Capturing an honest moment is one of the riskiest ways to create. But the results are real, and they stand the test of time. As musician Ben Folds tells the story of creating his breakout album “Whatever and Ever Amen” with the Ben Folds Five, you’ll hear a very specific story about a rock band recording an album in a house, instead of a studio, with piano i ... Show More
Sep 2024
Introducing: Pioneers of AI
We’re excited to launch WaitWhat's newest weekly series, Pioneers of AI — your guide to the latest technological frontier. Hosted by AI thought leader, scientist, and investor Rana el Kaliouby, tune in for insights from industry trailblazers, explore the ethical considerations of ... Show More
1m 58s
Apr 2024
Introducing: Offsite Adventures
From the team behind Spark & Fire, we're happy to share the first episode of Offsite Adventures, our newest show uncovering the gems, magical moments, and unique learnings in iconic business travel destinations.Three minutes before midnight in Times Square, one of the most traffi ... Show More
20m 35s
Jan 2020
Ben Folds | Music, Creativity & Nonconformity
<p>Acclaimed musician, composer and creative visionary, Ben Folds, has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes mega-hit pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and countless collaborations. He currently serves as the first-ever Artistic Advisor ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2023
Grand Finale: A Pop Song is Born
In the days of old, creating a song required a composer, a lyricist, an arranger, a recording engineer, a band or orchestra. Today, in the pop world, a single person often handles those jobs in a single studio. In this extraordinary episode, you’ll hear two-time Grammy winner Oak ... Show More
52m 25s
Apr 2021
Ben Folds and Bob Discuss How to Find the Best Work & Common Ground Through Music & Comedy
Bob sits down with Ben Folds; singer-songwriter, producer, and former frontman of the band Ben Folds Five. Ben breaks down his song-writing process and explains his unique music arrangements with uncommon instrumentation. Plus, Bob and Ben tell hilarious stories where music meets ... Show More
1h 50m
Nov 2019
The Lost Art Of Conversation - A Pink Floyd Podcast - Trailer
With the release of Pink Floyd, The Later Years, a massive new box set from one of the greatest bands the world has ever seen, comes your chance to hear the real story of this legendary time in a whole new light. Throughout this series, we'll delve into four key elements of Pink ... Show More
3m 4s
Sep 2022
Taylor Swift’s Announcement & My Running Journey
Welcome back to Circle Time! Gather ‘round to hear the (unpleasant) way my anxiety manifested itself this week, how my journey as a runner has been going, and my take on Taylor Swift’s new album announcement and the easter egg hunting. We also hear a story about friendship, and I ... Show More
38m 17s
<p>On this special bonus episode of <em>Even the Rich</em>, Brooke and Aricia go off-script with Ben and Ronnie from the <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/watch-what-crappens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Watch What Crappens</em></a> podcast. Recorded live at W ... Show More
