Sophie Bearman

The up-and-coming Nigerian actress believes that performing runs in her DNA. That doesn’t mean showbiz has come easy.

Raised Pentecostal in Texas, Sam Sanders wasn’t allowed pop music. He smuggled CDs home in his underwear and tells the story on The Standard’s music podcast.

As Maria on “Sesame Street,” Sonia Manzano became the role model she never had—and changed children’s TV forever.

From growing up homeless to becoming the first Black female principal at American Ballet Theatre, she shares her soundtrack on our podcast “Life in Seven Songs.”

To mark one year of The Standard’s music show “Life in Seven Songs,” host Sophie Bearman shares songs from her own story — and hands the mic to listeners.

To mark one year of The Standard’s music show “Life in Seven Songs,” host Sophie Bearman shares songs from her own story — and hands the mic to listeners.

How TV’s favorite therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik, found her interior life through music

Dr. Guralnik put couples therapy on television — but first she had to hide her Beatles record. 

Imprisoned in Italy for a murder she didn’t commit, Knox is now an executive producer of a new Hulu miniseries about her infamous case and its aftermath.

The former labor secretary, author, and 79-year-old TikTok star walks us through the events — and music — that define his values.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and 2024 MacArthur Fellow Jason Reynolds writes the young adult books he never had.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and 2024 MacArthur Fellow Jason Reynolds writes the young adult books he never had.

The Berkeley-based host shares why she loves songs that feel like “pressing on a bruise” (and, yes, she knows that is very on brand).

On our podcast, the actress and creator shares seven songs that shaped her.

Raised in a conservative Mormon home, the singer-songwriter spent years battling shame and silence before finally coming out.

A different side of the CEO was revealed in our “Life in Seven Songs” podcast that spanned psychedelics, pop-punk, and Paleolithic tech.

The performance artist and mentor faced an uphill battle as a 16-year-old single mother. This is the music that inspired her to keep on going.

The acclaimed children’s author opens up about his own series of unfortunate events.

In an intimate performance, the singer-songwriter shares tales of his humble beginnings, political leanings and how he met wife Chrissy Teigen.

The stand-up comic, known for her biting political and social criticism, shares seven songs that chart her path through adversity.