Pals with Bill Wadman

Episode 12: TJ Elliott - Knowledge Broker

August 30th, 2018  |  1 hr 9 mins

education, ets, interview, learning

The most well-read person I know and until recently the Chief Learning Officer of ETS (Educational Testing Service). TJ has had quite the journey from the Bronx to Princeton. Come along for the ride while he recounts the opportunities and lessons he's learned along the way.

Episode 11: William Coupon - Portrait Photographer

August 27th, 2018  |  49 mins 56 secs

interview, new york, photographer, portrait, studio 54

Legendary portrait photographer William Coupon sits down to discuss his upcoming book, what it was like to start his career in New York in the late 70's, and regale us with stories about his forty plus years in the business.

Episode 10: Chris Molanphy - Chart Analyst / Pop Critic

August 19th, 2018  |  1 hr 41 mins

billboard, charts, number one, slate

I'm very pleased to have the host of Slate's Hit Parade podcast, Chris Molanphy in the chair today. Chart analyst and pop critic, Chris sees connections and parallels along the history of popular music that would make a mere mortal music fan say 'Uncle!', and that's why we love him. Buckle up for a 100 minute trip up and down the Hot 100.

Episode 9: Evan Jones - Software Engineer

August 10th, 2018  |  2 hrs 4 mins

computer science, database, mit, start-up, venture capital

Here's a nerdy one for all you computer geeks out there. My buddy Evan Jones sat in the chair across from me to discuss his education in his native Canada, doing his PhD at MIT, working at Google, starting three companies, taking venture capital, and lastly explaining what a pivot table is. Lots of use of the terms 'abstracted' and 'C++'. In the process I got answers to questions I've been saving up for years. Hope you do too.

Episode 8: Liz Hara - Puppet Builder / TV Writer

August 5th, 2018  |  1 hr 8 mins

My old friend Liz Hara is at the kitchen table at the end of a short trip from LA where she writes for the CBS show "Life In Pieces". A job Liz got after years as a puppet builder and writer at the perenial favorite "Sesame Street". She knows Big Bird for real.

Episode 7: Kent Miller - Photographer

August 3rd, 2018  |  1 hr 25 mins

Fellow photographer Kent Miller stops by to talk about his love of expired film, the experience of being part of the shift to digital, and his BMX racing skills (who knew!).

Episode 6: Ali Mattu - Psychologist

July 26th, 2018  |  2 hrs 17 mins

Psychologist Dr Ali Mattu and I have a sprawling two and a half hour conversation about the origins of his Star Trek affliction, being a slacker in high school, and how the death of his brother changed his life. It's a good one, so don't miss it.

Episode 5: Michael Malice - Writer, Host

July 23rd, 2018  |  1 hr 30 mins

author, north korea, provocateur, trolling

Author, troll, and fashion plate Michael Malice is at the dining room table for a long discussion about North Korea, why going to college for business is the only sensible choice, and how takes Congress critters down a peg on a regular basis.

Episode 4: Bun Cheam - Chef

July 9th, 2018  |  1 hr 24 mins

brooklyn, chef, new york city, restaurant

Chef Bun Cheam has had quite the jounrey, from Cambodian refuge camps as a child to being Executive Chef at multiple New York restuarants. Join me as Bun tries to explain a French kitchen, what knives to use, and why he's a big fan of MSG on this episode of Pals with Bill Wadman

Episode 3: Mollie Goldstein - Film Editor

July 3rd, 2018  |  1 hr 19 mins

editor, film, filmmaking

Film Editor Mollie Goldstein

Episode 2: Kristen Gaylord - Museum Curator

June 14th, 2018  |  1 hr 5 mins

amoncarter, curator, moma, photography

This episode we chat with photo curator Kristen Gaylord about what it's like to help put together the giant Stephen Shore show at MoMA and what's next for her at the Amon Carter Museum in Texas.

Episode 1: Francisco Graciano - Modern Dancer

May 17th, 2018  |  1 hr 11 mins

An hour long interview with my friend Francisco Graciano, who spent 13 years on tour with the legendary Paul Taylor Dance Company and found his love for dance photography along the way.