Latest Alison Podcast Episodes
Building Humbly
In the Sauce - June 28, 2024 13:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsBen Bacon is the founder of Lentilful, the instant meal company that launched 18 months ago and is rapidly growing its distribution. On this episode of ITS, Ben shares his thoughts on product, market, consumer, and sales channels, and resources. It's a must-listen for very early stage food start...
Lake Street Dive Perform Live
All Of It - June 21, 2024 19:43 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsThe band Lake Street Dive join us for a live special performance and to discuss their new album, Good Together, out today! *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
How a New Deal Era Music Unit Inspired a Generation of Folk Musicians
All Of It - June 21, 2024 19:43 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsIn the 1930s, President Roosevelt's New Deal program revitalized Americans struggling during the Great Depression, including those working in the arts. One program, the U.S. Music Unit, sought to record and collect folk songs from all over America. The program collected over 800 songs over a two...
What's the Best NYC Sandwich?
All Of It - June 21, 2024 19:43 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsSandwiches are universal, yet they come in so many shapes and sizes. Where do you get the best one in the city? We speak with THE CITY reporter Katie Honan about her sandwich guide. Plus we take your calls for your favorites. *This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
How to Enjoy the Summer in Westchester
All Of It - June 21, 2024 19:43 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsToday we revisit our summer series taking your recommendations about how to have summer and weekend fun in our area. Today we focus on Westchester. Amy Sowder, managing editor of Westchester Magazine, gives us her picks of the places and activities to enjoy the sunshine in Westchester County, an...
Medium Build's 'Country'
All Of It - June 20, 2024 18:54 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsMedium Build just released his acclaimed album, Country, and is currently in the midst of his North American headline tour. He joins us for a Listening Party ahead of his shows at Bowery Ballroom this weekend on Friday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22.
The Forgotten History of The 1970 Women's World Cup
All Of It - June 20, 2024 18:54 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsIn August of 1971, fifty years after the UK's Football Association banned women's soccer competitions, a group of women's soccer teams gathered in Mexico City for the first unofficial Women's World Cup. The documentary, "COPA 71," tells the story of this monumental - and largely forgotten - spor...
How to Host a Dinner Party Your Guests Will Never Forget
All Of It - June 20, 2024 18:54 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsHosting a dinner party this summer? We've got you covered. Katherine Lewin is the founder of Big Night, a dinner party shop (with locations in the West Village and Greenpoint) that is full of inspiring ideas to level-up your hosting. Lewin is also author of the new book, Big Night: Dinners, Part...
Tips to Stay Cool
All Of It - June 20, 2024 18:54 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsWe kick off the first day of summer with some news-you-can-use and crowdsource tips from listeners on how to beat the heat. We're also joined by Annie Colbert, editor in chief of Popular Science, to talk about the science of temperature and extreme heat, and to explain how some of these strategi...
Building with Instacart
In the Sauce - June 20, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsGraham Edward is the Head of Emerging Brand Partnerships and Canada Brand Partnerships at Instacart. On this episode of ITS, he walks Ali through how emerging brands can leverage Instacart to both maximize sales and build awareness on the platform. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported...
Shirley Chisholm at 100
All Of It - June 19, 2024 19:41 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsChanging the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 is a new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York. It's the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary legislator, and it looks at her legacy -- and how she changed our country forever. *This episode is guest-hosted ...
The Story Behind The Black Barbie
All Of It - June 19, 2024 19:40 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsA new documentary from Executive Producer Shonda Rhymes spotlights the design team behind the first Black Barbie doll as well as speaks to Black celebrities and tastemakers about the importance of representation in all facets of life. Director Lagueria Davis joins to discuss "Black Barbie." *Thi...
Your Favorite Ice Cream Spots
All Of It - June 19, 2024 19:40 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsAs New York enters a heat wave, we speak with Eater NY editor Melissa McCart about where to scoop up the best ice cream in the city and take calls from listeners to share their favorites. *This episode is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.
How Ice Became A Hot Commodity
All Of It - June 19, 2024 19:40 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 21, 2023] A new book explains how ice became a necessity in our everyday lives, whether its making tall glasses of tea, skating rinks or cutting-edge cryotherapy breast-cancer treatments. Journalist and historian Amy Brady join us to discuss her latest book, titled Ice: Fr...
Lily Gladstone's Love Letter to Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
All Of It - June 18, 2024 19:17 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsA new film premiering on Apple TV+ attempts to humanize the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Golden Globe winner Lily Gladstone plays Jax, a woman trying to solve the mystery of her missing sister while trying to create some degree of stability for her niece, Roki, played by Is...
Jordan Rakei Performs Live from 'The Loop'
All Of It - June 18, 2024 19:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsNew Zealand-Australian musician and singer Jordan Rakei's latest album, The Loop, features a beautiful symphony of bold orchestral and soulful choral arrangements. He joins us in the studio to perform songs from the album live. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
Frederick Joseph’s Poetry Collection, 'We Alive, Beloved'
All Of It - June 18, 2024 19:17 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsBestselling author Frederick Joseph's latest poetry collection explores the complexities of relationships and the heartache of loss. He joins us for a conversation about his new book, We Alive, Beloved on the day of its release. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar
A History of LGBTQ+ Comedians (Pride on Screen)
All Of It - June 18, 2024 19:16 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings"Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" is a new documentary that traces the history of LGBTQ+ entertainers in comedy. From legends like Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes and Rosie O'Donnell, the film discusses how LGBTQ+ trailblazers made a space for themselves in stand-up, late night, and Hollywood films. ...
A Black Utopia Turns Dystopic in Nicola Yoon's 'One Of Our Kind'
All Of It - June 17, 2024 18:53 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsIn Nicola Yoon's first novel for adults, a woman named Jasmyn and her family move to a wealthy, utopic, all-Black community in Liberty, California. But very quickly, Jasmyn begins to realize that all in Liberty is not as peaceful as it seems. Yoon joins us to discuss her novel, One of Our Kind....
Fame, Sanity and the Limits of the American Dream in 'Invasive Species'
All Of It - June 17, 2024 18:52 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsArgentinian actor Maia Novi will stop at nothing to be in the American movies, even if it means losing her mind. It's the premise of the off-Broadway play, "Invasive Species," based on Novi's personal experiences navigating drama school. Novi and director Michael Breslin join us to discuss the d...
Exploring the Psychology of 'Inside Out 2'
All Of It - June 17, 2024 18:50 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsDisney and Pixar's “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of teenage Riley Andersen just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for new emotions such as envy, embarrassment, boredom, and anxiety. Psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, who consulted on the film, and co-writer Dave Hols...
What's the Best Pixar Movie? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
All Of It - June 17, 2024 18:48 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsPixar's latest movie, "Inside Out 2," was released in theaters over the weekend. The beloved animation studio has been making films for decades that are beloved by adults and children alike. For the latest installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions series, we attempt to answer the question: W...
Tony Nominee: Daniel Radcliffe stars in 'Merrily We Roll Along'
All Of It - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings[REBROADCAST FROM DEC. 15, 2022] Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's now-beloved musical "Merrily We Roll Along" was a massive flop when it premiered in 1981, lasting on Broadway for only two weeks. But a new production at New York Theater Workshop has opened to rave reviews, signaling the show ...
Tony Nominee: Sarah Paulson stars in 'Appropriate'
All Of It - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings[REBROADCAST FROM JAN. 9, 2024] In the Broadway staging of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Obie-winning play "Appropriate," Sarah Paulson stars as Toni, a woman dealing with the fallout from a gruesome discovery among her late father's things. Toni and her brothers, who are cleaning out the old family p...
Tony Nominee: Leslie Odom Jr. in Purlie Victorious
All Of It - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings[REBROADCAST FROM OCT. 27, 2023] Ossie Davis's daring farce, "Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch," has been revived on Broadway for the very first time. Tony-winning actor Leslie Odom, Jr. plays Purlie Victorious Judson, a Black man determined to win back the mone...
Tony Nominee: The 'Stereophonic' Creative Team
All Of It - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 8, 2024] The new play "Stereophonic" recently became the most Tony Award-nominated play ever, receiving 13 nominations. It follows the story of a band recording a new album as their relationships with one another begin to fracture. We're joined by playwright David Adjmi, di...
Tony Nominee: 'Hell's Kitchen,' Inspired By Alicia Keys
All Of It - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings[REBROADCAST FROM NOV. 16, 2023] In the 1980s and '90s, Alicia Keys was a girl living with her mother in a small apartment off Times Square, with a dream of being a professional musician. Of course, we know how her life turned out. Keys is one of the creators of a new musical inspired by her ear...
Tony Nominee: 'Cabaret,' with Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Rebecca Frecknall
All Of It - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratings[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 16, 2024] The classic musical "Cabaret" is back on Broadway, this time transforming a theater into an immersive Kit Kat Klub experience. Tony nominated stars Eddie Redmayne (the emcee) and Gayle Rankin (Sally Bowles) join us alongside director Rebecca Frecknall to discuss t...
Grief is One Sneaky Bitch
All Of It - June 13, 2024 18:53 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsLisa Keefauver is a widow, a grief activist, social worker, and host of the podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Now, in her new book of the same title, she helps people navigating grief orient themselves to their new reality and shares tools they can use to move forward, not on. This segment is g...
Alisa Amador Performs Live from 'Multitudes'
All Of It - June 13, 2024 18:52 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 435 ratingsBoston-based bilingual singer-songwriter Alisa Amador rose to fame after she won the 2022 Tiny Desk Concert on NPR. Her new album, Multitudes, is a captivating self-portrait that celebrates her Latinx roots and her journey as an artist. Amador joins us in studio before her live performance at Th...
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