Best of Design Matters: Michael Stipe

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega reflects on her pioneering career, the artistry behind her storytelling, and the lasting cultural impact of songs like “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.” She joins to discuss her new album, Flying with Angels, which poignantly captures the struggle ... Show More

Lulu Miller is a Peabody Award–winning journalist, co-host of Radiolab, founder of the podcast Terrestrials, and author of the acclaimed book Why Fish Don’t Exist. She joins to discuss her career at the intersection of science, philosophy, and storytelling, inviting us to questio ... Show More

Tim Ferriss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, a legendary podcaster with over a billion downloads, a prolific angel investor, and a relentless experimenter. During his fourth visit to Design Matters, he shares the story behind Coyote, a new card game he’s quietly ... Show More

Michael Stipe was the lead singer of one of the most influential bands of the last four decades, REM. He was the figurehead of indie rock, enigmatic, serious, political. Now he’s a visual artist, so how has his creative vision evolved? 

Today we have a conversation between old friends Rick Rubin and Michael Stipe. Along with his former band R.E.M., Stipe's expert, open-hearted lyrics gave voice to the sensitive and misunderstood among us with hits like “The One I Love,” “Everybody Hurts,” and “Losing My Religion ... Show More

This week Claire meets up with a personal design hero of hers – Stefan Sagmeister. Stefan talks about his experiences of working with Lou Reed and The Rolling Stones, On the importance of finding something in your life that you’re good at, and working on it to be better, on creat ... Show More

The Tony-winning composer and lyricist opens up about his creative process and his newest solo album, How We React and How We Recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

The singer-songwriter known for his roles in 'Spring Awakening' and 'Hair' talks about his projects re-interpreting the music of Burt Bacharach and Richard Rodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

One of Broadway's favorite leading men, currently starring in 'Anastasia,' talks about his unique career path and love of bluegrass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

<p>From recording some of the first rap hits to revitalizing Johnny Cash's career, the legendary producer has had an extraordinary creative life. In this episode he talks about his new book and his art-making process — and helps Steve get in touch with his own artistic side. </p> ... Show More

Award-winning composer Alan Menken sits down with Rebecca to delve into his singular career composing for Disney and Broadway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

From his LSD experiments to his days as Bruce Springsteen's roommate to the origins of his Sopranos career and his great new solo album,Soulfire, Little Steven gets real in a live-in-the-studio chat with Andy Greene and host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod ... Show More