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Episode 624: Zach Woods, Steph Tolev, Scott Guild
This week on “BETA,” actor and comedian Zach Woods on his pitch-perfect NPR parody, “In the Know.” Also, comedian Steph Tolev on being filthy and funny. And Scott Guild on his multimedia novel, “Plastic.”
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Episode 611: Sarah Rose Etter, murder ballads, Walter on Walter: ’48 Hrs’
Sarah Rose Etter talks about her surreal novel, ‘Ripe.’ Also, visual artist Kristine Potter shares the haunting reality behind murder ballads. And film critic Walter Chaw returns for another installment of ‘Walter on Walter.’ Today, he talks about Walter Hill’s film, ’48 Hours.’
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Episode 623: Moshe Kasher, Sloane Crosley, Tommy Orange
This week on “BETA,” Comedian Moshe Kasher on being a “Subculture Vulture.” Also, Sloane Crosley explores love, loss and grief. And “There There” author Tommy Orange on his long-awaited followup, “Wandering Stars.”
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Episode 610: Greg Marshall, Ben Purkert, ‘King on Screen’
Greg Marshall talks about his memoir, ‘Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It.’ Also, novelist Ben Purkert asks the question, ‘What do our jobs do to our souls?’ And we look at Stephen King films with ‘King on Screen’ director, Daphné Baiwir.
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Episode 622: Billy Dee Williams, M.D. Dunn on Bruce Cockburn, Ed Park
Legendary actor Billy Dee Williams talks about his lifetime in the arts and his landmark roles (including his famous turn as Lando in “Star Wars”). Also, author M.D. Dunn on the life and career of Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn. And Ed Park talks about his mind-bending novel, “Same Bed Different Dreams.”