BETA
Series produced by Wisconsin Public Radio
"BETA" features playful and provocative profiles of the people and works changing our world through arts, pop culture, and technology. Doug Gordon hosts the program.
Doug Gordon is originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This audio auteur has been doing his best to make North American public radio sound more playful, provocative, funny, and irreverent for more than two decades.
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Singer/songwriter Jann Arden talks about her hit Canadian TV series, 'Jann.' Also, 'Newhart' actress Julia Duffy joins us to discuss her very fulfi...
- Added: Jul 11, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Film critic and broadcaster Hanna Flint joins us to talk about her cinematic memoir, “Strong Female Character." Also, film and television critic Ma...
- Added: Jul 11, 2024
- Length: 52:00
This week on "BETA," Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhoo...
- Added: Jul 11, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Theater critic Alexis Soloski on her gripping psychological suspense novel, “Here in the Dark.” Also, documentary producer Denny Tedesco joins us t...
- Added: Jul 02, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Comedian and host Scott Aukerman joins us to talk about turning his hilarious podcast, “Comedy Bang! Bang!” into a book. Also, author Sam Wasson is...
- Added: Jun 21, 2024
- Length: 52:00
This week on BETA, guitarist Chris Stein reflects on his pivotal role as a founding member of the rock band Blondie. Also, film writer Ian Nathan t...
- Added: Jun 20, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. talks about his fascinating memoir. Christine Coulson on her novel, “One Woman Show.” It's told completely...
- Added: Jun 10, 2024
- Length: 52:00
This week on BETA, comedian Demetri Martin deconstructs his Netflix special. Also, filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo tells all in her memoir, “Bird Milk & ...
- Added: Jun 06, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Comedian, actor, and Kid in the Hall Dave Foley talks about his “Fargo” character, Danish Graves. Author Jesmyn Ward on her novel, 'Let Us Descend....
- Added: May 28, 2024
- Length: 52:00
This week on "BETA," film critic Glenn Kenny takes us behind the scenes of the 1983 gangster film, “Scarface." Also, Julia Masli joins us to talk a...
- Added: May 23, 2024
- Length: 52:00
This week on "BETA," we are joined by Paul W. Downs and Lucia Aniello, the co-creators of the Max original series, “Hacks.” Also, Jahmal Mayfield j...
- Added: May 16, 2024
- Length: 51:59
Actor Jeff Daniels talks about his audio memoir, 'Alive and Well Enough.' Also, film critic Matt Singer on how Siskel and Ebert reinvented film cri...
- Added: May 08, 2024
- Length: 52:01
This week on "BETA," award-winning actor and director David Duchovny on learning from failure. Plus, a look at the long-awaited solo album from mus...
- Added: May 02, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Henry Winkler talks about being the Fonz, his connection to Milwaukee and HBO's 'Barry.' Also, actress Illeana Douglas on her love affair with Con...
- Added: Apr 04, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Comedian Gary Gulman on what it was like growing up awkward in the ‘80s. TV and movie critic Matt Zoller Seitz takes us behind the scenes of Wes An...
- Added: Apr 04, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Comedian Greg Proops talks about his hilarious album, 'French Drug Deal.' Also, comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his memories of growing u...
- Added: Apr 04, 2024
- Length: 52:00
This week on BETA, hip-hop historian Nadirah Simmons highlights the game-changing ladies that made history in pop music. And one of crime fiction's...
- Added: Apr 05, 2024
- Length: 52:01
Comedian Aparna Nancherla talks about her battle with impostor syndrome. Also, “Telemarketers” director Sam Lipman-Stern gives us the lowdown on th...
- Added: Mar 26, 2024
- Length: 52:00
This week on “BETA,” actor and comedian Zach Woods on his pitch-perfect NPR parody, “In the Know.” Also, comedian Steph Tolev on being filthy and f...
- Added: Mar 21, 2024
- Length: 52:00
Sarah Rose Etter talks about her surreal novel, 'Ripe.' Also, visual artist Kristine Potter shares the haunting reality behind murder ballads. And ...
- Added: Mar 11, 2024
- Length: 52:00
