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Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

Randy Cohen
Social Justice
Jesus Of Nazareth
Criminal Justice System
Dante
Belfast
Dmitri Shostakovich
New York City
Adrian Benepe
Conflict Resolution
Public Defense
Art
Pediatric Cardiology
Teaching
Magic
Tannen's Magic Camp
Paul Robeson
Gentrification
Harlem Renaissance
The Divine Comedy
Translation

In this new kind of interview show, Randy Cohen talks to guests about a person, a place, and a thing they find meaningful. The result: surprising stories from great talkers. Learn more at personplacething.org/

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In 1972, his parents, Massimo and Lella, designed a map of the New York subway system. Many people hated it. I loved it. (I have one framed on my living room wall.) The MTA soon withdrew it. Now it’s back, slightly revised. Good news in bleak times.

As a member of Manhattan Transfer, she won ten Grammy awards, but “I was not going to be a singer at all, actually; I was going to be a nurse.” Medicine’s loss, music’s gain. Guitar: Sean Harkness. Presented with The Village Trip.

Her father, Leonard Bernstein, thought “that if he could write a good enough song, maybe he could stop war.” Not insane, aspiring. “It’s ridiculously idealistic, but that was his impetus.” Tales of a famous father. Music: Amy Burton, accompanied by J... more

He’s a member of The Washington Post’s editorial board, a commentator on the PBS NewsHour, anchor of The Weekend on MSNBC, author of Yet Here I Am. He is liberal in his politics, conservative in his dress. “Absolutely. I love a good, wild outfit, on ... more

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Recent Guests

Luca Vignelli
Photographer known for his portraits of architects
Episode: Luca Vignelli
Janis Siegel
A member of the vocal group Manhattan Transfer, she won 10 Grammy Awards.
Manhattan Transfer
Episode: Janis Siegel
Jamie Bernstein
Author of 'Famous Father Girl', reflecting on her father's legacy
Episode: Jamie Bernstein
Jonathan Capehart
Pulitzer-winning journalist and member of the Washington Post editorial board
Washington Post
Episode: Jonathan Capehart
Bobby Sanabria
Respected drummer, especially admired for his work in Latin jazz.
Episode: Bobby Sanabria
Katty Kay
Special correspondent for BBC Studios and co-host of The Rest Is Politics
BBC Studios
Episode: Katty Kay
Jonathan Brent
Executive Director of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Episode: Jonathan Brent
David Levering Lewis
Historian and author known for his biography of W.E.B. Du Bois
Episode: David Levering Lewis
Gregory Mosher
A prominent theater director who has produced and directed numerous plays at Chicago's Goodman and New York's Lincoln Center theaters.
Hunter College
Episode: Gregory Mosher

Host

Randy Cohen
Host of a unique interview show that explores the personal narratives of guests through the lens of a person, place, and thing.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JmGordon
    United States5 years ago
  • The Guy You Want at Your Table

    Not even Randy Cohen is as funny, clever and curious as Randy Cohen. ~ Winter Miller

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Playgoer2000
    United States7 years ago
  • excellent 😎🙌👍👍

    Love the show. I listen to podcasts constantly, and Randy clearly puts a lot of thought and work into this one. It's entertaining and intelligent. Great guests, and Randy is clever and gentlemanly. Def. worth checking out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naomi 🤖
    United States8 years ago
  • A great new approach to the traditional interview

    I really like Randy's show becuase it doesn't follow the model of prescriptive trivial anecdotes that inundate late-night television. Instead people on "Person Place Thing" attach meaning to three separate areas, and often I find personal meaning in the depths of these discussions while I'm engaged in the interesting material covered. I never knew that poetry was an Olympic event!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Picky Podcast Listener
    United States11 years ago
  • Smart AND Funny

    I learn something new every time I listen to Person Place Thing. I enjoy Randy Cohen because he is a rare blend of smart and funny. The show is a great mix of depth and light heartedness. This podcast brightens my day and makes me think.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kristen_Smith
    United States12 years ago

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The discussions are highlighted for their depth and the interesting perspectives shared by guests, making them both informative and entertaining.
Listeners appreciate the clever and inquisitive nature of the host, often noting his ability to weave humor with meaningful conversation.
Many find the format refreshing compared to traditional interview styles, providing a unique take on storytelling and personal experiences.

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Luca Vignelli
Q: Do you have a sense of the long history of Italy when you're in Urano?
You do get a tremendous sense of history anywhere that you are.
Luca Vignelli
Q: So your parents to sign this, in my opinion, brilliant thing, how did they react when it wasn't widely admired?
They didn't understand it. There was this kind of a schism between widely admired and really reviled.
Janis Siegel
Q: How did you learn to play guitar?
She received her first guitar as a gift from her aunt and taught herself to play, eventually gathering her friends to learn and perform together.
Janis Siegel
Q: What kind of music were you doing?
Janis and her group mainly performed folk music and songs by The Beatles, among others.
Jamie Bernstein
Q: What was your argument regarding performing at the Kennedy Center?
We thought about what our dad would have done, and we felt that he would have left his music ringing inside the walls of the Kennedy Center for a few reasons.

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What is Person Place Thing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging in thoughtful discussions centered around personal narratives, guests recount meaningful experiences related to a person, place, and thing significant to them. Each episode is filled with insightful reflections, stories of cultural influence, and the impact of personal choices on various aspects of life, from experiences in the arts to social justice. Unique in format, the interviews dive deep into the individual stories that shape identities and foster connections, making each conversation rich and resonant. The podcast stands out for its blend of humor and intelligence, bringing forward illuminating insights from a diverse array of guests.

Listeners can expect a tapestry of voices and perspectives, ranging from well-known figure... more

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Recent guests on Person Place Thing include:

1. Luca Vignelli
2. Janis Siegel
3. Jamie Bernstein
4. Jonathan Capehart
5. Bobby Sanabria
6. Katty Kay
7. Jonathan Brent
8. David Levering Lewis

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