92NY Talks
421 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 211 ratingsThe 92nd Street Y, New York has harnessed the power of arts and ideas to enrich, enlighten and change lives, and the power of community to repair the world for 150 years. This podcast features many of the fascinating people and conversations from our stage.
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Don Henley with Billy Joel: 92Y Talks Episode 72
December 31, 2015 17:40 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBIn this episode of 92Y Talks, American rock legends Don Henley and Billy Joel come together on one stage to discuss their esteemed careers and longtime friendship. The two exchange thoughts on songwriting, record do-overs, why Dolly Parton is a superhero, and Henley’s new solo album, Cass County. The conversation was recorded September 20, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
Rod Stewart with Hoda Kotb: 92Y Talks Episode 71
December 24, 2015 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBTwo-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart sits down with Today Show co-host Hoda Kotb for a conversation about his wild 5-decade career. The singer hilariously opens up about his wild early years, origins of his most famous songs, and his new album Another Country. The conversation was recorded on October 29, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Tom Wolfe and Preet Bharara with Thane Rosenbaum: 92Y Talks Episode 70
December 17, 2015 23:39 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBTom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities made an indelible mark on literature and pop culture when it was published in 1987. In this episode of 92Y Talks, the esteemed author sits down with New York University's Forum on Law, Culture, & Society director Thane Rosenbaum and United States Attorney Preet Bharara to reflect on the novel's cultural relevance almost 30 years after its debut. The conversation was recorded in front of a live audience on October 27, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
David Spade with Colin Quinn: 92Y Talks Episode 69
December 10, 2015 23:40 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBFrom Tommy Boy to Black Sheep and Just Shoot Me, David Spade helped define comedy in the 90s. In this episode of 92Y Talks, he sits down with fellow comedian Colin Quinn to discuss his time on SNL, working with Chris Farley, and new memoir Almost Interesting. The conversation was recorded on October 25, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
Ted Koppel with Charlie Rose: 92Y Talks Episode 68
December 03, 2015 20:43 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThe ABC News veteran who’s won every significant TV award (including 42 Emmys) tells us that a major cyber attack on America’s power grid is not only possible, but likely. Scarier still is his revelation that the US is shockingly unprepared: the Department of Homeland Security has no plan for handling the aftermath of an attack. Join one of our most renowned journalists to examine the reality of the threat—and ways we can prepare for catastrophe, as outlined in his new book, Lights Out. The...
Jacques Pépin with Anthony Bourdain: 92Y Talks Episode 67
November 19, 2015 23:26 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJaques Pepin is one of the world’s most revered chefs, and in this episode of 92Y Talks, he reveals his cherished recipes for cooking at home. In conversation with master chef and travel host Anthony Bourdain, Pepin previews his new book, Heart and Soul in the Kitchen, and his life in the culinary arts. The conversation was recorded on October 6, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
Welcome to Night Vale's Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor and Cecil Baldwin with Lev Grossman: 92Y Talks Episode 66
November 12, 2015 23:27 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBOn this episode of 92Y Talks, Welcome to Night Vale creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor discuss how they turned their massively popular podcast into a mysterious new novel. Joined by Night Vale’s narrator Cecil Baldwin and moderated by TIME magazine book critic Lev Grossman, the conversation was recorded on October 22, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
Gloria and Emilio Estefan with Rita Moreno: 92Y Talks Episode 65
November 06, 2015 15:33 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBMusic icons Emilio and Gloria Estefan are Broadway bound as they bring their story of true love and international success to the stage in On Your Feet. In this episode of 92Y Talks, they talk with showbiz legend Rita Moreno about their life, 36-year marriage and their love for America and music. The conversation was recorded on October 19, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
Neil deGrasse Tyson with Robert Krulwich: 92Y Talks Episode 64
October 29, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBIn this episode of 92Y Talks, astrophysicist, cosmologist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses black holes and other cosmic quandaries. The conversation, moderated by NPR science correspondent Robert Krulwich for the Giants of Science series, was recorded in front of a live audience on February 1, 2007 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
The National Lampoon in New York City 1970-1988: 92Y Talks Episode 63
October 22, 2015 17:38 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBThe groundbreaking humor magazine National Lampoon was published from its New York City headquarters from 1970 through 1988, a time which encompassed some of the city’s most beloved and troubled eras. With the release of Douglas Tirolas documentary Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, writers and artists from the Lampoon discuss what it was like working for the famed publication. The conversation, which features Tony Hendra, Sam Gross, Peter Kleinman and Douglas Tirola was moderated by Jim Dwyer and...
John Fogerty with Alan Light: 92Y Talks Episode 62
October 15, 2015 23:34 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBFrom "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising," and "Born in the Bayou," John Fogerty wrote some of American Rock's most iconic songs. In this episode of 92Y Talks, the Creedence Clearwater Revival front man sits down with music critic Alan Light to discuss his new book, Fortunate Son, and his journey from Northern California to rock superstardom in the '60s and '70s. Recorded October 6, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Chelsea Clinton with Meg Wolitzer: 92Y Talks Episode 61
October 09, 2015 20:47 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIn this episode, Chelsea Clinton sits down to discuss her new book for young readers, It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going! In conversation with best-selling author Meg Wolitzer, Clinton explains how she's inspiring children to make an impact at a young age based on the passions she gained while growing up in the White House. It was recorded September 21, 2015 in front of live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie and Leslye Headland: 92Y Talks Episode 60
October 01, 2015 17:44 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn the new comedy Sleeping with Other People, Jason Sudeikis and Allison Brie star as two romantic failures whose years of infidelity and self-sabotage have led them to swear that their relationship will remain strictly platonic. But can love still bloom when you’re sleeping with other people? The actors are joined with writer-director Leslye Headland in a conversation with film and TV critic Caryn James. The event was recorded in front of a live audience on September 3, 2015 at New York’s 9...
George Takei with Jordan Roth: 92Y Talks Episode 59
September 25, 2015 00:12 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis episode of 92Y Talks features "Star Trek" star and beloved LGBT advocate George Takei. Starring in the new Broadway musical, Allegiance, loosely based on his childhood, the social media titan sat down with Jujamcyn Theaters president Jordan Roth to discuss his personal new stage project, using humor to influence millions, and more. The conversation was recorded on Sep 20, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Margaret Atwood with Neil Gaiman: 92Y Talks Episode 58
September 17, 2015 23:45 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBIn December 2014, 92Y's Unterberg Poetry Center celebrated the 75th birthday of writer Margaret Atwood. The event included a conversation with Atwood and fellow author Neil Gaiman. In this episode of 92Y Talks, the two literary titans discuss her invention of the LongPen, books in the digital age, and Atwood's incredible career. It was recorded December 3, 2014 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Oliver Sacks with Jonathan Weiner: 92Y Talks Episode 57
September 10, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBNamed "the poet laureate of medicine" by The New York Times, Oliver Sacks explored neurology and psychiatry in the most human of ways. In this week's episode of 92Y Talks, we present a conversation between Sacks and science author Jonathan Weiner on the subject of longevity. It was recorded on February 10, 2011 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson with Annette Insdorf: 92Y Talks Episode 56
September 03, 2015 20:18 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBIn his new film, Learning to Drive, Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley plays an Indian-American driving instructor who builds a surprising friendship with a woman, played by Patrica Clarkson, recently dumped by her husband. In this episode of 92Y Talks, these two acclaimed stars sit down with Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf to discuss their on screen chemistry as well as their most memorable performances. The conversation was recorded on August 18, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Michael Oren with Jonathan Rosen: 92Y Talks Episode 55
August 27, 2015 17:24 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThe close friendship between the U.S. and Israel is unique in the world - and crucial to the security of both nations. In this episode of 92Y Talks, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, discusses Iran's threat to Israel with author Jonathan Rosen. The conversation was recorded on June 21, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Jason Segel with David Fear: 92Y Talks Episode 54
August 20, 2015 22:47 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBJason Segel, the beloved comedic actor from How I Met Your Mother and Forgetting Sarah Marshall, is showing a dramatic new side of himself in his new movie The End of the Tour. In this episode of 92Y Talks, Segel discusses his daring new role as author David Foster Wallace, which is already generating Oscar buzz. The conversation, moderated by Rolling Stone's David Fear, was recorded on July 27, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Matthieu Ricard with Richard Gere: 92Y Talks Episode 53
August 13, 2015 23:24 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBMatthiew Ricard, the author of Happiness, talks about his new book, Altruism. In a conversation with fellow Buddhist Richard Gere, Ricard discusses altruism's power to change the world, and how it lives within all of us. The event was recorded on June 14, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Judy Blume with Samantha Bee: 92Y Talks Episode 52
August 06, 2015 13:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBIn her highly anticipated new novel, In the Unlikely Event, Judy Blume creates a moving story of three generations of families, friends and strangers, whose lives are profoundly changed by unexpected events. In this episode of 92Y Talks, the beloved author of Are You There God, It's Me Margaret and Summer Sisters discusses her new book and extraordinary career with moderator Samantha Bee. The conversation was recorded on June 2, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Barney Frank with Jeff Greenfield: 92Y Talks Episode 51
July 30, 2015 23:09 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode, Barney Frank sits down with In The News moderator Jeff Greenfield to discuss his journey from Bayonne, New Jersey to the US Congress, where he played a vital role in the struggle for personal freedom and economic fairness. His experience led him to write his new memoir Frank: A Life in Politics from the Great Society to Same-Sex Marriage. The conversation was recorded on April 12, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Lisa Lampanelli with Ron Bennington: 92Y Talks Episode 50
July 23, 2015 17:02 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBMix Don Rickles, Archie Bunker and a vial of estrogen, and what do you get? Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean, Lisa Lampanelli. In this episode of 92Y Talks, the comedian talks with Ron Bennington about her 100-pound weight loss, her new comedy special Back To The Drawing Board, and why she cried in front of Alexis Bledel in a Bed Bath & Beyond. The conversation was recorded on June 22, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman with Mary Badham and Mary Murphy: 92Y Talks Episode 49
July 16, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB55 years after the international success of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee debuts a new novel continuing the story of Jean Louise Finch and her father Atticus. In this episode of 92Y Talks, Mary Badham, who received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Scout in the 1962 film, reads from both Go Set A Watchman, as well as the classic novel. The reading is followed by a conversation with Harper Lee: American Masters documentary filmmaker Mary Murphy and was recorded in front of a live a...
Alan Rickman with Annette Insdorf: 92Y Talks Episode 48
July 09, 2015 21:47 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBScreen favorite Alan Rickman directs and stars in a new period film about Louis XIV, co-starring Oscar winner Kate Winslet. In this episode of 92Y Talks, he discusses A Little Chaos with Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf. The conversation was recorded on June 18, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Helen Hunt with Annette Insdorf: 92Y Talks Episode 47
July 02, 2015 19:46 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBAcademy Award winner Helen Hunt sits down with Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf to discuss her latest film, Ride. Written, directed by, and starring Hunt, the actress plays a literary agent who takes up surfing and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Recorded on April 29, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Misty Copeland with Amy Astley: 92Y Talks Episode 46
June 25, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBShe's the first dancer to be featured on the cover of TIME magazine since 1994 and the first African American to dance the lead in Swan Lake opposite another African American in the U.S. Misty Copeland sits down with Teen Vogue editor Amy Astley to discuss her career as a soloist with American Ballet Theatre and breaking age, racial and body-type barriers in the world of dance. Recorded April 27, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Malcolm Gladwell with Brian Grazer: 92Y Talks Episode 45
June 18, 2015 23:43 - 1 hour - 78 MBTwo thinkers. Two books. Two angles on genius. In this episode of 92Y Talks, author Malcolm Gladwell and film producer Brian Grazer discuss their books, David and Goliath and A Curious Mind, respectively, each which explore the hidden patterns of history’s triumphant underdogs and the untold intellectual rewards of curiosity. Recorded April 7, 2015 at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
Corey Lee and Thomas Keller with Mimi Sheraton: 92Y Talks Episode 44
June 11, 2015 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWhat does it mean to cook like an "American?" How do U.S. chefs differentiate themselves amidst their international colleagues? Chefs Thomas Keller of Per Se and the French Laundry and Corey Lee of Benu sit down with food critic Mimi Sheraton to discuss how they use their plates and palates as a canvas for exploring our national identity. Recorded April 29, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Toni Morrison with Farah Jasmine Griffin: 92Y Talks Episode 43
June 04, 2015 23:43 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBIn an exclusive New York appearance, Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison reads from and discusses her new novel, God Help the Child, a searing tale about the way childhood trauma shapes and misshapes the life of an adult. She is introduced by Chirlane McCray, First Lady of New York City, and interviewed by Farah Jasmine Griffin. Recorded on April 27, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Melissa Rivers with Hoda Kotb: 92Y Talks Episode 42
May 28, 2015 22:32 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe world mourned the passing of comedic icon Joan Rivers in September 2014. Her beloved daughter and on-screen partner in crime Melissa Rivers sat down to honor her mother's memory in a candid conversation with the Today show's Hoda Kotb. She outlines her outrageous memories of growing up with her mother, life lessons, and healing through laughter that gave her the strength to write her new book: The Book of Joan. Recorded on May 12, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Mad Men Creator Matthew Weiner with Richard LaGravenese: 92Y Talks Episode 41
May 21, 2015 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBDid Don Draper's story get a happy ending? Whether you've seen the series finale of Mad Men or not, this spoiler-free episode of 92Y Talks features series creator Matthew Weiner as he takes us back through the award-winning show's origins. Moderated by Richard LaGravanese, the Emmy winning writer and producer speaks candidly about his creative process, the characters we love, and building the world of Mad Men. Recorded on April 28, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Arlene Alda, Alan Alda and TATS CRU with Regis Philbin: 92Y Talks Episode 40
May 14, 2015 23:43 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBWhat was it like to grow up in the place that bred influencers in just about every field of endeavor today? Arlene Alda's new book, Just Kids from the Bronx, examines the success stories that came out of the New York City borough. Regis Philbin, Alan Alda, and graffiti artists and muralists from TATS CRU sit down to discuss their Bronx upbringing. Recorded March 9, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer with Noah Feldman: 92Y Talks Episode 39
May 07, 2015 15:51 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIn a wide-ranging interview with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Harvard Law professor and Bloomberg View columnist Noah Feldman looks at the issues and challenges confronting the Court at a time when legislation and the law are subject to unusually heightened political passions. Recorded on March 12, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Chuck Todd with Jeff Greenfield: 92Y Talks Episode 38
April 30, 2015 23:26 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB"Meet The Press" moderator and Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News Chuck Todd sits down with Jeff Greenfield to discuss Todd's new book, The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House, party lines and other states of affairs. Recorded March 15, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Ethan Hawke and Seymour Bernstein: 92Y Talks Episode 37
April 23, 2015 20:27 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBEthan Hawke takes the director's chair for his new documentary about Seymour Bernstein, an accomplished musician who became equally extraordinary as a music educator. Hawke and Bernstein sit down with 92Y Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf to discuss the film and the genius of creativity. Recorded on March 7, 2015 at 92nd Street Y.
Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher: 92Y Talks Episode 36
April 16, 2015 17:16 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBBroadway A-listers Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Gallagher are back on the boards, starring in Roundabout Theater Company's revival of On the 20th Century. In conversation with the Wall Street Journal's Marshall Heyman, the duo discusses their hit musical comedy and passion for the stage and screen. Recorded April 6, 2015 at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Andrew Sullivan with Jeff Greenfield: 92Y Talks Episode 35
April 09, 2015 22:17 - 1 hour - 70 MBFor 15 years, Andrew Sullivan wrote 250 to 300 posts a week for his political blog, The Dish. On this episode of 92Y Talks, the prolific journalist talks with Jeff Greenfield about his recent decision to quit blogging, how he is detoxing from the media, and his take on the current state of the nation. The conversation was recorded on March 29, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Hugh Grant and Marc Lawrence with Annette Insdorf: 92Y Talks Episode 34
April 02, 2015 21:20 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBReel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf interviews Hugh Grant and director Marc Lawrence about their new comedy, The Rewrite. The two reunite after previous collaborations on Two Weeks Notice, Music and Lyrics, and Did You Hear About the Morgans? The Rewrite is a smart contemporary comedy about a once-successful Hollywood screenwriter who, in desperation, accepts a visiting professorship at an upstate college. Politically incorrect and clueless about how to teach, he gets into scrapes with col...
Thomas L. Friedman in Conversation with Dov Seidman: 92Y Talks Episode 33
March 26, 2015 16:57 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBPulitzer Prize-winning columnist Thomas Friedman and LRN CEO Dov Seidman sit down to discuss how individuals, nations, and businesses must urgently change how they behave, lead and operate in a world that is more interconnected and interdependent. It was recorded on January 14, 2015 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.
Kevin Costner with Annette Insdorf: 92Y Talks Episode 32
March 19, 2015 17:56 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHollywood leading man Kevin Costner is back in a film about race, family, and forgiveness. In this episode, the Oscar winner discusses Black or White with Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf. Recorded January 29, 2015 at 92nd Street Y.
Better Call Saul with Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks and Michael McKean: 92Y Talks Episode 31
March 12, 2015 15:39 - 1 hour - 71 MBBreaking Bad fan favorites Saul and Mike are back in the new series "Better Call Saul." Returning stars Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Banks, along with Michael McKean, discuss their new prequel to the acclaimed series, which is already breaking ratings records. The conversation was moderated by Cynthia Littleton. Recorded February 5, 2015 at 92nd Street Y.
Thomas Piketty, Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz on The Genius of Economics: 92Y Talks Episode 30
March 05, 2015 22:32 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB"It seems safe to say that Capital in the Twenty-First Century, the magnum opus of the French economist Thomas Piketty, will be the most important economics book of the year--and maybe of the decade. Piketty, arguably the world's leading expert on income and wealth inequality, does more than document the growing concentration of income in the hands of a small economic elite. He also makes a powerful case that we’re on the way back to 'patrimonial capitalism,' in which the commanding heights ...
Bill Nye with Tom Foreman: 92Y Talks Episode 29
February 26, 2015 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBBill Nye is a mechanical engineer, science educator and CEO of the Planetary Society, who hosted the Emmy award-winning show "Bill Nye the Science Guy." After a widely viewed debate in Kentucky with an avowed Bible literalist, Nye has written a primer on the fundamentals of evolution. Emmy-award winning journalist Tom Foreman moderates the discussion on evolution and the science of creation. Recorded December 7, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.
Lesley Gore with Anthony DeCurtis: 92Y Talks Episode 28
February 19, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBA full-fledged star by the age of 16, Lesley Gore recorded smash hits that served as anthems for young Americans in the 1960s. In this episode of 92Y Talks, Gore offers both talk and song in an evening with Rolling Stone's Anthony DeCurtis. Recorded February 28, 2006 at 92nd Street Y.
Andy Borowitz with Soledad O'Brien: 92Y Talks Episode 27
February 12, 2015 17:03 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBHe's been called a "Swiftian satirist" (The Wall Street Journal), "America's satire king" (the Daily Beast), "the funniest human on Twitter" (The New York Times), and "one of the funniest people in America" (CBS News Sunday Morning). Join the award-winning creator of the eponymous satirical news column as he takes a look back at the biggest stories of 2014 with award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien. Recorded December 10, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.
Pass the Mic - Millennial Feminism: 92Y Talks Episode 26
February 05, 2015 16:59 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBAmid a popular debate over whether today’s young women embrace or reject the word feminist, bestselling author and trans women’s rights activist Janet Mock, Joy Reid, host of MSNBC’s The Reid Report, and Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show and head of Lady Parts Justice, join Mic senior editor Elizabeth Plank for a look at women, advocacy and the millennial generation. What constitutes modern feminism and how is it changing the world? Is celebrity feminism helping or hindering the ca...
Big Eyes with Tim Burton, Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz: 92Y Talks Episode 25
January 30, 2015 00:22 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn Big Eyes, visionary filmmaker Tim Burton turns his lens on Margaret Keane — famous for her haunting paintings of big-eyed children — and her dramatic struggle for ownership of her art. Tim Burton and stars Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz discuss the process behind bringing the story to film with moderator Dave Itzkoff. Recorded December 12, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.
Jimmy Page with Jeff Koons: 92Y Talks Episode 24
January 22, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBJimmy Page is one of music’s greatest guitarists, innovators and legends—Rolling Stone called him “one of rock’s most important and influential guitar players, writers, and producers” and ranked him number nine on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. He talks about his life and career as the groundbreaking guitarist for one of rock’s most iconic bands in a rare interview with Jeff Koons, widely regarded as one of the most important, influential and controversial artists of th...
Benedict Cumberbatch with Annette Insdorf: 92Y Talks Episode 23
January 15, 2015 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAward-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch discusses his mesmerizing performance in The Imitation Game. His portrayal of Alan Turing, the British cryptanalyst who helped break the Nazi code and was persecuted for his sexual identity, has earned raves from critics. The Sherlock and Star Trek Into Darkness star talks about his determination to tell Turing’s story and the amazing facts of his legacy. Recorded November 16, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.