Sep
19
Heard It In A Song
The joy of finding a new song, plus national trauma, Nazi hunters, Elon Musk, and more.
12 min read
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Sep
11
What Might Have Been
A September 11th remembrance, plus 9/11 journalism, lightning bugs, Coach Prime in Colorado, Goodreads and Rotten Tomatoes, and more.
9 min read
Sep
06
Give Me So Much More 'Strike Force Five'
Is it possible for the strike to end, the writers get everything they deserve, AND we get to keep this gem of a podcast?
2 min read
Sep
06
Come Monday
Remembering Jimmy Buffett, plus stories from the sea, Hollywood strikes in honor of Labor Day, Gen X, Dungeons and Dragons, and more.
9 min read
Aug
30
Check Out Strike Force Five
Ever wonder what would happen if all the late-night hosts combined forces and did a show together?
2 min read
Aug
28
What a Difference a Year Makes
A year in a new place, plus close calls at airports, Elon Musk, Wirecutter's slide, nearsightedness, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and much more.
9 min read
Aug
25
Trump's Mugshot Matters
There were tons of fakes, so why care about the real one?
3 min read
Aug
24
Can ChatGPT Unseat the M.F.A.?
Machines may learn the mechanics of good writing, but humans still have the edge when it comes to what it takes to write honest, emotional stories.
3 min read
Aug
24
Read Charles Pierce on the First GOP Debate
Is it wrong to skip watching the debate?
3 min read
Aug
24
Skipped the First GOP Debate? Catch Up Here.
Couldn't watch it. If you couldn't either, here's a preferable alternative to hear what was said.
3 min read