Everything is Alive

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
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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.

04/19/2024

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

24 min
11/29/2023

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 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

9 min
11/23/2023

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 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

18 min
11/08/2023

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 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

21 min
10/25/2023

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

22 min
10/11/2023

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

18 min
09/27/2023

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

21 min
09/20/2023

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. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Season Five Trailer

Everything is Alive returns September 21st. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

09/14/2022

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Season Four Preview

A few of the inanimate objects you’ll meet on the new season of Everything is Alive, launching September 22nd. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

09/15/2021

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Season 3 Preview

Season Three of Everything is Alive begins Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Mark your calendar, unless your calendar objects. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

03/11/2020

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TV & FILM
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HISTORY

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Ian Chillag

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5,202 Ratings

Please bring it back!

Aug 19

BellaFrancine

This is such a fun, smart, irreverent & strangely comforting podcast. Hilarious improv, interesting facts, with a great host & guests. I hope you’ll bring it back!
Why oh why don’t they make this anymore?

Jul 29

Nici Rambles

This is by far my favorite podcast! Why did they stop making them? This has the potential for SO MANY episodes. PLEASE BRING BACK Everything is Alive!!!
More, please.

May 4

HawaiianPizza

Just found the show today and am bummed that I only have about 50 episodes to listen to. This show is excellent. Really makes you think and feel. Glad that Louis was the first episode. Never thought I’d feel so many emotions in one episode.
Cute, creative and surprisingly informative

Jan 7

alsirug

This show has the most adorable premise, and is wonderfully produced. I love how imaginative and thought-provoking the conversations with “inanimate objects” are, and I love how they sneak in interesting true facts every episode. Somehow, talking to objects is heartwarming and educational at the same time. Love this!!

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.