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Back to SearchDaniel Brook & Brandy Schillace: The Sex Expert Who Scared Hitler
Daniel Brook and Brandy Schillace trace the life and legacy of Magnus Hirschfeld, the so-called "Einstein of Sex," from his pioneering Institute for Sexual Science to the Nazis parading his severed l…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Murdaugh Showrunner Michael D. Fuller: Power Metastasizes
Michael D. Fuller joins to talk about Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family. The conversation digs into what scripted drama can do that true-crime podcasts and prosecutors can't, especially around mes…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Jesse Eisenberg: "Marv Albert Is My Therapist"
On this Saturday edition, Mike Pesca reaches into the archives for a 2016 classic with actor and author Jesse Eisenberg. They discuss Eisenberg's short story collection Bream Gives Me Hiccups and the…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Bob Saget & Chuck Klosterman: "I Really Have Become Liza Minnelli"
Today on The Gist, the late Bob Saget, who reconciles his Full House image with his "Dirty Daddy" persona while admitting he was a "nerd burglar" in his youth. They dissect the difference between mis…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Henry Winkler & Clint Watts: "Three Little Fonzies and a Trail of Dead Russians"
On this Thanksgiving edition Mike Pesca serves up two revitalized classics, starting with Henry Winkler (The Fonz), who joins to discuss his Hank Zipser books, the unique Dutch font designed for dysl…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Abby Phillip: "The Stones for David's Slingshot"
Mike Pesca is joined by CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip to discuss her new book, A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power. They explore Jackson's soaring, sermon-lik…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Not Even Mad: Russ Muirhead & Nick Gillespie
Mike Pesca welcomes back Nick Gillespie (Reason Magazine) and first-time guest Russ Muirhead (Dartmouth professor and New Hampshire State Rep.) for a spirited debate that is—we swear—not even mad. To…
Published on 1 month ago
Mike Vuolo & Bob Garfield: "Life Is a Flat Pizza Bagel"
Mike Vuolo and Bob Garfield of Lexicon Valley join to talk 23 skidoo, Massapequa, and why life, in fact, is a flat bagel. They trace the 6/7 meme from Skrilla's drill track "Doot Doot" through LaMelo…
Published on 1 month ago
Mike on Matt Lewis Can't Lose
Mike joins Matt Lewis for a lively crossover conversation that opens with deep dives into Huey Lewis puns before shifting into the Democrats' "affordability" message, why word wars matter more than p…
Published on 1 month ago
Funny You Should Mention: Myq Kaplan
Comedian Myq Kaplan joins the show for a deep dive into joke logic, philosophy, and the very slippery business of defining who counts as a comedian. Using his new special Rini as a jumping-off point,…
Published on 1 month ago