BETA

Wisconsin Public Radio

"BETA" comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. BETA is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.

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  1. 26.09.2025

    Episode 810: Charlie Berens, Patrick Somerville, Phil Cook

    This week on "BETA,"we’ll chat with the one and only Charlie Berens and find out what so funny about bein’ from Wisconsin. Then we’ll chat with Green Bay’s own Patrick Summerville about his work on the HBO series Station 11. And we'll talk with Eau Claire native Phil Cook about how he and birds make music together on his album Appalachia Borealis.

  2. 19.09.2025

    Episode 705: Demetri Martin, Priyanka Mattoo, Alexandra Tanner

    This week on BETA, comedian Demetri Martin deconstructs his Netflix special. Also, filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo tells all in her memoir, “Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones.” And Alexandra Tanner on her Seinfeldian debut novel, “Worry.”

  3. 12.09.2025

    Episode 810: Ottessa Moshfegh, Megan Abbott, Karen Russell

    We're revisiting conversations with some of our favorite authors. Ottessa Moshfegh will talk with us about her novel "My Year of Rest and Relaxation," and Megan Abbott will discuss writing for HBO's "The Deuce" and her novel, "Give Me Your Hand." Also, Karen Russell joins us to talk about her beautifully written book, The Antidote.

  4. 05.09.2025

    Episode 216: Allow Me To Reconstruct This

    Noah Hawley, creator of the FX series, “Fargo” gives us the true story about adapting a masterpiece. Also, comedian Hari Kondabolu pulls the curtain back on his career and graphic […]

  5. 29.08.2025

    Episode 808: Bob Odenkirk, Christine McKenna, Charlie Brooker

    This week on "BETA," we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite TV and film personalities. Bob Odenkirk will join us to talk about his well-known character, Saul Goodman. And we’ll explore the creative and personal life of film director David Lynch with biographer Christine McKenna. Also, we’ll spend some time with Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker.

  6. 22.08.2025

    Episode 415: Shea Serrano, Anthony Bourdain, Alix Ohlin

    The one and only Shea Serrano talks about hip-hop…and other things. Also, writer and editor Laurie Woolever gives us an up-close and personal look at the life and career of […]

  7. 15.08.2025

    Episode 308: Dwayne Kennedy, Hayao Miyazaki, Radiohead

    Dwayne Kennedy on his socially piercing, provocative comedy. Author Susan Napier tells us how animator Hayao Miyazaki creates his magical cinematic universes. And music critic Steven Hyden on how Radiohead’s […]

  8. 15.08.2025

    Episode 807: Nick Lowe, Joe Boyd, Steven Hyden

    Today on BETA we’ll look back at some of our favorite music conversations featuring Musician Nick Lowe on his latest record, Producer and author Joe Boyd dives into world music with his book, “And The Roots of Rhythm Remain.” And Music critic Steven Hyden considers the cultural significance of Radiohead’s 2000 album, Kid A.

  9. 08.08.2025

    Episode 723: Susan Morrison, Leah Kardos, Maggie Su

    Susan Morrison joins us to discuss her definitive biography of SNL creator Lorne Michaels. Author Leah Kardos tells us why Kate Bush’s album, “Hounds of Love,” is as fresh as ever 40 years after its release. Also, Maggie Su on her very funny and very moving debut novel, “Blob: A Love Story.”

  10. 01.08.2025

    Episode 722: Clay McLeod Chapman, Paul de Jong, Karen Russell

    This week on "BETA," ...Master of horror, Clay McLeod Chapman joins us to discuss his latest novel, “Wake Up and Open Your Eyes.” And musician Paul de Jong talks to us about his captivating found sound music. Also, MacArthur Genius Karen Russell sits down with us to talk her about her incredible novel, “The Antidote,”

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"BETA" comes from producer/host Doug Gordon. BETA is a polyphonic mosh pit where high culture and low culture collide, taking an immersive, innovative, playful and provocative approach to exploring arts, culture and technology.

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    Wisconsin Public Radio
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    2018 - 2025
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