Sam Briger
Stories
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'The Wager' chronicles shipwreck, mutiny and murder at the tip of South America
David Grann discusses his book about an 18th-century British warship that wrecked along the coast of Patagonia. Martin Scorsese is slated to direct the film adaptation. Originally broadcast in 2023.
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Actor David Tennant does it all, from 'Doctor Who' to Shakespeare to podcasting
The Scottish actor played Doctor Who for five years, and has been the lead in many Shakespearean plays. His podcast, David Tennant Does a Podcast With... is now in its third season.
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Mark Ruffalo shed the Hulk suit and had 'a blast' making 'Poor Things'
Set in Victorian times, Poor Things was a departure from Ruffalo's prior work in movies like Zodiac and Spotlight, and his Marvel role as the Incredible Hulk. Originally broadcast Feb. 13, 2024.
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Folk musician Jerron Paxton stops in for music and conversation
Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica — among other instruments. He's known for performing music from the 1920s and 30s. Paxton's new album of original songs is Things Done Changed.
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After 'Felicity' and a stint as a spy, Keri Russell embraces her role as a 'Diplomat'
Russell played a Soviet spy in The Americans. She stars as a foreign service officer who becomes the U.S. ambassador in London in the Netflix series The Diplomat. Originally broadcast April 17, 2023.
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After John le Carré's death, his son had the 'daunting' task to revive George Smiley
Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picks up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the new novel, Karla's Choice.
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'Always Sunny' creator Rob McElhenney on his pandemic purchase: a Welsh soccer team
McElhenney says he bought the team to “bring hope to a town that had fallen on hard times." The FX series Welcome to Wrexham chronicles the team and its owners and fans.
