logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2020
23m 46s

Song of the Horse feat. David Archuleta ...

Wbur
About this episode

Pop singer David Archuleta (American Idol) and stand-up comic Sherry Cola (Good Trouble) headline this Mongolian story about the origins of the country's national instrument: the horsehead fiddle.

Voices in this episode include Doug Lockwood, Maurice Emmanuel Parent, Kimberly Schraf, David Archuleta and Sherry Cola. Grown-ups, look for stand-up comedian Sherry Cola on the Freeform network drama, Good Trouble. Singer-songwriter and American Idol star David Archuleta kicks off his Ok, All Right Tour on March 30th, 2020; it will run throughout the US into May.

Up next
Jul 8
Encore: Of Beans and Bunnies
Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite, Lightyear) portrays a beloved trickster who lives by his wits, and uses them to outwit others, in this folktale from the Spanish-speaking world. 
25m 28s
Jul 1
Encore: Mangoes in the Middle
Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts, We Are Freestyle Love Supreme) stars in an Indian tale about an ingenious royal advisor who cunningly proves the true owner of a fruitful treasure. 
19m 11s
Jun 24
Encore: Hungry Hippo
Scott Lawrence (Star Wars Resistance, Vader Immortal) stars in this African legend about how the hippopotamus came to be the decidedly distinctive creature it is today. 
23m 32s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2021
David Archuleta: Permission to Make Mistakes
David Archuleta (American Idol, OK, All Right Tour, author of My Little Prayer ) opens up about discovering his sexual identity and the aspects of his religion he continues to hang onto as he navigates it. David discusses how taking time to step back from his musical career to go ... Show More
56m 23s
Apr 2021
Bonus Episode: Bowie's Guitarist Carlos Alomar on Recording 'Young Americans' and the Berlin Trilogy, Co-Writing 'Fame' and Funking Up David's Music for 30 Years
We’re taking a brief break from the story this week. (We’ll be back with our final chapter on David Bowie on Monday, May 3rd!) But today we have something very special in store: a conversation with Carlos Alomar — a funk guitar icon, and one of David’s most crucial musical collab ... Show More
47m 9s
Jan 2021
Bonus Episode: Bowie's Best Friend George Underwood Recalls Their Childhood, Early Bands and That Famous Punch
Each chapter of 'Off the Record' will be followed by a bonus episode featuring interviews with real life figures from that week's installment. To kick things off, Jordan spoke to George Underwood, the renowned visual artist and David's childhood best friend. David and George were ... Show More
23m 51s
Dec 2023
Katharine McPhee and David Foster: Christmas Songs
Christmas came early here on Literally! Katharine McPhee and David Foster join Rob Lowe to discuss their new album, “Christmas Songs,” Rob and David’s decades of friendship, why Rob prefers classic Christmas songs, the surprising origins of the “St. Elmo's Fire” theme, the genius ... Show More
47m 6s
Sep 2020
David Letterman
In 2013, Oprah Winfrey spoke with legendary late-night talk show host David Letterman at his alma mater, Ball State University, in Muncie, Indiana. No question is off-limits in this rare interview: David is candid about the public sex scandal that rocked his marriage; he speaks f ... Show More
30m 48s
Jan 2023
Shakira’s Diss Track, the Met Gala’s Co-Chairs, and Madonna’s Tour Announcement | Tea Time
Shakira released a track dissing her ex-husband Gerard Pique after he allegedly cheated on her, and Miley Cyrus released a song seemingly dissing her ex Liam Hemsworth (1:00). The Met Gala announced this year’s co-chairs for the event, including Dua Lipa and Penélope Cruz (22:21) ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2023
David Byrne
Talking Heads frontman David Byrne feels carefree and buoyant about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.  David sits down with Conan to discuss his Scottish heritage, the inspiration for the iconic oversized suit, and telling the story of Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos in his new Bro ... Show More
57m 47s
Mar 2019
David Meets His Idol
On this weeks show... The guys talk about their drive back from Sacramento and the song that’s too painful for David to listen to. Plus, everyone but David had sex in high school, Jason’s kids refuse chores and David meets a YouTuber who he used to idolize. Welcome to VIEWS. Chec ... Show More
45m 31s
Nov 2023
Noah Kahan’s Folk Pop Revival
Noah Kahan is having a banner year. Between his Best New Artist nomination at the Grammys, his debut SNL performance, and collaborations with everyone from Post Malone to Hozier, the Vermont singer-songwriter has transcended the confines of New England to become one of the harbin ... Show More
39m 54s