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The Colin McEnroe Show

Connecticut Public Radio

The Colin McEnroe Show is public radio’s most eclectic, eccentric weekday program. The best way to understand us is through the subjects we tackle: Neanderthals, tambourines, handshakes, the Iliad, snacks, ringtones, punk rock, Occam’s razor, Rasputin, houseflies, zippers. Are you sensing a pattern? If so, you should probably be in treatment. On Fridays, we try to stop thinking about what kind of ringtones Neanderthals would want to have and convene a panel called The Nose for an informal roundtable

society & culture

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42:00

Wild and crazy guys: A look at ’80s comedies

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/24

Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, John Belushi, John Candy, Rick Moranis. Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Beverly Hills Cop, Caddyshack, The Jerk, Ghost Busters, ¡Three Amigos!, Funny Farm, Spaceballs, Stripes. We maybe didn’t properly appreciate it at the time, but the 1980s were one of the most fertile periods ever for screen comedies and screen comedians. This hour, a look at the mavericks who shaped a whole comedy aesthetic and at some of the most popular movie

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46:13

Beam me up! A look at teleportation

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/23

Gregg Phillips, the current head of the largest division at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has said that he has teleported multiple times — including at least once to a Waffle House. We checked, and it’s still true that we don’t have the technology for human teleportation. At the same time, quantum teleportation is totally a thing! This hour, a look at teleportation in science, philosophy, pop culture … and politics. GUESTS: Eden Gordon: A writer and editor; she

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42:30

Rope has been knotting humanity together for centuries

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/22

Rope has been foundational to so much of human civilization. It's made sailing, hunting, building, and so much more, possible. This hour, we look at the history and utility and future of rope. GUESTS: Tim Queeney: Author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization, among other books Manuel Medrano: A PhD candidate in Harvard’s History Department, who studies quipus Tahira Reid Smith: Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Design and the Director of the

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50:00

The value of introspection in an outward-looking world

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2026/04/21

Westend61/Getty Images What happens when the people reshaping our world don't believe in introspection? This hour, a look at looking inward. And, we explore the spectrum of mental imagery. GUESTS: Elizabeth Lopatto:Senior reporter forThe Verge Maja Spener:Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. She is the author ofIntrospection: First-Person Access in Science and Agency Reshanne Reeder:Lecturer in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Liverpool Music

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50:00

All Calls: My mom heard 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and...

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2026/04/20

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls, calls about anything, everything. These shows are fun for us and they seem to be fun for you. So we’re doing another one. In other words: Give us a call during the 1 p.m. EDT hour. 888-720-9677. Music featured (in order): Any Old Fool– Thee Sacred Souls What You Get– They Might Be Giants TSOD– Blu & Exile Dumbest Girl in the World– LØLØ

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49:00

How critics and creatives grapple with spoilers and...

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2026/04/17

There's a new movie starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson called 'The Drama' that is sparking a lot of discourse around spoilers, movie marketing, and what should be revealed in advance. This hour, we offer a few spoilers about the movie in order to talk about all of that. Plus, a look at plot twists. GUESTS: Olivia Montminy:A student at College of the Holy Cross Aisha Harris:Critic and host ofPop Culture Happy Hourat NPR. She is author ofWannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture that Shapes Me

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50:00

‘A most confounding affliction’: A look at headaches

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2026/04/16

Headache symptoms can strike sufferers without warning, disabling them for even days at a time. There have been nearly 4,000 years of documented headache disorders — and virtually everyone has had headaches — yet their underlying neurological cause is still unknown. This hour, a look at the long history of headaches and the current science around and treatments for headaches. Plus: headaches in our literature and popular culture. GUESTS: Kathleen O’Shea: The editor ofSo Much More

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49:00

Every weirdo in the world: A look at Thomas Pynchon

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2026/04/15

On September 26, 2025, last year’s Best Picture Oscar winner, One Battle After Another, a loose adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, hit wide release in theaters. And then 11 days later, on October 7, Pynchon published what might be his final novel, Shadow Ticket. Not a bad year for an 88-year-old writer. This hour, a look at the (maybe) reclusive Pynchon and the novels and stories he’s published, from Gravity’s Rainbow to Mason & Dixon and more. Plus: a look at

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50:00

An hour with poet Christian Wiman

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2026/04/14

What is the relationship between consciousness and the divine? How are poetry and faith connected? Why write poetry? We present an hour with Colin and poet Christian Wiman live from Yale Divinity School, where they discuss poetry, consciousness, faith, awe, and whatever else is on their minds. GUEST: Christian Wiman: Author, editor, and translator of many books including, most recently, Glimmerings: Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a Theologian. He is Clement-Muehl Professor of Communication

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48:57

All calls: Could the Statue of Liberty be they/them?

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2026/04/13

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. This hour, the conversation winds around to meditation and the sounds of flowing water, people who listen to NPR but don’t donate, the rough weekend the president and vice president both had altering old movies, the gender fluidity (or not) of the Statue of Liberty, the Trump-as-Jesus image the Stop & Shop voice

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49:01

All calls: Special make-up Friday edition

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2026/04/10

We did our usual all-calls show earlier this week. Except that our phones didn’t work. And our computers were messed up. And there probably wasn’t any running water. But the point is, we couldn’t actually take your calls during our all-calls call-in show this week. So we decided to try again. This hour, the conversation winds around to Trump signs around the neighborhood, cheeses, grilled cheeses, Viktor Orbán’s re-election hopes, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on

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50:00

Sycophancy: From Shakespeare to AI

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2026/04/08

A new study shows that AI chatbots often engage in sycophantic behavior. Just like some humans. This hour, we take a look at sycophants in literature and in politics. And we talk about sycophancy and artificial intelligence. GUESTS: Mark Parker:Professor Emeritus of English at James Madison University and co-author ofSucking Up: A Brief Consideration of Sycophancy Virginia Heffernan:Writes a regular column forThe New Republicand the Substack “Magic + Loss.” She is co-host of the podcast

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50:00

All calls: The Grackle kept Colin up all night, then...

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/07

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. Except the phones didn't work. Topics included dogs, Neanderthals, candy, and more. Music featured (in order): That Moon Song– Gregory Alan Isakov In the Sea– Alyssa Allgood Doctrine of Love– Jalen Ngonda Mutual–

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50:00

Combating corrosion: The war on rust

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/06

Rust is all around us. It’s in our cars, our homes, our infrastructure. It’s also the subject of Jonathan Waldman’s book Rust: The Longest War, which introduces us to the people who fight it. This hour, Waldman joins us. Plus: a visual artist who has found a way to incorporate rust into her work. GUESTS: Esther Solondz: A Rhode Island-based visual artist Jonathan Waldman: Author of Rust The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music,

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49:00

The Nose looks at ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the...

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/03

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movieis the fourth feature film written and directed by Matt Johnson. It is cowritten and scored by Jay McCarrol, and it is an adaptation of and spiritual sequel to the 2017 television seriesNirvanna the Band the Show, which is an adaptation of and spiritual sequel to the 2007 web seriesNirvana the Band the Show.Nirvanna the Band the Show the Moviestars Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol as Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol. Here is Neon’s synopsis: “When their plan

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50:00

Demystifying the life, and legacy, of Henry David...

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/02

Henry David Thoreau is a bit of a polarizing figure. He has been both celebrated and criticized for his writing. He’s considered an inspirational figure for retreating to the woods, but mocked for his reliance on his mother during that same period. This hour, in celebration of the new PBS documentary about the writer, we look at the life and legacy of Henry David Thoreau, and ask what his example can teach us about who is remembered and celebrated. GUESTS: Laura Dassow Walls: Professor

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49:00

‘Murder in the Dollhouse’: Jennifer Dulos and our...

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/04/01

On the morning of May 24, 2019, Jennifer Dulos dropped her kids off at New Canaan Country School. And then minutes later, she vanished. Her presumed murder quickly became a national story. This hour, Wall Street Journal columnist Rich Cohen joins us to talk about his book, Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story. Plus: a look at our ongoing obsession with these true crime stories. GUESTS: Rich Cohen: Writer at large at Air Mail and a columnist at The Wall Street Journal; his new book is

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49:00

Americans love the idea of royals. So why do we hate...

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/03/31

Thousands of Americans gathered over the weekend for "No Kings" protests. So this hour, we take a look at kings around the world, from history to the present moment. Plus, why are we so interested in royalty? And, what is the role of the king in chess? GUESTS: Mauro Guillén:Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives. He is the author of books includingThe Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society. He has been named a Commander of the Royal Order of Civil

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49:00

All calls: "Let's Go Culverts!" (Is not an actual...

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/03/30

We’ve been doing these shows where we don’t book any guests, where we fill the hour with your calls. And your calls have been interesting and surprising and amusing. These shows are fun for us, and they seem to be fun for you, too. So we did another one. This hour, the conversation winds around to old radio shows, "No Kings" protests, the phrase "Let's go",The New YorkerCartoon Caption Contest, culverts, Garrison Keillor … Anything. (Seemingly) everything. Music featured (in

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49:00

The Nose looks at ‘Project Hail Mary’ and ‘Saturday...

The Colin McEnroe Show ·

2026/03/27

Project Hail Maryis the fifth movie directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It’s written by Drew Goddard and based on the Andy Weir novel. It’s the second movie adapted from a Weir novel, and the second adapted by Goddard, afterThe Martian. It stars Ryan Gosling as a high school science teacher who’s tasked with … going to space basically alone and saving the world.Project Hail Maryis the No. 1 movie in the world. Its opening last weekend was the biggest of the year so

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