Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchLarry Wilmore: "I have pushed for the ability to suck in anything, rather than just racial content."
Episode 3079
Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Green shares a classic 2019 interview with comedian, writer, and host Larry Wilmore. Wilmore reflects on his podc…
2 months, 1 week ago
Kelsey Snelling: "Anytime there is a scale, you can't do so ethically."
Episode 3078
Today on The Gist, guest host Vanessa Quirk steps in to share Mike Pesca's 2024 interview with Kelsey Snelling, creator of the investigative podcast …
2 months, 1 week ago
Funny You Should Mention: Des Bishop
Episode 3077
Today on The Gist, guest host Vanessa Quirk steps in to share a previously unaired interview between Mike Pesca and Irish American comedian Des Bisho…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Nathan Alebach: "Don't listen to me, I'm just a frozen piece of meat."
Episode 3076
Today on The Gist, guest host Vanessa Quirk steps in to share a classic 2022 interview with Nathan Allebach, the creative force behind Steak-umm's vi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Lara Bazelon: "What are the repercussions when you speak outside your tribe?"
Episode 3075
Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam James Levin-Areddy introduces a requested classic from the archives: the final episode of Not Even Mad, before it…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Justin Garson: "If you turn dopamine on and off, you can turn schizophrenia on and off."
Episode 3074
Today on The Gist, guest host Adaam James Levin-Areddy steps in as host Mike Pesca remains away. Mike brings on CUNY philosophy professor Justin Gars…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Maria Konnikova: "If you're looking for a healthy food, this ain't it."
Episode 3073
Today on The Gist, we revisit Mike Pesca’s classic crusade against the indisputable abomination of paper straws and the dubious logic surrounding alt…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Robby Hoffman: "For me, to complain is to enjoy."
Episode 3072
Comedian, podcaster, and self-described cutie-in-her-own-way Robby Hoffman drops by to discuss her life, her comedy, and why she takes talking as ser…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Helen Lewis: "Vulnerable guys could use a friend, but they get a charlatan."
Episode 3071
Today on The Gist, guest host Bryan Greene steps in as temporary custodian to share a fresh interview between Mike Pesca and journalist Helen Lewis. …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ted Kaye: "You can love a flag and have it co-opted."
Episode 3070
Today on The Gist, guest host Brian Greene kicks off our rotating host lineup with a dive into the Peach Fish archives. First, Mike Pesca dissects th…
3 months ago