Live Wire with Luke Burbank
PRX
Like late-night for radio, Live Wire is hosted by Luke Burbank (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) and artfully blends an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, and cultural observers.
Episodes
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Jan 22, 2016 • 57min
"Back to Basics" with Ruth Reichl, Jackie Kashian and Van Dyke Parks
"Back to Basics" with Ruth Reichl, Jackie Kashian and Van Dyke Parks
Jan 15, 2016 • 52min
"All in the Family" with Maya Forbes, China Forbes, Dusty Ramone and Blitzen Trapper
"All in the Family" with Maya Forbes, China Forbes, Dusty Ramone and Blitzen Trapper
Jan 8, 2016 • 52min
"Going Viral" with W. Kamau Bell, Emily St. John Mandel and Soft Sleep
"Going Viral" with W. Kamau Bell, Emily St. John Mandel and Soft Sleep
Jan 1, 2016 • 54min
"Reality Check" with Kristina Wong, Mark Bitterman, Sean Jordan and Esmé Patterson
Comic Kristina Wong fills Luke in on the virtues of live-streaming a first date, Mark Bitterman explains what bitters can do for your holiday cocktails, comic Sean Jordan offers up the sickest burn to his dad ever, and Esmé Patterson's lilting voice warms up your winter.
Dec 25, 2015 • 54min
Ep. 301: "On the Road" with Tom Bodett, Scott Poole, Courtenay Hameister and Box Set
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me's Tom Bodett offers up the key to a happy, sober life (not hanging out with drunk jackasses plays a role), Scott Poole waxes poetic about corn dogs, Head Writer Courtenay Hameister says farewell, and Box Set offers up stunning harmonies.
Dec 18, 2015 • 54min
Ep. 300: "Who Am I to Judge?" with John Hodgman, Prescott Harvey and The Doubleclicks
Humorist and former eccentric millionaire John Hodgman manages to make a conversation about frequent flyer miles hilarious, writer and viral video hero Prescott Harvey wonders whether JJ Abrams took his advice about Star Wars, and nerdcore band The Doubleclicks sing about important holiday stuff: hanging out with cats at parties.
Dec 11, 2015 • 54min
Ep. 299: "True Stories" with Irene Taylor Brodsky, Meghan Daum and David Wax Museum
Filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky discusses her documentaries about people regaining their sight and hearing after decades of darkness and silence, author Meghan Daum fills us in on how long you can count on being a better person when you almost die ("Two weeks, tops."), and David Wax Museum brings their musical brand of Mexo-Americana music to the stage.
Dec 4, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 298: "Along for the Ride" with Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Emily Heller and Matt Morris
Luke gets "Crash Test" comics Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel to open up about asking for George Clooney's phone number and things they couldn't say on the Paramount set, standup comic Emily Heller plays hits from the radio station in her head, while singer/songwriter Matt Morris does the same.
Nov 27, 2015 • 54min
Ep. 297: "Without a Net" with David Wain, Alex Honnold and Tacocat
Ep. 297: "Without a Net" with David Wain, Alex Honnold and Tacocat
Nov 20, 2015 • 54min
Ep. 296: "Changing Lanes" with Jesse Eisenberg, Sloane Crosley and Laura Gibson
Ep. 296: "Changing Lanes" with Jesse Eisenberg, Sloane Crosley and Laura Gibson
