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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 81 days 6 hours 45 minutes
Culture Gabfest: Civil War, What Is It Good For?
This week, the hosts discuss Alex Garland’s Civil War, Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, and an essay about “gaslighting.”
ICYMI: Ann Maddox on Scandoval, Reddit and Grief
How Tom Sandoval’s former personal assistant had to change her Reddit boundaries after Vanderpump Rules’ biggest scandal to date
Well, Now: We Don’t Need to Cure Autism
“If your kid didn’t have autism anymore, they would be a different person. A person that doesn’t exist.”
Death, Sex & Money: A Sociopath's Guide to Death, Sex, and Money
Patric Gagne says being a sociopath is like having an emotional learning disability. In this episode, she talks about the good and the bad of having limited access to shame and guilt, how she overcame violent compulsions, and becoming a wife and mother.
Hang Up: The Meaning of O.J. Simpson
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin, discuss the death of O.J. Simpson and everything his life and his murder trial dredged up. They’re also joined by Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports for a breakdown of the NBA playoffs. O.J. Simpson's legacy (2:05): Reckoning with the meaning of O.J. NBA Playoffs (23:45): Breaking down the upcoming playoff picture. Afterball (41:42): Joel on O.J. Simpson’s long and not so successful sportscasting career...
Working: A Clarinetist Finds His Flow State
Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist for the New York Philharmonic, explains what it’s like to both perform and take in the beauty of the orchestra simultaneously.
ICYMI: What “Quiet on Set” Leaves Out
The 5-part docuseries skirts around important details that leave viewers questioning and interrogating its intention online.
Navel Gazing: John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Sending our Son to College
Drawing grand conclusions, neon lights, dorm room greeters, giving advice, and more are explored in this week’s audio essay from John Dickerson.