Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin podcast

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.

 

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The Musical Mind of Hrishikesh Hirway

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Yesterday

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From the Archives: Micky Dolenz

Micky Dolenz was a successful child-actor, but he became a full-fledged star at 20 in 1966... more

10 Mar 2026

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Karina Canellakis - from Violinist to Conductor

Karina Canellakis is an American conductor and former violinist internationally acclaimed ... more

03 Mar 2026

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03 Mar 2026


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From the Archives: Anjelica Huston on Modeling, Movie-Making, and a Life in the Spotlight

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24 Feb 2026

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24 Feb 2026


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The Fearless Robbie Kaplan

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17 Feb 2026

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17 Feb 2026


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From The Archives: Don Lemon Writes About God

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Chris Whipple is Still Covering the White House

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From the Archives: John Dean

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27 Jan 2026

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27 Jan 2026


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The Phonographic Memory of Marc Shaiman

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20 Jan 2026

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20 Jan 2026


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Here's The Thing: Trailer

Join award-winning actor Alec Baldwin in conversation with some of the most dynamic artist... more

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E Jean Carroll on Writing and Resilience

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30 Dec 2025

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Kat Owens Raises Environmental Awareness Through Art

Kat Owens is a plastic pollution researcher, artist, and activist. She merges science, pol... more

23 Dec 2025

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40:08

23 Dec 2025


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Jonathan Mahler and Alec Agree, “New York or Nowhere”

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16 Dec 2025

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16 Dec 2025


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Inside the States Project with Daniel Squadron and Melissa Walker

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09 Dec 2025

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09 Dec 2025


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A Life of Music with Tommy James

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