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Kast Media | Ben Folds
Lightning Bugs
Conversations with Ben Folds
Join us in celebrating and commiserating with some of the world's foremost creatives about their endlessly various artistic processes. Not just in the arts, but in science, medicine, politics, technology, and more. Together we will figure out ways to maintain a spirit of curiosity and innovation in our everyday lives. NY Times best-selling author and musician Ben Folds hosts a podcast focused on enlightening conversations each week with guests.   You can submit your questions to Ben here:
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Ratings & Reviews
5.0 stars from 605 ratings
Inspiring Conversations
Fascinating discussions about the creative aspects of almost all endeavour. I can’t stop listening and let it roll from one topic to another; I never cease to be captivated by Ben’s unique summing up of each episode and the calibre of the guests.
EmDee62 via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 03/06/24
Conversations Among Creatives!
Ben Fold’s podcast is like listening in to a conversation among creatives. I love this podcast , the folks that Ben has introduced me too, and the many topics that have made me think about and experience things differently. Well done, Ben! Listen to this with that intent - Ben has become a...Read full review »
HerodFamily via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/22/24
Awesome
I'm not a musician, but these exercises in creativity have captured my attention. I'm definitely addicted to this podcast, and I have learned so much from it. I also love seeing the progression of Ben's interview skills over time. Highly recommmend this podcast!Read full review »
Larkin2057 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/23
Recent Episodes
Today’s guests are biologist and environmentalist, Dr. Roger Payne, and literary scholar and author, Jonathan Gottschall! This is our exciting final episode before we go on a hiatus to reflect on and pursue all the wonderful insights and ideas we’ve gained from a year of lightning bugs. This...
Published 03/31/22
Today’s guest is biologist and environmentalist, Dr. Roger Payne. In 1970 Dr Payne recorded “Songs of the Humpback Whale” which stands as the best-selling environmental album in history. This album and it’s popularity crafted the “Save the Whales” movement which then led to the 1972 United...
Published 03/24/22
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