Podcast Episodes
Back to Search50 Years Of Teaching Kids Movement at the National Dance Institute
Episode 1851
The National Dance Institute was founded 50 years ago to provide free dance education to children who would not be able to afford it, and children wi…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Calder's Circus at 100
Episode 1850
The Whitney's exhibit, "High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100" celebrates the centennial anniversary of Alexander Calder's iconic work by bringing it tog…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Celebrating Children's Music in 'Happy and You Know It'
Episode 1849
The new documentary "Happy and You Know It" celebrates the history of children's music and musicians. Director Penny Lane discusses the documentary, …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Michael Winograd Plays TANZ! in CR5
Episode 1848
Though it had a relatively quiet 1955 release, the klezmer album Tanz!, from Dave Tarras and the Musiker Brothers, is now considered a landmark of th…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
A Book Gift Guide for Every Reader
Episode 1847
Looking to give a book as a Christmas gift, but not sure what to get? All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf provides a gift guide for every kind…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
O Brother, Where Art Thou' at 25 (Silver Liner Notes)
Episode 1846
25 years ago this month, the Coen brothers' Americana Odyssey "O Brother, Where Art Thou" was released in theaters. While the movie saw a paucity of …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Actor Tim Blake Nelson's New Novel
Episode 1845
Actor Tim Blake Nelson is known for his work in "O Brother Where Art Thou," "Watchmen" and most recently, "The Lowdown." In addition to his work as a…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle
Episode 1844
A new book about puzzles claims 36 million Americans solve crosswords once a week or more, and nearly 23 million solve them daily. Natan Last, a rese…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Vocalist Kate Kortum Performs Live
Episode 1843
Recently, vocalist Kate Kortum won NJPAC's Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, a prestigious award for Jazz vocalists that includes p…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
New Doc About 'Carol & Joy' Kane
Episode 1842
Actor Carol Kane, known for her roles in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the Princess Bride and Taxi, lives with her 98 year old mother in Manhattan. A ne…
8 months, 3 weeks ago