Join us this week on the Anne Levine Show as we explore tenuous ties to a 1946 Guy Lombardo hit, weaving nostalgia (and probably imagination) into our Thanksgiving reflections. Together, we savor memories of exquisite feasts and heirloom china, while acknowledging the complex history of the holiday. Despite the rain, […]
Accents aren’t for everybody. We kick off our Thanksgiving special with a nod to Tones on Tail‘s hit “Go” from 1984, launching into a lively chat about the peculiarities of leap years, followed by a quick introduction to the show for those who have never heard us before (I know, […]
How did the cherry tomato come to be? Join us on the Anne Levine Show as we unfold these unexpected tales alongside the backdrop of autumn’s arrival and the flurry of Jewish holidays. From contemplating the art of hosting in a sukkah to recommending “Ushpizin” as your go-to film, we’ve […]
Join us for an emotional tribute to the legendary Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who recently passed away at the age of 96. We reminisce about her trailblazing radio show, “Sexually Speaking,” recalling personal stories such as our friend Patrick’s memorable call-in where he sought her advice on his sexuality and health […]
Ever wondered how the term “geek” evolved from its circus origins to encompass today’s tech-savvy, fandom-driven enthusiasts? We take a stroll down memory lane, unpacking the term’s complex past and acknowledging the mixed legacy of circus sideshows. Our conversation includes a poignant reflection on Katherine Dunn’s “Geek Love,” a tale […]
As we crank up the volume with a throwback to Big Pig’s iconic track, Breakaway, it’s remarkable how a single song can transport us through time—this episode is an audio time capsule just waiting to be unwrapped for probably one person alone. Music isn’t just background noise; it’s the soundtrack […]
Your guide: Anne Levine, Happy to be here, Beef with Artemis (Factual), Apologizing for the Peanuts, Weight loss, Women’s Clothing Sizes (Wtf), How to find both your size and the best deal for new clothes, Spanx trousers, Working the System, The cricket onslaught, Miscreant Mice and Creepy Flying Squirrels. Plus: […]
Things about Iris Apfel, Other Jewish people, Anne’s OTHER date with a Taxi Driver (hoo boy), David Mamet: Worst Tenant Ever, “Meeting” on Twitter, Sandwiches from Bizalion’s, Michael forgot the Ham, Beyonce Culturally appropriates her own culture (Texas Hold ‘Em), Not Taylor Swift’s New Song (The Ring), Tad and Blaise, […]
Babs was there to tell us some stuff at the SAG/AFTRA Awards, More Streisand Talk™, Barbra’s Mall, Cloning Samantha Streisand, Nature VS Nurture, More Babs, Red Carpet Looks (Margot Robbie, Ali Wang, Jessica Chastain, etc.), Jessica VS Jodie, True Detective – Night Country, Renaming a weekday, Cillian Murphy, AI and […]
