Here Are Some Of Our Favorite Podcast Episodes Of 2016
Need some podcasts to listen to on your way home for the holidays? We recommend 19 specific episodes of (non-NPR) shows that dropped in 2016.
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2016 Had So Much Good TV, It Was Almost Too Much — We Pick Some Standouts
It has been a perplexing and wonderful year for TV lovers, with more good and great shows than ever, but that overload left viewers drowning in content. We've picked out some of the best for you.
Mike Mills Grapples With His Mother's 'Tricky Ghost' In '20th Century Women'
The director's latest film is inspired by his desire to understand his mother. Set in Santa Barbara in 1979, it stars Annette Bening as a woman struggling to raise her teenage son on her own.
'Jeopardy!' Champion Dies Before Taped Episodes Air On TV
Jeopardy! champion Cindy Stowell recorded her episodes in August, but she died before the first episode aired.
Zsa Zsa Gabor, An Icon Of Camp, Glitz And Glam, Dies At 99
The screen siren was probably most responsible for the notion of "famous for being famous." NPR's Neda Ulaby looks back at Gabor's contributions to pop culture and to our ideas about celebrity.
NPR Taste Test: Upside Down Cake To Turn Your Holiday Party All The Way Up
Pastry chef Aggie Chin talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about sweet treats to prepare for your holiday party. This week, it's pear upside down spice cake.
Dishing On Next Year's Food Trends
Food writer Mimi Sheraton talks about what she expects to see on people's plates in 2017.
Untangle These Geographic Features
What a wonderful world this would be if you knew a lot about geography.
Marry The Right Fruits With This Holiday Upside-Down Cake
Pastry chef Aggie Chin returns to share a recipe for a family-style holiday meal: a pear upside-down spice cake her family loves because it's cozy, seasonal and not too sweet.
2016 Book Recommendations, Tailored For Your Gifting Needs
NPR's Barrie Hardymon recommends her favorite books for these long winter days. She speaks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about her picks for 2016.