When Brendan interviewed actor and writer Steve Coogan, there was a lot of great conversation that didn't make it into the broadcast. Take a listen here for Mr. Coogan's extended notes on religion, his own sense of humor, and cheese.
Guest of Honor
Steve Coogan Meditates on Dramedy, Privacy, and Sauce Bottles
The Oscar-nominated writer, producer and co-star of "Philomena" talks about getting his fears on paper, reigning in the UK press... and the ABBA tribute that haunts him wherever he goes.
Zoe Kazan’s New Play Wrestles with the Muscular Side of Love
Zoe Kazan has recently premiered "Trudy and Max in Love," a play she wrote about a complicated affair between two writers.
Timothy Olyphant: Carpool Lawman
As the star of "Justified," actor Timothy Olyphant plays a swaggering Wild West lawman. It's not the first time he's been cast as that type - but he tells Rico he's no one-trick pony.
Lupita Nyong’o Invites Us Into Her Bubble
With her feature film debut in "12 Years a Slave," Lupita Nyong'o stunned critics and audiences and became perhaps the breakout star of the year. Now up for just about every award an actor can receive, she talks to us about the 'athletics of the heart' and trusting her fellow artists.
2013 Guests of Honor: Things We Didn’t Know
"Things you didn't know" from a few of our favorite Guests of Honor in 2013, including Daniel Radcliffe, Margaret Atwood, and Dan Savage.
Jeremy Renner on 360° Filmmaking and Unbearable Bowling
Actor Jeremy Renner stars in "American Hustle" as a New Jersey politician who walks the line of clean and corrupt, and does so in wide-tie, puffy-hair, 1970s style.
Aubrey Plaza on Moustache Protests and Awkward Encounters
A conversation with actor Aubrey Plaza, excerpted from our first live event. She tells us about being a rule-abiding rebel and her recent work in "The To Do List" and "Parks and Recreation"
Geoffrey Rush on Good Guys, Pirates, Neanderthals & Robots
The Oscar-winning thespian stars in the world War II-era drama "The Book Thief." He tells Rico about acting decent, and his performances in some very expensive art films.
Talking About Talking About Rian Johnson
Writer/director Rian Johnson’s stunning sci-fi thriller “Looper” is equal parts nerve-jangling thriller and thoughtful rumination on cycles of violence.