‘Lost Notes’: Hanif Abdurraqib’s Look at the Music of 1980 Is More Than a Sonic Time Capsule
The writer and poet’s seven-part season extends far beyond a look at the state of the industry 40 years ago.
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Alice Fraser Embraced the Impossible Challenge of Being Funny Every Day of 2020
The host of the satirical news podcast “The Last Post” explains how writing an alternate reality’s headlines helps her deal with the ones from our own.
‘Articles of Interest’: Avery Trufelman Can Help You Rethink What You Wear
The podcast host and former “99% Invisible” producer makes a convincing case for clothing as art and that you don’t necessarily have to describe how something looks to tell a great story.
‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast’ Is Shaping the Sound of Creativity
The storytelling and producing team of George the Poet and Benbrick share the passions behind their award-winning journey through artistic freedom.
‘Soundstage’: Heather Christian Wrote a Stirring Anthem for Just Getting Through the Day
“Prime: A Practical Breviary” is our pick for the best podcast episode of the year so far. Here’s how it came together.
‘Dirty Diana’: How Director Shana Feste Used Lockdown to Make a Very Sexy Podcast That ‘Terrified’ Her
The “Country Strong” and “Run Sweetheart Run” filmmaker tells IndieWire about the creative process behind her Demi Moore-starring series, which was inspired by her own desires, both professional and personal.
TCA Winter Press Tour: How Entertainment Mergers Cause Transparency to Fade – TV Podcast
On the surface, the scene in Pasadena the past two weeks introduced new shows from a variety of networks. In reality, it was new shows from a few select monopolies.
What the 2020 Emmys Can Learn From the Golden Globes — TV Podcast
Or how Ricky Gervais makes a strong case for hostless awards shows.
James Adomian Has Become the Podcast World’s Man of 1000 Famous Voices
From a fateful sitdown with Bernie Sanders to a neverending guest list of comedians, the host of “The Underculture” is using celebrity impressions to help make sense of the world.
How Do You Make a Fictional True Crime Podcast Sound Like the ‘Real’ Thing?
“This Sounds Serious,” a scripted, satirical take on the standard investigative audio series, pokes fun at a genre by making its version in many of the same ways.
‘Dolly Parton’s America’: The Special Relationship That Helped Illuminate the Icon
Producer and “Radiolab” vet Shima Oliaee explains how the lengthy and sometimes secretive process of interviewing Dolly Parton helped lead to a better understanding of humanity.
The 50 Best Podcast Episodes of 2019
Featuring some of the best offerings from Radiotopia, Earwolf, Gimlet, and the world of independent series, these are the year’s stories to remember.
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