Episode 1222: Wallace the Apolitical Unicorn ...

SUMMARY: Paul's in the Churn the day after the exciting first performance for Shakespeare the Musical. Matt learns an important lesson about doing double duty with the hair dye. Matt finally takes the kids to see Masters, and we have questions. We talk about separating celebritie ...  Show more

SUMMARY: Susan Huckle, actor and author of "The Earth Is Flat?! And Other Things My Mother Taught Me" comes on the show to talk about growing up as a Pentecostal Christian. After leaving home, doubts in faith grow while her mother embraces conspiracy theories via YouTube. Of cour ...  Show more

Jack White and Brendan Benson of the Raconteurs play through some songs off their new record, "Help Me Stranger" and talk with Malcolm Gladwell from Jack's Detroit home. Rick Rubin joins by phone. Jack talks through his theory that references to modern technology don't work in mo ...  Show more

Craig Finn, the lead singer and songwriter of The Hold Steady, is known for his vivid, literary-style songwriting. He often writes about characters going through an existential crisis. The Hold Steady released their eighth album, Open Door Policy, earlier this year. This time aro ...  Show more

Bobby talks to Chris Stapleton about his new song “Arkansas” and writing songs for his new album. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood come on to talk about his injury, their cover of Shallow and his new album FUN. Our friend, Chuck Wicks stops by to perform a couple songs and makes ...  Show more

Super producer Bob Rock has plenty of stories to tell about Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Black Veil Brides, and The Cult. He also speaks candidly about working with Metallica including tense studio moments, "Enter Sandman's" original lyrics, playing bass in the band, shaping James' voc ...  Show more