Tired of interviews with celebrities answering all the same questions that have already been asked a thousand times? Good. So are we. Instead, we focus on how our guests force themselves to think outside-the-box; or on that moment that served as inspiration for what they do now. Come and join us as we dive deep into the source that fuels everything.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 16 hours 57 minutes
Michael Rosenbaum – “The Power of Fear” – TWP051
Michael and Anson go back a while, but it's also been a minute since they've seen each other. Two friends analyze the odd truths that come with age; then Michael discusses his relationship to fear, and how meeting that fear head-on through music has le...
The Drop – Part 2
Branan shares his adventures in Greece, he and Anson share what they're reading and listening to this autumn season, and they catch up with Leon "The Martini Samurai" Ingulsrud. If you'd like to learn more about the Greek island of Delos,
Welcome to THE DROP! – Part 1
We did it! We have a title for our weird little, between-season installments. Thanks to Mee Chang and to Bogdan Orlic for helping us find it! Mentioned in this episode: Sebadoh's official site can be found here.
End of Season 2 – “Mind the Gap”???
Anson and Branan bring Season 2 to a close and tell you about everything that's making the excited in the worlds of music, movies, anime and more. AND... they need your help with naming the episode. Listen to find out how you can become a creative me...
“Call Your Dad” – TWP050
Anson asks Branan to delve into his father's mysterious past, a request which leads our hosts into a discussion about aging, the vagaries of the unconscious, and the incredible power of responsibility. Now call your dad. Episode links:
Jake Weber – “The Photograph” – TWP049
Many years ago, Anson saw a photograph on Jake's wall. It was a young Mick Jagger sitting next to an eight year old boy. When Anson asked if the boy was Jake's younger self, he only got a one word answer: "Yeah." Fifteen years later,
Dr. Douglas Vakoch, Part 2 – “To Work Without Guarantees” – TWP048
Our species cannot comprehend the time and distances inherent in interstellar communication. But noone understands this conundrum better than astrobiologist Douglas Vakoch. A year and a half after our first interview we catch up with his METI project t...
Dr. Douglas Vakoch, Part 1 – “To Risk Imagination” – TWP047
Our species has always wondered if we are alone in the universe, Douglas Vakoch is an astro biologist beginning a multi-generational endeavor to finally answer this question. Episode links: METI Georgina Torbet Doritos commercial link
Melissa McCracken, Part 2 – “Memory Landscapes” – TWP046
Branan tries to get to the bottom of the Synesthesia phenomenon with help from painter Melissa McCracken and neurologist Dr. Robert Algar. Their conclusion? Maybe we all have synesthesia!