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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Jennifer Lopez with Hoda Kotb: 92Y Talks Episode 22
January 08, 2015 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBJennifer Lopez in an intimate conversation with Hoda Kotb about her life and new book, True Love, a candid and revealing look at one of the most defining moments of her life. Like many other women balancing the demands of motherhood and career, Lopez found herself at a crossroads, determined to confront her greatest challenges and identify her biggest fears. Her transformative two-year journey led to a deeper understanding of what it means to smile, dance, and love again. Recorded November 6...
Anjelica Huston with Joy Behar: 92Y Talks Episode 21
January 01, 2015 15:16 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn her new book Watch Me, Huston tells the story of falling in love with Jack Nicholson and her adventurous, turbulent, high-profile, spirited 17-year relationship with him and his intoxicating circle of friends. She writes about learning the art and craft of acting, her rise to stardom, her work with the many of greatest directors in Hollywood, including Woody Allen, Wes Anderson, Bob Rafelson, Francis Ford Coppola and Stephen Frears; about her Academy Award-winning portrayal of Maerose Pri...
Alice Cooper with Anthony DeCurtis: 92Y Talks Episode 20
December 25, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWelcome to the nightmare! Rock legend Alice Cooper sits down with Rolling Stone contributor Anthony DeCurtis to talk about the documentary film Super Duper Alice Cooper, his career and life. Recorded October 27, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.
Dick Cavett with Alec Baldwin: 92Y Talks Episode 19
December 18, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBDick Cavett and Alec Baldwin have both acted, written books and hosted talk shows. Cavett’s latest book, Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic Moments, and Assorted Hijinks, shares his reflections and reminiscences about Hollywood legends, American cultural icons and the absurdities of everyday life. He offers piquant commentary on contemporary politics, the indignities of travel, the nature of comedy writing and the utter improbability of being alive at all. Who better to be in conversatio...
The Stars of Birdman with Annette Insdorf: 92Y Talks Episode 17
December 04, 2014 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThere has never been a film quite like Birdman—a movie about theater, and a comedy about tragedy. Star Michael Keaton sits down with moderator Annette Insdorf, along with the brilliant supporting cast—Edward Norton, Emma Stone, and Zach Galifianakis—to discuss the challenges of shooting the film’s uncommonly long takes and examine the movie’s themes of the price of fame. Recorded October 13, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.
Norman Lear with Whoopi Goldberg: 92Y Talks Episode 16
November 27, 2014 14:59 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBNorman Lear, the dynamic and always controversial television producer ("All in the Family," "Sanford and Son," "Maude," "Good Times," "The Jeffersons" and "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman"), shares fifty years of show business and politics as he talks about his new memoir, Even This I Get to Experience, with Whoopi Goldberg.
The Wonder Years Reunion with Fred Savage, Danica McKellar and Josh Saviano: 92Y Talks Episode 15
November 20, 2014 14:00 - 72.1 MBBefore there was “Modern Family,” “That ‘70s Show” or “Freaks and Geeks,” there was “The Wonder Years”—a nostalgia-inducing take on the traditional family sitcom—and one of the most beloved sitcoms of the past thirty years. For six years America tuned in to follow the exploits of Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage), as he navigated adolescence in the most memorable of ways. Moderated by acclaimed columnist and NPR “Fresh Air” critic David Bianculli, Fred Savage, Danica McKellar (girl-next-door Winni...
George R.R. Martin on The World of Ice and Fire: 92Y Talks Episode 14
November 13, 2014 14:00 - 83.6 MBGeorge R. R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire—A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons. If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time—warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the ...
Mario Batali and Mark Bittman with Sam Sifton: 92Y Talks Episode 13
November 06, 2014 21:15 - 63.8 MBMark Bittman—the beloved New York Times food writer and author of the megaselling How to Cook Everything—joins his friend, master chef Mario Batali, for a gastronaut’s tête-à-tête. Mario celebrates slow food in his new book, America Farm to Table, which pays homage to American farmers with brilliant recipes created from their lovingly grown top-of-the-line produce; Bittman—who’s just revolutionized everyday cooking with his new magnum opus, How to Cook Everything Fast—shares his genius for c...
Sarah Silverman with Andy Borowitz: 92Y Talks Episode 12
October 30, 2014 23:12 - 77.3 MBEmmy Award-winning comedian Sarah Silverman sits down with Andy Borowitz to discuss her career as a stand-up, actor and author. Recorded November 20, 2013 at 92nd Street Y.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Dorit Beinisch with Nina Totenberg: 92Y Talks Episode 11
October 23, 2014 23:02 - 98.2 MBSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and former President of the Supreme Court of Israel Dorit Beinisch join NPR’s Nina Totenberg for a historic "meeting of the minds" of two judicial stateswomen and pioneers as they reflect on their professional journeys, the role of the Supreme Court in a democracy and challenges to the judiciary in the United States and Israel today. Recorded October 19, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.
Mariano Rivera with Amy Robach: 92Y Talks Episode 10
October 16, 2014 16:00 - 55.7 MBMariano Rivera, the man who intimidated thousands of batters merely by opening a bullpen door, began his incredible journey as the son of a poor Panamanian fisherman. When first scouted by the Yankees, he didn’t even own his own glove. He thought he might make a good mechanic. He became arguably the best closing pitcher in the history of the game of baseball. He talks with ABC's Amy Robach about his life on and off the field.
Marissa Mayer with Josh Tyrangiel: 92Y Talks Episode 9
October 09, 2014 13:00 - 75.4 MBMarissa Mayer talks with Josh Tyrangiel about her childhood in Wisconsin, her experience as one of the few women in the Stanford Computer Science department at Princeton to the early days of Google. It was recorded in March 27, 2012, months before she became CEO of Yahoo.
Nas with Anthony DeCurtis: 92Y Talks Episode 8
October 02, 2014 21:24 - 66.4 MBPoet, confessor, political firebrand, tongue-twisting genius. Ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in history, Nas shares his remarkable story. Recorded January 8, 2013 at 92nd Street Y.
Dan Barber with Ira Glass: 92Y Talks Episode 7
September 25, 2014 18:03 - 62.1 MBIf you've ever eaten at Blue Hill or Blue Hill at Stone Barns, you'll know that Dan Barber is one of the most innovative chefs on the planet. He's also one of the most influential—which is why the publication of his new book, The Third Plate, is making waves that extend way beyond the "foodie" community. He's joined by "This American Life" host Ira Glass as he proposes a new pattern of eating rooted in cooking with and celebrating the whole farm—a cuisine as sustainable as it is delicious. R...
Bill O'Reilly with Geraldo Rivera: 92Y Talks Episode 6
September 18, 2014 19:16 - 70.5 MBBill O'Reilly dishes to Geraldo Rivera on President Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, the minimum wage, his colleagues at FOX, Vladimir Putin, Stop and Frisk, potential Presidential candidates in 2016, and lots more. Recorded June 18, 2014 at 92nd Street Y.
Judge Judy with Katie Couric: 92Y Talks Episode 5
September 11, 2014 12:00 - 54.1 MBJudge Judy Sheindlin, the irrepressible judge of the #1 show in daytime television, “Judge Judy,” shares her common-sense approach to justice and life in a one-on-one interview with Katie Couric. The Judge discusses her no-holds-barred style; her long career in Family Court and starting a second career after the age of 50. Recorded September 17, 2013 at 92nd Street Y.
Richard Dawkins with Brian Greene: 92Y Talks Episode 4
September 04, 2014 12:00 - 88.1 MBRenowned British ethologist, Richard Dawkins, discusses science and religion with physicist and World Science Festival co-founder Brian Greene. Recorded September 24, 2013 at 92nd Street Y.
Chris Hitchens with Salman Rushdie: 92Y Talks Episode 3
August 28, 2014 04:00 - 80.7 MBRecorded on June 8th 2010, long time friends Salman Rushdie and the late Chris Hitchens discuss his life, his work, and his memoir Hitch 22.
Questlove: 92Y Talks Episode 2
August 21, 2014 04:00 - 76.8 MBDrummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and member of The Roots -- Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, is the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphia's most influential hip-hop group. Here he talks with Rolling Stones's Anthony DeCurtis on The Roots, Jimmy Fallon and getting dropped from Def Jam on his birthday.
Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein: 92Y Talks Episode 1
August 14, 2014 04:00 - 76.6 MBPortlandia's co-creator-writer-stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein join Ophira Eisenberg at New York's 92nd Street Y for a conversation about their creative process and the unique careers that brought them together on this hilarious and award-winning show. This was recorded on February 25, 2014.