Steve Gotcher
Latest Posts
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Eugene Mirman on his life, career and new tour, ‘An Evening of Whimsey and Mild Grievances’
WPR’s “BETA” talks with Eugene Mirman about his funny friends, his latest tour, and his nine-volume comedy album, “Eugene Mirman’s I’m Sorry, You’re Welcome.”
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Listening with the world in ’32 Sounds’
Filmmaker Sam Green takes WPR’s “BETA” on a visual and aural journey through the sounds that shape our world and how we relate to them.
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Elaine May, ‘the godmother of modern American comedy’
Author Carrie Courogen chronicles the history of one of the most creative and talented improv comedians and directors of the 20th century with her book, “Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius.”
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The Midwest, a place where the music grows
To learn about the Midwest’s rich music heritage, WPR’s “BETA” turned to award-winning music journalist Erin Osmon, who grew up in rural Indiana.
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James Kaplan recalls a touchstone jazz album in ‘3 Shades of Blue’
James Kaplan tells the story of the three geniuses who were the main force behind Miles Davis’ 1959 recording of “Kind of Blue.”
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Chef Dan Jacobs does Wisconsin Proud on ‘Top Chef’
WPR’s “BETA” checked in with Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to find out what it was like to compete on “Top Chef” and his experience in the finals.
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Blondie co-founder Chris Stein, one way or another, finds himself in the right place at the right time
Chris Stein is the co-founder, songwriter and guitarist of Blondie. He talks with WPR’s “BETA” about his memoir, “Under A Rock.”
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Demetri Martin creates a new kind of comedy special with ‘Demetri Deconstructed’
Demetri Martin has created a new experience for theatre and television audiences. His latest comedy special, “Demetri Martin: Demetri Deconstructed,” is the first in a trilogy of specials to tell a story beyond his jokes.
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Anne Serling finds her dad in the Twilight Zone with her book ‘As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling’
WPR’s “BETA” talked with Rod Serling’s daughter about life with her dad and why she felt it essential to write about him for her memoir, “As I Knew Him.”
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‘All My Friends’ musically remembers the ratification of the 19th Amendment
WPR’s “BETA” talks with Aoife O’Donovan about her new album, “All My Friends,” based on the writings and speeches of Suffragette Carrie Chapman Catt.
