Everyone has their go-to karaoke song, but some songs are better for others in the karaoke setting. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Andrew Unterburger , Billboard digital deputy editor who helped create Billboard's staff list of The 100 Greatest Karaoke Songs of All Time , discusses his picks for the best karaoke songs, and listeners share what they usually add to the queue at the Karaoke bar. Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast...
Mar 06, 2026•32 min•Ep. 2064
[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 10, 2025] The new film "Sentimental Value" stars Renate Reinsve as Nora, a stage actor and the child of a famous and celebrated director, played by (Stellan Skarsgård. Nora is semi-estranged from her father, but when she learns that he has written a film specifically for her, their relationship gets even more complicated. Reinsve discusses the film, which is nominated in 9 categories at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of the film Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Mar 06, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2061
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 23, 2025] In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke discusses his role, which earned him a 'Best Actor' nomination at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 06, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2063
[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2025] The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent. Filmed in a large part on police bodycams, it shows the disintegrating relationship between a white woman and her predominantly Black neighbors. Director Geeta Gandbhir talks about the film, which is nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of Netflix Hosted by Simplec...
Mar 06, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2062
The new play ' Monsters ,' from Manhattan Theater Club, follows a sister looking for mentorship from her estranged brother, a successful Mixed Martial Arts fighter and recovering alcoholic, as they reconnect and uncover what they both inherited from their shared father. Actors Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete Onaodowan talk about the show, which is running at City Center through March 22. Photo by T. Charles Erickson courtesy of Manhattan Theater Club Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...
Mar 05, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2060
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, " Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City, " presents rare items from the NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts. Annemarie van Roessel , assistant curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, discusses what's on view...
Mar 05, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2059
Indie music has a long history in New York. Author Ronen Givony has written a new book, Us v. Them: The Age of Indie Music and a Decade in New York (2004-2014) , reflecting on a decade of the indie scene in Brooklyn in the 2000s under the Bloomberg administration, the artists who made up the bands, and fans who created the community. Givony, who also is an artistic director at Le Poisson Rouge, discusses writing the book and his memories of the music from that time. Ronen Givony will be in conve...
Mar 05, 2026•17 min•Ep. 2058
This year is the centennial birthday of the late Tony Bennett, who passed away at the age of 96 in 2023. Guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has recorded a tribute album of Bennett's music, Dear Mr. Bennett , from which Pizzarelli performs live in our studio. He also discusses his family connection to Tony Bennett, and preview his residency at Birdland in support of the album through March 7. Photo by Jessica Molaskey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
Mar 05, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2057
Musician Courtney Barnett previews her new album Creature of Habit which drops on March 27th. Album art courtesy of the artist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 04, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2056
The Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe broke through with his hit song " fantasmas ," and is making waves in the world of Spanish language music. He performs live from his new album, Dueño del Cielo , ahead of his March 5 and 6 concerts at Brooklyn Paramount. Photo by Krista Garza Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 04, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2055
The Whitney Biennial returns this year, surveying the contemporary American art landscape and featuring 56 artists, duos, and collectives. Whitney curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer preview the exhibit, which opens to the public on March 8. Multimedia still image from ' Sanhattan, 2025,' courtesy of the artist, Ignacio Gatica Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 04, 2026•15 min•Ep. 2054
Screenwriter Robert Kaplow spent years working on " Blue Moon ," the new movie that follows lyricist Lorenz Hart on the opening night of "Oklahoma!," the musical written by his former collaborator Richard Rogers. It's a film that relies heavily on the dialogue, written by Kaplow and performed by Ethan Hawke. Kaplow discusses writing for Hawke as part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture." Image Courtesy Sony Pictures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...
Mar 04, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2053
Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance captures two concerts from jazz pianist Chick Corea played only months before his passing in 2021. The album recently got a physical release. Collaborator and jazz bassist Christian McBride discusses Corea's legacy. He joined Corea in another posthumous release, Trilogy 3 , which earned a Grammy Award this year. Photo courtesy Christian McBride Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...
Mar 03, 2026•18 min•Ep. 2052
Lincoln Center's American Songbook series kicks off March 18. Creative director Clint Ramos discusses the series, along with the Tony-winning Ruthie Ann Miles , who performs live in studio to preview " Perfectly Imperfect ," her debut solo concert, on March 19. Photo courtesy of Lincoln Center Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 03, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2051
The Power Broker by Robert Caro is one of the defining New York books. Comedian Sam Rogal , who claims he read the book "before it was cool," has created a show that finds the humor in Robert Moses and urban planning. Every month, Rogal puts on "The Power Joker" at Caveat on the Lower East Side, a variety show in which Rogal plays Robert Moses and imagines what would happen if Moses lost his power and ended up as a late night talk show host, with special guests that have in the past included Zoh...
Mar 03, 2026•18 min•Ep. 2050
Music journalist Rob Sheffield shares his reactions to the newly announced nominees to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2026. Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images. Oasis performs in 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 03, 2026•18 min•Ep. 2049
In the fourth season of the romantic period drama "Bridgerton," Luke Thompson stars as Benedict, the latest Bridgerton sibling to find love. Thompson discusses the new season, which is available to stream now on Netflix. Photo courtesy of Netflix Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mar 02, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2047
The live music venue "The Bottom Line" closed in 2004, 30 years after being a go-to place for everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Gil Scott-Heron. Co-founder Allan Pepper has teamed up with journalist Billy Altman talk about their new book Positively Fourth & Mercer: The Inside Story of New York's Iconic Music Club , and listeners call in to share their Bottom Line memories. Photo by David Gahr/Getty Images: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at The Bottom Line Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Mar 02, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2048
From Tony, to Paulie, to Junior, the characters of The Sopranos are television legend. But just as iconic are the sets of the show. A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image gathers the archives of Sopranos creator David Chase, as well as sketches and designs behind some of the show's principal sets, including Dr. Melfi’s office, the Soprano home, the Bada Bing strip club, and Satriale’s Pork Store. Barbara Miller , museum deputy director for curatorial affairs, discusses the exhibit, ' St...
Mar 02, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2046
In the new one-man show written by David Cale , Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for something to write about, he begins to realize that he might be being stalked. Cale, Hayes, and director Leigh Silverman discuss " The Unknown ," running at Studio Seaview through April 12. Image courtesy of the production Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...
Mar 02, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2045
" Bigfoot! A New Musical " is a new musical comedy about small town rumors, conspiracy theories, and of course giant, hairy creatures. Amber Ruffin , who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the show, discusses the show alongside actors Crystal Lucas Perry (Francine) and Grey Henson (Bigfoot). "Bigfoot! A New Musical" runs through April 26. Photo by Mark J. Franklin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...
Feb 27, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2042
In the Oscar-nominated film " Bugonia ," two men become convinced that a high-powered CEO is actually an evil alien, and devise a plot to kidnap her. "Bugonia" was written by Will Tracy , who is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. Tracy talks about adapting the movie from a 2003 South Korean film, writing dialog for a character who might be an alien, and for conspiracy theorists. The conversation is part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture." Film still via IMDB Hosted ...
Feb 27, 2026•13 min•Ep. 2043
A new cookbook offers advice for South Asian cooking techniques including how to build a Masala Dabba, how to make ordinary ingredients sing, and best practices for cooking with spices. Diaspora Spice. Co. founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe developer Asha Loupy discuss some of the recipes from their debut cookbook, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook: Seasonal Home Cooking from South Asia's Best Spice Farms , which releases March 3rd. Cover art courtesy of Harvest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
Feb 27, 2026•13 min•Ep. 2041
Steve Earle just kicked off his " Fifty One Years of Songs and Stories " tour, and has a stop at the Gramercy Theatre tonight and on March 13 . He also just won a Grammy for his involvement in the album, A Tribute to the King of Zydeco . Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Feb 27, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2044
Last week, Rev. Jesse Jackson, a national Civil Rights leader and former Presidential candidate, passed away at the age of 84. While Jackson was a national figure, he had a big impact on New York politics during his presidential runs in the 80s, leading some to believe he paved the way for New York to soon after elect its first Black mayor, David Dinkins. Arun Venugopal , senior reporter for the WNYC Race & Justice Unit, reflects on Jackson's impact on New York and discusses his recent Gotha...
Feb 26, 2026•17 min•Ep. 2040
The new novel from acclaimed writer Tayari Jones follows two friends, bonded together in childhood by the absence of mothers in their lives. But as they get older, one woman goes to Spelman College and finds herself in a new world of Black intellectuals, while the other dedicates herself to searching for her mother. Jones discusses the novel, titled Kin . Jones will be speaking at Barnes & Noble Union Square on February 27 at 6 pm. Cover art courtesy of Knopf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Feb 26, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2039
The sets for the film " Hamnet " included a recreation of the Globe theater and period-accurate homes from 16th century England. Production designer Fiona Crombie discusses her work on the film, which earned her an Oscar nomination. This interview is part of our ongoing Oscar series "The Big Picture." Image courtesy of Focus Features Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Feb 26, 2026•15 min•Ep. 2038
Musician Laurie Anderson previews the upcoming Carnegie Hall concert which benefits Tibet House US, the non-profit institution preserving Tibetan culture. The 39th Annual Benefit Concert takes place on March 3. Anderson is acting as co-artistic director of the event with Philip Glass, with featured musicians including Debbie Harry, Maya Hawke, Jesse Malin and Allison Russell. Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Tibet House US Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
Feb 26, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2037
Attorney Yosha Gunasekera makes her authorial debut with a gripping legal mystery about a New York City taxi driver accused of murdering a passenger, found dead in her backseat. When Siriwathi Perera becomes the prime suspect, she has just five days to clear her name with the help of a public defender she’s only just met. Gunasekera discusses her novel The Midnight Taxi . Cover art courtesy of Berkley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...
Feb 25, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2035
Academy Award-winning documentarian Morgan Neville 's latest project explores Paul McCartney's career in the immediate aftermath of the breakup of The Beatles, and chronicles his formation of The Wings. Neville discusses the documentary, " Man on the Run ," which is in select theaters and on Amazon Prime February 27. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Feb 25, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2034
