David Finkel - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient - checks-in to discuss how his time imbedded in Iraq changed his view of "war art".  Why was Restrepo a greater struggle for him than The Hurt Locker?  Which fantasies do war movies get correct, and what realities can they never possibly portray? 

Larry Wilmore is adding a new job title : Podcaster.  Here we get into his motivations to join its ranks, as well as -- his thoughts on the dis/advantages of podcasting, its artistry, its role-models; and, whether or not nice guys finish first.

Filmmaker/Writer/Proud-Aussie David Michôd checks-in to discuss the state of his homeland; it's art, its light, its craft, and its psyche.  Is the country's adaptability its greatest strength or a vulnerability?  What makes the Australian actor so versatile, but the native cine-love so fickle?  All will be revealed in this fascinating chat with one of Australia's (New) New Wave.

Murmur turns 50!  How do we celebrate?  With writer/comic/social-guru Joe Mande, of course.  We ask Joe about the need to find the Art in Twitter/Instagram/Social Media; as well as his take on Kathy Griffin's mean culpa, why NBC asked him to tread lightly on Trump Family tweets, and the possibility of being friends with comedians.  In a word - Banana Boat.

Is Genre-Writing even a thing? We think so, but does creator/show-runner/writer Ronald D. Moore think so? Here Ron checks-in to discuss the State of Writing...Genre. What lessons did Ron learn from both George Lucas and from the marching-band? Would he ever try his hand at writing a series of novels?  And why is Batman his hero of choice? All will be revealed.

When writer/singer/artist Gerard Way is asked to define "Polymath", he leaves nothing out.  A tribute to this Romantic Chemist's sensitivity, eloquence, and unflinching bravery.

Director of Netflix's "Last Chance U" - Greg Whiteley - joins us to discuss: the Golden Age of sports documentaries, the Gilded Age of athletics, and why everyone loves a Meritocracy.

Christopher Guest joins us from The Onion AV Club Comedy Festival in Chicago to discuss : what he stole from Fellini, if he's sick of discussing Spinal Tap, and whether or not improv classes are worth it.  With special appearances by Fred Willard, Harry Shearer, Jane Lynch, Catherine O'Hara, & Eugene Levy.

Artist Frank Quietly checks-in to discuss: David Lynch's baby, video nasties, and whether or not he's actually an Artist.