Episode Appearances
Selected Shorts · May 4, 2026
Too Hot For Radio: Jonathan Lethem "The King of Sentences"
“Named by Lethem as a reclusive writer and master of sentence craft who influenced his work”
Parasocial Relationships in FandomReclusive Artists and Literary MythologyArtistic Influence and Creative Borrowing
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60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Apr 15, 2026
Radiohead — “All I Need”
“Wrote 1985 novel 'White Noise' with famous barn scene used as metaphor for Kid A's over-analysis”
Radiohead discography and album rankingMusical accessibility vs. experimental complexityAlbum release strategies and music distribution
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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 2, 2025
Noah Baumbach on “Jay Kelly,” His New Movie with George Clooney
“Author of White Noise novel that Baumbach adapted into a 2022 film”
Identity Crisis and Self-PerformanceCreative Burnout and Filmmaker ResilienceSuccess as Psychological Barrier
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