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Almost Classic Movies

Almost Classic Movies

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Welcome to Almost Classic Movies, the podcast where two movie fans talk about movies. From epic adventures like Lord of the Rings to iconic comedies like Wayne's World and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, we explore a blend of almost classics, cult favorites, seasonal gems, and even actual classics. ("Almost Classic Movies" is frankly just a catchy title that riffs off a particular TV program). It's just two friends talking movies—one loves production trivia, while the other enjoys simply watching ...
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Noir Confidential draws upon the era of filmmaking known as Film Noir. Today, the genre is called Neo-Noir, but the same concepts, tropes, and techniques are used to reflect today's feelings of inevitability, cynicism and defeat. The pessimism, distrust, and greed displayed in classic Film Noir movies like "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Third Man" speak to a society racked by geopolitical conflict and economic disparity. All the elements that sparked the Film Noir heyday have returned to haun ...
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Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you've been listening to it and loving it all your life. Interviews with great artists, in depth looks at pieces in the repertoire, and both basic and deep dives into every era of music. Classical music is absolutely for everyone, so let's start listening! Note - Seasons 1-5 will be returning over the next year. They have been taken down in order to be ...
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Subtext is a book club podcast for readers interested in what the greatest works of the human imagination say about life’s big questions. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh conduct a close reading of a text or film and co-write an audio essay about it in real time. It’s literary analysis, but in the best sense: we try not overly stuffy and pedantic, but rather focus on unearthing what’s most compelling about great books and movies, and how it is they can touch our l ...
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Joe Marler used to hate people, but then he met Tom Fordyce, and a load of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and a podcast was born that changed his mind forever. It might just change your life too. Because everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Together, Joe and Tom meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, they’ve learned ...
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Team Coco & Earwolf

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After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps fin ...
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Skipp It

Jon, Lee & Ashwin

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Skipp It is a podcast that reviews and dissects the beloved classic Australian television show, Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. Join Jon, Lee & Ashwin as they discuss each episode in detail, deep diving into one of Australia's most enduring, popular icons. Find out how Skippy became our friend ever true.
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Adam Graham serves as your host, providing his idiosyncratic as he goes, as we go through the much underrated 1946-54 detective series starring a pre-Johnny Dollar Bob Bailey as Detective George Valentine a World War II vet, who along with his secretary and assistant Brooksie take on every case that's mailed to them.
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Classic Radio Theater

Hudson River Radio .com

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Hudson River Radio's own Big Jim Wheeler is thrilled to share his personal collection of classic radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s! Jim grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where TV shows were scarce, and where radio was king. It was a time where families would gather around the radio to hear the latest episode of their favorite shows.
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Modern dating sucks, but dating expert Ilana Dunn is here to make it suck just a little bit less. Seeing Other People is your go-to podcast for honest conversations about dating, relationships, and everything in between. Each week features three types of episodes: Cohosts for Life on Mondays, where Ilana and her husband Jake open up about the everyday moments that shape their relationship; Tuesday episodes with impactful guests who help you navigate the complexities of modern dating; and Unf ...
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Kieran McGuinness is a music obsessive - recording it, writing it, or listening to it. His ideal day is listening and discovering music in the morning, writing and practicing with his bands Delorentos or Driven Snow in the afternoon, and playing music at night, either on stage or in studio. Kieran broadcasts on Ireland’s Radio Nova playing classic, indie and new music from Irish and international artists as well as young Irish groups and unsigned bands. The podcast brings unique interviews w ...
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MovieVersaries

Punch & Pie Media

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MOVIEVERSARIES is a podcast designed to celebrate the classic anniversaries of the films we love across multiple decades. Hosted by our rotating panel of Bo Nicholson, Andy Williams, Ian Buckley and Violet Hammond; if your favourite film is turning 10, 20, 30, all the way to 120, there's a chance we've covering it! Proudly brought to you by Punch & Pie Media
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A podcast to address the classic man of today. Addressing the good, bad and ugly of what it takes to be a classic man and achieve greatness in all aspects of life. Topics covered include health, fitness, relationships, sex, mindset, and career.
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Fore Play

Barstool Sports

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"Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs, Frankie, Dan Rapaport, and their wide variety of guests talk about everything golf like normal folks sitting at a bar watching coverage, venting about the game's difficulties, and weighing in on pro gossip. Your classic golf addicts, the "Fore Play" crew brings a young, unique voice to the rapidly-evolving game, discussing freely and openly everything golf. There is nothing like it. You can find every episod ...
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Remember those arcade games you played as a kid? They are still out there. Come with us and we will tell you all about what it is like to find, restore, maintain and play these old games. Interested in acquiring games and starting a collection or just hearing some stories and reminiscing about the arcades and games of the past? This is the podcast you've been looking for.
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Jane Austen Stories is the new show from the Noiser podcast network, narrated by Dame Julie Andrews. Season One begins with Julie reading an all-time classic of English literature, Pride and Prejudice, in its original masterful form. Join us twice a week as we walk grand estates, take tea with well-dressed gentlewomen, and enter ballrooms to dance with the great and good of the county. But in this tranquil corner of England, not everything is quite as it appears... Can our heroine Elizabeth ...
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Do you recall your parents saying "Wise Up?". This is the BEST way to increase your intellect, grow your vocabulary, and broaden your view of history and culture. Take the "wise up!" challenge and listen to any 5 of these narrated stories and give your brain a treat! (It works for all ages, including TV-bound seniors). Enjoy listening to well-narrated tales from writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, ...
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Radio Rental

Tenderfoot TV & Audacy

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Discover real-life horror stories, from bizarre crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Rental, an 80's video rental shop. This imaginative, cult classic-inspired horror brand blurs the lines of reality, with cutting-edge documentary storytelling and a splash of comedy. From the mind of Payne Lindsey— this is Radio Rental.
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The Golden Hour Film Podcast

thegoldenhourfilmpodcast

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The Golden Hour Film Podcast is hosted by Harry Bailey & Shane Mulvaney, who on the podcast cover an older film on each episode. Episodes air every Friday at 6pm GMT. We review a classic film every week, ranging from all genres, decades and filmmakers pre-1970. If you wish to watch the video format of our podcast, head over to our YouTube channel, where we also post special bonus content most weeks!
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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Sony Music Entertainment

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Season 8 brought us Henry V who was pretty fun but this mini season introduces a peasant girl called Mary whose piety even Henry would struggle to match. It’s time for Nativity! Dan Jones retells the classic story of the Nativity and gives it the This Is History treatment as he does. A Nativity to Die For. Over three episodes join Dan for the biblical tale of Mary, Joseph and the whole Gospel-featuring Nativity crew, sticking to the stories told in the Gospels. Along the journey he asks ques ...
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The MUBI Podcast is an audio documentary series about how great cinema happens, and why it matters. Every season’s a deep dive into a different corner of movie culture — from classic needle drops, to movie theaters that changed the world. Plus, between seasons: intimate interviews with some of the best filmmakers alive. Nominated for multiple Webbys, Ambies, and British Podcast Awards. Hosted by veteran arts journalist Rico Gagliano. “It’s like This American Life for filmmaking stories” — Ma ...
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Where rhyme gets its reason! In a historical survey of English literature, I take a personal and philosophical approach to the major texts of the tradition in order to not only situate the poems, prose, and plays in their own contexts, but also to show their relevance to our own. This show is for the general listener: as a teacher of high school literature and philosophy, I am less than a scholar but more than a buff. I hope to edify and entertain!
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Nick Hancock and Chris England are old friends who have both been struck by the same soul-shattering thought: "how is it that everything that has changed about football since I started watching it has made it a little bit more s**t?". You can support the podcast and get extra bonus content over at https://www.anotherslice.com/famousslopingpitch - or download the Another Slice app on your phone. There's also an option to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if that suits you better. By sub ...
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Spooked

KQED and Snap Studios

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Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves. Be afraid. Created in the dark of night, by the creators of Snap Judgment in partnership with KQED. It is hosted by Glynn Washington. Episodes drop every week on Friday!
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Selected Shorts

Symphony Space

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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Tides of History

Wondery / Patrick Wyman

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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
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Overdue

Headgum

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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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Everything 80s

Jamie Logie | 1980s Pop Culture & Nostalgia

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Welcome to Everything 80s — the ultimate podcast for fans of 1980s pop culture and retro nostalgia. Each week, we'll dive deep into the most iconic parts of the 1980s: unforgettable movies, legendary TV shows, classic toys, groundbreaking music, and the cultural moments that defined a generation. From Back to the Future to The Breakfast Club, from Transformers and He-Man to MTV, Nintendo, and Michael Jackson — if it happened in the 80s, we're talking about it. Whether you grew up in the 1980 ...
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Another Mother Runner

Another Mother Runner

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A family of three podcasts to get (+ keep) you moving without losing your family, job, or sanity! Nearly 1,000 (!) back episodes to enjoy. Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental tough ...
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Classic 45s is an online store for collectors with a passion for vinyl 45s. We strive to provide online record shopping that's almost as easy and enjoyable as it used to be, when you could mill through boxes of actual 45s! The musical snippets sent out in this podcast represent the very best in all Rock'n'roll and soul genres, hopefully introducing listeners to nuggets they may not have heard before. Each description comes straight from our website, along with an image of the 45 record label.
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For all shows including our archived content visit our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/wiwcool Pro wrestling history. WWE, WCW, NWA, AEW, NXT, NJPW, TNA, Impact, ROH, AWA, ECW, and the pioneer era of pro wrestling. Karl Stern (DragonKingKarl) is a pro wrestling historian who has produced the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show for over 15 years at Wrestling Observer. This is the free version of some of the pro wrestling podcasts we produce at When It Was Cool. There is much mo ...
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Two mediocre white guys, recall and review classic movies of the past and present. Try to imagine a conversation you might have with a 90s era video store clerk about what you should watch tonight. We WILL tackle films that won't often be discussed as Oscar worthy but are always considered entertaining. We will argue, agree and attempt to mimic accents of the most classic one liners and movie tropes. Come prepared to laugh and it is ALWAYS a good idea to listen after you have seen the film a ...
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We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small. Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. ***Named one of the best podcasts by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. (OK, in 2023, but still...)***
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Trevor currently hosts a weekly podcast titled What Now? with Trevor Noah. In this new podcast, listeners get a chance to hear Trevor like never before. Trevor is joined each episode by celebrities, thought leaders, athletes, and friends to chat about the contemporary topics on everyone’s minds. He brings the kinds of conversations that happen behind the scenes to light - full of radical candor, authentic back-and-forths, and honest reactions, with Trevor bringing to bear his classic, effort ...
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There is a place for serious movie reviews...This ain't it. Destroy All Movies with Richie and Jim, two brothers from Jersey now living in parts unknown (actually the parts are pretty well known), plus a few buddies who join in on a regular or semi-regular basis. We review new and classic movies in a spoiler filled free-for-all. If you are looking for fun movie discussions then you have come to the right place.
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Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.
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It's CBeebies for your ears! CBeebies Radio takes you to a world of sound and music where you can share imaginative adventures and listen to stories and songs with your favourite CBeebies friends and characters. CBeebies Radio is a BBC Radio service for pre-school children and can help to develop their listening skills and imaginations. It is only available in the UK. A podcast consisting of an array of classic and iconic CBeebies characters will be available every day from 6am as well as bo ...
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K100 w/ Konnan & Disco

K100 w/ Konnan & Disco, Bleav

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K100 with Konnan and Disco presents arguably the biggest box office sensation in the history of Mexico! A WWF, WCW, MLW and Lucha Underground superstar, head writer, producer for AAA in Mexico, and power broker… not that Konnan is being vainglorious or anything! One thing is for sure, through it all, Konnan has always Kept it 100.While this has not always kept him endeared to management, it's one reason why he's garnered a huge worldwide following of fans who love hearing him spit the truth. ...
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The Questlove Show

iHeartPodcasts

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The Questlove Show builds on the award-winning Questlove Supreme podcast, bringing listeners into intimate, one-on-one conversations with peers, influences, and friends. Hosted by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, each episode uncovers the unexpected — from morning rituals and hidden talents to the art and experiences that shaped a guest’s journey. Sometimes playful, sometimes profound, always curious, QLS offers rare insight into leaders in music, film, television, comedy, literature, mental heal ...
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Send us a text In this festive episode of Almost Classic Movies, Jon and Donald dive into Home Alone — a film both iconic and slightly bewildering when viewed through grown-up eyes. They unpack childhood fears (like sprinting up the basement stairs), booby-trap physics that defy medical reality, the unmatched presence of Joe Pesci, and whether Home…
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I’m joined by Emily Durham, recruiter, creator, and host of Clock In, to talk about the surprising overlap between careers and dating in your 20s and 30s. Emily shares how leaving corporate shifted the way she dates, why confidence at work affects confidence in relationships, and the patterns she sees in both job searches and love lives. We get int…
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K100 w/ Konnan & Disco is presented to you by FanDuel Sportsbook! Quickest deposits & withdrawals, plus betting available on all sports in the US & worldwide! Support K100 & check out the best in the game, FanDuel! Check out our Patreon site at Konnan.me and Patreon.com/Konnan for extra audio, exclusive video, listener roundtable discussion shows, …
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Sibling duo Hal and Harper are best friends, and have been ever since they lost their mother as children. But is there such a thing as being too close? And when your family is your life raft, what does it look like to let go? Cooper Raiff, the writer, director and star of the TV series HAL & HARPER tells guest host Simran Hans why he had to get Lil…
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On today’s episode, the guys are live from adidas Golf headquarters in Carlsbad, California. They cover a wide range of topics, including Frankie questioning how far technology has really come (28:00), Brooks Koepka potentially parting ways with LIV Golf (44:00), which states have the highest percentage of private golf courses (56:50), plus plenty …
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Get ready for giggles, great swops and good deeds in Helping You is What We Do! - the brand NEW holiday song from Mojo Swoptops! Join the unstoppable duo Mojoand Bo, as they spring into action to save the day in Swoppiton! With a quick swop of their tops, this cheerful duo transforms into the perfect problem-solving pair for every situation, come i…
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This episode is a mix of reminiscences from Sarah and Dimity about adventures they’ve shared over the 15 years of Another Mother Runner, while answering Kathleen’s question about their bucket-list races (including Sarah’s maybe-one-day marathon). They also address Other Sarah’s question about oddball places they’ve run (nothing rivals her kitchen-i…
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Dan kicks off a new three part series with a retelling of the biblical tale of Mary, Joseph and the whole Gospel-featuring Nativity crew, asking questions about why they say what they say - why sometimes they agree, and sometimes they disagree. In this first episode we meet a peasant girl called Mary who gets jump scared by an angel and thereafter …
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It’s a last-minute wedding for Lydia and Wickham, and the guest list leaves much to be desired. At long last, Mrs Bennet gets to watch one of her daughters walk down the aisle, but there’s no room for Lizzy or Jane. There is, however, one very surprising guest at the nuptials… none other than Mr Darcy. A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame …
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Today Mat tells us about the latest nuts he's had in his mouth. Then we get into why he get's ignored at department stores. Finally we delve into Chuy's Intern hiring process. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Last month, Derek Thompson published an intriguing essay that made waves in technology criticism circles. It was titled: “Everything is Television.” In today’s episode, Cal takes a closer look at this essay, unpacking and expanding Thompson’s arguments, and ultimately concluding with a series of predictions about what to expect next from the intern…
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Jake and I catch up on life and our ongoing messiness at home before getting into a really honest conversation. I talk about seeing other podcasts share huge numbers and noticing my own growth has slowed, and how hard it has been not to compare myself. I also share what success feels like to me right now and how I am trying to build a career that s…
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Darkness, imprisoning me / All that I see, absolute horror / I cannot live, I cannot die / Trapped in myself, body my holding cell These lyrics from Metallica's "One" were inspired by this classic anti-war novel (this is relevant, we promise). It's unique perspective and focus on the irreparable harm that war inflicts on the individual set it apart…
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MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE turns 30 years old this year, so celebrate its MOVIEVERSARY with hosts Violet Hammond and Ian Buckley and guest Craig McKenzie (Kneel Before Pod & We Are Starfleet). Hosts Ian Buckley Check out his work. Illumination Above All We Are Starfleet The Collectors Commentary Violet Hammond Check out her work: https…
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Actor Will Arnett feels just fine about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Will sits down with Conan once more to discuss the power of healing through comedic bits, developing a stand-up act for his new film Is This Thing On?, reevaluating his own geographical placement, and more. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com. Got a question …
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This is a preview of a brand-new audiobook from the Noiser Podcast Network. Join Sir David Suchet as he reads a selection of Charles Dickens’s most chilling short works, brought to life with sound design and original music. We’ll encounter dark premonitions of disaster experienced by a lonely railway signalman… A Victorian murder trial cast into ch…
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The year is 1884 and the first national pro wrestling star, Col. James H. McLaughlin has been semi-retired for quite a while working as a train engineer. He had been the American heavyweight champion and won pro wrestling's first major tournament in Detroit, MI in 1870 setting the course for pro wrestling going forward. Now, he suddenly returns and…
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In today's Great Debate, Orion and Cassiah look back at movies that were considered a 'miss' - whether that's a box office flop or a critical failure - but we think actually hit. From Spielberg's 'Hook', to Scorsese's 'Hugo', to Kubrick's 'The Shining', to Aardman and Dreamwork's 'Flushed Away', tune in to hear us discuss a whole host of movies!…
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The holiday season is underway, and we're delving in with a non-traditional carol. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DieKoenige.ogg#Summary https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:(Aurel_von_Bismarck)_EG_70_Wie_sch%C3%B6n_leuchtet_der_Morgens…
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K100 w/ Konnan & Disco is presented to you by FanDuel Sportsbook! Quickest deposits & withdrawals, plus betting available on all sports in the US & worldwide! Support K100 & check out the best in the game, FanDuel! Check out our Patreon site at Konnan.me and Patreon.com/Konnan for extra audio, exclusive video, listener roundtable discussion shows, …
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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW turns 50 years old this year, so celebrate its MOVIEVERSARY with hosts Bo Nicholson, Andy Williams and Violet Hammond. Hosts Bo Nicholson His other work: https://linktr.ee/BoNicholson Andy Williams Check out his work. Frame To Frame Violet Hammond Check out her work: https://linktr.ee/violet.h.310 Follow MovieVersaries…
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In today’s episode, Harry & Shane dive deep into Howard Hawks' 1932 gangster masterpiece Scarface — a raw, violent, pre-Code look at crime, power, and ambition. From Paul Muni’s electric performance as Tony Camonte to the film’s controversial legacy, we explore what makes this early gangster film influential even 90+ years later.…
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Today, Bob makes a desperate plea to be involved in any capacity with the next Beatles biopic. Pantone's Color of the Year has been announced - Cloud Dancer - a shade of white that causes a stir in the studio. Finally, this semester's interns, Aubrey, Emily, & Georgia, graduate from KLBJ, but not before taking a final exam. Support the show: https:…
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The West’s greatest peril is forgetfulness, its loss of cultural memory. Without knowing where we came from, how can we know what to defend, or even what to value? In an age when history itself is contested...when the past is either dismissed or distorted...The Golden Thread reminds us why the study of civilization matters. Drawing on nearly three …
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Lee’s great grandfather, his grandfather, and his father have all seen him: the shapeshifter. They know this man has the power to curse them, to hurt them. Lee wonders: is this man coming for him too? BIG thanks to, Lee, and his entire family for sharing their story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto, artwork by Teo …
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For years, the must-have phone for the discerning drug trafficker or hitman was a brand you may not have heard of: AN0M. Reporter Joseph Cox tells us the story of the AN0M phone, its sudden rise and shocking fall, and the shadowy group behind its invention. Joseph's new book: Dark Wire. Incognito Mode, our ad-free, no-rerun, bonus episode feed. To …
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Welcome to Radio Rental, a mysterious video rental shop with a collection of VHS tapes with TRUE scary stories narrated by the people who experienced them... On today's tapes: >> Pokémon GO << A couple of Pokémon hunters sense a predatory threat themselves. >> Umbrella Man << It's like being chased by Mary Poppins... but much worse. Meanwhile, at t…
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Original Release Date: March 23, 2011 George gets a strange letter from a man who says he’s mailed him before, when George didn’t get the letter. Driven by curiosity, George heads out to a house that features two spinsters who care for a paralyzed man. George finds that his correspondent has died and decides to check into the case further. Original…
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This episode is ideal for any athlete who sets goals and strives for them, regardless of whether that goal involves a time on a race clock or not. Host Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three women who achieved long-held time goals—one in a 5K, another in a half-marathon, and another in a marathon. The guests share: -how to find (+ main…
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Nick and Chris look ahead to today’s World Cup draw, discuss the recent Scottish Cup drama and, of course, some Oldham s***e.NB this episode contains live updates on The Ashes which are clearly out of date by now, but we left them in because it’s quite entertaining. ——————————————— Every week after the main episode finishes, Nick and Chris carry on…
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With Mr Bennet scouring London for the missing Wickham and Lydia, in Meryton their scandalous elopement is the only story in town. But can the young lovers be found before Lydia’s reputation is ruined forever? A Noiser podcast production. Narrated by Dame Julie Andrews Written by Jane Austen Recording Engineer: Sam Hamilton Produced by Katrina Hugh…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about people inserting themselves into the lives of others—in their own best interests. In Simon Rich’s “Relapse,” friends rally ’round when one of their numbers heeds the call of the muse. It’s read by Ophira Eisenberg. In Langston Hughes’ “Thank You, M’am,” read by Pauletta Washington, a fierce old lady se…
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Today, Matt shares a tale of his charitable endeavors that required him wearing a smelly and scary werewolf costume. Bob is on the defense of The Beatles Anthology and mistrusting anyone who isn't gaga for the group. Sawyer breaks the cardinal rule of Christmas in the studio by buying the guys gifts and now every kitchen gadget is on Chuy's wishlis…
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I’m joined by my friend Jude Cohen to talk about dating in your 30s and rebuilding your life after everything falls apart at once. Jude shares how losing her job and leaving the corporate world completely shifted the way she dates and sees herself. We get into her best and worst dating stories, from Third Date Club to a friends-with-benefits situat…
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