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Episodes
- Episode 107: Tom Junod
Tom Junod is an American journalist and a senior writer for ESPN.com. He has won two National Magazine Awards.
- Episode 106: Brendan O'Meara
Brendan O'Meara hosts The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, launched in 2013 to discuss crafting true stories. He is also the author of 'Six Weeks in Saratoga' and 'The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine.'
- Episode 105: Rich Cohen
Rich Cohen is an American non-fiction writer. He is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, and co-created the HBO series Vinyl.
- Episode 104: Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis is an American author and financial journalist, contributing to Vanity Fair since 2009. He is recognized for his nonfiction work covering financial crises and behavioral finance.
- Episode 103: Jim Shepard
This episode features Jim Shepard, an American novelist and short story writer. He also teaches creative writing and film at Williams College.
- Episode 102: Cian O'Clery
Cian O'Clery is an award-winning director and producer known for co-creating and directing 'Love On The Spectrum'. His unscripted television series have received multiple accolades, including several Emmy Awards.
- Episode 101: David Gessner
David Gessner, author of numerous books such as the New York Times bestseller "All the Wild That Remains" and "The Book of Flaco," writes about nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism.
- Episode 100: David Nasaw
David Nasaw is an American author, biographer, and historian focusing on early 20th Century American cultural, social, and business history. He is a professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and wrote the biograph…
- Episode 99: Ada Ferrer
Ada Ferrer is a Cuban-American historian and professor at Princeton University. She has received awards for her books on Caribbean history and the Cuban-American experience.
- Episode 98: Rodney Ascher
Rodney Ascher is an American film director recognized for his films Room 237 (2012), A Glitch in the Matrix (2021), and The Nightmare (2015).
- Episode 97: Spencer Kornhaber
Spencer Kornhaber is a staff writer at The Atlantic covering pop culture and music. He is also the author of "On Divas: Persona, Pleasure, Power."
- Episode 96: A. L. Kennedy
A. L. Kennedy is a Scottish writer, academic, and comedian. She is known for her novels, short stories, and non-fiction, characterized by a dark tone and a blend of realism and fantasy. She also writes columns and reviews for European news…
- Episode 95: Ben Johnson
This episode covers Ben Johnson, a Canadian sprinter who held world records in the 100m and 60m indoor during the 1987-88 season. He won the 100m at the 1987 World Championships and the 1988 Summer Olympics but was later disqualified for d…
- Episode 94: Michael Azerrad
Michael Azerrad is an American author and journalist known for his work on music, including the 1993 biography "Come as You Are: The Story of Nirvana".
- Episode 93: Andrew Hammel
Andrew Hammel, a lawyer with degrees from the University of Houston and Harvard Law, has authored
- Episode 92: Ric Burns
Ric Burns is an American documentary filmmaker and writer. He began producing historical documentaries in the 1990s, notably collaborating on the PBS series The Civil War.
- Episode 91: Nich McDonell
Robert Nicholas McDonell is an American writer. His career includes work as a journalist, screenwriter, producer, novelist, and researcher.
- Episode 90: Kim Cross
Kim Cross is a New York Times best-selling author and journalist. She is known for her meticulously reported narrative nonfiction and has written for numerous major publications including The New York Times and ESPN.com.
- Episode 89: Slavoj Žižek
Slavoj Žižek is a Slovenian philosopher, cultural theorist, and public intellectual. He holds director and visiting professor positions at the University of London, New York University, and the University of Ljubljana.
- Christopher L. Miller
Christopher L. Miller, a retired Yale professor, authored "Impostors: Literary Hoaxes and Cultural Authenticity." The book examines literary hoaxes involving cultural appropriation.
- Episode 87: Charles Leerhsen
Charles Leerhsen is a former executive editor at Sports Illustrated known for his writing in publications like Rolling Stone and The New York Times. He has authored books on topics ranging from baseball and horse racing to the Indy 500 and…
- Episode 86: Lori Grinker
Lori Grinker is an American documentary art photographer and filmmaker from New York City. She is recognized for her self-directed, long-term projects utilizing photography, video, and multimedia.
- Episode 85: Rachel Monroe
Rachel Monroe is a contributing writer for The New Yorker, focusing on Texas and the Southwest.
- Episode 84: Gary Smith
Gary Smith is an American sportswriter recognized for his detailed human interest stories published in Sports Illustrated between 1983 and 2013.
- Episode 83: Alexander Wolff
Alexander Wolff, a former staffer at Sports Illustrated and author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller 'Raw Recruits,' shares insights from his extensive career in journalism.
- Episode 82: Dan Reed
This episode features Dan Reed, a British documentary director and producer recognized for his work on "Leaving Neverland" (2019), "The Valley" (2000), and "Terror in Mumbai" (2009).
- Episode 81: Paul Cantor
Paul Cantor, a New York City native, transitioned from music producer to a prominent music journalist. His writing has been featured in numerous major publications including the New York Times and Rolling Stone.
- Episode 80: Joanna Rakoff
Joanna Rakoff is the author of the international bestselling memoir My Salinger Year and the novel A Fortunate Age, which won multiple awards.
- Episode 79: Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith, a Canadian singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario, won songwriter of the year at the 2005 Juno Awards. He has released fifteen albums since beginning his recording career in 1985.
- Episode 78: Mark Blyth
Mark Blyth, a political scientist and professor at Brown University, is the author of several books on economic ideas, institutional change, austerity, and the euro. His most recent book is Angrynomics (2020).
- Episode 77: Michael Lewis
This episode features Michael Lewis, an American author and financial journalist. He has written best-selling books such as The Big Short, Moneyball, and Liar's Poker.
- Episode 76: Laurie Woolever
Laurie Woolever, a writer and editor, worked closely with Anthony Bourdain for nearly a decade. She coauthored his cookbook 'Appetites' and recently published 'Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography'.
- Episode 75: Jenny Valentish
Jenny Valentish is a journalist and author. Her books include 'Woman of Substances' and 'Everything Harder Than Everyone Else'.
- Episode 74: Tim Hayward
Tim Hayward is a writer, broadcaster, restaurateur, and food enthusiast. He contributes columns and restaurant reviews to the Financial Times and has been featured in numerous publications.
- Episode 73: Maria Bustillos
Maria Bustillos is the founding editor of the news and culture magazine Popula. Her writing has been published in major outlets like The New York Times and The Guardian.
- Episode 72: Leon Gast
Leon Gast was an American documentary director known for 'When We Were Kings,' a film about the Muhammad Ali and George Foreman boxing match that won an Academy Award.
- Episode 71: Tom Vitale
Tom Vitale is a producer and director. He is known for his work on television shows including Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie, and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations.
- Episode 70: Kevin Draper
Kevin Draper, a sports business reporter for The New York Times, discusses his coverage of the sports industry, including leagues, federations, owners, unions, stadiums, and media companies.
- Episode 69: Randy Roberts
Randy Roberts, professor of history at Purdue University and author, has written thirteen books on sports history. His latest book is "Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X."
- Episode 64: Nick Broomfield
Nick Broomfield is an English documentary film director whose self-reflective style has influenced many filmmakers.
- Episode 53: Jerry Izenberg
Jerry Izenberg, a sports journalist for The Newark Star-Ledger, covered significant sports events and figures of the late 20th century. His notable coverage includes Sonny Werblin's ownership of the New York Jets, Muhammad Ali's boxing car…
- Episode 52: Dan Roberts
Dan Roberts, an attorney and writer, has authored pieces on boxing, law, violence against women, and champagne for various publications.
- Episode 50: Gay Talese
Gay Talese, an American writer, was a key figure in defining contemporary literary journalism in the 1960s through his work with The New York Times and Esquire. His notable articles focused on figures like Joe DiMaggio and Frank Sinatra.
- Episode 49: Alex Vadukul
Alex Vadukul, a city correspondent for The New York Times, is highlighted. He has won the New York Press Club award twice and received the Society of Silurians medallion for profile writing.