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"BETA" comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. BETA is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring ar... more
March 08, 2024Episode 623: Moshe Kasher, Sloane Crosley, Tommy OrangeThis week on "BETA," Comedian Moshe Kasher on being a "Subculture Vulture." Also, Sloane Crosley explores love, loss and grief. And "There There" author Tommy Orange on his long-awaited followup, "Wandering Stars."...more51minPlay
March 01, 2024Episode 610: Greg Marshall, Ben Purkert, ‘King on Screen’Greg Marshall talks about his memoir, 'Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It.' Also, novelist Ben Purkert asks the question, 'What do our jobs do to our souls?' And we look at Stephen King films with 'King on Screen' director, Daphné Baiwir....more52minPlay
February 23, 2024Episode 622: Billy Dee Williams, M.D. Dunn on Bruce Cockburn, Ed ParkLegendary actor Billy Dee Williams talks about his lifetime in the arts and his landmark roles (including his famous turn as Lando in "Star Wars"). Also, author M.D. Dunn on the life and career of Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn. And Ed Park talks about his mind-bending novel, “Same Bed Different Dreams.”...more51minPlay
February 16, 2024Episode 609: Mike Mills, Ernie Kovacs, Steely DanMike Mills of R.E.M. takes us out to the ball game with his concept supergroup, The Baseball Project. Also, Josh Mills shares the story of one of the most innovative television comedians ever – the one and only Ernie Kovacs. And Alex Pappademas takes us inside the brilliant minds of Steely Dan....more51minPlay
February 09, 2024Episode 621: Ed Zwick, Laurie Kilmartin, Priya GunsThis week on "BETA," award-winning filmmaker and TV creator Ed Zwick on his fortysomething years in Hollywood. Plus, comedian Laurie Kilmartin on her new special and actor Priya Guns on her new novel, “Your Driver is Waiting.”...more51minPlay
February 02, 2024Episode 608: Rachel Cochran, Aisha Harris, ‘Lynch/Oz’Rachel Cochran talks about her Southern noir novel, “The Gulf.” Also, Aisha Harris, cohost of NPR’s ‘Pop Culture Happy Hour,’ joins us to discuss her book, ‘Wannabe.’ And director Alexandre Philippe on his documentary, ‘Lynch/Oz.’ It explores the connections between David Lynch’s films and ‘The Wizard of Oz.’...more51minPlay
January 26, 2024Episode 620: Alexis Soloski, Denny Tedesco’s “Immediate Family,” Bad MoviesTheater critic Alexis Soloski on her gripping psychological suspense novel, “Here in the Dark.” Also, documentary producer Denny Tedesco joins us to talk about his latest film, “Immediate Family.” And film critic Katharine Coldiron on why bad movies matter....more0minPlay
January 19, 2024Episode 607: Eddie Muller, Warren Zanes, S. A. CosbyTCM’s “Czar of Noir” Eddie Muller has got you covered. His new book “Noir Bar” features cocktail recipes and trivia inspired by over 50 of your favorite noirs. Also, producer Warren Zanes tells us everything we wanted to know about Bruce Springsteen’s “Nebraska.” And the award-winning crime fiction author S. A. Cosby returns to talk […]...more51minPlay
January 13, 2024Episode 619: Scott Aukerman, Sam Wasson on Francis Ford Coppola, Bethonie Butler on 'Black TV'Comedian and host Scott Aukerman joins us to talk about turning his hilarious podcast, “Comedy Bang! Bang!” into a book. Also, author Sam Wasson is our guide as we explore “The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola Story.” And author Bethonie Butler takes us through 50 years of "Black TV."...more52minPlay
January 12, 2024Episode 619: Scott Aukerman, Sam Wasson on Francis Ford Coppola, Bethonie Butler on ‘Black TV’Comedian and host Scott Aukerman joins us to talk about turning his hilarious podcast, “Comedy Bang! Bang!” into a book. Also, author Sam Wasson is our guide as we explore “The Path to Paradise: A Francis Ford Coppola Story.” And author Bethonie Butler takes us through 50 years of “Black TV.”...more51minPlay