Best Of: Judd Apatow / Misty Copeland

This edition of Fresh Air Weekend features two interviews: one with Judd Apatow, discussing his new visual memoir "Comedy Nerd," which chronicles his lifelong obsession with comedy through personal archives; and another with Misty Copeland, the first black woman to become a principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre, reflecting on her career, her farewell performance, and her work with Prince. Additionally, Ken Tucker reviews the 50th-anniversary edition of Patti Smith's album "Horses," highlighting its lasting impact and Smith's influence. The episode also includes segments from other NPR podcasts, such as ThruLine, Life Kit, Consider This, Books We've Loved, NPR Politics Podcast, TED Radio Hour, Bullseye, and All Songs Considered.

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Fresh Air

Introduction to Judd Apatow's "Comedy Nerd"

Judd Apatow's Obsession with Comedy and Early Influences

Steve Martin, Long Island Humor, and Family Dynamics

Grandfather's Influence and High School Radio Interviews

Patti Smith's "Horses" Album

Misty Copeland's Farewell Performance and Relationship with Pain

Childbirth vs. Swan Lake and Pointe Shoes

Misty Copeland and Prince

Crimson and Clover

Conclusion

Best Of: Judd Apatow / Misty Copeland

Fresh Air

00:00Introduction to Judd Apatow's "Comedy Nerd"

Introduction to Judd Apatow's "Comedy Nerd"

04:10Judd Apatow's Obsession with Comedy and Early Influences

Judd Apatow's Obsession with Comedy and Early Influences

11:03Steve Martin, Long Island Humor, and Family Dynamics

Steve Martin, Long Island Humor, and Family Dynamics

17:13Grandfather's Influence and High School Radio Interviews

Grandfather's Influence and High School Radio Interviews

23:40Patti Smith's "Horses" Album

Patti Smith's "Horses" Album

32:23Misty Copeland's Farewell Performance and Relationship with Pain

Misty Copeland's Farewell Performance and Relationship with Pain

39:39Childbirth vs. Swan Lake and Pointe Shoes

Childbirth vs. Swan Lake and Pointe Shoes

45:20Misty Copeland and Prince

Misty Copeland and Prince

50:10Crimson and Clover

Crimson and Clover

50:31Conclusion

Conclusion