Best The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever Podcasts (2024)

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Nightwalking 1: A Call From Terry 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

29:19

This is Episode 1 of our new 4-part series, Nightwalking. Bianca receives a call from a famous writer, Terry Tempest Williams, who suggests they do a project together. They plan to embark on a ritual — taking walks at night, and writing each other daily letters. Terry promises that this will bring them closer to God. Bianca has doubts. Music by: Is…

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Nightwalking 2: Dark Country Roads 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

Bianca walks the dark country roads of Vermont, while Terry walks the quiet Utah canyons. Through their letters they grow closer, though it’s still unclear how the letters will reveal the divine. Meanwhile, Bianca’s grandfather says the project is stupid. Bianca is stressed, until she unexpectedly meets a lover. Music by: Greta Morgan, Peter Sandbe…

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Nightwalking 3: Coyotes 30:59

1+ y ago30:59

30:59

Terry’s nightwalking ritual brings her closer to ecstasy. Bianca is still struggling. The moon continues to grow, until the final night of the project arrives. Terry is confident she will have a spiritual experience. Music by: The Westerlies, Greta Morgan, Lullatone, and Zubin Hensler.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever

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Nightwalking 4: New York City 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

In the final episode of the series, Bianca goes nightwalking in New York City and talks to strangers about God. She meets an exterminator, two lonely Russian men on a Tinder date, a bodega owner, a college student questioning her faith, and a costume designer mourning a lost lover, who seems to understand the whole project. Music by: Zubin Hensler,…

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What is Boring? with B. Wurtz 11:36

4y ago11:36

11:36

The artist B. Wurtz reflects on what is boring, and a three decade relationship with his only belt. Featuring: socks, garbage, and Andy Warhol.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever

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Two Years With Franz 55:39

4y ago55:39

55:39

Bianca spends two years listening to over 500 recordings made by the Pulitzer Prize winning poet Franz Wright. Featuring: a tape recorder, a cat named Robert, and a hatred for MFA programs. Produced with Jay Allison for the public radio website Transom.org.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever

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Spool of Thread 5:58

4y ago5:58

5:58

A short reflection on a spool of thread. Featuring: the aforementioned spool of thread.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever

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Caveh is God 26:12

4y ago26:12

26:12

Nonfiction filmmaker Caveh Zahedi, creator of The Show About the Show, talks about how his relationship to God has changed over the course of his life. Featuring: mushroom trips, a metaphorical meat locker, and an earthworm.By The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever

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Crossing Guard 38:18

4y ago38:18

38:18

Bianca goes looking for a stranger and meets Sophia, a school crossing guard. They spend six months together. Featuring: Sartre, twists, and organ music.By Bianca Giaever & The Believer Magazine

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The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever Podcasts

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The Believer Magazine & Bianca Giaever

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Nightwalking 1: A Call From Terry 29:19

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Nightwalking 2: Dark Country Roads 35:24

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Nightwalking 3: Coyotes 30:59

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Nightwalking 4: New York City 29:53

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What is Boring? with B. Wurtz 11:36

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Two Years With Franz 55:39

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Spool of Thread 5:58

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Caveh is God 26:12

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Crossing Guard 38:18

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