Comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about her battle with impostor syndrome. Also, “Telemarketers” director Sam Lipman-Stern gives us the lowdown on the shady side of the ...
This week on “BETA,” actor and comedian Zach Woods on his pitch-perfect NPR parody, “In the Know.” Also, comedian Steph Tolev on being filthy and funny. And Scott Guild on ...
Sarah Rose Etter talks about her surreal novel, 'Ripe.' Also, visual artist Kristine Potter shares the haunting reality behind murder ballads. And film critic Walter Chaw ...
Comedian Moshe Kasher talks about his lifelong odyssey of subcultures. Also, author, Sloane Crosley, on the dark aftermath of a friend’s suicide. And Tommy Orange on ...
Greg Marshall talks about his memoir, 'Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It.' Also, novelist Ben Purkert asks the question, 'What do our jobs do to our ...
Legendary actor Billy Dee Williams talks about his lifetime in the arts and his landmark roles (including his famous turn as Lando in “Star Wars”). Also, author M.D. Dunn on ...
This week on "BETA," award-winning filmmaker and TV creator Ed Zwick on his fortysomething years in Hollywood. Plus, comedian Laurie Kilmartin on her new special and actor ...
Mike Mills of R.E.M. takes us out to the ball game with his concept supergroup, The Baseball Project. Also, Josh Mills shares the story of one of the most innovative ...
Rachel Cochran talks about her Southern noir novel, “The Gulf.” Also, Aisha Harris, cohost of NPR’s 'Pop Culture Happy Hour,' joins us to discuss her book, 'Wannabe.' And ...
Theater critic Alexis Soloski on her gripping psychological suspense novel, “Here in the Dark.” Also, documentary producer Denny Tedesco joins us to talk about his latest ...