The lead singer of the Portland band Starfucker discusses mortality, music, and his most recent album, "Reptilians."

Jeffrey Paul Lupo was born in San Diego, and has since divided his time between Southern California and Seattle. A recent graduate of the University of Washington, Jeff is in the process of moving to London to pursue a graduate degree at the London School of Economics. As a singer and songwriter Jeff has released two albums, You’re in Golden Light and The Proverbial Horse.

The most accomplished banjoist on earth sits down with Ben to discuss his life and craft in an exclusive audio interview.

Dolorean founder and frontman Al James discusses some of the themes at work in the his band’s latest album, The Unfazed.

To mark the paperback release of his latest novel, "The Passage," Ben goes deep with acclaimed author Justin Cronin.

The Papercuts' frontman sounds off on Kanye, epiphanies, and the anxiety-quelling power of liquor.

The author of "Vinegar Hill" and "Good Things I Wish You" sits down to discuss her life and craft.

Singer and songwriter Chris Bathgate revisits the "salt year" that led to the creation of his new album.

Songwriter Jose Gonzalez calls in from Sweden to discuss his life and work.

In a classic interview too good to edit, the man who plays "Trailer Park Boys'" Officer Jim Lahey fires off (intelligently) about government-sanctioned gambling, U.S. politics, and his character's beloved liquor.