Best Davy Rothbart Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 29: Live at RPL: Davy Rothbart’s FOUND Tour 37:29

9d ago37:29

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Join the FOUND Magazine crew for a raucous celebration of the best lost, tossed and forgotten items from across the country. Davy Rothbart — bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and frequent presence on NPR’s This American Life — shares his all-time favorite finds, while his brother Peter, a rising folk music star, performs exquisite (…

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Episode 28: Camp Stories 1:26:48

1M ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Inspired by This American Life’s “Notes on Camp” episode, we asked you for camp stories, and you delivered! Roberta listens to memories of summer days spent at camps, and see how a few short weeks can leave impressions for a lifetime. Episode Credits Our thanks to Jay Friedman, Rebecca Rubenstein, Roberta and Harvey Bernstein, Jin Lee, Mickey Kim, …

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Episode 27: J.D. Jackson: To Act You Have to Listen (Rebroadcast) 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

As we prepare for our special Camp Stories episode in August, we wanted to take a look back at our very first episode that aired on May 18, 2022 featuring J.D. Jackson J.D. is an award-winning audiobook narrator with 400 credits to his name and counting. A 2020 inductee into AudioFile Magazine’s Golden Voices Hall of Fame, J.D. has plenty of experi…

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Episode 26: Danielle Cohen: Sustainable Nutrition and Community Connection Founder and President (SNACC) 31:22

4M ago31:22

31:22

Ridgewood resident Danielle Cohen embraces not only the importance of eating high quality food, but also of culinary education. Danielle created SNACC, an after-school youth development program that provides weekly at-home cooking lessons led by professional chefs, helping students create healthy and eclectic dishes. Danielle knows top-grade food c…

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Episode 25: Author Mary Beth Keane 51:56

5M ago51:56

51:56

The New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, stopped by the Ridgewood Library for an author event to discuss her latest novel The Half Moon about a couple in a small town navigating the complexities of marriage, family, and longing. Host Roberta Panjwani–and audience members–asked Mary Beth about her creative process, writing during a p…

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Episode 24: Singer/Songwriter, Sherma Andrews: “Messenger of Hope” 30:19

6M ago30:19

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From Trinidad and Tobago to the world stage, Sherma Andrews' journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Starting at Boston's Berklee School of Music, she's played with some of the greats at venues like Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden, leaving audiences spellbound. Roberta talks to Sherma about some of her greatest inspirations (Aretha, Whi…

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Episode 23: Fernando Fernandez, From Wall Street to Wine country 34:26

7M ago34:26

34:26

Fernando Fernandez has always had a passion for wine, so when his time in NYC's financial industry was thrown into chaos by the Great Financial Crisis of 2008, he transformed that passion into an award-winning career out on the opposite coast. Join A Bend in the Road host Roberta Panjwani as she talks to Fernando about Puerto Rico, his favorite pla…

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Episode 22: Deborah Kampmeier, "The Gilded Age" Director 35:32

8M ago35:32

35:32

Deborah Kampmeier's move from the independent filmmaker on silver screen to prestige TV on The Gilded Age has a surprise first act appearance from Oprah and Ava DuVernay? Join Deborah as she sits down with Bend in the Road host Roberta Panjwani to talk about “The Ava Effect,” an accidental email that connected her to many of the best directors in t…

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Episode 21: Victim Advocates Aiza Stevens & Hoku and Library Therapy Dog Coordinator Victoria Schnure 25:12

9M ago25:12

25:12

As we embark on Year 3 of our podcast journey, A Bend in the Road is thrilled to share an inspiring episode that we hope will warm your hearts this winter. Joining us in this episode is Aiza Stevens and the incredible therapy dog Hoku, both vital members of the Orem Police Department's Victim Advocacy Program in Utah, along with Ridgewood Public Li…

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Episode 20: Roger Durling, Santa Barbara Film Festival Executive Director 1:11:53

10M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

From universities to coffee shops, from Broadway shows to the local movie theater, from Panama to NJ to France to NY to Santa Barbara, our guest this episode has had quite the journey to where he is now. Join guest host Diane Sims for a riveting conversation with Roger Durling, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Film Festival for the last 20 y…

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Episode 19: Guggenheim Curator Megan Fontanella: "Every Painting Tells a Story" 41:09

11M ago41:09

41:09

You've certainly heard of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and its varied collections. What you may not know is what guides those collections. Megan Fontanella, the Guggenheim's Curator for Modern Art and Provenance, would tell you a good exhibit, and good art education, comes down to two statements: Every painting tells a story. Every object has l…

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Episode 18: Author Gretchen Rubin: Get Happy 35:25

12M ago35:25

35:25

Yale graduate Gretchen Rubin had quite the pivot when she went from clerking for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to founding the Happiness Project. How that came to be and what her surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love entails (hint: tune in to the five senses) is the focus of this month's episode. An acclaimed communicat…

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Episode 17: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde: Learning to Be Brave 43:19

1y ago43:19

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"Being brave is not a singular occurrence; it’s a journey that we can choose to undertake every day. " - How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith and Life, In June of 2020, with the eyes of the world watching and the ears of the world listening, Bishop Mariann Budde had the courage to speak up about the mistreatment of protestor…

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Episode 16: One Weekend This Summer: Our Time in the Canyon with Joni, Brandi & 27,000 Friends 1:26:11

1y ago1:26:11

1:26:11

Take a trip to the Pacific Northwest with Roberta to experience the epic return of the legendary musician Joni Mitchell during Brandi Carlile’s “Echoes through the Canyon” weekend at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State. Roberta talks with concertgoers who traveled across the country—and the world–about the impact that Joni and music has play…

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Episode 15: String Things Studio Owner Felicia Eve 39:56

1y ago39:56

39:56

Felicia Eve has been everything: a podiatrist, a stay at home mom, a fundraising consultant, and, currently, a business owner as the CEO and founder of String Thing Studio, a yarn shop in Brooklyn. Join Felicia as she sits down with host Roberta and shares her stories on life, loss, and most importantly, yarn. Things we Discussed in the Episode: St…

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Episode 14: Writer Ben Greenman 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

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Have you ever thought about sneezing on Larry King? Well, if you have, then you and Ben Greenman have that in common. Join Roberta Panjwani as she interviews Ben about some of his work and his forays into almost becoming a doctor. For the unfamiliar, Ben Greenman is the New York Times bestselling author of The Slippage and Superbad and the former l…

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Episode 13: Oprah's Book Club Director Leigh Haber 40:58

1+ y ago40:58

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You know Oprah? Yeah. That Oprah. We don’t have Oprah but we do have the next best thing. Leigh Haber is the editor and former Vice President of Book at O magazine. Join us as she joins host Roberta Panjwani on a deep dive into Leigh’s role as Director of Oprah’s Book Club, what it’s like to interview writers (or as she calls them, Rock Stars) and …

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Systematic Racism with Professor Phia Salter 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

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Emma Pan and Joelle Min sit down with Phia Salter, associate professor of psychology at Davidson College, to talk about viewing systematic racism through critical race and cultural-psychological perspectives. Phia S. Salter is associate professor of psychology at Davidson College. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in social psychology from the Universi…

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State of Globalization with Professor Drezner 23:24

1+ y ago23:24

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Vedanth Reddy and Nathaniel Worley sit down with Professor Daniel W. Drezner to talk about the state of globalization today. Daniel W. Drezner is professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a nonresident senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He is also the co-director of …

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Life After College with Davy Rothbart 26:14

1+ y ago26:14

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Nathaniel Worley sits down with Davy Rothbart in this episode. Davy Rothbart is a bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, the creator of Found Magazine, a frequent contributor to public radio's This American Life, and the author of a book of personal essays, My Heart Is An Idiot, and a collection of stories, The Lone Surfer of Montana, Ka…

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Global Policy with Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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Emma Pan and Ryan Lenney sit down with Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar. Justice Cuéllar is the President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former Justice of the Supreme Court of California. In this episode, Justice Cuéllar shares his experiences from his upbringing in Mexico and California. He also talks about global policy and nat…

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Lessons from Social Movements in India with Mukulika Banerjee 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

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Daniella Reyes and Natalie Chen sit down with Mukulika Banerjee—Associate Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. In this episode, Mukulika Banerjee expresses her thoughts on recent social movements in India and how taking on a republican mindset will be essential to reviving the constitutional vision for …

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Reinventing the Los Angeles Times with Kevin Merida 29:09

1+ y ago29:09

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Emma Pan and Tutu Jereissati sit down with Kevin Merida—the Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times. In this episode, Kevin Merida talks about the changing nature of the Los Angeles Times and media coverage of the government and politics.By Free Food for Thought

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Adventures in International Film and Finance with Robert Simonds 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

23:27

Baron Zeng and Justin Ongchin sit down with Robert Simonds—media entrepreneur and prolific film producer—in this exciting episode. From creating China's number one TV Show to running Bollywood's second largest streaming platform, Robert Simonds—founder and chairman of STX Entertainment—shares his story on how he succeeded in Hollywood as a young fi…

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Living a Life of Purpose with Tom Linebarger 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

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Tutu Jereissati and Ryan Lenney sit down with Tom Linebarger, executive chairman of Cummins, Inc.—a global power technology company that pioneers new technologies to sustainably meet the world’s growing power needs, to talk about his career, life, and how to live a life a purpose. For Linebarger, working for an employer whose values aligned with hi…

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The Power of Storytelling with Charmaine Wilkerson 24:35

1+ y ago24:35

24:35

Dorismar Cuevas and Nathaniel Worley sat down with former Southern California journalist-turned-novelist Charmaine Wilkerson to talk about the power of storytelling and her debut novel "Black Cake."By Free Food for Thought

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Changes in Iran with Pardis Mahdavi 24:43

1+ y ago24:43

24:43

Natalie Chen and Nathaniel Worley sit down with Pardis Mahdavi—the provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana—to talk about the political and cultural landscape in Iran.By Free Food for Thought

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Brown University Professor Omer Bartov on the Rise of Antisemitism 19:38

1+ y ago19:38

19:38

Ellie Lerner and Marshall Bessey sit down with Omer Bartov, the Samuel Pisar Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, to have an in-depth conversation about his new book, “The Butterfly and the Axe” and the rise of antisemitism.By Free Food for Thought

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UW Law Dean Tamara Lawson on Policing, Prosecution, and More 22:14

1+ y ago22:14

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Nathan Verba and Nathaniel Worley interview University of Washington School of Law Dean Tamara Lawson (CMC '92) to discuss a variety of issues relating to her experiences so far as dean as well as her previous experience working as deputy district attorney at the Clark County District Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas, Nevada.…

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Putting the "Science" in Data Science with Jay Cordes 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

26:34

Justin Ongchin and Baron Zeng sit down with data scientist Jay Cordes in this insightful episode. Jay Cordes co-authored the book The 9 Pitfalls of Data Science with Pomona economist Gary Smith to help guide future data scientists away from the common pitfalls he saw in the corporate world.By Free Food for Thought

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AirTalk, Public Radio, and more with Larry Mantle 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Nathaniel Worley sat down with SoCal legend Larry Mantle to discuss his long-running show AirTalk, public radio, and more in this engaging episode sure to please any radio-enthusiast.By Free Food for Thought

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Russia's "Weak Strongman" with Timothy Frye 25:10

1+ y ago25:10

25:10

Timothy Frye is the Marshall D. Shulman Professor of Post-Soviet Foreign Policy at Columbia University, author of four books, and holds the Library of Congress Chair on US-Russian Relations. Vedanth Reddy and Justin Ongchin sit down with Professor Timothy Frye to discuss Putin's worldview and Russia's similarities to other autocracies.…

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Joe Soss 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Nathaniel Worley sits down with Professor Joe Soss to discuss the interplay of politics, inequalities, and public policy in this insightful episode.By Free Food for Thought

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Michelle Tusan 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

In this educational episode, Nathaniel Worley and Dorismar Cuevas sit down with Michelle Tusan, a Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Hear an insightful discussion on modern British history, the British Empire, and women’s history.By Free Food for Thought

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Elizabeth Ito 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

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Justin and Nathaniel sit down with Peabody and Emmy award-winning director Elizabeth Ito. Elizabeth Ito has been working as a creator, writer, director, and storyboard artist in the animation industry since 2004 on TV, feature, and commercial projects. Her first series, City of Ghosts, premiered in 2021 and won a Peabody Award in 2022.…

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Lynda Barry 22:19

1+ y ago22:19

22:19

Justin and Vedanth sit down with cartoonist Lynda Barry in this creative and inspiring episode.By Free Food for Thought

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Sanjib Kalita 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

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In this episode, Nathaniel and Baron interview Sanjib Kalita, co-founder and CEO of Guppy—the Web3 credit bureau—and editor-in-chief of Money 20/20—the world’s leading fintech event series. They discuss the current FinTech landscape, data monetization, digital cash, and more, in this exciting episode.…

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Jared Diamond 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

Nathaniel and Justin discuss topics ranging from ornithology to communication methods with UCLA Professor Jared Diamond, author of best-selling science books The Third Chimpanzee; Guns, Germs, and Steel; Collapse, The World Until Yesterday, and Upheaval.By Free Food for Thought

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Michael Shear 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

30:48

Nathaniel and Noah interview two-time Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Michael Shear, who currently writes for the New York Times as a White House correspondent. Shear, a 1990 graduate of Claremont McKenna College, shares his career path, his thoughts on the current state of media, and some reflections on the reporting of the Virginia Tech shooting …

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Amanda Little 33:10

1+ y ago33:10

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In this episode, Nathaniel and Dorismar interview Amanda Little, Professor at Vanderbilt University. Hear an insightful discussion on the future of food, the importance of efficiency, and how students today can become involved in the future of agriculture.By Free Food for Thought

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Episode 12: Actor Robert Sean Leonard 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

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What do you want to do? Who do you want to be? These are the questions that Tony Award winning actor Robert Sean Leonard grapples with. Join him and Roberta as they talk about his work as an actor and some of the artists he’s collaborated with. Wondering why that name sounds familiar? You might recognize Robert as Neil Perry from Dead Poets Society…

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Episode 11: Comedian and NPR Host Ophira Eisenberg 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

30:40

Hot off the release of her latest standup comedy special, Plant Based Jokes, comedian and podcast host Ophira Eisenberg joins Roberta to discuss what it’s like to tell stories at The Moth, the riskiness involved with audience interactions, and how storytelling has changed since the pandemic. Ophira is currently the host of the podcast Parenting Is …

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Episode 10: True Crime Author Sarah Weinman 43:25

1+ y ago43:25

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Best-selling author Sarah Weinman loves true crime and loves wondering why we all love true crime. Her books probe these questions and more, bolstered by impeccable research, immensely readable prose and, at the heart of the story, the desire to present the humanity of the subjects, not the perpetrators, of the crimes. Join Roberta as she talks wit…

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Episode 9: Nina Groop & Noah Taylor: Telling the Truth to Ourselves 32:11

1+ y ago32:11

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When one shares a story, they can become a part of a healing and empowering experience. Stories are powerful - cathartic, emotive, and full of truths, hidden or not - and our guests this week know that quite well. Nina is a life coach and the author of a new book Creek Music: What a Year in the Woods Taught Me About Seasons, Surrender and Joy. Her …

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Mannequins by Day, Musicals by Night (With Davy Rothbart) 35:45

2y ago35:45

35:45

At 68 years old, James put his mannequin business on hold to enroll at CalArts. What emerged was an autobiographical musical depicting James’ childhood during China’s Cultural Revolution and his journey to finding success selling mannequins in America. Little America: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced in conjunction with the Vo…

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Remembering a Forgotten Life (With Lina Misitzis) 24:28

2y ago24:28

24:28

When Ingrid Rojas Contreras was in her twenties and living in Chicago, she crashed her bike. A generation earlier in Colombia, her mother had tumbled into a well. Both women lost their memories, all at once. When Ingrid’s mom emerged from amnesia, she had a new power. Will Ingrid have the same experience? Little America: The Official Podcast is an …

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Jesus on a Tortilla (With Shereen Marisol Meraji) 27:42

2y ago27:42

27:42

A lot changed for Angelica Rubio’s family after her mom made a tortilla with what appeared to have Jesus’ face on it. Her mom thought it was a miracle but, growing up, Angelica was ashamed of it. It drew attention from tourists and media outlets, which always seemed to be making fun of it, and even The Simpsons and Oprah touched on the topic. Now, …

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Engineering the Perfect Strawberry (With Hannah Kingsley-Ma) 31:29

2y ago31:29

31:29

The first time Hiroki Koga tasted American produce, he was appalled by its lack of flavor. He set out to grow the fruit of his childhood in Japan—dedicating his career to replicating the exquisite strawberry of his youth on American soil. Little America: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced in conjunction with the Vox Media Podcas…

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Episode 8: Maite Alberdi: The Most Heartwarming Spy Movie Ever Made 31:00

2y ago31:00

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Director Maite Alberdi had a great idea for a new film, one that merged her love of film noir with documentaries, so she began working as an assistant to a Chilean private eye. But when the lead detective broke his hip before filming, she wound up making a very different film - a film that earned her a nomination for a 2021 Academy Award for Best D…

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Weddings in One Minute or Less (With Avery Trufelman) 28:36

2y ago28:36

28:36

Heartbroken by a recent divorce, Serbian immigrant Goran Veljic learned to believe in love again by photographing weddings in New York. Today Goran is a professional marriage officiant and the owner of NY1 Minute Weddings—aptly named for its 60-second services—which we rode along for. Little America: The Official Podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, pr…

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