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Tom Brady cloned his dog, Dick Cheney died, Sydney Sweeney's weird GQ interview, more evidence Bill Burr is spiraling, a new Bonerline, Kim Kardashian v. NASA, Tish Hyman v. Gold's Gym, and the UPS plane crash. Former Vice President Dick Cheney finally died after 5 heart attacks and one heart transplant. That Iraq war didn't end up so well. Some dude was listening to our show when a stupid deer ran into him. A big UPS plane crash went down in Kentucky and at least 11 people are dead. The New York Jets are selling everything. This little kid cried like a little girl when he found out. Bill Burr is spiraling and his You Tube views are way down. Carrot Top is sparking concern. Tate McRae lip-syncs and tries to deny it, but it's hard to do when the mic is facing the wrong way. Kim Kardashian is the worst actor possibly ever. She had a brain aneurism, but nobody cared because it was old news. She also doesn't believe the Moon landing happened. RIP to Buzz Aldrin's new wife. Tom Brady cloned his dog. Weird. Matt Kalil's weiner is so big it ruined his marriage. Drew rolls through some email… including a story of degenerate hockey player Arthur Kaliyev. Former women's volleyball coach Brett Agne is also a degenerate gambler. Russell Simmons has been making settlements, but the payments aren't going through. He also put out a Harriet Tubman sex tape. Tish Hyman has a problem with swinging dongs in women's locker rooms at Gold's Gym. Mando bring us a brand new Bonerline. Use promo code DREW at ShopMando.com and call or text 209-66-Boner to communicate with the show. Zohran Mamdani wins the NYC mayoral race. Everything in New York is now free. Mary Sheffield wins the Detroit mayoral race. Check out Charlie LeDuff and ML Elrick on Sheffield. Sydney Sweeney is a YouTube DUD! She's staging fake make-out photos with Scooter Braun. She recently did a vapid interview to promote the Christy Martin movie. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
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When Cora meets Sam at a baby group in their small town, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Both are happily married young parents with two kids, and neither sees themselves as the type to engage in an affair. Yet their connection grows stronger, and as their lives continue to intertwine, the romantic tension between them becomes all-consuming—until their worlds unravel into two parallel timelines. In one, they pursue their feelings. In the other, they resist.As reality splits, the everyday details of Cora's life—her depressing marketing job, her daughter's new fascination with the afterlife, her husband's obsession with podcasts about the history of rope—gain fresh perspective. The intersecting and diverging timelines blur the boundaries of reality and fantasy, questioning what might have been and what truly matters.The Ten Year Affair is a witty, emotionally-charged exploration of marriage, family life, and the roads not taken, that ultimately asks: do we really want our fantasies to come true? Erin Somers is a reporter and news editor at Publishers Lunch. Her first novel, Stay Up with Hugo Best was a Vogue Best Book of the Year in 2019. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, The New York Times Book Review, The New Republic, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Esquire, GQ, The Best American Short Stories, and many other publications. She lives in Beacon, New York, with her family. Recommended Books: Flesh, David Szlay Loved and Missed, Susie Boyt Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Cora meets Sam at a baby group in their small town, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Both are happily married young parents with two kids, and neither sees themselves as the type to engage in an affair. Yet their connection grows stronger, and as their lives continue to intertwine, the romantic tension between them becomes all-consuming—until their worlds unravel into two parallel timelines. In one, they pursue their feelings. In the other, they resist.As reality splits, the everyday details of Cora's life—her depressing marketing job, her daughter's new fascination with the afterlife, her husband's obsession with podcasts about the history of rope—gain fresh perspective. The intersecting and diverging timelines blur the boundaries of reality and fantasy, questioning what might have been and what truly matters.The Ten Year Affair is a witty, emotionally-charged exploration of marriage, family life, and the roads not taken, that ultimately asks: do we really want our fantasies to come true? Erin Somers is a reporter and news editor at Publishers Lunch. Her first novel, Stay Up with Hugo Best was a Vogue Best Book of the Year in 2019. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, The New York Times Book Review, The New Republic, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Esquire, GQ, The Best American Short Stories, and many other publications. She lives in Beacon, New York, with her family. Recommended Books: Flesh, David Szlay Loved and Missed, Susie Boyt Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Helen Schulman is an acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, short story writer and New York Times Bestselling author. In my 40th episode, we talk about the concept of "sympathetic happiness", as she shares her impactful encounter with the Dalai Lama many years back. She was visiting Portland, Oregon for the first time, exploring the city, when she basically stumbled over His Holiness: he was giving a free public audience in Pioneer Square, Helen had never heard him speak before so she stuck around. His topic was "sympathetic happiness". The idea being that if you can join in the happiness of others, your own happiness will multiply. His deceptively simple and profound theories really struck her - she had been teaching grad school for quite awhile by then, and realised that if she could be really happy for her students' successes, if their joy became her joy her life would become fuller and richer and well, happier. She always felt happy for them, but now she could focus on also being happy through them. It was a small good thing that happened to her that day, but it has really affected the rest of her life and her work as an educator.Once Helen understood this concept, it made it easier and more compelling for her to build programs that she thought would help her students reach their dreams, and also, pragmatically, help them find agents and editors, and outside work.Helen also talks about her new book "Fools for Love" that was just published in July during this recording, and she had a book launch at Rizzoli's in New York City. It's a collection of short stories, that she edited and interconnected so that they relate to each other. She also shares how she learned how to waltz from her grandmother, and how she relearned it with her husband last year in a dance class in a beautiful castle in the South of Germany (she wrote a piece about this for the Condé Nast Traveller).HELEN SCHULMAN is a novelist, screenwriter and short story writer. A collection of stories, Fools for Love, has been published by Knopf in July 2025. Prior to publication, the title story was published in The Atlantic. Her newest novel, Lucky Dogs, was one of Oprah Daily's top ten novels of 2023. She is also the author of the novels Come With Me (San Francisco Chronicle ten best books of 2019) This Beautiful Life (a New York Times and International Best Seller), A Day At The Beach, P.S., (made into a motion picture starring Laura Linney, Gabriel Byrne, Paul Rudd and Marcia Gay Harden, for which Professor Schulman has a screenwriting credit), The Revisionist and Out Of Time (Barnes and Noble Discovery), and the short story collection Not A Free Show. She co-edited the anthology Wanting A Child with Jill Bialosky. Her fiction and non-fiction have appeared in such places as Vanity Fair, Time, Vogue, GQ, The New York Times Book Review, A Public Space and The Paris Review. She is the Fiction Chair at The Writing Program at The New School where she is a tenured Professor of Writing. She is also the Executive Director of WriteOnNYC.com. A 2019 Guggenheim Fellow, Professor Schulman has been a NYFA Fellow, Sundance Fellow, Aspen Words Fellow, a Tennessee Williams Fellow (Columbia University) and the recipient of a Pushcart Prize.####On another note: I am so proud and excited to announce that SHIFT HAPPENS' Season 5 is supported by London based jewellery brand Tilly Sveaas. Its founder, Tilly Sveaas creates gorgeous, timeless pieces that have been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, The Times, The New York Times etc. … Her jewellery is for women of all ages. Guess who is wearing it too: noone less then Taylor Swift. Go to www.tillysveaas.co.uk and use my code SHIFTHAPPENS to get 15% off. To learn more about my guest Helen Schulman, please visit her Wikipedia page.To learn more about SHIFT HAPPENS, click here To learn more about Claudia's business Curated Conversations and her Salons in New York, Zurich and Berlin, click hereYou can also connect with Claudia on Instagram @shifthappens.podcast and LinkedIn at ClaudiaMahlerNYCThis podcast is created, produced and hosted by Claudia Mahler.
When Cora meets Sam at a baby group in their small town, the chemistry between them is undeniable. Both are happily married young parents with two kids, and neither sees themselves as the type to engage in an affair. Yet their connection grows stronger, and as their lives continue to intertwine, the romantic tension between them becomes all-consuming—until their worlds unravel into two parallel timelines. In one, they pursue their feelings. In the other, they resist.As reality splits, the everyday details of Cora's life—her depressing marketing job, her daughter's new fascination with the afterlife, her husband's obsession with podcasts about the history of rope—gain fresh perspective. The intersecting and diverging timelines blur the boundaries of reality and fantasy, questioning what might have been and what truly matters.The Ten Year Affair is a witty, emotionally-charged exploration of marriage, family life, and the roads not taken, that ultimately asks: do we really want our fantasies to come true? Erin Somers is a reporter and news editor at Publishers Lunch. Her first novel, Stay Up with Hugo Best was a Vogue Best Book of the Year in 2019. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, The New York Times Book Review, The New Republic, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Esquire, GQ, The Best American Short Stories, and many other publications. She lives in Beacon, New York, with her family. Recommended Books: Flesh, David Szlay Loved and Missed, Susie Boyt Chris Holmes is Chair of Literatures in English and Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. His book, Kazuo Ishiguro Against World Literature, is published with Bloomsbury Publishing. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
GQ talked with Stephen Colbert about his surprise at the cancellation of his show by CBS, despite its success. Colbert discusses the situation's financial and reputational implications and his experience and relationship with CBS. Other topics include Theo Von's concerns over Department of Homeland Security's misused video, Leslie Jones's contentious interaction with a director during SNL's 50th anniversary, Matt Rife's frustration with Air Canada, Prince Harry's confusing appearance on Hassan Minhaj's podcast, and announcements of upcoming projects, including Eddie Murphy's Netflix documentary and a new film featuring Pete Davidson and Ella Purnell. The segment also briefly discusses Amy Schumer's weight loss and health improvements.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Underdog Fantasy promo code DCN.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series (it's only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
RUNDOWN Is Mitch secretly a MOBSTER? The guys ride the high of a Seahawks blowout while fretting an Earnest Jones IV injury and torching D.C.'s awful turf, then rip through birthday/lore nuggets. An unforgettable World Series finish, seen through a Seattle lens—taking petty joy in Toronto's collapse while admitting Game 7 (and the under-discussed, error-filled Game 6) will haunt Mariners fans for years. Then it's all Seahawks: a near-perfect beatdown in D.C., vintage throwback uniforms, and why John Schneider should chase help at WR/OL/LB before the deadline. Mitch, Brady, and Jacson break down Seattle's 38–14 primetime rout of Washington — a game where both sides of the ball finally clicked. They discuss Sam Darnold's near-perfect night (one of only four 97+ QBRs in the NFL this season — three belonging to him), Mike Macdonald's astounding 11–1 road record, and the play-calling brilliance driving the offense. Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to break down a wild week in college football — from the bloated buyouts fueling a $160 million coaching carousel to Washington's unlikely playoff path. The two dive into quarterback drama, "alma mater alimony," and the rise of dual-threat sensation Demond Williams, before wrapping with Taco Time's weekly honors — including a nod to Oklahoma's kicker and his unforgettable Daisy Duke game-day look. Christian Caple joins Mitch to assess the Huskies' 6–2 season and the playoff math that could still put Washington in the 12-team field if they run the table. He breaks down the defense's ability to hang with Oregon, the tricky stretch at UCLA, and how Jed Fish's success could make him a hot-commodity coach with a star quarterback in tow. GUESTS Brady Henderson | Seahawks Insider, ESPN Jacson Bevens | Writer, Cigar Thoughts Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion Christian Caple | UW Football Insider, On Montlake TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch Gets Mistaken for a Mobster, Hotshot's Arrest-Video Obsession, and a Giddy Seahawks Sunday 20:12 | BEAT THE BOYS - Register at MitchUnfiltered.com 27:48 | Mariners Heartbreak, Dodgers Relief, and a Seahawks Surge with Trade-Deadline Stakes 46:58 | GUEST: Seahawks No-Table; Seahawks Dominate in D.C. — Darnold's Surge, McDonald's Mastery, and a 6–2 Statement 1:09:20 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; on the Coaching Carousel, Playoff Chaos, and the Short Shorts Heard 'Round the Nation 1:41:08 | GUEST: Christian Caple: on Washington's Playoff Chances, Jed Fish's Future, and the Rise of Demond Williams Jr. 2:04:56 | Other Stuff Segment: NFL 68-yard field goal record (JAX kicker Cam Little), NBA gambling/poker scandal (prop bets, x-ray glasses, star player tax lien), Pittsburgh radio host loses bet and gets nipple piercings, Scott Woodward's AD buyout saga (Jimbo Fisher, Brian Kelly, LSU governor, Woodward payout), Robert Englund gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star (Freddy Krueger story), Adrian Peterson's latest DWI and weapon arrest, Phil Mickelson insider-info case echoes 2016 SEC probe, RIPs: Bob Trumpy — Bengals TE/longtime NBC broadcaster (80), Carol Davis — Raiders co-owner, widow of Al Davis (93), Yoervis Medina — former Mariners/Cubs pitcher (37), Nick Mangold — former Jets center (41), Ace Frehley — original KISS guitarist, Dwayne Roberts — inventor of the frozen burrito (88), HEADLINEs: Breathing through our butts proven safe — Mitch Levy's been talking out his ass for years, GQ says "Nut Maxers" aim for maximum output — I was hoping it was a candy bar, MSN reports boob jobs are shrinking — so no more inflation, Detroit cop appears pantless in court — didn't stand up well, Customers sue On shoes for squeaks — my mom should've sued my dad first.
With the Eagles in the bye week. Jonesy & Brown take the time to talk 76ers and NBA with Anthony Gilbert of Slam Online and GQ magazines.
In dieser Folge tauchen wir tief ein in den kürzlich publizierten „50 Most Stylish People Alive“-Artikel von GQ, in dem Marken, Modelle, Musiker und Kreative gefeiert werden – aber vor allem echte Individualisten mit Stil. Wir sprechen darüber, was „Stil haben“ heute wirklich bedeutet: Ist es nur ein teurer Anzug oder Vintage-Sneaker? Oder steckt dahinter eine Haltung, Authentizität und Vielschichtigkeit? Der Artikel schreibt: „Real-deal personal style feels more special — and rarer than ever.“ Ihr erfahrt: Wer einige der herausragenden Namen sind und warum sie ausgewählt wurden (z. B. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander als NBA MVP und Stil-Ikone. Welche Stil-Muster sich durchziehen: Uniform-Ansätze, Vintage-Kombinationen, unkonventionelle Silhouetten Was das für eure eigene Mode- und Stilberatungspraxis bedeutet: Wie ihr euren Kunden hilft, nicht nur Trends zu folgen, sondern eine eigenständige Stil-DNA zu entwickeln Und: Warum gerade ihr (mit eurem alternativen + klassischen Podcast-Stil) perfekt dafür seid, diese Themen mit Tiefgang, Humor und Know-How zu diskutieren
On the podcast, I talk with Michael about the blessing and curse of having a brand, why post-purchase is the perfect upsell moment, and why partnerships are hard to pull off but can be well worth the effort.Top Takeaways:
GQ's Top 10 Coaches of 2025, Rick William unpacks the real story behind personal transformation. From near-death experiences and early business success to radical inner shifts, Rick walks us through the journey that changed his life and now helps others do the same.In this conversation, we explore:Nervous system regulation and embodied healingWhy success without connection leaves us emptyHow to rewire deep-rooted patterns and beliefsThe role of psychedelics, breathwork, and somatic therapyWhat true transformation looks like in your relationships, work, and self-worthWhether you're at a crossroads or chasing more from life, this episode is a masterclass in conscious, embodied change.----------Resources:Eckhart Tolle – The Power of Now - https://tinyurl.com/tbns885aViktor Frankl – Man's Search for Meaning - https://tinyurl.com/mr2ebd3yBessel van der Kolk – The Body Keeps the Score - https://tinyurl.com/4refpee8Donald Miller - Building A Story Brand - https://tinyurl.com/23uznzjaPeter Levine & Richard Schwartz - Somatic healing - https://tinyurl.com/rvr26xv3Dr Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/Dr Joe Dispenza - https://drjoedispenza.com/Instagram: @iamrickwilliam https://www.rickwilliam.com/For more resources visit: www.charleylaw.com ----------Time Stamps:Chapters00:00 Rick William's Journey of Transformation02:22 The Catalyst for Change05:17 Mastering Achievement vs. Connection08:23 The Search for Authenticity and Depth10:05 The Quest for Fulfillment11:56 The Hero's Journey of Self-Discovery13:19 Tools for Transformation17:25 The Role of Awareness in Change18:59 Navigating the Path to Healing28:50 Understanding Somatic Therapy31:04 The Importance of Inner Work37:10 Manifesting Change from Within39:43 Unpacking Inner Patterns and Self-Worth43:02 Breaking Patterns and Learning from Others45:23 Navigating Relationships During Transformation53:35 Transitioning to Coaching and Personal Growth01:00:12 Understanding Nervous System Regulation----------Contact us: team@charleylaw.comCharley's Website: https://www.charleylaw.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawcv/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charley_law/Twitter: https://x.com/charleylaw41
Are you ready for the AI disruption that's changing not just how you market—but how you show up as a leader? AI disruption isn't just shaking up industries—it's redefining how executives connect with customers, present themselves, and make smarter business decisions. In this episode, you'll learn how embracing AI-driven innovation can help you stand out, streamline your work, and future-proof your brand in a rapidly evolving digital world. You'll discover: How to turn your company's unique data into a lasting competitive edge in the era of AI disruption. The power of blending personal style with technology to project confidence and save time. Real-world examples of how AI is transforming marketing, customer feedback, and even product design. Tune in now to hear how forward-thinking CEOs are navigating AI disruption with confidence—and how you can use these insights to stay sharp, efficient, and ahead of the curve. Check out: [08:15] — The Real Source of Competitive Advantage in the AI Era Anya breaks down why unique data—not algorithms—is what gives companies an edge in the age of AI disruption. She shares examples from industries like dentistry and fashion to show how data becomes the real differentiator. [24:40] — Reinventing the Clothing Industry Through Circular, AI-Driven Design The discussion shifts to how Taelor's rental model leverages AI and feedback loops to reduce waste, personalize experiences, and help brands rethink "ownership." It's a great example of circular economy principles meeting digital innovation. [45:10] — How to Win at AI Search and Content Strategy Anya reveals how her team beat GQ and other big names to the top of AI search rankings by combining human creativity with AI-generated content—a must-listen for marketers navigating the changing landscape of SEO and ChatGPT-driven discovery. About Anya Cheng Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by expert stylists and AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eCommerce and digital innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald's.
We draft our "most stylish" people based on GQ's recent "50 Most Stylish People in the World" list, a discussion about the Retail Therapy holiday party being seafood tower-coded, the Oregon x Nike x Grateful Dead collab, the alleged detective investigating the Louvre robbery, critter pants and women's pullovers, some Halloween costume discussion, wishlist items, and more.Subscribe to the newsletter: retailpod.substack.com willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscariesWatch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcastSupport This Week's SponsorsShopify: www.shopify.com/scaries ($1/month trial!)Stone Creek Coffee: www.stonecreekcoffee.com (20% off + free shipping on orders over $50)Fabletics: www.fabletics.com/retail (sign up as VIP and get 80% off) Follow AlongRetail Therapy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.podWill deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefriesWill deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries Barrett Dudley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/barrettdudleyBarrett Dudley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrettdudleySunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscariesSunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Substack. Step into the kitchen of the mind. This week, Jimmy and Larry are back from Australia, but still have a lot to cover from down under like fall secret weapon retail and boot intel, unintentional pocket watching, YMC's renaissance, if we had to single out one thorn of an otherwise amazing trip it was probably the biblical plague of flies or maybe the worst McDonald's on earth, sometimes you gotta lean into your wildlife fascination and hit the janky zoo, everything you never wanted to know about Koala's straight from an annoyed expert, maybe the best live show we have ever done thanks to the wonderfully unpretentious people of Sydney (and how they compare to the worst people you meet in NYC), Nigel Sylvester is pro at a lot of things, Lawrence found the moderation he was desperately seeking but also when in Rome rip as the Romans rip, let us explain why Nike is back, the inaugural Surplus fest and international edition of The Throwing Fits Friends & Family Bazaar was a hit, a review of Matty's patties, behind-the-scenes of Top Chef Canada, a blast from James' past, the sickest and most dehydrated cunt we met, Harry Potter is for babies and more plane movies reviewed as is customary, everyone is happy for Grace Wale Bonner at Hermès but maybe there was someone you forgot to ask, an honest assessment of GQ's 50 Most Stylish People Alive plus we shout out some stylish real guys we know, Dave Portnoy wrote a book and much more.
Today on The Social, U.S. President Donald Trump terminates trade talks with Canada following the Ontario Government’s Ronald Reagan ad. And, Kelly Ripa proposes an airport divorce to husband Mark Consuelos. Then, is lack of instant chemistry a dealbreaker? Plus, is Eugene Levy a good luck charm for the Toronto Blue Jays? And, GQ’s top 50 most stylish people!
Notes and Links to Erin Somers' Work Erin Somers is a writer, reporter, and book critic based in the Hudson Valley. Her fiction, essays, and criticism have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Esquire, GQ, The Nation, The New Republic, Best American Short Stories, and elsewhere. Her first novel, Stay Up With Hugo Best (2019), was a Vogue Magazine Best Book of the Year. Her second novel, The Ten Year Affair, was named a most anticipated book by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vulture, Bustle, LitHub, W Magazine, The Millions, Orion, and Our Culture, and a best book of the month by Apple Books and People Magazine. It is published by Simon & Schuster as of today, October 21. Buy The Ten Year Affair Erin's Website Erin on NPR All Things Considered New York Times Review of The Ten Year Affair Erin's Book Tour/Events At about 1:25, Erin talks about her mindset as Pub Day approaches on October 21 At about 3:20, Pete asks Erin about her relationship with reading and the written word At about 8:00, Erin discusses pivotal text and writers that cemented her love for reading and writing, including some GGMarquez classics read in a beautiful "ceremony" with her father At about 9:50, Erin gives background on her foray into screenwriting and how her father encouraged her writing At about 11:15, Erin highlights “funny” writers like George Saunders, Lorrie Moore, and Sam Lipsyte as “approachable” in style and subject matter At about 12:40, Erin responds to Pete's question about “exercising different parts of the brain” in writing fiction and nonfiction At about 13:15, Erin shouts out places to buy her book and outlines her book tour At about 15:25, Erin discusses the book's seeds and the title's provenance, and references how the book started out as a successful short story At about 17:30, The two discuss the book's opening and the two main characters' early alliance At about 23:25, Erin describes how she worked to draw Elliott, Cora's husband, as against archetype At about 25:00, Erin responds to Pete's question about posing four main characters-two couples-so close to each other At about 26:50, At about 27:50, Pete and Erin stumble through some possible casting moves for a possible future movies At about 28:50, The two discuss the differing roles of the men and pregnant women, and the two fanboy/girl over Rachel Yoder's Nightbitch At about 30:20, Pete wonders about Sam parrying the advances of Cora At about 31:30, Pete skirts plot spoilers in discussing the book's parallel plotline and compliments the fact that the st At about 33:00, Erin discusses how the contrast between “banal reality” and the parallel world allowed her to have “fun” and “experiment with techniques” At about 34:00, Erin responds to Pete's question about standing in judgment of Cora's behaviors, and Erin brings up interesting points about professional and class mobility and dissatisfaction At about 36:25, Elliott and Cora's relationship is analyzed, with particular attention to Cora's anxieties and Elliott's loss that continues his depression At about 39:00, Pete asks Erin how she was able to “delicately” write about the Covid era At about 41:35, Erin analyzes a telling quote by Jules, Sam's wife, with regard to ideas of unhappiness, and the two discuss the physical proximity of the couples At about 43:00, Erin gives insight on an interesting dialogue full of lies at a joint 40th birthday party At about 44:10, Erin responds to Pete's question about the families of Sam and Cora as “collateral damage” At about 46:40, Erin responds to Pete's question about aging, with regard to Cora's anxieties At about 48:30, The two discuss a meaningful dream sequence and ideas of freedom post-parenthood At about 51:10, Pete highlights some funny and resonant lines in the book, including a podcast about rope You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode. Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show. This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 305 with THE Myriam Gurba, a writer and activist. O, the Oprah Magazine ranked her true-crime memoir Mean as one of the “Best LGBTQ Books of All Time.” Her recent essay collection Creep: Accusations and Confessions was a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle award for Criticism, and won the Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Nonfiction. This episode airs today, October 21, Pub Day for her newest book, Poppy State: A Labyrinth of Plants and a Story of Beginnings. Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.
SHE LOVES HER WORK—The word ‘unicorn' gets thrown around a lot these days. But in our book, Sarah Ball is the Real Deal. The editor of WSJ. Magazine is a student of old-guard, in-the-trenches, work-on-a-story-for-years magazine making, which has earned her cred among the Jim Nelsons and David Grangers of the biz.She's also a digital native with a flare for experimentation and a new media scrappiness. Sarah spent her career bridging those divides predominantly at Vanity Fair and GQ where she helped those titles join the digital revolution—much more stylishly and convincingly than many of her competitors.Arguably more than any other editor of her generation, she brings print-era rigor, and also the romance of the whole magazine-making endeavor to digital-era reality. That's why when the Vanity Fair editor-in-chief job came open last spring, Sarah was right at the top of The Spread's list for who should get the gig.The wind blew a different way, as we all know by now, and she's happy at WSJ. But when you listen to our chat, we think you'll get why our money is on her.There's a lot of pessimism in journalism these days for good reason, but we challenge you to listen to this conversation without getting just as swept up as we did in Sarah's passion for magazines. It's almost enough to make us believe that print is not in fact dead. Not yet, at least..—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025
Mike and Jared discuss the Red Scare podcast, a terrible GQ article about Nick Fuentes, and MAGA's taste in awful 90s rock music. They also submit their own audition tape for the TPUSA "All American Halftime Show."Sign up for our Patreon to listen to the full episode: https://patreon.com/PostingThroughIt
Dylan, Alex, and Jerry link up to make their picks for all of the NBA awards, discuss the preseason game against the Bucks, Shai's GQ article, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This might just be the funniest trio episode yet!Nas, Keila, and Ori are back for the annual "The List" episode—and yes, it's as chaotic and entertaining as ever lol. While the 2025 K-dramas have had their ups and downs, there was no shortage of eye candy to keep things interesting.If you're new here, don't worry—the hosts break down exactly what "The List" is all about.Enjoy the laughs, the rankings, and the banter—and don't forget to check out the two previous editions of "The List" linked below!The List (2023) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WsBpRcDfwLss6AvVr5pyC?si=HGmsMD4US2eH1TEfXFeLYAThe List - Updated (2024) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4MfYs0ht3Cc9YYQ6P6S4TB?si=5t5qJSQVQ-qEp_zrKuGCBwK Catch Up (00:54), What is “The List”? (7:17), Team Introductions (7:54), Team #1 - Seasoned Vets (9:14), Team # 2 - Mr. GQ (18:34), Team #3 - Rising Stars (1:15:06)
Martin Sharp is the founder of Sharp Fit for Life, a global movement helping busy professionals reclaim their health, purpose and passion, no matter their starting point.After shedding 60 kilos and completely transforming his life, Martin didn't stop there. He has climbed Kilimanjaro, run back-to-back marathons, and continues to push the limits of what is possible, both for himself and for the people he inspires.His story has reached a global audience of more than 2 billion, with over 450 media features across the BBC, GQ, Mirror, MSN and many more.In this episode of Business Innovators Radio, Martin shares how stepping into the spotlight transformed not only his visibility but also his mission, and why owning your story is one of the most powerful business strategies you can use.If you have ever wondered how to turn personal transformation into global impact, this is one you will not want to miss.You can find more about Martin Sharp at:https://martinsharp.com/sharpfitforlifehttps://www.facebook.com/SharpFitForLifehttps://www.facebook.com/MartinSharpUKhttps://www.instagram.com/martinsharpukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martinsharphttps://www.youtube.com/@sharpfitforlifeSource: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/martin-sharp-of-sharp-fit-for-life-on-turning-personal-transformation-into-global-visibility
In today's Daily Fix:Last year's massive server breach at Pokémon developer Game Freak is still providing fresh leaks of info. A new dump of leaked material not only provided early looks at the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but also details on unannounced projects and even new Pokémon species. The leaks also suggest the new Gen 11 games are aiming to be released in 2030. In other news, Microsoft is adamant that they're not giving up on console hardware by showing off the lab where the ROG Xbox Ally X was tested, and where the next generation Xbox is being prototyped. And finally, Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella spoke with GQ, reflecting on his career and admitting that CoD only exists because "EA were dicks."
Los algoritmos de diversas plataformas están afectando negativamente a los servicios de streaming y, en particular, a los podcasts. Mientras tanto, Eddie incursiona como modelo al estilo de GQ y presenta en su canal su “total package”.Por otro lado, Amazon realizó un cambio específico en el diseño gráfico de la saga de James Bond, lo cual ha generado preocupación entre sus fanáticos quienes llevan más de seis décadas siguiendo la franquicia.En Puerto Rico, la situación del reclutamiento policial atraviesa uno de sus peores momentos. Especialmente en la Policía Municipal de Caguas en donde los requisitos incluyen hasta poseer un bachillerato en justicia criminal. Lo cual reduce considerablemente el número de aspirantes.Mientras la Federación LGBTQ+ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ4GLT sigue empeñada en exigir reconocimiento, un partido político en Puerto Rico impulsa una legislación para eliminar el lenguaje inclusivo. Todo esto ocurre mientras el objeto espacial Atlas 31 se acerca lentamente a la Tierra y Paramount decide apagar, después de más de 40 años, la señal de MTV.Con las participaciones de Mío: El Huevo Feliz, Eddie “The Total Package” García, Gustavo “El Ácido” Cáez, Giancarlo “La Maldad” Martinez y Alberto “Súper Servo” Reyes.Ahora puedes conseguir la mercancía oficial de SE RASCÓ ASÍ. ¡Visita nuestro “Güanime Store” y chequea lo nuevo que tenemos!https://guanime-store.printify.me/category/all/1¡Chequea nuestro Linktree!https://linktr.ee/serascoasi?utm_source=linktree_profile_share ADVERTENCIA: El material discutido en este programa no es apto para menores de 18 años y no representa la opinión de Spotify. Sugerimos discreción. ©2025 Se Rascó Así Productions. Derechos Reservados.
One week everyone's speculating you could end up a Knick...the next? Your current team signs your brother. Shams is stopping by to tell us what it means..Wemby's back in action and ballin...BUT there's another Spur that has everyone talking. We breakdown Dylan Harper's debut and what it means for the pecking order out West. What made the Aces title so special? Our experts are standing by to spotlight why title #3 might be the most unique and challenging of ALL time. Another day, another SGA accolade. How is the freshly selected GQ top-50 most stylish humans alive getting OKC ready to repeat? It's still preseason... but don't tell Jonathan Kuminga! Did this NASTY rack attack land the top spot on NBA Today's BIG 3? You gotta stick around to find out...The Clippers are finally in the news for basketball reasons! How's Kawhi feeling following his bout vs Jokic? Hear from the Klaw himself... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here's what you'll get in this one. Kevin and Sean press on the question “What is masculinity in 2025” and why the answer keeps changing. From aging mailers to modern medicine to how politics touches everything you do, they frame the conversation without wagging fingers. If you are tired of buzzwords and want straight talk, this sets the table. We pressure test today's masculine archetypes against work, family, health, and money. Think confidence versus control, security versus risk, and care versus performance. It is not a lecture. It is lived experience filtered through decades on the road and in boardrooms, gyms, rinks, and locker rooms. We also zoom out. Markets, gold fever, tariffs, and why “guaranteed” returns feel different when groceries climb. Creative control, royalties, and the corporate shell game show up as mirrors for how men measure value and status. The wrestling lens is a tool here. It keeps the theory honest. Culture check. GQ's stats on comfort, leadership, and stay at home fatherhood meet beard trimmers, GLP shots, TRT, and the quiet grind to stay useful. Sports habits, Florida Man vs Jersey Guy, and a pile of match stipulations add the fun. The live Q&A in the 11Soft Club pulls viewers into the ring. Bring a take. Expect a counter. Magic Spoon-Get $5 off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/KLIQ The Perfect Jean-F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code KLIQ15 at theperfectjean.nyc/KLIQ15 #theperfectjeanpod Get Blitzed-Save 15% at Get-Blitzed.com by entering the code KLIQ at checkout. Mando -Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code KLIQ at shopmando.com! #mandopod 00:00 Kliq This #171: What is Masculinity? 00:56 NYC Division of Aging Services 03:04 No Partisanship 04:10 High Inflation and low markets 07:12 Oliver in the hospital 11:52 TKO Royalty Fallout 20:16 age to be “Locked in” 21:52 BREAK MANDO 25:22 Sweat and body hair 25:52 Trimming a beard 27:39 50MIL+ views 28:20 National Guard in Portland 30:48 Dean Cain becomes an ICE agent 36:06 There was only one belt 38:02 Bret Hart has 2 weeks left 45:49 The Gold Standard 50:12 Rhodes and Rollins are perfect opponents 50:53 Could we see Cena vs Rock this year? 53:51 Coffee is on and bowl is packed, gonna have to fire up GTA5 for a few hours 54:25 echo chambers 56:54 Military funding 01:04:38 BREAK The Perfect Jean 01:07:23 KTTV 01:08:07 The dreaded Australian Street Fight 01:12:20 “Can you name 25 wrestling match stipulations” 01:13:48 GQ MASCULINITY ARTICLE 01:28:00 BREAK Magic Spoon 01:30:15 FL vs NJ 01:32:25 BREAK GET BLITZED 01:34:17 AI Wrestling 01:37:02 Coliseum Video 01:38:00 Scott Hall champion? 01:38:48 Training Differently for a match? 01:39:56 Where to be if US falls? 01:40:56 ICE Chicago 01:41:43 HH99 01:42:05 OUTRO
One week everyone's speculating you could end up a Knick...the next? Your current team signs your brother. Shams is stopping by to tell us what it means..Wemby's back in action and ballin...BUT there's another Spur that has everyone talking. We breakdown Dylan Harper's debut and what it means for the pecking order out West. What made the Aces title so special? Our experts are standing by to spotlight why title #3 might be the most unique and challenging of ALL time. Another day, another SGA accolade. How is the freshly selected GQ top-50 most stylish humans alive getting OKC ready to repeat? It's still preseason... but don't tell Jonathan Kuminga! Did this NASTY rack attack land the top spot on NBA Today's BIG 3? You gotta stick around to find out...The Clippers are finally in the news for basketball reasons! How's Kawhi feeling following his bout vs Jokic? Hear from the Klaw himself... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode was originally published on April 14th, 2018. Buzz Bissinger owns more than 100 pairs of leather pants and over 200 pairs of leather gloves, having spent more than $600,000 on leather goods in the span of three years. Mr. Bissinger has a spending addiction, but when he published his confessional in GQ magazine he was labeled an “obsessive,” a “fancy man,” and a “shopaholic.” Only when he was admitted into rehab did many people understand that he was struggling with a debilitating behavioral addiction. Spending addictions are similar to alcohol and drug addictions in that they have the power to destroy lives. Unlike with substance abuse issues, however, spending addictions are often minimized and disparaged. Mr. Bissinger joins the Sugars to offer guidance to a letter-writer whose therapist and family don't take her spending seriously. “When I buy something or think about buying something I try to stop and say, What is really behind this?” advises Mr. Bissinger, adding, “Are you simply feeding shame and fear?”
Today's episode features Ralph De La Rosa. Ralph was the author of three books, including Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion (foreword by Richard Schwartz). He was a psychotherapist in private practice and a longtime meditation teacher known for his radically honest and humorous approach. His work was featured in GQ, CNN, NY Post, Tricycle, Mindful Magazine, and beyond.Perhaps most crucial is that Ralph walked the path of outshining trauma alongside the people he worked with. He was a survivor of PTSD, heroin addiction, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, and liver failure. Walking through these matters with the help of profound therapists and mentors became an empowerment no school could have offered. It was simply part of his path to offer back what he had been shown.Ralph mentored personally with Richard Schwartz, founder of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy, known for its efficacy in healing trauma. He also completed an invite-only advanced teacher training with Jack Kornfield.He began practicing meditation in 1996 and trained in a spectrum of yogic and healing traditions, including devotional Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. Ralph began teaching Buddhist-inspired meditation in 2008. He identified as a practitioner and teacher of human spirituality, offering a highly specialized hybrid of IFS and Buddhism to guide students on a direct path of conscious evolution and self-discovery.As a therapist, Ralph was a summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University. He spent his earliest days working in NYC's clinical foster care system where he trained in multiple modalities of trauma-focused therapy. He maintained a small roster of therapy clients for the love of witnessing transformation up close.Ralph was also an intersectional activist, musician, wannabe acrobat, and outdoor enthusiast, who made his home in Seattle, WA. His teachings and writings continue to inspire and support people navigating trauma and transformation.Some of the topics we covered in this episode include:A beginning guided meditationWhat drew Ralph to IFSOverlaps with ACT and IFSThe value of living with an open heartAnd Ralph guides me through some experiential IFS work—————————————————————————Outshining Trauma: https://a.co/d/cQ8kREn—————————————————————————Thank you all for checking out the episode! Here are some ways to help support Mentally Flexible:Sign up for PsychFlex through the Mentally Flexible link! PsychFlex.com/MentallyFlexibleYou can help cover some of the costs of running the podcast by donating a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/mentallyflexiblePlease subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes 30 seconds and plays an important role in being able to get new guests.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-flexible/id1539933988Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode: https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truthCheck out my new album, Holding Space! https://open.spotify.com/album/0iOcjZQhmAhYtjjq3CTpwQ?si=nemiLnELTsGGExjfy8B6iw
In 1942, director Michael Curtiz and star Humphrey Bogart gave the world a love story that was never meant to be. In 2025, Bob and Brad return to one of the most beloved films in history — Casablanca — alongside film critic Vince Mancini (Uproxx, Substack, GQ). Their whiskey pairing is the enduring classic Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon: still smooth, still balanced, still great as time goes by.This episode continues Season 10's Re-Review Series, where Bob and Brad revisit their earliest episodes with fresh insights, sharper palates, and a few more laughs.(0:00) Intro (08:38) Brad Explains, Performances, Themes (49:26) Elijah Craig review (1:05:17) Two Facts and a Falsehood and Final Analysis (1:25:17) Let's Make it a Double and Final ScoresFilm & Whiskey InstagramFilm & Whiskey FacebookFilm & Whiskey TwitterEmail us!Join our Discord server!For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com.
On today's podcast I speak with photographer Shaughn Crawford. Shaughn is one half of the photo team known as Shaughn and John who have worked with clients such as Apple,GQ,Levi's ,and Beats by Dre to name a few. In this episode discusses his recent work volunteering with the non profit organization Water Wells For Africa where they are building water wells. Use Promo Code "Banter" and receive 2 months free at picdrop.com www.picdrop.com/go/banter Donate to help build Water Wells in Africa : https://wishingwell.waterwellsforafrica.org/ShaughnCrawford?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadfFmSDSXihZiyf-4MaRyrWHuzlQxRqseW_Fb9KuljvBC5OuNTFLWVIWgeQFw_aem_AAfIzqaMOhR_yo_OGAfIHA
What happens when you build an 8-figure business in one of the most taboo industries - without a team, funding, or traditional ad channels? Brian Sloan did exactly that. And in this episode, he reveals the unfiltered story behind his wild entrepreneurial path. Jim sits down with Brian Sloan, founder of AutoBlow, to unpack how he built a global DTC sex toy brand that now generates 8 figures annually - with a team of just two. From eBay auctions to viral PR stunts, Brian shares how his unconventional path, deep product focus, and scrappy tactics helped him thrive in a space where Facebook ads and mainstream visibility were off-limits. This conversation pulls back the curtain on manufacturing, media manipulation, brand building, and what it really takes to scale when the rules don't apply to your category.Key Topics Covered:How Brian went from selling antiques to latex fetishwear to inventing AutoBlowThe viral crowdfunding stunt that made him internet-famous overnightWhy he ditched Amazon - even after major salesHow to get on GQ, Playboy, Howard Stern, and more without a PR teamThe power of press-worthy product ideasWhy focus (on just 2 SKUs) was his biggest growth unlockBuilding a lean team using a global network of niche freelancersIf you're building in DTC and feel like you're drowning in overhead or noise, this episode is a masterclass in focus, edge, and unconventional growth.Resources:AutoblowJim Huffman websiteJim's TwitterGrowthHitThe Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy:Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45)Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41)How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44)Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10)How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)
Vikki Chowney has spent over 20 years shaping how brands create and connect through content - spanning social, partnerships, and influencer strategy. At Burson, she leads the global influencer team, helping protect and build brand reputation through credible, creative, and data-driven collaboration.Previously, she was Global Head of Content & Publishing and U.S. Innovation & Creative Lead at Hill & Knowlton, where she built the agency's U.S. Innovation & Creative Hub and led a global network across editorial, branded content, social, and influencer marketing - delivering award-winning work for Pfizer, ANA, Intel, Huawei, and the United Nations.Vikki has also held senior roles at TMW Unlimited, where she launched the agency's social media department for clients including Unilever, INFINITI, Canon, and Sony, and at Condé Nast Britain, where she developed brand-owned content strategies with the talent behind iconic titles such as Vogue, GQ, and Vanity Fair. A former journalist, she has written and edited for titles like Econsultancy, Contagious, The Guardian, and Marketing Week.Recognized as a PRWeek U.S. 40 Under 40 and in PRovoke's inaugural EMEA Innovator list, Vikki is also a sought-after speaker and mentor, sharing her expertise at events such as Cannes Lions and SXSW. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her three children, Reformer Pilates, and curating the perfect playlist.
Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the use of the term “pre-recorded,” GQ's 125 Rules for Modern Gentlemen, the importance of being a moral people group, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Outlouders, where's the craziest place you've ever had sex? We need to talk about the rise in people having *ahem* private moments in public places. There's an interesting theory as to why which wait for it, involves the cost of living crisis. We clutch our pearls and explore. Plus, what are the exact things men need to be doing in 2025 to be considered a gentleman? An extensive etiquette list for men has just landed — but is it common sense or controversial? Em V, Jessie and Holly sit down to discuss. Also, do you need an 'Invisible Day' and if so, how do you get one and what are the rules? And it's time for our reccos including some incredible books for the (long) weekend, and a podcast that has Holly all riled up. Support independent women's media Recommendations Em V recommends The-Pile On by Clare Stephens Jessie recommends The Worst Thing I've Ever Done by Clare Stephens. Holly recommends Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth and Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: THURS Listen: WED Listen: Parenting Out Loud: Rihanna & A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp Listen: No Filter: Clare Stephens Was Always ‘The Twin’ or ‘The Editor.’ What Happened When She Walked Away? Listen: Vanessa Amorosi, Emma Watson & The Problem When Kids Earn More Than Their Parents Listen: Victoria Beckham’s Version & Jessie’s Very Big News Listen: “Tough It Out”. The Announcement That Upset Us More Than We Expected Listen: Everything You Need To Know About Writing A Book, With Holly & Jessie Listen: Girls' Trip Etiquette & Why You Need A 'Nicole Contract' Listen: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the latest episode of Parenting Out Loud which drops tomorrow. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Modern Etiquette: The 38 things we all really need to stop doing at weddings. Modern Etiquette: The 23 dating and relationship rules you should know. Modern Etiquette: The 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking. Sally Hepworth had everything she thought she wanted. Then a podcast asked one simple question. CLARE STEPHENS: 'The first chapters of my book "The Worst Thing I've Ever Done".' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright & Em Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producers: Emeline Gazilas & Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Front Row Classics is celebrating one of Alfred Hitchcock's most underrated masterpieces. Brandon welcomes author Stephen Rebello to discuss his new book, "Criss-Cross: The Making of Hitchcock's Dazzling Subversive Masterpiece, Strangers on a Train". The book is a witty and insightful look at a film filled with quirky and eccentric performances. Brandon and Stephen also discuss the political climate surrounding the film's production in the early 1950s. "Criss-Cross: The Making of Hitchcock's Dazzling Subversive Masterpiece, Strangers on a Train" is available from Running Press wherever books are sold. Stephen Rebello is a screenwriter and bestselling author of Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho and Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!: Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls, the Most Beloved Bad Book and Movie of All Time. He has written screenplays for Disney, Paramount, Focus Features, and others. He has written for GQ, Playboy, Movieline, Hollywood Life, Statement, More, and Cosmopolitan. Born in southern New England, he is a longtime resident of southern California.
What is the point of a university; what does it mean to be a university? The culture battle. The government is officially shut down. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. Producer David Doll and Seth discuss GQ’s list of manners. Barton Swaim’s piece at The Wall Street Journal, “Mainstream Political Violence.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tough Nutters George "GHIII" Hunt of Brighton Best, Bobby "Tater Tot" Wegner of Beacon Fasteners, Bob "GQ" Baer from Abbott-Interfast, and BTM Manufacturing president Jake "Valdez" Davis put on their jerseys to relive highlights of the dirtiest fastener networking event of 2025. Run time: 47:07
Jason Diamond is the author of the debut novel Kaplan's Plot, available from Flatiron Books. Diamond is the author of Searching for John Hughes, The Sprawl and co-author ofNew York Nico's Guide to NYC (with Nicolas Heller). His work has been published by the New York Times, Esquire, The New Yorker, GQ, The Paris Review, and many other outlets. He publishes the newsletter The Melt, was born in Skokie, Illinois, and currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter. Kaplan's Plot is his first novel. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Get How to Write a Novel, the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to Brad's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
今天要聊的，不只是一本書或一段職涯，而是「如何把記者的洞察，轉化為地方創生的行動力」。知名作家 洪震宇，曾任《天下雜誌》副總編輯與《GQ》國際中文版副總編輯，如今則投身於風土設計、地方文化推廣與社區共好。他長年推動風土節氣飲食、在地旅行與返鄉青年培力，致力於讓地方故事與文化經濟真正被看見。這一集，我們將從故事、場域到創業，全面探索地方永續的新可能。
The queens descend upon Pittsburgh for a bittersweet (but dishy) tribute for Ed Ochester (1939-2023).Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series.James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.SHOW NOTES:For more about the weekend events and about Ed Ochester's impact on American poetry, read here and here and here.The Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize carries a cash award of $5,000 and publication by the University of Pittsburgh Press as part of the Pitt Poetry Series. Submissions are accepted March 1--April 30. For more about Southern Methodist University's Project Poetica, read here. Read more about the George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature here. Damon Young is a writer, critic, humorist, satirist, and (as he says on his website) "professional Black person." He's a co-founder and editor in chief of VerySmartBrothas—coined "the blackest thing that ever happened to the internet" by The Washington Post and recently acquired by Univision and Gizmodo Media Group to be a vertical of The Root—and a columnist for GQ. Visit his website at https://www.damonjyoung.comAccording to CruisingGays.com, the Cathedral of Learning's 2nd and 8th floor bathrooms were popular cruising spots. The International Poetry Forum launched in 1966 with a reading that featured Archibald MacLeish. Since then, alumni of the series include nine Nobel Laureates, 14 Academy Award recipients, 28 U.S. Poets Laureate, 39 National Book Award winners, and 47 Pulitzer Prize winners.Joy Priest is the author of HORSEPOWER (Pitt Poetry Series, 2020), selected by the 19th U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey as the winner of the Donald Hall Prize for Poetry, and the editor of Once a City Said: A Louisville Poets Anthology (Sarabande, 2023). Visit her website here.Check out Pittsburgh's City of Asylum here: https://cityofasylum.orgMonroeville is about 15 miles east of Pittsburgh. Read Ed's poem titled "Monroeville"; several others can be found online at the Poetry Foundation here.Thanks to Nancy Krygowski and Jeffrey McDaniel and Terrance Hayes for putting together an incredible, moving weekend to a brilliant editor, mentor, and friend. We miss you, Ed.
What does GQ tell everyone about how to be a gentleman in certain social situations? Do you do any of these things?
Welcome to The Club! What tips does GQ have on how to act like a modern gentleman? Also, have people completely forgotten restaurant etiquette?
In this edition of Trendtal Decline, Jack and Miles discuss the Arizona Grindr outage, Zohran Mamdani leading the polls, details about the ICE facility shooting, the Gaza aid floatilla (and Israel's continued war crimes), GQ's guide for modern gentlemen and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Laurie Woolever is a writer, editor, public speaker, and former cook. For nearly a decade, she worked as the lieutenant to the late author, TV host and producer Anthony Bourdain.Laurie has written for the New York Times, Vogue, GQ, Food & Wine, Lucky Peach, Saveur, Bloomberg, Dissent, Roads & Kingdoms, and others.In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Laurie talks about her time working as an assistant to Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain – prominent figures in the culinary world.Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/342--In-person meeting planning can be a lot to manage. That's where TROOP Planner comes in. TROOP Planner is built to make life easier for busy assistants like yourself. Whether you're organizing an executive offsite, department meeting, or team retreat, TROOP keeps it simple, fast, and organized.Visit leaderassistant.com/troop to learn more! --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants. --Automate scheduling with YouCanBookMe by Capacity. Sign up for a FREE trial -> leaderassistant.com/calendar.More from The Leader Assistant... Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.com The Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membership Events -> leaderassistantlive.com Free Community -> leaderassistant.com/community
Now wait a minute. We've got one of Ronna's dearest and oldest friends on the show this week; a Torontonian of the highest order and Ronna's Canadian concierge. It's none other than award-winning author and journalist David Sax! David has written for esteemed publications like New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, the New York Times, GQ, and many more. He's also the author of THE REVENGE OF ANALOG (named one of the best books of 2016 by the Times, pardon me) and SAVE THE DELI. David joins us this week to give advice on dealing with a superstitious mother-in-law and what to do when your friend's child makes disparaging remarks about your appearance. We're MAYBE sold out for Ask Ronna Live in Boston...it's hard to tell. Sometimes there's a seat or two left, but other times it's all booked. If you want to go, you better keep checking that website because seats pop up one second and are gobbled up the next! Go to askronnalive.com for the chance to join us on October 4th in Boston! And don't forget (Bryan) is bringing his smash hit Edinburgh Fringe show to LA's Elysian Theatre on Thursday September 27th. Tickets at bryansafi.com Want even more Ronna (& Bryan)? Of course you do! If you're not a member already, join us on Patreon at patreon.com/askronna for bonus episodes and, of course, the coveted Shades of Vanilla Newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FALL TOUR TICKETS > www.barstoolsports.com/events/bestshowonearth (00:00-3:48). Fran isn't sure about Ria's big nail decision (3:48-16:37). Olivia Jade & Jacob Elordi are seemingly still together? (17:39-25:27). Glen Powell's fake muscle GQ shoot (25:28-33:41). Gigi Hadid says she auditioned for the live-action ‘Tangled' (34:31-40:03). Hilary Duff is making her return to music (40:04-42:40). We're loving Justin Bieber's ‘SWAG II' (43:53-49:25). PopCorner voicemails: Has Hulu found replacements for the Kardashians?, Christopher Briney deserves the Jacob Elordi treatment, Too many vinyls from Taylor Swift? + more! (50:31-1:13:34). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office
While on 'The Slowhands Rock Talk Show', former drummer Dave Krusen said he left Pearl Jam in 1991 because he wasn't as focused as his bandmates. https://www.alternativenation.net/pearl-jam-drummer-quit-band-over-partying/ Metallica wants fans to cover all the songs on their 1996 album Load for a chance to win album merch and a grand prize of the Load Super Deluxe box set. The contest runs now through December, and the first song to be covered is "2 X 4." Head to the band's Google form for all the details. TV‘DWTS' Pro Jenna Johnson Says She Hasn't Seen Partner Corey Feldman Since ‘GMA' Cast Reveal. She said “I love the show so much, I love being part of it, I'm so grateful to be asked back, and I'm excited for this season. Going off that, so many people have been, like, ‘Where are your TikToks with Corey? What's happening?'” Johnson, 31, shared via her Instagram Story on Saturday, September 6. “To be completely honest, I actually haven't seen him since Good Morning America.”https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/jenna-johnson-hasnt-seen-dwts-partner-corey-feldman-since-cast-reveal/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:A new movie trailer launched yesterday. It's for a movie starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. They're in a Neil Diamond tribute band. It's based on a true story. Here's part of the trailer. https://consequence.net/2025/09/song-sung-blue-trailer-hugh-jackman-kate-hudson-neil-diamond/? · If you made it through Peter Jackson's nearly eight-hour Beatles documentary series, "Get Back" . . . did it leave you feeling sentimental? https://www.gq.com/story/matt-damon-ben-affleck-the-rip-first-look · Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has confirmed that filming on the latest Jumanji movie is about to start. https://gizmodo.com/dwayne-johnson-casually-confirms-jumanji-4-is-really-happening-and-has-a-release-date-2000655884 Glen Powell took some crazy pictures for his "GQ" cover story. https://www.gq.com/story/glen-powell-on-what-makes-a-modern-leading-man?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fgq%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F579697632 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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