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Bruce Feiler is a bestselling author, popular TED Talk-er and PBS host. On this milestone 25th episode of Grind & Flow, Bruce gets into the daily nuts and bolts — and emotional management — of his work, which often tackles epic-scale topics. An avowed “Explain-a-holic,” Bruce has illuminated a…

What about you? Ever had your life forever altered by a creative work? A singular book, song or filmthat said things you felt but couldn’t express yourself? Jamil Jude knows thefeeling. A college production of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” rearranged his DNA,and diverted him from a career in S…

For 18 whirlwind months, May Pang shared a life — and an apartment — with John Lennon during what might be the wildest and most fascinating era of his post-Beatle life.  She’s now touring galleries across the US with a remarkable collection of private photos of John. In this episode, May recalls J…

The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds” might be the Citizen Kane of pop albums. But what happened with the aborted follow-up, “Smile”? How and why did the project go off the rails and get shelved...only to grow in reputation over the decades and fuel the “Brian Wilson is a Genius” flame?   Well, the rest o…

What does #geniusAF MARK MOTHERSBAUGH do to stay centered and inspired? The prolific film composer and Devo co-founder reveals the helpful daily practice he’s maintained for half a century. Mark also shares tales of Wes Anderson and how our “deficits” can lead to transformative super powers.

Andrew Westover, PhD of Atlanta’s High Museum serves up inspiring ways he and his colleagues are evolving — and preserving — the role of art museums in our civic and personal lives as "a place for you to be."

Biographer Warren Zanes unpacks one of rock and roll’s greatest WTF moments – Bruce Springsteen’s release of the seminal “Nebraska” album. It was shaggy! Imperfect! A work totally alien to our current, carefully-curated social  media culture. Zanes book on the album is the basis for a new motion pi…

“Just existing can be hard, Maybe living is an art…” Amanda Shires sings on her new album, “Nobody’s Girl.” This collection of songs is at once triumphant and raw, documenting the aftermath of a very public divorce. So how’s she holding up? Amanda talks frankly about her current state, the benefits…

How does singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega conquer creative dry spells? (Hint: Form is your friend!) Also - caregiving in a time of widespread crisis and how it informed her acclaimed new album, "Flying With Angels." PLUS! Her inside scoop on a legendary career. #caregiving #songwriting #sel…