Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEllen Vora, MD - The Anatomy of Anxiety
Episode 18
Today, I speak with Ellen Vora, MD, about understanding, treating, and living with anxiety—a condition she thoroughly explores in her book The Anatom…
1 year, 1 month ago
Claire Dederer - Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma
Episode 17
Today, I speak with an old friend, Claire Dederer, about her seminal book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. We ask the question: Is it possible to apprecia…
1 year, 2 months ago
Jeff Ament - The Origins of Pearl Jam
Episode 16
Today, I have a conversation with my old friend Jeff Ament. We discussed his incredible rock 'n' roll journey—from the Seattle hardcore scene of the …
1 year, 2 months ago
Rita Omokha - Resist!
Episode 15
Today I speak with journalist and author Rita Omokha about her new book, Resist. We discuss how young Black activists like Ella Baker, Barbara Johns,…
1 year, 2 months ago
Carl Zimmer - Germs!!
Episode 14
Renowned NY Times science columnist, Carl Zimmer, talks with me about his new book, Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe. We talk abo…
1 year, 2 months ago
Warren Etheredge - Comedies
Episode 13
I thought we could all use something a little lighthearted this week — a welcome distraction from the constant news cycle. So today, I’m catching up …
1 year, 3 months ago
Steve Almond - Against Football
Episode 12
My friend and NY Times bestselling author, podcast contributor, teacher, and political activist, Steve Almond, joins me to discuss his seminal book A…
1 year, 3 months ago
Andrew Hirschman & David Rivers - Two Pastors
Episode 11
This week, we talk about church--specifically Christian church. I’ll be talking with two Evangelical pastors, Andrew Hirschman of Calvary Ballard, an…
1 year, 3 months ago
Josh Fernandez - Anti-Fascist English Teacher
Episode 10
Josh Fernandez is one of my favorite people. Antifa organizer, anarchist, community activist and college educator. Josh walks the walk. When he’s not…
1 year, 3 months ago
Brian McVeigh - The Origins of Consciousness
Episode 9
This week, I talk to writer and anthropologist, Brian McVeigh, about Julian Jaynes's bicameral mind theory, as detailed in his seminal work, The Orig…
1 year, 3 months ago