We’ve got comedy, we’ve got awkward adolescent moments, we got yer hypotheticals and, oh, so much more! Comedian and author, Margot Leitman joins us to talk about her new book “Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase.” And, co-directors Felicity Price and Kieran Darcy-Smith, skypes in to talk about their new movie “Wish You … Continue reading »
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Author Andrew Solomon, Far From the Tree; Public Sex, Private Lives film and Body Image Survival Guide
We have award-winning, best-selling author Andrew Solomon with us to discuss his fascinating new book, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity. We’ll talk with Director Simone Jude about her documentary “Public Sex, Private Lives” and find out what goes on behind the scenes in the porn industry. Plus the best … Continue reading »
Bhi Bhiman, Trekkie Love and Frances Ha!
This week’s show is packed with glorious music, discussions of some wonderful new films, hilarity and other greatness. The sublime Bhi Bhiman is back from a European tour and here tonight to blow our minds with his music and stories from the road. And, we’ll talk with Simon Pegg and John Cho, Stars of STAR … Continue reading »
Meet John Cho and Simon Pegg, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS {VIDEO}
We went on a secret mission a couple weeks ago and screened the new STAR TREK movie, INTO DARKNESS. We talked to stars John Cho (SULU) and Simon Pegg (SCOTTY) and they boldly discussed their new movie, as no men have done before. It just hit theaters nationwide yesterday and we were so on it! Watch … Continue reading »
Meet Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, FRANCES HA {VIDEO}
FRANCES HA– out this week, is co-written by Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig, who also stars. The film is a love story about a friendship–and about that often awkward transition in life between post-college and adulthood. Get a sneak peek at our interview with Greta Gerwig here! Noah Baumbach made his movie debut with Kicking … Continue reading »
The Wiggles band; Author Kelly Corrigan; Comedian Jen Kirkman; Praise to Criticism Ratio
Author Kelly Corrigan and Laura Clydesdale of Notes & Words join us in studio to talk about their upcoming event benefitting Oakland Children’s Hospital. And, super funny and sometimes drunk comedian Jen Kirkman talks about her new book “I Can Barely Take Care of Myself.” She’s appearing all weekend at The Punchline in San Francisco. And, … Continue reading »
Michael Hainey, Author “After Visiting Friends” {VIDEO}
Michael Hainey, Deputy Editor of GQ visited our studio to talk about his new memoir, “After Visiting Friends.” You can watch the interview here. Michael Hainey’s father died when he was six years old. At the age of thirty-five, Bob Hainey was found dead, alone near his car, on Chicago’s North Side. Years later, Michael … Continue reading »
Weddings: Eating, Planning, Not Eating, Divorcing Friends; A RIVER CHANGES COURSE documentary
We’re talking weddings: wedding planning, wedding eating, not eating and divorcing. We’ve got experts chiming in as well: Signe Darpinian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is with us to talk about how brides can prepare for their big day without obsessing on food. And, Thomas P. Farley, aka Mr. Manners joins us to talk about … Continue reading »
Dennis Quaid and Ramin Bahrani, AT ANY PRICE {VIDEO}
We had the chance to sit down with Dennis Quaid and Ramin Bahrani, writer/director to talk about their new film, AT ANY PRICE. Watch the interview right here! In the competitive world of modern agriculture, ambitious HENRY WHIPPLE (Dennis Quaid) wants his rebellious son DEAN (Zac Efron) to help expand his family’s farming empire. … Continue reading »
Mary Roach; Dennis Quaid and Ramin Bahrani; Liz Scarboro
Cadavers, Sex, Space and the “ins and outs” of the Digestive System. Author of all things taboo and interesting, Mary Roach is in the house to help us digest her newest book Gulp! And, writer/director Ramin Bahrani and actor, Dennis Quaid chat with us about their new film, At Any Price. Plus author Elizabeth Scarboro … Continue reading »