John Hodgman, Ira Glass' Hilarious Thao Nguyen Interview

By Stephanie Sharp at 1:45 PM on April 23, 2013

Hodgman introduces his own brand of "shock journalism."  read more

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Fred Armisen to Co-Host This American Life as "Fake Ira Glass"

By Mark Rozeman at 6:00 PM on January 11, 2013

According to a report by Vulture, Saturday Night Live and Portlandia star Fred Armisen is set to co-host an episode of the popular NPR show This American Life this week with regular host Ira Glass. Rather than appearing as himself, however, Armisen will be performing his hosting duties in character as “Fake Ira Glass.”...  read more

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Sleepwalk With Me: A Conversation with Birbiglia, Maron, Glass & Kane

By Michael Dunaway at 12:50 PM on September 20, 2012

Mike Birbiglia’s new film is one of the best feel-good stories of 2012’s film scene.  read more

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10 Best Podcasts Right Now

By Ross Bonaime at 9:06 AM on August 22, 2011

With the influence of radio dwindling, podcasts now cater to virtually any interest and taste. There are literally thousands of different programs from which to choose, from podcasts that teach you how to speak different languages to those offering the latest economic information. Still, finding that perfect podcast can be daunting. To help you make an educated decision, here are our 10 favorite podcasts available right now.  read more

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Paul Rudd to Star in Movie by Ira Glass, Errol Morris

By Andrea Kszystyniak at 4:41 PM on July 13, 2011

Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris is trying out a different kind of film. According to The AV Club, the director has recently announced that he will be working with NPR star Ira Glass to create a film based on an episode of This American Life for the big screen. The pair have picked funny guy Paul Rudd to play the role of Bob Nelson. Nelson was featured on “You’re Cold As Ice,” an episode about the very beginning of the cryogenics movement. Nelson was one of the first to give the whole cryogenics thing a try by freezing dead people. He...  read more

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Ira Glass to co-produce "Wenceslas Square" film adaptation

By Rachel Dovey at 10:40 AM on March 13, 2009

Ira Glass is doing it again. The spectacled This American Life host/producer is planning to help adapt the short story "Wenceslas Square," which aired on the show last summer, for the big screen....  read more

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How awesome was Revenge of the Book Eaters? A ticket price breakdown

By Courtney Balestier at 3:00 PM on October 21, 2008

As far as bargains go, Oct. 7th's Revenge of the Book Eaters was like paying for a burger and being served filet mignon. Talented, witty and charming filet mignon. ...  read more

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This American Life on this American economic strife

By Rachael Maddux at 5:47 PM on October 13, 2008

If Nick Marino's 5 Songs to Assuage Your Bailout Blues did no such thing, or if you're still wondering what got you into a situation where you had bailout blues to assuage in the first place, then I suggest cozying up to your iTunes, fireside chat-style, and listening to what Ira Glass and his pals over at This American Life have to say about it all....  read more

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Ira Glass, Paul Simon, others to host 826NYC benefit

By Michael Saba at 7:43 AM on September 29, 2008

826NYC, brainchild of McSweeny's wizard David Eggers, will be having its third annual Bookeaters benefit next month to raise money for their children's writing program. The program has attracted the likes of David Byrne, Sufjan Stevens and Feist in years past, and this year's line-up looks no less impressive. ...  read more

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Ira Glass to bring This American Life to a theater near you

By Christina Hansen at 8:35 PM on March 29, 2008

Radio and television host Ira Glass will be bringing his show This American Life to the silver screen for a one-night only event of exclusive material, special guests and Q&A. On the evening of May 1, This American Life Live! will be broadcast via satellite to theaters across the country from New York University’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Glass will be debuting never-before-seen stories and outtakes from his show, and answering questions from the audience. Several special, currently unnamed guests will also make appearances. This American Life debuted on Chicago airwaves in 1995. Glass eschewed interviews with celebrities...  read more

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