The Paper Machete Radio Magazine
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Where journalists, comedians and storytellers discuss current events, pop culture and American manners, hosted by Christopher Piatt and Ali Weiss Klingler.
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CleanPhilip Dawkins dislikes the 'Paltrowization of the internet' | The acclaimed Chicago playwright has some carefully chosen words about society's use of inappropriate language. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCayne Collier asks: Does Arne Duncan need a parent teacher conference? | Comedian Cayne Collier takes a look at a new investigation by the Better Government Association that reveals that the city is losing money handing out back vacation pay to employees. And as usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCoya Paz thinks Chicago should try to be more like Houston and desegregate | According to Census data, Chicago is the most racially segregated city in the country. Dr. Coya Paz takes a look at a few a few surprising cities south of us to see what we should aspire to. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 2/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitWolfgang Van Halen previews Van Halen's new album...sort of | Son of Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Von Halen (played by comedian Connor O'Malley) gives us a preview of the band's new record, and answers that age-old question: how did the son of a legend join a legendary band? As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPeter Kremidas says we should leave Chicago brothel madam Kimberly Miniea alone | Comedian Peter Kremidas might find the details behind the recent crackdown on Chicago brothel madam Kimberly Miniea a little hilarious -- but he also says that we don't have a good enough reason to break up her family, no matter how unusal it might seem. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanChristopher Shea on how 'The Iron Lady' made Margaret Thatcher apolitical | "There's something odd afoot, when a movie that is entirely about seismic shifts in gender politics somehow gains the reputation of being entirely apolitical," 'Timeout' writer Christopher Shea says of 'The Iron Lady'. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 2/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJames Porter and Bethany Thomas pay tribute to Etta James | Etta James died last week after losing her battle with leukemia, but Downbeat Magazinecontributor James Porter remembers a 1985 Chicago Blues Festival performance when she was still rocking. He's joined by Bethany Thomas singing an a cappella version of "At Last." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanJulia Weiss says Heidi Klum and Seal broke up because Seal is actually a selkie | The world was rocked last week when Heidi Klum and Seal announced they were separating after seven years together. But comedian Julia Weiss (playing Us Weekly correspondant Old Irish lady) argues that there's more than meets the eye for this celebrity couple -- mainly, that Seal is actually a "selkie", a Scottish mythical creature. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitRyan Patrick Dolan's tribute to late Chicago comedy coach Mike Enriquez | Chicago improviser and teacher Mike Enriquez, who coached current Saturday Night Live performers Vanessa Bayer and Paul Brittain, died last week after losing his battle with cancer. Writer and performer Ryan Patrick Dolan talks about how he was the kind of guy who, in Christopher Piatt's words, "if he asked for a donut, you went out and bought a deep fat fryer." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitSamantha Irby wants to go back to school for gender neutral housing | Writer Samantha Irby takes a unique look at the move to implement gender neutral housing at Yale (with her trademarked salty language), which (to her at least) is less about gender and more about sex. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDyan Flores breaks down the myth behind a meat-filled Midwest | Gaper's Block writer Dyan Flores takes issue with the New York Times' look into vegetarianism in the Midwest; "Meatless in the Midwest: A Tale of Survival" was written and published last week by heir to the throne A.G. Sulzberger. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDennis O'Toole explains how it works to be a practicing Catholic in 2012 | Writer/performer/comedian Dennis O'Toole takes on the religion beat, and explains how on earth he can be a practicing, progressive Catholic in 2012. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTeam Submarine plays games from your youth | The New York-based sketch group Team Submarine take it back to their youth, playing games like 'Guess which one of us is Jewish?' and 'Truth or Dump'. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitLisa Buscani on Benjamin Colton Barnes and the War that isn't over | Performer Lisa Buscani explains why the War in Iraq isn't really over, through a story from the perspective of veteran Benjamin Colton Barnes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEmerson Dameron on why Los Angeles is better than Chicago | Writer and comedian Emerson Dameron talks about Los Angeles, a city he calls "profound in its superficiality." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitIrby + Ian debate the merits of a year in James Franco | Samantha Irby and Ian Belknap come down on opposite sides of the 'Is James Franco legitimate?' argument. If you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitMarcus Gilmer on how Chicago politics in 2011 were 'deceptively awful' | 'The A.V. Club editor gives us his take on this year in Chicago politics during the last show of 2011. He makes it clear it's a bit of a mixed bag. If you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSteve Waltien and Kate James on whether Hillary Clinton should be president | Hillary Clinton's success as secretary of state has prompted some to wonder if we wouldn't just be better off with her as president. Comedians Steve Waltien and Kate James (aka everyone's favorite Drunk Cubs Fan) take a stroll through time, and visit with famous historical women like Abigail Adams, Marie Curie and Susan B. Anthony to explore what they think. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMaggie Andersen on the Maggie Daley you didn't know | Writer Maggie Andersen talks about the "fierce love" between the Daley's that prompted the former Mayor to do some crazy things to better the city in her name. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNicky Margolis says texting in the theater turns us into teenagers | Recently, texting in the theater and not being considered the rudest person on earth became a distinct possibility. Nicky Margolis explains, with her thoughts on how this new theater etiquette precedent might make us all teenagers. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThink everyone liked The Muppets movie? Christopher Piatt didn't | 'The Muppets' has a 98 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Christopher Piatt explains how he's the one percent (with a margin for error) that hated it. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanNancy Piatt on the value of small town life | Nancy Piatt, mother of Machete host Christopher, talks about how very far far away from anything the Piatt's home in Victoria, Kansas is, but how that might not be such a bad thing. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBob Piatt on technology through the eyes of a senior citizen | Bob Piatt, father of Machete host Christopher, makes it a family thing and gives us a senior citizen's perspective on how technology has changed over his lifetime. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMicah Philbrook as 1920's robber baron Chester Q. Goodsbee, on the Occupy movement | Micah Philbrook becomes 1920's robber baron Chester Q. Goodsbee, a character of his own creation, who talks about his take on the Occupy movement. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitScott Smith on Chelsea Clinton's new job as a journalist | Scott Smith of Chicago Magazine talks about his lack of surprise, and growing frustration, with Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton's appointment as a new correspondent for NBC. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 11/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitA new Thanksgiving theme song from Matthew Loren Cohen | Matthew Loren Cohen describes the Pilgrims' first dinner with the Native Americans in what will probably become the only popular Thanksgiving song out there. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 11/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitShannon Cason on Black Thursday | Shannon Cason is a real live Macy's employee (he sells women's shoes). So he's more than equipped to give you his thoughts on Black Friday's move to Thursday. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 11/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Mostly Gay Episode plus Bill Ayers | The gays were all over the news this week. Brendan Dowling and Tim Stiffen agree with Brett Radner when he said that "rehearsal is for f****ts." Coya Paz explains how clinics in Equador that try to convert homosexuals are the exception, not the rule. But Bill Ayers talks about peace, student loans and the Occupy movement. With music from Pinto and the Bean. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Trouble Episode | Before Daylight Savings ended, there was a whole lotta trouble. Samantha Irby paints Herman Cain as the lady killer he is. Cayne Collier becomes a gastroenterologist who educates us on fecal transplants (a real thing!). And Chad the Bird wonders whether those wearing Guy Fawkes masks really know what they mean. With music from Diego Sol and the Metronomes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Halloween Show with guest host Josh Zagoren | For this Very Special Halloween Episode, we have a Very Special Guest Host, Josh Zagoren. Adam Guerino claims Halloween is the new gay holiday. Aemilia Scott manages to occupy the ridiculousness that is the media coverage of Occupy Wall Street. Finally, we have music from Fatbook, which Christopher is very sad he missed. Halloween is still in the air, because the candy corn hasn't run out. And as usual, if you can hear this, this magazine is LIVE. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe No-Theme Week | There's no theme this week, but no riff raff either. Tim Baltz is on all things baseball and all things Schaumburg, laying down the relationship between the Schaumburg Flyers and the Schaumburg Boomers. Lacy Campbell tells us about the three-for-the-price-of-one women granted this year's Nobel Prize. Marisa Wegrzyn and Emily Schwartz perform an original horror radio play. And there's music from Josh and the Empty Pockets. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Happy Birthday Episode with Michael Miner | It's the Chicago Reader's 40th birthday, and Michael Miner joins us because he's been there for it all. Hans Holsen becomes METRA PR man Harvey Pilke, who explains recent fare hikes. Whit Nelson explains science, specifically, neutrinos. Thea Lux performs as Nadine Valentine. And Dastardly comes in with music. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Biggest News Week Ever | This was just a big, big news week, so Chad the Bird recaps it for you. Matt Klingler plays Terrence McCarthy, who talks about the cancellation of The Playboy Club. James Porter weighs in on the Hank Williams Jr. Hitler controversy. Katie Rich gives election advice to single ladies. With music from Jessica Joy and Chance Bone. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 10/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAmerica at War | The show starts off with Alisa 'Plucky' Rosenthal singing 'Corns For My Country.' Katie Watson becomes the avant-garde Cassidy Nabisco, who feels theater can save the world from war. Andrea Lenaburg is our expert expat from North Dakota, and she goes deep into the state's natural resources. And Josh Zagoren aka Chad the Bird, talks about the Jewish high holidays. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 10/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine: The Half-Music Hour | This week you'll get way more music than you ever dreamed of, with Justin Hayford doing cabaret, and Bobby Conn rocking and rolling. In spoken words, Brett Neveu delivers news from the art world, and Katie Rich rails on Whitney Cumming's new show appropriately titled 'Whitney.' As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine: The Etiquette Show with Dan Sinker | This week, we're going to to get schooled. Schooled in how to behave. Dan Sinker teaches you how to handle your sportsfan child who exists in art nerd family. Mel Evans talks about how to announce that you're pregnant, Beyonce-style. And Brian Babylon discusses the let-down that is the mass text from President Barack Obama. And Blane Fonda gives us something to dance to with "Bear Lee Lee Gull." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 9/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 9/10/11: The Passage of Time | Christopher and Ali talk way too much about cats, so skip the beginning of this week's issue if you're not so inclined. First up, Benno Nelson discusses how art hasn't changed as much as you'd think it might have since 9/11. Megan Stielstra celebrates the launch of Tavi Gevinson's Rookie Magazine by diving back to the 90s, to its predecessor Sassy. Sad Brad Smith brings our sad weather report. And there's a word from our sponser O'Reilly's artisan wafers, courtesy of Doug Hurley. Music from Chris Damiano on your way out. And as usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 9/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 9/3/11: The Great Flood | When it rains outside the Horseshoe, it rains inside the Horseshoe. But that didn't put a damper on things! We have Julia Sweeney ragging on strollers at the acquarium. Stephanie McCanles comments on reality television and the Emmy season. Bond Benton reports on pro-wrestling. Michael Patrick Thornton with Ed Flynn, a famous LA Storm Trooper, talks politics. Paper Thick Walls wails along with the storm. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 8/27/11: The Getting Screwed episode | We have a new theme song this week -- it's "Pick up the Pieces" by Fitz & the Tantrums. Kim Belware spoke about Syl Johnson, whose song "Different Strokes" wasn't cleared to be sampled on Kanye West and Jay Z's new album. Kelly Kleiman discusses how some MAJOR Chicago institutions aren't paying property taxes and why on earth they'd do such a thing. Shannon Cason goes to the Southside and fills us in on the Moo and Oink restaurant and food deserts. And Briar Rabbit wraps things up with some tunes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 8/20/11: Breast-feeding as art, gonzo reporting at LSAC and TV that kills | Christopher Piatt is still in Kansas, a vacation which h is mom told Ali Weiss Klingler has been therapeutic. No, really, Mrs. Piatt talked to Ali. Steve Waltien of iO was at the helm for The Paper Machete. Mary Fons kicks off this week with her piece about Madison Young, the breast-feeding porn star. Dennis O’Toole does some gonzo reporting at the new Lincoln Square Athletic Square. The woman who wrote a book about following Oprah’s living advice for a year, Robyn Okrant, deconstructs an Australian study that watching TV will take years off of your life. Tunes were from musical guest Mal Darcy. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 8/13/11: William Wells, sugar daddies and Mad Men | Christopher Piatt phones this one in - literally. He is visiting his folks in Kansas. But the Paper Machete was in good hands with guest host Anderson Lawfer, who is so well equipped to host the show, he had Tom Hickey read his bio. Did you know Lawfer was named best kept and hottest secret, in every magazine? Now you do. In This Week in History, Dan Granata teaches us about the 1812 death of Native American captive William Wells. Because times are tough, Chloe Ditzel offers tips to picking up sugar daddies at the East Bank Club. Dyan Flores talks about the new line of clothing inspired by Mad Men at Banana Republic. Finally, some tunes from Glad Funny, also known as Tiffany Topol, also known as upstairs neighbor of Christopher Piatt. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 7/2/11: American Icons | We are going back into the archives, to the beginning of summer 2011 (oh! so long ago!), for this week's The Paper Machete extra. It is the Fourth of July, and Ali and Christopher just do not want to be here right now. But Robbie Fulks does; he talks about cowboy Jack Clement, and he and his wife Donna sing songs about their favorite cowboys. Neo-Futurist Bilal Dardai bemoans Samuel Morse and the creation of the telegraph. Stephanie Shaw tears into Phyllis Schlafly, and Dastardly wraps things up with some more music. As always, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 8/6/11: Biracial Spiderman, Tina Brown, and an Alternative to Lollapalooza | Learn why Christopher opens the show every week with Anita O'Day singing "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine." In more topical news, Jack Tamburri explains exactly how Spiderman became biracial. From the archives, Will Nedved takes a bite at Tina Brown's role as Newsweek's Editor-in-Chief, which is especially interesting, given the recent Michele Bachmann cover drama. And Kristen Studard becomes Harlem Michigan, a lesbian indie rocker hosting "a much better alternative to Lollapalooza." Finally, we've got several amazing Neil Young covers by Bethany Thomas, of Court Theatre's 'Porgy & Bess.' As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 7/30/11: The High Cost of Living Show | Things that are free: The Paper Machete. Things that are not free: Netflix. Brooke Breit explains what a "streamer" is and more about the Netflix price hike. John Paul Davis reads a poem about Amy Winehouse. The Paper Machete first-timer Scott Levy talks about Chicago's high gas prices. And on your way out, listen to the sweet sounds of house musician Jonas Friddle. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 7/23/11: The Al Fresco edition | It was a thousand degrees in Chicago for this week's The Paper Machete episode, so why not celebrate the outdoors? Kris Vire comments on en route, the new Chicago play with more walking than one might normally expect. Julienne Bilker talks about Marilyn Monroe and looking up her skirt in downtown Chicago. Let's take it back, by digging into the archives and hear from Kate James with a sports report about the infamous drunk Cubs fan. And as you're leaving, Good Evening will serenade you. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 7/16/11: The Solid Gold Duets Show | In this week's episode, The Paper Machete celebrates the power of two. Tim Sniffen and Brendan Dowling discuss the realm of the Bachmann's (that would be Marcus and Michele). The History Girls become Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller who talk about teacher pensions. And Coya Paz and Ricky Gamboa take down the campaign to take back Boystown. On your way out, you'll hear Will Phalen with music. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Paper Machete Radio Magazine 7/9/11: Theater labor disputes, marijuana dispensaries, and escorting for Planned Parenthood | In this week's episode, The Paper Machete dives deep for their 'last ever podcast.' Rondi Reed, the Tony-award winning actress of August: Osage County, tells us about labor disputes in the theater world, and hits us with a few old-school Steppenwolf stories. Peter Kremedias of iO and Comedy Sportz talks about Denver and their rash of marijuana dispensaries. And Marcus Gilmer of The A.V. Club discusses his work as an escort...for Planned Parenthood. Finally, we wrap things up with a musical performance by Jessie Fisher and Erik Hellman. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 47 Episodes |
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