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Luke Burbank, host of the public radio variety show Live Wire, knows his way around a drink. At times, he's gotten too familiar with the stuff, which is why he's now trying to fix his relationship with alcohol. In this new series, Luke talks to friends, family, and cultural luminaries living at various points on the booze spectrum — from enthusiastic imbibers to teetotalers and everyone in between. After a booze-heavy pandemic and increased attention to alcohol's health risks, many have reconsidered their habits. But is mindful consumption actually achievable? Even for people named Luke? Damp January explores these questions with humor, honesty, and occasionally, a little liquid courage every Wednesday in, you guessed it, January.
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Damp January: How ‘Bout We Call It a Night? (with Nora McInerny)
In the final episode of Damp January, Luke talks to his friend Nora McInerny – author and podcast host of Thanks for Asking – about what it means to basically not drink anymore. The two old friends…
Damp January: Is Sobriety... Forever? (with Moshe Kasher)
Was it sheer alcoholism or just adolescent rage? Comedian, podcaster, and memoirist Moshe Kasher (Subculture Vulture) poses this question to himself in a conversation with Luke about his own journey…
Damp January: What’s the Big Deal? (with Gary Shteyngart)
What’s really the harm in “moderate” (whatever that means) drinking? According to New York Times bestselling author Gary Shteyngart, absolutely nothing. Luke weighs the balance between sobriety and…
Damp January: Why Is This So Hard? (with Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall)
Has Luke just met his match? In a conversation with journalist Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall, author of Hungover: The Morning After and One Man's Quest for a Cure, Luke discovers that Shaughnessy’s love…
Introducing "Damp January" podcast, plus Adam Gopnik and Dessa
In a special episode of Live Wire, host Luke Burbank introduces our new limited series podcast Damp January. Over five episodes in January, Burbank explores his sometimes complicated relationship…
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Damp January with Luke Burbank has published 5 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.
Damp January with Luke Burbank is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 42m.
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