Listening, Watching, Reading

June 5, 2026

“Backrooms,” Ann Patchett, Wet Leg, Only Fans & Larry Bird

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

5 CLIPS22 MINS

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Is “Backrooms” the Future of Movies?

20-year Director Kane Parsons floors the critics and box office with his ‘subliminal spaces’ Horror-Thriller “Backrooms.”

The Big Picture

7 MINS

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Ann Patchett’s New Novel “Whistler”

Ann Patchett discusses her new novel “Whistler” about the life-long bond between a step-father and step-daughter.

All Of It with Alison Stewart

2 MINS

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Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists”

Wet Leg releases a fantastic remix of its song “Catch These Fists.”

All Songs Considered

5 MINS

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“Only Fantasy” Podcast Series

Leon Nefayk discusses his 6-part podcast series about Only Fans.

Culture Gabfest

6 MINS

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Gary Payton on the Legendary Trash-Talker Larry Bird

In the spirit of the NBA Finals, a fantastic tale of legendary trash-talker Larry Bird.

Gary Payton on the Legendary Trash-Talker Larry Bird

The Zach Lowe Show

1 MIN

Hosted by

Jody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz