The Dinner Party

This week: Actor Don Cheadle ("The Guard") kisses and doesn't tell... Music history gets a blast to the eardrums... And Rico discovers the best waffle topping you've never heard of. Plus, an uncool joke from Emma Straub, and new old soul sounds from The Shakes.

This week: The filmmaking duo behind "Another Earth" keep it real... L.A. tells the truth about traffic tickets... and a Confederate spy in the house of love. Plus Miranda July sings for laughs, and Cut Off Your Hands. That's a band, not an order.

This week: Documentary auteur Errol Morris reluctantly joins the party... A half-ton cheese rolls up to the White House... and we dig into millenia's worth of food with culture critic Lewis Lapham. Plus, a joke from author Ransom Riggs, and a new tune from The War on Drugs.

This week: Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler gives us something to chew on...A disco bash breaks a ton of records...And Dr. Pepper sues Dr. Pepper. Plus, a touchy joke from The Low Anthem and a groovy song from Real Estate.

This week: Street art superstar Shepard Fairey tags our table... An uncut history of sliced bread... And stacks of historic menus finally get their (web) close-up. Plus, a joke from celt-folk phenom Julie Feeney and a scorching tune from Ty Segall.

This week: Author Bonnie Jo Campbell goes zonkeys...The rowdies get out of Dodge...And Ashton Kutcher's twitter account solves traffic crises. Plus, a joke from celebrated author Matthew Gallaway, and a new track from the Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

This week: Actor John C. Reilly fights the meanies... A housewife breaks through baseball's grass ceiling... And Brendan fact-checks "magical" drink kombucha. Plus, a duck-duck joke from Pulitzer-winner Jennifer Egan and a new tune from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. [sic]

This week: "Submarine" filmmaker Richard Ayoade starts his own cult... The blood of a sheep breeds some hair of the dog... and Swedes lose the faith -- but only on the inside. Plus, an "Aggie" joke from Texan director Richard Linklater, and a song from the band Cults - in keeping with the theme.

This week: It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, Brendan talks to one of his dream guests, music icon Randy Newman... Rico excavates a 100-Year-Old Egg... And we delve into our own history (with booze). Also, listeners share their own dream dinner party guests. Plus, we make a long overdue call to the Sea and Cake, and spin a historic cover song from Dr. Dog.

This week: Actor Michael Sheen speaks in tongues... Lady Godiva streaks into Tea Partiers' hearts... And a sweet pill erases bitter memories. Plus, a dark joke from director Tim Burton and a bright tune from The Sandwitches.

This week: Fleet Fox Robin Pecknold talks helplessness and hair...A ladies' Man enters the video game world...And three stars are borne - by master chef Paul Liebrandt. Plus, a joke from street artiste Shepard Fairey, and a dreamy tune by the Dirty Projectors.

This week: Actor Anton Yelchin can't let go of Legos... Spider-Dan climbs the walls... And Del the Funky Homosapien has a ball. Plus we revel in a new tune from L.A. band Alexander.

This week: Former poet laureate Billy Collins talks death and baseball... The lonely journey of the Gar-Barge... And Rico survives a San Fran food rave. Plus, new music from Black Lips, and jokes from a Vivian Girl.

This week: Comedian Demetri Martin fires up his brain machine... We go on the lam with the most punk-rock fugitive in history.... And Morgan Spurlock makes us cry. Plus, virtual kisses and a rockin' lullaby from Modern Mothers.

This week: A special DPD, as Broadway legend Elaine Stritch answers listeners' etiquette questions in a most "ladylike" way. She's dated Brando, dissed Sinatra, and conquered the Great White Way... but can she handle the social graces of a dinner party?