Kelly Craig's directing debut on “The Edge of Seventeen" was made with the help of her mentor, James L. Brooks; now that Donald Trump is headed to the White House, is it possible the presidential election could also change the fortunes of movie
Three days of a juice diet has had an unexpected affect on Luke. He and Andrew discuss their favorite political musical parodist, Bob Dylan's Nobel-level reticence, and a high-level Instagram copycat (who is probably not a troll, even though An
Andrew has a cold. Luke just back from the doctor, a little worse for wear. And Olive had a tough time at the vet. They discuss these developments. They also discuss a new, sobering policy at a Canadian beer company and an infuriating new polic
Actress Ruth Negga may be Irish, but she says she related to Ruth Loving, the American woman she plays in “Loving.” Both women are of mixed race, a fact that got Ruth and her husband, Richard, into legal trouble when interracial marriage was il
Luke joins Andrew at the offices of Walsh, Walsh and Doormat for a update on his juice diet and PodCat's health. They also discuss one man's air-horn-centered revenge plot and Blair Walsh's career setback.
Eric Heisserer adapted he short story "Story of Your Life" by scientist and writer Ted Chiang into the new film "Arrival," starring Amy Adams. Heisserer reflects on why it was so important to him that the scientists in the movie speak the way t
Your staunchly vegan auntie’s anti-meat attitudes are disrupting your family’s Thanksgiving gathering. How do you ease tensions, respect dietary choices, and still embrace the bird?
The eight-part PBS documentary series presents "Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music," from the 1950s to present day. Featured artists include Sly Stone, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Beck, Bon Iver, and Public Enemy.
We celebrate our podcast’s first birthday with John Maeda, design legend, technologist, artist, and the global head of design and inclusion of Automattic, the company that basically runs every website you visit. We discuss optimism, hope, and h
Andrew "Michael Winslow" Walsh creates a new TBTL sound effect on the fly. He and Luke discuss their plans for TBTL under a Trump presidency. They also discuss one of the most charming stories ever related to a smash-and-grab. And they pay trib
The following paragraphs are excerpted from the secret diary of Andrew Walsh. This entry was dated November 2nd, 2020. It was presented at the Public Radio Program Directors Conference in New San Diego on February 33rd, 2055. Mr. Walsh was not
Fifty years ago, Judy Collins recorded Leonard Cohen's “Suzanne” and introduced him to the wider world; music producer Hal Willner talks about the project that pulled Cohen out of semi-retirement; Pussy Riot co-founder Nadya Tolokno discusses a
Jon Robin Baitz's "Vicuña" now has a different resonance for actor Harry Groener, who plays a Donald Trump-like character; the final part of Richard Nelson’s trilogy, “Women of a Certain Age,” was set on election day and it premiered at N.Y.'s
Luke and Andrew try to move on from the election with lighter topics, like prison breaks and famous Albanians. We also get to hear an actual song from the secret Wu-Tang record that was never meant for our ears.
Luke and Carey come home to an unwanted surprise at Burbank Springs, and we climb into the TBTL Time Machine to remember what the guys said the day Tronald Dump announced he wanted to be President. Also, did Chris Hayes’ faustian bargain re: Th
If Hillary Clinton is elected, she probably won't want to emulate the women presidents depicted on TV and in films; The Second City comedy troupe and Slate magazine teamed up for a “completely unbiased political revue”; which late night shows h
Jen “Flash” Andrews stops by again to discuss Historic Beer, Lucky Champagne, and what it’s *really* like to live in a tiny house. Thanks to David Kruetz and Kate Nickel for making this episode of TBTL possible!
"Parks and Rec" alum Nick Offerman carves out his own niche, solves problems with bear hugs... Singer and godfather-of-memes Rick Astley lists some alternatives to his beloved "Rick-roll"... Journalist Emily Witt ponders sex and love in the 21s
Benjamin Millepied opens up about why he abandoned a lifetime appointment at the Paris Opera Ballet to return full-time to the L.A. Dance Project; 'Doctor Strange' is the latest Marvel movie that will dominate the box office, but there's a cast
Jen "Flash" Andrews stops by and discusses Men's Jewelry, Sports Grudges, Lindsey Lohan, and Starbucks "Pup Cups", plus hands out some advice for a listener with a workplace "OPP".
"The Ivory Game" directors used hidden cameras and bulletproof vests as they captured the underground ivory trade for the documentary that they hope will save elephants from extinction; writer-director Barry Jenkins opens up about the personal