Live Wire with Luke Burbank
PRX
Like late-night for radio, Live Wire is hosted by Luke Burbank (Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me) and artfully blends an eclectic mix of artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, comedians, and cultural observers.
Episodes
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Jun 21, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 272 Encore: "Gaming the System" with Daniel Handler, Mary Pilon & Lucky Peterson
Ep. 272 Encore: "Gaming the System" with Daniel Handler, Mary Pilon & Lucky Peterson
Jun 14, 2015 • 1h 1min
Ep. 284: "Unmentionables" with Amy Dickinson, Anna Sale & Sean Rowe
Ep. 284: "Unmentionables" with Amy Dickinson, Anna Sale & Sean Rowe
Jun 7, 2015 • 1h
Ep. 283: "Playing the Part" with Maria Bello, Baron Vaughn & Prom Queen
Ep. 283: "Playing the Part" with Maria Bello, Baron Vaughn & Prom Queen
May 29, 2015 • 58min
Ep. 282: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence
Ep. 282: "Dark Matters" with Janeane Garofalo, Chuck Palahniuk & Helio Sequence
May 24, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 271 Encore: "You Think You're So Smart" with Martin Starr, David Shields & Caleb Powell & Martin Sexton
A lively mix of reminiscences about a teacher-student quarrel turned cabin debate and a book-and-film project. Personal anecdotes and staff mishaps add humor. A heartfelt musical set of road-themed songs brings emotional depth. An actor reflects on career choices, Buddhism, and a playful brain-testing segment that sparks myths-versus-facts banter.
May 17, 2015 • 52min
Ep. 281: "Square Pegs" with Dan Harmon, Jackie Kashian & Eyelids
Ep. 281: "Square Pegs" with Dan Harmon, Jackie Kashian & Eyelids
May 10, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 280: "Drawn Together" with Andy Richter, Bill Plympton, Ken Jennings & Kyle Morton
Ep. 280: "Drawn Together" with Andy Richter, Bill Plympton, Ken Jennings & Kyle Morton
May 3, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 279: "Going Gonzo" with Jon Ronson, Mac McClelland, Jed Arkley and Katie Watkins & Ivan and Alyosha
Ep. 279: "Going Gonzo" with Jon Ronson, Mac McClelland, Jed Arkley and Katie Watkins & Ivan and Alyosha
Apr 26, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 278: "Coming Clean" with David Bronner, Will Hines & Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
Ep. 278: "Coming Clean" with David Bronner, Will Hines & Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires
Apr 19, 2015 • 53min
Ep. 277: "Stories to Tell" with MK Asante, Mindy Nettifee & Mighty Oaks
Ep. 277: "Stories to Tell" with MK Asante, Mindy Nettifee & Mighty Oaks
