All Of It with Alison Stewart

It's been more than 15 years since the last album from The Swell Season . The duo, Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová , behind the award-winning movie and stage musical "Once" join us to perform new songs live in our studio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 22, 2025] We continue our week spotlighting memoirs and biographies with a conversation about New York City LGBTQ+ rights activist Marsha P. Johnson with Tourmaline , author of the new book Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Ken Jennings , host of "Jeopardy!" joins the show for an hour to discuss his role on the show and his new book of trivia, The Complete Kennections: 5,000 Questions in 1,000 Puzzles . Listeners have the chance to complete some of these trivia questions live with Ken on the air. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Director Amy Berg talks about her new documentary on the life, music, and lasting influence of Jeff Buckley. The film, " It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley ," explores the mythology that’s grown around Buckley in the decades since his death, and features never-before-heard recordings and insights from those who knew him best. Berg discusses the challenges telling an artist's story when it's been define...

All Of It producer Simon Close recaps the 2025 Public Song Project , which aired a radio special revealing its winners over the weekend. This Saturday, August 2, at 1 PM you can see the Public Song Project live in concert with the Brooklyn Public Library! Join us on the steps of the library's main branch in Grand Army Plaza for a free show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

It's time to check in on the All Of It Summer Reading Challenge ! We are dedicating this week to one of the Challenge categories-- "read a memoir or biography." All Of It and Get Lit producer Jordan Lauf kicks things off with a list of recommendations for great memoirs and biographies to read this summer to help you complete the challenge. Plus, listeners share their recommendations. Hosted by Sim...

Many podcasts are now recording video as well as audio, from hit interview shows like "Call Her Daddy" to the entire slate of New York Times audio podcasts. But why is an audio medium turning to video? And what do listeners think? Nick Quah , the podcast critic for Vulture and New York Magazine , joins to discuss. Plus, we take calls from listeners with their opinions on the subject for our latest...

Patty Griffin 's 11th studio album Crown of Roses is a personal record that finds her reflecting on the death of her mother and her own cancer treatment. She will be at Sony Hall on July 29. She joins us for a Listening Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As part of our summer food series, we're diving into one of NYC’s most iconic eats: pizza. Scott Wiener , founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours , joins us to share some of the best slices and pizzerias across the five boroughs. Plus, listeners call in with their go-to NYC pizza spots. *This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

In 2018, photographer Nat Ward stumbled upon Ditch Plains beach in Montauk, and he found a vibrant energy that he couldn't resist capturing. Ward spent four summers photographing Ditch Plains and the people who enjoy the beach, and he discusses his resulting photo collection, "Ditch: Montauk, New York, 11954," featuring 49 photographs that are also on view at Montauk Historical Society's Second Ho...

The new documentary "Match in a Haystack" follows members of Ukraine’s contemporary dance troupe as they prepare for their first performance since Russia invaded. Director Joe Hill and producer & movement director Stefanie Noll discuss the making of a film in a country at war --- and why dance and art matter in a time of crisis.  *This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen. Hosted by Simpleca...

Pulitzer Prize and Oscar-winning director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov joins to discuss his new documentary, "2000 Meters to Adriivka." The film follows an assault brigade of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to take back control of the small village of Adriivka. "2000 Meters to Adriivka" is in theaters today, and will premiere on PBS later this year. *This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen....

New York Times "Where to Eat" writer, Luke Fortney discusses all the best places to get a taco in the city. Listeners call in with their favorite taco recommendations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Architectural historian William Hennessey has a new book called Along the Hudson: Walking Manhattan's Western Waterfront which traces the ups-and-downs of development along Manhattan’s western waterfront. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent Rolling Stone headline called Obongjayar “the Afrobeat innovator who can rock a stadium with no fear.” He joins for a Listening Party to talk about Paradise Now , which blends electro-pop with intimate storytelling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a new documentary, the likes of Bjork and David Byrne attest to the influence and importance of pioneering multi-disciplinary artist Meredith Monk . The film follows Monk, now in her 80s, as she creates her latest immersive work. "Monk in Pieces" will open in theaters on July 25. Meredith Monk joins us alongside director Billy Shebar . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

The Infatuation, known for their restaurant recommendations, has compiled a summer essential: “ The Best Ice Cream in New York City .” Editor Sonal Shah and staff writer Willa Moore discuss their favorite places to get scoops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sure, you could spend hundreds of dollars to take your family to a Mets or a Yankees game. Or you could spend a fraction of that amount to experience the enduring goofiness of minor league baseball, which takes itself a lot less seriously -- and has more interesting food. Benjamin Hill covers the minor leagues for MiLB.com , and Rex Doane (who is a senior producer at WNYC by day) is a serious fan....

The new film "Videoheaven" presents a kind of video-essay about the history of on-screen portrayals of video stores, now mostly extinct. Writer and director Alex Ross Perry , who himself worked at Kim's Video, discusses the film alongside editor Clyde Folley . "Videoheaven" will screen on August 12 at Alamo Drafthouse , with a Q&A with Perry to follow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

The Gateway Program is a $16 billion project to build new tunnels under the Hudson River to improve service for Amtrak and NJ Transit trains. But as the project prepares to break ground, they have uncovered some mysterious — and some historically illuminating — obstacles, including a totally unaccounted for staircase to nowhere, pig bones from the Meatpacking District's meatpacking days, and a bev...

This week, guests discuss the best places to get NYC favorites. Today, food critics, Robert Sietsema and Melissa McCart , discuss their favorite burgers in the city and listeners call in with their favorite spots to get a burger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the summertime, millions of teenagers nail down a summer job, some more random, boring, odd, and mundane than others. As we are in the thick of summer, All Of It producers Kate Hinds , Jordan Lauf and Zach Gottehrer-Cohen reflect on the summer jobs of their past, and listeners share their summer job stories and how they were shaped by the experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

[REBROADCAST FROM Jan. 11, 2023] To honor the life of the late Malcolm-Jamal Warner , we present part of his conversation about his Grammy-nominated spoken-word album, Hiding In Plain View . The poet, musician and beloved 'Cosby Show' actor died on Monday, July 21, 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

The latest novel from author Gary Shteyngart is told from the perspective of Vera, a kid who wants to keep her parents from splitting up, and to figure out where her birth mother has gone. It's titled Vera, or Faith , and the book is out now.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York Magazine 's Matthew Schneier & Tammie Teclemariam break down the best bites of the year so far . Whether you're hungry for a new dining spot or curious about where to find the Big Apple's best onion rings, these professional NYC foodies will share their expert recommendations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...