One Guest: Recent Episodes
WGBH Educational Foundation
What's your story? WGBH's first-ever live action online series, "One Guest," asks that question and finds answers that are sometimes offbeat, always interesting, and definitely leave you wanting more. Hosted by WGBH talent from various departments within the foundation, "One Guest" is a series of short-form webisodes that feature one-on-one interviews with people throughout New England. And they all have a story to tell.
Ishan Gurdal cheese expert and owner of Formaggio Kitchen speaks about his quest for the perfect cheese, and what Julia Child had to say about his efforts.
Historic New England curator and author Nancy Carlisle talks about her study of kitchens; how they have changed over the decades, and what these changes can tell us about larger shifts in society, culture, and the family.
Musicologist Victor Coelho talks about, and demonstrates on his lute, the similarities between Renaissance and pop music.
Janie Katz-Christy, director and a co-founder of the Green Streets Initiative, speaks about what inspired her to start the campaign for alternative transportation.
Michael Frank is the curator at the Museum of Bad Art in Dedham and Somerville, Mass. He talks about how the museum got started, how pieces are selected, and what constitutes “bad” art.
Neil Cohn talks about what he's learned by studying comic books and why comics aren't just for kids.
"Tea sommelier" Cynthia Gold demonstrates the ways tea, like wine, can be paired with food.
"Tea sommelier" Cynthia Gold talks about the many unexpected ways in which tea can be used, from food to cocktails.
Naveed Nour's photography collection Momento reveals what he discovered by taking photos of the same places around the world over time.
Boston Ballet costume designer Charles Heightchew talks about how he got into the business, where he gets his inspiration, and his advice for aspiring costume designers.
Visual effects expert Terrence Masson speaks with host Vanessa Wiegel about how he became interested in VFX, what it was like to work on Star Wars, and how he uses his expertise to analyze images on UFO Hunters.
José Gouveia on how he became passionate about poetry and why riding Harleys and writing poetry are more alike than you think.
Al Sacco talks about how he became an astronaut, the challenges of working in space, and what it's like to see earth from the cosmos.
Karen Corday, writer and producer of the stage show Mortified talks about what makes people want to go on stage and read their diaries to an audience of strangers.
Meet Sam Kounaves, a Tufts professor and chemist who knows from personal experience if life could exist on Mars.
Angela Peri, owner of Boston Casting, talks about what it's like running New England's largest casting agency. She also has tips for how to break into the film industry.
Bat expert and Boston University professor of biology Tom Kunz speaks with host Edgar B. Herwick III about his research trips around the globe, his encounter with the world's largest bat, and why after forty-five years of studying these winged mammals he still wants to learn more.
Meet entrepreneur Sara Ross on location at her cupcake bakery in Somerville, Massachusetts, where she reveals how she became a small-business owner and why she’s crazy about cupcakes.
Nancy Mangion of the Beekeeper’s Warehouse talks about why she loves bees, how bees work together, and why everyone should have a beehive.
Peter O’Malley from American Singing Telegrams, talks about his career, from his beginnings as a singing bumblebee, to the most memorable telegram he ever delivered.
Jeff Lieberman talks about the intersection of art and science in his life, and the unexpected ways in which these two disciplines meet.
Henry Jenkins talks to One Guest about the merits of citizen journalism.
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With the help of Aaron Kim on cello, Juan Chavez demonstrates that strings can do the cha-cha.
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Henry Jenkins tells One Guest why he thinks all media are participatory.
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What does a homecoming sound like? Listen to this young jazz pianist's happy rendition.
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Henry Jenkins, an MIT professor and avid gamer, explains why video games are works of art.
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Author Rishi Reddi talks about the challenges of growing up bi-cultural in the US.
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In this webisode, Leah Kramer demonstrates how you can be crafty on the cheap.
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A local hobbyist shows off the treasures he's uncovered over the years.
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Meet a Harvard-educated country music talent who is finding fame in Japan.
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