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Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Danzy Senna, Penny Lane, and Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 52:34


Author Danzy Senna unpacks the struggles of her protagonist to write the quintessential biracial comedy, in her newest (and very meta) novel Colored Television; filmmaker Penny Lane discusses her latest documentary Confessions of a Good Samaritan, which follows her personal quest to donate one of her kidneys to a stranger; and Brazilian rock duo Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom perform "We Used to Be Awesome." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some kind acts from strangers. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Stephen Graham Jones, Alex Falcone, and Tropa Magica (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 52:28


Horror author Stephen Graham Jones unpacks the ethos of a "slasher" and explains why, after more than 30 novels, he can't stop writing; stand-up comedian Alex Falcone admits that he would rather die doing something he hates; and cumbia psychedelic punk band Tropa Magica perform “LSD Roma” from their album Y la Muerte de Los Commons. Plus, host Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello share the weirdest fears from our audience members. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
"Poetry Month Special" with Paisley Rekdal, Hanif Abdurraqib, Anis Mojgani, Kaveh Akbar, and Kasey Anderson

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 52:11


This special edition of Live Wire celebrates National Poetry Month, with performances by renowned poets Hanif Abdurraqib, Anis Mojgani, and Kaveh Akbar. Plus, former Poet Laureate of Utah Paisley Rekdal chats about demystifying poetry; singer-songwriter Kasey Anderson performs a tune inspired by a poem from his friend Hanif; and host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some original haikus penned by our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Carvell Wallace, Joy Sullivan, and Danielle Durack (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 52:32


New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Carvell Wallace unpacks his transformative memoir Another Word for Love, where he mines his own history of growing up, getting sober, and finding his voice as a writer; poet Joy Sullivan discusses her collection Instructions for Traveling West, which explores themes of home, luck, and starting again; and singer-songwriter Danielle Durack performs "Moon Song" from her latest album Escape Artist. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello hears from our audience about their most memorable road trips. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Shalom Auslander, Simon Shieh, and Kara Jackson (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 52:26


In his memoir Feh, writer Shalom Auslander attempts to escape his biblical upbringing and carve his own path, with a little help from Kafka; poet and former professional Muay Thai fighter Simon Shieh reckons with trauma, masculinity, and the art of healing in his debut collection Master; and singer-songwriter Kara Jackson performs her single "Pawnshop" from her album Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?, live from the Pickathon festival. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello hear from our audience about the small, shameful things they grapple with. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Roger Reeves, Sean Jordan, and Erin Rae (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 52:28


Poet Roger Reeves explains how he tried to reach the universal through the personal in his first collection of essays Dark Days; stand-up comedian Sean Jordan unpacks why instructional videos on potty training your kids might be flawed; and singer-songwriter Erin Rae performs the title track of her critically-acclaimed album Putting on Airs, recorded live from Pickathon festival. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some parenting challenges from our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Emily Nussbaum and Pink Martini (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 52:29


Pulitzer Prize-winning author Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker) unpacks her book Cue the Sun: The Invention of Reality TV, which explores our obsession and distaste for what she calls "dirty documentary;" pianist Thomas Lauderdale and vocalist China Forbes of Pink Martini chat about their 30-year journey with the genre-bending musical group, before performing "Una Notte a Napoli" from their album Hang on Little Tomato. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello hear from our audience members about an imaginary reality TV show they'd like to see.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Ijeoma Oluo, Sarah Marshall, and Anna Tivel (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 52:04


Writer and activist Ijeoma Oluo unpacks her new book Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too, which shares conversations with those who are making positive changes in powerful systems; podcaster Sarah Marshall, host of You're Wrong About, reveals the real reason we take our shoes off at the airport; and singer-songwriter Anna Tivel performs "Disposable Camera" off her newest album Living Thing. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the work of people who are real change-makers in their own communities. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Annie Rauwerda, Ivan McClellan, and Sami Braman (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 52:26


Annie Rauwerda, founder of the social media account Depths of Wikipedia, shares some more obscure entries from the website, including "The Kentucky Meat Shower;" photojournalist Ivan McClellan discusses his new book Eight Seconds, an exploration of Black rodeo culture in America; and fiddler Sami Braman plays the title track off her latest album Riveter. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal what Wikipedia rabbit holes our listeners are falling down.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Noé Álvarez, Naomi Fitter with Jon the Robot, and John Craigie (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 52:33


Writer Noé Álvarez traces his family lineage through the history of the accordion in his latest book Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico; professor of engineering Naomi Fitter introduces us to Jon, a stand-up comedian robot she developed who riffs on the dating life of a bot; and singer-songwriter John Craigie explains the awkwardness of running into fans at the post office, before performing "Judas" from his latest album Pagan Church. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share what our listeners would like their hypothetical robots to do. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 52:25


Comedian and writer Ian Karmel pairs up with his sister Dr. Alisa Karmel to unpack the book they co-authored T-Shirt Swim Club, about growing up fat in a world made for thin people; stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson riffs on being one of 13 children; and Ethio-jazz artist Meklit performs the title track off her new EP "Ethio Blue." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello talk sibling rivalry. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Paul F. Tompkins, José Olivarez, and Esme Patterson (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 51:37


On the special holiday edition of Live Wire, comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins talks about passive-aggressive Christmas carolers and the most tense rendition of “O Holy Night" he's ever heard; poet José Olivarez discusses his latest collection Promises of Gold, which explores the various types of love in our lives, from self-love to platonic love and over to romance; and singer-songwriter Esme Patterson performs her original Christmas song “If I.” Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share our listeners favorite holiday traditions. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Danzy Senna, Penny Lane, and Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 52:33


Author Danzy Senna unpacks the struggles of her protagonist to write the quintessential biracial comedy, in her newest (and very meta) novel Colored Television; filmmaker Penny Lane discusses her latest documentary Confessions of a Good Samaritan, which follows her personal quest to donate one of her kidneys to a stranger; and Brazilian rock duo Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom perform "We Used to Be Awesome." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some kind acts from strangers. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Amanda Montell, Laurie Kilmartin, and Lizzie No (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 52:26


Writer and podcaster Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) unpacks her new book The Age of Magical Overthinking, which looks at our cognitive biases, like why some of us worship celebrities or believe in the power of manifestation; stand-up comedian Laurie Kilmartin gets stoked about her son going to college, so she can start dating again; and singer-songwriter Lizzie No performs "Deadbeat" from ther newest album Halfsies. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share what truths our listeners are struggling to accept.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Stephen Graham Jones, Alex Falcone, and Tropa Magica

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 52:26


Horror author Stephen Graham Jones unpacks the ethos of a "slasher" and explains why, after more than 30 novels, he can't stop writing; stand-up comedian Alex Falcone admits that he would rather die doing something he hates; and cumbia psychedelic punk band Tropa Magica perform “LSD Roma” from their album Y la Muerte de Los Commons. Plus, host Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello share the weirdest fears from our audience members. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Hanif Abdurraqib and Kristen Hersh (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 51:55


Critically acclaimed writer Hanif Abdurraqib unpacks his latest book, There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, in which he explores his lifelong love of the game and what it means to make it; singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses discusses her new book The Future of Songwriting,  where she considers how to be an artist in a commercialized music industry, before performing "I Shine" from her latest album Clear Pond Road. Plus, host Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello share what our listeners are unwavering fans of. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Carvell Wallace, Joy Sullivan, and Danielle Durack

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 52:37


New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Carvell Wallace unpacks his transformative memoir Another Word for Love, where he mines his own history of growing up, getting sober, and finding his voice as a writer; poet Joy Sullivan discusses her collection Instructions for Traveling West, which explores themes of home, luck, and starting again; and singer-songwriter Danielle Durack performs "Moon Song" from her latest album Escape Artist. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello hears from our audience about their most memorable road trips. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
W. Kamau Bell, Jane Marie, and Y La Bamba (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 52:18


Comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell discusses his Substack newsletter Who's With Me? and how AI got his comedic personality all wrong; journalist and podcaster Jane Marie breaks down multi-level marketing and how it preys upon working class Americans; and indie band Y La Bamba perform "Crema de Melón." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello unpack some wild scams our listeners have fallen for.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Shalom Auslander, Simon Shieh, and Kara Jackson

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 52:23


In his memoir Feh, writer Shalom Auslander attempts to escape his biblical upbringing and carve his own path, with a little help from Kafka; poet and former professional Muay Thai fighter Simon Shieh reckons with trauma, masculinity, and the art of healing in his debut collection Master; and singer-songwriter Kara Jackson performs her single "Pawnshop" from her album Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?, live from the Pickathon festival. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello hear from our audience about the small, shameful things they grapple with. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Dulcé Sloan, Brian Lindstrom, and S.G. Goodman

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 52:19


Comedian Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show) shares some anecdotes from her new book Hello, Friends!: Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs, including how becoming fluent in Spanish as a kid turned her into the neighborhood's child lawyer; filmmaker Brian Lindstrom chats about his documentary Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill, which follows the short life of a 1970s folk singer who went from living in her car to the cover of Rolling Stone, before fading into obscurity; and singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman performs the title track from her album Teeth Marks. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some under-appreciated artists nominated by our listeners. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Roger Reeves, Sean Jordan, and Erin Rae

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 52:24


Poet Roger Reeves explains how he tried to reach the universal through the personal in his first collection of essays Dark Days; stand-up comedian Sean Jordan unpacks why instructional videos on potty training your kids might be flawed; and singer-songwriter Erin Rae performs the title track of her critically-acclaimed album Putting on Airs, recorded live from Pickathon festival. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some parenting challenges from our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Bianca Bosker and Brittany Davis (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 52:00


Journalist and bestselling author Bianca Bosker (Cork Dork) takes us behind the scenes of the highfalutin art world with her new book Get the Picture, before getting a lesson on masterworks from a four-year-old; and singer-songwriter Brittany Davis performs the single "So Fly" from her new album Image Issues. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal the uncharted industries our listeners would love to go undercover in. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Emily Nussbaum and Pink Martini

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 52:26


Pulitzer Prize-winning author Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker) unpacks her book Cue the Sun: The Invention of Reality TV, which explores our obsession and distaste for what she calls "dirty documentary;" pianist Thomas Lauderdale and vocalist China Forbes of Pink Martini chat about their 30-year journey with the genre-bending musical group, before performing "Una Notte a Napoli" from their album Hang on Little Tomato. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello hear from our audience members about an imaginary reality TV show they'd like to see.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Emily Flake, Tessa Hulls, and Pure Bathing Culture (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 52:01


Cartoonist Emily Flake (The New Yorker) reveals Joke in a Box, her 70-card deck of creative prompts, which results in some live cartooning from the stage; writer and artist Tessa Hulls discusses her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts, which looks at the three generations of Chinese women in her family; and indie pop duo Pure Bathing Culture perform "The Memento" from their latest album Chalice. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello tells us some favorite (short) jokes. 

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Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Ijeoma Oluo, Sarah Marshall, and Anna Tivel

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 52:34


Writer and activist Ijeoma Oluo unpacks her new book Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too, which shares conversations with those who are making positive changes in powerful systems; podcaster Sarah Marshall, host of You're Wrong About, reveals the real reason we take our shoes off at the airport; and singer-songwriter Anna Tivel performs "Disposable Camera" off her newest album Living Thing. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the work of people who are real change-makers in their own communities. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Moshe Kasher, Mohanad Elshieky, and Glitterfox (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 52:25


Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher dives into his new memoir Subculture Vulture, which explores the six communities which shaped his life, from AA and Burning Man to sign language interpretation and his ultra-Hasidic upbringing; stand-up comedian Mohanad Elshieky tells us why he might be the most dangerous man in America; and indie band Glitterbox perform their single "TV." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello chat about some niche subcultures our listeners have belonged to. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Annie Rauwerda, Ivan McClellan, and Sami Braman

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 52:24


Annie Rauwerda, founder of the social media account Depths of Wikipedia, shares some more obscure entries from the website, including "The Kentucky Meat Shower;" photojournalist Ivan McClellan discusses his new book Eight Seconds, an exploration of Black rodeo culture in America; and fiddler Sami Braman plays the title track off her latest album Riveter. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal what Wikipedia rabbit holes our listeners are falling down.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Lindy West, Paul F. Tompkins, and Ural Thomas & The Pain (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 52:41


Bestselling writer Lindy West (Shrill) chats about her new podcast Text Me Back, which unpacks friendship, the news, and text threads; comedian Paul F. Tompkins takes a stab at some other P.F.T. acronyms; and soul ensemble Ural Thomas & The Pain perform "No Distance." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some texting habits that really irk our listeners. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 52:24


Comedian and writer Ian Karmel pairs up with his sister Dr. Alisa Karmel to unpack the book they co-authored T-Shirt Swim Club, about growing up fat in a world made for thin people; stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson riffs on being one of 13 children; and Ethio-jazz artist Meklit performs the title track off her new EP "Ethio Blue." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello talk sibling rivalry. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Sloane Crosley, Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 52:26


Writer Sloane Crosley unpacks loss in her memoir, Grief is for People, which poignantly weaves the suicide of a dear friend with the burglary of her home; The New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast shares some of her weirdest dreams from her new illustrated book, I Must Be Dreaming, including meeting Fran Lebowitz… on roller skates; and indie rocker Black Belt Eagle Scout performs “Nobody” from her latest album The Land, The Water, The Sky. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal some recurring dreams of our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Dave Hill and No-No Boy

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 52:32


Comedian and writer Dave Hill dives into his newest book The Awesome Game, which makes the case for why hockey should be more popular in the United States, then tries his hand at the surprisingly popular genre of "hockey romance" novels; and singer-songwriter No-No Boy performs "Western Empress" from his latest album Empire Electric, which tells the history behind the grave of the first Japanese-American settler in Oregon. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the most "awesome games" according to our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Amanda Montell, Laurie Kilmartin, and Lizzie No

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 52:27


Writer and podcaster Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) unpacks her new book The Age of Magical Overthinking, which looks at our cognitive biases, like why some of us worship celebrities or believe in the power of manifestation; stand-up comedian Laurie Kilmartin gets stoked about her son going to college, so she can start dating again; and singer-songwriter Lizzie No performs "Deadbeat" from their newest album Halfsies. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share what truths our listeners are struggling to accept.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Hanif Abdurraqib and Kristin Hersh

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 52:31


Critically acclaimed writer Hanif Abdurraqib unpacks his latest book, There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, in which he explores his lifelong love of the game and what it means to make it; singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses discusses her new book The Future of Songwriting,  where she considers how to be an artist in a commercialized music industry, before performing "I Shine" from her latest album Clear Pond Road. Plus, host Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello share what our listeners are unwavering fans of. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
J. Wortham, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Margo Cilker

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 52:30


Journalist J. Wortham (The New York Times Magazine, Still Processing) recounts what happened when they visited a nude queer beach in Oaxaca; author Curtis Sittenfeld discusses her newest novel Romantic Comedy, which flips the script on the celebrity love story; and singer-songwriter Margo Cilker performs "With the Middle" from her sophomore album Valley of Heart's Delight. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello highlight some favorite romantic moments in cinema. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
W. Kamau Bell, Jane Marie, and Y La Bamba

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 52:20


Comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell discusses his Substack newsletter Who's With Me? and how AI got his comedic personality all wrong; journalist and podcaster Jane Marie breaks down multi-level marketing and how it preys upon working class Americans; and indie band Y La Bamba perform "Crema de Melón." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello unpack some wild scams our listeners have fallen for.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Hari Kondabolu, Kristi Coulter, and Quasi

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 52:29


Comedian Hari Kondabolu discusses his new standup special Vacation Baby and how regrettably he blew off congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on her campaign trail; writer Kristi Coulter unpacks her memoir Exit Interview: The Life and Death of My Ambitious Career, which recounts the often soul-crushing work culture of an Amazon executive; and indie rock duo Quasi performs "Queen of Ears" off their new album Breaking the Balls of History. Plus, host Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello share some of the wildest things children have said to our listeners. 

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Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Dulcé Sloan, Brian Lindstrom, and S.G. Goodman

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 52:26


Comedian Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show) shares some anecdotes from her new book Hello, Friends!: Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs, including how becoming fluent in Spanish as a kid turned her into the neighborhood's child lawyer; filmmaker Brian Lindstrom chats about his documentary Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill, which follows the short life of a 1970s folk singer who went from living in her car to the cover of Rolling Stone, before fading into obscurity; and singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman performs the title track from her album Teeth Marks. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some under-appreciated artists nominated by our listeners. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Sam Sanders, Reggie Watts, and Sway Wild (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 52:24


Podcaster Sam Sanders (Vibe Check) shares his hot takes on pop culture, from the Barbie movie to his favorite nepobaby; comedian Reggie Watts interprets his feelings about generation differences through a spoken word poem; and indie folk duo Sway Wild perform their song "Home," which was inspired by a two-month sailing voyage in British Columbia. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal our listeners' favorite moment in pop culture this year.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Bianca Bosker and Brittany Davis

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 52:25


Journalist and bestselling author Bianca Bosker (Cork Dork) takes us behind the scenes of the highfalutin art world with her new book Get the Picture, before getting a lesson on masterworks from a four-year-old; and singer-songwriter Brittany Davis performs the single "So Fly" from her new album Image Issues. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal the uncharted industries our listeners would love to go undercover in. 

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
R. Eric Thomas, Ian Karmel, and NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND (REBROADCAST)

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 52:29


Author and columnist R. Eric Thomas shares anecdotes from his memoir Congratulations, The Best Is Over, including how baking cupcakes may have saved his life; standup comedian Ian Karmel makes the case for why Arby's is a farm-to-table restaurant; and indie group NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND perform the title track off their new album Big and Kind. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal the surprising differences between our listeners and their partners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
REBROADCAST: Paul F. Tompkins, Safiya Sinclair, Isabeau Waia'u Walker

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 52:18


Comedian Paul F. Tompkins chats about his improv comedy podcast The Neighborhood Listen, where he and fellow comedians re-enact posts from the app Nextdoor; poet Safiya Sinclair discusses her memoir How to Say Babylon, in which she recounts growing up Rastafarian in Jamaica under the strict patriarchy of her father; and singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker performs her song "All My Friends Think I'm Okay." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some unhinged behavior from the neighbors of our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Cheryl Strayed, Jay Jurden, and Dessa

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 52:24


Acclaimed writer Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) discusses her new personal essay "Two Women Walk into a Bar," which follows her complicated relationship with her late mother-in-law; stand-up comedian Jay Jurden bridges the generational divide with some poignantly hilarious observations on Boomers and Gen Z; and singer-rapper-poet Dessa performs "Hurricane Party" from her latest album Bury the Lede. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello unpack the benign (but complicated) relationships our listeners have with the people from their everyday lives.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
REBROADCAST: Aparna Nancherla, Gary Gulman, No-No Boy

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 52:28


Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla discusses her memoir Unreliable Narrator and why her mother made her order pizza to combat her shyness; stand-up comedian Gary Gulman riffs on the false notion of dangerous scissors in elementary school; singer-songwriter and historian No-No Boy performs his song "1603," featured on his latest album Empire Electric, which tells the story of the first non-Native sighting of Oregon by a multicultural crew of sailors who fell through the cracks of history. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello learn about the times our listeners suffered from impostor syndrome.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Emily Flake, Tessa Hulls, and Pure Bathing Culture

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 52:02


Cartoonist Emily Flake (The New Yorker) reveals Joke in a Box, her 70-card deck of creative prompts, which results in some live cartooning from the stage; writer and artist Tessa Hulls discusses her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts, which looks at the three generations of Chinese women in her family; and indie pop duo Pure Bathing Culture perform "The Memento" from their latest album Chalice. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello tells us some favorite (short) jokes.

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Live Wire with Luke Burbank
REBROADCAST: Gary Gulman, Anis Mojgani, and Olive Klug

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 52:22


Comedian Gary Gulman (The Great Depresh) discusses his memoir Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s, his struggles with mental health, and the awkwardness of being recognized in the psyche ward; Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani reads from his newest collection The Tigers, They Let Me and makes the case for why poetry exists all around us; singer-songwriter Olive Klug touches on the TikTok generation of songwriting, before performing her song "Raining in June." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the ways in which our listeners have been unexpectedly cheered up by others.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Moshe Kasher, Mohanad Elshieky, and Glitterfox

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 52:24


Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher dives into his new memoir Subculture Vulture, which explores the six communities which shaped his life, from AA and Burning Man to sign language interpretation and his ultra-Hasidic upbringing; stand-up comedian Mohanad Elshieky tells us why he might be the most dangerous man in America; and indie band Glitterbox perform their single "TV." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello chat about some niche subcultures our listeners have belonged to.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Scott Aukerman, Sarafina El-Badry Nance, and Family Worship Center

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 52:27


Comedian and writer Scott Aukerman brings his wildly popular improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! to book form and reveals how a goofy name and an occupation is really how a character begins; astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance explores her own universe as a woman, scientist, cancer advocate, and one-time swimsuit model in her book Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark; rock ensemble and faux cult Family Worship Center perform "Snake Dance" from their new album Kicked Out Of The Garden. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share the alter egos of some of our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Lindy West, Paul F. Tompkins, and Ural Thomas & The Pain

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 52:37


Bestselling writer Lindy West (Shrill) chats about her new podcast Text Me Back, which unpacks friendship, the news, and text threads; comedian Paul F. Tompkins takes a stab at some other P.F.T. acronyms; and soul ensemble Ural Thomas & The Pain perform "No Distance." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some texting habits that really irk our listeners.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Héctor Tobar, Jena Friedman, and Joseph

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 52:26


Author Héctor Tobar explores the meanings and myths of the term "Latino" in his sixth book Our Migrant Souls; comedian and writer Jena Friedman (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm) chats about her debut collection of essays Not Funny and recounts the time she put her foot in her comedic mouth; and indie folk trio Joseph performs a cover of Tom Waits' song "Come On Up to the House." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello explain why you shouldn't attempt to be as funny as David Sedaris.

Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Maria Bamford and Isabeau Waia'u Walker

Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 51:37


Comedian Maria Bamford chats about her new book Sure, I'll Join Your Cult, which unpacks mental illness and the quest to belong... and why 12-step programs and the Suzuki Method have more in common than you might think. Then, singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker performs her song "The Prince," written as a tribute to her father and the young men of Hawaii who often slip through the cracks. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some cult-adjacent experiences from our listeners.