Working

Interviews with creative people about their work.

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About the Show

Slate interviews creative people about their work.

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Meet an Artist Who Writes Comics About Jazz

Graphic novelist Dave Chisholm is also a jazz musician himself.

Creating Like a Child

This week on Working Overtime, the hosts take lessons from jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter and the TV show Bluey.

How a Professional Pen Expert Makes a Living

Brad Dowdy, aka The Pen Addict, explains how he turned his hobby into a career.

What an Executive Producer for Film and TV Actually Does

Marian Macgowan, a long-time producer who helped launch the careers of Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne, explains her job.

Learning From Bad Art

This week on Working Overtime, the hosts break down different ways of thinking about poorly-made art and explain how to use it for creative fuel.

How Harry Styles’ Trombonist Deals With Gigantic Crowds

Musician Kalia Vandever discusses the joys and challenges of touring with a massively famous pop star.

How an Author and a Translator Collaborate

Writer Carlos Fonseca and translator Megan McDowell discuss the collaborative metamorphosis of translating books.

Why Artists Should Attend Festivals

This week on Working Overtime, the hosts discuss festivals and supportive shared art experiences.

A Novelist on Genre Blending and Sucking Blood

There are quests for immortality among the super rich whether that’s flying into space to be robolords or just living forever.

The New Hamilton Actor Makes the Role His Own

Miguel Cervantes explains what it’s like to reinvent Lin-Manuel Miranda’s founding father.

Vacation Like a Pro

This week on Working Overtime, the hosts discuss one of the best ways to recharge your creative batteries.

A Radical Comic Strip, Reimagined for Audio

Writer Madeleine George explains how she adapted the classic Alison Bechdel comic Dykes to Watch Out For into a rich audio drama.

A Succession Actor on Playing Unlikeable Characters

Actor Arian Moayed, best known for playing Stewy on Succession, discusses his work for both stage and screen.

The Life of Creative Work After Death

This week on Working Overtime, a discussion about the legacy and longevity of creative output.

A Grammy-Winning Jazz Composer Trusts Her Enthusiasm

Big band virtuoso Maria Schneider talks about refining her creative instincts and collaborating with David Bowie.

A TV Critic Pivots to Exposing Hollywood Abuses

No humans should be harmed in the making of TV shows.

Consuming Art like an Artist

This week on Working Overtime, the hosts get the creative juices flowing by absorbing others’ art.

A Moving Comeback Album From a Country-Folk Great

Musician Peter One discusses his career revival and the making of his first album since 1985.

Shaking a Creative Slump

This week on Working Overtime, the hosts talk about how to clear away mental debris and creative clogs.

A Tap Dancing Obsession

Award-winning tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel discusses her rise to success.