How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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NBC's "Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist" provides sharp, conversational coverage of the day's news, along with in-depth profiles of the people and ideas shaping our culture. In his “Sunday Sitdowns,” Geist chats with some of the biggest names in news and pop culture, from actors and musicians to presidents and CEOs, about the stories behind their success. This podcast features the full, unedited versions of those conversations for an even deeper look at the names in the headlines. "Sunday TODA ...
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Explore the forefront of technology with 'Talking with Tech Leaders,' a podcast brought to you by Be-IT. Dive deep into the minds of the industry's most influential figures - from visionary CEOs and pioneering CTOs to innovative entrepreneurs and seasoned engineering managers. Each episode unveils the secrets behind the tech-driven transformation, offering unique insights into navigating the tech career landscape, mastering interview techniques, climbing the corporate ladder, and the ins and ...
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Collecting the life lessons of every human being's unique life and disseminating those lessons for humanities betterment.
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"Variety Awards Circuit" podcast, hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts.
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Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Garth Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, the list is endless! You’ve heard the highlights on the radio, but this is your chance to hear in-depth conversations about what makes these creative geniuses tick. Subscri ...
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Variety's "My Favorite Episode," hosted by Michael Schneider, is where stars and producers gather to discuss their favorite TV episodes ever — from classic sitcoms to modern-day dramas — as well as pick a favorite episode from their own series. Guests like "Stranger Things" star David Harbour (who chose an episode of "The X-Files") and "Broad City" creators Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer (they're partial to "The Golden Girls") aren't just on TV, they watch it too — and they're big fans like ...
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Dr. Doug Wheeler explores matters of the mind, body and spirit through conversation with artists, authors, educators, musicians, poets, scholars and activists who shape and change our modern world.
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TURN IT ON with Michael Schneider is a weekly dive into what's new and what's now in TV -- no matter what you're watching or where you're watching it. Each episode features interviews with producers, reviews, essays on the latest buzz and trends, plus a roundup of what's premiering and what's returning over the coming week. With an enormous amount of choices overwhelming even the most sophisticated viewer, TURN IT ON is a must-listen for TV fans looking to make sense of what to watch and whe ...
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Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations. Marc's probing, comprehensive interview style allows guests to express themselves in ways listeners have never heard. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the "Speaking of Wealth" podcast showcasing profit strategies for speakers, publishers, authors, consultants, and info-marketers. Learn valuable skills to make your business more successful, more passive, more automated, and more scalable. Your host, Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and experts including; Dan Poynter (The Self-Publishing Manual), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door), Dan Millman (Way of the Peaceful Warrior) ...
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Alicia Keys Talks "Hell's Kitchen" on Broadway, Inspired by Her Life and Career (April 2024)
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Willie sat down with 16-time Grammy winner, Alicia Keys, ahead of the opening of her Broadway musical, "Hell's Kitchen". They talk about inspirations from her own life that helped her create the acclaimed coming-of-age musical more than a decade in the making.By NBC News
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"Beyond the Fame" host Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of the TV political drama "Madam Secretary," which premiered exactly 10 years ago on Sept. 21, 2014 on CBS. He spoke to the cast and creators during the red carpet premiere at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington D.C. You'll hear from Téa Leoni, Morgan Freeman, Tim Daly, Keith Carr…
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Final Recap 76th Emmys Mega Roundtable Edition
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Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable gives its final recap on the big wins and even bigger surprises at the 76th Emmys, including the “Shogun” sweep and the “Hacks” comedy series shocker. Here’s our last take on quite an incredible Emmy season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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As a kid, Jason Ritter felt a lot of pressure as the son of a beloved actor who audiences felt like they knew personally. He didn’t feel pressure from his parents, but rather pressure from the world, believing he had to live up to being John Ritter’s son. Jason talks with Marc about how that insecurity, as well as his struggle to find his own ident…
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Defends the Trauma Plot
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Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner jokes that “family is a chronic condition,” but eventually, we all figure out that we are lucky to have it. She talks to us about this theme in her newest novel and its sprawling exploration of how a Jewish family from Long Island contends with their own intense intergenerational trauma by simply surviving together. It’…
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"Beyond the Fame" host Jason Fraley interviews Sevendust frontman Lajon Witherspoon as the band rocks The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland this Saturday night. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy WTOP | Hubbard Radio
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, who brings her "Timeless" tour to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia on Tuesday, Sept. 17. She calls in alongside her touring partner Chris Olsen, who grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland is excited to return home to perform in the DMV. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more ab…
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While putting together his new memoir, Eric Roberts developed a fuller understanding of his life as an actor. As someone whose parents did not help him establish a sense of self, his journey through various roles and personality types was part of figuring out who he was. Eric and Marc compare notes on revelations about parents and Eric looks back o…
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Ryan Reynolds on "Deadpool" Success and His Late Father's Parkinson's Diagnosis
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Willie gets together with Ryan Reynolds as his latest "Deadpool" movie becomes the highest grossing R-rated movie in history. Ryan also opens up about his late father’s experience with Parkinson's disease and the toll it took on his familyBy NBC News
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A new era of American comedy began in 1975 with the premiere of Saturday Night Live and a young producer named Lorne Michaels calling the shots. Willie Geist gets together with the SNL creator and executive producer in famed Studio 8H to talk about the show’s legacy, and how they put on a live production in the middle of both a pandemic and a presi…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews The Band Perry alum Kimberly Perry, who brings her first solo tour to Annapolis, Maryland this Sunday night for the Annapolis Songwriters Festival. They discuss her journey from Band Perry hits like “If I Die Young” and “Better Dig Two” to jamming with Fall Out Boy at CMT’s “Crossroads” and now her first solo album “S…
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Willie Geist gets together with John Oliver to chat a little 'football at the pub' ahead of a new season of "Last Week Tonight", fresh off the show's latest annual sweep of the Emmy Awards. (Original broadcast date February 18, 2024)By NBC News
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It’s been 10 years since Seth Meyers took the Late Night baton from his friend Jimmy Fallon, carrying on a legendary legacy started by David Letterman in 1982. Before taking over behind that desk, Meyers spent over a decade at Saturday Night Live, first as a cast member, then as Head Writer and host of “Weekend Update.” Willie Geist gets together w…
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Willie sits down with Emmy-winning star Sheryl Lee Ralph to celebrate her recent success after four decades in the business. She recalls the support she got from teachers like the one she plays on her hit show, "Abbott Elementary", and her conversation with Robert De Niro that kept her moving in the right direction. (Original broadcast date Februar…
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Willie sits down with the legendary Carol Burnett. They talk about her life in comedy, and her scene-stealing role in the Apple TV+ series, "Palm Royale". (Original broadcast date March 31, 2024)By NBC News
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EMMY NOMINEES: Steve Martin & Martin Short
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Since starring together in The Three Amigos in 1986, Steve Martin and Martin Short have worked together on the blockbuster Father of the Bride movies, toured the country making relentless jokes at each other’s expense, and now they’re starring in a hilarious series about three neighbors working together to solve a murder in their New York City apar…
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Willie sits down with Larry David to talk about a life in comedy, the bittersweet end of his iconic series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm", and why he decided to cast Willie himself in an episode of the final season. (Original broadcast date April 7, 2024)By NBC News
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Jökull Júlíusson, lead singer and songwriter of Kaleo, which performs live at The Anthem in Washington D.C. on Monday, Sept. 16. They discuss the band's journey from growing up in Iceland to touring the biggest music festivals in the world thanks to the chart-topping blues-rock hit "Way Down We Go" and the Grammy-nomi…
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76th Emmys Preview Mega Roundtable Edition
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Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable previews the 76th Emmys, and gives their final predictions for who will win and who might be snubbed on Sunday. Hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, the 76th Emmys air live, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on ABC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Hundreds of WTF guests have show business origin stories, but nobody has one like comedian Ali Macofsky, whose impulsive phone call to Ryan Seacrest live on the radio when she was seven years old got the ball rolling on her career. Ali tells Marc about this event and all the other spontaneous decisions in her early life that led to a failed auditio…
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews three-time Grammy winner Debby Boone, who performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, Sept. 21. They discuss her journey from growing up the daughter of singer Pat Boone to winning Best New Artist with her breakthrough hit “You Light Up My life" before eventually showing her range across pop, countr…
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She may have won an Oscar for her first film role, but Lupita Nyong’o spent the early part of her life hiding her desire to be an actor. Lupita tells Marc about growing up under autocratic rule, living in a country where creative voices were suppressed, and learning how to speak out even when it’s risky. Lupita also explains why she followed up 12 …
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WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Lake Street Dive drummer Mike Calabrese as the band celebrates its 20th anniversary at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Friday. They discuss the band’s journey from hits like “Good Kisser” to its newest album “Good Together.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices.…
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