All Of It with Alison Stewart

WNYC
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Feb 16, 2026 • 24min

Independent Spirit Nominee 'Peter Hujar's Day'

[REBROADCAST FROM November 7, 2025] In December 1974, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz recorded a conversation with the influential downtown photographer Peter Hujar, to hear how he spent a day over a 24 hour period. The tape of the conversation has been lost, but a transcript was recently discovered at The Morgan Library & Museum. The transcript has been adapted almost word for word in a new movie adaptation, "Peter Hujar's Day" starring Ben Whishaw playing Hujar and Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz. Director Ira Sachs talks about the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards. 
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Feb 16, 2026 • 12min

Smalltown Baseball Indie Comedy 'Eephus'

[REBROADCAST FROM March 7, 2025] In the new film "Eephus," a recreational baseball league in Massachusetts comes together to play one last game before their baseball diamond is razed to make room for a new school. Writer and director Carson Lund talks about the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 21min

Buddy Drama 'Twinless' With Dylan O'Brien & James Sweeney

[REBROADCAST FROM September 10, 2025] The new film "Twinless" tells the story of men who become friends after meeting in a support group for people who have lost their twin siblings. Actor Dylan O'Brien and writer, director, and star James Sweeney discuss the film, which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.  
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Feb 16, 2026 • 17min

'Lurker' Takes Home Best First Feature, First Screenplay At Independent Spirit Awards

[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2025] In a new thriller, a retail worker develops a parasocial relationship with a burgeoning pop star and finds a way into his orbit. Actor Théodore Pellerin and director Alex Russell discuss their film “Lurker,” which was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards.  
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Feb 16, 2026 • 28min

Eva Victor's 'Sorry, Baby' Wins Independent Spirit's 'Best Screenplay'

[REBROADCAST FROM July 31, 2025] Comedian Eva Victor discusses writing, directing, and starring in her feature directorial film debut, "Sorry, Baby." It's a heartfelt look at one woman's attempt to move on from a tragic event. "Sorry, Baby" was a nominee at this year's Independent Spirit Awards. 
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Feb 13, 2026 • 21min

How Baking Spreads Love And Improves Mental Health

Baker and psychologist Helen Goh finds intersections between mental health and the art of baking in her new cookbook, Baking & the Meaning of Life. Goh discusses the book, and shares recipes and kitchen tips that aim to nurture relationships and express love.Image courtesy of the publisher, Harry N. Abrams
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Feb 13, 2026 • 19min

Heated Rivalry & More Readable Romance

The new hit Netflix series, "Heated Rivalry," was adapted from romance novels about a secret relationship between two hockey players. With Valentine's Day around the corner and love in the air, Leah Koch, owner of the romance bookshop "The Ripped Bodice" talks about the impact of Heated Rivalry on popular culture and what other titles she recommends in the romance genre.Stock image via proxyminder/Getty
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Feb 13, 2026 • 29min

Ahead of Mardi Gras, Julie Benko Performs Live from 'Euphonic Gumbo'

New Orleans is deep in Mardi Gras celebration ahead of Fat Tuesday on February 17. Broadway performer Julie Benko, whose stage work has been seen in 'Funny Girl' and 'Ragtime' shares music from her forthcoming album, Euphonic Gumbo, which celebrates the musical traditions of New Orleans. Benko and her band, including her husband, pianist and arranger Jason Yeager, perform live at WNYC ahead of the album's release on February 20, and their Mardi Gras Spectacular concert at Birdland on February 16.Photo by Kevin Alvey
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Feb 13, 2026 • 32min

Comedian Jordan Carlos Helps Straight Guys Get Marriage Right

Comedian Jordan Carlos discusses his new humorous and autobiographical book called Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of Getting Your Head Out of Your Ass which offers advice to straight men in particular, about small, consistent efforts that can keep their relationships strong.Image courtesy of Grand Central Publishing
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Feb 12, 2026 • 22min

TV To Help Get Through The Winter

It's been cold. Like really cold. Even last week the mayor said to stay inside, which means a lot of us caught up on TV shows. Some of us leaned on tried and true favorites, while others have gotten hooked on something new. Friend of the show Kathryn Van Arendonk, Vulture's TV writer, shares some of the shows shows she can't stop watching, and listeners call in to share their most bingeable watches.Photo: Family watching television in 1958. (via National Archives)

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