Best Thomas Funke Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 306: From the Vault: May 2022: PBS #203 Part 3_KEVIN SAMUELS 30:01

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This segment of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL was taken from Episode #203 originally broadcasted on May 30, 2022. DR CANDACE ELAINE, Clinical Psychologist/Consultant/Wellness Coach in Southern California (left bottom) & DR CHASE MOORE, Educational Psychologist in Northern California (center bottom) are joined by Houston Psychiatrist DR ALLISON McDADE (righ…

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Episode 305: From the Vault: January 2024: PBS #244 Part 2 29:59

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January 2024: This segment of PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL stems from the "Mastering The Message" episode leading into a highly contested election season. This edition features California Governor GAVIN NEWSOM and political journalist ROLAND MARTIN who break down what it means to go on offense with a foot-forward approach to engaging with political oppone…

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Best Of: Samin Nosrat / Elizabeth Gilbert 48:09

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After the tremendous success of Salt Fat Acid Heat, chef and author Samin Nosrat realized she needed to recalibrate her life. "I really believed on some level if I achieved all of these things, that that would fill this hole of loneliness in my heart," she tells Fresh Air's Sam Briger. Nosrat's new book, Good Things, is about sharing food with the …

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Jimmy Kimmel's Path To Late Night 44:37

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With Jimmy Kimmel Live! at the center of a free speech debate, we're revisiting Kimmel's 2013 interview with Terry Gross. The late night host talked about his David Letterman obsession as a teen and the pressure of putting on a late night show. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews House of Guinness, the new Netflix series by Stephen Knight, who …

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Live Latin Extravaganza 59:04

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This classic episode features Afropop Worldwide’s original live recordings of stellar artists Joe Arroyo (Colombia) in London, Paulina Tomayo (Ecuador) in Quito, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas (Cuba) in New York, Los Van Van (Cuba) in Havana, and Willie Colon in New York.Produced by Sean BarlowAPWW #292By Afropop Worldwide

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Scarlett Johansson & June Squibb On 'Eleanor The Great' 43:54

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Actor Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut with Eleanor The Great, about a 94-year-old woman who claims her dead friend's Holocaust story as her own. "It's rare to feel surprised when you read a script," Johansson says. Squibb stars as Eleanor. They spoke with Tonya Mosley about Squibb's Broadway nickname, Johansson's memories of working …

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Episode 498 - Catching Up with Houston Hospitality Veteran Jonathan Horowitz 56:07

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Today on the show Eric has in depth conversation with Houston hospitality veteran Jonathan Horowitz. The pair discuss Jonathan's leaving from the Houston Hospitality Alliance, how he found his way into commercial real estate, the ramifications of the pandemic on the restaurant industry, the difficulties that are now present within the industry post…

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Samin Nosrat Is Embracing 'Good Things' 45:39

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After the tremendous success of Salt Fat Acid Heat, chef and author Samin Nosrat realized she needed to recalibrate her life. "I really believed on some level if I achieved all of these things, that that would fill this hole of loneliness in my heart," she tells Fresh Air's Sam Briger. Nosrat's new book, Good Things, is about sharing food with the …

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Episode 497 - Local Public Eatery and a One Michelin Star Restaurant Comparison 34:16

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CultureMap contributor Brianna McClane is back on What's Eric Eating. Eric and Brianna discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Candente claiming the space formerly occupied by Mandito's for it's 2nd location, Tacos A Go Go's 2 new locations opening with cocktails by Bobby Heugel, and the fall restaurant o…

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Elizabeth Gilbert On Love, Loss, And Liberation 44:43

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Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir, All the Way to the River, is an unflinching personal account of addiction, grief, and healing. The book tells the story of her relationship with Rayya Elias, first her hairstylist and friend, and later her romantic partner, who died of pancreatic and liver cancer in 2018. Gilbert writes about leaving her marriage for…

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Best Of: Jude Law / Pedro Pascal 47:18

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Jude Law now stars in the thriller series Black Rabbit on Netflix. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the show, working with a dialect coach, and why he worked with a perfumer to play Henry VIII. Rock critic Ken Tucker shares some of his favorite music releases of the fall, and Pedro Pascal talks about how his dance training helped him become a bette…

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Robert Redford, Over The Years 45:12

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The legendary actor died Tuesday at age 89. He spoke with Terry Gross about his movies, creating the Sundance Film Festival and Institute, and why he couldn't wait to leave school and Southern California. "I wasn't learning the way I was supposed to learn. I realized that my education was going to happen when I got out in the world." Interviews are…

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Jude Law 43:45

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Jude Law's new Netflix series Black Rabbit with Jason Bateman follows two brothers in New York City, one a successful restaurateur, the other on the run and in debt. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the series, using a perfumer to get into character to play Henry VIII and why he almost turned down his break-out role in The Talented Mr. Ripley. Lear…

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Hispanic Heritage Month: A History of Puerto Rican Salsa 59:04

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The first time Puerto Rican bandleader Willie Rosario heard the word salsa applied to the Cuban-style music he played was in Venezuela, where DJ Phidias Danilo first popularized it. Subsequently applied as a marketing tool by Fania Records in New York, the word quickly became a marker of Puerto Rican identity. We talk to the founding bandleaders of…

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Episode 496 - Top Chef Winner Tristen Epps of Buboy 42:50

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Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Tristen Epps of Buboy. Tristen speaks with Eric about how scrambled eggs and Japanese TV set him on a path towards being a chef, his initial stint in Houston, why he decided on Houston for his big city experience, meeting/working with Marcus Samuelsson, pushing the idea of what really is fine dining cuisine, w…

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50 UP Hikes; Bog & Nature Walk 9:12

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0.3 Mile Interpretive trail, boardwalk & beach.By Thomas Funke

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How Charlie Kirk Became A Voice Of Conservative Youth 44:15

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination on Sept. 10, NYT reporter Robert Draper talks with Terry Gross about the conservative activist's rise and legacy. Draper profiled Kirk earlier this year and stayed in touch up to the day before his death. We also discuss right-wing extremist Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk’s with a large following. Learn mo…

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Mary Roach On Our Remarkable, Replaceable Bodies 46:10

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Science writer Mary Roach is fascinated by the human body, especially, she says, the "gooey bits and pieces of us that are performing miracles on a daily basis. Roach has done deep dives on human cadavers, the digestive system and the science of sex. Now, in Replaceable You, she chronicles both the history of body part replacement (including prosth…

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Episode 495 - Butter Funk Kitchen and Southern Jerks 36:25

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On today's podcast Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan! Eric and Felice discuss some of the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene including the closure of Bosscat Kitchen & Libations' in River Oaks, ChòpnBlọk being named to the New York Times' 50 Best Restaurants in America list, and chef Kate McClean's departure…

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Million Steps: Van Riper to Ishpeming 10:32

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Drunks & pavementBy Thomas Funke

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The Cost Of Gun Violence On Black Life 45:07

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee's new memoir, A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America, is part history, and part personal. He traces the bloody history Black Americans have with firearms, recalls the gun violence in his own youth and follows his ancestors’ path back to Ghana. The book reads like a p…

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Terry Gross On 50 Years Of Fresh Air (Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso) 1:40:34

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This month marks 50 years of Terry Gross as the host of Fresh Air. What began in 1975 as a local experiment at WHYY in Philadelphia has since grown into a national institution—one that not only transformed public radio, but laid the groundwork for the world of podcasting.To commemorate a half-century on the air, Terry Gross joins us for a rare appe…

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Best Of: Rob Reiner On 'Spinal Tap II' / Billy Strings 48:37

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Rob Reiner talks with Terry Gross about directing the new sequel to Spinal Tap, the mockumentary about a heavy metal band. He’ll also talk about his remarkable life and career, like directing When Harry Met Sally and starring in All in the Family. Also, singer songwriter and guitarist Billy Strings is one of the rare bluegrass musicians who can fil…

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Inside Netflix's 'Adolescence' 44:19

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The Netflix miniseries follows a 13-year-old accused of murdering a girl from his school. Co-creator and star Stephen Graham says he read about similar crimes and wanted to know: "Why is this happening?" Graham spoke with Sam Briger about the crime that inspired the show, fatherhood, and the unusual way the show was shot — in one single take. Adole…

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NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner 44:52

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Veteran Air Force linguist Reality Winner was working at the NSA in 2017 when she leaked a classified document to the press about Russian election interference. Soon after, the FBI showed up at her door. She was sentenced to five years in prison and was released in 2021. Winner's new memoir is I Am Not Your Enemy. She spoke with Terry Gross. Also, …

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Episode 494 - Jacques Varon and Evan McCarley of Baso 35:47

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Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Jacques Varon and Evan McCarley of Baso. The pair speak with Eric about how they first got connected, the evolution of Baso since it first opened, the addition of Sarah Dowling to the team, the incredible wine list, what they've learned from their customers, what it's meant to be part of the Michelin Guide, th…

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50 UP Hikes: Cascade Falls 9:14

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Ottawa National Forest, Two trails in one!By Thomas Funke

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The Future Of Free And Fair Elections 45:45

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Before 2026's midterms, President Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines, and change voting rules. Legal expert Richard Hasen discusses the future of free and fair elections in America. "What's it going to mean to have to stand up to the government to make sure that people have their right to vote?" Hasen says. "I think i…

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Rob Reiner's 'Spinal Tap' Still Goes To 11 45:30

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Reiner's 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap sparked a new genre of satire. Now, more than 40 years later, the band is back in a new sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. "They have grown neither emotionally or musically," Reiner says. The filmmaker spoke with Terry Gross about When Harry Met Sally, growing up around comedy legends, and starri…

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Episode 493 - Mayahuel 32:36

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On today's podcast Eric is joined by Monica Danna to discuss some the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair speak about Ostia shuttering this week, chefs Austin Simmons and Aaron Bludorn opening new spots in The Woodlands, and Terrence Gallivan's new restaurant set to open in Hotel Daphne. In the Restaurants of the Week po…

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Bluegrass Star Billy Strings 44:58

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The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist has one foot in traditional bluegrass and another in improvisational jam music. He has a new album, Live at the Legion, and he brought his guitar to our studio. He spoke with Sam Briger about healing himself through songwriting, performing the day his mom died, and how being a father has changed h…

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Million Steps- Beufort Lake to Van Riper 20:20

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Dodging traffic, in a zone & a showerBy Thomas Funke