Live Wire with Luke Burbank

This episode features writer and podcaster Kelsey McKinney, author Omar El Akkad, and music from indie folk band Kuinka.

This episodes features poet Reginald Dwayne Betts, actor and writer Annabelle Gurwitch, and music from singer-songwriter Max Gomez.

This episode features author Lidia Yuknavitch, comedy writer Felipe Torres Medina, and music from Pedro the Lion.

This episode features humorist John Hodgman and music from vocalist China Forbes.

This episode features writer Scaachi Koul with music and poetry from Emma Ruth Rundle.

This episode features comedian Hari Kondabolu, podcasters Lindy West & Meagan Hatcher-Mays, and singer-songwriter John Craigie.

This episode features writer Kari Ferrell, comedian Zak Toscani, and music from soul group Ural Thomas & The Pain.

This Black History Month special features writer and explorer Tara Roberts, photojournalist Ivan McClellan, and music from singer-songwriter Danielia Cotton.

This episode features poet and essayist Morgan Parker, athlete and writer Georgia Cloepfil, and Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê.

This episode features advice columnist R. Eric Thomas, activists Reverend Billy & Savitri D, and music from The Brudi Brothers.

This episode features author Héctor Tobar, writer and comedian Jena Friedman, and music from indie folk trio Joseph.

This episode features actor and writer Jeff Hiller, comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and music from singer-songwriter Edna Vázquez.

This episode features writer George Saunders and singer-songwriter Samantha Crain.

This "Best of 2025 Special" features some of Live Wire's favorite moments of the year, with guests such as comedian Paul F. Tompkins, poet Danez Smith, and music from Riki Lindhome.

This episode features New Yorker writer Susan Orlean and singer-songwriter David Ramirez.

This episode features author and Jeopardy co-host Ken Jennings, writer Erica Berry, and music from rock ground Making Movies.

This episode features writer Tamara Yajia, stand-up comedy Susan Rice, and music from singer-songwriter Anna Tivel.

This episode features satirist Ginny Hogan, Oregon's Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani, and music from Jimmie Herrod.

This episode features writer Alexis Okeowo, comedian Maria Bamford, and music from singer-songwriter Pete Droge.

This episode features writer and podcaster Sona Movsesian, standup comedian Marcella Arguello, and music from Brown Calculus.

This episode features stand-up from Maria Bamford, comedian and crop artist Brandi Brown, and music from The Reasonable Doubts.

This episode features acclaimed author Timothy Egan, plus rapper and poet Dessa.

This episode features writer Edgar Gomez, author and former wildland firefighter River Selby, with music from Hunter Noack.

This episode features science and humor author Mary Roach, stand-up comedian Janesh Rahlan, and music from singer-songwriter Amy Millan.

This episode features YA author and podcaster Dana Schwartz, writer Jenny Odell, and music from Black Belt Eagle Scout.

This episode features comedian Paul F. Tompkins and music from Ethio-jazz performer Meklit.

This episode features writer Chuck Klosterman and music from international rock group Making Movies.

This episode features radio host and podcaster Sam Sanders, filmmaker Sandi DuBowski, and music from indie folk duo The Lowest Pair.

This episode features New York Times Magazine writer Jon Mooallem, chef and bar owner Jenny Nguyen, and music from singer-songwriter Laura Veirs.

This episode feature podcaster Aubrey Gordon (Maintenance Phase), writer and multidisciplinary artist Jean Grae, and music from Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rogê.

This episode features runner and author Lauren Fleshman, comedian and writer Joey Clift, and music from indie supergroup Who Is She?

This episode features writer Melissa Febos, journalist and podcaster Evan Ratliff, and music from psychedelic cumbia punk band Tropa Magica.

This episode features podcaster and writer Dylan Marron and music from Brittany Davis.

This episode features chef and author J. Kenji López-Alt, music journalist Ann Powers, and music from singer-songwriter Khatumu.

Open Book is a literary limited series, featuring some of today’s most celebrated authors riffing on reading habits and bookish hot takes.

This episode features poet and essayist Ross Gay, writer and Michelin Star chef Lane Regan, and music from Baroque Betty with Mood Area 52.

Open Book is a literary limited series, featuring some of today’s most celebrated authors riffing on reading habits and bookish hot takes.

This episode features writer Gabe Henry, poet William Nuʻutupu Giles, and music from soul group Sir Woman.

This episode features New Yorker writer Kathryn Schulz, football coach Keanon Lowe, and music from singer-songwriter John Craigie.

This episode features travel writer Rick Steves and music from The Lullaby Project.

Open Book is a literary limited series, featuring some of today’s most celebrated authors riffing on reading habits and bookish hot takes.

This episode features poet Saeed Jones, writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and indie-folk duo The Lowest Pair.

Open Book is a literary limited series, featuring some of today’s most celebrated authors riffing on reading habits and bookish hot takes.

This episode features author Karen Russell, comedian Sam Miller, and music from singer-songwriter David Ramirez.

Open Book is a literary limited series, featuring some of today’s most celebrated authors riffing on reading habits and bookish hot takes.

This episode features actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell, comedian Sara Schaefer, and singer-songwriter Emi Pop.

Open Book is a literary limited series, featuring some of today’s most celebrated authors riffing on reading habits and bookish hot takes.

This episode features writer and podcaster Kelsey McKinney, author Omar El Akkad, and music from indie folk band Kuinka.

Open Book is a literary limited series featuring some of today’s most celebrated authors on reading habits and bookish hot takes.

This episode features author Rachel Khong, poet Danez Smith, and music from singer-songwriter Danielia Cotton.

This episode features author Lidia Yuknavitch, comedy writer Felipe Torres Medina, and music from Pedro the Lion.

This episode features podcaster Jamie Loftus, comedian Hari Kondabolu, and music from Americana rock group Blitzen Trapper.

This episode features writer Scaachi Koul with music and poetry from Emma Ruth Rundle.

This episode features author Danzy Senna, documentary filmmaker Penny Lane, and music from Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom.

This episode features writer Kari Ferrell, comedian Zak Toscani, and music from soul group Ural Thomas & The Pain.

This episode features horror author Stephen Graham Jones, stand-up comedian Alex Falcone, and music from psychedelic cumbia punk band Tropa Magica.

To celebrate National Poetry Month, Live Wire shares performances and conversations with celebrated poets Paisley Rekdal, Hanif Abdurraqib, Anis Mojgani, and Kaveh Akbar, with music from singer-songwriter Kasey Anderson.

This episode features writer Carvell Wallace, poet Joy Sullivan, and music from singer-songwriter Danielle Durack.

This episode features poet and essayist Morgan Parker, athlete and writer Georgia Cloepfil, and Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê.

This episode writer Shalom Auslander, poet Simon Shieh, and singer-songwriter Kara Jackson.

This episode features cultural critic and podcaster Ira Madison III and musical comedy from Riki Lindhome.

This episode features poet and essayist Roger Reeves, stand-up comedian Sean Jordan, and music from singer-songwriter Erin Rae.

This episode features actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell, comedian Sara Schaefer, and singer-songwriter Emi Pop.

This episode features writer Emily Nussbaum of The New Yorker and music from Pink Martini.

This episode features author Rachel Khong, poet Danez Smith, and music from singer-songwriter Danielia Cotton.

This episode features writer Ijeoma Oluo, podcaster Sarah Marshall, and singer-songwriter Anna Tivel.

This Black History Month Special features 22nd Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, writer and poet Saeed Jones, and music from singer-songwriter Meklit.

This episode features Depths of Wikipedia founder Annie Rauwerda, photographer Ivan McClellan, and music from fiddler Sami Braman.

This episode features podcaster Jamie Loftus, comedian Hari Kondabolu, and music from Americana rock group Blitzen Trapper.

This episode features writer Noé Álvarez, professor Naomi Fitter with stand-up comedian Jon the Robot, and music from singer-songwriter John Craigie.

This special episode features an excerpt of Live Wire's new limited series podcast "Damp January," plus The New Yorker's Adam Gopnik and music from rapper, poet, and singer Dessa.

This episode features comedian and writer Ian Karmel with Dr. Alisa Karmel, stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson, and music from Meklit.

This special holiday edition of Live Wire features comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins, poet José Olivarez, and singer-songwriter Esmé Patterson.

This episode features author Danzy Senna, documentary filmmaker Penny Lane, and music from Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom.

This episode features writer and podcaster Amanda Montell, stand-up comedy from Laurie Kilmartin, and music from singer-songwriter Lizzie No.

This episode features horror author Stephen Graham Jones, stand-up comedian Alex Falcone, and music from psychedelic cumbia punk band Tropa Magica.

This episode features writer Hanif Abdurraqib and music from singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh.

This episode features writer Carvell Wallace, poet Joy Sullivan, and music from singer-songwriter Danielle Durack.

This episode features comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell, journalist and podcaster Jane Marie, and music from Y La Bamba.

This episode writer Shalom Auslander, poet Simon Shieh, and singer-songwriter Kara Jackson.

This episode features comedian Dulcé Sloan, filmmaker Brian Lindstrom, and music from singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman.

This episode features poet and essayist Roger Reeves, stand-up comedian Sean Jordan, and music from singer-songwriter Erin Rae.

This episode features journalist Bianca Bosker and music from singer-songwriter Brittany Davis.

This episode features writer Emily Nussbaum of The New Yorker and music from Pink Martini.

This episode features New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake, writer and artist Tessa Hulls, and music from Pure Bathing Culture.

This episode features writer Ijeoma Oluo, podcaster Sarah Marshall, and singer-songwriter Anna Tivel.

This episode features comedian and writer Moshe Kasher, stand-up from Mohanad Elshieky, and music from indie rock group Glitterfox.

This episode features Depths of Wikipedia founder Annie Rauwerda, photographer Ivan McClellan, and music from fiddler Sami Braman.

This episode features writer and podcaster Lindy West, comedian Paul F. Tompkins, and music from soul group Ural Thomas and the Pain.

This episode features comedian and writer Ian Karmel with Dr. Alisa Karmel, stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson, and music from Meklit.

This episode features writer Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout.

This episode features writer Noé Álvarez, professor Naomi Fitter with stand-up comedian Jon the Robot, and music from singer-songwriter John Craigie.

This episode features comedian and writer Dave Hill, plus music from historian and singer-songwriter No-No Boy.

This episode features writer and podcaster Amanda Montell, stand-up comedy from Laurie Kilmartin, and music from singer-songwriter Lizzie No.

This episode features podcaster Avery Trufelman, author Camille Dungy, and singer-songwriter Olive Klug.

This episode features writer Hanif Abdurraqib and music from singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh.

This episode features journalist J. Wortham of The New York Times Magazine, author Curtis Sittenfeld, and singer-songwriter Margo Cilker.

This episode features comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell, journalist and podcaster Jane Marie, and music from Y La Bamba.

This episode features comedian Hari Kondabula, writer Kristi Coulter, and music from indie rock duo Quasi.

This episode features comedian Dulcé Sloan, filmmaker Brian Lindstrom, and music from singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman.

This episode features podcaster Sam Sanders, comedian Reggie Watts, and music from indie folk duo Sway Wild.

This episode features journalist Bianca Bosker and music from singer-songwriter Brittany Davis.

This episode features author R. Eric Thomas, comedian Ian Karmel, and music from indie group NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND.

This 20th Anniversary Special features writer and former Live Wire host Courtenay Hameister, plus music from Charley Crockett and Moshow the Cat Rapper.

This episode features comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins, poet and memoirist Safiya Sinclair, and music from Isabeau Waia'u Walker.

This episode features writer Cheryl Strayed, comedian Jay Jurden, and music from Dessa.

This episode features comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla, stand-up comedy from Gary Gulman, and music from singer-songwriter No-No Boy.

This episode features New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake, writer and artist Tessa Hulls, and music from Pure Bathing Culture.

This episode feature comedian Gary Gulman, Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani, and music from singer-songwriter Olive Klug.

This episode features comedian and writer Moshe Kasher, stand-up from Mohanad Elshieky, and music from indie rock group Glitterfox.

This episode features writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance, and music from Family Worship Center.

This episode features writer and podcaster Lindy West, comedian Paul F. Tompkins, and music from soul group Ural Thomas and the Pain.

This episode features author Héctor Tobar, writer and comedian Jena Friedman, and music from indie folk trio Joseph.

This episode features writer Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout.

This episode features comedian Maria Bamford and music from singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker.

This episode features comedian and writer Dave Hill and music from singer-songwriter No-No Boy.

This episode features author and Jeopardy co-host Ken Jennings, writer Erica Berry, and music from rock group Making Movies.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, this extra episode features author Curtis Sittenfeld on rom-com couples.

This episode features podcaster Avery Trufelman, author Camille Dungy, and singer-songwriter Olive Klug.

This Black History Month Special features the 22nd U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, writer and poet Saeed Jones, and music from singer-songwriter Meklit.

This episode features journalist J. Wortham of The New York Times Magazine, author Curtis Sittenfeld, and singer-songwriter Margo Cilker.

This episode features writer and podcaster Jamie Loftus, chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, and music from Danielle Ponder.

This episode features comedian Hari Kondabula, writer Kristi Coulter, and music from indie rock duo Quasi.

This episode features journalist Ari Shapiro (All Things Considered) and comedian and TV writer Demi Adejuyigbe.

This episode features acclaimed author Timothy Egan, plus rapper and poet Dessa.

This special holiday edition of Live Wire features comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins, poet José Olivarez, and singer-songwriter Esme Patterson.

In this podcast extra, comedian Aparna Nancherla (Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Imposter Syndrome) is quizzed on the former "career lowlights" of some high-profile celebrities.

This episode features writer and director Laura Chinn, standup comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and music Jenny Conlee of The Decemberists.

This episode features podcaster Sam Sanders, coemdian Reggie Watts, and music from indie folk duo Sway Wild.

This episode features YA author and podcaster Dana Schwartz, writer Jenny Odell, and music from Black Belt Eagle Scout.

This episode features author R. Eric Thomas, comedian Ian Karmel, and music from indie group NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND.

This episode features podcaster and journalist Kelsey McKinney, poet Brenda Shaughnessy, and music from singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham.

This episode features comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins, poet and memoirist Safiya Sinclair, and music from Isabeau Waia'u Walker.

This episode features runner and author Lauren Fleshman, comedian and writer Joey Clift, and music from indie supergroup Who Is She?

This episode features comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla, stand-up comedy from Gary Gulman, and music from singer-songwriter No-No Boy.

This episode features author Cheryl Strayed, writer Joseph Earl Thomas, and music from singer-songwriter Stephanie Anne Johnson.

This episode feature comedian Gary Gulman, Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani, and music from singer-songwriter Olive Klug.

This episode features poet and essayist Ross Gay, writer and Michelin Star chef Iliana Regan, and music Baroque Betty with Mood Area 52.

This episode features writer and comedian Scott Aukerman, astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance, and music from Family Worship Center.

This episode features comedian Hari Kondabolu ("Snack vs. Chef") and singer-songwriter Margo Cilker.

This episode features author Héctor Tobar, writer and comedian Jena Friedman, and music from indie folk trio Joseph.

This episode features chef and writer J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, comedian Sara Schaefer, and music from indie rock group Dehd.

This episode features comedian Maria Bamford and music from singer-songwriter Isabeau Waia'u Walker.

This episode features poet Saeed Jones, writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and indie-folk duo The Lowest Pair.

This episode features podcaster Aubrey Gordon, standup comedian Chris Meija, and music from Danielle Ponder.

In this extra episode, podcaster, writer, and road-tripper Jamie Loftus (Raw Dog: The Naked Truth about Hot Dogs) tests her knowledge of the official slogans of various American states.

This episode features podcaster and writer Nora McInerny, music industry entrepreneur Nabil Ayers, and singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham.

This episode features acclaimed writer George Saunders and singer-songwriter Samantha Crain.

This episode features author and Jeopardy co-host Ken Jennings, writer Erica Berry, and music from rock group Making Movies.

This episode features Washington Post reporter Casey Park and singer-songwriter Thunderstorm Artis.

This episode features journalist Ari Shapiro (All Things Considered) and comedian and TV writer Demi Adejuyigbe.

This episode features satirist Ginny Hogan, Oregon's Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani, and music from Jimmie Herrod.

This episode features writer and podcaster Jamie Loftus, poet José Olivarez, and music from Danielle Ponder.

This episode features writer and podcaster Sona Movsesian, stand-up comedian Marcella Arguello, and music from Brown Calculus.

This episode features acclaimed author Timothy Egan, plus rapper and poet Dessa.

This episode features podcaster Sam Sanders, writer Erika L. Sanchez, and music from singer-songwriter John Craigie.

This episode features writer and director Laura Chinn, standup comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and music Jenny Conlee of The Decemberists.

This episode features writer Isaac Fitzgerald, stand-up comedian Carmen Lagala, and music from multi-media artist No-No Boy.

This episode features YA author and podcaster Dana Schwartz, writer Jenny Odell, and music from Black Belt Eagle Scout.

This episode features writer Chuck Klosterman and music from international rock group Making Movies.

This episode features podcaster and journalist Kelsey McKinney, poet Brenda Shaughnessy, and music from singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham.

In this podcast extra, journalist and Normal Gossip podcaster gives advice on gossip etiquette.

This episode features musician and writer Michelle Zauner (a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast), standup comedian Sean Patton, and singer-songwriter Kurt Vile.

This episode features New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik, standup comedian Abby Govindan, and music from singer-songwriter Reckless Son.

Luke and Elena explore their best celebrity impersonations in a desperate attempt to get you to join the League of Extraordinary Listeners!

This episode features New York Times Magazine writer Jon Mooallem, chef and bar owner Jenny Nguyen, and music from singer-songwriter Laura Veirs.

In this podcast EXTRA, celebrated author Cheryl Strayed (Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things) dons her Dear Sugar persona to give advice on some meaningless scenarios.

This episode features runner and author Lauren Fleshman, comedian and writer Joey Clift, and music from indie supergroup Who Is She?

This episode features podcaster and writer Dylan Marron and music from Brittany Davis

This episode features author Cheryl Strayed ("Tiny Beautiful Things"), writer Joseph Earl Thomas, and music from singer-songwriter Stephanie Anne Johnson.

This episode features indie rock singer-songwriter Andrew Bird, plus "Gastro Obscura" author Cecily Wong

In this podcast EXTRA, Michelin star chef and forager Iliana Regan plays a round of "Metal vs Mushroom."

This episode features poet and essayist Ross Gay, writer and Michelin Star chef Iliana Regan, and music Baroque Betty with Mood Area 52.

This "Women's History Month" special episode features comedian and podcaster Jamie Loftus, writer and mountaineer Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, and music from feminist icon and activist Ani DiFranco.

This episode features comedian Hari Kondabolu ("Snack vs. Chef") and singer-songwriter Margo Cilker.

This episode features New Yorker writer Kathryn Schultz, football coach Keanon Lowe, and music from singer-songwriter John Craigie.

This episode features poet Saeed Jones, writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and indie-folk duo The Lowest Pair.

This "Black History Month" special episode features comedian and TV writer Sam Jay, publisher Jelani Memory, and music from Leyla McCalla and Black Violin.

This episode features chef and writer J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, comedian Sara Schaefer, and music from indie rock group Dehd.

This episode features filmmaker John Waters, writer Sasha LaPoint, and music from indie rock band Deep Sea Diver.

This episode features podcaster Aubrey Gordon, standup comedian Chris Meija, and music from Danielle Ponder.

In this podcast EXTRA, Maintenance Phase podcaster Audrey Gordon gives her hot takes on some fads past and present.

This episode features celebrated chef and restaurateur Gregory Gourdet, plus music from singer-songwriter No-No Boy.

This episode features actor and comedian Molly Shannon and music by South African rocker Tuelo.

This special Holiday Edition of Live Wire features comedian Paul F. Tompkins, podcaster Sarah Marshall of You're Wrong About, and music from jazz vocalist Jimmie Herrod of Pink Martini.

In this podcast EXTRA, comedian and writer Demi Adejuyigbe serenades us from the live stage with his own holiday song, "Rock n' Roll Santa Claus."

This episode features podcaster and writer Nora McInerny, music industry entrepreneur Nabil Ayers, and singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham.

This episode features comedian and podcaster Jamie Loftus, writer and publisher Jelani Memory, and music from Tolliver.

This episode features writer and frontman of The Mountain Goats John Darnielle, plus rapper and podcaster Dessa.

This episode features acclaimed writer George Saunders and singer-songwriter Samantha Crain.

This episode features writer and mountaineer Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, comedian Curtis Cook, and music from singer-songwriter Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers.

Luke and Elena discuss disturbing Times Square billboards, kittens in a fighter jet, and cuddling turkeys.

This episode features Washington Post reporter Casey Park and singer-songerwriter and The Voice finalist Thunderstorm Artis.

Luke and Elena discuss a (now debunked) dazzling detail about Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton's rock 'n' roll aspirations, and how a man provided the city of Philadelphia some much-needed solace... via a rotisserie chicken-eating marathon.

This episode features poet Kaveh Akbar, writer Danielle Henderson, and music from indie rock band Deep Sea Diver.

Luke and Elena discuss a motorcycling sabbatical, Susie Burbank's dance stylings, and wedding rendition of Mambo No. 5.

This episode features satirist Ginny Hogan, Oregon's Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani, and music from Pink Martini's Jimmie Herrod.

"Luke and Elena discuss Airbnb decor, a man who made a floating suit out of wine bottle corks, and an emo festival that collided with a Katy Perry concert in Las Vegas. "

This episode features writer Gary Shteyngart, comedian Atsuko Okatska, and music from indie folk duo The Lowest Pair.

Luke and Elena discuss furniture-scratching cats, saxophone-accompanied brain surgery, and twins who finally sold their domain name.

This episode features Conan O'Brien's assistant Sona Movsesian, stand-up comedian Marcella Arguello, and music from Brown Calculus.

Luke and Elena discuss Fat Bear Week, Trader Joe's sample resurgence, and Russell Crowe's charitable donations.

This episode features writer and radio host Tom Scharpling (The Best Show), comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and music from indie rock group MAITA

Luke and Elena discuss misremembered vocal stylings, Lizzo taking James Madison's crystal flute out for a spin, and a 91-year-old man who found a new lease on life via macadamia farming.

This episode features podcaster Sam Sanders, writer Erika L. Sanchez, and music from singer-songwriter John Craigie.

Luke and Elena discuss the Millennium Falcon of litter boxes, how Elton John made the President cry, and a kid whose lunch complaint went viral.

This episode features rocker Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe, filmmaker Todd Haynes, and music from Melanie Charles

Luke and Elena discuss Tony Passarello's Live Wire fandom, the first female Mariachi band in Denver Colorado, and rescuing a busload of stranded Torontonians.

This episode features writer Isaac Fitzgerald, stand-up comedian Carmen Lagala, and music from multi-media artist No-No Boy.

Luke and Elena discuss fly-by summers, food stand hustles, and South Dakota's Corn-Bassador. 

In this EXTRA, comedians and podcasters Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation), Sarah Marshall (You're Wrong About) and Demi Adejuyigbe (Gilmore Guys) team up for a raucous round of "Whose Podcast Is It, Anyway?" live from the stage in Portland, Oregon.

This episode features writer Chuck Klosterman and Making Movies

This episode features writer Nichole Perkins, filmmaker Lucy Walker, and music from Broadway star Joshua Henry.

This episode features podcaster and writer Dylan Marron and music from Brittany Davis

This episode features writer and comedian Cecily Strong (Saturday Night Live) and rapper Shad.

This episode features writer Jon Mooallem, chef and bar owner Jenny Nguyen, and music from singer-songwriter Laura Veirs.

This episode features writer Daisy Hernandez and The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne.

This episode features comedian and Emmy Award-nominated writer Sam Jay, stand-up from Sean Patton, and music from singer-songwriter Kurt Vile.

The Best News will return weekly beginning September 14, so stay tuned!

This Father's Day episode features filmmaker Kirsten Johnson, comedian Chris Garcia, and music from Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.

Luke and Elena discuss the Kate Bush resurgence, a missing dachshund that made its way into Hillary Swank's lap, and sexy Swedish trash cans.

This episode features food writer Cecily Wong and indie rock singer-songwriter Andrew Bird.

Luke and Elena discuss a turtle on a Hot Wheel, "Hero Rats" with tiny backpacks, and endangered bees now classified as fish.

In celebration of Pride Month, this special episode features writer Kristen Arnett, podcaster James Kim, and music from Lavender Country.

This episode features New Yorker writer Kathryn Schultz, football coach Keanon Lowe, and music from singer-songwriter John Craigie.

Luke and Elena discuss kitten claws, a high school student who subbed in as Pearl Jam’s drummer, and a Minnesota prison program that teaches tattooing to inmates.

This episode features podcast host Anna Sale, writer Elissa Washuta, and music from indie rocker Juliana Hatfield.

Luke and Elena discuss ping-pong showmanship, TikTok's favorite baseball team, and a passenger with no flight experience who emergency-landed a plane at Florida airport.

This episode features filmmaker John Waters, writer Sasha LaPoint, and music from indie rock band Deep Sea Diver.

Luke and Elena discuss a young listener's quest to transcribe a 200-year French diary, Canadians barred from committing murder in space, and the triumphant return of the California condors.

Live Wire celebrates Mother's Day with musician and writer Michelle Zauner (a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast), Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, and music from Moorea Masa.

Luke and Elena discuss recording this week from a Mazda rental car, a robot living with a penguin colony in Antarctica, and a nonprofit that sends unused hotel soap to people in need.

This episode features celebrated chef and restaurateur Gregory Gourdet and music from singer-songwriter No-No Boy.

Luke and Elena discuss a guilt-ridden mail bag, a lemonade stand raising money for the Humane Society, and an anonymous French man who's donating his lottery winnings to help the planet. 

This episode features comedian and podcaster Laci Mosley, actor Marlee Matlin, and music from Kishi Bashi.

Luke and Elena discuss kitty adoptee Bubbles Burbank, a new Pink Floyd song in solidarity with Ukraine, a prom dress giveaway, and 90s butt cuts.

This episode features actor and comedian Molly Shannon and music by South African rocker Tuelo.

Luke and Elena discuss Band-Aid haute couture, a runaway flamingo living his best life in Texas, and a hyperpolyglot who finds empathy through language learning.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, Live Wire welcomes poets Roger Reeves, Anis Mojgani, Franny Choi, and Derrick C. Brown with musical accompaniment by The Helio Sequence.

Luke and Elena discuss "guilty" fan mail, one teacher's maligned footwear, and newly discovered footage of a young Prince standing up for public school teachers.

This episode features comedian and podcaster Jamie Loftus, writer and publisher Jelani Memory, and music from Tolliver.

Luke and Elena discuss rolling mangos, the book lady of Danville, Virginia, and a happily ever after for a supposedly "gay" dog.

This episode features comedian Chris Gethard, science journalist Julia Rosen, and music from singer-songwriter Shakey Graves.

Luke and Elena discuss an all-Black, female WWII battalion, cardboard shredding in Hawaii, and Luke's breakdancing crew.

This episode features writer and mountaineer Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, comedian Curtis Cook, and music from singer-songwriter Patterson Hood.

Luke and Elena discuss appliance clocks, a veteran elementary school teacher who has raised over $100,000 to keep students from going hungry over break, and the recent discovery of the century-old Endurance shipwreck.

These Women's History Month special features filmmaker Andrea Nevins, writer Melissa Febos, and music from Pink Martini.

Luke and Elena discuss peduncle elongation, an elementary school hotline that's lifting spirits, and the "original" Wordle (as well as its many variations).

This epsiode features novelist and frontman of The Mountain Goats, plus rapper and podcaster Dessa.

Luke and Elena discuss fan mail, a baby born at 2:22AM on February 22, 2022, plus a 500-pound bear who was falsely accused of home break-ins in Lake Tahoe.

This episode features author Karen Russell, comedian Marcella Arguello, and music from Ani DiFranco

Luke and Elena discuss Jeopardy consulation prizes, boutique road races, diorama diner cats, and a centenary woman getting a special birthday tattoo.

The episode features filmmakers W. Kamau Bell & Katie King, comedian Paul F. Tompkins, and music from Grammy Award-winning blues artist Keb' Mo'.

Luke and Elena discuss young fatherhood, robot care, a prescription Parks Pass, and Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson.

This episode features television writer Michael Schur, comedian Demi Adejuyigbe, and music from folk due Shovels & Rope

Luke and Elena discuss work robes and bed desks, a Harvard thesis-turned-TikTok musical, and a 5-year-old offering his own quirky pearls of wisdom.

This Black History Month Special features award-winning writers Hanif Abdurraqib and Clint Smith, with music from genre-bending powerhouse Melanie Charles

Luke and Elena discuss "healthy" potato chips, John Prine tattoos, a pug "bark" mitzvah, and the USA Mullet Championships

This episode features writer Matthew Gavin Frank, filmmakers Davy Rothbart & Cheryl Sanford, and music from Andrew Bird & Jimbo Mathus

Luke and Elena discuss Star Trek retractions, college blackboards, cow hoof trimming, cat hijackers, and the importance of tipping.

This epsiode features comedian Paul F. Tompkins, podcaster and social critic Sarah Marshall, and music from blues artist Buffalo Nichols

Luke and Elena discuss Wordle scores, mom feedback, laughing animals, and driving goldfish.

This episode features actor and podcaster Connor ratliff, writer Mikki Kendall, and indie folk artist Faye Webster

Luke and Elena discuss Dry January, breakthrough COVID, kangaroo rescues, and the legacy of Allen Toussaint.

This episode features poet Kaveh Akbar, writer Danielle Henderson, and music from indie rock band Deep Sea Diver

This episode features actor and writer David Duchovny, jump rope world champions Nick & Kaylee Woodard, and music from singer-songwriter Jensen McRae

This episode features hip hop artist and activist Talib Kweli, celebrated writer George Saunders, and music from singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson

This "Best of Books" special features celebrated writers Ashley C. Ford and John Green

This episode features filmmaker Penny Lane, writer Omar El Akkad, and music from The Dip

This episode features 99% Invisible podcasters Roman Mars & Kurt Kohlstedt, writer Shayla Lawson, and music from singer-songwriter Colin Hay

This episode features writer Gary Shteyngart, comedian Atsuko Okatska, and music from indie folk duo The Lowest Pair

This episode features writer Ijeoma Oluo, historian Jill Lepore, and music from indie folk duo The Bengsons

This episode features writer and radio host Tom Scharpling (The Best Show), comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and music from indie rock group MAITA

This episode features actress and TV creator Rachel Bloom, poet Natalie Diaz, and music from singer-songwriter Kevin Morby

This episode features rocker Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe, filmmaker Todd Haynes, and music from Melanie Charles

This epsiode features filmmakers Cristina Costantini & Kareem Tabsch, plus singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, creator of the folk opera Hadestown.

This epsiode features actor and humorist Nick Offerman, comedian Phoebe Robinson, and music from gothic blues performer Adia Victoria

This episode features actor and TV writer Demi Adejuyigbe, comedian and podcaster Jamie Loftus, and music from soul duo The War and Treaty

This episode features actor Marlee Martin, writer Melissa Febos, and music from folk-blues duo Ida Mae

This episode features copy editor Mary Norris (The New Yorker), actor and writer Ryan O'Connell, and music from soul-rock group Dirty Revival

This episode features filmmakers Mark Duplass & Natalie Morales, ballet dancer James Whiteside, and music from singer-songwriter Dar Williams

This episode features comedian Maria Bamford, stand-up comic Shain Brenden, and music from Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Brandy Clark

This episode features writer Nichole Perkins, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker, and music from Hamilton's Joshua Henry

This episode features comedian Hari Kondabolu, science writer Sarah Scoles, and music from Angelica Garcia

This episode features SNL cast member Cecily Strong and rapper Shad

This episode features writer Casey Cep of The New Yorker, comedian Matteo Lane, and music from singer-songwriter Samantha Crain

This episode features writer Daisy Hernández and The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne

This episode features writer Lindy West, filmmaker Kirsten Johnson, and music from Leyla McCalla

This episode features author and podcaster Lulu Miller, comedian and New York Times contributor Sopan Deb, and music from R&B songstress Moorea Masa

This episode features cultural critic and poet Hanif Abdurraqib, writer Eula Biss, and music from Lydia Loveless

This episode features writer Lidia Yuknavitch, comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, and music from Seattle-based rock group The Black Tones

This episode features writer and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, Pulitzer Prize winner Mitchell S. Jackson, comedian Mohanad Elshieky, and music from Revel in Dimes

This episode features celebrated writer Ashley C. Ford and music from gothic folk icon Amigo the Devil

This episode features writer Adam Mansbach, filmmaker Maya Forbes and singer China Forbes, plus comedy from Kurt Braunohler

This episode features comedian Chris Gethard, writer Clint Smith, and music from singer-songwriter Faye Webster

This episode includes writers Daniel Lavery and Michael Arceneaux, plus music from Jonathan Russell of indie folk group The Head and the Heart.

This episode includes bestselling author David Green and music from rapper Dessa

This episode includes author Samantha Irby, comedian Jackie Kashian, and music from blues artist Fantastic Negrito

This episode includes podcaster Anna Sale, writer Elissa Washuta, and music from indie rocker Juliana Hatfield

This Mother's Day special episode includes filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld, writer Saeed Jones, comedian Laurie Kilmartin, and music from Alela Diane

This episode includes musician and writer Michelle Zauner, comedian Laci Mosley, and music from Kishi Bashi

This episode includes comedian Cameron Esposito, writer Ross Gay, and music from The Lone Bellow.

This episode features playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, essayist Lauren Hough, and music from hip hop duo Black Violin

This episode features poets Roger Reeves, Franny Choi, and Derrick C. Brown with musical accompaniment from The Helio Sequence

This episode includes writer Hanif Abdurraqib, filmmaker Andrea Nevins, and music from Shakey Graves

This episode features comedian Paula Poundstone, comedy writer Joey Clift of "Our Fifty States Project," and music from Jimmie Herrod

In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode features author and activist Mikki Kendall, comedian and podcaster Jamie Loftus, and music from Pink Martini

This episode features writer Shea Serrano, comedians Brooks Wheelan & Nick Turner, and music from Waxahatchee

This episode features writer Matthew Gavin Frank, filmmaker Davy Rothbart & his subject Cheryl Sanford of the documentary film "17 Blocks," and music from Andrew Bird & Jimbo Mathus

In celebration of Black History Month, this episode features poet Kevin Young, groundbreaking Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, writer and historian Clyde W. Ford, and music from Amythyst Kiah

This episode features hip hop artist and activist Talib Kweli, celebrated writer George Saunders, and music from singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson

This episode features comedian Naomi Ekperigin, Poet Laureate of Oregon Anis Mojgani, and music from The War and Treaty