Episode 397
with Emily Flake, Dave Hill, and Giants in the Trees
Host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello discuss where they "Draw the Line" in life; Emily Flake, illustrator for The New Yorker, teaches us the art of the awkward hug; comedian Dave Hill recounts the journey to discover his Canadian roots, as outlined in his new book "Parking the Moose;" and indie rock group Giants in the Trees, featuring Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic, perform their latest single “It Goes.”
Emily Flake
Illustrator & Writer
Emily Flake is the author of That Was Awkward: The Art and Etiquette of the Awkward Hug. Her cartoons and humorous essays run regularly in The New Yorker, The Nib, and many other publications. Her weekly strip, Lulu Eightball, ran in alt-weeklies for many years. She’s written and illustrated two other books: These Things Ain't Gonna Smoke Themselves and Mama Tried. Her illustrations and cartoons appear in publications all over the world, including the New York Times, Newsweek, the Globe and Mail, The Onion, The New Statesman, and Forbes. Website • Twitter
David Hill
Comedian
Dave Hill is exploring his roots and we’re all invited along on his genealogical joyride. His latest book, Parking the Moose: One American’s Epic Quest to Uncover His Incredible Canadian Roots explores the homeland of his grandfather and his own childhood obsession with his ¼ ancestry. Hill, a comedian, writer, musician, actor, radio host, and all-around joy maker in many forms, originally hails from Cleveland, OH. Website
Giants in the Trees
Band
Giants in the Trees are a band born from the Pacific Northwest. The members include Krist Novoselić, best known as a founding member of the seminal group Nirvana (bass, accordion), Jillian Raye (vocals, bass & banjo), Erik Friend (percussion) and Ray Prestegard (guitars). From rural Wahkiakum County in between Portland and Seattle, they consider themselves a true product of their environment. Giants emerged in 2017 with “Giants in the Trees,” and this year they’ve released the ten-song collection “Volume 2.” Listen • Twitter
