Episode

"David Remnick"
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45:01
Published: Mon Oct 11 2021
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Why is David Remnick always so cold? He’s surrounded by drafts. Editor of The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Remnick joins us this week to discuss penne pasta, drunk tweeting, feeding the recycling bin, and Leonard Cohen. Theres some other good stuff in their two also, its’See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chapters
Jason, Will, and Sean talk about Will's recent move and the fact that he still uses his old recording booth in his old house, with permission from the new owners, to do voiceover work.
00:00 - 01:27 (01:27)
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Smartless podcast
Summary

Jason, Will, and Sean talk about Will's recent move and the fact that he still uses his old recording booth in his old house, with permission from the new owners, to do voiceover work.

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"David Remnick"
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The speaker shares about visiting the home of a previous editor of The New Yorker and how they had a nice modern house stacked with glass boxes.
01:27 - 06:14 (04:47)
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The New Yorker
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The speaker shares about visiting the home of a previous editor of The New Yorker and how they had a nice modern house stacked with glass boxes.

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"David Remnick"
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A conversation about the effects of being a part of a high school newspaper and how it can create and recreate your identity and perspective on the world around you.
06:14 - 11:33 (05:19)
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High school newspaper
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A conversation about the effects of being a part of a high school newspaper and how it can create and recreate your identity and perspective on the world around you.

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"David Remnick"
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The host wonders if the current political climate in the United States is just a temporary anomaly or if it's the beginning of a longer and darker story, given the complicated history of the country and the ongoing racial reckoning, the outcome of which is uncertain.
11:33 - 14:34 (03:01)
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American democracy
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The host wonders if the current political climate in the United States is just a temporary anomaly or if it's the beginning of a longer and darker story, given the complicated history of the country and the ongoing racial reckoning, the outcome of which is uncertain.

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"David Remnick"
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Andy Borowitz is a comedian who sees the absurdity in political life and shares his political satire in the Borowitz report.
14:34 - 18:27 (03:53)
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Comedy, Politics
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Andy Borowitz is a comedian who sees the absurdity in political life and shares his political satire in the Borowitz report. Some celebrities and funny friends also share their dating nightmares and misfires on a weekly basis.

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"David Remnick"
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A person shares their favorite New Yorker cartoon, featuring a piece of penne, and discusses the humor and delivery of various cartoons.
18:27 - 21:23 (02:55)
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Humor
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A person shares their favorite New Yorker cartoon, featuring a piece of penne, and discusses the humor and delivery of various cartoons.

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"David Remnick"
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Cartoon editor Emma Allen discusses the weekly process of selecting and editing cartoons for the New Yorker, as well as the pressure of balancing political correctness and satirical humor in the current cultural climate.
21:23 - 25:47 (04:23)
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Cartoons
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Cartoon editor Emma Allen discusses the weekly process of selecting and editing cartoons for the New Yorker, as well as the pressure of balancing political correctness and satirical humor in the current cultural climate.

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"David Remnick"
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Two journalists reflect on their time living in a small apartment and working tirelessly for their respective newspapers while also exploring their passions.
25:47 - 32:13 (06:26)
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Pursuing Dreams
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Two journalists reflect on their time living in a small apartment and working tirelessly for their respective newspapers while also exploring their passions. They also discuss the risks taken and sacrifices made to follow their dreams.

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"David Remnick"
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The speaker shares their experience interviewing a writer for a profile, which involved spending long hours with the writer and a moment of frustration.
32:13 - 35:33 (03:20)
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Interview
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The speaker shares their experience interviewing a writer for a profile, which involved spending long hours with the writer and a moment of frustration.

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"David Remnick"
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SmartLess
Sometimes, journalists will ask questions that touch on difficult or uncomfortable topics, and the silence that follows can prompt interviewees to say things they shouldn't.
35:33 - 37:34 (02:01)
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Interview Techniques
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Sometimes, journalists will ask questions that touch on difficult or uncomfortable topics, and the silence that follows can prompt interviewees to say things they shouldn't. Experts suggest preparing for these situations by researching the interviewer, identifying potential topics and practicing responses.

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"David Remnick"
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The relationship between athletes and the media has evolved, with more engagement and seeking of truth.
37:34 - 40:17 (02:43)
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Athletes, Media
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The relationship between athletes and the media has evolved, with more engagement and seeking of truth. Locker room interviews have reduced in recent times with advancements in technology allowing for more virtual communication.

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"David Remnick"
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The speaker struggles to provide a play by play commentary of Jason and hopes to never be stuck in a social situation with him.
40:17 - 42:18 (02:01)
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Social Interaction
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The speaker struggles to provide a play by play commentary of Jason and hopes to never be stuck in a social situation with him.

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"David Remnick"
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The speaker expresses their feelings of helplessness in regards to politics and the lack of knowledge for what people can do to make a change.
42:18 - 44:47 (02:29)
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Politics
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The speaker expresses their feelings of helplessness in regards to politics and the lack of knowledge for what people can do to make a change.

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"David Remnick"
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The hosts talk about the rules of chewing gum during a podcast and one of them mentions their preferred brand of gum.
44:47 - 46:43 (01:56)
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Podcast etiquette
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The hosts talk about the rules of chewing gum during a podcast and one of them mentions their preferred brand of gum.

Episode
"David Remnick"
Podcast
SmartLess