All Of It with Alison Stewart

*[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 8, 2022] Comedian Mike Birbiglia was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes some time ago. He chronicles his attempts to reverse that diagnosis by taking up swimming in his hilarious one-man show, "The Old Man & the Pool." Birbiglia talks about the show, which was nominated in the Emmy category, Outstanding Writing In A Comedy Special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

*[REBROADCAST FROM January 29, 2024] The second season of the Ryan Murphyverse series "Feud" centers on the antagonistic relationships between writer Truman Capote and a group of high society women known as "the swans." Molly Ringwald  plays Joanne Carson, wife of Johnny Carson and lifelong friend of Capote. Ringwald joins us to discuss "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," which has been nominated in 10...

*[REBROADCAST FROM November 24, 2023] This September, the groundbreaking FX series "Reservation Dogs," which focused on a group of indigenous teenagers living in Oklahoma, came to a close. Writer, director, and executive producer Sterlin Harjo  joins us to discuss the finale, and the show as a whole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

*[REBROADCAST FROM November 2, 2023]  Shawn Levy  joins us to discuss directing all four episodes of the new Netflix adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All The Light We Cannot See , which tells the story of a blind French girl and German soldier who come into contact during World War II.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

*[REBROADCAST FROM December 18, 2023] Sunday saw the finale of the second season of "The Gilded Age," with this season focusing on the real life "Opera Wars" of 19th century New York high society. Actor Carrie Coon , who stars in the series as Bertha Russell, discusses the Emmy-nominated season and the finale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

" Girls Will Be Girls " is a new movie opening tomorrow at Film Forum, and tells the story of Mira (Preeti Panigrahi), a 16 year old girl coming of age at an Indian boarding school and pursuing a romantic relationship while also trying to maintain the approval of her mother. Director Shuchi Talati discusses her debut feature film alongside Panigrahi.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Recent studies show that about one third of Americans have tattoos. But did you know that the modern tattoo was really born here in New York? We discuss the history of tattooing, and specifically the history of New York-themed tattoos, with the curators behind a new exhibit at the City Reliquary Museum and Civic Organization. Dave Herman, founder of the City Reliquary, and Michelle Myles, owner of...

With kids back to school and more people heading into the office, let's talk about how to meal prep a great lunch. Joining us to give their best advice on how to do better than a PB&J sandwich for lunch are J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman, co-hosts of The Recipe with Kenji and Deb podcast. Plus, we'll take your calls and suggestions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.co...

Ana Gasteyer returns to Broadway in  " Once Upon a Mattress ," now running at Hudson Theatre through November 30. We speak talk to Gasteyer about her role as Queen Aggravain (including her violin skills), her work on "Loot," and her feelings about the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Robert A. Caro's The Power Broker  has been called "the greatest book every written about a city." This groundbreaking work revealed how Robert Moses -- a man never elected to public office -- spent decades amassing power so immense that he was able to reshape New York City. Now, a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, Turn Every Page: Inside the Robert A. Caro Archive , explores the sto...

In a new touching coming-of-age story, Elliot, an 18-year-old woman played by Maisy Stella , receives advice from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza, after a magical mushroom trip with her friends in the woods for her birthday. Writer and director Megan Park joins us alongside Stella to discuss the film, "My Old Ass," which opens in theaters this Friday, Sept. 13th. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Annie Grossman  is a certified dog trainer and owner of School For The Dogs, who has written a new book, How To Train Your Dog With Love + Science .  Annie speaks to us about her passion for dogs, her feelings on uncertified trainers, and takes your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ruth Rathblott  was born with a limb difference that she spent most of her life hiding from others. Her road to acceptance is documented in the book, Singlehandedly . Her most recent release, Unhide and Seek , offers ways to stop hiding and use your difference to thrive. She joins us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

In 2018, Red Bull Arts presented the first major exhibit of the work of the late rapper, Graffiti artist, sculptor, performance artist and philosopher of sorts, Rammellzee. A new book, co-edited by the curators of that show, Max Wolf  and Jeff Mao , came out last week. We speak to them about Rammellzee: Racing for Thunder . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

FUTURA2000  is an influential artist and a pioneer of the New York graffiti movement of the 1970s and 80s. A new homecoming retrospective, FUTURA 2000: BREAKING OUT , is open now at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the artist is with us in studio to reflect on his career and the work on view. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Natasha Rothwell , who gave standout performances in "Insecure" and "The White Lotus" has her first starring role in the new Hulu series, "How to Die Alone." She plays Mel, an airport worker who has let fear keep her from her dreams. When Mel has a brush with death, she vows to change that. We speak to Natasha about "How to Die Alone," premiering this Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

In the latest novel from acclaimed writer Rachel Kushner , a 34-year-old woman becomes a spy who infiltrates a mysterious eco-commune. Kirkus calls it "a deft, brainy take on the espionage novel," and the book was longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. Creation Lake  is out now, and Kushner joins us to discuss it ahead of her event tonight with Emma Straub at Books Are Magic, and her event Wednesda...

Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh  has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of the Bone: Essays on America by a Daughter of the...

Keeping with the art theme this hour, we look at some of the art fairs happening between now and November with Rhea Nayyar and Valentina Di Liscia , editors for Hyperallergic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. Each month we speak with a tastemaker in the arts world about their favorites. This September segment features New York Magazine art critic Jerry Saltz  who shares 10 pieces he thinks all New Yorkers should see. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our coll...

This fall, a plethora of new shows both on and off Broadway are set to open. Helen Shaw , theater critic for The New Yorker, joins to discuss both the celebrity blockbusters, the quirky off-Broadway productions and everything in between. Plus, we take your calls. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

New Jersey-based artist Gina Beavers  has a new exhibition now open at Marianne Boesky Gallery through October 5. Beavers is known for painting images she finds directly from scrolling her social media feeds, but in this show, she presents paintings from her "Comfortcore" series, using product photos of common home decor. Beavers is with us to discuss her practice  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

The documentary "The Cowboy and the Queen" follows Monty Roberts , a California horse trainer whose nonviolent techniques of taming horses piqued the interest of Queen Elizabeth II, a kindred spirit whose endorsement of Monty's process popularized his methods worldwide. Roberts joins to discuss his life story, along with Andrea Nevins , director of the documentary, which is out in theaters startin...

In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem , Roxane Gay  examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After working in the global financial market for years, Wangari Mathenge  began focusing on art full time just 5 years ago. Her latest installation, Bedimmed Boundaries: Between Wakefulness and Sleep, explores the periods of alternate consciousness, and opens tonight at the Nicola Vassell Gallery. Mathenge joins to discuss.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...