92y Talks

In this episode of 92Y Talks, join the star and creators of Apple TV+’s acclaimed series Acapulco — including internationally renowned Eugenio Derbez, who stars and executive produces, and series co-creators Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman — with Cosmopolitan's Tamara Fuentes for a conversation about the hit comedy series. They discuss making Apple TV+’s first Spanish and English language series, the importance of breaking stereotypes, stories from behind the scenes, and more. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on December 13, 2021.

In this episode of 92Y Talks, join the star and makers of Paramount+’s Star Trek: Discovery — including actress Sonequa Martin-Green, director and executive producer Olatunde Osunsanmi, and co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise — for a conversation on the new season of their hit original series with The Washington Post’s Helena Andrews. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on December 15, 2021.

In this episode of 92Y Talks, the stars of Impractical Jokers and lifelong friends James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, Joe Gatto, and Sal Vulcano—also known as the comedy troupe The Tenderloins—sit down with film director, Chris Henchy, for a hysterical night to discuss Impractical Jokers: The Movie, released in 2020. Veteran journalist Jacqueline Cutler moderates the talk that promises to redraw the map of acceptable adult behavior in pursuit of a joke... or at least make you laugh really hard. The conversation was recorded on February 20, 2020 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.

In this episode of 92Y Talks, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry sits down with Essence magazine's Cori Murray for a conversation about her new film, Netflix’s Bruised. Marking Berry’s directorial debut, Bruised follows a simmering and disgraced mixed martial artist — played with characteristic grit and grace by Berry herself — as she attempts to make a comeback and confront her past. The conversation was recorded on November 19, 2021 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.

In this episode of 92Y Talks, indie musician and author Michelle Zauner (a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast) sits down with Vulture’s E. Alex Jung to talk about her third album, Jubilee, and her new bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart. Hear her discuss the inception of both the memoir and the record — writing about grief while making music about joy, the contrasts between writing books and writing songs, her upcoming projects, and much more. The conversation was recorded on August 19, 202

In this episode of 92Y Talks, Israeli author David Grossman discusses his new novel, More Than I Love My Life, with fellow writer Nathan Englander. Inspired by the memories of a political prisoner in 1950s Yugoslavia, the book tells the story of three generations of women on an unlikely journey from Israel to the “Adriatic Alcatraz” to confront the shared trauma of their family’s past. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online readings series on September 23, 2021.

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead (author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys) opens the 92Y Poetry Center’s 83rd season with a presentation of his new novel, Harlem Shuffle, followed by a conversation with Vinson Cunningham. A love letter to 1960s New York, Harlem Shuffle is a family saga masquerading as a crime novel, a hilarious morality play, and a social novel about race and power. The program was recorded on September 14, 2021 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.

Join Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning actor Ben Platt, actress Amandla Stenberg, director Stephen Chbosky, and Tony Award-winning writer Steven Levenson for a special advanced screening of one of the most highly anticipated new films of the fall, Dear Evan Hansen — followed by a conversation. Based on Levenson’s era-defining Broadway musical (also starring Platt), Dear Evan Hansen tells the story of a high school senior searching for acceptance and belonging amidst the cruelty of the social media age. Hear the stars and creators discuss bringing the Broadway megahit to the screen, why its story and music continues to resonate so deeply with people of all ages, stories from behind the screen, and much more.

Join acclaimed, Emmy nominated actor and Law & Order: SVU star Christopher Meloni on the brand-new series Law & Order: Organized Crime in conversation with TVLine’s Michael Ausiello. Returning to his iconic roll as Elliott Stabler, Meloni leads the cast of Organized Crime as a tough detective determined to take down New York’s crime syndicates in the wake of devastating personal loss. Hear Meloni discuss with Ausiello the powerful new addition to the long-running franchise, the enduring appeal of the Law & Order shows, the new gravity that he brings to the Elliott Stabler roll, stories from behind the scenes, his other upcoming acting projects, and much more.

We dip into our archives and go back to 2008 on the eve of the publication of Star Trek sensation William Shatner's memoir, Up Till Now, when he sat down with Leonard Lopate to share stories about his life and career. The conversation was recorded on May 12, 2008 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.

The creators of Netflix’s new series Hit & Run — Lior Raz who also stars, Avi Issacharoff, Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin — discuss their new international action-thriller with SiriusXM’s Jessica Shaw. Following a man looking for answers in the US following his wife’s death in a mysterious accident in Tel Aviv, Hit & Run is suspenseful at every turn, driven by Raz’s virtuoso performance — a classic spy story with a modern twist. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on September 2, 2021.

Award-winning WNYC reporter Jim O’Grady sits down with longtime 92Y host Budd Mishkin to discuss Blindspot: The Road to 9/11, the eight-episode podcast from HISTORY and WNYC Studios that’s hosted by O’Grady who was part of the team that covered 9/11 for The New York Times. It tells the story of FBI agents and terrorists, public events and private meetings, signs missed and opportunities lost. The conversation was recorded on September 9, 2021 in front of a live audience at New York's 92nd Street Y.

The creator and star of Disney+’s new action-comedy series Turner & Hooch, Matt Nix and Josh Peck, sit down with John Stamos, actor and star of the Disney+ original series, Big Shot. A continuation of the hit 1989 buddy cop movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks, hear them discuss adapting the series for a new audience, the challenges and joys of working with animal actors, stories from behind the scenes, and more. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on July 19, 2021.

Join the creator and stars of Peacock’s acclaimed new series Girls5eva – Meredith Scardino, Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, and Busy Philipps – for a conversation about the making of the show with TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook. Following the members of a one-hit wonder ‘90s girl group as they take one more shot at making their pop dreams come true, Girls5eva is being hailed as a smart, hilarious take on the music industry, fame, and the ‘90s nostalgia machine. Hear the creator and stars discuss making a comedy about music, the enduring power of ‘90s pop, stories from behind the scenes, and much more.  

Christina Hendricks sits down with Emmy Award-winning Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner to discuss her role in NBC's Good Girls, now entering its fourth season. They also talk about their collaborative relationship, Hendricks’ new projects, stories from behind the scenes, and more. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on June 22, 2021.

The award-winning stars of Netflix's Master of None — Lena Waithe, Naomi Ackie, Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari — discuss the comedy’s highly-anticipated third season. It's being hailed for its bold, new dramatic depths, anchored by performances from Waithe and Ackie. Writer Jim Pascoe moderates the conversation, streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on June 17, 2021.

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning writers Annette Gordon-Reed and Brent Staples for a discussion of Gordon-Reed’s new book, On Juneteenth — a stirring reflection on how the holiday commemorating the freeing of African-American slaves in the United States is celebrated. Focusing on her upbringing in Texas, Gordon-Reed’s candid meditation on the complex mythologies of her state’s relationship to the holiday provides a personal but historically grounded lens on race in America. Hear her and Staples discuss the book and break down the controversies surrounding Juneteenth’s celebration, its renewed significance in the wake of last summer’s protests, and more.

Reel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf interviews Academy Award®-winner Barry Jenkins about his acclaimed new series, The Underground Railroad. Based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, the ten episodes — currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video — trace the journey of Cora Randall, a slave who escapes a Georgia plantation and struggles for freedom in the antebellum South. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on June 7, 2021.

The editors of Cosmopolitan and Esquire, Jessica Pels and Michael Sebastian, discuss The Future of Sex with sex educator Haylin Belay. What will sex, dating and relationships be like once COVID-19 is finally behind us? Cosmopolitan and Esquire teamed up with the iconic Kinsey Institute to find out how the future of sex will change in a post-pandemic world. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on May 13, 2021.

In this episode of 92Y Talks, SoFi and 92Y's XYZ present a conversation on work and mental health with psychologist Dr. Jaclyn Lopez Witmer and SoFi’s Ashley Stahl, a career expert and host of the popular mental health podcast You Turn. The COVID crisis has added unprecedented stress to our lives, including our work lives. They explore how your mental health may be impacting your work, and the reverse. Dr. Witmer helps you identify the factors contributing to your stress and arrive at a deeper understanding of them, with coping strategies and tips for achieving greater well-being. The conversation was recorded live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on March 23, 2021.