Invertabrate Zoologist, Apurva Narechania joins Dave and Michael to play science related music and talk about some really smart stuff: emergence properties, dinosaurs, DNA as mass storage, exoplanets and the possibility of life on other planets.

In this episode Dave and Michael talk with drummer Rudy Royston about his 2014 recording “303” on Greenleaf Music.

Hosts Dave Douglas and Michael Bates continue the podcast with episode 15 in which they chat with saxophonist composer Greg Osby about generating creative ideas, finding new musicians, and more.

Part 2 of Dave Douglas' sit down with John Zorn recorded on September 12th, 2013 at WNYU Studios.

Dave sits down with John Zorn for a conversation at the WNYU studios.

Miguel Zenon and Dave Douglas talk about Miguel's music including his latest self-released album "Oye!!! Live In Puerto Rico," as well as his recent travels.

The ANFTD team welcomes trumpeter/composer and former Dave Douglas teacher John McNeil for a trumpet geekfest.

Saxophonist and composer John O'Gallagher joins the ANFTD team to discuss his Anton Webern Project, and a new book he authored on Twelve-Tone Improvisation.

Artist Steve Bryam joins Dave and Michael for a talk about his process and his works including album art for Tim Berne's Screwgun Records, the Beastie Boys, Slayer, Dave Douglas, and many more.

Myra Melford joins the ANFTD team for a discussion of her music including a new solo piano album, being inspired by nonmusical art forms, and collaborations in improvisational music and food.