Jan. 17, 2015: Michael Chabon, Sleater-Kinney, Decemberists, My Own Private Idaho, Frank McCourt

Published: Jan. 16, 2015, 9:49 p.m.

0:00: Intro
1:15: We preview releases by two of Portland\u2019s biggest bands: Sleater-Kinney and theDecemberists.
9:20: Hand2Mouth Theater workshops their follow-up to Gus Van Sant\u2019s \u201cMy Own Private Idaho\u201d for the Fertile Ground Festival.
17:25: Michael Chabon talks about his novels, as well as his recent ventures into film and comics writing.
35:25: Christopher Kirkley checks back in now that his Tuareg homage to \u201cPurple Rain\u201d is set to premier at the Hollywood Theater.
40:50: Japanese tattoo artist Horisuzu walks us through his craft.
44:40: Frank McCourt offers his insights into teaching as part of Literary Arts\u2019s Archive Project.