The Next Big Thing is jazz pianist Ethan Iverson. He'll be playing three jazz etudes that were commissioned by our show. Also ... we've got poetry. And not just stuff that'll make you feel good. We're talking about verse that's meant to hurt. And worse.

What's the Next Big Thing?
You tell us: thenextbigthing@wnyc.org
Naked Chef Jamie Oliver
Cartoonist Roz Chast
Editor of the U.S. Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary Jesse Sheidlower

Word Combat
If poetry and competition is an unholy alliance, the two got together long before the ubiquitous slam. producer Jad Abumrad offers up head-to-head haiku and other traditions.

It's a Dog's Life
Dog walker Lowell Marin doesn't like scooping poop, but it's better than an office job. As he puts it: "I'd rather pick up crap than take it." A conversation with Dean Olsher. Produced by Curtis Fox.

Cecil Chanteur
His favorite tune is "Give My Regards Broadway," but he barks a mean "Mr. Moon." Cecil the singing Terrier took first place at the North America's Best Singing Pet Competition. Produced by Catherine Fenollosa.

Who Wants to be a Bus Driver? Test your trivia on the M20 with your host, Tony Palombella. Produced by Emily Botein.

The Three B's: Barrel, Brush and Ballad
Commissioned pieces from the REAL next big thing. Jazz pianist Ethan Iverson talks with our host.

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