Mike Birbiglia was on the Lopate Show (along with "This American Life" host Ira Glass) to talk about writing, directing and starring in the new film, "Sleepwalk With Me." He also told us what he's been listening to and that he's a fan of "Friday Night Lights." Find out what else he's a fan of!

Denis O'Hare was on the Lopate Show, along with co-star Amy Adams, to discuss playing The Baker in the Shakespeare in the Park production of "Into the Woods." He also told us about watching his son grow up and his love of science fiction. Find out what else Denis O'Hare's been reading recently.

Amy Adams was on the Lopate Show recently, along with co-star Denis O'Hare, to talk about playing The Baker's Wife in the Shakespeare in the Park production of "Into the Woods." She also told us that she's a fan of crime documentaries. Find out what else Amy Adams has been watching recently!

Graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to talk about writing and directing the film, "Chicken with Plums," based on her book. She also told us about throwing knives and why she listens to klezmer music...

Karen Thompson Walker was on the show to talk about her debut novel The Age of Miracles. Find out what books she's been reading lately.

Jenny Brown, founder of the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, has strong, passionate opinions about animal welfare. She shares some of her opinions about what to read and listen to.

9-time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri was on the Lopate Show recently. He talked about his career and he also told us what his favorite comfort food is. (It sounds perfect for the summer heat!)

Cheryl Strayed spoke to guesthost Julie Burstein on the Leonard Lopate Show recently. They discussed Strayed's advice column. She's collected some of her favorite columns in the book, Tiny Beautiful Things. And she also told us about some of her favorite things, tiny, beautiful or otherwise.

Bravo executive Andy Cohen spoke to guesthost Jonathan Capehart about his love of pop culture and bringing the Real Housewives to televisions everywhere. He shared some of the books he's read -- and loved -- recently.

Annie Baker was on the Lopate Show to discuss her adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" at the SoHo Rep. She also told us that she's a fan of Texas. Find out what else Annie's a fan of!

Michael Shannon was on the Lopate Show to discuss starring in the new adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" at the SoHo Rep. He also shared his, um,  unusual pairing of comfort foods.

Activist, environmental leader, and priest Bob Massie was on the Lopate Show to talk about his remarkable life. He also told us what he's reading and listening to these days!

MSNBC host Chris Hayes was on the Lopate Show to explain why Americans are more skeptical of our national institutions than ever. He also told us what his favorite comfort food is -- it sounds so good, it might be ours now, too!

Janet Groth was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about her 2 decades working at The New Yorker. She also told us that she's fan of popcorn -- as long as it's made her way. Find out what else she's a fan of!

Pollster Stan Greenberg was on the Lopate Show, along with political strategist James Carville, to talk about how the middle class is getting squeezed in today's economy. He also told us he's a fan of the TV show "Homeland." Find out what else he's a fan of!

Political strategist James Carville was on the Lopate Show, along with pollster Stan Greenberg, to discuss how the middle class is getting squeezed in today's economy. He also told us that he's a fan of the weather. Find out what else James Carville's a fan of!

"Moonrise Kingdom"'s Jason Schwartzman shares a few of his favorite movies, books, and foods with us!

Dave Hill is in love with Chilli from TLC and death metal by Swedish Satanists! Find out what else he likes!

Find out what Jeff Dupre, producer and co-director of "Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present," has been watching, reading, and listening to lately.

Filmmaker Matthew Akers, co-director of the documentary "Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present" recommends the documentary "Tchoupitoulas." Find out what else he recommends.