Head Peloton Instructor and former lawyer Robin Arzon has a new cookbook called Eat to Hustle: 75 High-Protein Plant-Based Recipes . A diabetic and a strength training advocate, she shares vegan protein recipes from the book, and talks about techniques for getting the most out of plant-based proteins. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 18, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2096
The new film " Project Hail Mary " is a humorous and good-hearted space epic about one man, played by Ryan Gosling, who wakes up to find himself alone on a spaceship, tasked with saving the Earth. Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss the film, in theaters on March 20. Image by Jonathan Olley, courtesy of Amazon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 18, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2094
A monumental Smithsonian Folkways box set celebrates a pioneering accordion player who blended African American blues, R&B, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Louisiana Cajun and Creole music. It’s titled “ Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco .” Singer and accordionist CJ Chenier , Clifton Chenier’s son, and Adam Machado , producer and director of the Arhoolie Foundation , join us to discuss Clifton’s legacy and the retrospective box set. Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images Hosted by ...
Mar 18, 2026•16 min•Ep. 2095
In the new play " Cold War Choir Practice ," a young girl finds herself spending time with her conservative Black uncle, who is into Reagan, conspiracy theories, and roller rinks. Alana Raquel Bowers , who plays "Meek," discusses the show, along with playwright Ro Reddick , who recently took home the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. "Cold War Choir Practice" runs at MCC Theater through March 29. Image courtesy of the production, via NYTG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....
Mar 17, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2093
Melissa Auf der Maur played bass for two of the biggest bands of the 90's — The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole — and witnessed firsthand the explosion of alternative rock music of that era. She discusses her new book, Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90's Rock Memoir which recounts her story, from her childhood in Montreal to, being hand picked to join Hole just after the death of Kurt Cobain. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
Mar 17, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2092
In the new movie " Group: The Schopenhauer Effect ," actors improvise their way through a fictional group therapy session led by real-life psychologist Dr. Elliot Zeisel . The movie portrays a screenwriter, played by Thomas Sadoski , who has joined the group looking for inspiration for a new movie. Zeisel, Sadoski, and director Alexis Lloyd discuss the film, which is playing now at Quad Cinemas. Photo courtesy of Abramorama Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
Mar 16, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2091
There may be no such thing as "the best," but journalist and food writer Ella Quittner didn't let that stop her from diving into ways to make "the best" scrambled eggs, pasta, meatballs, or even bacon. She discusses her new cookbook, Obsessed With the Best: 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests , in which she records her deeply researched techniques to use to produce maximal flavor with minimum effort. Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Mar 16, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2090
Last night was the 98th annual Academy Awards. Oscars aficionado and " Keep It " co-host Louis Virtel discusses his opinions of the winners, and all the surprises of the night. Plus, listeners share their thoughts about the Oscars this year. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 16, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2089
In the new revival of the 1989 play " Tru ," Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars as famed writer Truman Capote grappling with a social scandal that has left him cut out from his circle of elite New York City women. Ferguson discusses the play, which is staged in the Library of the House of the Redeemer for 34 performances only, running now through April 12. Photo by Emilio Madrid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
Mar 16, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2088
Ahead of St. Patrick's Day, the local Pogues-inspired cover band Dark Streets perform live in our studios, with WNYC engineer Jason Isaac on the drums. Guitarist Nate Palan and bassist Caitlin Oliver-Gans discuss what it's like to be a New York tribute band, and preview their upcoming concerts. (Saturday 3/14 at the Burren Public House in The Bronx at 9pm, 3/15 at Mama Tried in Brooklyn at 6pm, Monday 3/16 at Lucinda's in the East Village at 8pm, and Tuesday 3/17 at Paddy Reilly's Music Bar in K...
Mar 13, 2026•19 min•Ep. 2083
Angela Flournoy 's novel The Wilderness follows a group of four friends as they navigate young adulthood in New York and Los Angeles. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Flournoy, which recently took place live in The Greene Space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 13, 2026•32 min•Ep. 2084
[REBROADCAST FROM October 21, 2025] The latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos , 'Bugonia,' tells the story of two conspiracy theorists who become obsessed with the idea that a high-powered CEO is actually an alien, and plot to kidnap her. Jesse Plemons stars as Teddy, one of the kidnappers. Plemons and Lanthimos discuss the film, which is nominated in four categories at this year's Academy Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...
Mar 13, 2026•15 min•Ep. 2087
[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2026] The film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" tells the story of the attempted rescue of Hind Rajab, a young girl who was stuck in a car in Gaza after every other family member in the car had been shot and killed. Rajab was on the phone with the Red Crescent Society for hours as they tried to send an ambulance to retrieve her. The film uses the real audiotapes of those calls, but uses actors to play the Red Crescent employees in a unique blend of fact and fiction. Direct...
Mar 13, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2086
[REBROADCAST FROM January 14, 2026] The meditative drama "Train Dreams" follows a logger in the Northwest at the turn of the century dealing with loss and a quickly changing industrial landscape. It won a Critic's Choice for Best Cinematography and is garnering Oscar buzz for actor Joel Edgerton , who plays the protagonist. It was directed by Clint Bentley who also wrote and directed the acclaimed film "Sing Sing." They discuss the film, which has been nominated in four categories at this year's...
Mar 13, 2026•21 min•Ep. 2085
[REBROADCAST FROM January 15, 2026] The hit vampire film "Sinners" is poised to be a serious awards season contender. Miles Caton stars in the film as Sammie, the young guitar player who can summon spirits with his music. Delroy Lindo also stars as the blues singer Delta Slim, part of the crew fighting vampires. Caton and Lindo discuss their roles in the film. 'Sinners' has earned a record-breaking 16 nominations at this year's Academy Awards. Film still courtesy of the studio Hosted by Simpleca...
Mar 12, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2081
Daft Punk was famous for the robot masks that concealed the identities of the French musical duo. But behind the gimmick was a sound that revolutionized popular dance music in the early 2000s. Today marks the 25th anniversary of Daft Punk releasing Discovery , featuring hits like "One More Time" and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger." Music writer Ben Cardew , author of the book, Daft Punk's Discovery: The Future Unfurled , reflects on the anniversary and listeners share their memories of listen...
Mar 12, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2080
The new HBO series " Neighbors " puts a spotlight on conflicts between real-life neighbors, from disputes over who owns a patch of grass to an obsessive hatred of a concrete wall. Showrunners Dylan Redford and Harrison Fishman discuss the show. Plus, listeners share their experiences of neighborly conflict, and how they resolved it. New episodes of "Neighbors" premiere Fridays on HBO and HBO Max. Photo courtesy of HBO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ...
Mar 12, 2026•51 min•Ep. 2079
Sister duo Sibyl were winners of All Of It's inaugural Public Song Project in 2023 with a song inspired the poetry of Edna St Vincent Millay. That song is now featured on their just-released debut self-titled album . Chloe and Lily Holgate perform live in WNYC's studio, and discuss the album. Photo by Gregory Wikstrom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Mar 11, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2077
The new novel Whidbey explores the lives of three women who are all connected by the same abusive man. Birdie has moved to a remote island to escape the man who abused her as a child. Linzie, also a victim of the same man, has become famous for writing a memoir about her experiences. Mary-Beth is the mother of the abuser. When the man is found murdered, the lives of these three women begin to intersect. Author T. Kira Madden discusses the novel, her debut, out now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...
Mar 11, 2026•17 min•Ep. 2078
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
