Music & Poetry That Stirs the Soul: A Retrosp...

Every year you get your blood drawn, and someone circles a number that supposedly tells you your inflammation level. Turns out that number is barely more accurate than a coin flip. But, knowing how chronically inflamed you are is critical in preventing disease and slowing the age ...  Show more

We spend a lot of time weighing the cost of risking too much. Jimmy Chin has spent most of his life on the harder question, which is what it costs to risk too little, quietly, for twenty or thirty years, until the years are gone.Jimmy Chin is an Academy Award-winning director, a ...  Show more

Exploring the harmonies of life: Join us in this episode as we delve into the unique melodies of musicians' personal philosophies, discovering the rhythms that inspire their artistry and shape their extraordinary journeys.Speakers:Kurt CobainJohnny CashRingo StarrPaul McCartney H ...  Show more

Here’s The Thing is moving from WNYC to iHeartRadio. Over the past several years, Alec has talked with some of the greatest artists, musicians, actors, writers, thinkers, public policy makers, and sports figures of our time. The final two programs on WNYC highlight a compilati ...

As the year comes to a close, I want to take some time to appreciate the unbelievable library of conversations we’ve recorded over the last 12 months. To celebrate all of these amazing episodes, we indulge an annual tradition on the podcast, ending each year with a 2-part compila ...  Show more

This episodes features a topic near and dear to my heart: I Am Affirmations to instill confidence in creative people - musicians, writers, visual artists, actors, and more!

I've published many books over the years, including <a href='https://bob-baker.com/ ...