Poured Over

Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse Tyson is a fascinating look into the possibility of extraterrestrial life and what to do if they come knocking. Dr. Tyson joins us to talk about gathering data during potential alien encounters, human intelligence, ego, curiosity and more with cohost Chris Gillespie. 
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Merlin's Tour of the Universe, Revised and Updated for the Twenty-First Century: A Traveler's Guide to Blue Moons and Black Holes, Mars, Stars, and Everything Far by Neil deGrasse Tyson
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir

Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh follows a woman whose memories stretch beyond a single lifetime. Amitav joins us to talk about the Sundarbans, past life memories, near death experiences, folklore, the natural world and more with host Miwa Messer. 
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh
Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh
River of Smoke by Amitav Ghosh
Flood of Fire by Amitav Ghosh
Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh
The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh

Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi follows the unraveling of a mother and daughter's lives in Hollywood. Mary joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about fame, family, Los Angeles, performance and more with host Miwa Messer.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

Vermeer by Andrew Graham-Dixon dives into the life and vibrant work of one of the greatest painters from the Dutch Golden Age. Andrew joins us to talk about combing through historical archives, Remonstrants, analyzing Vermeer's paintings, context, faith and more with cohost Brenda Allison. 
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found by Andrew Graham-Dixon
Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon

Contrapposto by Dave Eggers is a fierce and bold examination of art, love and desire told through the eyes of two lifelong friends. Dave joins us to talk about form, the beauty of aging, time, friendship and more with cohost Chris Gillespie.  
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app
Featured Books (Episode):
Contrapposto by Dave Eggers
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
The Circle by Dave Eggers
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
What Is the What by Dave Eggers
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers