
08/25/2023
This week we’ve got novelist .author, writer , and folk band on the show. Have you tuned in yet?
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This week we’ve got novelist .author, writer , and folk band on the show. Have you tuned in yet?
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What’s the closest thing to a cult that you’ve ever belonged to? 🧙♀️
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Have you caught on ’s The Great Depresh yet? A highly acclaimed look at mental illness, Gulman is one of the most popular touring comics with a previously sold out show at Carnegie Hall. Appearing on “The Joker (2019)”, and , Gulman is a proud product of Boston, a scholarship college football player, an accountant, and a high-school teacher. “Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s” is his first book. We're excited to have him at our SEASON OPENER on September 14 at the ⚡️
Help ⚡️ ⚡️ this Fall by buying your SEASON PASS before they're all gone (comes with a complimentary drink at our opener and great deals!) We’re ecstatic to be partnering with with surprise author guests revealed 09/15. Can’t wait to see you out there! Which guest are you most looking forward to on ?
This week we've got , , highlighting our favorites from our live shows! Have you tuned in yet? ⚡️
All month long we are bringing back some faves to the Live Wire feed! We've got writer , comedian Mejia, and powerhouse singer Ponder on the show!
This week's episode features the glorious sounds of Madison Cunningham, writer/podcaster Nora McInerny, and writer/musician Nabil Ayers! And it's ready for your ears now! www.livewireradio.org/episodes/573
Help this Fall by buying your SEASON PASS before they're all gone (comes with a complimentary drink at our opener and great deals!) We’re ecstatic to be partnering with with surprise author guests revealed 09/15. Can’t wait to see you out there! Which guest are you most looking forward to on ? https://livewireradio.merctickets.com/events/139350344/live-wire-fall-2023-season-pass?utm_source=Live+Wire+Newsletter+Subscribers%21&utm_campaign=63f450facb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_aa891dfa78-63f450facb-
This week, we've got a fascinating conversation with George Saunders and some amazing music from Samantha Crain! 📖🎸✨
This week, Erica Berry talking about her new book Wolfish 🐺📚️🌙
This week, Ken Jennings talks about winning the golden ticket! 🎫🍫🤩
💡NEW EPISODE ALERT! Ken Jennings talks about hosting Jeopardy! Erica Berry talks about her new book Wolfish! And Making Movies play a us a song! 📺️🐺🥁
🚨AUDIENCE QUESTION ALERT🚨
Describe your ideal afterlife.
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This week, Casey Park talks about her book "Diary of a Misfit" and Thunderstorm Artis performs "Stronger." Don't miss it!
⚡️LIVE SHOW ALERT⚡️ Catch us at the Hult Center on 9/29!
We'll be joined by comedian, writer, and actress Aparna Nancherla, podcaster Avery Trufelman, and Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani! Get tickets before they're gone!
https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230929
Hey, Live Wire listeners, catch public radio legend Ari Shapiro on air us with us this weekend, talking about his new book "The Best Strangers in the World" 🔥
⚡️NEW EPISODE ALERT⚡️This week, Ari Shapiro tells us about "The Best Strangers in the World" and Demi Adejuyigbe talks about life during the writers strike!
🥁The Live Wire Summer Jams playlist is here!! Find out what Luke, Elena, and the rest of the team are jamming out to this summer! 🎸🤘
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DremGpPlx09wC2omMPCVh?si=179fee4e53654f52
This week, Jimmie Herrod sings "I Love You" 😍 Don't miss the rest of this performance and his interview on our latest episode!
Beautiful words on a beautiful morning, from the one and only Anis Mojgani 🌞☕️
AUDIENCE QUESTION TIME!
We all know about stranger danger, but we want to hear about the *best* stranger you’ve ever met.
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This week, Ginny Hogan lays out the terms and conditions of being her undefined partner 📜
This week on Live Wire, Ginny Hogan is more dateable than a plate of refrained beans, Anis Mojgani meets an unexpected fan, and Jimmie Herrod sings "I Love You" 🍽️🤩❤️
This week, listen as José Olivarez shares his love of language and poetry from his new book "Promise of Gold"✨
Don't miss Danielle Ponder performing her song "So Long" on our latest episode! It's a magical experience 🤩🙌💖
Planning on enjoying a hot dog this long weekend? Listen to our latest episode with America's premiere hot dog expert, Jamie Loftus! She's eaten every kind of hot dog imaginable, from every part of the country - yes, even the vegan kind! 🌭🇺🇸🌿
🌟NEW EPISODE ALERT 🌟
🌭 A frank discussion with Jamie Loftus about the hot dogs she'll never forget
📖Poetry and "Promises of Gold" from José Olivarez
🎶Music from the one and only Danielle Ponder
Sona Movsesian might be a bad assistant, but she is irreplacable. Tune in and take notes! ✍️
🚨AUDIENCE QUESTION TIME:
What's your ideal road trip? 🚗
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This week, Sona Movsesian talks about being the The World's Worst Assistant to Conan O'Brien, Marcella Arguello unpacks the politics of airport parking, and spiritual jazz duo Brown Calculus performs their song "Seven Seas" 🌊✈️✨
Any weekend that begins with podcaster Sam Sanders, writer Erica L. Sanchez, and singer-songwriter John Craigie is guaranteed to be a good weekend!😎
🎧️ Listen to this phenomenal episode now: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/564
OUR FALL SEASON PASSES ARE ON SALE RIGHT NOW! 🎉
Every season pass includes guaranteed seats to all of our Portland shows (even the sold-out ones!) at a glorious discount AND a free drink at our season opener! 😎
Last season, we completely sold out of passes (🤯), so buy your passes now before they're gone: https://tinyurl.com/yz3ztuva ⚡️
We can ALWAYS rely on Mohanad Elshieky to land the funniest jokes! 🤣
⚡️ Don't miss out on a chance to laugh by listening to his full routine on this week's episode: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/563
We're SO CLOSE to selling out our Spring Season Finale this Thursday! 🤯🥳🥂
Snag you last minute ticket to catch this FIVE guest lineup at the Alberta Rose Theatre for a perfect evening of laughter, fascinating conversation, and live music!⚡️
🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230608
Longtime The Decemberists band member and multi-instrumentalist Jenny Conlee makes an accordion sound like absolute magic! 🪗✨
🎧️ Tune into our latest episode to hear her full performance and interview now: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/563
AUDIENCE QUESTION TIME:
What’s the most ridiculous challenge you’ve ever accepted? 💪
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What's brand new AND the perfect soundtrack for your weekend?!
This week's episode featuring writer and director Laura Chinn, comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and a musical performance by The Decemberists' multi-instrumentalist Jenny Conlee! 🎙️🎵☀️
🎧️ Tune in now: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/563
Drumroll please...because we're heading back to The Reser for more live show FUN in November AND May! 🎉
We can't wait to have a blast all over again in Beaverton with new guests, more laughs, and great live music! 😎
Learn more: https://www.livewireradio.org/events
ONE. MORE. WEEK.
Don't miss our live show season finale next Thursday at the Alberta Rose Theatre! Trust us, it's going to be an evening that's out of this world with talent! 🌎️⚡️
Tickets: https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230608 🎟️
Our musical guest for next week's Season Finale (🤯) is the singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker! 🎶
High school teacher turned musical powerhouse, Isabeau's unmissable performance is guaranteed to be out of this world! 🌎️
🎟️ Buy tickets: https://www.livewireradio.org/events/20230608
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Sam Sanders, host of Vulture podcast "Into It," flips the script on how pop culture can give us tools to navigate the real world 🔎 🌎️ ⚡️ Catch his incredible full interview on this week's NEW episode: https://www.livewireradio.org/episodes/528
Elena swooping in from her "fancy diva dressing room" to remind you to snag your pants AND TICKETS to next week's Fancy Pants fundraising gala! 🤩 The fun starts at 6:30pm (😉) on October 4th! Join us: https://www.livewireradio.org/fancy-pants-gala
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