Binder podcast is art for your ears. Binder uses art as a catalyst to talk about big ideas, bringing people together through complex conversations and personal stories to create the connections that lift our entire community. Hosted by CMA writer-in-residence Ray McManus and produced by the Columbia Museum of Art, Binder brings you audio storytelling with writers, artists, scholars, curators, and more. New episodes every month. Learn more about the museum, exhibitions, and programs at www.columbiamuseum.org
Production and editing by Drew Baron
Join host Ray McManus and producer Drew as they celebrate five years of The Binder podcast! They look back at some of the show's biggest episodes, revisit favorite behind-the-scenes moments, and share what's ahead for the future of the podcast. Then, Drew challenges Ray with a brand-new game Hue Knew, putting his knowledge to the test in a colorful finale.
The Binder podcast is a production of the Columbia Museum of Art.
23 Jun 2026
Putting Art in a Box
What do a picture frame, a shipping crate, and a book cover have in common? They’re all contained in the latest episode of the Binder podcast! Ray McManus and producer Drew explore the often-overlooked role of the objects that contain the art and play a round of the Frame Game. Then, Drew talks with Jonathan Schwartz of Atelier 4 about the careful craft of packing, transporting, and protecting priceless works of art. Finally, Ray sits down with Hub City Press to unpack the art of the book cover and how thoughtful design creates the perfect home for a story.
Transcript for today's episode: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9em3pgzh55v6fi9dn0vl9/Binder-Podcast-Putting-Art-in-a-Box-Transcript.docx?rlkey=cmks8it9s0n63v206thc20ini&st=nwitln26&dl=0
19 May 2026
Fresh Takes
In today's episode, Ray wanders the newly refreshed CMA Galleries in search of his next favorite work of art. Joined by his wife, Dr. Lindsay McManus, the two take in the reimagined spaces before being lovingly put on the spot by producer Drew in a spirited round of "Taste Test". After the break, Kress Fellow Erin Kuykendall brings the collection to life, sharing stories about some new and old CMA favorites. It’s equal parts humor, insight, and a reminder that art is always better when shared—even if you don’t agree on the cows.
Transcript for today's episode: https://bit.ly/48RtZU0
Learn more about the CMA Collection: https://www.columbiamuseum.org/view/cma-collection
Who has been a guest on Binder Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Sadé Ayorinde
Katie Chandler
Stan Hackney
Alex Harris
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
568,158
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
82
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
71
Contact Binder Podcast
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Binder Podcast?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
