All Of It with Alison Stewart

Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator and host of the hit podcast Song Exploder, and its Netflix spin-off, in which he breaks down songs with the musicians who made them. In the past, Hirway has also released original music as The One AM Radio and with actor Lakeith Stanfield as Moors. On March 30, he will release his first EP under his own name, titled Rooms I Used To Call My Own, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Jay Som, and other artists. He joins us for a Listening Party and to preview his upcoming concert at The Bell House on March 21.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

Colin Hay, founder of the band Men at Work, has a new solo album out, titled, Now And the Evermore. Hay joins us for a Listening Party.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

Trying to finish writing a novel, but just can't figure out how it ends? Stuck in the editing process? Author Matt Bell is here to help. Bell is the author of the acclaimed 2021 novel, Appleseed, as well as a creative writing professor. He's written a new guide to finishing your novel, titled, Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts. He joins us to discuss the book, and take calls from our listeners who are struggling with their own novels.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

A debut novel tells the story of two siblings forced to confront family secrets after their mother dies and leaves behind a traditional Caribbean black cake and a voice recording. Author Charmaine Wilkerson joins us to discuss her novel, Black Cake, as part of our ongoing series, "2022 Debuts."

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

Among some young men, a new form of body dysmorphia is taking hold. Called "bigorexia," it's a pattern of behavior that includes a regimented diet and exercise program, all with the goal of developing the biggest muscles possible. Journalist Alex Hawgood joins us to discuss his piece for the New York Times, "What is Bigorexia?," and take calls from listeners about their experience with male body dysmorphia.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

The documentary "Summer of Soul" has swept nearly all awards from the Sundance Awards, to the Indie Spirits, and is now up for Best Documentary at the Oscars. As part of our "Big Picture" series, where we spotlight the stars that make magic behind the camera, we'll speak to the film's producer, Joseph Patel.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

A new novel tells the story of a serial killer on death row from the perspective of three women in his life: his mother, his sister-in-law, and the detective who tracked him down. Author Danya Kukafka joins us to discuss her novel, Notes on an Execution, which the New York Times calls "nuanced, ambitious, and compelling."

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

We continue our "Big Picture" series highlighting Oscar nominees in the technical categories by speaking with Amber Richards, who is nominated for her work as a set decorator on "The Power of the Dog." She joins us to discuss her role on the film, and the special significance placed on the decorations within the home where much of the drama takes place.

This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.

It's St. Patrick's Day and the parade is back after a two year hiatus, we'll check in with WNYC's Gwynne Hogan from the parade route to see how it's going, plus of you're not ready to be out in the street with the estimated two million other bystanders, we speak with Seth Kamil, co-founder of Big Onion Walking Tours, who are hosting a virtual event tonight highlighting the histories of immigrant groups in New York City. 

On March 14th, 1972, "The Godfather" premiered in theaters in New York City. Who would have thought that, fifty years later, the film would remain of the most important in the history of cinema? Stephanie Goodman, film editor for the New York Times, joins us to discuss the legacy of "The Godfather," the unique storytelling, and the performances that changed the lives of some of the actors involved forever. Plus, we take listeners' calls.

This segment is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.