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Person Place Thing with Randy Cohen

Randy Cohen
New York City
Architecture
Jane Austen
Queens Public Library
Betty Friedan
Social Justice
Central Park
Immigration
Mercedes Sosa
New York
Theater
David Bowie
Aaron Copland
The Women's Revolution, How We Changed Your Life
National Organization For Women (NOW)
Reba Gitner
Flor De Toloache
Brooklyn
Civil Rights Movement
Photography

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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Recent Guests

David Greenspan
Actor and playwright introduced as the guest for this episode
Episode: David Greenspan
Lana Turner
Guest discussing her thing (hats), place (Harlem), and person (Wynton Marsalis)
Harlem fashion expert, Harlem historian
Episode: Lana Turner
Anjan Chatterjee
Neuroscientist
University-affiliated researcher
Episode: Anjan Chatterjee
Elizabeth Way
Scholar
Museum at FIT
Episode: Elizabeth Way
Kinan Azmeh
Damascus-born composer and clarinetist
Episode: Kinan Azmeh
Winnie Varghese
The Very Reverend Winnie Varghese
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Episode: Rev. Winnie Varghese
Michael Boriskin
Director of Copland House, portraying Aaron Copland for this episode
Copland House
Episode: the late Aaron Copland
Charles Renfro
Architect, Diller Scofidio + Renfro partner
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Episode: Charles Renfro
Richard Nelson
Playwright known for works like 'When the Hurly Burly's Done'
Episode: Richard Nelson

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Randy Cohen
Host of Person Place Thing, engaging in meaningful conversations with diverse guests.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 52 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 States9 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 States12 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 States13 years ago

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Lana Turner
Q: What one person would you choose as your 'person' for the show?
The person I selected was Wynton Marsalis, recognizing his impact on music and education.
Elizabeth Way
Q: What role does education — traditional art schools versus apprenticeships — play in shaping designers who bridge art and fashion?
Education in art or design provides a foundational language, while apprenticeships in Paris or other fashion hubs offer hands-on, lineage-based techniques that help designers translate fine-art concepts into wearable garments.
Elizabeth Way
Q: How does fashion function as a vehicle for discussing art in your exhibition and conversation?
Fashion is a medium that translates artistic ideas into wearable form, allowing people to engage with art beyond formal galleries; it also opens up a dialogue about accessibility, representation, and the way cultural icons circulate through everyday life.
Charles Renfro
Q: Would you do the Trump ballroom under the current circumstances, given ethical and professional boundaries?
The guest discusses moral and ethical lines in architectural work, acknowledging constraints and responsibilities, and ultimately indicating that designing such a space would not be pursued under those conditions.
Charles Renfro
Q: My person is Stephen Sondheim, and I know that's really, you know, maybe unexpected for an architect. What was the first criteria?
The guest explains a preference for a queer figure who challenged conventional norms and whose work influenced his own artistic sensibility, particularly in terms of outsiders and the creative driving force behind musical storytelling.

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Focusing on the meaningful aspects of life, guests share personal stories centered around a person, a place, and a thing that hold significance for them. The discussions traverse diverse topics, often revealing unexpected connections and perspectives that illuminate the human experience. The conversations are enriched by the unique backgrounds and specialties of the guests, making each episode a blend of humor, intelligence, and sincere reflection on various cultural and societal themes, including art, personal history, and social justice. This format differentiates the show from traditional interview styles, aiming to inspire listeners with deeper understanding and appreciation of everyday life.

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Recent guests on Person Place Thing include:

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2. Lana Turner
3. Anjan Chatterjee
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5. Kinan Azmeh
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8. Charles Renfro

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