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Live Wire with Luke Burbank

Luke Burbank

Booking Overview

An eclectic arts and culture interview show featuring recurring external guests from comedy, music, literature, culinary arts, and other creative fields, typically discussing current books, albums, performances, and personal projects. PR agencies could credibly pitch established authors, comedians, musicians, chefs, filmmakers, and distinctive cultural practitioners with a strong new project or compelling personal story; booking difficulty is medium because the show attracts recognizable professional guests but also books accessible specialists and emerging voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 772

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.0k subscribers

Instagram: 4.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

maggie.gourville@prx.org

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Host

Luke Burbank - Comedian, radio host, and writer known for hosting Live Wire and contributing to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, journalists, comedians, musicians, chefs, filmmakers, and other creative professionals with a notable current book, album, performance, publication, or distinctive personal story.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or essays, National media or publication credits, Released albums or notable performances, Established comedy careers, Distinctive creative or professional projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Veirs - The Connection Between Weight Lifting And Songwriting, Plus A Performance From Her Album Temple Songs

Jackie Kashian - Anger, The Business Of Fly Fishing, And Comedy

Sean Sherman - Indigenous Foodways, Decolonized Ingredients, And His Cookbook Turtle Island: Foods And Traditions Of The Indigenous Peoples Of North America

Pete Droge - His Latest Album Fade Away Blue And A Performance Of “you Called Me Kid”

Maria Bamford - Money Troubles And Her Popular Vulture Magazine Questionnaire

Recent Topics

Art, Performing Arts, Comedy, Literature, Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Live Wire with Luke Burbank
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Sam Roberts and Gaby Moreno

October 16, 2026

New York Times obituary writer Sam Roberts (Are The Dead Yet?: the Art of the Obit) discusses the notion of famous last words, the etiquette of the "advanced obituary," and how he once wrote an obit for Jesus Christ himself; plus singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno reveals how she manifested her childhood dreams — which took her from Guatemala to the Grammys and onto Broadway — before performing "New Dawn" from her latest album DUSK.

Susan Orlean and David Ramirez

October 09, 2026

Acclaimed writer Susan Orlean (The New Yorker) reflects on her storied career through the lens of her new memoir Joyride, which touches on her unique approach to research and celebrity profiles... and how Meryl Streep came to portray her in the "adaptation" of her hit book The Orchid Thief; plus, Austin's beloved singer-songwriter David Ramirez performs "Put in the Work" from his album Rules & Regulations.

Eliot Glazer, Paisley Rekdal, and Jonny's Day Out

October 02, 2026

Comedian and writer Eliot Glazer unpacks his often awkward journey through modern queer life in his collection of essays The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Gay; celebrated poet Paisley Rekdal evokes the beauty and complexities of family legacy in her newest collection Heritance; and indie rock band Jonny's Day Out perform "Cough" from their debut album JDO.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Live Wire with Luke Burbank
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How do I get in touch with Live Wire with Luke Burbank?

Live Wire with Luke Burbank is hosted by Luke Burbank. Its publicly listed email is maggie.gourville@prx.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Live Wire with Luke Burbank?

The publicly listed email for Live Wire with Luke Burbank: maggie.gourville@prx.org.

How many listeners does Live Wire with Luke Burbank have?

Podseeker estimates Live Wire with Luke Burbank reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Live Wire with Luke Burbank?

Live Wire with Luke Burbank typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Authors, journalists, comedians, musicians, chefs, filmmakers, and other creative professionals with a notable current book, album, performance, publication, or distinctive personal story. Common among recent guests: Published books or essays; National media or publication credits; Released albums or notable performances. Recent guests include Laura Veirs, Jackie Kashian, and Sean Sherman.

How hard is it to get booked on Live Wire with Luke Burbank?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Live Wire with Luke Burbank cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Performing Arts, Comedy, Literature, and Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

maggie.gourville@prx.org

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