#1709: A Conversation with John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants| The Best of Our Knowledge

By Lucas Willard

Published June 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

John Flansburgh (left) and John Linnell (right) performing as They Might Be Giants

On this episode of the Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll speak with John Flansburgh of rock band They Might Be Giants. John and co-founder John Linnell have been making records for more than 40 years, with several albums written to entertain and educate kids.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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