Show Notes
Aaron is very open and funny talking about his life, how he got started in music through family influences around the house, how he made it out of the projects in New Orleans to become one of the most acclaimed signers this country has generated. Hear the funny story of why as a kid he stole a car (and got arrested) and how that set him straight, what it was like working with the great Linda Ronstadt, how he found his "sound" and much more. A very revealing look into one of this country's greatest singers.
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Rick is one of this country's best, most brilliant arts journalists and authors. He's also an accomplished musician and has great stories interviewing some of the biggest stars in music, comedy and acting. Rick shares hilarious anecdotes from his years on the road in a Texas rock band, having fancy lunches with book publishers (he ordered the wrong thing). He also gives us a fascinating look into his process of writing non-fiction that is unlike what you've heard before.
If aliens visited us what would you ask them? What would they look like - would they have a head and arms? What would they think of what we call a "Big Mac?" My good friend Neil degrasse Tyson returns as a guest where we explore those questions and alot more as we talk about his terrific book, "Take Me To Your Leader" in which he gives us a whole new set of unique ways to look at the question of whether alien life exists.
What would you do if you were a stoner who got psychic powers from experimental drugs? You don't have to be on drugs to figure it out thanks to "The Wrong Girls," the hilarious stoner comedy/sci-fi caper. Kristen, Alia and I have a great time talking about the film (which includes a comedy all-star supporting cast), the screwups they play in the movie, why this film is a completely fresh take on how women are portrayed in "buddy comedy pics" and much more.
A fascinating conversation with a legend in the traditional media and digital media industries. Tom has revolutionized business and news coverage through the creation of CNBC and MSNBC; changed the face of TV consumption through TiVo, including bringing Netflix and Amazon into the streaming TV era and served as Executive Producer of the first full-length, AI generated motion picture. Hear from someone who has had a direct impact on your life in the way you consume news and entertainment.
Pickleball could change your life! So says Mary Steenburgen and her new film star-studded “The Dink” as she talks about the film in this fun conversation about her storied 50-year career in Hollywood including how she chooses projects and roles and what it is about this role in “The Dink” that was unlike any other she has played.