Live Wire with Luke Burbank
Episodes
Ijeoma Oluo, Sarah Marshall, and Anna Tivel
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and activist Ijeoma Oluo unpacks her new book Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You...
Moshe Kasher, Mohanad Elshieky, and Glitterfox (REBROADCAST)
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher dives into his new memoir Subculture Vulture, which explores the six communities which shaped his life, from AA and B...
Annie Rauwerda, Ivan McClellan, and Sami Braman
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Rauwerda, founder of the social media account Depths of Wikipedia, shares some more obscure entries from the website, including "The Kentucky Me...
Lindy West, Paul F. Tompkins, and Ural Thomas & The Pain (REBROADCAST)
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling writer Lindy West (Shrill) chats about her new podcast Text Me Back, which unpacks friendship, the news, and text threads; comedian Paul F...
Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Ian Karmel pairs up with his sister Dr. Alisa Karmel to unpack the book they co-authored T-Shirt Swim Club, about growing up fat i...
Sloane Crosley, Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout (REBROADCAST)
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Sloane Crosley unpacks loss in her memoir, Grief is for People, which poignantly weaves the suicide of a dear friend with the burglary of her h...
Noé Álvarez, Naomi Fitter with Jon the Robot, and John Craigie
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Noé Álvarez traces his family lineage through the history of the accordion in his latest book Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migratio...
Dave Hill and No-No Boy (REBROADCAST)
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Dave Hill dives into his newest book The Awesome Game, which makes the case for why hockey should be more popular in the United St...
Amanda Montell, Laurie Kilmartin, and Lizzie No
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and podcaster Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) unpacks her new book The Age of Magical Overthinking, which looks at our cognitive biases, li...
Avery Trufelman, Camille Dungy, and Olive Klug (REBROADCAST)
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster Avery Trufelman unpacks her podcast Articles of Interest, in which she reveals the history behind fashion and clothing, including prison uni...
Hanif Abdurraqib and Kristin Hersh
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Critically acclaimed writer Hanif Abdurraqib unpacks his latest book, There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, in which he explores his ...
J. Wortham, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Margo Cilker (REBROADCAST)
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist J. Wortham (The New York Times Magazine, Still Processing) recounts what happened when they visited a nude queer beach in Oaxaca; author Cu...
W. Kamau Bell, Jane Marie, and Y La Bamba
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell discusses his Substack newsletter Who's With Me? and how AI got his comedic personality all wrong; journali...
Hari Kondabolu, Kristi Coulter, and Quasi (REBROADCAST)
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Hari Kondabolu discusses his new standup special Vacation Baby and how regrettably he blew off congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on her ...
Dulcé Sloan, Brian Lindstrom, and S.G. Goodman
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Dulcé Sloan (The Daily Show) shares some anecdotes from her new book Hello, Friends!: Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs, including ho...
Sam Sanders, Reggie Watts, and Sway Wild (REBROADCAST)
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster Sam Sanders (Vibe Check) shares his hot takes on pop culture, from the Barbie movie to his favorite nepobaby; comedian Reggie Watts interpre...
Bianca Bosker and Brittany Davis
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and bestselling author Bianca Bosker (Cork Dork) takes us behind the scenes of the highfalutin art world with her new book Get the Picture,...
R. Eric Thomas, Ian Karmel, and NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND (REBROADCAST)
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and columnist R. Eric Thomas shares anecdotes from his memoir Congratulations, The Best Is Over, including how baking cupcakes may have saved h...
Courtenay Hameister, Charley Crockett, and Moshow the Cat Rapper
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 20th Anniversary Special, Live Wire celebrates some of its most memorable moments in the past two decades. Host Luke Burbank gets interviewed ...
Paul F. Tompkins, Safiya Sinclair, Isabeau Waia'u Walker (REBROADCAST)
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins chats about his improv comedy podcast The Neighborhood Listen, where he and fellow comedians re-enact posts from the app Nex...
Cheryl Strayed, Jay Jurden, and Dessa
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed writer Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) discusses her new personal essay "Two Women Walk into a Bar," which follows her complica...
Aparna Nancherla, Gary Gulman, No-No Boy (REBROADCAST)
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla discusses her memoir Unreliable Narrator and why her mother made her order pizza to combat her shyness; stand-up ...
Emily Flake, Tessa Hulls, and Pure Bathing Culture
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cartoonist Emily Flake (The New Yorker) reveals Joke in a Box, her 70-card deck of creative prompts, which results in some live cartooning from the s...
Gary Gulman, Anis Mojgani, and Olive Klug (REBROADCAST)
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Gary Gulman (The Great Depresh) discusses his memoir Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s, his struggles with mental health, and the awkwar...
Moshe Kasher, Mohanad Elshieky, and Glitterfox
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher dives into his new memoir Subculture Vulture, which explores the six communities which shaped his life, from AA and B...
Scott Aukerman, Sarafina El-Badry Nance, and Family Worship Center (REBROADCAST)
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Scott Aukerman brings his wildly popular improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! to book form and reveals how a goofy name and an occupa...
Lindy West, Paul F. Tompkins, and Ural Thomas & The Pain
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling writer Lindy West (Shrill) chats about her new podcast Text Me Back, which unpacks friendship, the news, and text threads; comedian Paul F...
Héctor Tobar, Jena Friedman, and Joseph (REBROADCAST)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Héctor Tobar explores the meanings and myths of the term "Latino" in his sixth book Our Migrant Souls; comedian and writer Jena Friedman (Bora...
Sloane Crosley, Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Sloane Crosley unpacks loss in her memoir, Grief is for People, which poignantly weaves the suicide of a dear friend with the burglary of her h...
Maria Bamford and Isabeau Waia'u Walker (REBROADCAST)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Maria Bamford chats about her new book Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult, which unpacks mental illness and the quest to belong... and why 12-step p...
Dave Hill and No-No Boy
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Dave Hill dives into his newest book The Awesome Game, which makes the case for why hockey should be more popular in the United St...
Ken Jennings, Erica Berry, and Making Movies (REBROADCAST)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Jeopardy host Ken Jennings takes us on a journey to the afterlife with his latest book, 100 Places to See After You Die, and explains why c...
EXTRA: Author Curtis Sittenfeld on the Longevity of Rom-Com Couples
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Valentine's Day, this extra episode features author Curtis Sittenfeld (Romantic Comedy) in a game where she must decide if famous rom-com...
Avery Trufelman, Camille Dungy, and Olive Klug
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster Avery Trufelman unpacks her podcast Articles of Interest, in which she reveals the history behind fashion and clothing, including prison uni...
Black History Month Special: Tracy K. Smith, Saeed Jones, and Meklit
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Black History Month special episode, former U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith discusses her memoir To Free the Captives, which explores Black ...
J. Wortham, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Margo Cilker
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist J. Wortham (The New York Times Magazine, Still Processing) recounts what happened when they visited a nude queer beach in Oaxaca; author Cu...
Jamie Loftus, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, and Danielle Ponder (REBROADCAST)
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and podcaster Jamie Loftus dives into her New York Times bestselling book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs, a travelog on the cultural a...
Hari Kondabolu, Kristi Coulter, and Quasi
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Hari Kondabolu discusses his new standup special “Vacation Baby” and how regrettably he blew off congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez o...
Ari Shapiro and Demi Adejuyigbe (REBROADCAST)
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Shapiro, journalist and co-host of All Things Considered, unpacks his new book The Best Strangers in the World: Stories From a Life Spent Listenin...
Timothy Egan and Dessa (REBROADCAST)
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and acclaimed author Timothy Egan unpacks his newest book A Fever in the Heartland, which traces the Ku Klux Klan's ex...
Paul F. Tompkins, José Olivarez, and Esme Patterson
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the special holiday edition of Live Wire, comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins talks about passive-aggressive Christmas carolers and the most te...
EXTRA: Aparna Nancherla & Celebrity Lowlights
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast extra, comedian Aparna Nancherla (Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Imposter Syndrome) is quizzed on the former "career lowlights" o...
REBROADCAST: Laura Chinn, Mohanad Elshieky, and Jenny Conlee
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and director Laura Chinn (Florida Girls) discusses her memoir Acne, which tackles her racial identity, Scientology, and of course... very oily ...
Sam Sanders, Reggie Watts, and Sway Wild
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster Sam Sanders (Vibe Check) shares his hot takes on pop culture, from the Barbie movie to his favorite nepobaby; comedian Reggie Watts interpre...
REBROADCAST: Dana Schwartz, Jenny Odell, and Black Belt Eagle Scout
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist Dana Schwartz unpacks her gothic fantasy duology, Anatomy and Immortality, then dives into her podcast Noble Blood, which explores the bizarr...
R. Eric Thomas, Ian Karmel, and NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and columnist R. Eric Thomas shares anecdotes from his memoir Congratulations, The Best Is Over, including how baking cupcakes may have saved h...
REBROADCAST: Kelsey McKinney, Brenda Shaughnessy, and Madison Cunningham
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and podcaster Kelsey McKinney (Defector) dishes on producing her juicy podcast Normal Gossip; poet Brenda Shaughnessy explains how her newe...
Paul F. Tompkins, Safiya Sinclair, and Isabeau Waia'u Walker
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins chats about his improv comedy podcast The Neighborhood Listen, where he and fellow comedians re-enact posts from the app Nex...
REBROADCAST: Lauren Fleshman, Joey Clift, and Who Is She
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Record-breaking runner Lauren Fleshman unpacks her New York Times bestseller Good for a Girl, a part-memoir, part-manifesto which challenges the male-...
Aparna Nancherla, Gary Gulman, and No-No Boy
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla discusses her memoir Unreliable Narrator and why her mother made her order pizza to combat her shyness; stand-up ...
REBROADCAST: Cheryl Strayed, Joseph Earl Thomas, and Stephanie Anne Johnson
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Dear Sugar) revisits her collection of advice columns, Tiny Beautiful Things, which celebrates its tenth anniv...
Gary Gulman, Anis Mojgani, and Olive Klug
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Gary Gulman (The Great Depresh) discusses his memoir Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s, his struggles with mental health, and the awkwar...
REBROADCAST: Ross Gay, Iliana Regan, and Baroque Betty with Mood Area 52
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and essayist Ross Gay (Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude) dissects privilege, pain, and skateboarding, all themes from his newest book Inciting Joy;...
Scott Aukerman, Sarafina El-Badry Nance, and Family Worship Center
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Scott Aukerman brings his wildly popular improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! to book form and reveals how a goofy name and an occupa...
REBROADCAST: Hari Kondabolu and Margo Cilker
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Hari Kondabolu (Snack vs. Chef) unpacks his most popular tweets and dives into why Bert and Ernie need couples' therapy. Then, singer-songwri...
Héctor Tobar, Jena Friedman, and Joseph
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Héctor Tobar explores the meanings and myths of the term "Latino" in his sixth book Our Migrant Souls; comedian and writer Jena Friedman (Bora...
REBROADCAST: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, Sara Schaefer, and Dehd
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt tests his knowledge of cooking gadget infomercials; comedian Sara Schaefer leads a seminar on how to perform ...
Maria Bamford and Isabeau Waia'u Walker
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Maria Bamford chats about her new book Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult, which unpacks mental illness and the quest to belong... and why 12-step p...
REBROADCAST: Saeed Jones, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and The Lowest Pair
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and Kirkus Prize winner Saeed Jones unpacks his newest collection Alive at the End of the World and why Billie Holiday had a bone to pick with Ma...
REBROADCAST: Aubrey Gordon, Chris Meija, and Danielle Ponder
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aubrey Gordon discusses how her hit podcast Maintenance Phase debunks the junk science behind nutrition, wellness, and fatness; stand-up comedian Chri...
EXTRA: Jamie Loftus & The State Slogan Showdown
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this extra episode, podcaster, writer, and road-tripper Jamie Loftus (Raw Dog: The Naked Truth about Hot Dogs) tests her knowledge of the official ...
REBROADCAST: Nora McInerny, Nabil Ayers, and Madison Cunningham
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and podcaster Nora McInerny (Terrible, Thanks for Asking) explains why she is the saddest happy person she knows; music entrepreneur Nabil Ayer...
REBROADCAST: George Saunders and Samantha Crain
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author George Saunders (Lincoln in the Bardo) unpacks his writing process and explains how creating confusion often leads to interesting...
Ken Jennings, Erica Berry, and Making Movies
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Jeopardy host Ken Jennings takes us on a journey to the afterlife with his latest book, 100 Places to See After You Die, and explains why c...
Washington Post Reporter Casey Parks on "Diary of a Misfit"
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Washington Post reporter Casey Parks unpacks her new book Diary of a Misfit, wherein she reckons with her own sexuality, her Southern identity, and he...
All Things Considered's Ari Shapiro on "The Best Strangers in the World"
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Shapiro, journalist and co-host of All Things Considered, unpacks his new book The Best Strangers in the World: Stories From a Life Spent Listenin...
Ginny Hogan is More Dateable Than a Plate of Refried Beans
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and satirist Ginny Hogan explains the terms and conditions of being her undetermined partner; Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani describes a s...
Jamie Loftus on "Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs"
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and podcaster Jamie Loftus dives into her New York Times bestselling book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs, a travelog on the cultural a...
Sona Movsesian is The World's Worst Assistant
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and podcaster Sona Movsesian makes the case for why she is "the world's worst assistant" to Conan O'Brien; stand-up comedian Marcella Arguello ...
Timothy Egan Grapples with the KKK and Rapper/Poet Dessa Spars with AI
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and acclaimed author Timothy Egan unpacks his newest book A Fever in the Heartland, which traces the Ku Klux Klan's ex...
Podcaster Sam Sanders is "Into It"
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Erika L. Sanchez (I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter) unpacks her memoir-in-essays, Crying in the Bathroom, and how Lisa Simpson taught her...
Florida Girls' Laura Chinn on "Acne"
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and director Laura Chinn (Florida Girls) discusses her memoir Acne, which tackles her racial identity, Scientology, and of course... very oily ...
Isaac Fitzgerald on "Dirtbag, Massachusetts"
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Isaac Fitzgerald grapples with identity, forgiveness, and a new vision of masculinity in his searing memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts; stand-up co...
Traveling Through Time with Dana Schwartz and Jenny Odell
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist Dana Schwartz unpacks her gothic fantasy duology, Anatomy and Immortality, then dives into her podcast Noble Blood, which explores the bizarr...
Chuck Klosterman Revisits The Nineties
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this rebroadcast, writer Chuck Klosterman (Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs) unpacks his newest book The Nineties and admits how the "slacker ethos" of ...
Normal Gossip's Kelsey McKinney Defends Dishing
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and podcaster Kelsey McKinney (Defector) dishes on producing her juicy podcast Normal Gossip; poet Brenda Shaughnessy explain how her newes...
EXTRA: Normal Gossip's Kelsey McKinney Spills the "Jar of Tea"
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast extra, journalist and Normal Gossip podcaster gives advice on gossip etiquette, from exes to eavesdropping.
Michelle Zauner (a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast) on "Crying in H Mart”
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and writer Michelle Zauner, a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast, discusses her memoir Crying in H Mart, in which she reconnects with her late mother an...
The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik Tackles "The Real Work"
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik takes us a journey of his new book The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery, in which he learns how to draw, drive a car ...
EXTRA: Christopher Walken Invites You to Become a Member
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Elena explore their best celebrity impersonations in a desperate attempt to get you to join the League of Extraordinary Listeners!
Jon Mooallem Contemplates His "Serious Face" & The Sports Bra Turns 1
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Jon Mooallem (The New York Times Magazine) discusses his newest collection of essays Serious Face and why you shouldn't tell your friend they l...
EXTRA: Cheryl Strayed Gives Advice on "Tiny Meaningless Things"
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast EXTRA, celebrated author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) dons her Dear Sugar persona to give advice on some meaningless (...
Runner Lauren Fleshman on Being "Good for a Girl"
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Record-breaking runner Lauren Fleshman unpacks her New York Times bestseller, Good for a Girl, a part-memoir, part-manifesto which challenges the male...
Dylan Marron on "Conversations with People Who Hate Me"
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and podcaster Dylan Marron chats about his book and podcast of the same name, Conversations with People Who Hate Me, and how a phone call can f...
Cheryl Strayed's "Tiny Beautiful Things" Comes to Hulu
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Dear Sugar) revisits her collection of advice columns, Tiny Beautiful Things, which drops next month as a Hulu...
Andrew Bird on "Inside Problems" & "Gastro Obscura" author Cecily Wong
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Cecily Wong chats about her book Gastro Obscura, which features fascinating food stories from across the globe, including psychedelic honey tha...
EXTRA: Michelin Star Chef Iliana Regan on Metal Music vs Mushrooms
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast EXTRA, Michelin star chef and forager Iliana Regan (Fieldwork) plays a round of "Metal vs Mushroom," wherein she must discern between ...
Ross Gay on "Inciting Joy" & Foraging with Michelin Star Chef Iliana Regan
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and essayist Ross Gay (Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude) dissects privilege, pain, and skateboarding, all themes from his newest book Inciting Joy;...
Women's History with Jamie Loftus, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, and Ani DiFranco
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Live Wire celebrates Women's History Month! Comedian Jamie Loftus unpacks her podcast Aack Cast, which unpacks how the Cathy comic strip is ...
Snack vs Chef's Hari Kondabolu, plus Margo Cilker
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Hari Kondabolu (Snack vs. Chef) unpacks his most popular tweets and dives into why Bert and Ernie need couples' therapy; singer-songwriter Ma...
John Craigie & The New Yorker's Kathryn Schulz
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Kathryn Schulz (The New Yorker) unpacks her memoir Lost & Found, which weaves together the loss of her father wit...
Saeed Jones, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and The Lowest Pair
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and Kirkus Prize winner Saeed Jones unpacks his newest collection Alive at the End of the World and why Billie Holiday had a bone to pick with ...
Sam Jay, Jelani Memory, Leyla McCalla, and Black Violin
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello celebrate "Black History Month" with this special episode. Comedian Sam Jay (Saturday Night Live) dis...
J. Kenji López-Alt, Sara Schaefer, and Dehd
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello talk ambitious DIY projects; chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt tests his knowledge of cooking ...
John Waters, Sasha LaPointe, and Deep Sea Diver
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal what our listeners would like to have named after them; legendary filmmaker John Waters (Pink ...
Aubrey Gordon, Chris Meija, and Danielle Ponder
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello recall some fads of the past; Aubrey Gordon discusses how her hit podcast Maintenance Phase debunks...
EXTRA: Maintenance Phase's Aubrey Gordon & The Jar of Truth
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast EXTRA, Maintenance Phase podcaster Audrey Gordon participates in a round of “The Jar of Truth” and gives her hot takes on some fad...
Gregory Gourdet and No-No Boy
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello talk wacky cooking hacks; acclaimed chef and restaurateur Gregory Gourdet (Top Chef) discusses how hi...
Molly Shannon and Tuelo
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some stories of when our listeners went "over the top;" actor and comedian Molly Shannon chats ...
Paul F. Tompkins, Sarah Marshall, and Jimmie Herrod
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Holiday Edition of Live Wire, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share their favorite holiday traditions; comedian Paul ...