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This season the American Masters Podcast presents "Revolutionary Writers," 10 episodes that look at the artists that challenge and shape our thoughts through the power of the written word. T...

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The Many Passions of Matteo Lane

Matteo Lane is a stand-up comedian, painter, singer, and now a Broadway performer. In this interview, we talk about how all of these skills...

55:08Sep 11, 2026

Taylor Rooks Talks NBA, Interview Techniques and Finding the Person Behind the Athlete

Taylor Rooks has built her career asking athletes the questions that reveal who they are beyond the game. As a journalist and the host of NB...

28:54Jul 24, 2026

Michael Sarnoski: What Robin Hood and Folklore Tell Us About Ourselves Today

Filmmaker Michael Sarnoski (“Pig” and “A Quiet Place: Day One”) takes on a revisionist version of the Robin Hood story with his new film, “T...

28:04Jul 3, 2026

Tyler James Williams on 30 Years of Acting and Protecting the Next Generation

In this episode, Tyler James Williams gives a masterclass on his own acting technique: studying people, building characters, and finding the...

35:23Jun 18, 2026

Why Atsuko Okatsuka’s Comedy Connects Across Cultures

Atsuko Okatsuka returns to the show! The comedian joins us to talk about how she bridges cultures with her work, crafting jokes that land wh...

30:00Jun 5, 2026

Greg Kinnear on Acting, AI, and Why Movies Still Matter

Oscar-nominated actor Greg Kinnear has been a fixture of film and television for decades, bringing warmth, wit, and emotional depth to belov...

27:33May 22, 2026

Chris Fleming Embraces the Chaos

Comedian Chris Fleming embraces the chaos in his new HBO comedy special, “Live at the Palace.” Long regarded as a comedian’s comedian, Flemi...

39:17May 8, 2026

How Leslie Jones Became a Comedian

Comedian and actress Leslie Jones has lived a lot of life and she wants you to know it. The Saturday Night Live alum and veteran stand-up co...

31:00Dec 19, 2025

Phoebe Robinson Shows Her Work

Comedian Phoebe Robinson is a girl boss in recovery. As the creator and star of projects like 2 Dope Queens and Everything’s Trash, she’s lo...

31:45Oct 17, 2025

Fantasmas: Julio Torres on Art Surviving in Late-Stage Capitalism

Hi all! We're taking a break from our usual episodes of Creative Spark this week to share a podcast from our friends at The Peabody Awards a...

34:20Oct 3, 2025

Sarah McLachlan: Making Music to Connect and Heal

Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan says, “we need opportunities to feel connection and to feel less alone.” For her, music is the salve. The...

37:19Sep 26, 2025

How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus”

Actress Natasha Rothwell returns as Belinda in The White Lotus Season 3, a role that’s earned her two Emmy nominations and cemented her stat...

33:40Aug 26, 2025

Daniel Dae Kim Leads Spy Drama and Fights for Industry Change

Actor Daniel Dae Kim is no stranger to breaking barriers. From his groundbreaking role on Lost, to his Tony-nominated turn in Yellow Face, K...

21:48Aug 15, 2025

Phil Rosenthal’s Secret Recipe: Good Food and a Laugh

Writer, producer and host Phil Rosenthal makes television for the whole family. First, he created the Emmy Award-winning sitcom classic, Eve...

22:54Jun 25, 2025

Tunde Adebimpe Channels His DIY Roots Into Raw Solo Debut

TV on the Radio co-founder Tunde Adebimpe is a force of positivity. In the face of unimaginable loss, Adebimpe has channeled his grief into...

37:28Jun 6, 2025

George C. Wolfe on Desperation and Desire in His “Gypsy”

For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the...

25:43May 23, 2025

Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap

You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-thir...

26:00Apr 24, 2025

Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs

Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready...

24:37Mar 28, 2025

Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance

Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through...

31:11Feb 25, 2025

Min Jin Lee Revisits the Decades It Took To Write “Pachinko”

Author Min Jin Lee talks to us about the power of the social novel. Her epic historical fiction novel, “Pachinko,” is frequently cited as on...

37:46Nov 22, 2024