All Of It with Alison Stewart

In their 15 years on the scene, Spotify has reshaped the way that people listen to music. A new book explores what the streaming company did to get so powerful, and how it is continuing to alter the music landscape, often in ways that disadvantage the artists it claims to support. Journalist Liz Pelly discusses the reporting from her book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Per...

A new exhibition called “ Carmen Winant: My Mother and Eye ” presents 35mm photographs of the artist’s 2001 trip from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in collage alongside the frames of Super 8 footage Winant’s mother captured during her 1969 trip from Los Angeles to Niagara Falls. Photographer and archival artist Carmen Winant talks about using images as an inter-generational bridge, and what it means...

A new three-floor exhibition of art, historical artifacts, and archival records shows how New York City’s path to becoming a global financial and cultural hub was shaped by its role in maritime commerce. South Street Seaport Museum president Capt. Jonathan Boulware and director of collections and exhibitions Martina Caruso preview “ Maritime City ,” which opens Wednesday, March 12 Hosted by Simple...

The latest book from Russell Shorto explores the historical conflict between the Dutch and the English over the island of Manhattan, as well as the story of the indigenous people who had long occupied the land as it was being contested by the two European nations. Shorto shares his insights from Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America . Hosted by Simplec...

Bronx-born activist and poet Roya Marsh discusses her second collection of poems, titled savings time which tackles themes like police brutality, urban gentrification and queer identity. Marsh discusses her latest work, a follow up to her first collection, dayliGht , which was nominated for the 2021 Lambda Literary Award for Poetry . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Legal Scholar and poet Reginald Dwayne Betts has just released his latest poetry collection Doggerel , which explores humanity's relationship to "man's best friend," as a lens to interrogate racism, incarceration and masculinity. Betts will share some excerpts from the collection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

The Brooklyn-based Tables of Contents hosts events that feature a menu inspired by books, from classics like To Kill A Mockingbird , to newer releases like Marlon James’ Black Leopard Red Wolf . Chef Evan Hanczor , founder of Tables of Contents, talks about his career, ToC’s new ‘ community cookbook ,’ and how food can help connect us to literature. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Today we launch our Women's History Month series, Equalizers: Women in Music Production, featuring interviews with women who work behind the scenes of the music industry as audio technicians and producers. The Grammys have never awarded a woman Producer of the Year and only a handful have ever been nominated. Alissia was nominated this year, making her only the third woman in the 21st century to m...

What tea is the best? Is loose leaf better than tea bags? How long should we steep for? Is boiling, or almost-boiling water best? What teas call for a splash of milk, or a drizzle of honey? Michael Harney , master tea buyer, blender, and vice president of Harney & Sons , shares his exper-TEAS. Plus, listeners ask questions and share their preferences about tea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Oscar-fanatic Louis Virtel, co-host of the “ Keep It ” podcast, recaps all the surprises and exciting moments from this year's Academy Awards, the capstone to a very unpredictable awards season. Plus, listeners share their reactions to Sunday’s red carpet coverage and awards ceremonies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

[REBROADCAST from February 13, 2025] The body-horror film "The Substance" is nominated for five Academy Awards, including for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Makeup artist Pierre-Olivier Persin discusses what went into Demi Moore's on-screen transformation from the stunning Elizabeth Sparkle into a different person altogether. Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram ( @Al...

[REBROADCAST from February 5, 2025] It was costume designer Linda Muir 's job to dress 19th century German aristocrats, rural nuns, and one very thirsty vampire in the film "Nosferatu." She discusses her Oscar-nominated work to bring director Robert Eggers' vision to life. Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram ( @AllOfItWNYC ), and click here to print out and play Al...

[REBROADCAST from February 4, 2025] "The Brutalist" cinematographer and Oscar nominee Lol Crawley shot on VistaVision, a technology rarely used today in Hollywood. Crawley discusses his work, and how camera hardware, light and color can be an important part of storytelling.  Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram ( @AllOfItWNYC ), and click here to print out and play...

[REBROADCAST from February 7, 2025] The film "Conclave" turns the selection of the next Pope into a dramatic tale of secrets, lies, and intrigue. Film editor Nick Emerson discusses his work on the movie, which has earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Editing. Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram ( @AllOfItWNYC ), and click here to print out and play All Of It Osc...

[REBROADCAST from February 6, 2025] Dressing gladiators, emperors, senators, and schemers in Ancient Rome for "Gladiator II" was no small task for the Oscar-nominated costume designers Janty Yates , who won the 2001 Academy Award for her work on the original "Gladiator," and David Crossman , who worked on the military film's costumes. They discuss the research, artistry and character implications...

[REBROADCAST from February 18, 2025] As part of filming the "Wicked" screen adaptation, the actors performed on practical constructed sets, from Shiz University to Emerald City. Oscar-nominated production designer Nathan Crowley discusses his vision for designing the world of "Wicked." Follow along with us during Sunday's Academy Awards on our Instagram ( @AllOfItWNYC ), and click here to print ou...

In the new novel Junie , a young enslaved woman, consumed by grief at her sister's death, manages to wake her sister's ghost from the grave. The ghost pushes Junie to discover terrifying secrets about life on the Bellereine Plantation in Alabama. Author Erin Crosby Eckstine discusses her book as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

[REBROADCAST FROM January 23, 2024] In the debut novel from poet  Kaveh Akbar , Martyr! , a man who has lost everything becomes obsessed with the idea of becoming a martyr, until he meets a dying woman who has decided to spend her final days talking to people at the Brooklyn Museum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

In Loca , best friends Sal and Charo navigate life, love, and migration in 1990s New York. Author Alejandro Heredia discusses his debut novel, exploring identity, friendship, and the complexities of growing up in a new city. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new novel follows a young woman named Vi who finds a strange blob, and manages to shape it into her dream man with unforeseen consequences. Author Maggie Su discusses her book, Blob: A Love Story , as part of our Debut Day celebrating debut novels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In writer Ada Calhoun's debut novel, a happily-married woman finds herself with a new crush after her husband suggests they open their marriage. Calhoun joins us to discuss Crush: A Novel , as part of our day celebrating debut novels.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new exhibition at The Center for Brooklyn History traces Brooklyn's ties to slavery by presenting artwork and archival material from its special collections. Dominique Jean-Louis , chief historian of the Brooklyn Public Library, discusses the show and how the material connects to Brooklyn's present day. Trace/s: Family History Research and the Legacy of Slavery in Brooklyn is on view through Aug...

Veteran Broadway costume designer Paul Tazewell won a Tony for his work on "Hamilton," and has worked on countless other stage musicals and plays. So he made the perfect choice to bring the fashion from the beloved musical "Wicked" from stage to screen. He's nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design, and joins us fresh off his BAFTA win. This conversation is part of our annual Big Picture ser...

[REBROADCAST FROM January 16, 2025] Jesse Eisenberg is the writer, director, and star of the new film, " A Real Pain ," which is about two very different cousins on a Holocaust tour of Poland. He discusses his film, which is streaming on Hulu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steely Dan released their eighth studio album Two Against Nature on February 29, 2000, after a 20 year album gap. The following year, to the surprise of many, it won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. To discuss the album's 25th anniversary in our series Silver Liner Notes, we're joined by New Yorker staff writer Amanda Petrusich and Elliot Scheiner , an engineer who worked on the album and o...