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Episode 61 - A.O. Scott
A.O. Scott--also known by his nickname, Tony--is one of the two chief film critics for New York Times. However, he is also a journalist, author, and former television show host. In this interview he …
Published on 8 years, 5 months ago
Episode 60 - Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is a writer best known for his books Blink, The Tipping Point, and David and Goliath. While what he writes about can at points stir up controversy for oversimplification and grandios…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 59 - Patricia Lockwood
Patricia Lockwood is a fearless writer and poet. In 2013 she gained popular attention with her piece in The Awl entitled "The Rape Joke." Since then she has established a name for herself, especially…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 58 - Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe has been making waves in Hollywood since she arrived in 2006 from Chicago — you just didn’t know it. Although a writer at heart, Waithe has also learned how to do just about everything el…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 57 - Sudan Archives (Stones Throw Series)
For the last week of Talk Easy's spotlight on Stone's Throw Records, Sam sits down with up-and-coming musician Sudan Archives, whose real name is Brittany Parks. 22-year-old Sudan is a largely self-m…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 56 - Mild High Club (Stones Throw Series)
In a continuation of the May series spotlighting Stones Throw Records, Sam sits down this week with Alexander Brettin, also known as Mild High Club. With two albums under his belt, 2015's Timeline an…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 55 - J Rocc (Stones Throw Series)
This week, Sam continues the May spotlight on Stones Throw Records by sitting down with DJ J Rocc. J Rocc is the founding member of the The World Famous Beat Junkies, an influential west coast DJ cre…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 54 - Peanut Butter Wolf (Stones Throw Series)
This week Sam sits down with DJ and music producer Chris Manak, also known as Peanut Butter Wolf. Chris has been active in the music industry since the late '80s, and founded the LA-based independent…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 53 - Corinne Bailey Rae
This week Sam sits down with singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae. Many will remember Corinne from her 2006 break-out hit "Put Your Records On" which earned her three Grammy nominations. Both in her …
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 52 - Martin Starr
This week Sam sits down with actor Martin Starr. Starr got an early start to acting with his role as Bill Haverchuck on the cult-classic, Freaks and Geeks. After this he went on to star in Judd Apato…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago