Everything is Alive
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5.1K ratingsEverything is Alive is an unscripted interview show in which all the subjects are inanimate objects. In each episode, a different thing tells us its life story--and everything it says is true.
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Louis, Can of Cola
April 19, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWelcome, new listeners. We're glad you're here. We always tell people to start at the beginning, so here's our very first episode. If you like it, we recommend going back to the start of the feed and continuing from there. But it's up to you. Louis is a can of cola. He's been on the shelf a long time, so he's had some time to think. Featuring Louis Kornfeld. Our website is everythingisalive.com.
The Animals: Deleted Scenes
November 29, 2023 05:01 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBA few moments that for one reason or another got cut from “The Animals,” but we love them anyway. You can find t-shirts for The Animals and Everything is Alive (and other things) right here. And… Radiotopia is in its 2023 Fundraiser right now. Donate now if you can to support weird shows like ours: https://on.prx.org/3Mndh3I
The Animals: Hari, Butterfly
November 23, 2023 00:41 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBHari is a butterfly, and he’s just trying to stay grounded. Featuring Hari Kondabolu. Hari’s Youtube comedy special is called “Vacation Baby.” You can find more from him at his website, his Instagram, and his Twitter. You can find t-shirts for The Animals and Everything is Alive (and other things) right here. And… Radiotopia is in its 2023 Fundraiser right now. Donate now if you can to support weird shows like ours: https://on.prx.org/3Mndh3I
The Animals: Steven, Beaver
November 08, 2023 20:05 - 21 minutes - 29 MBSteven is a beaver, and he’s just trying to do his job. Featuring Connor Ratliff. Note to parents: This episode contains a frank discussion of the Tooth Fairy. If that is something you prefer your children not hear, please choose another episode. Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Everything is Alive. Thank you! https://on.prx.org/3Mndh3I
The Animals: Harry, Flamingo
October 25, 2023 04:01 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBHarry is a flamingo. He may have been born at the zoo, but he can’t be contained. Featuring Vinny Thomas. You can find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter and a million other places too. Vinny’s audio was recorded at Western Sound’s North Fig Sound Studio in Los Angeles, California. The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.
The Animals: Deirdre, Jellyfish
October 11, 2023 04:01 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBDeirdre is a jellyfish, and she’s just trying to go with the flow. Featuring Maeve Higgins. Maeve’s new album “A Very Special Woman” is available on bandcamp. Choral music in this episode from Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzche and William Byrd, in the public domain. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions. The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.
The Animals: Melissa and Joseph, Kangaroos
September 27, 2023 04:01 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBJoseph lives in Melissa’s pouch, and he may be wearing out his welcome. Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Sebastian Conelli. The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.
Everything is Alive Presents: The Animals
September 20, 2023 04:01 - 1 minute - 1.6 MBStarting next Wednesday, September 27th, the Everything is Alive feed will host a five episode special series called “The Animals.” We’ll get to know a beaver, a jellyfish, a flamingo, and more, all sharing the joys and heartaches of life elsewhere in the food chain. Find us at everythingisalive.com.
Miriam and Peter, Playing Cards
November 16, 2022 05:10 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBMiriam and Peter are quite a pair. Featuring Peter Grosz & Miriam Tolan. Radiotopia is in the midst of its annual fundraising drive right now. If you’re able, please support the most creative, fulfilling, groundbreaking audio in the world by making a donation here: https://on.prx.org/3NMhYnj
Sneak Preview: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight
November 16, 2022 05:01 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBHear the first episode of Ian’s new show: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight. It’s a rewatch podcast for a TV show that never existed. Radiotopia is in the midst of its annual fundraising drive right now. If you’re able, please support the most creative, fulfilling, groundbreaking audio in the world by making a donation here: https://on.prx.org/3NMhYnj
Charles, Party Horn
November 02, 2022 04:01 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBCharles is a party horn, and he’s just trying to make a name for himself. Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find Vinny on Twitter and Instagram @vinn_ayy. Recorded live on stage at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, New York, with Zach Brown on cello.
Jes, Baguette
October 19, 2022 04:01 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBJes is a baguette, and they were made to share. Featuring Jes Tom. You can find them on Twitter @jestom and Instagram @jesthekid. You can see their solo standup show “Less Lonely” as part of the New York Comedy Festival November 9th at the Bell House. Tickets and more information here.
Ginny, Roomba
October 05, 2022 04:01 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBGinny is a Roomba, and she’s been taking it all in. Featuring Ginny Hogan. Find her on Twitter @ginnyhogan_.
Alzo, Rental Car
September 21, 2022 04:01 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBAlzo, a rental car, is just trying to find his agency. Featuring Alzo Slade.
Season Five Trailer
September 14, 2022 04:01 - 1 minute - 1.97 MBEverything is Alive returns September 21st.
Making Trouble: Deleted Scenes from Sal the Sock
February 23, 2022 05:01 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBThis special episode of Everything is Alive is a part of Radiotopia’s winter fundraiser. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/33dBINE. Thank you! We loved making our “Sal, Sock” episode. Trouble was, there was a lot more Sal than we could fit. So for this special fundraising edition of the show, we present some of his never before heard scenes.
Sal, Sock
December 15, 2021 05:01 - 22 minutes - 31 MBSal is a sock. He’s had a good life, but it feels like something’s missing. Featuring Sebastian Conelli.
The Wait
December 01, 2021 05:01 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBA special episode produced in conjunction with Pop-Up Magazine, this is the story of a bike locked to a bike rack a little too long. In June of this year, Pop-Up Magazine placed bicycles at bike racks in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, and you could walk right up to them and hear what they had to say. Featuring Larry Owens.
Michael, Phone Booth
November 18, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMichael is a phone booth, and he’s been on hold for a while. Featuring Michael Kostroff. Additional credits for this episode can be found at everythingisalive.com.
Anonymous, Mousetrap
November 03, 2021 16:18 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBWhat do you do when the thing you were made to do is the last thing you want to do? Featuring Mel Shimkovitz.
From the Archives: Annie, Jack O' Lantern
October 27, 2021 04:01 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBOur Halloween special! This episode first aired in 2018 and since then it’s delighted and disturbed parents and children alike. If you’ve heard it before (or if you’re scared), you can skip it. Annie is a jack o’ lantern, but she doesn’t want to scare you. Featuring Ann Donley.
Atsuko, Bagpipes
October 20, 2021 04:01 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBAtsuko is a set of bagpipes, and she’s looking for some peace and quiet. Featuring Atsuko Okatsuka. Find her on various socials, her handle is @atsukocomedy.
Dina, Pacifier
October 06, 2021 03:59 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBDina’s not in a good place, but maybe she’s headed to one. Featuring Dina Hashem. You can find more from Dina on the social media of your choice @dinahashem_.
Vinny, Vending Machine
September 22, 2021 03:58 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBVinny has been through a lot, and a lot has been through Vinny. Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter @vinn_ayy.
Season Four Preview
September 15, 2021 03:59 - 1 minute - 1.93 MBA few of the inanimate objects you’ll meet on the new season of Everything is Alive, launching September 22nd.
Adam, Stool
May 28, 2021 03:59 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBAdam has been the stool on stage at a comedy club for a long time. What do you do around standup when you were made for sitting? Adam is played by Adam Burke. Radiotopia is a network of creators who are able to follow their curiosity and tell the stories they care about the most. Show your support for my fellow Radiotopia shows during our Spring Fundraiser. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn.
Martin, Paper Towel Dispenser
August 19, 2020 21:05 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBMartin is a paper towel dispenser outside a hardware store, and he's wondering how he got there. Featuring Martin Morrow. Martin is a comedian, writer, and improviser in Los Angeles. Follow him on socials at @martinMmorrow and stream his album Magic of the City!
Maria and Joel
July 22, 2020 05:02 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBPart one: Maria is a box of tissues, without much to cry about. Part two: Joel is a water fountain thirsting for more. Featuring Maria Bamford and Joel Kim Booster.
Lillian, Song
July 08, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBIan has a song stuck in his head. Imagine how the song feels. Featuring Lillian King.
Colin, Ten Dollar Bill
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBColin is a ten dollar bill, and he’s wondering what he’s worth. Featuring Colin Nissan.
Deleted Scenes II
June 10, 2020 04:27 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBA few scenes that didn’t make the cut for one reason or another. Featuring the Russian Dolls, Emmy the Pregnancy Test, Josh the Chainsaw, and more.
Eugene, Tattoo
May 13, 2020 04:09 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBEugene is a tattoo, and for now, he’s staying right where he is. Featuring Eugene Cordero.
Mirror, Mirror
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBA restaurant bathroom mirror takes a moment to reflect. Featuring Alex Song-Xia.
Louise & William, Shirt & Pants
April 15, 2020 04:01 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBLouise is an oxford shirt and William is leather pants. They may hang in the same closet, but they’ve seen different worlds. Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Connor Ratliff.
Josh, Chainsaw
April 01, 2020 04:01 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBJosh has a warning: don't get too close, but don't stay too far away either. Featuring Josh Gondelman.
Tami and Ed, Sharpie
March 18, 2020 04:01 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBTami is a sharpie, and Ed is her cap. After all these years, marriage has left an indelible mark. Featuring Tami Sagher and Ed Herbstman.
Season 3 Preview
March 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBSeason Three of Everything is Alive begins Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Mark your calendar, unless your calendar objects.
Bonus Episode: The Magic 8 Ball
November 26, 2019 07:22 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Magic 8 Ball can’t tell you his name. This bonus episode is part of Radiotopia’s 2019 Fundraising Drive. Make your mark. Go to radiotopia.fm to donate today.
Charu, Satellite
June 26, 2019 05:16 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBCharu is a satellite. Is she alone in the universe?
Jennifer, Newspaper
June 12, 2019 12:33 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBJennifer is a copy of The Canberra Times from October 24th, 1988. She might not be news anymore, but she’s still paper.
Chioke, Pane of Glass
May 22, 2019 05:48 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBNote: this episode is a followup to “Chioke, Grain of Sand.” If you haven’t heard that episode, we suggest starting there. Chioke just wants to be transparent with you.
Sebastian, Alex, and Alex, Russian Dolls
May 08, 2019 04:40 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBSebastian, Alex, and Alex get to know each other, inside and out.
Connor, Painting
April 03, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBConnor is a painting, but is anybody looking at him?
Emmy, Pregnancy Test
March 06, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBEmmy is just trying to stay positive.
Alligator, Alligator
February 20, 2019 06:26 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBAlligator is a stuffed animal, and things are about to get different.
Shannon, Bath Towel
February 06, 2019 05:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBShannon just wants to be part of the story.
Bonus Episode: Deleted Scenes
December 11, 2018 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBA special bonus episode featuring a few scenes that for one reason or another got cut out of Season One. Featuring Louis, Can of Cola, Maeve the Lamppost, Sean the Subway Seat, and more. Support our show and Radiotopia by making a donation at radiotopia.fm.
Sean, Subway Seat
November 27, 2018 05:35 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBSean loves his job, and he’s looking for a connection.