Dinner Party Download

The Dinner Party Download is a fast and funny "booster shot" of unconventional news, cuisine, and culture to help you win this weekend’s dinner party, hosted by Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam.

Hosted by Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam

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Episode 41: Film Director Robert Siegel, a Modern Caveman and the Trendology Trend

"Big Fan" filmmaker Robert Siegel has a clipped conversation with Rico... we meet a modern caveman... and Brendan investigates the Food Trend trend. Plus a joke, or lack thereof, from *the* Leslie Caron.

Episode 40: Midlake, Silent Hattie & the Sounds of Ambience

This week: Rock band Midlake gets medieval on Brendan... America's 1st female senator is silently defiant... and Rico learns why, in restaurants, silence is not an option.

Episode 39: The Best of 2009

This Week: What do Lamont Dozier, Dr. Albert Hoffman, Swine Flu business suits, Girls and deep-fried butter have in common? They all appeared on the Dinner Party Download this year, and they're all in our annual Best Of episode. Plus Jonathan Coulton breaks the ice... and download Rico's favorite tune of the year from rocker Benjy Ferree.

Episode 38: Terry Gilliam, Japanese Heists and Cupcakes for Grownups

This Week: Filmmaker Terry Gilliam holds the devil at bay... We learn about Japan's most infamous heist... and Brendan meets a cupcake he actually likes. PLUS the Pixies' Black Francis breaks the ice... and download a song from rock orchestra Citay.

Episode 37: George Saunders, New Look Turkey Sandwich, Getting Hit On By A Star

This Week: Writer George Saunders pitches a tent... an Alabama housewife gets hit on by a star... and a famed deli just can't quit cold turkey.