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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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Recent Guests

Bob Bert
Musician known for his work with Sonic Youth and Pussy Galore
Sonic Youth; Pussy Galore
Episode: Episode 765: Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore)
Johanna Samuels
Musician and songwriter
Episode: Episode 764: Johanna Samuels
Kira Roessler
Musician, former Black Flag member, current solo artist (Dose)
Dose, Black Flag
Episode: Episode 763: Kira Roessler (Black Flag, dos)
John Gallagher Jr.
Actor and musician known for Spring Awakening, American Idiot, and other Broadway works
Actor and musician
Episode: Episode 762: John Gallagher Jr.
Alicia Waller
Jazz vocalist, ethnomusicologist, educator
Episode: Episode 761: Alicia Waller
Don Barnes
Member of 38 Special, songwriter and guitarist
38 Special
Episode: Episode 759: Don Barnes (38 Special)
Hrishikesh Hirway
Host and creator of Song Exploder
Song Exploder / musician
Episode: Episode 758: Hrishikesh Hirway
Nicole Georges
Graphic memoirist, cartoonist, author
Self-employed/artist
Episode: Episode 756: Nicole Georges
Langhorne Slim
Musician
Episode: Episode 755: Langhorne Slim

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Thoughtful, fascinating interviews

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j.marcy
    United States3 years ago
  • Giving rapists a platform

    The guy from swans has been outed as a rapist to give him a platform is disgusting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mr. stoney bologna
    United States3 years ago
  • Get this creative juices flowing

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FunkychickAM
    United States3 years ago
  • A wide array of guests well interviewed

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonkeyShines
    United States6 years ago
  • Informed interviewer gets to the discussion right away, without steering himself. Grounded, relevant and concise.

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Episode 758: Hrishikesh Hirway
Q: How does co-writing help you overcome writer's block and shape the music?
Co-writing with others allowed him to hear ideas in someone else's voice, which helped him judge and refine material that he might have dismissed in his own voice, effectively breaking through creative blocks.
Episode 758: Hrishikesh Hirway
Q: Was the tour format a reaction to interviews you didn't feel captured what you wanted?
Yes. He mentions that his early interviews often lacked depth, and the new format is designed to be more process-driven and personal, leveraging the insights from therapy and collaboration to elicit richer conversations.
Episode 749: Nils Edenloff (Rural Alberta Advantage)
Q: What role does imposter syndrome play in your songwriting process?
Imposter syndrome has been a persistent challenge, especially as the expectation from others and oneself to produce quality work increases over time.
Episode 749: Nils Edenloff (Rural Alberta Advantage)
Q: How does the dynamic within the band change when someone leaves?
The absence of a member profoundly alters the band's impact and dynamics, making the relationships even more significant.
Episode 750: Beatrice Deer
Q: How much of your work is by design?
I'm very ambitious, so I tend to kind of take on big projects, and many big projects, many times.

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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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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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