Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin
iHeartPodcastsAward-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 585 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsMusicArtsMusic Interviews | |||
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This week on Here’s the Thing, Alec talks with Grammy-winning guitarist Peter Frampton. “Sound is very inspirational to me,” explains Frampton – and it always has been: he started playing guitar before he was 8 years old.
Frampton talks about his m... more
Andres Veiel is an award-winning German filmmaker, writer, and director renowned for his incisive examinations of history, politics, memory, and moral responsibility. Trained in psychology before turning to filmmaking, Veiel’s acclaimed works include... more
Jon Robin Baitz is a playwright who admits that writing plays is tricky. He’s a snob for Broadway, where the cachet and laughs are bigger. But deep down, this award-winning playwright considers it a privilege to be working in American theater at all.... more
Jason Fisher is an award-winning producer, former studio executive, and founder of StageRunner. As former Head of Production at Disney+, Paramount, AMC Networks, and First Look Media, Fisher oversaw production on prestige series such as Breaking Bad,... more
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- Peyrones disease!!?
Way to early to start off w Alec Baldwins dulcet tones talking all things peen. Cmon, push the prey robes add till later in the pod.
Apple Podcasts5Gfhhdbdjdjdbsb
United States13 days ago - Here’s the thing
You know he killed a woman, right?
Apple Podcasts3JoeMac7345United States3 months ago - Murderer
I thought this would be a podcast about getting away with murder.
Apple Podcasts5Engman19United States4 months ago - Best interviewee
Have been listening to Mr Baldwins podcasts since the beginning. Love most but my favorite are with him interviewing classical and contemporary musicians! Mr Baldwin is very knowledgeable and sharp when questioning his guests; he is also very candid about his own experiences. Great podcast
Apple Podcasts5jillwolfjewels
Switzerland4 months ago - Head shot
This podcast blew my head
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Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #48 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  Canada/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #232 | United Kingdom/Music |
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A thoughtful interview show that brings conversations with high-profile artists, journalists, conductors, and policy makers into intimate settings. Episodes frequently explore career pivots, mentorship, leadership philosophy, and the culture and politics surrounding art and public life. Listeners can expect deep-dive stories behind famous careers, candid reflections on industry change, and cross-disciplinary conversations that mix creativity with public service and social issues. The show often surfaces nuanced perspectives from the worlds of music, film, journalism, and governance, making it appealing to listeners who value intellectual curiosity, cultural insight, and personal storytelling.
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Recent guests on Here's The Thing include:
1. Andres Veiel
2. Sandra Maischbauer
3. Jon Robin Baitz
4. Jason Fisher
5. Melissa Errico
6. Jodi Kantor
7. Megan Twohey
8. Amanda Litman
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