Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Judd Apatow

Join comedian Tig Notaro and film director Judd Apatow for live podcast event on Dec. 17

ST.PAUL, Minn., Dec. 9, 2020 – American Public Media’s advice podcast Don’t Ask Tig, hosted by standup comedian and actress Tig Notaro, will present its first virtual live show. Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Judd Apatow will take place via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time. 

Join Tig along with her friend, film director Judd Apatow to finally say goodbye to 2020. Attendees can expect Tig’s deadpan humor and get some questionable yet heartfelt advice. There will also be some surprises—so don’t ask.

Tickets to this virtual event are sold on a sliding scale starting at a minimum of $12 and can be purchased at dontasktig.org/tickets. Audience members who purchase tickets valued at $40 or more will also receive a signed copy of Tig’s memoir “I’m Just a Person.” 

This hour-long show will be recorded and available to ticket holders for viewing after the live event. Ticket holders will also have a chance to submit their own questions to Tig and Judd after confirming their purchase.

What: Don’t Ask Tig: Live with Judd Apatow
When: Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. CST
Where: Live stream via Zoom
How: Tickets are a sliding scale, starting at $12. All proceeds support this public media podcast. You can purchase tickets here.  
Who: This event will be hosted by Tig Notaro, featuring Judd Apatow.

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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.  Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.

Terrible, Thanks for Asking Presents: Happyish Holidays Hosted by Nora McInerny

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 24, 2020 – On Thursday, Dec. 3, Terrible, Thanks for Asking, the award-winning podcast from American Public Media, is presenting its annual Happyish Holidays show as a first-ever free virtual livestreaming event. Hosted by podcaster, writer and performer Nora McInerny, the event will invite fans for an evening of comedy, music and an interactive live voting poll on The Best of the Worst Holiday Stories and Photo Award.

“We all know 2020 has been terrible.  And, many people, including myself, have a complicated relationship with this season in general.” said McInerny.  “I also know from experience that even the worst years have – and need – joy.”

Last year, the Terrible, Thanks for Asking live tour brought a spectacular, theatrical presentation of the podcast to the stage. The team was inspired to produce Happyish Holidays in response to requests from fans, also known as “The Terribles,” to recreate the feeling of community the show’s prior live events had offered. In Happyish Holidays, McInerny and her special guests will bring that same energy to fans, but from the comfort and safety of one’s own home.

What: Happyish Holidays Hosted By Nora McInerny - A Free Virtual Live Show by Terrible, Thanks for Asking
When: Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. CST
Where: Stream this event at happyishholidays.com
How: This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. You may RSVP at happyishholidays.com
Who: The live show will be hosted by Nora McInerny, featuring special guests.

“Terrible, Thanks for Asking built tremendous momentum in the live events space in 2019, selling out in major media markets across the United States, and then 2020 happened,” said APM’s Managing Director of Multiplatform Sales Strategy and Business Development, Thomas De Napoli. “But it has also offered us an opportunity to be thoughtful about how we can adapt to meet fans where they are, including through interactive livestreaming experiences with innovative partners.”

APM enlisted Stage TEN, a leader in remote broadcast, livestreaming, and interactive video, to produce Happyish Holidays. Stage TEN’s newly launched commerce features will power the show's interactive elements and in-show purchase capabilities. Attendees will be able to purchase limited-edition Terrible, Thanks for Asking holiday merchandise in real-time during the show.

“Our platform was built for this moment and for storytellers like Nora,” said President of Stage TEN Studios, Mike Gaston. “The holidays can be a tough time for some of us in any year, but 2020, has felt like an endurance test. Live streaming, interactive video is how we can reify our relationships to one another. And there’s no one better to remind us that even when it’s tough to feel celebratory, at least we have each other.”

Episodes of Terrible, Thanks for Asking are available on Apple Podcasts and all other podcast platforms.

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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches nearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.  Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.

About Stage TEN
Stage TEN’s technology is changing the future of live, interactive content for creators and brands. Delivering the core capabilities of a broadcast control room in a simple web application, Stage TEN enables users to easily produce and distribute professional streams, allowing users to interact and transact with followers around the globe. Live shows can be monetized through transactions and multi-streamed to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter pages for ultimate reach. 

The Splendid Table Presents Turkey Confidential On Thanksgiving Day

Join Francis Lam with guests Jacques Pépin, Samin Nosrat, Mike Solomonov, Sohla El-Waylly and Nora McInerny on November 26.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 12, 2020 – American Public Media’s broadcast The Splendid Table returns with its beloved annual public radio Thanksgiving tradition Turkey Confidential. Host Francis Lam and his culinary companions are back for an afternoon of holiday storytelling and cooking advice on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

From those who need help creating a turkey dinner for one to those planning a socially distanced Thanksgiving meal exchange, Francis and his all-star lineup of guests are here to answer Thanksgiving distress calls during this unparalleled holiday season.

Like many others, The Splendid Table team will be celebrating Thanksgiving a little differently this year and will have a change to its normal format. Instead of taking calls live, the team will answer pre-recorded questions sent in by listeners in advance. 

Joining Francis on this year’s show are a group of spirited guests, including:

• Jacques Pépin, a notable public television host, author and chef. Pépin is the winner of sixteen James Beard Awards, a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award and author of twenty-nine cookbooks.
• Samin Nosrat, a cook, teacher, and author of the James Beard award-winning #1 New York Times best seller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Nosrat is a food columnist at The New York Times Magazine, host and executive producer of the Netflix original documentary series based on her book and the co-host of the podcast Home Cooking.
• Mike Solomonov, a James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic,” author of the bestselling book Israeli Soul and owner of Zahav restaurant in Philadelphia.
• Sohla El- Waylly, a recipe developer and video host well known for her appearances on Bon Appetit, Food52 and Andrew Rea’s Babish Culinary Universe YouTube channel.
• Nora McInerny, an author, performer, entrepreneur and host of APM’s award-winning podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking. 

Listeners can check their local public radio station’s schedule to see if The Splendid Table is available for listening in their area. The Splendid Table also provides a Thanksgiving Guide for recipes and menus as well as more holiday-themed interviews and advice. Tag @splendidtable on Instagram to share Thanksgiving feast photos with the Turkey Confidential team.

The Splendid Table, public radio’s food program and podcast, has been celebrating the intersection of food and life for more than two decades. As a culinary, culture and lifestyle program, it has hosted our nation’s conversations about cooking, sustainability and food culture and has introduced Americans to generations of food dignitaries.

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About American Public Media

American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reachesnearly 17 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. 

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio, Nationwide DMA data, Persons 12+, average of Fall ’19 and Spring ’20.

Francis Lam Named New Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Clarkson Potter

Host of American Public Media’s The Splendid Table promoted by renowned publisher

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 1, 2020 –Today, Penguin Random House imprint Clarkson Potter announces Francis Lam as their new Vice President and Editor-in-Chief. Clarkson Potter focuses on publishing works by award-winning and bestselling chefs, cooks, designers, artists and writers. Lam, who is also the host of American Public Media’s award-winning food program The Splendid Table, previously served as Clarkson Potter’s Editor-at-Large since 2013.

Lam’s prior work at the publishing company was centered on his commitment to celebrating emerging and diverse voices in America’s food culture. Lam was the editor behind some of the most creative and best-selling cookbooks in recent memory. These include two The New York Times bestselling books by Chrissy Teigen, Cravings and Cravings: Hungry for More; David Chang’s current bestselling memoir, Eat a Peach; Toni Tipton-Martin’s acclaimed cookbook, Jubilee and the 2017 James Beard Cookbook of the Year, Victuals, by Ronni Lundy.

“We could not be more thrilled for Francis,” said Sally Swift, co-creator and managing producer of APM’s The Splendid Table. “It is an opportune time in publishing for Francis’ distinctive voice and his devotion to telling the stories of the underrepresented. His perspective on life will do a great deal to move us all along in the right direction, just as he does here weekly on The Splendid Table.”

Lam is a multiple James Beard Award winner and has been the host of APM’s The Splendid Table since 2017.

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About American Public Media

American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. 

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.

American Public Media Teams up with reVolverpodcasts to Deliver Spanish Language Programming

APM’s podcast unit partners with reVolverpodcasts, a multicultural digital audio network, to launch Spanish production of kids science podcast, Brains On!

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 26, 2020 – American Public Media today announces a partnership with reVolverpodcasts, a leader in on-demand audio geared towards multicultural consumers. Through this new venture, APM and reVolverpodcasts will produce Spanish language podcast programming.

APM and reVolverpodcasts first collaboration will be the Spanish production of Brains On! The award-winning science podcast for kids and curious adults is produced by APM. Host Molly Bloom is joined by kid co-hosts, scientists, and reporters to answer fascinating questions about the world. With over 150 episodes, the show encourages kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history.

The new Brains On! en Español will be APM’s first Spanish language podcast. Through this partnership with reVolverpodcasts, APM hopes to expand its audience by making its content available to new and diverse listeners. The first season of Brains On! en Español will include 12 episodes and will feature Spanish-speaking scientists and kids, following the same concept as the original show.

“Honoring our growing multicultural audience at APM means more than translating our existing content, “ said APM’s Managing Director of Sales Strategy and Business Development, Tom De Napoli. “We’re proud of the work we’re doing with reVolverpodcasts to exclusively feature Spanish-speaking scientists, experts and kids at the forefront of Brains On en Español, because we know that to authentically connect with the youngest and fastest growing multicultural groups in the United States, representation is even more important than translation.”

reVolverpodcasts produces top news and entertainment programming for Latino consumers and is in partnership with iHeartRadio, the exclusive sales representative of reVolverpodcasts network.

“Education is one of the most important issues for the Hispanic community, making sure Latino youth receive the best learning opportunities is everybody’s work [including] parents, teachers, and multicultural media such as reVolverpodcasts,” said Jack Hobbs, President of reVolverpodcasts. “We are proud to add the award-winning science podcast for kids Brains On! en Español to our digital platform and supporting our future generation.”

Brains On! en Español will be available exclusively on a major podcast platform that will be announced this fall.

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About American Public Media

American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org.  Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.

About reVolverpodcasts
reVolverpodcasts is the leading multicultural, audio-on-demand content creator and distributor in the U.S. Home to “El Show de Piolín,” “The Power of Us,” and “Don Cheto, Al Aire” plus more than 50 additional programs spanning sports, music, finance, entertainment, lifestyle, health and wellness, inspiration, news, branded content and live events, the podcasts are distributed on reVolverPodcasts.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora and iHeartMedia. For more information about the company, visit www.reVolverpodcasts.com

Tales of Corporate Catastrophe Continue in Spectacular Failures Season Two

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 20, 2020 — American Public Media’s business podcast Spectacular Failures- a show on corporate business disasters- hosted by Lauren Ober returns for its second season on August 3.

Listen to the trailer of Spectacular Failures season two here. To support the show and get early access to the first two episodes, donate by July 23 at spectacularfailures.org/donate.

The new season of Spectacular Failures brings listeners fresh stories of business flops - ranging from the criminal to the absurd - through Ober’s signature narrative style, interviews and original in-depth reporting.

Ober is a charming storyteller whose curiosity about the causes of the biggest business blunders and breakdowns makes her an entertaining companion for audiences. In a genre that is often dominated by male voices, Ober lends her unique perspective to give listeners a fresh look at the stories she covers.  She shines a light on how these business stories are also human stories and shows how at the end of the day, the rich and powerful are just as fallible as the rest of us.

The season premiere dives into a current business that has a shot at not being a “spectacular failure” — Blue Apron. The company struggled to keep its cost in check and to keep the dwindling customer base it had; plus, there were all the other meal delivery companies to compete with. But then COVID-19 struck. The closure of restaurants and the increased interest in home cooked meals gave the company new life, and its stock price jumped. Listen to Ober follow the company in real time and find out if Blue Apron is making the most of its unlikely lifeline.

Spectacular Failures will also dive into the retro glamour days of air travel on Pan Am; the nation’s largest dairy processor Dean Foods going belly up; Forever 21 closing up shop due to the changing whims of teens and the rise of online shopping; and many other stories of corporate tragedy that can’t be missed.

“With all the economic unease caused by the current pandemic, Spectacular Failures provides both entertainment and deeply needed perspective on the historical causes of business failures” said APM’s Lauren Dee, executive producer of Spectacular Failures. “These stories of human failure and corporate missteps provide context for the economic issues we are dealing with today. Fortunately, the show tells these tales in a way that anyone can understand and enjoy, no MBA needed.”

Listeners can find Spectacular Failures on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Learn more at www.spectacularfailures.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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About American Public Media
American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. 

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.

Comedian and Actor Tig Notaro Partners with American Public Media to Host Advice Podcast: Don't Ask Tig

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 15, 2020 — American Public Media is working with renowned comedian Tig Notaro to deliver a dose of honest advice in Don’t Ask Tig, a new podcast. Tig and her guests will do their best to answer life’s most pressing questions, from how to get over heartbreak to how to cut your own hair with toddler scissors. The show will serve up both levity and wisdom in a time when so many people are looking for answers. Don’t Ask Tig premieres July 22.

Listeners can subscribe to Don’t Ask Tig and hear the trailer here.

Named by Rolling Stone one of the best stand-up comics of all time, Tig is bringing her mix of deadpan humor and radical honesty to this new show. Whether she’s talking about how she made it through her own cancer diagnosis or how she and her wife, Stephanie, are keeping their 4-year-old twins entertained during quarantine, Tig gets personal as she answers listeners’ pleas for advice.

With the help of a rotating cast of guests—including Will Ferrell, Sarah Cooper and Glennon Doyle—Tig will field listener’s questions on topics spanning the whole range of human experience. 

“I call the show ‘Don't Ask Tig’ because I want to warn people in advance to not ask for my advice,” said Tig.  “Listeners will likely find that I may not always have the answers, but I'm having a great time trying to help as we all deal with so much uncertainty. My guests are hilarious and insightful, and I'm tremendously excited to share their humor and wisdom with the world.”

Tig was an early voice in the podcasting world, having hosted Professor Blastoff from 2011 to 2015. “Tig is the perfect host to help us see real life—as hard and ridiculous as it may be right now—with humor and clarity,” said APM’s Lauren Dee, executive producer of Don’t Ask Tig. “During these challenging times when we are stuck at home alone or with partners, spouses, roommates, or kids, Don’t Ask Tig is the escape we all need. The show offers real help, even if it’s just a good dose of laughter.”

Don’t Ask Tig episodes are released weekly and will include original new music by Edie Brickell, one of Tig’s all-time favorite artists.  Listeners can find Don’t Ask Tig on Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms. Learn more at www.dontasktig.org and follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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About American Public Media

American Public Media® (APM) is the national programming and distribution division of American Public Media Group and reaches 19 million listeners via approximately 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, and the leading classical music programs in the nation. APM offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on APM, visit americanpublicmedia.org. 

Source: Data are copyright Nielsen Audio. Data are estimates only.