Actor Jeff Daniels talks about his audio memoir, ‘Alive and Well Enough.’ Also, film critic Matt Singer on how Siskel and Ebert reinvented film criticism. And rock critic Rob Harvilla gives us the lowdown on “60 Songs that Explain the ’90s.”

Actor Jeff Daniels talks about his audio memoir, 'Alive and Well Enough.' Also, film critic Matt Singer on how Siskel and Ebert reinvented film criticism. And rock critic Rob Harvilla gives usthe lowdown on “60 Songs that Explain the '90s."

Comedian Jena Friedman on her hilarious and ironically named essay collection, “Not Funny.” And, The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz reveals what it’s like to be the last remaining member of the iconic band. Also, Scott McCaughey, the man of many bands, including R.E.M., stops by to talk about his prolific career.

Henry Winkler talks about being the Fonz, his connection to Milwaukee and HBO's 'Barry.' Also, actress Illeana Douglas on her love affair with Connecticut movies. And Mark Mothersbaugh on how DEVO predicted de-evolution fifty years ago.

Comedian Gary Gulman on what it was like growing up awkward in the ‘80s. TV and movie critic Matt Zoller Seitz takes us behind the scenes of Wes Anderson’s 2021 film, “The French Dispatch.” And artist Steacy Easton makes the case for why country singer Tammy Wynette matters.

Bangles co-founder, Susanna Hoffs, joins us to talk about writing her debut novel and recording a new album. Also, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka intrudes on us to tell us about her high-energy and provocative HBO standup special. And author Kevin Wilson on his novel, 'Now is Not the Time to Panic.'

Comedian Greg Proops talks about his hilarious album, 'French Drug Deal.' Also, comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his memories of growing up in his memoir, 'Great Falls, Montana.' And Myriam Gurba on her thrilling, no-holds-barred essay collection, 'Creep.'

Singer/songwriter Anaïs Mitchell talks about her first solo album in a decade. Also, the Mountain Goats' frontman John Darnielle on his haunting novel, 'Devil House.' And Jeff Yang looks back at the last thirty years of Asian American pop culture.

Comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about her battle with impostor syndrome. Also, “Telemarketers” director Sam Lipman-Stern gives us the lowdown on the shady side of the business. And Daniel Hornsby on his scathing Silicon Valley novel, 'Sucker.'

Bob Odenkirk talks about his incredible journey from Mr. Show to Saul Goodman. Also, Dana Schwartz returns to dish on her historical novel, “Anatomy,” about the shady side of medicine during the 1800s. And Jason Mott on his National Book Award-winning novel, “Hell of a Book.”