Julian Fleisher

Julian Fleisher appears in the following:

Ira Glass In Three Acts

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Public radio superstar host Ira Glass switches seats and becomes guest on The Naked American Songbook. 

Rachel Bloom: Musical Comedy Ex-pert

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Rachel Bloom, star and co-creator of the CW show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, is also a Disney Princess impersonator, a student of musical comedy, and a fan of kosher wine.

Stephin Merritt Gets Naked, Live

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Naked American Songbook went LIVE with singer-songwriter-producer-genius Stephin Merritt, the force behind at least one indie-cult classic group, The Magnetic Fields.

Judge Julian Presides Over Sweet Georgia Brown

Tuesday, July 04, 2017

Naked American Songbook host Julian Fleisher once again puts on his wig and grabs his gavel for another installment of... Judge Julian!

The Magic of Disney

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

In this Naked American Songbook EXTRA, host Julian Fleisher finds some Disney magic in conversations with Darren Criss, Rachel Bloom, and Alan Cumming!

Lea DeLaria + Bowie = Jazz

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

In this Naked American Songbook EXTRA, hear Orange is the New Black star Lea DeLaria tell the tale of meeting Stephen Sondheim... and almost meeting David Bowie.

44 Charlton: Pilobolus, Liz Miele and Elevator Repair Service

Friday, June 02, 2017

In the final show of the season, Julian Fleisher hosts acclaimed dance company Pilobolus, stand-up comedian Liz Miele and theater performance by Elevator Repair Service. 

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Ari Shapiro Always Says Yes!

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Ari Shapiro, has been moonlighting for Pink Martini since 2009. In honor of the group's most recent album & their current tour we're bringing you more of Ari's & Julian's conversation! 

Neil deGrasse Tyson's Environmental Take on Paul Simon

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

In this bonus EXTRA episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson guides us through lyrical artifacts left by Paul Simon!

44 Charlton: Wali Collins, Jessica Rowboat, Dance Cartel and Prune's Gabrielle Hamilton

Friday, May 05, 2017

Hosted by Julian Fleisher and featuring comedian Wali Collins, singer-songwriter Jessica Rowboat, dance company The Dance Cartel and Prune restaurant's Gabrielle Hamilton.

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Ella, Eternal: A Centenary Celebration of the First Lady of Song

Monday, April 24, 2017

On the eve of what would be the great American jazz singer's 100th birthday, we honor Ella Fitzgerald with performances by celebrated artists.

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Stephin Merritt Sees the Signs

Friday, March 10, 2017

Last month, host Julian Fleisher and guest Stephin Merritt talked songs in front of an audience for the first-ever live taping of the Naked American Songbook. 

44 Charlton: Cody Owen Stine, DysFunkTional SoleZ, Paul Tran, Joel Kim Booster and Ben Seretan

Friday, February 03, 2017

Watch a our monthly feast of music, comedy, dance, poetry, art, and more hosted by the inimitable Julian Fleisher.

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44 Charlton: Kenny Shults, Miles Hodges, Eric Schmalenberger, American Candy and Champagne Jerry

Friday, January 06, 2017

Watch a live video stream featuring comedy by Kenny Shults, poetry by Miles Hodges, circus performance by Eric Schmalenberger and music by American Candy and Champagne Jerry. 

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44 Charlton is Back with Music, Comedy, Magic and Boylesque

Friday, November 04, 2016

Watch a video stream featuring music by Julian Velard and Vicky Kristina Barcelona, comedy by Sydnee Washington, illusions by Steve Cuiffo and a boylesque act by James Tigger! Ferguson. 

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Julian Fleisher Launches 44 Charlton, a Variety Show

Friday, October 07, 2016

Featuring comedian Michelle Buteau, music by Adam Platt and Amy Leon, a scary story from horror filmmaker Larry Fessenden and a performance by Adrienne Truscott.

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Happy Birthday Mel Tormé

Thursday, September 08, 2016

Today Julian brings you his favorite Mel Tormé performances and Naked American Songbook moments in honor of the singer's birthday on September 13th!

Julian Judges Peggy Lee and Sarah Vaughan

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Naked American Songbook host Julian Fleisher is once again putting on his wig and grabbing his gavel to become Judge Julian!

Ana Gasteyer, GOP Royalty

Friday, July 22, 2016

Ana Gasteyer dropped by the Naked American studios to talk biz, Stephen King, Porgy & Bess, and her alleged 15 year marriage to a member of GOP gentry. Preview her episode here!

Happy Birthday, Cole Porter!

Thursday, June 09, 2016

What a swell party this is, for Cole Porter's 125th Birthday! At Naked American Songbook Headquarters, we're celebrating with this extra special extra episode.