All Of It with Alison Stewart

The rock band The Beaches hit it big with their 2023 song "Blame Brett." Their new album, No Hard Feelings , drops on August 29. But ahead of the album release and their performance at Gov Ball, The Beaches perform songs from the new album live in studio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tomorrow marks ten years since the death of Kalief Browder, who as a teenager was held for three years on Riker's Island, including in solitary confinement, without being convicted of a crime. A new documentary premiering at the Tribeca Festival follows the movement to seek justice following Browder's death. The film also commemorates Browder's mother, Venida, who died not long after Kalief, throu...

A new book explores the perseverance of queer cinema between the 1930s and 1960s, when Hollywood was subject to the restrictive Motion Picture Production Code, otherwise known as the Hays Code. Michael Koresky , author and editorial director for the Museum of the Moving Image, joins us to discuss Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness . Hosted by Simplecast,...

Tony-nominated actor Jasmine Amy Rogers discusses her role bringing the cartoon Betty Boop to life in the new Broadway musical "Boop!" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Full Bio series continues with a conversation about Mark Twain with biographer Ron Chernow . Today, Chernow discusses the big issues that dominated Twain's life, from politics to racism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[ REBROADCAST FROM Dec 13, 2024] Broadway actor Tom Francis has earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Joe Gillis in the acclaimed revival of " Sunset Boulevard ." He discuses how he got the part, working with director Jamie Lloyd, and what it's like performing part of the musical live on the streets of New York. Producer's Note: On Thursday morning, after this conversation aired, it was an...

A new podcast explores how SoulCycle came to capture the hearts, minds, and bodies of many New Yorkers passionate about fitness. Host Jess Rothschild discusses her show " Cult of Body and Soul ," and we take calls from listeners. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The new BritBox series " Outrageous " is based on the true story of the Mitford sisters, a group of British siblings who went on to live prominent and scandalous lives throughout Europe. One even became involved with Adolf Hitler. Writer Sarah Williams discusses the show, along with Joanna Vanderham , who stars as Diana Mitford. "Outrageous" premieres on BritBox on June 18. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Biographer Ron Chernow discusses his new biography of celebrated American author Mark Twain as part of this month's Full Bio conversation. Today, we discuss Twain's early life and the beginning of his career as a writer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We continue our series "100 Pieces of Art" celebrating the must-see works of art in the city. Eileen Jeng Lynch , director of curatorial programs at The Bronx Museum of the Arts , discusses her list of 10 works of art to see, and listeners call in to recommend their favorite works of art in the city. Note: There were technical difficulties during this conversation that made it difficult to underst...

[ REBROADCAST FROM Oct 7, 2024] The play " Yellowface " from playwright David Henry Hwang has earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play, and earned star Daniel Dae Kim a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play. Hwang and Kim discuss the show, which follows a playwright who accidentally casts a white actor as an Asian character in his new play. A recording of "Yellowface" is...

A new Netflix series called " Forever " follows two teen athletes in Los Angeles falling in love for the first time. The show's creator, Mara Brock Akil , discusses the series, and what went into adapting a Judy Blume novel for the screen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

[ REBROADCAST FROM Apr 1, 2025] The musical " Operation Mincemeat " tells the true story of a World War II operation involving two MI-5 officers and one dead body. It is now nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Stars and writers of the show Natasha Hodgson , David Cumming , and Zoe Roberts discuss the new musical and their comedy group Spit Lip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Our Get Lit with All Of It musical guest for the month of May was actor and musician Reeve Carney , who joined us to discuss his career and creative process. Plus, he played some brand new original music live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The latest novel from author Katie Kitamura follows an accomplished actor and the mysterious young man who suddenly enters her life. We spent the month reading Audition as our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Kitamura discusses the novel with Alison in front of a sold out crowd. Missed the event? Catch it here . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

The new play " Bowl EP " transforms the Vineyard Theater into a skate park to tell the story of Kelly K Klarkson and Quentavius da Quitter. They are searching for the new for their rap group, but over the course of the day, they might find something else entirely. Playwright and director Nazareth Hassan discusses "Bowl EP" along with actors Felicia Curry and Essence Lotus . It is running at the Vi...

In the new CNN podcast series " Persuadable ," misinformation journalist Donie O'Sullivan seeks to understand how and why people fall down conspiracy theory rabbit holes and what we can do to pull them back out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Middle childhood (between toddlerhood and the teenage years) often gets overlooked. But for kids ages 6-12, the pressures of adolescence are arriving earlier. Puberty is happening earlier, social media has led to emotional turbulence, and kids today are facing different challenges than the previous generation. Clinical psychological Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler  talks about her new book The Crucial...

The National frontman Matt Berninger releases his sophomore solo album, Get Sunk , today. He'll perform at Webster Hall tonight and Rough Trade Below tomorrow. He stops by the studio to talk about the new release. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recent studies have show that grandparents, especially grandmothers, are taking on more childcare of their grandchildren than ever before. But why? And how is this trend affecting grandparents and their retirement? We speak with Faith Hill , author of the recent Atlantic piece " Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit, " alongside Frances Dodds , author of the New York Times Magazine piece " My Pare...

Aimee Mann released her third album, Bachelor No. 2 or, the Last Remains of the Dodo , on May 2, 2000. It featured some songs from her soundtrack for Paul Thomas Anderson's "Magnolia" alongside newer tracks and became one of the best reviewed albums of the decade. For our series Silver Liner Notes, writer Carrie Courogen joins us to talk about the album's legacy and take listeners' calls. Hosted b...

More than a decade since their last album, OK Go are out with a new one: And the Adjacent Possible . The band that grew up with Youtube and revolutionized the music video for the internet age join us in-studio to perform live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some of New York's most iconic concerts, including Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park, the Beatles at Forrest Hills Stadium, were organized by legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener. Director Jake Sumner speaks about his new documentary that tells the story of Ron Delsener's life, from a childhood in Queens to a life in the music industry. The film also features interviews with artists whose con...

2025 Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and Gracie Lawrence discuss their Broadway musical " Just in Time ," which explores the life of singer Bobby Darin. Groff stars as Darin, while Lawrence plays singer Connie Francis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The internationally renowned Cannes Film Festival wrapped up over the weekend. New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan recaps the films and the festival's programming, and talks about how attendees have responded to this year's cinematic works. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.