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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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Steven Van Zandt
Singer, songwriter, producer, and actor known for his role as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos.
E Street Band, The Sopranos
Episode: From the Archives: Steven Van Zandt
Isaac Butler
Author and theater director, known for his writings on theater and film.
NYU Tisch
Episode: Breaking the Fourth Wall with Isaac Butler
David Letterman
Iconic late-night talk show host, known for his humor and groundbreaking style
Episode: David Letterman - Summer Staff Picks
Barry Gibb
Legendary musician and frontman of the Bee Gees
Bee Gees
Episode: Barry Gibb - Summer Staff Picks
Steve Gibb
Son of Barry Gibb and musician
Musician
Episode: Barry Gibb - Summer Staff Picks
Thelma Schoonmaker
Acclaimed film editor known for her collaboration with Martin Scorsese and winner of three Academy Awards.
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Thelma Schoonmaker - Summer Staff Picks
Judith Vecchione
Emmy and Peabody-winning producer known for her work on public television documentaries
PBS
Episode: Judith Vecchione - Summer Staff Picks
Griffin Dunne
Actor, director, and author of The Friday Afternoon Club
Episode: Griffin Dunne on Being “Kind of Brave”
Nicolas Niarchos
Journalist and contributor to The New Yorker, reporting on cobalt mining and human rights violations.
The New Yorker
Episode: From the Archives: Nicolas Niarchos Exposes the Cobalt Gold Rush

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Alec Baldwin
Award-winning actor and host known for engaging discussions with various influential figures across multiple disciplines.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 11.4k ratings
  • Unlistenable. Cannot get beyond the pretentious, condescending and hypocritical host.

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    MK
    24 days ago
  • Shot my friend

    This guy allegedly shot six people on the New York subway don’t listen to the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Coreysutton86
    Canada3 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Great guests and Alec a really perceptive interviewer. Alwaysinteresting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    qazxsw62
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great interviews

    Alec Baldwin has access to so many Hollywood greats who have highest respect for him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    applekenny108
    United States3 months ago
  • Engaging & Intelligent

    Love this podcast. Alec Baldwin is wonderful host and interviewer. He engages his guests in intelligent and fascinating conversation. Kudos! Great interviews especially with Leif Ove Andnses, Rory Kennedy and Paul Williams.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MBCal85
    United States5 months ago

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Paul Paz y Miño and Steven Donziger from Rainforests to Courtrooms
Q: How are the Kaplans of the world enabled to function in that role?
The entry of Kaplan into the case was by design; Chevron's law firm steered the case to him, showing that this was not a random assignment.
From the Archives: Steven Van Zandt
Q: What was music like for you as a kid?
There wasn't a musical household, but the Beatles' appearance on Ed Sullivan changed everything for him, igniting his passion for music.
From the Archives: Steven Van Zandt
Q: Was that a difficult transition for you?
Yes, initially, because acting requires a lot of trust in the director, which was a new experience for him.
Breaking the Fourth Wall with Isaac Butler
Q: What do you think about Brando's contribution to acting?
Brando had an incredible youth-driven command of acting that later faded as he became less engaged.
Breaking the Fourth Wall with Isaac Butler
Q: How did you come to write The Method?
I wanted to take seriously the opinions of those who knew the great actors I couldn't meet.

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Renowned for its intimate and engaging narrative style, this podcast invites listeners into compelling conversations with a diverse array of guests, including artists, policy makers, and performers. The episodes feature in-depth explorations of the guests' lives and careers, revealing personal anecdotes, industry insights, and reflections on creative processes. Listeners can expect rich storytelling that transcends the surface, delving into themes of resilience, identity, and the impact of culture on society. Unique, candid discussions give a voice to both well-known figures and those who often go unheard, making each episode a valuable look into their worlds.

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