Actor Denis O'Hare tells us about Deadly Manners and the ingredients for a dismal dinner, Liz Plank talks feminism with Divided States of Women, and Joel Werner puts numbers on the air with Sum Of All Parts. Plus: Alice Wong of Disability Visibility describes all the voices she wants to hear on the radio.
May 2018
Tegan & Sara, Podcast Super Fans (Encore)
Musicians Tegan and Sara are podcast obsessives. This episode, we take a peek at their extensive playlist and hear about their own idea for a podcast. Also, the hosts of the LGBTQ show Nancy share their funny and tragic coming out stories. And the Pakistani-American host ofBeginn ... Show More
49m 12s
May 2018
Mother's Day Extravaganza (Encore)
We're celebrating Mother's Day with stories from all kinds of women — a single lesbian mother by choice (Not By Accident), a young woman who chose sterilization (Tie My Tubes) and a Korean mom raising a multi-racial daughter (Other: Mixed Race In America), among others. Plus, mom ... Show More
49m 56s
Oct 2014
Episode 274: Jenny Slate, John Waters, and First Aid Kit
This week: Filmmaker, writer, and ‘Pope of Trash’ John Waters offers etiquette advice, naturally… Jenny Slate, star of the film “Obvious Child,” says ‘complicated’ and ‘comedy’ can coexist… Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit bring board games and tacos to their dinner cozy party … ... Show More
50m 55s
Nov 2011
Episode 121: Cyndi Lauper, Thanksgiving’s New Black, and Punk Rock Etiquette
This Week: Cyndi Lauper reveals that her true colors are the blues… Comedian Jenny Slate hears voices and tells us her faves… a seasonal organic, free-range serving of New Yorker Mag’s Adam Gopnik… Henry Rollins punks your etiquette questions… and why Thanksgiving won’t let you e ... Show More
51 m
May 2024
Guest Spotlight: Celebrating Women and Finding Connections Through Farming | Preparing for Broadway on a Week’s Notice
Emmy Award-winning actor, Nick Offerman, and farmer and author, Helen Rebanks, join Desi Lydic to discuss how Helen's new book "The Farmer's Wife" highlights the work done by women that often gets overlooked. Also, Desi sits down with Oscar and Tony-nominated actress, Amy Ryan, a ... Show More
20m 59s
Oct 2011
Episode 119: Antonio Banderas, Old-School Candy, and Music from a Non-belieber
This Week: The Dinner Party Download fattens up to become *The Dinner Party* – a cool hour of culture. Actor Antonio Banderas talks about learning to talk… jazz phenom Esperanza Spalding cues up her party soundtrack… and Rico tastes Turkish Delight. Plus, killer beer, documentari ... Show More
50m 33s
Mar 2021
Be a Honest Sinner than Lying Hypocrit
Today on the show we had author Robert Greene call in where he speaks on critiques to culture, fear, redemption, Malcolm X and more. Also they had actress Cynthia Erivo call in and spoke on The Essence Of Aretha Franklin, Diversity In Hollywood, New Music and more. Also, Charlama ... Show More
1h 33m