We’re nominated for a Podcast Award in the Food and Drink category. Voting officially kicked off on March 2 and ends on March 24.
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Our Perfect Party Tips in LA Mag
In Los Angeles Magazine, Rico and Brendan give some party-hosting tips to, as they say, "get the small talk bubbling like a bottle of Veuve Clicquot." Among them, Brendan's go-to conversation starter, and number one thing that will make a celebrity to want to stop any conversation with you.
The DPD Guide to Coachella
The annual Coachella music festival announced a lineup and, then, sold out tickets in record time this week. We like to think that is at least in part because several of this year's performers picked up the essential buzz that comes from being featured on DPD. So, if you're going, live-streaming, or sitting the whole thing out, we invite you to take a listen to our segments featuring 2015 Coachella musicians - flower crown optional.
Entertainment Weekly Names DPD a Must-Listen
Entertainment Weekly has named The Dinner Party Download one of the top picks in a list of 20 Podcasts You Need to Hear in 2015. We're in the company of some really great shows. Pick up the January 9th issue of the magazine to see their full list.
5 Tips for a Successful New Year’s Eve Party
Rico and Brendan joined Minnesota Public Radio to provide sage advice on how to have a successful New Year's Eve... and how to nap. MPR News summarized their tips in a tidy easy-to-remember list.
Essential Holiday Etiquette
Daniel Post Senning, manners maven and host of Awesome Etiquette, guides us through top tips for making it to the new year without making a fool of ourselves.
Wolfpop’s Paul Scheer Tells AV Club We’re A Favorite
In a conversation with the estimable pop culture site A.V. Club, comedian and podcaster Paul Scheer had some very kind words to say about DPD.
LA Weekly Features Our Kevin Morby Playlist
This week, LA Weekly shared another of our party playlists for another great LA-based artist, Kevin Morby. He'll be playing in LA next month.
Steve Martin, in Conversation – from Scruggs to Jagger
We’re sharing the extended cut of our interview with Steve Martin, just in time for his 4th-of-July bluegrass shows at The Hollywood Bowl. Steve discusses his musical life, his early days as a performer, and the connection between banjo & de Kooning. Enjoy!
How a Father’s Compassion Led to ‘Lavender Country’
Early gay rights activist and country music pioneer Patrick Haggerty gives credit to his loving father, who taught him to be proud of his identity in a place and time when that was an unusual act.