Singer, Songwriter, social activist. How does one even begin discussing Nina Simone? Luckily, we have a few friends to help us out in this bonus episode, dedicated to the High Priestess of Soul.

This summer we brought you Ira Glass in 3 Acts, such an impossible feat that we are forced to add an Act 4! You may know Ira from his touring storytelling, radio, and dance show. Or as a ringtone on the Netflix show Bojack Horseman. Or maybe you know Ira Glass from his always-chart-topping show This American Life, which has earned a shelf full of Peabodys and other awards. A few months ago, the very same public radio icon and Baltimore's own Ira Glass got naked with Naked American Songbook...

Julian and his new favorite Jewess Rachel Bloom welcome year 5778 with praises of Sheldon Harnick, fermented kosher grape juice, and gluten-free matzoh!

You can learn a lot about Rachel Bloom from her recent Naked Songbook chat. But you'll have to hear this bonus episode to get the full blown Rachel Bloom Space Jam experience!

Listen here for more from our conversation with stage, screen, and Glee star Darren Criss! Find out which Pippen tune brought Darren together with a member of The Rat Pack.

Public radio superstar host Ira Glass switches seats and becomes guest on The Naked American Songbook. 

Rachel Bloom, star and co-creator of the CW show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, is also a Disney Princess impersonator, a student of musical comedy, and a fan of kosher wine.

The Naked American Songbook went LIVE with singer-songwriter-producer-genius Stephin Merritt, the force behind at least one indie-cult classic group, The Magnetic Fields.

Naked American Songbook host Julian Fleisher once again puts on his wig and grabs his gavel for another installment of... Judge Julian!

In this Naked American Songbook EXTRA, host Julian Fleisher finds some Disney magic in conversations with Darren Criss, Rachel Bloom, and Alan Cumming!

In this Naked American Songbook EXTRA, hear Orange is the New Black star Lea DeLaria tell the tale of meeting Stephen Sondheim... and almost meeting David Bowie.

Ari Shapiro, has been moonlighting for Pink Martini since 2009. In honor of the group's most recent album & their current tour we're bringing you this bonus episode!

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is also a big song-lover! In this bonus EXTRA episode, Neil guides us through lyrical artifacts of Paul Simon, and the environmental implications.

Stephin Merritt and Julian Fleisher talked songs in front of a live audience for the first-ever live taping of the Naked American Songbook. Here's a bonus preview, with extra Doris Day.

Julian asks "How do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons to perfume?" As usual, the solution here is music.

Julian sits down with his youngest guest yet, to talk Chet Baker, Cole Porter, and the perpetual importance of the Rat Pack!

Here's a special Sheldon Harnick Christmas & Channukah treat! A bonus preview of Julian Fleisher's Naked American Songbook chat with the Fiddler co-author. 

Old friends Julian Fleisher and Ana Gasteyer reunite in The Jonathan Channel studios to rehash their strong feelings for the Great American Songbook.

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson as he goes where no scientist has boldly gone before - on an intergalactic exploration of the Great American Songbook! 

Lea DeLaria shows Julian that she knows a thing or two about the Songbook.

Join Julian Fleisher, as he explores The Great American Songbook with one of its proudest immigrants. 

Tony Award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins is no stranger to the Great American Songbook. This week on TNAS she's talking Streisand, Sondheim, Hamilton and more! 

You know his show, his name, and his voice. Still there's so much more to learn about this NPR Golden Boy. Listen as Julian gets the scoop on All Things Considered's Ari Shapiro!

Actor, author, and songstress Molly Ringwald is more than an 80s icon. Join her as she show's Julian her jazzier side and the music she loves from preceding decades!