George Chen

George Chen analyzes podcasts for Pandora; cohosts a podcast about documentaries called Sup Doc; puts out records with his label, Zum; and performs stand-up comedy around Los Angeles and virtually with the variety show Talkies.

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Mr. Nakamura’s Opus

A new book celebrates 30 years of Giant Robot.

Oct 17, 2024

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A New Wave Cold Case

A podcast tries to find out who killed ‘New Wave Theater’ host Peter Ivers.

Nov 16, 2023

Daniel Clowes Will Not Explain “Monica”

‘It’s going to get so spoilered and reduced down to the very basics.’

Oct 19, 2023

V. Vale’s Notes from Underground

A punk rock publisher keeps it intensely local.

Jul 13, 2023

Reaching Wuthering Heights

Wow! A Kate Bush cover band finds its moment.

Jul 21, 2022

The Filth and the Funny

Four decades of the Kids in the Hall.

May 19, 2022

Speak, Comedy

Bob Odenkirk’s life and comic timing.

Mar 3, 2022

Pee-wee’s Playlist

Pee-wee Herman lives his DJ dreams.

Dec 9, 2021

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