Matt's Writing

Episodes

1. 10

   Interview with Pale Kid who raps fast: George Watsky

   DJ Matt Werner’s exclusive interview with spoken-word artist George Watsky, originally aired on Fresh Air: The Alternative on November 11, 2008. In this interview, rising hip hop sensation, writer, and performer George Watsky addresses his beef with Michael Cera, and his experiences performing on...

   Jan 19, 2011

   38m
2. 9

   Interview with K.Flay

   First Rumpus Radio podcast: Interview with K.Flay What is your pun threshold? Are you ready for a pun battle between K.Flay and the International Pun Champion, Joe Sabia? Tune in at the 20-minute mark in the interview.

   Mar 25, 2010

   26m
3. 8

   Interview with Edinburgh Composer

   DJ Matt Werner interviews the University of Edinburgh composer about the world premiere of his orchestra piece Love and War on May 25, 2009. Topics discussed in this interview include music theory, Zurawski's battle with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the role of illness in art, hill walking in the...

   Oct 5, 2009

   38m
4. 7

   Interview with MC Lars

   DJ Matt Werner’s interview and feature with post-punk laptop rapper MC Lars was recorded live at The Cathouse in Glasgow on April 15, 2009, and first aired on Fresh Air: The Alternative on May 5, 2009. In the interview, MC Lars and DJ Matt Werner discuss the songs Guitar Hero Hero, Download This...

   May 6, 2009

   56m
5. 6

   Interview with Talib Kweli

   DJ Matt Werner’s interview with the hip hop artist and CEO of the Blacksmith Label Talib Kweli was recorded on March 3, 2009, and originally aired on Fresh Air: The Alternative on March 10, 2009. In the interview, Talib Kweli answers rumors about a future Black Star reunion with Mos Def, and he...

   Apr 17, 2009

   1h 01m
6. 5

   Award-Winning Interview with Saul Williams

   saul-williams DJ Matt Werner’s award-winning interview with the ground-breaking poet, musician, and actor Saul Williams was recorded on November 21, 2008 and originally aired on Fresh Air: The Alternative on December 9, 2008. Topics and ideas discussed in the interview include Saul Williams'…

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   Apr 17, 2009

   1h 00m
7. 4

   Interview with hip hop artist Ise Lyfe

   DJ Matt Werner’s interview with hip hop artist Ise Lyfe originally aired on Fresh Air: The Alternative on March 3, 2009. Ise Lyfe wrote and performed in the best play I saw in 2008, a one-man play entitled "Who's Krazy." Having followed Ise's early work in Youth Speaks since he was a teenager, I...

   Apr 16, 2009

   54m
8. 3

   Interview with hip hop artist Dahlak Brathwaite

   In this 40-minute interview and feature on Dahlak Brathwaite, Dahlak discusses his Kanye West tribute album Commencement, touring with Ill-Literacy (his group with Adriel Luis, Nico Cary and Ruby Veridiano-Ching), his views on race in the United States, life after graduating from UC Davis, and...

   Apr 16, 2009

   36m
9. 2

   Interview with beatboxer Kid Beyond

   DJ Matt Werner’s exclusive interview with beatboxer, singer, live-looper, and voice actor extraordinaire Kid Beyond originally aired on Fresh Air: The Alternative on November 25, 2008. In addition to playing his live cover of Wandering Star by Portishead and I Shall Be Free off of his album...

   Apr 15, 2009

   47m
10. 1

    Interview with rock musician Dave Smallen

    DJ Matt Werner's exclusive interview with Dave Smallen, originally aired on Fresh Air: The Alternative on March 17, 2009. Many topics are covered, including Dave's time touring the U.S. with Street to Nowhere while signed with Capitol Records, and his latest singles America and Every Time I Leave...

    Mar 31, 2009

    1h 00m