"Fall" novelist Neal Stephenson on the digital afterlife. Also, DJ Ankur Malhotra is trying to preserve Indian folk music one vinyl press at a time, and blogger Heather Armstrong shares the lengths she went to battle depression. Plus, a look at how the funeral industry is breathing new life into memorials.

Jena Friedman on combining comedy with journalism in her AMC+ true-crime series, “Indefensible." Also, film critic Adam Nayman talks about one of today's most compelling directors, David Fincher. And Wisconsin native Charles L. Hughes on rapper Bushwick Bill.

"Manitowoc Minute" mastermind Charlie Berens teaches us how to become Midwest nice! Also, South Milwaukee comedian Jackie Kashian on making people laugh...for more than 35 years. And journalist James Andrew Miller on how HBO transformed television.

Culture critic Mark Harris on the unique and lasting legacy of director Mike Nichols. Also, Zackary Drucker on the fascinating true story behind HBO’s docu-series, “The Lady and the Dale.” And bassist Bruce Thomas talks about playing with Elvis Costello.

The legendary rocker Stevie Van Zandt talks about making music with Bruce Springsteen and acting on "The Sopranos." Also, music journalist Erin Osmon on the great folk singer/songwriter John Prine. And film critic Ian Nathan on the visionary director, Guillermo del Toro.

The one and only Shea Serrano talks about hip-hop...and other things. Also, writer and editor Laurie Woolever gives us an up-close and personal look at the life and career of Anthony Bourdain. And author Alix Ohlin on her latest short-story collection.

Today, comedian Mary Lynn Rajskub on her wide-ranging career and innovative approach to performing in a pandemic. Also, the extraordinatry story of Wisconsin's trailblazing Native American comedian, Charlie Hill. And author Reid Mitenbuler on the wild minds that created the Golden Age of animation.

Cassandra Peterson shows us the woman behind the Queen of Halloween, Elvira! Also, documentary filmmaker Kier-La Janisse on the history of folk horror. And, find out what makes horror-comedy "Shaun of the Dead" a cult classic!

Actor Gabriel Byrne on his memoir, “Walking with Ghosts." Also, writer Sasha Geffen talks about music and gender. And film critic Ian Nathan on the life and career of the great director Ridley Scott.

Shawn Cosby talks about his provocative and propulsive crime novel, “Razorblade Tears.” Also, author Tananarive Due revisits her debut horror novel, “The Between.” And we explore the work of filmmakers Gordon Parks and Melvin Van Peebles.