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American actress

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Lightweights Podcast
Creator of Malcolm in the Middle Reveals the Untold Story Behind the Hit Sitcom, Linwood Boomer!

Lightweights Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 105:22


Linwood Boomer is an Emmy Award-winning television creator, writer, producer, and former actor best known for creating the iconic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. Before revolutionizing family comedy, Boomer portrayed Adam Kendall on Little House on the Prairie and later became a writer and producer on hit series like Night Court and 3rd Rock from the Sun. His grounded, chaotic, and emotionally honest storytelling made Malcolm in the Middle one of the most influential sitcoms of all time and helped shape modern single-camera comedy.   Big thank you to FanDuel! check out the FanDuel app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fanduel-sportsbook-casino/id1413721906   Check out The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and try some incredible drinks!! https://www.coffeebean.com/   WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/oUFzJn4m_LM   Big thank you to FanDuel! check out the FanDuel app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fanduel-sportsbook-casino/id1413721906     Episode 447   Welcome to THE JOE VULPIS PODCAST official YouTube channel! Hosted by Joe Vulpis,  also known as "Ugh It's Joe" and "The Joe". My guests range from rockstars and actors, to hit reality show stars and the largest influencers on the planet. Joe achieved internet notoriety with his unique witty Vlog style videos and passion for food. Amassing a total of more than 3,000,000 followers across social platforms, 500,000,000 Youtube views across his channels, and averages more than 100 million monthly views across all socials! Join the family and hit SUBSCRIBE to stay updated with the best conversations!   GHOST TAGS: Linwood Boomer, Linwood Boomer interview, Malcolm in the Middle creator, Malcolm in the Middle, Malcolm in the Middle podcast, Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, Jane Kaczmarek, Malcolm in the Middle behind the scenes, sitcom creator, TV writer, television producer, Emmy winner, Little House on the Prairie, Adam Kendall, Night Court, 3rd Rock from the Sun, family sitcoms, comedy writer, TV legend, Joe Vulpis Podcast

Today's Episode
The Boroughs (Season 1)

Today's Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 24:56


Looking to retire to an adult community but don't trust the people in charge? Check out The Boroughs. Taking place in New Mexico, home of Area 51 and one state over from Sun City, AZ, Alfred Molina is back fighting Spider-Men and the ghost of his ex-wife, played by Malcolm in the Middle alum Jane Kaczmarek. On the podcast, we run through who this show was made for, what it was based on, what makes it special, what works and doesn't, its cast, and what the reception has been. Tune in to hear our takes. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Selected Shorts
Nothing to Do with Love

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 58:13


Host Meg Wolitzer presents two unconventional love stories, one classic, one contemporary, that avoid the usual tropes of “meet cute,” “opposites attract,” or “happily ever after” but are still engaging.  In “Love in the Slump,” by Evelyn Waugh, clueless upper-crust newlyweds are sent on a comic odyssey.  The reader is Jane Kaczmarek.  And Esther Yi's “Moon” explores something we often mistake for love—obsession--as a young woman is drawn farther and farther into K-Pop fandom. The story was selected by guest editor Min Jin Lee for Best American Short Stories 2023.  It's read by Hettienne Park.  And we hear Lee's and Park's thoughts about the story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gimmicks
MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE goes bowling

Gimmicks

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 105:32


Malcolm in the Middle: "Bowling"Life's still unfair across two different timelines! It's one of the most famous episodes of the 00s working class family sitcom, a Sliding Doors-style look at the consequences of each parent taking the kids bowling. We talk about the masterful filmmaking, effects, and timing that made this experiment work, the show's surprisingly uncontroversial production history, and the different parenting styles of Jane Kaczmarek's Lois and Bryan Cranston's Hal.⁠Take the Glitterjaw Listener Survey⁠⁠⁠ by 5/31 and enter to win a $50 gift card!A proud part of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip us on Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gimmicks Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gimmickspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Disco Tears" by Raven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creative Commons Attribution 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠End song: "Boss of Me" cover for a fake Malcolm Gameboy Advance gameSources: Alex Reid interview with Orlando Sentinel Linwood Boomer interview with Polygon Frankie Muniz interview with AOL

Middling with Eden and Brock
407 - The Safe

Middling with Eden and Brock

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 56:59


Just us today as we breakdown episode 407, "The Safe." We're spotlighting two TV legends who pop up in this episode: Jane Kaczmarek as Frankie's dental school teacher and Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars. Plus, we're sharing some unfiltered thoughts on the Axl & Cassidy storyline and playing an adorable voicemail from one of our youngest listeners.We've got a new show! “The Heck Report” drops every Friday, exclusively on Patreon. Each week, we dive deeper into that week's episode, focusing on specific 'headlines' we want to explore from a viewer's perspective. Think of it as a water cooler chat. We also do a rapid-fire rundown and wrap things up by rating the episode out of 10. It's our unfiltered opinions as viewers, and we want YOU to be part of the conversation! Best of all, it's available to every Patreon member, at every tier!That's all happening at Patreon.com/MiddlingPod. You can subscribe monthly or purchase one off episodes!WE HAVE MERCH! Order your very own Blue Bag or Cross Country Sweatshirt at Bonfire.com/Store/MiddlingPod ! The blue bag is perfect for any occasion - including road trips or visits to the Frugal Hoosier. And the sweatshirt comes in the classic yellow or a variety of other colors. There's hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, and t-shirts. We're wearing them, and we hope you will too!All that and much more, so let's get to Middling! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E1
S1E1: Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

S1E1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 109:18


Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair is Hulu's 2026 revival of the iconic sitcom. The series finds an adult Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) still navigating through his life's struggles, only now from the perspective of a parent and overworked professional. The show brings back the beloved original cast, including Bryan Cranston as the ever-eccentric Hal and Jane Kaczmarek as the formidable Lois. In this 4 episode mini-series Malcolm attempts to break the cycle of his upbringing, only to realize that he's becoming the parent he used to complain about. Critics and audiences alike greeted the nostalgic revival. Reviews highlighted the strong comedic chemistry that remains between the original cast. While some noted the shift to a more cynical tone, most praised the show for staying true to its roots. Was this show worth bringing back after all these years? Listen as the S1E1 boys deep dive Episode 1 to find out if Malcolm's return is a stroke of genius or if life is still just as unfair as ever. Starring: Frankie Muniz , Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, Christopher Masterson, Keeley Karsten, Vaughan Murrae, Kiana Madeira, Jane Kaczmarek, & Caleb Ellsworth-Clark www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD

The BraveMaker Podcast
302: Actress Jane Kaczmarek (Malcom in the Middle) worked w/ director Rani DeMuth on a short film

The BraveMaker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 47:29


Jane Kaczmarek is best known for her role as ‘Lois' on television's award winning Malcolm in the Middle, for which she received 7 consecutive Emmy nominations, multiple Golden Globe and S.A.G. nominations, as well as the Television Critics Award two years running, the only woman to be so honored. She will next be seen among the all-star ensemble in the Duffer Bros upcoming Netflix limited series The Boroughs. She just wrapped the long-awaited reboot of Malcolm in the Middle for Disney +, reuniting with Bryan Cranston & Franke Muniz. Jane's television career began with iconic series St Elsewhere, The Paper Chase, and Hill Street Blues after graduating from The University of Wisconsin and the Yale School of Drama. Starring in innumerable television series since, she continues in her role as ‘Judge Harm' on The Simpsons, and more recently received raves from critics & fans for her role as ‘Cal' opposite LaKeith Stanfield on the Apple + limited series The Changeling, adapted from the bestselling novel.Rani DeMuth is a Carpinteria-based writer/director. Her feature script END OF THE LINE was selected for Film Independent's Screenwriting Lab, Directing Lab & Fast Track Finance Market, with Christina Sibul (Thirteen, Monica) set to produce. Her films have screened at over fifty international festivals and won awards across all categories.She received LACMA's first Art of Film Award for her short THE DOUBLE starring Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts, which sold to Shorts International. Her recent short, AND NOW I LAY ME DOWN, starring Jane Kaczmarek, premiered at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and won Best Dark Comedy at the HollyshortsComedy Film Festival and the Portland Comedy Film Festival. Rani is a Ryan Murphy HALF Initiative fellow and holds a BFA in painting & experimental film from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago & an MFA from the UCLA School of Theater, Film & TV. She's a member of the Alliance of Women Directors and a classically trained pianist.

Showbiz Express
Showbiz Express Tuesday 14-21-26

Showbiz Express

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 1:30


Bryan Cranston on Reuniting with Jane Kaczmarek in "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair"

Tucker Carlson - Audio Biography
Why You Can't Trust Outdated Sources: The Importance of Current Information for Accurate Reporting

Tucker Carlson - Audio Biography

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 1:04 Transcription Available


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Streamgestöber
Malcolm Mittendrin ist zurück: So gut sind die neuen Folgen

Streamgestöber

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026 16:34


Scrubs ist nicht die einzige Comedy-Serie der 2000er, die dieses Jahr ein Revival feiert. Seit dem 10. April streamt die Miniserie Malcom Mittendrin: Unfair wie immer bei Disney+. In vier neuen Episoden kehrt der Cast um Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek und Bryan Cranston zurück in ihren angestammten Rollen – Ganzkörper-Rasur inklusive! Jenny hat die Miniserie gesehen und verrät, ob sie den Ton der Kultsitcom trifft. *** Dieser Podcast wird gesponsert von MagentaTV – dem TV- und Streaming-Angebot der Telekom. Abonniere und bewerte Streamgestöber bei der Podcast-App deines Vertrauens! Wenn du mit deiner Meinung im Podcast landen willst, schick uns eine Sprachnachricht oder einen Kommentar per Mail an podcast@moviepilot.de.

Must Watch
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair | The Miniature Wife | Detective Hole

Must Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 42:46


Hayley Campbell, Scott Bryan and Naga Munchetty review the week's biggest new TV and streaming releases. This week the trio review 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' on Disney+, a four part revival of the hit noughties sitcom which depicts the trials and tribulations of family life. Many of the cast have reprised their roles, including Bryan Cranston as Hal, Jane Kaczmarek as Lois and Frankie Muniz as Malcolm. Next 'The Miniature Wife' a new ten-part comedy drama on Sky. The all star cast is headed by Matthew Macfadyen who plays a scientist who accidentally shrinks his wife Lindy, played by Elizabeth Banks. The drama explores the ever changing power dynamics within relationships. They've also been watching 'Detective Hole' a Norwegian crime drama on Netflix based on the bestselling books by Jo Nesbø. Tobias Santelmann plays Detective Harry Hole, an Oslo police detective who has to hunt down a serial killer while battling a corrupt adversary, Tom Waaler, played by Joel Kinnaman. Remember you can email mustwatch@bbc.co.uk to have your say.

The Last Laugh
Why Bryan Cranston Fought to Revive ‘Malcolm in the Middle'

The Last Laugh

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 37:50


Host Kevin Fallon sits down with the stars of Malcolm in the Middle—Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, and Frankie Muniz—to talk about bringing the beloved chaos of TV's most dysfunctional family back to life more than 20 years later. The cast reflects on returning to their iconic roles, the emotional nostalgia of stepping back onto the set, and why the show's mix of heart, humor, and family dysfunction still resonates today. After the interview, Kevin and producer Rachel Passer dive into the bigger pop-culture moment of TV reboots—debating which revivals work, which ones don't, and why audiences keep craving the comfort of the shows they grew up with. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show
Hour 1: Luka Doncic's Concerning Injury, plus ‘Malcolm in the Middle' Star Jane Kaczmarek In-Studio

The Rich Eisen Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 46:30


Rich reacts to the concerning hamstring injury suffered by Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic in their blowout loss to the OKC Thunder. Actress Jane Kaczmarek joins Rich in-studio to promote her ‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' reboot of the beloved sitcom, discusses her beloved Green Bay Packers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slacker & Steve
Full show - Monday | Phrase you hate | News or Nope - Brenda Song, SNL UK, and Jane Kaczmarek | Slacker went to the ER | OPP - He says "I love you" too much | Should we help out more dogs? | A heated update on Erica's fiancé's bachelor party | Lucky

Slacker & Steve

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 77:12


Full show - Monday | Phrase you hate | News or Nope - Brenda Song, SNL UK, and Jane Kaczmarek | Slacker went to the ER | OPP - He says "I love you" too much | Should we help out more dogs? | A heated update on Erica's fiancé's bachelor party | Lucky chicken | Stupid stories www.instagram.com/theslackershow www.instagram.com/ericasheaaa www.instagram.com/thackiswack www.instagram.com/radioerin Yi!!!

Slacker & Steve
News or Nope - Monday - Brenda Song, SNL UK, and Jane Kaczmarek

Slacker & Steve

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 6:25


These are the headlines you NEED to know about!

The Catered Quiz
2026 Episode 4: Jack Packard Answers Questions About Dark Souls and They Might Be Giants

The Catered Quiz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 24:18


On this edition of The Catered Quiz, Jack Packard of Adventure is Nigh joins the show to answer questions about the Dark Souls video game series and the band They Might Be Giants. We also talk about Comedysportz, Jane Kaczmarek and Ernest Borgnine. Check out Jack's recent Improvised D&D The Sweet Sounds of Chumbawumba. For all things related to Adventure is Nigh, visit adventureisnigh.horse. The 1955 film Marty, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor, is currently streaming for free on Tubi.

Inside Wisconsin
Malcolm in the Middle Mom Jane Kaczmarek!

Inside Wisconsin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 43:17


Jane Kaczmarek is in the Inside Wisconsin Podcast studio with Trevor Thomas & Dario Melendez!You know her as the legendary Lois from Malcolm in the Middle — the mom who could stop a household riot with one look.

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Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE: LIFE'S STILL UNFAIR | OFFICIAL TEASER"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 4:00


Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠ In the latest Notorious Mass Effect segment, Analytic Dreamz reacts to the official teaser for Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair on Hulu. After more than a decade away, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) is pulled back into the chaos of his dysfunctional family when Hal (Bryan Cranston) reaches out, reuniting original stars including Jane Kaczmarek in this four-part revival event. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the teaser footage, nostalgic callbacks, cast returns, and what this limited series revival means for fans of the iconic sitcom. Dive into the unfiltered reaction and analysis as Analytic Dreamz explores the hype building toward the April 10 premiere on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

History & Factoids about today
Dec 21st-Short Girls, Kiefer Sutherland, Ray Romano, Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Zappa, Jane Fonda, Nick Gilder

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 11:09 Transcription Available


National short girl appreciation day. Entertainment from 1967. Pan Am flight 103 Lackabie bombing, 1st basketball game played, 1st crossword puzzle printed. Todays birthdays - Phil Donahue, Jane Fonda, Frank Zappa, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Gilder, Jane Kaczmarek, Lee Roy Parnell, Ray Romano, Keifer Sutherland. George S. Patton died.  (2024)Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Short girls - Don ArndtDay dream believer - The MonkeesFor loving you - Bill Anderson    Jan HowardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Don't eat the yellow snow - Frank ZappaSamuel L. Jackson in Snakes on a planeHot child in the city - Nick GilderWhat kind of fool do you think I am - Lee Roy ParnellExit - It's not love - Dokken      http://dokken.net/

Selected Shorts
Reading Between the Lines

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 59:06


Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about the things she loves most: books and words and why they matter. In Ben Loory's “The Book,” a contrarian volume becomes a literary sensation, and alters one woman's life. The reader is Jane Kaczmarek. In “Things I Know to be True” by Kendra Fortmeyer, originally published in One Story, a damaged veteran uses words to hold his life together. The reader is Calvin Leon Smith. And in a special feature, Wolitzer visits a favorite indie bookstore, Three Lives & Company: http://threelives.com/who.html The Greenwich Village icon, which was founded in the 1980s, is a haven for readers, writers, and book lovers of all kinds. Michael Cunningham calls it “One of the greatest bookstores on the face of the Earth. Every single person who works there is incredibly knowledgeable and well read and full of soul.” And you'll meet some of them—and the books they treasure--on this show. 

Selected Shorts
Margaret Atwood: Future Imperfect

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 57:24


Meg Wolitzer presents stories by the incomparable Margaret Atwood, drawn from SELECTED SHORTS' archives and a live performance evening hosted by the author. “There Was Once” is a brief satire about the art of writing and the importance of free speech. It's performed by René Auberjonois, Zach Grenier, and Jane Kaczmarek. “Widows,” performed by Ellen Burstyn, is a delicate and ironic tale in which a recently widowed woman becomes accustomed to her new role. And Atwood is in full dystopian throttle in “Freeforall” where reproductive rights have become a matter of life and death. The reader is Becky Ann Baker. Portions of Atwood's onstage talk with fellow writer A.M. Homes are also featured, and the full interview is available as a bonus on our podcast.

Selected Shorts
Celebrating the O'Henry Prize, with Amor Towles

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 58:14


Host Meg Wolitzer is presents two stories from a live SELECTED SHORTS evening celebrating the O'Henry Prize, with guest editor Amor Towles, bestselling author of volumes including A Gentleman from Moscow.On today's show, Allegra Hyde imagines the very near future as a never-ending road trip, in “Mobilization,” read by Jane Kaczmarek.  And a family is disrupted by the arrival of a young woman in “The Import,” by Jai Chakrabarti, read by Arjun Gupta.

Tread Perilously
Tread Perilously -- Malcolm In The Middle: Living Will

Tread Perilously

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 99:07


Tread Perilously's WandaVision month continues with an episode of Malcolm in the Middle called "Living Will." Hal's inability to make a decision comes to the fore when he is given power of attorney for a neighbor currently in a vegetative state. With doctors, family, and other neighbors encouraging him to make a choice, will Hal be able to decide if the man lives or dies? Meanwhile, Craig reaches out to the boys about learning to fight dirty so he can take on a long-term bully. But when the bully turns out to be family with an offer to run a chain of gymnasiums, will Craig fold? Erik tries to recall why his younger self didn't want to watch Malcolm in the Middle. Justin remembers his time with the show. WandaVision matters more than it has in previous weeks. Bryan Cranston proves, once again, that he is a great actor. Jane Kaczmarek also gets her flowers. Justin offers some of the Malcolm lore. Erik determines movies that are worse than Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. David Anthony Higgins' origin is revealed. The Robert Loggia commercial reappears. Jack LaLane emerges from the mists of forgotten TV history. The mystery of Dwayne Johnson's feet is solved and Scott Lang turns out to be the most important superhero.

S1E1
S1E1: Whitney

S1E1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 106:20


"Whitney" is a semi-autobiographical comedy created by and starring Whitney Cummings that aired on NBC from 2011–2013. It follows Whitney, a photographer, and her live-in boyfriend, Alex (Chris D'Elia), as they navigate their three-year relationship without the intention of getting married. Critics were mixed in their reviews but many felt the show lacked originality. NBC decided to not renew the show for a third season due to its declining ratings and struggles to find a consistent audience. Will the S1E1 boys get behind this one? Listen as they deep dive the show's pilot episode. Starring: Whitney Cummings, Chris D'Elia, Rhea Seehorn, Zoe Lister-Jones, Dan O'Brien, Maulik Pancholy, Jane Kaczmarek, & Loni Love www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD

Selected Shorts
Friendly Advice

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 59:20


Host Meg Wolitzer present three stories in which friendly advice is proffered, whether it's wanted or not.  The title of the first, by Meghana Indurti and Tyler Fowler, says it all: “Relationship Advice from Your Aunt Who Has Been Divorced Six Times.”  It's read by Jane Kaczmarek.  In Mira Jacob's “Death by Printer,” a YouTube DIY video seems to have a mind of its own.The reader is Rita Wolf.  And a husband dispenses lavish advice at a wedding brimming with his wife's exes in “The Happiest Day of Your Life,” by Katherine Damm, read by Santino Fontana.

Selected Shorts
Friendship!

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 58:15


On this show, host Meg Wolitzer gets friendly, and shares three stories about friendships of all kinds. Kelly Stout's zinger “Let's Get Drinks,” offers up the perils of conducting a social life via hyperbolic texts, which are hilariously performed by Jane Curtin and Jane Kaczmarek. Next, “True Friendship,” by Jorge Hernandez, describes a life-long friend who's almost too good to be—true. The reader is Michael Urie. And three misfits fit together in Anthony Marra's “The Last Words of Benito Picone,” performed by John Turturro. A brief interview with Turturro follows the story.

Real Talk with OSYL
#243 - Amazon Sells Cars... WUT

Real Talk with OSYL

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 56:45


Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Yappin N Shxt! In today's episode:   Amazon sells cars now. Well, just Hyundais, but still. Amazon plans to add more manufacturers next year.Honda and Nissan looking to possibly merge.  Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are reuniting for a new four-episode run of “Malcolm in the Middle” for Disney+ — 25 years after the beloved sitcom first launched.Bluey, the absurdly popular Australian animated kids series, is getting a Disney movie adaptation in 2027.Yappin N Shxt is a production of Lost Dawgs Media.Listen to us on all of your favorite podcasting apps!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yappinnshxtpod/

History & Factoids about today
Dec 21st-Short Girls, Kiefer Sutherland, Ray Romano, Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Zappa, Jane Fonda, Nick Gilder

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 11:09


National short girl appreciation day. Entertainment from 1967. Pan Am flight 103 Lackabie bombing, 1st basketball game played, 1st crossword puzzle printed. Todays birthdays - Phil Donahue, Jane Fonda, Frank Zappa, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Gilder, Jane Kaczmarek, Lee Roy Parnell, Ray Romano, Keifer Sutherland. George S. Patton died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Short girls - Don ArndtDay dream believer - The MonkeesFor loving you - Bill Anderson    Jan HowardBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Don't eat the yellow snow - Frank ZappaSamuel L. Jackson in Snakes on a planeHot child in the city - Nick GilderWhat kind of fool do you think I am - Lee Roy ParnellExit - It's not love - Dokken      http://dokken.net/

Multiverse News
Hayley Atwell in Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel's Nova Series, Kraven Ends the Sonyverse, DC Teases Superman Trailer

Multiverse News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 79:14


Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes Just like that, the much discussed, but never official, Nova Disney Plus series, has gone from rumored to confirmed with Deadline reporting the onboarding of a showrunner: Criminal Minds' Ed Bernero. Bernero, who also co-created the Criminal Minds spinoff, Suspect Behavior, will serve as writer and showrunner for the Richard Ryder-focused series. Additionally, off the heels of last week's reports about Chris Evans' return to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday, last Friday, Variety broke the news that Evans' frequent scene partner, Hayley Atwell is also expected to reprise her role as Agent Peggy Carter. While the DCU officially launched earlier this month with the premiere of Creature Commandos on Max, James Gunn's first live action offering, next summer's Superman, unveiled its official poster via social media Monday morning. The image, a motion graphic, is an obvious allusion to Christopher Reeves' take on the character, and showcases David Corenswett's Superman ascending in flight, accompanied by a remix of John Williams' classic score and a tagline that reads, ‘Look up.' Exciting details; all of which preempts the gut punch that the official teaser trailer will not release until Thursday… (Thanks, James…) Elsewhere, horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan has been given the go ahead to write his standalone Clayface film. Without a director attached yet, it's unclear whether this film will be a part of the Matt Reeves The Batman/Penguin crime Elseworld, though Gunn referred to it as a DCU film. Currently slated for a September 2026 release, Flanagan previously described it as a horror/thriller/tragedy while expressing interest back as early as 2021. Kraven the Hunter, the latest and perhaps final entry of Sony's Spider-Man-less universe, opened this weekend to a disappointing $11 million total, a franchise low. In the wake of this fumble, just the most recent in a long string, many a Sony insider have come out of the woodwork to spill the tea, resulting in the internet being ablaze with claims that the studio is finally pulling the plug. But, not so fast! While it does sound like Sony will stop making spin-offs without Spider-Man, the studio remains quote, ‘deeply invested' in projects that include the marquee character and his many variations, including the Spider-Man Noir series that is in production in partnership with Amazon. Michael Gracey is in talks to direct Disney's live-action Tangled with a screenplay by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson  from the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot. Variety has learned that Austin Butler is set to star in Luca Guadagnino‘s new interpretation of the book “American Psycho” by Bret Easton Ellis for Lionsgate. Per Deadline, Joseph Quinn is reportedly set to play George Harrison in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopic series. Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr, Paul Mescal is expected to play Paul McCartney, and Harris Dickinson is the frontrunner for John Lennon. Marvel Comics announced Godzilla vs. Marvel, a six-issue one-shot series marking their first Godzilla crossover in nearly 50 years. The series spans different time periods, starting with a Fantastic Four story. Malcolm in the Middle is returning for a four-episode revival on Disney+ to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Original stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek will reprise their roles as Malcolm and his parents, Hal and Lois. The Hollywood Reporter claims Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach pitched a Barbie sequel to Warner Bros., but both their rep and the studio deny it. “There is no legitimacy to this,” says the filmmakers' rep, while Warner Bros. calls the report “inaccurate.” The previously announced DCU film Dynamic Duo has received a release date of June 30th, 2028.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Steve Newall: Flicks.co.nz editor on Malcolm in the Middle getting a Disney+ revival

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 4:28 Transcription Available


The early 2000s hit sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is getting a four-episode revival on Disney+, 25 years after the show first aired. Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are set to return for the project - but no airdate has been confirmed yet. Flicks.co.nz editor Steve Newall wonders if this reboot will uphold the legacy of the original - which went on to inspire sitcoms that came after. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selected Shorts
Breaking Up is Hard to Do

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 59:34


Host Meg Wolitzerpresents works that reflect on the loss of love, creatively imagined by a quartet of thoughtful writers.  In “The Space,” by Christopher Boucher, a lost love is replaced by—her absence.  The reader is Rob Yang.  In Wendi Kaufman's “Helen on Eighty-Sixth Street,” the loss is the backstory, as a lively ‘tween, voiced by Donna Lynne Champlin, finds ways to deflect the emotional fallout from her father's absence.  Sharon Olds' wrenching poem, “Last Look,” read by Jane Kaczmarek, is our palette clearer before we close with a Raymond Carver classic, “Why Don't You Dance?”The couple idly roving a lawn sale don't realize they are walking through the detritus of lost relationship.The reader is Corey Stoll.

Let's Talk - Movies
Falling in Love (1984) - Fun Facts

Let's Talk - Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 5:15


Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 76: Falling in Love (1984) - Fun FactsJason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Falling in Love.Falling in Love (1984)Synopsis: Although they live married lives, two strangers keep running into each other, starting a friendship that could blossom into so much more.Director: Ulu GrosbardWriter: Michael CristoferCinematographer: Peter SuschitzkyComposer: Dave GrusinCast: Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel, Jane Kaczmarek, George Martin, David Clennon, Dianne Wiest, Victor Argo, Jesse Bradford, Frances ConroyRecorded: 09-19-24Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHosts:Jason Connell#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #fallinginloveSend us a textSupport the show

Selected Shorts
The Me I Used to Be

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 57:32


Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works about change.  Yalcin Tosun's “Muzaffer and Bananas” explores the awkward rites of passage of two teenaged boys.  It's performed by Arian Moayed.  In Anya DeNiro's “Take Pills and Wait for Hips,” performed by Pooya Mohseni, a trans woman reflects on her life before and after the change.  And a former couple rehearse the disintegration of their relationship—on a street corner—in A.M. Homes' “Goodbye to the Road Not Taken” performed by Jane Kaczmarek and Tony Shalhoub.

Selected Shorts
Miracle Grow

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 56:39


Host Meg Wolitzer presents two works about growth helped along by some sort of fantastical assistance. The characters in these pieces are stuck—and consciously or not, they're looking for something to give them just a little push. And that nudge comes in the form of magic. In “Isabella's Garden,” by Naomi Kritzer, a backyard nature site presents a young family with a new world of fertility. The reader is Jane Kaczmarek. In “My Dear You,” by Rachel Khong, performed by Annie Q, the afterlife provides a perfect platform for questions about love, commitment, and the meaning of forever. After the reading, Wolitzer talks to Khong about the story and her writing process.

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Adam Carolla Show
Ernie Hudson + Gina and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

Adam Carolla Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 152:54 Transcription Available


#1 ACS #1998 (feat. Ernie Hudson, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 01/30/2017 Release Date 01/31/2017 #2 ACS #1999 (feat. David Smalley, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 01/31/2017 Release Date 02/01/2017 #3 ACS #2090 (feat. David Wild, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 06-07-2017 – Release Date 06-08-2017 #4 ACS #2095 (feat. Dave Dameshek, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 06/14/2017 Release Date 06/15/2017 #5 ACS #2232 (feat. Vinnie Tortorich, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop Recorded 01/04/2018 Release Date 01/05/2018 #6 ACS #3012 (feat. Ira Rosen, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 03/03/2021 Release Date 03/04/2021 #7 ACS #3015 (feat. Jane Kaczmarek, Vinnie Tortorich, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 03/08/2021 Release Date 03/09/2021 Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner

Carolla Classics
Ernie Hudson + Gina and Bryan

Carolla Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 152:54


#1 ACS #1998 (feat. Ernie Hudson, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 01/30/2017 Release Date 01/31/2017 #2 ACS #1999 (feat. David Smalley, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 01/31/2017 Release Date 02/01/2017 #3 ACS #2090 (feat. David Wild, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 06-07-2017 – Release Date 06-08-2017 #4 ACS #2095 (feat. Dave Dameshek, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 06/14/2017 Release Date 06/15/2017 #5 ACS #2232 (feat. Vinnie Tortorich, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop Recorded 01/04/2018 Release Date 01/05/2018 #6 ACS #3012 (feat. Ira Rosen, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 03/03/2021 Release Date 03/04/2021 #7 ACS #3015 (feat. Jane Kaczmarek, Vinnie Tortorich, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop) Recorded 03/08/2021 Release Date 03/09/2021 Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner

Selected Shorts
Nothing To Do With Love

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 58:28


Host Meg Wolitzer presents two unconventional love stories, one classic, one contemporary, that avoid the usual tropes of “meet cute,” “opposites attract,” or “happily ever after” but are still engaging.  In “Love in the Slump,” by Evelyn Waugh, clueless upper-crust newlyweds are sent on a comic odyssey.  The reader is Jane Kaczmarek.  And Esther Yi's “Moon” explores something we often mistake for love—obsession, as a young woman is drawn farther and farther into K-Pop fandom.The story was selected by guest editor Min Jin Lee for Best American Short Stories 2023.  It's read by Hettienne Park.  And we hear Lee's and Park's thoughts about the story.

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Best American Short Stories 2021 with Jesmyn Ward

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 57:57


Guest host Jane Kaczmarek presents two stories from the Best American Short Stories 2021 anthology selected by guest editor Jesmyn Ward. Both involve adolescents facing displacement or rejection, but the stories are set in very different environments: One takes place in a surreal, Soviet-occupied Afghanistan, and one inside a junior high school in Tennessee.  First, Leo Solomon reads “Playing Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain,” by Jamil Jan Kochai.  Then we hear “Biology,” a beautiful story by Kevin Wilson, performed by Mike Doyle.  And Ward comments briefly on her approach to creating this year's diverse anthology. 

30 Going On 13
Malcolm In The Middle (The Emma Stone Episode)

30 Going On 13

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 70:35


In this episode we discuss how loose lipped we got during our live show, the way GusGus carries cheese, our take on the new seasons of True Detective and Fargo, Drake's leaked (long?) dick pic, the name Riley Stone as a perfect pornstar name, Lois' voluminous mom hair, Reese's standard issue spikey hair, the 2000s boom of pig-based pranks, Liv's experience with a pregnant Bhad Baby bully, how you have to age into your love and respect for Lois, how Hal is the only loveable lazy husband, our PTSD from toxic teen girl friendships and SO MUCH MORE!!!

S1E1
S1E1: Malcolm in the Middle

S1E1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 105:58


"Malcolm in the Middle" is a sitcom that first premiered on the Fox network on January 9, 2000, and ran for seven seasons. The series revolves around the Wilkerson family (Their last name which is only disclosed in the pilot episode), with the central character being Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz. Malcolm is a highly intelligent and gifted young boy who finds himself in a middle-class family with often chaotic and dysfunctional dynamics. "Malcolm in the Middle" received critical acclaim for its humor, writing, and performances. A pre "Breaking Bad" Bryan Cranston's portrayal of Hal earned him widespread recognition, and the show was praised for its realistic depiction of the challenges and dynamics within a large family. It won several Emmy Awards and Golden Globes during its run. The show remains fondly remembered as a standout sitcom from the early 2000s. Starring: Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan, Catherine Lloyd Burns, & Craig Lamar Traylor www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD

Lake Effect: Full Show
Tuesday 1/2/24 Best-Of 2023: Neil deGrasse Tyson, actress Jane Kaczmarek, 50 years of hip-hop in Milwaukee

Lake Effect: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 51:23


We talk with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about science, education and stargazing. Milwaukee native and actress Jane Kaczmarek talks about her return to the stage. Plus, we look at how Milwaukee celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

The Roundtable
Jane Kaczmarek in "Our Town" at The Sharon Playhouse through 9/24

The Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 28:56


Jane Kaczmarek may be a three-time Golden Globe nominee for playing Lois in the television series “Malcolm in the Middle,” but she considers theatre home. Over the past few years, she starred in "Long Day's Journey Into Night" at the Geffen Playhouse and "The Roommate" and "Tell Me I'm Not Crazy" at Williamstown Theatre Festival. This month, she'll play the Stage Manager in "Our Town" at Sharon Playhouse in Sharon, Connecticut through September 24.

Selected Shorts
#42 Reading Between the Lines

Selected Shorts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 59:08


Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about the things she loves most: books and words and why they matter. In Ben Loory's “The Book,” a contrarian volume becomes a literary sensation, and alters one woman's life. The reader is Jane Kaczmarek. In “Things I Know to be True,” by Kendra Fortmeyer, originally published in One Story,” a damaged veteran uses words to hold his life together. The reader is Calvin Leon Smith. And in a special feature, Wolitzer visits a favorite indie bookstore, Three Lives & Company.

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Margaret Atwood: Future Imperfect

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 58:27


Host Meg Wolitzer presents stories by the incomparable Margaret Atwood, drawn from our archives and a live performance evening hosted by the author. “There Was Once” is a brief satire about the art of writing and the importance of free speech. It's performed by René Auberjonois, Zach Grenier, and Jane Kaczmarek. “Widows,” performed by Ellen Burstyn, is a delicate and ironic tale in which a recently widowed woman becomes accustomed to her new role. And Atwood is in full dystopian throttle in “Freeforall” where reproductive rights have become a matter of life and death. The reader is Becky Ann Baker. Both “Widows” and “Freeforall” have been published in Atwood's new collection Old Babes in the Wood: Stories. Portions of Atwood's onstage talk with fellow writer A.M. Homes are also featured.

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Friendship!

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 58:50


On this show, host Meg Wolitzer gets friendly, and shares three stories about friendships of all kinds.  Kelly Stout's zinger “Let's Get Drinks,” offers up the perils of conducting a social life via hyperbolic texts, which are hilariously performed by Jane Curtin and Jane Kaczmarek.  Next, “True Friendship,” by Jorge Hernandez describes a life-long friend who's almost too good to be—true.  The reader is Michael Urie.  And three misfits fit together in Anthony Marra's “The Last Words of Benito Picone,” performed by John Turturro. A brief interview with Turturro follows the story. 

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Too Hot For Radio: Roxane Gay "Men On Bikes"

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 27:01 Very Popular


Roxane Gay's story was published in an issue of McSweeney's Quarterly Concern in which all the authors "covered" a story, in the way a musician might cover a famous song. Gay took a famous Margaret Atwood story, titled "Rape Fantasies," as her inspiration. Both "Rape Fantasies" and "Men on Bikes" are about imagination, revenge and joking about subjects that make people uneasy. It's read by actress Jane Kaczmarek.Comedian Alison Leiby knows how to make us laugh about a subject people aren't prepared to laugh about. Her solo show "Oh God, a Show About Abortion," had a sold-out run in New York and has been touring the U.S. She and host Aparna Nancherla discuss how she approached finding the funny in a hot button topic.

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Jokes and Poems with Mike Birbiglia and J. Hope Stein

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 66:04


We reprise a recent favorite this week:  Guest host Jane Curtin presents a cornucopia of jokes, poems, and stories from a live program with comedian Mike Birbiglia and poet J. Hope Stein. The couple shares material from their book, The New One, about the birth of their daughter, as well as works from some of their favorite writers. Among the featured works are stories and poetry by Joy Harjo, Paige Lewis, Ada Limón, Simon Rich, David Sedaris, Maggie Smith, and Zadie Smith. With performances by Mike Birbiglia, Jane Kaczmarek, Carmen Lynch, Andrea Martin, Kaneza Schaal, and J. Hope Stein

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New Frontiers

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 60:12 Very Popular


Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about quests and travel, which pose the question “How far do we need to go to find what we want, whether that something be an ephemeral pleasure, a lasting relationship, or a symbolic object?” In Margaret Atwood's playful origin story “The Martians Claim Canada,” extraterrestrials invade—in search of a good musical. Jane Kaczmarek reads. In Lesley Nneka Arimah's powerful “Options,” performed by Zainab Jah, a discarded daughter seeks love. And in the third, “Chivalry,” master fantasist Neil Gaiman finds the Holy Grail—in the most unlikely hands. Christina Pickles reads.   

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The Me I Used to Be

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 60:10 Very Popular


Host Meg Wolitzer presents three works about change.  Yalcin Tosun's “Muzaffer and Bananas” explores the awkward rites of passage of two teenaged boys.  It's performed by Arian Moayed.  In Anya DeNiro's “Take Pills and Wait for Hips,” performed by Pooya Mohseni, a trans woman reflects on her life before and after the change.  And a former couple rehearse the disintegration of their relationship—on a street corner—in A.M. Homes' “Goodbye to the Road Not Taken' performed by Jane Kaczmarek and Tony Shaloub.

Selected Shorts
Miracle Grow

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 58:30 Very Popular


Host Meg Wolitzer presents two works about growth helped along by some sort of fantastical assistance. The characters in these pieces are stuck; consciously or not, they're looking for something to give them just a little push. And that nudge comes in the form of magic. In “Isabella's Garden” by Naomi Kritzer, a backyard nature site presents a young family with a new world of fertility. The reader is Jane Kaczmarek. In “My Dear You” by Rachel Khong, performed by Annie Q., the afterlife provides a perfect platform for questions about love, commitment, and the meaning of forever. After the reading, Wolitzer talks to Khong about the story and her writing process.

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