The Wise Unknown
Some of the country’s most revered actors, activists, authors, and spiritual guides introduce listeners to the “wisest person no one has ever heard of” who they credit with being critical to their success in life.
Host Courtney E. Martin - think Krista Tippett meets Studs Terkel - then elicits the life lessons, palpable delights, and funny stories of these refreshingly unrefined, unknown gurus.
Courtney Martin and Golda Arthur wrap season 2
Courtney and producer Golda talk about how the series was created and look back at some memorable mo...
"Transformative intimacy"
Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conv...
Living at Odds - Two Partisans, One Corner
Wise Unknown listeners, we're bringing you the first episode of a new series from our friends over a...
"Old Souls"
Minisode: listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay reflecting on the theme of being an 'old so...
W.Kamau Bell and Dwayne Kennedy
W. Kamau Bell introduces Courtney to Dwayne Kennedy, a favorite comedian of people like Marc Maron a...
"Listening for the unsaid"
Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conversation w...
Hanif Abdurraqib and Maya Millett
Bestselling author and poet Hanif Abdurraqib introduces Courtney to editor and producer Maya Millett...
"Be present like a dog"
Minisode: Listen to Courtney's ever so brief audio essay on the thing she can't forget from her conv...
Sarah Jones & Allison Cardona
Tony Award-winning visionary and solo-performer Sarah introduces Courtney to animal and human rights...