American Masters: Creative Spark Podcast
1) How Natasha Rothwell’s Life Brought Her to “The White Lotus”
Actress Natasha Rothwell returns as Belinda in The White Lotus Season 3, a role that’s earned her two Emmy nominations and cemented her status as the show’s moral center. In this episode, Rothwell ...Show More
2) Daniel Dae Kim Leads Spy Drama and Fights for Industry Change
Actor Daniel Dae Kim is no stranger to breaking barriers. From his groundbreaking role on Lost, to his Tony-nominated turn in Yellow Face, Kim continues to affirm his title as one of Time Magazine’s 1...Show More
3) Phil Rosenthal’s Secret Recipe: Good Food and a Laugh
Writer, producer and host Phil Rosenthal makes television for the whole family. First, he created the Emmy Award-winning sitcom classic, Everybody Loves Raymond. Now he has taken his vision to food an...Show More
4) Tunde Adebimpe Channels His DIY Roots Into Raw Solo Debut
TV on the Radio co-founder Tunde Adebimpe is a force of positivity. In the face of unimaginable loss, Adebimpe has channeled his grief into Thee Black Boltz, an upbeat, high-energy solo debut. You m...Show More
5) George C. Wolfe on Desperation and Desire in His “Gypsy”
For Tony-winning playwright and theater director George C. Wolfe, the “landscape of America is rich and complicated and messy.” He takes the greatest joy in putting that messiness on the Broadway stag...Show More
6) Daveed Diggs Takes on Cyberpunk Rap
You might know rapper and actor Daveed Diggs from his performances in Broadway’s “Hamilton” or 2024’s “Nickel Boys.” But he is also one-third of the hip-hop group clipping. Known for their love of gen...Show More
7) Lucy Dacus Makes Her First Love Songs
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has been building up to this moment her entire career. With her new album, “Forever Is a Feeling,” she is ready to write about love. Coming off the heels of a Grammy Award...Show More
8) Alicia Graf Mack on Honoring the Past and Future of Dance
Alicia Graf Mack has been entrusted with carrying the torch of ballet and modern dance into the future. As a dancer, she has battled through adversity to perform alongside artists like Beyoncé, John L...Show More
9) Min Jin Lee Revisits the Decades It Took To Write “Pachinko”
Author Min Jin Lee talks to us about the power of the social novel. Her epic historical fiction novel, “Pachinko,” is frequently cited as one of the best books of the 21st century. Lee’s exploration o...Show More
10) Michael Urie Finds Laughs in the Balcony and the Front Row
Actor Michael Urie is a breath of fresh air. He talks to us about his journey in acting from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas to the Broadway stage. It was an unlikely path filled with generous doses of h...Show More