interviews

Dan Patrick Teaming With IMDb and Amazon for New Podcast

Adam Sandler is the first guest on “That Scene with Dan Patrick,” which debuted this week

"The Office" Star Creed Bratton Reflects on His Not-So-Secret Musical Career

Bratton just released his ninth full-length album, "Slightly Altered"

The Ins and Outs of Porsche Collecting, According to a Renowned Butt Surgeon

Dr. Evan Goldstein talks us through his vintage car collection and offers advice for newcomers

Caleb Landry Jones Talks Daydreams, Roy Orbison and His Psychedelic Debut Album

"The Mother Stone" was culled from some 800 songs recorded by the mercurial actor-songwriter

The World According to Smokey Robinson

We chatted with the Motown legend about golf, yoga and why he feels better than ever at 80

Matty Matheson Is the Hardest Working Man in Food Biz

The longtime Vice muse now hosts a show on YouTube, where he's taking things into his own hands

Alonzo Mourning Discusses the Evolution of the NBA Big Man

Mourning discusses his rivalry with Shaq and how he'd match up with today's best young centers

Jonathan Lethem Talks Film Adaptations, Superhero Movies and Parenthood

Edward Norton's adaptation of Lethem's "Motherless Brooklyn" hits theaters this weekend after 20 years of development

The World's Foremost Street-Style Photographer Turns to India

"The Sartorialist. India" challenges Western notions of fashion — even though the looks themselves often remain the same

Twin Peaks Are Older and Wiser, But Don’t Call Them Grown Up

With their latest album, "Lookout Low," the Chicago band throws in everything from Stones swagger to E Street Band-esque horn arrangements

Texas-Style Bourbon Is a Thing, and It Deserves a Place in Your Bar

Waco-based distillery Balcones is inspired by Texan grains, Scotch and craft beer

How Jon Buscemi Went From Stockbroker to Sneaker Mogul to Whiskey Baron

Jon Buscemi's first batch of Wolves Whiskey sold out in a number of days

“The Nightingale” Is a Traumatic but Necessary Film. You’ve Been Warned.

Aisling Franciosi discusses the brutal but cathartic shoot she endured for "Babadook" director Jennifer Kent's second film

The Arf of Jeff Goldblum: Actor Talks About Going to ‘Isle of Dogs’

The famously chill thespian barks bad alongside Bryan Cranston in Wes Anderson's latest film.

Bare-Knuckle Boxing: What to Know Before You Enter the Ring

Fight analyst and commentator Robin Black about the brutal appeal of the sport.

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Spanish Love Songs Are the World’s Most Anguished Great Band

On “No Joy,” the indie-punk group finds love (and synths) in its own bleak way

Exploring the Secret History of New York’s Most Influential Music Venues

An interview with Jesse Rifkin, author of “This Must Be the Place: Music, Community and Vanished Spaces in New York City”

John Yau on the Changes He's Witnessed in the Art World

His thoughtful new book offers a new lens on contemporary art

Did a Cult Hide in Plain Sight for Several Decades in New York City?

Alexander Stille, author of “The Sullivanians,” on secret histories, therapeutic turf wars and what makes something a cult

How Icemaking Changed Cocktail History Forever

An interview with Amy Brady, author of “Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks — A Cool History of a Hot Commodity”

What’s Star NFL Defensive End Nick Bosa’s Worst Fear? The Same as Yours.

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is ready for next season with the 49ers

Could Rethinking Parking Spots Lead to More Livable Cities?

We talked with Henry Grabar about his new book “Paved Paradise”

Excerpt: Soccer Legend Diego Maradona's Last Interview

The finale of "Diego Maradona: The Last Interview" is the final interview the Argentina legend gave before his 2020 death

How a Michelin-Starred Chef Deals With Stress in the Industry

The FX series "The Bear" may be a fictionalized version, but British chef Jason Atherton has seen the real costs of working in the business up close

What Years of Pimping Rides Taught Xzibit About the Human Condition

His mid-2000s MTV show was actually about a lot more than cars, according to the 48-year-old rapper

Whitney Turns Heartache Into Pure Pop Bliss

The Chicago group returns with the surprisingly optimistic "SPARK"

Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs on Interceptions and Trash Talk

The 23-year-old led the NFL in interceptions last season with 11 picks and was ranked No. 23 on the "NFL Top 100” list

Legendary Travel Writer and Editor Don George Shares His Secrets

We caught up with the world traveler during his annual Bay Area conference

Snoop Dogg on the Kitchen Hack He Taught Martha Stewart

When cooking bacon, it’s all about the sound