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The Dinner Party Download

Welcome to The Dinner Party Download, a fast and funny hour of culture, food and conversation: “public radio’s arts & leisure section.” In every episode you’ll learn a joke; bone up on an odd bit ... Read more

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Debate Party Download “InstaPod!” Feat. Maureen Dowd

Debate Party Download “InstaPod!” Feat. Maureen Dowd

Surprise! It’s our first-ever extra-special-InstaPod! Normally, we help you win your dinner parties, but today we’re goi... Read more

26 Sep 2016

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Ranked #2

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Episode 348: Sam Heughan, Sebastian Junger, Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero

Episode 348: Sam Heughan, Sebastian Junger, Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero

“Outlander” star Sam Heughan drops by to deliver some hair care tips before answering a few of our listeners’ etiquette ... Read more

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374: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ottessa Moshfegh, Beer Porridge

374: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ottessa Moshfegh, Beer Porridge

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Episode 350: Rashida Jones, Yo-Yo Ma, Tegan and Sara

Episode 350: Rashida Jones, Yo-Yo Ma, Tegan and Sara

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It’s a special live(ly) edition of the DPD, recorded in front of a sold-out L.A. crowd! Actor Jason Schwartzman revisits... Read more

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381: Thomas Middleditch, Justin Simien, Cold War Kids

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21 Apr 2017

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Dinner for One: Jordan Peele Reflects on the Real Horrors at the Heart of ‘Get Out’

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This week, something a little different! We’re giving you the first in an all-new series we’re calling “Dinner for One” ... Read more

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2015 DPD Holiday Special: Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, Fran Lebowitz, Macklemore

2015 DPD Holiday Special: Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, Fran Lebowitz, Macklemore

We’ve made a special episode of “The Dinner Party Download” stuffed with holiday goodness. Hip-hop legend Darryl McDanie... Read more

17 Dec 2015

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Episode 233: Liev Schreiber, Wild Belle, and Cheese Drama

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This Week: We take a brief holiday break (and hope you’re able to do the same) and leave you with this choice episode fr... Read more

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377: Gillian Jacobs, Sam Richardson, Jay Som

377: Gillian Jacobs, Sam Richardson, Jay Som

Actor Gillian Jacobs shares her “Love” for her Netflix show and public radio… Comedian Sam Richardson finds a friend — a... Read more

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Episode 315: Jason Segel, Diablo Cody, and Three Cool Cats

Encore Broadcast: This week we revisit one of our favorite 2015 episodes: Actor Jason Segel turns over a new leaf, as Da... Read more

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Episode 217: Arctic Monkeys, Van Jones, and Fashion Asylums

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This week: Britrock superstars Arctic Monkeys provide a party playlist (and a dessert recipe)… Van Jones plays with Cros... Read more

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Episode 313: Liev Schreiber, Joshua Oppenheimer, Mark Ronson

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Episode 329: Alicia Vikander, Randall Munroe, EL VY

Episode 329: Alicia Vikander, Randall Munroe, EL VY

Encore Broadcast: Alicia Vikander, star of “The Danish Girl,” on why she hates Pictionary… “xkcd” cartoonist Randall Mun... Read more

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