John Myers

Since 2017, John Myers has been the producer of NPR's World Cafe, which is produced by WXPN at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Previously he spent about eight years working on the other side of Philly at WHYY as a producer on the staff of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. John was also a member of the team of public radio veterans recruited to develop original programming for Audible and has worked extensively as a freelance producer. His portfolio includes work for the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, The Association for Public Art and the radio documentary, Going Black: The Legacy of Philly Soul Radio. He's taught radio production to preschoolers and college students and, in the late 90's, spent a couple of years traveling around the country as a roadie for the rock band Huffamoose.

Margo Price embarks on a new, psychedelic journey on 'Strays'

Raina Douris

The Nashville singer-songwriter tells the story of the mind-altering trip that set the stage for her latest album, and changed her life.
'I Am The Moon' is Tedeschi Trucks at their finest and most adventurous

Stephen Kallao

We caught up with Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi to talk about the inspiration behind the album — and they share a performance, recorded live for World Cafe.
Memories become songs on Kevin Morby's 'This Is A Photograph'

Raina Douris

In this session, Kevin Morby talks about how photography inspired his latest album, This Is A Photograph, and how he steps inside those moments.
For Kurt Vile, 'settling down' doesn't necessarily mean 'staying still'

Raina Douris

The Philly rocker's latest album is titled (watch my moves) and he joins me to talk about the moves he's been making, who he's been working with and lots more.
Arooj Aftab's life is in a bit of a whirlwind

Raina Douris

Aftab is the first Pakistani woman not only to win a Grammy, but to even be nominated for one. Hear about her life and how music brought her to America in this episode of World Cafe.
alt-J has always had a knack for making the unconventional sound appealing

Stephen Kallao

A well-deserved break — and building their own studio — was the spark the group needed to make 'The Dream,' their most adventurous album yet.
PUP stays honest and true to their roots in 'The Unraveling of PupTheBand'

Raina Douris

PUP is an acronym for Pathetic Use of Potential ... which has proven to be untrue as they've seen a lot of success over the last decade.
In 'Far In,' Helado Negro speaks to the longing to find solace inside ourselves

Stephen Kallao

Roberto Carlos Lange, who performs as Helado Negro, lived in Brooklyn until a 2-week trip to Texas to work on an art installation turned into a 6-month stay that led to Far In.
In their latest album, Parquet Courts remain hard to define

Raina Douris

In Parquet Court's latest album, Sympathy For Life, The band brings in more synths, keyboards and dance than ever before.
Billy Strings is on a long, strange trip

Raina Douris

The virtuoso blends his blistering brand of bluegrass with forays into psychedelia and jam band territory.