Everything is Alive

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Everything is Alive is an unscripted interview show in which all the subjects are inanimate objects. In each episode, a different thing tells us its life story--and everything it says is true.

19/04/2024

Louis, Can of Cola

Welcome, new listeners. We're glad you're here. We always tell people to start at the beginning, so here's our very first episode. If you like it, we recommend going back to the start of the feed and continuing from there. But it's up to you. Louis is a can of cola. He's been on the shelf a long time, so he's had some time to think. Featuring Louis Kornfeld. Our website is everythingisalive.com.

24 min
29/11/2023

The Animals: Deleted Scenes

A few moments that for one reason or another got cut from “The Animals,” but we love them anyway. You can find t-shirts for The Animals and Everything is Alive (and other things) right here. And… Radiotopia is in its 2023 Fundraiser right now. Donate now if you can to support weird shows like ours: https://on.prx.org/3Mndh3I

9 min
23/11/2023

The Animals: Hari, Butterfly

Hari is a butterfly, and he’s just trying to stay grounded. Featuring Hari Kondabolu. Hari’s Youtube comedy special is called “Vacation Baby.” You can find more from him at his website, his Instagram, and his Twitter. You can find t-shirts for The Animals and Everything is Alive (and other things) right here. And… Radiotopia is in its 2023 Fundraiser right now. Donate now if you can to support weird shows like ours: https://on.prx.org/3Mndh3I

18 min
08/11/2023

The Animals: Steven, Beaver

Steven is a beaver, and he’s just trying to do his job. Featuring Connor Ratliff. Note to parents: This episode contains a frank discussion of the Tooth Fairy. If that is something you prefer your children not hear, please choose another episode. Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Everything is Alive. Thank you! https://on.prx.org/3Mndh3I

21 min
25/10/2023

The Animals: Harry, Flamingo

Harry is a flamingo. He may have been born at the zoo, but he can’t be contained. Featuring Vinny Thomas. You can find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter and a million other places too. Vinny’s audio was recorded at Western Sound’s North Fig Sound Studio in Los Angeles, California. The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.

22 min
11/10/2023

The Animals: Deirdre, Jellyfish

Deirdre is a jellyfish, and she’s just trying to go with the flow. Featuring Maeve Higgins. Maeve’s new album “A Very Special Woman” is available on bandcamp. Choral music in this episode from Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzche and William Byrd, in the public domain. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions. The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.

18 min
27/09/2023

The Animals: Melissa and Joseph, Kangaroos

Joseph lives in Melissa’s pouch, and he may be wearing out his welcome. Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Sebastian Conelli. The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.

21 min
20/09/2023

Everything is Alive Presents: The Animals

Starting next Wednesday, September 27th, the Everything is Alive feed will host a five episode special series called “The Animals.” We’ll get to know a beaver, a jellyfish, a flamingo, and more, all sharing the joys and heartaches of life elsewhere in the food chain. Find us at everythingisalive.com.

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35 Ratings

YES!

07/12/2018

Emmacaf

I love love love LOVE this absurdly wonderful wonder of a thing... please keep making it FOREVER
Fave new podcast

15/08/2018

Anniesdm1994

For some reason the subscribe button won't work- keeps saying invalid. However, I am in love with this ridiculous podcast. Maeve Higgins is hilarious and each episode so far has been oddly heartbreaking.
Creative and Original

31/07/2018

Gjcdjcsh

Everything we’re given is a re-hash, a sequel, a prequel, or an adaptation. So in this modern day context, CHAPEAU to this podcast. It’s a relief to know stuff like this is still being made and can get out to whomever is discerning enough
It's very umm unique

19/07/2018

cranky in clare

Everything is alive is an oddly insightful podcast about life through the veil of comedy. Not that it isn't funny it definitely is with the host being very dry and nosey.

Everything is Alive is an unscripted interview show in which all the subjects are inanimate objects. In each episode, a different thing tells us its life story--and everything it says is true.