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Award-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.

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Becca Heller. On January 27th, 2017, Donald Tr... more

Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Richard Kind. Single-handedly redefining the t... more

Jon Tenney is a Juilliard-trained actor and director whose work spans film, television, and theater. Best known for portraying FBI Agent Fritz Howard on the hit TNT drama “The Closer”, Tenney appeared on the series for all seven seasons and directed ... more

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

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Jon Tenney
Juilliard-trained actor known for The Closer and Major Crimes
Actor, American Classic
Episode: Jon Tenney Creates His Next TV Hit
Peter Frampton
Musician, guitarist and singer; discussed extensively in this episode
Episode: From the Archives: Peter Frampton
Andres Veiel
German filmmaker; co-creator of the documentary
Filmmaker
Episode: Andres Veiel and Sandra Maischberger Document the Life of Leni Riefenstahl
Sandra Maischbauer
German journalist, broadcaster, and documentary producer
Journalist/Producer
Episode: Andres Veiel and Sandra Maischberger Document the Life of Leni Riefenstahl
Jon Robin Baitz
Playwright, screenwriter, and creator of Other Desert Cities
Playwright/Television Writer
Episode: From the Archives: Jon Robin Baitz
Jason Fisher
Founder and CEO of StageRunner
StageRunner
Episode: Movie Exec Jason Fisher on the Next Phase of the Film & TV Industry
Jacques Pépin
Legendary French chef, author and educator
Chef and author
Episode: From the Archives: Jacques Pépin
Melissa Errico
Episode: Melissa Errico: From Sondheim to Legrand and the Great American Songbook
Jodi Kantor
New York Times journalist who co-authored Weinstein investigation
The New York Times
Episode: From the Archives: Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey

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Alec Baldwin
Host of the show focusing on in-depth conversations with artists, policy makers, and performers.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 11.5k ratings
  • 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.

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    Gfhhdbdjdjdbsb
    United Statesa month ago
  • Here’s the thing

    You know he killed a woman, right?

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    JoeMac7345
    United States4 months ago
  • Murderer

    I thought this would be a podcast about getting away with murder.

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    Engman19
    United 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

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    jillwolfjewels
    Switzerland5 months ago
  • Head shot

    This podcast blew my head

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    Bigpimpin559
    United States5 months ago

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Great guests and a perceptive interviewer; interviews are consistently compelling.

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Movie Exec Jason Fisher on the Next Phase of the Film & TV Industry
Q: How has streaming affected traditional studios' investment in their own sound stages?
Studios have moved toward owning and operating more stages to control costs and capacity, reducing reliance on external rentals and leveraging tax incentives to justify a larger in-house footprint.
Movie Exec Jason Fisher on the Next Phase of the Film & TV Industry
Q: What sparked StageRunner's creation and what need does it address for the industry?
StageRunner started from recognizing the widespread adoption of incentives globally and the need to navigate, compare, and optimize location and facility choices, turning production geography into a strategic advantage.
Movie Exec Jason Fisher on the Next Phase of the Film & TV Industry
Q: How did the shift from LA/NY-centric production affect budgeting and location decisions in the early 2000s?
Budgeting began to hinge more on cost-efficient locations and incentives, with studios increasingly chasing tax credits and setting up in-house studios to minimize costs while preserving production value.
From the Archives: Jacques Pépin
Q: What impact did the PBS era and collaborations with Julia Child have on his career?
The PBS shows and collaboration with Julia Child expanded visibility, enabling him to teach without relying strictly on recipes and to reach home cooks globally.
From the Archives: Jacques Pépin
Q: How did Pépin view the role of education in cooking?
He stresses formal learning and continued education, including his Columbia trajectory and later teaching roles, as essential to earning respect in the culinary world and advancing the craft.

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4. Sandra Maischbauer
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7. Jacques Pépin
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