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
Publicly listed emails
maggie.gourville@prx.org
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Luke Burbank - Comedian, radio host, and writer known for hosting Live Wire and contributing to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
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
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.
Loose Ends · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Bathroom Break Podcast with Raab Himself · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
City Arts & Lectures · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
We Don't Smoke the Same · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Artists at Work · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed email for Live Wire with Luke Burbank: maggie.gourville@prx.org.
Podseeker estimates Live Wire with Luke Burbank reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
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