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Bob Newhart and the directors of Mister Rogers & Me 04/03/2012

Bob Newhart and the directors of Mister Rogers & Me Jesse talks to Benjamin and Christopher Wagner about America’s most beloved broadcaster --Mister Fred Rogers -- and they all hold back tears. Plus, Jesse sits down with another beloved, cardigan-wearing American: Bob Newhart! And did you know God calls into sports talk radio programs? Bullseye features another chapter of God’s memoir, as written by comedy scribe David Javerbaum. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1905855

This feed is retired 03/05/2012

This feed is retired This feed is retired. Subscribe to the standard feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tsoya /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1878411

David Wain / Jordan Ranks America / AV Club Recommendations 02/21/2012

David Wain / Jordan Ranks America / AV Club Recommendations This week David Wain makes the successful leap from cultiest-of-cult comedy to the mainstream multiplex – and keeps things super funny. Correspondant Jordan Morris ranks all of the things in America because we told him to. Plus, the AV Club offers some of their all-time favorite culture picks, and Jesse talks about his JAM -- DJ Quick's Pitch In Ona Party /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1858917

Daniel Handler / The Sklar Brothers / Nico Muhly 02/13/2012

Daniel Handler / The Sklar Brothers / Nico Muhly Daniel Handler delves into his memories of young love to pen the novel “Why We Broke Up” -- the twist? He writes the girl's side of the story. The Sklar Brothers talk about their new comedy album – from performing as identical twins to broadening their sports-nerd base. Plus Jesse suggests the Canadian TV show The Newsoom and American composer Nico Muhly shares the song that changed his life. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1851371

Michael Rapaport, Werner Herzog, AV Club Recommendations, Kasper Hauser News 02/07/2012

Michael Rapaport, Werner Herzog, AV Club Recommendations, Kasper Hauser News /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1842642

Tim and Eric / Roz Chast 01/30/2012

Tim and Eric / Roz Chast Tim and Eric are known for Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job. They also promoted Shrek 3 without permission from the movie studio. Now, they've made a billion dollar movie of their own. Cartoonist Roz Chast's explains some of her day-to-day fears like balloons, water, and sitting on the ground. Plus a section from God's memoir (as dictated to comedy writer David Javerbaum) and Jesse suggests Randy Newman in his outshot. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1835971

Jenna Fischer / Jack Handey 01/23/2012

Jenna Fischer / Jack Handey /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1829261

Aisha Tyler / David Hormsby / Jordan Ranks America 01/17/2012

Aisha Tyler / David Hormsby / Jordan Ranks America /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1820918

Chris Gethard / Lawrence Weschler 01/10/2012

Chris Gethard / Lawrence Weschler Jesse interviews comedian Chris Gethard about booking P. Diddy at a tiny theater in New York. Lawrence Weschler talks about why CGI faces will never look quite right, and why humans are addicted to narrative. Plus rap picks from Andrew Noz and pop culture advice from My Brother, My Brother and Me. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1813907

Downton Abbey, Chris Lilley, Dan Deacon, AV Club Picks 01/04/2012

Downton Abbey, Chris Lilley, Dan Deacon, AV Club Picks /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1809689

2011 Comedy Special 12/22/2011

2011 Comedy Special /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1800233

Food Show with Jonathan Gold and Ed Levine 12/19/2011

Food Show with Jonathan Gold and Ed Levine Why not do a food episode? A conversation with the LA Weekly's Jonathan Gold, who is the authority not just on Los Angeles food, but on Los Angeles in general. Plus Ed Levine talks about how Serious Eats is for people who want to find the best foie gras AND the best local tacos. And humorist Rob Baedeker shares the contents of his CSA box. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1788474

The Sound of Young America's 2011 Holiday Special 12/12/2011

The Sound of Young America's 2011 Holiday Special Every year, dozens of public radio specials flood the marketplace. Only one has the slightly skewed, slightly sweet vision of The Sound of Young America. Interviews with Christmas legend Ronnie Spector (the sweet) and B-52s frontman Fred Schneider (the skewed). It's the only holiday special where you can hear Schneider's signature bellow delivering a heartening mid-winter message: "GIVE... ME... MORE... PRESENTS!" /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1789441

Carrie Fisher / Errol Morris 12/05/2011

Carrie Fisher / Errol Morris Tabloid tales! Carrie Fisher talks about growing up behind the shadow of her celebrity parents, and electroshock treatments in her new book Shockoholic. Plus, Errol Morris obsesses over the power of narrative in tabloid stories -- specifically one involving sex kidnappings, dog cloning, and much much more. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1773730

Nile Rodgers / AV Club 11/28/2011

Nile Rodgers / AV Club Nile Rodgers is a legendary record producer and a member of the band Chic. If you don't know the band you certainly know their hits "Le Freak" and "Good Times", among many others. Rodgers talks about producing music for the dance floor, from Diana Ross to David Bowie. Plus, Keith and Tasha from the AV Club talk about Marilyn Monroe, Miranda July, and a movie called Tyrannosaur which is completely absent of dinos. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1765959

The Judge John Hodgman Special 11/12/2011

The Judge John Hodgman Special When Jesse is not hosting this program, he serves as the baliff for the honorable Judge John Hodgman. This week we'll be presenting three of that program's FINEST cases on The Sound of Young America. -- The Case of the Youthful Indiscretions, the Girlfriend and the Grasshopper, and Panta-lunacy! /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1754848

Jonathan Ames / Glenn O'Brien / Jordan Ranks America 11/21/2011

Jonathan Ames / Glenn O'Brien / Jordan Ranks America Two conversations exploring different kinds of New York men this week, plus rankings from a man all his own -- Jordan Morris. First, Glenn O'Brien, GQ's Style Guy, meditates on what it means to be a man in the 21st century. Then, writer Jonathan Ames talks about his TV show Bored to Death that follows the lives of three unconventional New York men as portrayed by Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1759488

Patrick Warburton / Jackson Publick 11/05/2011

Patrick Warburton / Jackson Publick /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1749988

Kate Beaton / Gahan Wilson / Rob Baedeker's Chemistry Lecture 10/27/2011

Kate Beaton / Gahan Wilson / Rob Baedeker's Chemistry Lecture /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1742974

Jeanne Darst / Marc Maron / Jordan Ranks America 10/17/2011

Jeanne Darst / Marc Maron / Jordan Ranks America This week, two nudging the bruises that make creativity come out. Jeanne Darst talks about her new memoir on growing up in a literary family that spent more time drinking than writing. She kicks the booze to become more productive, and more creative. Plus a candid conversation with Marc Maron -- a poster child for turning pain into creativity. And don't forget to listen to the completely painless Jordan Ranks America! /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1738620

Rin Tin Tin with Susan Orlean 10/14/2011

Rin Tin Tin with Susan Orlean Believe it or not, Rin Tin Tin blew people's minds in the silent film days. He jumped tall fences, climbed trees, and even acted. This week, a conversation with author Susan Orlean about the iconic German Shepherd's iconic life, and how it reflected Americans' relationship with their own dogs. Plus, the news with Kasper Hauser. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1733236

Bootsy Collins / AV Club's Fall TV Picks 10/10/2011

Bootsy Collins / AV Club's Fall TV Picks Bootsy Collins – the greatest funk bassist of all time – talks about playing with James Brown, doing LSD on stage, quitting and/or being fired from the JB's, joining up with the Parliament-Funkadelic collective, and his own amazing solo career. Plus, the TV Editors at the AV Club pick the new shows that are worth your time this Fall. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1728451

Jonathan Coulton & John Flansburgh / Jane Lynch / John Roderick: The Song That Changed My Life 10/03/2011

Jonathan Coulton & John Flansburgh / Jane Lynch / John Roderick: The Song That Changed My Life /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1723988

Mavis Staples / Daryl Hall / Chuck Brown 09/26/2011

Mavis Staples / Daryl Hall / Chuck Brown Legendary singers entering new worlds. Mavis Staples reflects on her 50 year career and recent collaborations. Daryl Hall talks about the foundations of Hall & Oates, plus his new web series inviting musicians to jam in his home. Plus, Chuck Brown shares the song that helped him to invent the Go Go genre. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1716953

George R. R. Martin / Neil deGrasse Tyson 09/17/2011

George R. R. Martin / Neil deGrasse Tyson John Hodgman guest hosts for an exploration of universes. Yes, that's plural. how many universes are there? It's one of several questions that astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson DOESN'T have the answer to, but Tyson wants us to love the questions themselves. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1712071

Retromania with Simon Reynolds / Nic Winding Refn, director of Drive 09/10/2011

Retromania with Simon Reynolds / Nic Winding Refn, director of Drive What's the use in going retro? This week, two interviews explore that question. First Nicolas Winding Refn talks about his new film Drive, a moody thriller that combines elements of fairy tale, noir, 80s pop and 70s grit. Then, Simon Reynolds talks about his new book Retromania, which delves into why pop culture is addicted to its own past. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1707468

Dave Tompkins on the Vocoder / William Gibson / Jordan Ranks America / Coyle & Sharpe 09/01/2011

Dave Tompkins on the Vocoder / William Gibson / Jordan Ranks America / Coyle & Sharpe /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1700360

Robert Popper / Steven Moffat, Executive Producer of Doctor Who 08/22/2011

Robert Popper / Steven Moffat, Executive Producer of Doctor Who Guest host Xeni Jardin interviews television writers whose work hold strong ties to their childhood. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1696350

Bruce Campbell / Paul Scheer / Damian Kulash: The Song That Changed My Life 08/22/2011

Bruce Campbell / Paul Scheer / Damian Kulash: The Song That Changed My Life Guest host Jordan Morris' interviews this week prove that low budgets and home-made aesthetics can still bring in huge audiences. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1691230

Bruce McCulloch / Danny Pudi / Kasper Hauser News 08/15/2011

Bruce McCulloch / Danny Pudi / Kasper Hauser News Janey Varney steps in as our guest host this week. She sits down with the great Bruce McCulloch from Kids In The Hall. He explains how his love of music led him to comedy, and why being in Kids In The Hall felt a little bit like being in a band with five lead guitarists. Plus, Janet will talk to Danny Pudi from NBC's Community about the fortune of finding a great show to work on, and the trick to working improvisation into scripted comedy. /episode/index/show/tsoyaradio/id/1686191

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