
Recommended if You Like: longform conversation with musicians, cartoonists, writers and other creative types.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 768 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsMusicMusic Interviews | |||

After 14 years, Alexander Hacke and Danielle de Picciotto are home. For now, at least. The couple's 10th album as hackedepicciotto arrives with the title Lichtung, the German word for a clearing in a forest. It's a celebration of a well-deserved rest... more
One thing you should know about Cedar Van Tassel is that he'll happily bend your ear about surprising depth and diversity of prairie grass species. Another thing you should know is that the artist lives on a farm, but isn't a farmer really -- at leas... more
Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Action Swingers, Lydia Lunch, Mick Collins -- Bob Bert has kept the beat for some of the best. This year, the drummer's own name finally graces the front of the album, with Beach Bongo Bloodbath. Mixing original with wildly... more
If anything thing, Sorry Kid's existence is a testament good bookkeeping. Gaps Johanna Samuels discovered when making her latest record had been with her for years -- decades in some cases. A mix of wisdom and hopefulness, the album offers a wide ran... more
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Brian’s interviews with a wide range of creative people (musicians, writers, comedians, comic book artists, and more) are all illuminating and entertaining. A seasoned journalist, he is especially good at coaxing prickly subjects out of their shells. Highly recommended if you like, well, just about anything.
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Brian asks insightful questions to get his guests to open up about their creative process. His podcast has inspired me to tap into my own artistic pursuits. Give it a listen!
I like fiction, graphic and otherwise. I like music. I like thoughtful conversations about a wide array of topics. But I LOVE long guitar and keyboard intros. FIVE STARS FOR RIYL! HO HO HO!
Informed interviewer gets to the discussion right away, without steering himself. Grounded, relevant and concise.
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A longform interview series centered on creativity across music, comics, writing, and other arts. Conversations often explore the intersection of craft, culture, identity, and resilience, with guests ranging from musicians and actors to writers and visual artists. The host tends to guide intimate, detail-rich discussions that illuminate creative processes, career arcs, and the personal contexts shaping artistic work. Noteworthy is the show's ability to surface diverse perspectives while maintaining a cohesive focus on creativity and culture, making it appealing for listeners who want actionable insights into artistry and the realities of sustaining a creative career.
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RiYL launched 13 years ago and published 768 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on RiYL include:
1. Bob Bert
2. Johanna Samuels
3. Kira Roessler
4. John Gallagher Jr.
5. Alicia Waller
6. Don Barnes
7. Hrishikesh Hirway
8. Nicole Georges
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