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Episode 703: “Hacks,” Jahmal Mayfield, Aoife O’Donovan
This week on “BETA,” we are joined by Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello, the co-creators of the Max original series, “Hacks.” Also, Jahmal Mayfield joins us to talk about his debut noir novel, “Smoke Kings.” And folk singer Aoife O’Donovan pays tribute to Wisconsin suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt on her album, “All My Friends.”
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Episode 616: Jeff Daniels, Siskel & Ebert, Rob Harvilla on ’90s Songs
Actor Jeff Daniels talks about his audio memoir, ‘Alive and Well Enough.’ Also, film critic Matt Singer on how Siskel and Ebert reinvented film criticism. And rock critic Rob Harvilla […]
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Episode 702: David Duchovny, T Bone Burnett, Steve Almond
This week on “BETA,” award-winning actor and director David Duchovny on learning from failure. Plus, a look at the long-awaited solo album from music legend T Bone Burnett and a crash course on writing from author, Steve Almond.
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Episode 615: Henry Winkler, Illeana Douglas, Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh
Henry Winkler talks about being the Fonz, his connection to Milwaukee and HBO’s ‘Barry.’ Also, actress Illeana Douglas on her love affair with Connecticut movies. And Mark Mothersbaugh on how […]
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Episode 614: Gary Gulman, Wes Anderson’s ‘The French Dispatch,’ Why Tammy Wynette Matters
Comedian Gary Gulman on what it was like growing up awkward in the ‘80s. TV and movie critic Matt Zoller Seitz takes us behind the scenes of Wes Anderson’s 2021 […]
