Eric Bogosian discusses and displays acting techniques he picked up throughout his career. He also performs readings from his book “Notes from Underground.” Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

The Peking Opera and "Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy" are among topics discussed in Lois Wheeler Snow's book, "China on Stage: An American Actress in the People's Republic". While visiting China, Snow learned the Chinese plays were both of the traditionally old ways and of the new revolutionary ways. Snow also adds that performances of Chinese acrobatics is like nothing in the United States.

The Goodman Theatre cast of the play “Fences” discuss some of the major themes from the play, including the African-American experience and race relations, particularly in Major League Baseball.

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Studs talks to members John Fortune, Jeremy Geidt, John Bird, Eleanor Bron, and Nick Garland.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing Ulick O'Connor, biographer of the Irish poet and politician Oliver St. John Gogarty.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The Irish actor and playwright joins Studs to discuss his role in "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" at the Shubert Theatre.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Silent film pioneer Buster Keaton discusses his career following the release of "When Comedy Was King," a compilation of some classic shorts by Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and others. Keaton reveals how they shot the early silent films, generated material and gags, how they planned big chase scenes, the resurging European interest in silent classics, and more. Studs asks Keaton about the stylistic differences between him and Chaplin, whether he would recreate silent films, and how they compare to today's film-making.

The Irish actress joins Studs to reminisce about some of her favorite music, from childhood rhymes to traditional songs of Ireland to more contemporary pop hits.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing actress Ellen Burstyn.