Everything is Alive is an unscripted interview show in which all the subjects are inanimate objects. In each episode, a different thing tells us its life story--and everything it says is true.

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Hear the first episode of Ian’s new show: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight. It’s a rewatch podcast for a TV show that never existed.
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A sneak preview of Ian's new show.  

Sneak Preview: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight

Welcome, new listeners. We're glad you're here. We always tell people to start at the beginning, so here's our very first episode. If you like it, we recommend going back to the start of the feed and continuing from there. But it's up to you. Louis is a can of cola. He's been on the shelf a long time, so he's had some time to think. Featuring Louis Kornfeld. Our website is <a href="https://www.everythingisalive.com/">everythingisalive.com</a>.

Welcome, new listeners. We're glad you're here. We always tell people to start at the beginning, so here's our very first episode. If you like it, we recommend going back to the start of the feed and continuing from there. But it's up to you. 
Louis is a can of cola. He's been on the shelf a long time, so he's had some time to think. Featuring Louis Kornfeld. 
Our website is everythingisalive.com.

An interview with a can of cola. 

Louis, Can of Cola

A few moments that for one reason or another got cut from “The Animals,” but we love them anyway. 

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A few moments that for one reason or another got cut from “The Animals,” but we love them anyway. 
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A few deleted scenes from "The Animals". 

The Animals: Deleted Scenes

Hari is a butterfly, and he’s just trying to stay grounded.

Featuring Hari Kondabolu. Hari’s Youtube comedy special is called “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M860rsymDXM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vacation Baby</a>.” You can find more from him at his <a href="https://harikondabolu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harikondabolu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and his <a href="https://twitter.com/harikondabolu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.

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Hari is a butterfly, and he’s just trying to stay grounded.
Featuring Hari Kondabolu. Hari’s Youtube comedy special is called “Vacation Baby.” You can find more from him at his website, his Instagram, and his Twitter.
You can find t-shirts for The Animals and Everything is Alive (and other things) right here.
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An interview with a butterfly. 

The Animals: Hari, Butterfly

Steven is a beaver, and he’s just trying to do his job.

Featuring Connor Ratliff.

Note to parents: This episode contains a frank discussion of the Tooth Fairy. If that is something you prefer your children not hear, please choose another episode. 

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Steven is a beaver, and he’s just trying to do his job.
Featuring Connor Ratliff.
Note to parents: This episode contains a frank discussion of the Tooth Fairy. If that is something you prefer your children not hear, please choose another episode. 
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An interview with a beaver. 

The Animals: Steven, Beaver

Harry is a flamingo. He may have been born at the zoo, but he can’t be contained. 

Featuring Vinny Thomas. You can find more from Vinny on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vinn_ayy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vinn_ayy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and a million other places too. 

Vinny’s audio was recorded at Western Sound’s <a href="https://northfigsoundstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Fig Sound Studio</a> in Los Angeles, California. 

The Animals is a special series presented by <a href="https://www.everythingisalive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everything is Alive</a>.

Harry is a flamingo. He may have been born at the zoo, but he can’t be contained. 
Featuring Vinny Thomas. You can find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter and a million other places too. 
Vinny’s audio was recorded at Western Sound’s North Fig Sound Studio in Los Angeles, California.  
The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.

An interview with a flamingo. 

The Animals: Harry, Flamingo

Deirdre is a jellyfish, and she’s just trying to go with the flow.

Featuring Maeve Higgins. Maeve’s new album “A Very Special Woman” is <a href="https://maevehiggins.bandcamp.com/album/a-very-special-woman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available on bandcamp</a>.

Choral music in this episode from Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzche and William Byrd, in the public domain. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.

The Animals is a special series presented by <a href="https://www.everythingisalive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everything is Alive</a>.

Deirdre is a jellyfish, and she’s just trying to go with the flow.
Featuring Maeve Higgins. Maeve’s new album “A Very Special Woman” is available on bandcamp.
Choral music in this episode from Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzche and William Byrd, in the public domain. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.
The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.

An interview with a jellyfish. 

The Animals: Deirdre, Jellyfish

Joseph lives in Melissa’s pouch, and he may be wearing out his welcome. 

Featuring <a href="http://alexandra-dickson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alexandra Dickson</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sebastianconelli/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sebastian Conelli</a>. 

The Animals is a special series presented by <a href="https://www.everythingisalive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everything is Alive</a>.

Joseph lives in Melissa’s pouch, and he may be wearing out his welcome. 
Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Sebastian Conelli. 
The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.

An interview with a kangaroo and her joey. 

The Animals: Melissa and Joseph, Kangaroos

Starting next Wednesday, September 27th, the Everything is Alive feed will host a five episode special series called “The Animals.” We’ll get to know a beaver, a jellyfish, a flamingo, and more, all sharing the joys and heartaches of life elsewhere in the food chain.

Find us at <a href="https://www.everythingisalive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">everythingisalive.com</a>.

Starting next Wednesday, September 27th, the Everything is Alive feed will host a five episode special series called “The Animals.” We’ll get to know a beaver, a jellyfish, a flamingo, and more, all sharing the joys and heartaches of life elsewhere in the food chain.
Find us at everythingisalive.com.

A trailer for a new special series from Everything is Alive, all about animals. 

Everything is Alive Presents: The Animals

Miriam and Peter are quite a pair.

Featuring Peter Grosz &amp; Miriam Tolan.

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Miriam and Peter are quite a pair.
Featuring Peter Grosz & Miriam Tolan.
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An interview with playing cards. 

Miriam and Peter, Playing Cards

Charles is a party horn, and he’s just trying to make a name for himself.

Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find Vinny on <a href="https://twitter.com/vinn_ayy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vinn_ayy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @vinn_ayy.

Recorded live on stage at <a href="https://www.onairfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Air Fest</a> in Brooklyn, New York, with Zach Brown on cello.

Charles is a party horn, and he’s just trying to make a name for himself.
Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find Vinny on Twitter and Instagram @vinn_ayy.
Recorded live on stage at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, New York, with Zach Brown on cello.

An interview with a party horn. 

Charles, Party Horn

Jes is a baguette, and they were made to share.

Featuring Jes Tom. You can find them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jestom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jestom</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesthekid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jesthekid</a>. You can see their solo standup show “Less Lonely” as part of the New York Comedy Festival November 9th at the Bell House. Tickets and more information <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jes-tom-less-lonely-tickets-420756834017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Jes is a baguette, and they were made to share.
Featuring Jes Tom. You can find them on Twitter @jestom and Instagram @jesthekid. You can see their solo standup show “Less Lonely” as part of the New York Comedy Festival November 9th at the Bell House. Tickets and more information here.

An interview with a baguette. 

Jes, Baguette

Ginny is a Roomba, and she’s been taking it all in.

Featuring Ginny Hogan. Find her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ginnyhogan_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ginnyhogan_</a>.

Ginny is a Roomba, and she’s been taking it all in.
Featuring Ginny Hogan. Find her on Twitter @ginnyhogan_.

An interview with a robotic vacuum. 

Ginny, Roomba

Alzo, a rental car, is just trying to find his agency.

Featuring Alzo Slade.

Alzo, a rental car, is just trying to find his agency.
Featuring Alzo Slade.

An interview with a rental car. 

Alzo, Rental Car

Everything is Alive returns September 21st.

Everything is Alive returns September 21st.

What's coming up in Season Five.

Season Five Trailer

This special episode of Everything is Alive is a part of Radiotopia’s winter fundraiser. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Donate today at <a href="https://on.prx.org/33dBINE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://on.prx.org/33dBINE</a>. Thank you!

We loved making our “Sal, Sock” episode. Trouble was, there was a lot more Sal than we could fit. So for this special fundraising edition of the show, we present some of his never before heard scenes.

This special episode of Everything is Alive is a part of Radiotopia’s winter fundraiser. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/33dBINE. Thank you!
We loved making our “Sal, Sock” episode. Trouble was, there was a lot more Sal than we could fit. So for this special fundraising edition of the show, we present some of his never before heard scenes.

Deleted scenes from our "Sal, Sock" episode. 

Making Trouble: Deleted Scenes from Sal the Sock

Sal is a sock. He’s had a good life, but it feels like something’s missing.

Featuring Sebastian Conelli.

Sal is a sock. He’s had a good life, but it feels like something’s missing.
Featuring Sebastian Conelli.

An interview with a sock. 

Sal, Sock

A special episode produced in conjunction with Pop-Up Magazine, this is the story of a bike locked to a bike rack a little too long.

In June of this year, Pop-Up Magazine placed bicycles at bike racks in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, and you could walk right up to them and hear what they had to say.

Featuring Larry Owens.

A special episode produced in conjunction with Pop-Up Magazine, this is the story of a bike locked to a bike rack a little too long.
In June of this year, Pop-Up Magazine placed bicycles at bike racks in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, and you could walk right up to them and hear what they had to say.
Featuring Larry Owens.

The story of a bike locked to a bike rack a little too long. 

The Wait

Michael is a phone booth, and he’s been on hold for a while.

Featuring Michael Kostroff.

Additional credits for this episode can be found at <a href="https://www.everythingisalive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">everythingisalive.com</a>.

Michael is a phone booth, and he’s been on hold for a while.
Featuring Michael Kostroff.
Additional credits for this episode can be found at everythingisalive.com.

An interview with a phone booth. 

Michael, Phone Booth

What do you do when the thing you were made to do is the last thing you want to do?

Featuring Mel Shimkovitz.

What do you do when the thing you were made to do is the last thing you want to do?
Featuring Mel Shimkovitz.

An interview with a mousetrap.

Anonymous, Mousetrap

Our Halloween special! This episode first aired in 2018 and since then it’s delighted and disturbed parents and children alike. If you’ve heard it before (or if you’re scared), you can skip it. 

Annie is a jack o’ lantern, but she doesn’t want to scare you.

Featuring Ann Donley.

Our Halloween special! This episode first aired in 2018 and since then it’s delighted and disturbed parents and children alike. If you’ve heard it before (or if you’re scared), you can skip it. 
Annie is a jack o’ lantern, but she doesn’t want to scare you.
Featuring Ann Donley.

An interview with a jack o' lantern. 

From the Archives: Annie, Jack O' Lantern

Atsuko is a set of bagpipes, and she’s looking for some peace and quiet.

Featuring Atsuko Okatsuka. Find her on various socials, her handle is @atsukocomedy.

Atsuko is a set of bagpipes, and she’s looking for some peace and quiet.
Featuring Atsuko Okatsuka. Find her on various socials, her handle is @atsukocomedy.

An interview with bagpipes.

Atsuko, Bagpipes

Dina’s not in a good place, but maybe she’s headed to one. 

Featuring Dina Hashem. You can find more from Dina on the social media of your choice @dinahashem_.

Dina’s not in a good place, but maybe she’s headed to one. 
Featuring Dina Hashem. You can find more from Dina on the social media of your choice @dinahashem_.

An interview with a pacifier.

Dina, Pacifier

Vinny has been through a lot, and a lot has been through Vinny.

Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter @vinn_ayy.

Vinny has been through a lot, and a lot has been through Vinny.
Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter @vinn_ayy.

An interview with a vending machine. 

Vinny, Vending Machine

A few of the inanimate objects you’ll meet on the new season of Everything is Alive, launching September 22nd.

A few of the inanimate objects you’ll meet on the new season of Everything is Alive, launching September 22nd.

A preview of the new season of Everything is Alive. 

Season Four Preview

Adam has been the stool on stage at a comedy club for a long time. What do you do around standup when you were made for sitting?

Adam is played by Adam Burke.

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Adam has been the stool on stage at a comedy club for a long time. What do you do around standup when you were made for sitting?
Adam is played by Adam Burke.
Radiotopia is a network of creators who are able to follow their curiosity and tell the stories they care about the most. Show your support for my fellow Radiotopia shows during our Spring Fundraiser. Donate today at https://on.prx.org/3wl9pWn.

An interview with a stool.

Adam, Stool

Martin is a paper towel dispenser outside a hardware store, and he's wondering how he got there.

Featuring Martin Morrow. Martin is a comedian, writer, and improviser in Los Angeles. Follow him on socials at @martinMmorrow and stream his album Magic of the City!

Martin is a paper towel dispenser outside a hardware store, and he's wondering how he got there.
Featuring Martin Morrow. Martin is a comedian, writer, and improviser in Los Angeles. Follow him on socials at @martinMmorrow and stream his album Magic of the City!

An interview with a paper towel dispenser. 

Martin, Paper Towel Dispenser

Part one: Maria is a box of tissues, without much to cry about. Part two: Joel is a water fountain thirsting for more. 

Featuring Maria Bamford and Joel Kim Booster.

Part one: Maria is a box of tissues, without much to cry about. Part two: Joel is a water fountain thirsting for more. 
Featuring Maria Bamford and Joel Kim Booster.

Conversations with a box of tissues and a water fountain. 

Maria and Joel

Ian has a song stuck in his head. Imagine how the song feels.

Featuring Lillian King.

Ian has a song stuck in his head. Imagine how the song feels.
Featuring Lillian King.

An interview with a song. 

Lillian, Song

Colin is a ten dollar bill, and he’s wondering what he’s worth. 

Featuring Colin Nissan.

Colin is a ten dollar bill, and he’s wondering what he’s worth. 
Featuring Colin Nissan.

An interview with a ten dollar bill. 

Colin, Ten Dollar Bill

A few scenes that didn’t make the cut for one reason or another. Featuring the Russian Dolls, Emmy the Pregnancy Test, Josh the Chainsaw, and more.

A few scenes that didn’t make the cut for one reason or another. Featuring the Russian Dolls, Emmy the Pregnancy Test, Josh the Chainsaw, and more.

A few scenes that didn't make the show. 

Deleted Scenes II

Eugene is a tattoo, and for now, he’s staying right where he is.

Featuring Eugene Cordero.

Eugene is a tattoo, and for now, he’s staying right where he is.
Featuring Eugene Cordero.

An interview with a tattoo. 

Eugene, Tattoo

A restaurant bathroom mirror takes a moment to reflect.

Featuring Alex Song-Xia.

A restaurant bathroom mirror takes a moment to reflect.
Featuring Alex Song-Xia.

An interview with a mirror. 

Mirror, Mirror

Louise is an oxford shirt and William is leather pants. They may hang in the same closet, but they’ve seen different worlds.

Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Connor Ratliff.

Louise is an oxford shirt and William is leather pants. They may hang in the same closet, but they’ve seen different worlds.
Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Connor Ratliff.

An interview with an oxford shirt and leather pants. 

Louise & William, Shirt & Pants

Josh has a warning: don't get too close, but don't stay too far away either.

Featuring Josh Gondelman.

Josh has a warning: don't get too close, but don't stay too far away either.
Featuring Josh Gondelman.

An interview with a chainsaw. 

Josh, Chainsaw

Tami is a sharpie, and Ed is her cap. After all these years, marriage has left an indelible mark.

Featuring Tami Sagher and Ed Herbstman.

Tami is a sharpie, and Ed is her cap. After all these years, marriage has left an indelible mark.
Featuring Tami Sagher and Ed Herbstman.

Tami is a sharpie, and Ed is her cap. After all these years, marriage has left an indelible mark.

Tami and Ed, Sharpie

Season Three of Everything is Alive begins Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Mark your calendar, unless your calendar objects.

Season Three of Everything is Alive begins Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Mark your calendar, unless your calendar objects.

Some of the objects you'll meet in season three of Everything is Alive. 

Season 3 Preview

The Magic 8 Ball can’t tell you his name. This bonus episode is part of Radiotopia’s 2019 Fundraising Drive. Make your mark. Go to <a href="http://radiotopia.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">radiotopia.fm</a> to donate today.

The Magic 8 Ball can’t tell you his name. This bonus episode is part of Radiotopia’s 2019 Fundraising Drive. Make your mark. Go to radiotopia.fm to donate today.

An interview with a Magic 8 Ball. 

Bonus Episode: The Magic 8 Ball 

Scott is always listening.

An interview with a stethoscope. 

Scott, Stethoscope

Charu is a satellite. Is she alone in the universe?

Charu is a satellite. Is she alone in the universe?

An interview with a satellite. 

Charu, Satellite

Jennifer is a copy of The Canberra Times from October 24th, 1988. She might not be news anymore, but she’s still paper.

Jennifer is a copy of The Canberra Times from October 24th, 1988. She might not be news anymore, but she’s still paper.

An interview with a newspaper. 

Jennifer, Newspaper

Note: this episode is a followup to “Chioke, Grain of Sand.” If you haven’t heard that episode, we suggest starting there. 

Chioke just wants to be transparent with you.

Note: this episode is a followup to “Chioke, Grain of Sand.” If you haven’t heard that episode, we suggest starting there. 
Chioke just wants to be transparent with you.

An interview with a pane of glass. 

Chioke, Pane of Glass

Sebastian, Alex, and Alex get to know each other, inside and out.

Sebastian, Alex, and Alex get to know each other, inside and out.

An interview with Russian nesting dolls.

Sebastian, Alex, and Alex, Russian Dolls

Connor is a painting, but is anybody looking at him?

Connor is a painting, but is anybody looking at him?

An interview with a painting.

Connor, Painting

Petey’s just trying to stay on top.

An interview with a baseball cap. 

Petey, Baseball Cap

Emmy is just trying to stay positive.

An interview with a pregnancy test. 

Emmy, Pregnancy Test

Alligator is a stuffed animal, and things are about to get different.

Alligator is a stuffed animal, and things are about to get different.

An interview with an alligator. 

Alligator, Alligator

Shannon just wants to be part of the story.

Shannon just wants to be part of the story.

An interview with a bath towel. 

Shannon, Bath Towel

A special bonus episode featuring a few scenes that for one reason or another got cut out of Season One. Featuring Louis, Can of Cola, Maeve the Lamppost, Sean the Subway Seat, and more. Support our show and Radiotopia by making a donation at radiotopia.fm.

A special bonus episode featuring a few scenes that for one reason or another got cut out of Season One. Featuring Louis, Can of Cola, Maeve the Lamppost, Sean the Subway Seat, and more. Support our show and Radiotopia by making a donation at radiotopia.fm.