The adventures of comedy duo Ahna Tessler and Lauren Engel, who make their way to L.A. with their Hollywood pitch. Also this week, “Phantom limbs” in history and literature; three songs on three banjos from musician Tony Trischka; a fourth song, this one from John Linnell of They Might Be Giants; and one-minute vacations from around the world.
Down and Out (and Up and Down) in Hollywood
Three Banjos
Use It or Lose It, Part II
Activist lexicographer Erin McKean checks up on John Linnell of the band "They Might Be Giants," to see if he’s delivered on his promise to promote three under-appreciated words. Produced by Julie Subrin.
Phantom Limbs
The Third Banjo
The third of three new banjo compositions by Tony Trischka, this one played on his Stelling Sunflower.
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