If you’re a season ticketholder you already have access! This lecture is included in our 2022-23 Readings & Conversations series. He is active in charitable and environmental causes, notably the Lide Foundation, an educational initiative in rural Haiti that empowers at-risk women and girls through the arts. Wilson co-founded SoulPancake, a digital media company designed to explore life’s big questions, celebrate humanity and champion creativity. Rainn Wilson is an actor, writer, producer and philanthropist, best known for playing the role of Dwight Schrute on NBC's Emmy Winning, The Office. He is also the co-host of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake. Aslan is the host and Executive Producer of two other original television programs: Rough Draft with Reza Aslan on Topic, and CNN’s documentary series, Believer. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, Aslan is the author of three internationally best-selling books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. He is also a renowned writer, professor, and an Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer. Then, Johan Lenox joins the chat to talk collaborating with Vic on their album 93PUNX.įollow Vic Mensa Johan Lenox Draft is a Topic Original Series.Reza Aslan is a leading expert in world religions. The two talk Vic’s politically aware childhood, the search for freedom, and the power of mythology. The sensational Vic Mensa sits down with Reza this week. They talk about diversifying late-night comedy, the similarities between Jewish grandmothers and Persian mothers, and how writing in her grandmother’s voice gave Bess a new understanding of her mom and grandma.įollow Bess Draft is a Topic Original Series. They touch on finding community in Paris Is Burning, framing Pose as a family drama, and writing a show that is fantastical but not a fantasy.įeaturing a special guest performance from the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles!įollow Steven Canals the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles Draft is a Topic Original Series.Ĭomedian, screenwriter, and all-around awesome person Bess Kalb joins Reza for a socially-distanced chat about her book Nobody Will Tell You This But Me. Steven Canals, the creator of FX’s award-winning show Pose, speaks with Reza about his journey to get the show made. They also play “Team Bella or Team Jessica”!įollow Melissa Rosenberg Draft is a Topic Original Series. She and Reza chat about finding her own perspective on the Twilight saga, wrapping up Jessica Jones, and navigating harassment in Hollywood. Melissa Rosenberg has written some of the most successful, resonant scripts of the last two decades, from Dexter to Twilight to Jessica Jones. This talk was originally presented by the 92nd Street Y.įollow Mikel Jollett Draft is a Topic Original Series. There’s also a special acoustic performance of his song “Come On Out”! They discuss Mikel’s childhood in the infamous Synanon cult, the difference between writing a book and writing a song, and Mikel’s love for boundary-pushing memoirs. The frontman for The Airborne Toxic Event joins Reza for a socially-distanced chat about his genre-defying, rule-breaking book. Mikel Jollett’s memoir Hollywood Park isn’t your typical rock star memoir. Editing and mixing by Will Stanton, with additional editing by Blake V.įollow Reza us at transcripts and full credits, head to Executive Producers for Topic, Ryan Chanatry, Anna Holmes, and Gena Konstantinakos. Go to /topic to get your free 7-day trial.įollow Robin Coste Lewis Marquesha Babers Monique Mitchell Draft is a Topic Original Series.Įxecutive Produced by Reza Aslan, David Andreone, Alfredo de Villa, and Safa Samieyazde’-Yazd. Watch Rough Draft and other Topic shows on the Apple TV app. Featuring guest poetry performances from Marquesha Babers and Monique Mitchell! She brings it all in this conversation that touches on growing up in Compton and New Orleans, removing the “I” from her writing, and pursuing beauty. Her debut poetry collection Voyage of the Sable Venus won the National Book Award in poetry in 2015, the first time a debut collection by an African-American had won the prize (and the first time a debut had won since 1974). Robin’s blazing intellect and pitch-perfect way with words are no shocker. For the season finale of Rough Draft, we’re welcoming poet Robin Coste Lewis.
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