Gavin Creel was a beloved member of the tightknit Broadway community, and the industry is still grieving his death in 2024 at the age of 48. Two Bridge is a company dedicated to creating content and cultural events that focus on mental wellness, including “ Common Denominator ,” a series that profiles performers and their mental health journeys. Two Bridge founder Harris Schwartzberg discusses his relationship with Gavin Creel, who was the featured guest of the series’ pilot episode, and what he...
May 18, 2026•13 min•Ep. 2281
" The Emporium " was Thornton Wilder's last play, left unfinished at the time of his death. Now, 75 years later, playwright Kirk Lynn has finished the play, which is running at the Classic Stage Company. "The Emporium" stars Joe Tapper as a young man on a journey of discovery. Lynn and Tapper discuss the play, running at the Classic Stage Company through June 7. Photo by Marc J. Franklin: From left, Candy Buckley (Bernice & others), Patrick Kerr (Mr. Benjamin), Joe Tapper (John),Eva Kaminsky...
May 18, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2282
In the new acclaimed Broadway play " Giant ," the beloved children's author Roald Dahl is forced to confront the consequences of a book review he wrote that has been interpreted as antisemitic. Dahl is confronted by Jessie Stone, a woman working for his publishing company who is sent to help clean up the mess. Aya Cash , who plays Stone, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt discuss "Giant," up for 4 Tony Awards. Cash and Rosenblatt are both nominated. Photo by Joan Marcus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
May 18, 2026•17 min•Ep. 2283
Tony, Emmy and five-time GRAMMY-Award nominated singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban shares tracks from his new album called CINEMATIC , and discusses his upcoming tour. Album cover courtesy of Reprise Records Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 15, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2271
The New York Times has released their annual list of " The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City ." Chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan discusses the list, which includes food trucks and Michelin Star tasting menus. Listeners weigh in with their favorite restaurants in the city. Photo by mark peterson/Corbis via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 15, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2278
Influential scholar W.E.B Du Bois lived through many significant periods for Black Civil Rights in America, from being born just 5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, documenting Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th century. He was also a New Yorker, living for 10 years in Brooklyn Heights before moving to Ghana, where he died the day before the March on Washington at the age of 95. A new two-hour documentary, ' W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause ,' tells the full lif...
May 15, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2272
Actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart celebrating poetry and inspired by Nick's love for writer, farmer and activist Wendell Berry. In each episode, Nick reads a poem and shares his reflections. Today's poem is "Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front" by Wendell Berry. Produced by Simon Close Mixing by Amber D Bruce Music composed by Mark Greenberg at The Mayfair Workshop Art by Greg Ruth Series co-creat...
May 15, 2026•6 min•Ep. 2279
The Chicago-based folk-fusion trio Tuvergen Band will perform at Flushing Town Hall on May 17. They join us live in the studio to perform and explore their blend of American and Mongolian folk traditions, including the technique of throat singing. Photo by Susie Inverso Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 15, 2026•18 min•Ep. 2273
The bestselling novelist Maria Semple discusses her latest book, Go Gentle . The story follows a Stoic philosopher living on the Upper West Side whose life is upended when she meets a handsome stranger. Cover art Courtesy of Penguin Random House Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 14, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2277
This year is the 50th anniversary of MoMA PS1's opening. To celebrate the anniversary, the museum has organized a new exhibit, ' Greater New York 2026, ' that features over 50 artists who live and work in the surrounding New York City area. MoMA PS1 director Connie Butler , and Ruba Katrib , Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, reflect on 50 years of MoMA PS1 and discuss their vision for the exhibit, which runs until August 17. Photo by Kris Graves, courtesy MoMA PS1: Left: fields h...
May 14, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2268
Tank and the Bangas performs a few songs live from their latest album, The Last Balloon , which marks the final chapter in their balloon trilogy, following Green Balloon and Red Balloon . Cover art courtesy of Verve Records Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 14, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2269
In 1976, as part of America's bicentennial celebration, the New York Transit Museum was born, after a temporary exhibit was proposed by city transit employees. The museum was set up in a decommissioned 1936 subway station in Brooklyn, where it still stands today. As part of the 50th anniversary, the Museum has organized special programming, including a family fundraiser, a parade of trains, and anniversary shuttle rides. Museum director Regina Shepherd reflects on 50 years of the Transit Museum....
May 14, 2026•10 min•Ep. 2270
An exhibition of new work by Sanford Biggers transforms Boesky Gallery into a playhouse of sorts, transforming the space into a labyrinth of curtains and false walls. Biggers discusses his show, ' The Gift of Tongues ,' which is on display through Saturday, June 13th. Photo by L. Malik Anderson; Sandford Biggers's 'Narcissus' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 13, 2026•20 min•Ep. 2264
The AOP-NYU Tisch Opera Lab is producing a spring series of 12 short operas, titled " The Transit Operas ," all taking place on a subway car. Some of the operas are even going to be performed at the New York Transit Museum, aboard the Museum's vintage train cars. Professor Randall Eng discusses the program, alongside student librettist Kennen Butler and student composer Dawson Atkin , who will share more about their new operas. The Transit Operas will be running on May 16 and 17 at the African G...
May 13, 2026•16 min•Ep. 2275
A new documentary provides a portrait of lived experiences from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in America. Director Eugene Yi and musician DJ Rekha , who participated in the film, discuss "The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas," which is streaming on HBO Max. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Korean American Leaders in Hollywood) Sandra Oh speaks onstage during KALH Honors 2025 at Sofitel Hotel Los Angeles on December 07, 2025 in Los Ang...
May 13, 2026•24 min•Ep. 2266
Out of Silence is a new immersive sound installation at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island that uses layered voices and hidden speakers to transform the way visitors experience the park. Finnish artist Hans Rosenström and curator Alina Girshovich discuss the exhibit and the music that inspired it. ' Out of Silence ' is on view through June 21. Photo courtesy of Hans Rosenström Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
May 13, 2026•12 min•Ep. 2267
"Abbot Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter discusses her new comedy special, " It Was an Accident ," premiering on May 15 on Hulu. Image courtesy of Disney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 12, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2261
In the late 1970s, photographer Sophie Rivera began asking her fellow Nuyoricans if she could take their picture on the street. So began her Latino Portrait series that is just one of the many ways Rivera reframed how Puerto Rican New Yorkers were depicted on camera in mass media. A new exhibit at El Museo del Barrio displays more than 125 images taken by Rivera, and is the first museum survey dedicated to the artist. Susanna V. Temkin , Interim Chief Curator, discusses Rivera's photography and ...
May 12, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2276
The hit "Titanic" musical parody " Titanique " has made it to Broadway, earning four Tony nominations, including for Best Musical. The show's co-creator Marla Mindelle , individually nominated for her performance as Celine Dion recounting her experience aboard the Titanic, along with Layton Williams , nominated for his performance as the iceberg, discuss "Titanique." Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...
May 12, 2026•23 min•Ep. 2262
Though WNYC listeners know Tiffany Hanssen as a longtime public radio host, she is now also the author of a brand-new crime thriller! Hanssen discusses her debut novel My Name Was Gerry Sass , which tells the story of a radio host who is secretly a hitman for hire. Cover art courtesy of Atlantic Crime/Tiffany Hanssen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 12, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2265
30 years ago, a deadly blizzard on Mount Everest claimed the lives of eight climbers. Among the surviving members of the expedition was journalist Jon Krakauer , who was covering it for Outside Magazine . His book about the experience, Into Thin Air , became a hit. But 30 years later, what has changed about the experience of climbing the highest peak in the world? Jon Krakauer discusses the new 30th anniversary edition of Into Thin Air. Photo by John Storey/Getty Images: Author Jon Krakauer in a...
May 11, 2026•33 min•Ep. 2257
Often when creating new policies or legislation about mental health care and treatment, one group is left out of the conversation: people with mental illnesses. A new book seeks to spotlight the people working to change that. Fredrick E. Vars , a professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, discusses his book Through the Fire: How People with Mental Illness Are Empowering Each Other . Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
May 11, 2026•18 min•Ep. 2258
This summer, the United States will play host to the World Cup, the biggest event in the soccer world. But the United States Men's National Soccer Team have consistently been underdogs in the tournament. A new HBO documentary follows the team as the prepare for the World Cup. Director Rand Getlin discusses " U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Soccer Team ." Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP: USA's goalkeeper #01 Matt Turner, defender #03 Walker Zimmerman, forward #21 Timothy W...
May 11, 2026•27 min•Ep. 2259
The film series " Wallace Shawn : The Master Builder " celebrates the work of the New York-native actor, screenwriter, and playwright. It was curated by comedian and actor John Early and director Lucas Kane , who also collaborated with Shawn on his new play, " What We Did Before Our Moth Days ." The series runs at Metrograph through May 22. Wallace Shawn , Early, and Kane join us. Film still courtesy of Metrograph: Wallace Shawn in 'A Master Builder' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
May 11, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2274
Ahead of Mother's Day weekend, families might be planning for a nice restaurant meal to celebrate Mom. But what if you have kids? Not all restaurants are the same level of kid-friendly. Writer Rachel Sugar discusses her recent New York Magazine piece, " The 40 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Parents!) ," and listeners share their picks. Photo by mark peterson/Corbis via Getty Images: Family With Young Children Dining At Googies On The Upper East Side Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ...
May 08, 2026•28 min•Ep. 2253
For her latest cookbook, Domenic Marchetti traveled around Italy collection recipes for everyone's favorite dessert: cookies! She discusses the result, Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region . Plus, listeners share their favorite Italian cookie or Italian bakery. 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....
May 08, 2026•22 min•Ep. 2254
Ahead of Mother's Day, All Of It wants to hear stories about Mom, specifically your mom's New York story. That could mean an immigration story, or the story of how they started a business, a story about their life in New York, or a memory with them in the city that you hold dear. Von Diaz , author and StoryCorps senior producer, discusses some of her favorite StoryCorps stories about moms , and gives tips on how to record stories from loved ones. Stock photo by ArtMarie via Getty Creative Hosted...
May 08, 2026•36 min•Ep. 2255
Courtney Barnett talks about her new album Creature of Habit . She'll be performing live at Kings Theater in Brooklyn on Saturday. Photo: Courtney Barnett performs live on stage at Sea.Hear.Now Festival at North Beach on September 18, 2022 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim Bennett/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 08, 2026•14 min•Ep. 2256
The one-man show ' Kenrex ' tells the true story of Ken Rex McElroy, a man so hated in his small Missouri town that he was murdered by a vigilante mob... who refused to say who had done it. The show is performed entirely by Jack Holden , who plays over 30 characters over the course of the play. Holden recently won the Olivier Award for his performance. Holden joins to discuss the show, running now at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
May 07, 2026•25 min•Ep. 2248
The theatrical experience ' Fight Back ' invites audience members into an interactive experience. Each audience member is given a character, the identity of someone who attended a real ACT UP New York meeting on March 13, 1989. Once the show begins, they play out the meeting as participants. "Fight Back" is running two more shows, on May 11 and May 18. The show's creator, David Wise , discusses the theatrical experience, alongside producer George Straus , who also experienced the show as a parti...
May 07, 2026•26 min•Ep. 2249
