Live Wire House Parties

Series produced by Live Wire! Radio

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From the comfort of their own homes, this six-week series features Live Wire Radio host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello chatting with guest about their current projects, while also addressing how they are responding to and engaging with the current social climate.

For the last fifteen years, Live Wire has brought together some of the brightest minds and talents in front of a live audience for a raucous hour of humor and discovery. While we socially distance from our live audience for the next few months, we will continue to bring the same energy to our listeners with a new studio format of our show, recorded with a quick turnaround to match the country's evolving needs and mood.

From the comfort of their own homes, Live Wire Radio host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello will chat with writers, musicians, and comedians about their current projects, while also addressing how they are responding to and engaging with the current social climate.

This six-week series provides listeners with an hour of light-hearted but serious-minded entertainment… like the best house party you wish you were at right now!

The "Live Wire House Party" is available to stream from the Live Wire Radio website, as well as podcast platforms every Friday at 12 PM PT over the next six weeks. Additionally, “House Parties” will air on local broadcast stations.

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For the last fifteen years, Live Wire has brought together some of the brightest minds and talents in front of a live audience for a raucous hour of humor and discovery. While we socially distance from our live audience for the next few months, we will continue to bring the same energy to our listeners with a new studio format of our show, recorded with a quick turnaround to match the country's evolving needs and mood. From the comfort of their own homes, Live Wire Radio host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello will chat with writers, musicians, and comedians about their current projects, while also addressing how they are responding to and engaging with the current social climate. This six-week series provides listeners with an hour of light-hearted but serious-minded... Show full description


12 Pieces

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Caption: Thomas Middleditch on Live Wire
This is the twelfth episode of the "Live Wire House Party," featuring comedians Middleditch & Schwartz, plus music from Shakey Graves.

  • Added: Jun 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Amythyst Kiah on Live Wire, Credit: Jennie Baker
This episode features writer Ijeoma Oluo and poet Danez Smith, with music from Amythyst Kiah.

Bought by KFCF FM


  • Added: Jun 04, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Daniel M. Ortberg
This is the tenth episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series with writers Daniel M. Ortberg and Michael Arceneaux, plus music from Prom Queen.

  • Added: May 28, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Clint Smith
This is the ninth episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, featuring poet and scholar Clint Smith, music from Waxahatchee, and a tribute to f...

  • Added: May 21, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: François Clemmons
This is the eighth episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, recorded from home, with actor and singer François Clemmons from "Mister Rogers' ...

Bought by KMUN


  • Added: May 14, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Luke & Susie Burbank
This is a special Mother's Day episode, featuring Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello's moms, filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld, and music from Fantastic Ne...

Bought by KWBU


  • Added: May 07, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Cameron Esposito
This is the sixth episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, recorded from home, with comedian Cameron Esposito, Claude Taylor of Twitter's @ra...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Apr 30, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Mandy Moore
This is the fifth episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, recorded from home, with writer Samantha Irby, food journalist Francis Lam, and si...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Apr 23, 2020
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Paula Poundstone
This is the fourth episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, recorded from home, with comedian Paula Poundstone, stylist Deanna Everson, and m...

  • Added: Apr 16, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Jeff Tweedy
This is the third episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, recorded from home, with writer and podcaster Nora McInerny, poet Saeed Jones, and...

  • Added: Apr 09, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Shea Serrano
This is the second episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, recorded from home, with author Shea Serrano, comedians Brook Wheelan and Nick Tu...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2020
  • Length: 59:00
Caption: Cheryl Strayed on "Live Wire House Party"
This is the first episode of the "Live Wire House Party" series, recorded from home, with writers Cheryl Strayed and Jon Mooallem, plus music from ...

Bought by WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass.


  • Added: Mar 30, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 1