The Big Listen

Living a meta life

The Big Listen — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:50:30 +0000

Comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher host a comedy show — in real life, in a podcast and on their TV sitcom, Take My Wife. We talk about their dog, their meta lifestyle and their favorite podcasts. And we find out if the host of The New York Times’ The Daily ever sleeps and learn some art history with The Lonely Palette.

Country music in the other Georgia

Taxi Taxi — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:50:00 +0000

This week’s show kicks off with the South Caucasus’ version of This American Life.

Stories of warning and accusation

The Daily — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:49:35 +0000

Our second pick for the week is the new “narrative news” podcast from The New York Times.

Existential hodgepodge

The Lonely Palette — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:49:10 +0000

Next we go beyond the gallery walls to take a deep dive into some of the world’s most famous works of art.

Trudeau, Ken, and quantum computing

Put Your Hands Together with Cam & Rhea — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:48:44 +0000

We wrap up our weekly episode with hilarious spouses and business partners, Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher.

Late one night in Waikiki

Offshore — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:48:19 +0000

This episode sets up the case and the beginning of the historical context that shapes the rest of the first season.

Welcome to the past

Ars Paradoxica — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:47:53 +0000

Another fine listener recommendation: Ars PARADOXICA, a time-traveling sci-fi drama that toys with the fundamental logic of the universe.

37 years in

The Stakes — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 21:47:23 +0000

And to wrap up, what Lauren’s listening to this week: The Stakes from MTV guides us through this week’s news. This episode checks in with Congresswoman Maxine Waters, a long-time public servant, about going viral after 37 years of doing her job.