Acclaimed writer Susan Orlean (The New Yorker) reflects on her storied career through the lens of her new memoir Joyride, which touches on her unique approach to research and celebrity profiles... and how Meryl Streep came to portray her in the "adaptation" of her hit book The Orchid Thief; plus, Austin's beloved singer-songwriter David Ramirez performs "Put In The Work" from his EP Rules &amp; Regulations.

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 &lt;p&gt;Acclaimed writer Susan Orlean (&lt;em&gt;The New Yorker&lt;/em&gt;) reflects on her storied career through the lens of her new memoir &lt;em&gt;Joyride,&lt;/em&gt; which touches on her unique approach to research and celebrity profiles... and how Meryl Streep came to portray her in the "adaptation" of her hit book &lt;em&gt;The Orchid Thief&lt;/em&gt;; plus, Austin's beloved singer-songwriter David Ramirez performs "Put In The Work" from his EP &lt;em&gt;Rules &amp;amp; Regulations&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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This episode features New Yorker writer Susan Orlean and singer-songwriter David Ramirez.


        Acclaimed writer Susan Orlean (The New Yorker) reflects on her storied career through the lens of her new memoir Joyride, which touches on her unique approach to research and celebrity profiles... and how Meryl Streep came to portray her in the "adaptation" of her hit book The Orchid Thief; plus, Austin's beloved singer-songwriter David Ramirez performs "Put In The Work" from his EP Rules &amp; Regulations.
      

Susan Orlean and David Ramirez

Author and Jeopardy host Ken Jennings takes us on a journey to the afterlife with his latest book, 100 Places to See After You Die, and explains why contestant interviews are so darn awkward; writer Erica Berry discusses her debut book Wolfish, which examines all things "wolf" – from fables to fears; and international rock group Making Movies performs "Porcelina" from their album XOPA.

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 &lt;p&gt;Author and Jeopardy host Ken Jennings takes us on a journey to the afterlife with his latest book, 100 Places to See After You Die, and explains why contestant interviews are so darn awkward; writer Erica Berry discusses her debut book Wolfish, which examines all things "wolf" – from fables to fears; and international rock group Making Movies performs "Porcelina" from their album XOPA. &lt;/p&gt;
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This episode features author and Jeopardy co-host Ken Jennings, writer Erica Berry, and music from rock ground Making Movies.


        Author and Jeopardy host Ken Jennings takes us on a journey to the afterlife with his latest book, 100 Places to See After You Die, and explains why contestant interviews are so darn awkward; writer Erica Berry discusses her debut book Wolfish, which examines all things "wolf" – from fables to fears; and international rock group Making Movies performs "Porcelina" from their album XOPA. 
      

Ken Jennings, Erica Berry, and Making Movies (REBROADCAST)

Comedy writer Tamara Yajia unpacks her memoir Cry for Me, Argentina, which follows her unorthodox upbringing between the U.S. and Argentina while attempting to become a child star; stand-up comedian Susan Rice comments on life as a woman in her 70s... which includes a dating service called SilverSingles; and indie folk artist Anna Tivel explains how traveling by train across North America has inspired her songwriting, before performing her tune "California Zephyr."

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 &lt;p&gt;Comedy writer Tamara Yajia unpacks her memoir &lt;em&gt;Cry for Me, Argentina, &lt;/em&gt;which follows her unorthodox upbringing between the U.S. and Argentina while attempting to become a child star; stand-up comedian Susan Rice comments on life as a woman in her 70s... which includes a dating service called SilverSingles; and indie folk artist Anna Tivel explains how traveling by train across North America has inspired her songwriting, before performing her tune "California Zephyr."&lt;/p&gt;
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This episode features writer Tamara Yajia, stand-up comedy Susan Rice, and music from singer-songwriter Anna Tivel.


        Comedy writer Tamara Yajia unpacks her memoir Cry for Me, Argentina, which follows her unorthodox upbringing between the U.S. and Argentina while attempting to become a child star; stand-up comedian Susan Rice comments on life as a woman in her 70s... which includes a dating service called SilverSingles; and indie folk artist Anna Tivel explains how traveling by train across North America has inspired her songwriting, before performing her tune "California Zephyr."
      

Tamara Yajia, Susan Rice, and Anna Tivel

Comedian and satirist Ginny Hogan explains the terms and conditions of being her undetermined partner; Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani describes a surprising encounter with an unlikely poetry fan; and jazz vocalist and Pink Martini member Jimmie Herrod recounts his successful run on America's Got Talent before performing his new song, "I Love You."

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 &lt;p&gt;Comedian and satirist Ginny Hogan explains the terms and conditions of being her undetermined partner; Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani describes a surprising encounter with an unlikely poetry fan; and jazz vocalist and Pink Martini member Jimmie Herrod recounts his successful run on America's Got Talent before performing his new song, "I Love You." &lt;/p&gt;
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This episode features satirist Ginny Hogan, Oregon's Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani, and music from Jimmie Herrod.


        Comedian and satirist Ginny Hogan explains the terms and conditions of being her undetermined partner; Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani describes a surprising encounter with an unlikely poetry fan; and jazz vocalist and Pink Martini member Jimmie Herrod recounts his successful run on America's Got Talent before performing his new song, "I Love You." 
      

Ginny Hogan, Anis Mojgani, and Jimmie Herrod (REBROADCAST)

Writer Alexis Okeowo (The New Yorker) untangles the themes of her new book Blessings and Disasters: A Story of Alabama, which weaves personal experience and the complex history of her home state; legendary comedian Maria Bamford takes the hot seat and answers her popular Vulture magazine questionnaire; and alt-folk rocker Pete Droge performs "You Called Me Kid" from his latest album Fade Away Blue.

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 &lt;p&gt;Writer Alexis Okeowo (&lt;em&gt;The New Yorker&lt;/em&gt;) untangles the themes of her new book &lt;em&gt;Blessings and Disasters: A Story of Alabama&lt;/em&gt;, which weaves personal experience and the complex history of her home state; legendary comedian Maria Bamford takes the hot seat and answers her popular &lt;em&gt;Vulture &lt;/em&gt;magazine questionnaire; and alt-folk rocker Pete Droge performs "You Called Me Kid" from his latest album &lt;em&gt;Fade Away Blue&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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This episode features writer Alexis Okeowo, comedian Maria Bamford, and music from singer-songwriter Pete Droge.


        Writer Alexis Okeowo (The New Yorker) untangles the themes of her new book Blessings and Disasters: A Story of Alabama, which weaves personal experience and the complex history of her home state; legendary comedian Maria Bamford takes the hot seat and answers her popular Vulture magazine questionnaire; and alt-folk rocker Pete Droge performs "You Called Me Kid" from his latest album Fade Away Blue.
      

Alexis Okeowo, Maria Bamford, and Pete Droge

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