BETA
Series produced by Wisconsin Public Radio
"BETA" features playful and provocative profiles of the people and works changing our world through arts, pop culture, and technology. Doug Gordon hosts the program.
Doug Gordon is originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This audio auteur has been doing his best to make North American public radio sound more playful, provocative, funny, and irreverent for more than two decades.
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Bangles co-founder, Susanna Hoffs, joins us to talk about writing her debut novel and recording a new album. Also, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka intrude...
- Added: Apr 21, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Comedian Jena Friedman on her hilarious and ironically named essay collection, “Not Funny.” And, The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz reveals what it’s like t...
- Added: May 04, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Barista and mixologist Ryan Castelaz on how he’s reinventing the coffee experience. Also, writer Claire Dederer contemplates whether it's possible ...
- Added: May 18, 2023
- Length: 52:01
Best-selling author Shea Serrano joins us to talk about his latest project – “Primo.” Also, Dennis Lehane talks about his novel, “Small Mercies.” I...
- Added: May 24, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Emmy-winning TV writer and producer Bill Oakley joins us to talk about his latest project, “Space: 1969,” starring Natasha Lyonne. Also, Francesca ...
- Added: May 31, 2023
- Length: 52:01
Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait talks about his first stand-up album in 12 years. Also, the award-winning author Megan Abbott on her thriller, "Beware t...
- Added: Jun 08, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Filmmaker Kyle Edward Ball talks about his indie viral horror film, 'Skinamarink.' Also, cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft. Her pioneering work made...
- Added: Jun 13, 2023
- Length: 52:00
The innovative stand-up comedian Steven Wright talks about his debut novel, 'Harold.' And screenwriter/actor Guinevere Turner revisits her childho...
- Added: Jun 22, 2023
- Length: 52:01
TCM's "Czar of Noir" Eddie Muller has got you covered. His new book "Noir Bar" features cocktail recipes and trivia inspired by over 50 of your fav...
- Added: Jun 22, 2023
- Length: 52:01
Comedian Jena Friedman on her Peacock comedy special, “Ladykiller.” Also, author Brian J. Kramp on the history of the legendary Midwest band Cheap ...
- Added: Jul 06, 2023
- Length: 52:01
Executive Producer Chad Mumm takes us behind the scenes of the high-pressure lives of PGA golfers in his compelling Netflix docuseries, 'Full Swing...
- Added: Jul 13, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Film critic and broadcaster Hanna Flint joins us to talk about her cinematic memoir, “Strong Female Character." Also, film and television critic Ma...
- Added: Jul 19, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Indie comedian Brian Posehn joins us to discuss his latest comedy special, “Posehna Non Grata.” Also, Shawn Cosby on his recently republished debut...
- Added: Aug 04, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Singer/songwriter Jann Arden talks about her hit Canadian TV series, 'Jann.' Also, 'Newhart' actress Julia Duffy joins us to discuss her very fulfi...
- Added: Aug 14, 2023
- Length: 52:00
The King of the Rant, comedian Lewis Black, tells us about his special, “Thank you for Risking Your Life.” Also, comedy wunderkind, Michael Schur, ...
- Added: Aug 30, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Actor and comedian Thomas Lennon on the movie, 'Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon.' Also, author Chuck Klosterman revisits grunge, Tarantino, and Zima ...
- Added: Sep 08, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Bob Odenkirk talks about his incredible journey from Mr. Show to Saul Goodman. Also, Dana Schwartz returns to dish on her historical novel, “Anatom...
- Added: Sep 20, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Singer/songwriter Anaïs Mitchell talks about her first solo album in a decade. Also, the Mountain Goats' frontman John Darnielle on his haunting no...
- Added: Oct 03, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Bangles co-founder, Susanna Hoffs, joins us to talk about writing her debut novel and recording a new album. Also, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka intrude...
- Added: Oct 16, 2023
- Length: 52:00
Comedian Jena Friedman on her hilarious and ironically named essay collection, “Not Funny.” And, The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz reveals what it’s like t...
- Added: Nov 06, 2023
- Length: 52:00
