The Dinner Party Download
American Public Media
Welcome to The Dinner Party Download, a fast and funny hour of culture, food and conversation: “public radio’s arts & leisure section.” In every episode you’ll learn a joke; bone up on an odd bit of history and then wash it down with a themed cocktail recipe; meet artists of note; have your burning etiquette questions answered; savor an emerging food trend; and hear your new favorite song. Plus, unconventional wisdom from hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam.
Episodes
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Jul 31, 2009 • 12min
Episode 28: Rich Fulcher, Jesse Owens and BrendanBot 3000
This week: Rich Fulcher, of the cult TV hit “The Mighty Boosh,” raises the decibel level of UK comedy… We race back in time with Jesse Owens… and Brendan samples a drink fit for Olympians. Also: Rico tries and fails to replace Brendan with technology.
Jul 17, 2009 • 16min
Episode 27: Ed Harcourt, Douglas Corrigan and Nonstaurants
This week: pop maestro Ed Harcourt tells Rico his recipes for lamb and schizophrenia… We learn about the aviator who took a wrong turn into the history books… and Brendan says “oui” to nonstaurants.
Jul 3, 2009 • 16min
Episode 26: Mishna Wolff, Bloody Mary, and Gourmet Coal
This week: Humorist Mishna Wolff talks about living in black and white… We sip a bloody mary that’s clearly insane… And Rico learns about the gourmet coal standard.
Jun 19, 2009 • 20min
Episode 25: Anvil’s Lips Kudlow, Ali Dodges, and Bowie
This week: 80′s metal band Anvil forges ahead… Muhammed Ali KO’s the U.S. Army… and Brendan has designs on David Bowie. [photo: Anvil ]
Jun 5, 2009 • 18min
Episode 24: Alain De Botton, Mudville, and Parkside Dining
This week: bestselling author Alain De Botton gets worked over… joy is found in Mudville… and Rico digs the new wave of on-site restaurant gardens.
May 22, 2009 • 17min
Episode 23: Datarock, Congressional Beatdown, and BBQ LP
This week: Norway’s Datarock toot their own horn… we’re knocked out by a drink served beaten, not stirred… and Brendan eats BBQ with a side of vinyl.
May 8, 2009 • 15min
Episode 22: Wells Tower, Tree Drinking, Food Mags
This week: Pushcart Prize-winning author Wells Tower gets auto erotic… we learn how to drink trees… and Rico finds out that starting a food magazine is child’s play.
Apr 24, 2009 • 17min
Episode 21: Stew, Psychedelic Cycling, Culinary Crasher
This week: Tony Award-winning rocker Stew ponders art vs. reality… we take a historic bike trip into an *alternate* reality… and Brendan sneaks into the most exclusive culinary shop in the world.
Apr 10, 2009 • 15min
Episode 20: Ondi Timoner, Salt March, Say Cheese!
This week: Sundance-winning filmmaker Ondi Timoner lives in public radio… We taste the salt that shook the world… and Brendan goes hunting for Easter eggs and finds Grilled Cheese.
Mar 27, 2009 • 16min
Episode 19: Girls, Brando Lore, Meaty Cupcakes
This week: Rico chats up Girls at SXSW… Marlon Brando gets an offer he can refuse… and Brendan is forced to rethink his jihad against cupcakes (Hint: it involves meatloaf).
