Latest Episodes
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Episode 522: Jann Arden, Julia Duffy, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
Singer/songwriter Jann Arden talks about her hit Canadian TV series, ‘Jann.’ Also, ‘Newhart’ actress Julia Duffy joins us to discuss her very fulfilling career. And music writer John Kruth sheds […]
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Episode 521: Hanna Flint, ‘Deadwood,’ John Armstrong
Film critic and broadcaster Hanna Flint joins us to talk about her cinematic memoir, “Strong Female Character.” Also, film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz and fellow film critic Walter […]
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BETA Episode 707: Chef Dan Jacobs, Griffin Dunne, Kaliane Bradley
This week on “BETA,” Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhood experience in a Hollywood family and why he wanted to write his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. Author Kaliane Bradley talks about her debut novel and her unique twist…
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Episode 620: Alexis Soloski, Denny Tedesco’s “Immediate Family,” Bad Movies
Theater critic Alexis Soloski on her gripping psychological suspense novel, “Here in the Dark.” Also, documentary producer Denny Tedesco joins us to talk about his latest film, “Immediate Family.” And film critic Katharine Coldiron on why bad movies matter.
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Episode 619: Scott Aukerman, Sam Wasson on Francis Ford Coppola, Bethonie Butler on ‘Black TV’
Comedian and host Scott Aukerman joins us to talk about turning his hilarious podcast, “Comedy Bang! Bang!” into a book. Also, author Sam Wasson is our guide as we explore “The […]