Carol Bove is a Brooklyn-based artist who is receiving her first museum survey with an exhibit at the Guggenheim . The show displays work from over 25 years of her's career, including her drawings, massive steel sculptures, and pieces specifically inspired by the Guggenheim's rotunda. Bove and Guggenheim curator Katherine Brinson discuss the show, on view through August 2. Collection photo courtesy of The Guggenheim Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...
Mar 11, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2076
[REBROADCAST FROM October 9, 2025] In the film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Rose Byrne stars as a mother dealing with a series of crises over the course of a weekend while her husband is gone, including dealing with their child's mysterious illness and her strange relationship with her therapist. Byrne discusses the movie, for which she is nominated for Best Actress at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of A24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
Mar 11, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2075
A new three-part documentary reflects on the prominence and legacy of 'America's Next Top Model' through interviews with ANTM’s key players, who reflect on their time on the show two-decades after it started airing. Directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan discuss their documentary, “ Reality Check: Inside America’s Net Top Model .” Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images: A poster of Supermodel Tyra Banks on display at UPN'S "America's Next Top Model" finale party held at the Key Club, March 23, ...
Mar 10, 2026•21 min•Ep. 2073
[REBROADCAST FROM December 5, 2025] Director and writer Chloé Zhao discusses her film "Hamnet," an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Maggie O'Farrell. The film tells the story of William Shakespeare, his wife Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son Hamnet. The film is nominated in eight categories at this year's Academy Awards. Image: Director Chloé Zhao with actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley with on the set of their film HAMNET, a Focus Features release. Credit: Agata Grzybowska / © 20...
Mar 10, 2026•29 min•Ep. 2072
Andre Fowles is a former chef at Miss Lily's, the popular Jamaican restaurant and bar right off Tompkins Square Park. Fowles, who is also the personal chef of Bruce Springsteen, discusses his new cookbook, My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island , including how to cook Jamaican food at home, and the special connection between Jamaica and New York. Image: From My Jamaican Table by Andre Fowles (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2026. Photographs by Michael Condran Hosted by Simple...
Mar 10, 2026•21 min•Ep. 2071
Many modern couples, and women in particular, are faced with a difficult, life altering decision: to have children, or not. A new package of articles from The Cut investigates the various aspects of this central question, from women sharing their regrets about having kids to sharing their experiences becoming single moms by choice. Jen Ortiz , deputy editor of The Cut, discusses their " Oh Baby " series, and listeners share their own experiences with deciding to become a parent. Image by Adene S...
Mar 10, 2026•30 min•Ep. 2074
The latest cookbook from James Beard Award-winner Anissa Helou presents an in-depth look at the history of Lebanese cuisine throughout the country, from Helou's hometown of Beirut, to Tripoli, to the mountainous regions. The cookbook is titled Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland . Helou will be speaking at MOFAD on March 10 at 7 pm. Photo by Kristin Perers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...
Mar 09, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2069
"Antigone" is a classic play many students read in high school or college. Playwright Anna Ziegler has written a new play inspired by her experience reading "Antigone" growing up, " Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) ," running at The Public Theater through March 29. Zieglier discusses her production alongside actors Celia Keenan-Bolger (chorus) and Tony Shaloub (Creon). Photo credit: Joan Marcus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...
Mar 09, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2068
[REBROADCAST FROM December 2, 2025] The film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura , who finds himself attempting to fight back against the persecution of the authoritarian Brazilian dictatorship in 1977. Moura and writer/director Kleber Mendonça Filho discuss the film, which is nominated for Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actor for Moura, at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of the film Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Mar 09, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2067
The documentary short ' All The Empty Rooms ,' follows reporter Steve Hartman and his photographer through their work memorializing the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings across the United States. Hartman discusses those heartbreaking efforts, along with the film's director Joshua Sefteland executive producer Lisa Cortes . 'All The Empty Rooms' is nominated for Best Documentary Short at this year's Academy Awards and is streaming now on Netflix. Image: courtesy of the filmmakers Hos...
Mar 09, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2066
It's no secret how much dating takes place on the apps today as compared to in real life. But online dating hasn't exactly led to more success in finding the right romantic partnership. Hannah Frishberg , WNYC/Gothamist culture reporter, has reported on places like bookstores, bars, and bagel shops are creating dating events to encourage IRL spaces for people to get to know each other and meet new people. She discusses what she found in her reporting and listeners share their in-person dating su...
Mar 06, 2026•17 min•Ep. 2065
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
