WSJ Speakeasy

Covering pop culture, entertainment, celebrity news and the arts, WSJ Speakeasy's Christopher Farley provides the inside scoop you need. Listen to weekly updates on movies, television, music, books and more from the staff of the popular WSJ Speakeasy blog.

Kim Dickens' Path to 'Fear the Walking Dead'

Actress Kim Dickens sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers for a conversation about her road to "Fear the Walking Dead" and "House of Cards" and what's behind the super-fandom of today's new golden age of television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-06
29:11

Jeff Bridges on Sleeper Hit 'Hell Or High Water'

Actor Jeff Bridges joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about the sleeper hit 'Hell Or High Water,' and how it became one of the most acclaimed films of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-01
16:37

'Southside' Director, Star on Obamas' First Date

Director Richard Tanne and star Parker Sawyers discuss the new film "Southside With You," which recounts Barack Obama's first date with a young lawyer named Michelle Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-24
27:04

Colson Whitehead Talks 'The Underground Railroad'

Author Colson Whitehead joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about his new novel 'The Underground Railroad,' which tackles the topic of slavery by posing the question, "What if the Underground Railroad were an actual railroad?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-10
26:13

Underground Airlines: Ben Winters Rewrites History

Bestselling author Ben Winters talks to Christopher John Farley about his provocative new book, "Underground Airlines," which blends current events and an alternate history where slavery still exists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-02
31:48

Cops: Fact and Fiction With Conlon and Channer

Christopher John Farley talks about the current issues and controversies impacting the police world with Edward Conlon, author of the celebrated memoir "Blue Blood," and Colin Channer, whose book of poems, "Providential," examines the key themes facing police today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-20
34:53

Shiri Appleby Talks the Reality Behind 'UnREAL'

Actress Shiri Appleby joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about the success of Lifetime's hit drama "UnREAL," offering an inside look at how reality shows are really produced, and what it was like directing her co-stars this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-18
14:44

Kristen Stewart Talks Woody Allen's 'Cafe Society'

Actress Kristen Stewart joins Christopher John Farley to talk about auditioning for Woody Allen in her new film, 'Cafe Society,' and what she really thinks about playing a female James Bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-14
12:14

Viggo Mortensen Talks New Film 'Captain Fantastic'

Actor Viggo Mortensen joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about going off the grid in his new film, "Captain Fantastic," which explores how pop culture consumption has led us astray from our elemental roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-12
21:27

Author Bob Proehl on 'A Hundred Thousand Worlds'

Author Bob Proehl sits down with WSJ Speakeasy's Michael Calia to discuss his new book, "A Hundred Thousand Worlds," the Comic-Con age's definitive novel about a road trip through geek culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-12
23:17

Author Nicole Dennis-Benn on 'Here Comes the Sun'

Author Nicole Dennis-Benn discusses 'Here Comes the Sun: A Novel,' which takes a look at the other side of the Jamaican tourism industry through a woman's fight for independence within her community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-11
28:01

Why Elaine Hendrix Loves 'Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll'

Actress Elaine Hendrix discusses the road that led to FX's "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll," how rock continues to captivate audiences, and why the new season will thrive with a woman's touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

07-07
28:22

'Game of Thrones' Experts Dissect Season Finale

Years after launching the fan site, Westeros.org, Elio M. Garcia Jr. and Linda Antonsson, superfans turned bestselling authors, discuss HBO's sixth season finale, and remind us why they're the foremost experts on all things "Game of Thrones." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-27
24:46

'Game of Thrones' Season Finale: A Speakeasy Recap

It's a Speakeasy round table on the explosive season finale of "Game of Thrones," as Mike Ayers, Mike Calia and Sarene Leeds break down all things season six of the ever-popular HBO series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-27
36:33

Barron, LaValle and Tremblay: From Fear To Fiction

Acclaimed dark fiction writers Laird Barron, Victor LaValle and Paul Tremblay sit down with Speakeasy's Michael Calia to discuss the key to good horror fiction, the state of the genre, and the new realms of fear in today's world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-27
36:51

'Veep's' Tim Simons Loves Playing Hateable 'Jonah'

Actor Timothy Simons sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers to discuss his road from a small town in Maine to playing "the most hateable twerp" on TV in HBO's acclaimed comedy "Veep." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-20
39:37

From 'Orange' to 'Purple' With Danielle Brooks

Actress Danielle Brooks sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers to discuss her journey to starring in Broadway's "The Color Purple" revival, and why people still connect with "Orange Is the New Black" in the wake of it's fourth season premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-16
37:10

Nancy Isenberg on Class, History and 'White Trash'

Author Nancy Isenberg joins Christopher John Farley to discuss her new book, "White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America," which takes on the myths told about the class system and equality throughout U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-15
24:52

Ezra Edelman Discusses 'O.J.: Made in America'

Director Ezra Edelman sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers to discuss the making "O.J.: Made in America," his new ESPN documentary that takes an in-depth look at O.J. Simpson's downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-14
39:31

Holly Taylor Talks 'The Americans' Fourth Season

Speakeasy host Sarene Leeds talks with Holly Taylor, who stars in the cold-war spy drama, "The Americans," which just wrapped its fourth season on FX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06-09
28:13

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