This week: Ethan Hawke’s intimate portrait of an artist… The ladies of “Broad City” riff on their fave BFFs… Newly-minted *novelist* David Duchovny sees a baby wolf and flees… Troubadour Vetiver serenades our party with the sounds of Brazil… One modern man’s quest to find Atlantis… An artist types his way through the canon… And we toast a time when radio made major waves.
Tania James - 'Elephant-Rhino hybrid'
Tania James -- author of the acclaimed new novel "The Tusk That Did The Damage" -- offers up a (fittingly) elephantine joke.
Tim Youd Types up Tribute to Writers
Sadie Stein, contributing editor at the Paris Review, tells us about artist Tim Youd. He pays tribute to writers by retyping classic novels using the original typewriter model the author worked with ... for the purposes of art, not after-school punishment.
The Rocking Pirates and The Rolling Wave
In the 1960s, British rock music was everywhere - except on British radio. A group of DJs took to the sea to broadcast pirate radio stations (until The Man got the message).
Vetiver's Boss Bossa Nova-Infused Soundtrack
Singer-songwriter Andy Cabic, also known as Vetiver, brings the bossa sounds of Brazil to his dinner party. Vetiver's new album "Complete Strangers" drops this month.
Ethan Hawke's Portrait of an Artist: 'Seymour: an Introduction'
In "Seymour: An Introduction," actor Ethan Hawke steps behind the camera to document the life of his friend Seymour Bernstein, an octogenarian pianist brimming with lessons to teach.
'Broad City' Besties Talk Fictional Friends
Comedy Central's "Broad City" is inspired by the real-life friendship of show creators Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer. We asked the pals to share some other fictional duos with dynamics that inspire them.
Mark Stambler's Careful Craft of Baking Bread
Rico gets back to bread basics -- yeast, wheat, water -- with Mark Stambler, an LA baker recently named one of the ten best in the country.
David Duchovny's 'Holy Cow' Origins and Tips to Avoid Awkward Exits
Actor David Duchovny -- of "X-Files" and "Californication" -- recently published his first book, titled "Holy Cow." He explains why a pig makes for a better main character than a clam, and takes on your etiquette questions.
Mark Adams Chronicles Modern Quests to Find Atlantis
"Meet Me in Atlantis" author Mark Adams teaches us about the great mystery-of-a-city, and about the tribe of modern-day folks who refuse to give up the search.
Jenny Hval declares 'That Battle Is Over'
Norwegian singer-songwriter Jenny Hval posits complex subjects like socialism over subtle harmonies in “That Battle Is Over.” The song is from her new album “Apocalypse, girl,” out June 9.
Playlist 296
All the music from episode 296
