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Everything is Alive
Description

Everything is Alive is an unscripted interview show in which all the subjects are inanimate objects. In each episode, a different thing tells us its life story--and everything it says is true.

Episodes
  • 2023 / 11 / 29
    The Animals: Deleted Scenes

    A few moments that for one reason or another got cut from “The Animals,” but we love them anyway. You can find t-shirts for The Animals and Everything is Alive (and other things) right here. And…...

  • 2023 / 11 / 23
    The Animals: Hari, Butterfly

    Hari is a butterfly, and he’s just trying to stay grounded. Featuring Hari Kondabolu. Hari’s Youtube comedy special is called “Vacation Baby.” You can find more from him at his website, his Instagram, and...

  • 2023 / 11 / 8
    The Animals: Steven, Beaver

    Steven is a beaver, and he’s just trying to do his job. Featuring Connor Ratliff. Note to parents: This episode contains a frank discussion of the Tooth Fairy. If that is something you prefer your children...

  • 2023 / 10 / 25
    The Animals: Harry, Flamingo

    Harry is a flamingo. He may have been born at the zoo, but he can’t be contained. Featuring Vinny Thomas. You can find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter and a million other places too. Vinny’s...

  • 2023 / 10 / 11
    The Animals: Deirdre, Jellyfish

    Deirdre is a jellyfish, and she’s just trying to go with the flow. Featuring Maeve Higgins. Maeve’s new album “A Very Special Woman” is available on bandcamp. Choral music in this episode from Friedrich...

  • 2023 / 9 / 27
    The Animals: Melissa and Joseph, Kangaroos

    Joseph lives in Melissa’s pouch, and he may be wearing out his welcome. Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Sebastian Conelli. The Animals is a special series presented by Everything is Alive.

  • 2023 / 9 / 20
    Everything is Alive Presents: The Animals

    Starting next Wednesday, September 27th, the Everything is Alive feed will host a five episode special series called “The Animals.” We’ll get to know a beaver, a jellyfish, a flamingo, and more, all sharing...

  • 2022 / 11 / 16
    Miriam and Peter, Playing Cards

    Miriam and Peter are quite a pair. Featuring Peter Grosz & Miriam Tolan. Radiotopia is in the midst of its annual fundraising drive right now. If you’re able, please support the most creative, fulfilling,...

  • 2022 / 11 / 16
    Sneak Preview: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight

    Hear the first episode of Ian’s new show: In The Scenes Behind Plain Sight. It’s a rewatch podcast for a TV show that never existed. Radiotopia is in the midst of its annual fundraising drive right now. If...

  • 2022 / 11 / 2
    Charles, Party Horn

    Charles is a party horn, and he’s just trying to make a name for himself. Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find Vinny on Twitter and Instagram @vinn_ayy. Recorded live on stage at On Air Fest in Brooklyn, New York,...

  • 2022 / 10 / 19
    Jes, Baguette

    Jes is a baguette, and they were made to share. Featuring Jes Tom. You can find them on Twitter @jestom and Instagram @jesthekid. You can see their solo standup show “Less Lonely” as part of the New York...

  • 2022 / 10 / 5
    Ginny, Roomba

    Ginny is a Roomba, and she’s been taking it all in. Featuring Ginny Hogan. Find her on Twitter @ginnyhogan_.

  • 2022 / 9 / 21
    Alzo, Rental Car

    Alzo, a rental car, is just trying to find his agency. Featuring Alzo Slade.

  • 2022 / 9 / 14
    Season Five Trailer

    Everything is Alive returns September 21st.

  • 2022 / 2 / 23
    Making Trouble: Deleted Scenes from Sal the Sock

    This special episode of Everything is Alive is a part of Radiotopia’s winter fundraiser. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. Donate today at...

  • 2021 / 12 / 15
    Sal, Sock

    Sal is a sock. He’s had a good life, but it feels like something’s missing. Featuring Sebastian Conelli.

  • 2021 / 12 / 1
    The Wait

    A special episode produced in conjunction with Pop-Up Magazine, this is the story of a bike locked to a bike rack a little too long. In June of this year, Pop-Up Magazine placed bicycles at bike racks in...

  • 2021 / 11 / 18
    Michael, Phone Booth

    Michael is a phone booth, and he’s been on hold for a while. Featuring Michael Kostroff. Additional credits for this episode can be found at everythingisalive.com.

  • 2021 / 11 / 3
    Anonymous, Mousetrap

    What do you do when the thing you were made to do is the last thing you want to do? Featuring Mel Shimkovitz.

  • 2021 / 10 / 27
    From the Archives: Annie, Jack O' Lantern

    Our Halloween special! This episode first aired in 2018 and since then it’s delighted and disturbed parents and children alike. If you’ve heard it before (or if you’re scared), you can skip it. Annie is a...

  • 2021 / 10 / 20
    Atsuko, Bagpipes

    Atsuko is a set of bagpipes, and she’s looking for some peace and quiet. Featuring Atsuko Okatsuka. Find her on various socials, her handle is @atsukocomedy.

  • 2021 / 10 / 6
    Dina, Pacifier

    Dina’s not in a good place, but maybe she’s headed to one. Featuring Dina Hashem. You can find more from Dina on the social media of your choice @dinahashem_.

  • 2021 / 9 / 22
    Vinny, Vending Machine

    Vinny has been through a lot, and a lot has been through Vinny. Featuring Vinny Thomas. Find more from Vinny on Instagram and Twitter @vinn_ayy.

  • 2021 / 9 / 15
    Season Four Preview

    A few of the inanimate objects you’ll meet on the new season of Everything is Alive, launching September 22nd.

  • 2021 / 5 / 28
    Adam, Stool

    Adam has been the stool on stage at a comedy club for a long time. What do you do around standup when you were made for sitting? Adam is played by Adam Burke. Radiotopia is a network of creators who are...

  • 2020 / 8 / 19
    Martin, Paper Towel Dispenser

    Martin is a paper towel dispenser outside a hardware store, and he's wondering how he got there. Featuring Martin Morrow. Martin is a comedian, writer, and improviser in Los Angeles. Follow him on socials at...

  • 2020 / 7 / 22
    Maria and Joel

    Part one: Maria is a box of tissues, without much to cry about. Part two: Joel is a water fountain thirsting for more. Featuring Maria Bamford and Joel Kim Booster.

  • 2020 / 7 / 8
    Lillian, Song

    Ian has a song stuck in his head. Imagine how the song feels. Featuring Lillian King.

  • 2020 / 6 / 24
    Colin, Ten Dollar Bill

    Colin is a ten dollar bill, and he’s wondering what he’s worth. Featuring Colin Nissan.

  • 2020 / 6 / 10
    Deleted Scenes II

    A few scenes that didn’t make the cut for one reason or another. Featuring the Russian Dolls, Emmy the Pregnancy Test, Josh the Chainsaw, and more.

  • 2020 / 5 / 13
    Eugene, Tattoo

    Eugene is a tattoo, and for now, he’s staying right where he is. Featuring Eugene Cordero.

  • 2020 / 4 / 29
    Mirror, Mirror

    A restaurant bathroom mirror takes a moment to reflect. Featuring Alex Song-Xia.

  • 2020 / 4 / 15
    Louise & William, Shirt & Pants

    Louise is an oxford shirt and William is leather pants. They may hang in the same closet, but they’ve seen different worlds. Featuring Alexandra Dickson and Connor Ratliff.

  • 2020 / 4 / 1
    Josh, Chainsaw

    Josh has a warning: don't get too close, but don't stay too far away either. Featuring Josh Gondelman.

  • 2020 / 3 / 18
    Tami and Ed, Sharpie

    Tami is a sharpie, and Ed is her cap. After all these years, marriage has left an indelible mark. Featuring Tami Sagher and Ed Herbstman.

  • 2020 / 3 / 11
    Season 3 Preview

    Season Three of Everything is Alive begins Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. Mark your calendar, unless your calendar objects.

  • 2019 / 11 / 26
    Bonus Episode: The Magic 8 Ball

    The Magic 8 Ball can’t tell you his name. This bonus episode is part of Radiotopia’s 2019 Fundraising Drive. Make your mark. Go to radiotopia.fm to donate today.

  • 2019 / 7 / 10
    Scott, Stethoscope

    Scott is always listening.

  • 2019 / 6 / 26
    Charu, Satellite

    Charu is a satellite. Is she alone in the universe?

  • 2019 / 6 / 12
    Jennifer, Newspaper

    Jennifer is a copy of The Canberra Times from October 24th, 1988. She might not be news anymore, but she’s still paper.

  • 2019 / 5 / 22
    Chioke, Pane of Glass

    Note: this episode is a followup to “Chioke, Grain of Sand.” If you haven’t heard that episode, we suggest starting there. Chioke just wants to be transparent with you.

  • 2019 / 5 / 8
    Sebastian, Alex, and Alex, Russian Dolls

    Sebastian, Alex, and Alex get to know each other, inside and out.

  • 2019 / 4 / 3
    Connor, Painting

    Connor is a painting, but is anybody looking at him?

  • 2019 / 3 / 19
    Petey, Baseball Cap

    Petey’s just trying to stay on top.

  • 2019 / 3 / 6
    Emmy, Pregnancy Test

    Emmy is just trying to stay positive.

  • 2019 / 2 / 20
    Alligator, Alligator

    Alligator is a stuffed animal, and things are about to get different.

  • 2019 / 2 / 6
    Shannon, Bath Towel

    Shannon just wants to be part of the story.

  • 2018 / 12 / 11
    Bonus Episode: Deleted Scenes

    A special bonus episode featuring a few scenes that for one reason or another got cut out of Season One. Featuring Louis, Can of Cola, Maeve the Lamppost, Sean the Subway Seat, and more. Support our show and...

  • 2018 / 11 / 27
    Sean, Subway Seat

    Sean loves his job, and he’s looking for a connection.

  • 2018 / 11 / 13
    Ayo, Balloon

    Ayo has achieved great heights, but she would like to come back down.