All Of It

It's no secret how much dating takes place on the apps today as compared to in real life. But online dating hasn't exactly led to more success in finding the right romantic partnership. Hannah Frishberg, WNYC/Gothamist culture reporter, has reported on places like bookstores, bars, and bagel shops are creating dating events to encourage IRL spaces for people to get to know each other and meet new people. She discusses what she found in her reporting and listeners share their in-person dating success stories and struggles. Photo by Arianna Medina. A local speed dating event.

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What's the Best Karaoke Song? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)

Everyone has their go-to karaoke song, but some songs are better for others in the karaoke setting. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Andrew Unterburger, Billboard digital deputy editor who helped create Billboard's staff list of The 100 Greatest Karaoke Songs of All Time, discusses his picks for the best karaoke songs, and listeners share what they usually add to the queue at the Karaoke bar. Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images

Duration:00:32:02

'The Perfect Neighbor' Nominated for Best Documentary Feature

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 15, 2025] The Winner of the Sundance Award for Best Directing, "The Perfect Neighbor" tells the true story of a neighborly dispute in Florida which turned violent. Filmed in a large part on police bodycams, it shows the disintegrating relationship between a white woman and her predominantly Black neighbors. Director Geeta Gandbhir talks about the film, which is nominated for Best Documentary Feature at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of Netflix

Duration:00:13:31

Ethan Hawke's 'Best Actor' Nominated Performance in 'Blue Moon'

[REBROADCAST FROM Oct. 23, 2025] In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke discusses his role, which earned him a 'Best Actor' nomination at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of Sony Pictures

Duration:00:18:47

Renate Reinsve on Her 9-Times Oscar Nominated Film 'Sentimental Value'

[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 10, 2025] The new film "Sentimental Value" stars Renate Reinsve as Nora, a stage actor and the child of a famous and celebrated director, played by (Stellan Skarsgård. Nora is semi-estranged from her father, but when she learns that he has written a film specifically for her, their relationship gets even more complicated. Reinsve discusses the film, which is nominated in 9 categories at this year's Academy Awards. Image courtesy of the film

Duration:00:19:27

New Play 'Monsters' Shows Siblings Growing Together Through MMA

The new play 'Monsters,' from Manhattan Theater Club, follows a sister looking for mentorship from her estranged brother, a successful Mixed Martial Arts fighter and recovering alcoholic, as they reconnect and uncover what they both inherited from their shared father. Actors Aigner Mizzelle and Okieriete Onaodowan talk about the show, which is running at City Center through March 22. Photo by T. Charles Erickson courtesy of Manhattan Theater Club

Duration:00:20:22

Revisiting the Golden Age of New York Magicians

The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, "Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City," presents rare items from the NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts. Annemarie van Roessel, assistant curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division, discusses what's on view, and the long history of magicians in New York. Image: A promotional photo of Harry Houdini. Courtesy of Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Duration:00:20:12

The Age of Indie Music in Brooklyn

Indie music has a long history in New York. Author Ronen Givony has written a new book, Us v. Them: The Age of Indie Music and a Decade in New York (2004-2014), reflecting on a decade of the indie scene in Brooklyn in the 2000s under the Bloomberg administration, the artists who made up the bands, and fans who created the community. Givony, who also is an artistic director at Le Poisson Rouge, discusses writing the book and his memories of the music from that time. Ronen Givony will be in conversation with Nabil Ayers about the book at Greenlight bookstore Thursday night at 7:30. Cover art courtesy of Abrams Press

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John Pizzarelli Performs Live From Tony Bennett Tribute Album

This year is the centennial birthday of the late Tony Bennett, who passed away at the age of 96 in 2023. Guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has recorded a tribute album of Bennett's music, Dear Mr. Bennett, from which Pizzarelli performs live in our studio. He also discusses his family connection to Tony Bennett, and preview his residency at Birdland in support of the album through March 7. Photo by Jessica Molaskey

Duration:00:19:45

Courtney Barnett Previews 'Creature of Habit' (Listening Party)

Musician Courtney Barnett previews her new album Creature of Habit which drops on March 27th. Album art courtesy of the artist.

Duration:00:14:00

Singer-songwriter Humbe Performs Live!

The Mexican singer-songwriter Humbe broke through with his hit song "fantasmas," and is making waves in the world of Spanish language music. He performs live from his new album, Dueño del Cielo, ahead of his March 5 and 6 concerts at Brooklyn Paramount. Photo by Krista Garza

Duration:00:22:20

The 82nd Whitney Biennial Surveys Contemporary American Art

The Whitney Biennial returns this year, surveying the contemporary American art landscape and featuring 56 artists, duos, and collectives. Whitney curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer preview the exhibit, which opens to the public on March 8. Multimedia still image from 'Sanhattan, 2025,' courtesy of the artist, Ignacio Gatica

Duration:00:14:52

Robert Kaplow on Writing For Lorenz Hart in 'Blue Moon'

Screenwriter Robert Kaplow spent years working on "Blue Moon," the new movie that follows lyricist Lorenz Hart on the opening night of "Oklahoma!," the musical written by his former collaborator Richard Rogers. It's a film that relies heavily on the dialogue, written by Kaplow and performed by Ethan Hawke. Kaplow discusses writing for Hawke as part of our ongoing Oscars series "The Big Picture." Image Courtesy Sony Pictures

Duration:00:22:12

Christian McBride on Chick Corea Tribute Album

Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance captures two concerts from jazz pianist Chick Corea played only months before his passing in 2021. The album recently got a physical release. Collaborator and jazz bassist Christian McBride discusses Corea's legacy. He joined Corea in another posthumous release, Trilogy 3, which earned a Grammy Award this year. Photo courtesy Christian McBride

Duration:00:18:11

American Songbook at Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center's American Songbook series kicks off March 18. Creative director Clint Ramos discusses the series, along with the Tony-winning Ruthie Ann Miles, who performs live in studio to preview "Perfectly Imperfect," her debut solo concert, on March 19. Photo courtesy of Lincoln Center

Duration:00:20:07

How Sam Rogal Finds the Humor in 'The Power Broker'

The Power Broker by Robert Caro is one of the defining New York books. Comedian Sam Rogal, who claims he read the book "before it was cool," has created a show that finds the humor in Robert Moses and urban planning. Every month, Rogal puts on "The Power Joker" at Caveat on the Lower East Side, a variety show in which Rogal plays Robert Moses and imagines what would happen if Moses lost his power and ended up as a late night talk show host, with special guests that have in the past included Zohran Mamdani as he was running for Mayor. Sam Rogal discusses his inspiration for The Power Joker and previews the next show on March 22 at 5pm. Photo credit Dmitry Shein

Duration:00:17:55

The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees