Latest Episodes
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Episode 715: JD McPherson, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ian Nathan
Musician JD McPherson sits down with us to discuss his latest album – “Nite Owls.” Also, Jean Hanff Korelitz joins us to talk about the sequel to her best-selling novel, “The Plot.” It’s called…”The Sequel.” And one of our favorite film critics, Ian Nathan, returns to share his thoughts on Steven Spielberg’s movies.
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Episode 714: Nick Lowe, Emily St. James/Noel Murray, Dan Kois
This week on “BETA,” … Britain’s greatest living songwriter, Nick Lowe, joins us to talk about his newest album, “Indoor Safari.” Also, Emily St. James and Noel Murray take us back to the island to revisit the significance of the TV series, “Lost.” And Dan Kois revisits selling newspaper subscriptions on a cold winter’s night…
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Episode 801: Joseph Patel, Sara Sligar, Phil Cook
Producer Joseph Patel joins us to discuss his documentary, “Sly Lives!” It pays tribute to the groundbreaking musician Sly Stone. And Sara Sligar takes us inside her modern gothic novel, “Vantage Point,” which has it all – wealth, status, power…and a curse. Also, musician and Wisconsin native Phil Cook talks with us about his latest…
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Episode 713: Sarah Silverman, Gabino Iglesias, Jenny Slate
This week on “BETA,” comedian Sarah Silverman joins us to discuss her stand-up tour, “Postmortem.” Also, Gabino Iglesias on his incredibly intense novel, “House of Bone and Rain.” And comedian Jenny Slate shares the complicated beauty of motherhood in her essay collection, “Lifeform.”
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Episode 723: Susan Morrison, Leah Kardos, Maggie Su
Susan Morrison joins us to discuss her definitive biography of SNL creator Lorne Michaels. Author Leah Kardos tells us why Kate Bush’s album, “Hounds of Love,” is as fresh as ever 40 years after its release. Also, Maggie Su on her very funny and very moving debut novel, “Blob: A Love Story.”
