All Of It

[REBROADCAST FROM March 14, 2025] The last season of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus" was set in Thailand, and follows a group of privileged vacationers at a wellness resort and spa. One of those guests, Timothy Ratliffe, seems to be facing a serious impending legal issue. Actor Jason Isaacs, who received an Emmy nomination for his role as Timothy on the show, joins us to discuss Season Three, and the mysteries of his character.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 13, 2025] The Hulu series “Paradise,” which is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series, follows the twists, turns and mysteries in the wake of a president's murder. Two-time Emmy nominated actor Julianne Nicholson plays the world's wealthiest self-made woman, Samantha ‘Sinatra' Redmond, who has gained control and influence amid chaos. Nicholson reflects on the series for an All Of It Watch Party, and listeners share their thoughts about the show. 

[REBROADCAST FROM June 9, 2025] Actor Jeff Hiller is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance as Joel on the HBO show “Somebody Somewhere.” The star discusses his new memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. 

[REBROADCAST FROM January 8, 2025] Actor Michael Urie is up for an Emmy Award for his role on the Apple TV+ series "Shrinking" which has also been nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. He joins to discuss playing Brian, the best friend of Jason Segal's character, Jimmy, whose friendship has survived coming out, a death and estrangement.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2025] In the Emmy nominated series "Dying for Sex," a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer decides to end her marriage to go on a journey of sexual self-discovery. The series stars Michelle Williams as Molly and Emmy nominated actor Jenny Slate as her friend Nikki. The show is based on a podcast of the same name by Nikki Boyer. Slate and the series co-creator, writer, and executive producer Kim Rosenstock discuss the series, which is streaming now on FX on Hulu.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 17, 2025] Actor Brian Tyree Henry earned an Emmy nod for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series, for his role in “Dope Thief.” The show follows two friends who decide to pose as Drug Enforcement agents to rob a house, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences. "Dope Thief" is now streaming on Apple TV+.

A new cookbook acts as a guide to drinking (and eating) like a Korean! There are recipes for cocktails, bomb shots, drinking food, hangover cures, and simple snacks like salty and sweet Honey-Butter Bar Nuts. Author and journalist Irene Yoo joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Soju Party.*Irene Yoo has an event with New York Times food columnist Eric Kim and Brooklyn-based writer and artist Carolyn Yoo at Books Are Magic tonight.

When you're in a close relationship with someone, navigating income disparities can be tricky. Author and financial educator Farnoosh Torabi joins us to discuss how to start the conversation and figure out what makes sense -- and how to come up with a plan.

The new memoir Destroy This House tells the story of author Amanda Uhle's experience growing up with a mother with a hoarding disorder and an unstable father. Uhle joins to discuss, and listeners share their own experience with hoarding.*Amanda Uhle is speaking September 12 with Books Are Magic. 

Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas has a new solo album out, titled All Night Days. It's his first since 2019 and was made amidst a move out of Thomas's longtime record label, as well as a separate Matchbox Twenty release. He joins us for a Listening Party.

The new film "Twinless" tells the story of men who become friends after meeting in a support group for people who have lost their twin siblings. Actor Dylan O'Brien and writer, director, and star James Sweeney discuss the film, which is in theaters now.

Grammy-winning musician and singer Wyclef Jean discusses his four day run of shows at the Blue Note, from Thursday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 14.

A professor has created three artworks at Hunter college station at 68th street that are now a part of the MTA art collection. The murals are called "Liminal Location" and "Tempestuous Terrain." Lisa Corrine Davis joins us to tell us about her practice and her new show at Miles McEnery Gallery called Syllogism.

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy discusses his new film, "Steve." Murphy stars as the exhausted head teacher of a last-chance boys reform school in the U.K. "Steve" is in select theaters on Sept. 19 and on Netflix Oct. 3. 

Photographer Edward Burtynsky discusses his new show The Great Acceleration at the International Center of Photography, the first major exhibition of the world renowned photographer in New York City in over two decades. The show, which explores industry, property development and other environmental factors at the intersection of nature and civilization, is on view until Sunday, Sept. 28.

The beloved Jewish restaurant Russ & Daughters has been open for more than a century. Now, a new cookbook from the fourth generation co-owners celebrates that legacy. Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper discuss the cookbook Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing and take calls from listeners about their favorite Russ & Daughters memories.*Federman and Tupper will discuss the book at an event with the James Beard Foundation on Sunday, Sept. 14 and the first ever Russ & Daughters Day celebration will happen on Saturday, Sept. 20. 

In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and director Alex Russell discuss their film “Lurker,” now playing in theaters.

Zosia Mamet is most known for her role as Shoshanna in the hit HBO series, "Girls." Mamet is now reflecting on her years growing up in Hollywood with her new book of essays, Does This Make Me Funny?. The book touches on Mamet's experience trying to make it as a struggling actor even while being from a well-connected family, and honest stories about her mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She discusses the book and her writing process.

Our September pick for Get Lit with All Of It is Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which, in addition to celebrating its 25th anniversary, is being turned into an opera! We'll have Chabon and the opera's librettist Gene Scheer at our NYPL event on Sept. 24, as well as performers from the production. For a preview of the event, we're joined by the opera's composer, Mason Bates.

The Opera Next Door began in 2020 as jam sessions with musician friends when they could only gather outdoors. In 2021 they produced their first opera, Mozart's Così fan tutte. Many stoop concerts have followed and this month they'll stage Don G, an adaptation of Don Giovanni, on a stoop in Bed Stuy (on Sept. 13) and at Shapeshifter Lab in Park Slope (Sept. 17). Co-founders Sasha Gutiérrez and Zack O'Farrill join us to talk about the project.

What do you get when a group of mean mom's at a private school in NYC encounter a new mom who has secrets? Is she dating the principal? How much money does she have? And why do bad things happen whenever she is around?  Mean Moms was described as "Emma Rosenblum examines the relationship between money and morals while satirizing an affluent social set."

Gene Pressman was the former co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York before the beloved department store closed in 2020. Now, he chronicles the history of his family's business, and his own experience there, in the new memoir They All Came to Barneys: A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store. Pressman discusses the book, and listeners share their memories of Barneys. 

This year, Wave Hill in Riverdale is commemorating its 60th anniversary. Gabriel de Guzman, Wave Hill Director of Arts and Chief Curator, reflects on the anniversary, guides us through the history of the horticultural space, and previews Celebrate! Arts in the Garden: Wave Hill at 60 happening later this month on Sept. 20-21.

The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and falls in love with an American soldier who has returned from the Middle East. Director Bing Liu and actor Fred Hechinger join to discuss the film, which is in theaters Friday.

Ahead of Grandparent's Day, we ask you to share stories about a grandparent, specifically your grandparent's New York story. That could mean an immigration story, or the story of how they started a business, or a story about their life in New York. Von Diaz, author and StoryCorps senior producer, discusses some of her favorite StoryCorps stories about grandparents, and gives tips on how to hear and record stories from loved ones.

A narrative podcast uses humor to explore reasons why so many people have personal debt while reflecting on how we talk about those struggling with their finances. 'Debt Heads' podcast co-hosts Jamie Feldman and Rachel Webster join us to discuss the show's origins, their findings, and take listeners' calls about their experiences with debt.

New York City's fountains are historical landmarks and works of art. Fabulous Fountains of New York looks a the architecture, the stories and the cultural significance around these fountains. Author Stephanie Azzarone & photographer Robert Rodriguez join us to share their favorite stories. Plus, listeners share their favorite fountains in the area.

A new book from Jonathan Mahler posits that the years from 1986 to 1990 were some of the most important, and tumultuous, in New York City history. Mahler discusses the book, The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990.

A new documentary celebrates the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex through archival footage and reinterpretations from musicians like U2, Lucinda Williams, and Father John Misty. Director Ethan Silverman and producer and longtime rock manager Bill Curbishley join us to discuss and take listeners' calls. "Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex" will be available to stream this Friday.

WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould talks about some of the issues facing schools this year, including the cell phone ban, AI in the classroom and other 'first day of school' topics.

Artist Joyce McDonald was born in 1951 and raised in Brooklyn's Farragut Houses. But she didn't start pursuing art until the 1990s, after being introduced to sculpture in an art therapy program while recovering from drug addiction. McDonald, who was also diagnosed with HIV in 1985, found that art gave her a way to express herself, and honed her craft with Visual AIDS, which supports artists living with HIV. Her ceramic pieces and archival materials are the subject of a new exhibit at the Bronx Museum, 'Ministry: Reverend Joyce McDonald,' on view through January 11. McDonald discusses her life and art, and why she decided to become a minister at the Church of the Open Door.

Zoe Dubno's debut novel  Happiness & Love evolves over one evening in downtown NY, as the protagonist in town for a funeral. She accepts an invitation to a dinner party and spends it eviscerating the 'beautiful people' who she once looked up to. One reviewer called it "a savage, whip-smart, and genuinely hilarious takedown of New York's culture production ecosystem."

Labor Day marked the deadline to complete the 2025 All Of It Summer Reading Challenge. Producer Jordan Lauf wraps up the Challenge, shares what readers enjoyed most this year, and shares some of your comments. Plus, calls from listeners who share the best book they read this summer.

Yesterday marked the quarterfinals of men and women's singles play at the US Open. Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet Media. discuses how the Grand Slam has gone so far, and look ahead to the semi-finals,

Actor André Holland and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney previously worked together on the Oscar-winning film "Moonlight." Now, they've reunited for a revival of McCraney's 2005 play "The Brothers Size" about two brothers in the Deep South grappling with the aftermath of incarceration. Holland and McCraney join to discuss the play, which is running at The Shed through September 28th.

Jeremy Zucker's latest album Garden State takes New Jersey on the road. The NJ-born musician joins us in studio to play songs from his new LP, which finds him revisiting places and memories from his home state. He'll be playing at Brooklyn Steel on October 3.

A new comedy film follows the chaos that ensues between two lifelong friends after one sleeps with the other's wife. Director Michael Angelo Covino and his co-star and co-writer Kyle Marvin, who play husbands whose marriages are both on the rocks, join us to discuss the film "Splitsville" which is playing in theaters now.

A new thriller follows Lottie Jones, a retired serial killer, thought she left her life of crime behind but is forced to revisit her actions after details of her past resurface. Novelist Samantha Downing joins us to discuss her latest book, titled Too Old for This.

It can feel intimidating to host a dinner party, but cookbook author Dan Pelosi has a new guide to help you create a stress-free evening. His new cookbook is titled Let's Party: Recipes for Celebrating Every Day, and it includes complete menus for dinner parties of every kind. Plus, some great tips for decoration, prepping in advance, and more. Pelosi joins to discuss, and take calls from listeners. Pelosi will be speaking Tuesday night with Books Are Magic at St. Ann's in Brooklyn, at 7 pm.

[REBROADCAST FROM March 21, 2025] We speak to Nicholas Quah, critic for Vulture about the new series "Adolescence," which premiered on Netflix last week. The story follows a 13 year old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate and is told from different perspectives, including the cops, the family, the friends and mental health professionals. Each of the 4 episodes is shot in one take, giving it the feel of a play.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 7, 2025] The critically acclaimed second season of the Star Wars saga, 'Andor,' tells the backstory of the forming of the Rebel Alliance. Created by Tony Gilroy, it stars Stellan Skarsgard as the duplicitous rebel leader. Both Gilroy and Skarsgard join to discuss the show.

[REBROADCAST FROM April 14, 2025] The Emmy-winning Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum" dropped its Season 3 this past spring. The show follows different people with autism as they attempt to navigate the dating world and find love. The show's creators Cian O'Clery and Karina Holden discuss their approach to the series, and to autism representation. "Love on the Spectrum" is streaming now on Netflix.

[REBROADCAST FROM January 24, 2025] The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last week to glowing reviews. We're joined by actors Tramell Tillman, who plays the charming yet sinister Mr. Milchik, and Britt Lower, who plays Helly, to discuss the new season.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 5, 2025] Chilean novelist Isabel Allende discusses her latest novel, My Name is Emilia del Valle. The story follows a young journalist who becomes caught up in the Chilean Civil War.