The Big Listen: Recent Episodes
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Hey, pals! Lauren Ober from WAMU & NPR’s The Big Listen here. We listen to podcasts all day, every day here at TBL HQ, which makes sense, since we are public radio’s broadcast about podcasts. We chat with all kinds of folks from indie producers to award-winning journalists to your favorite celebrities about what they’re making and what they’re listening to. And the package it all up with a pretty bow for your listening pleasure. This week we have a smorgasbord of sorts on the show. For more TBL, visit biglisten.org or find us on Twitter at @hearbiglisten.
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.
Our second pick for the week is the new “narrative news” podcast from The New York Times.
Next we go beyond the gallery walls to take a deep dive into some of the world’s most famous works of art.
We wrap up our weekly episode with hilarious spouses and business partners, Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher.
This episode sets up the case and the beginning of the historical context that shapes the rest of the first season.
Another fine listener recommendation: Ars PARADOXICA, a time-traveling sci-fi drama that toys with the fundamental logic of the universe.
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.