Black Martha’s Vineyard
For nearly a decade, Khalil and Ben have vacationed together at the magical beach town of Oak Bluffs, MA — a historically Black enclave of predominantly-White Martha’s Vineyard. In this…
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Shawn Mendes
We don’t think of world-famous singers having anxiety about performing their songs for live audiences. But the truth is, sometimes they do. In this episode, Eric talks with Shawn Mendes about how…
Inside the NBA Players Association
Michele Roberts, executive director of the NBA Players Association, discusses how power is negotiated between NBA players and the league. She also comments on the rise of player activism and…
Malcolm Gladwell on Near Misses
Ronald Young Jr. talks with Malcolm Gladwell (author of David and Goliath and the co-founder of Pushkin Industries) about what we can learn about surviving our current challenges by studying…
E6: The Gentlemen of the Press
Annie Chapman’s murder sparked fears that a crazed killer was on the loose in London, prompting the burgeoning newspaper industry to flood Whitechapel with reporters. Those journalists wrote the first…
Diane Warren: Songwriter Extraordinaire
If you’ve sung along to a power ballad in the last 30 years, chances are you’re already intimately familiar with Diane Warren’s songs. Some of her biggest hits include Cher’s…
Riz Ahmed Plays Himself
Oscar-Nominated actor Riz Ahmed shares how the roles he’s played have changed not only how he sees the world, but also how he sees himself.For a transcript of this episode,…
Deep Background Presents: The Broken Constitution Ep. 1
The Broken Constitution is a miniseries by Unknown History from Quick and Dirty Tips and Pushkin Industries. Over three bonus episodes, Noah Feldman talks about how Abraham Lincoln needed to…
Nick Offerman: Out of the Woods
Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman joins us in the studio! We begin with his new book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play (5:05), which was inspired by Nick’s…
The Truth About Hansel and Gretel
Was the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel – the story of a woodcutter’s children abandoned in the woods and left at the mercy of a witch – in fact,…
Ariana Grande
Eric Vetro talks with Ariana Grande on this podcast about her vocal range, how Broadway influences her music, touring, and the struggles of perfect pitch, and how it can be…
Michael Pollan on The Power of Plants
Author Michael Pollan discusses the psychedelic powers of plants and the history of how humans have harnessed, ignored, and controlled these powers. He also discusses his prolific career and his…