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  • Caitlin Doughty: Ask a Mortician

    Caitlin Doughty hosts the popular YouTube series Ask a Mortician. We talk about the history and present of how cultures handle death.

    Nov. 11, 2014 read more
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  • Simon Rich: SNL & Spoiled Brats

    We talk with Simon Rich, the youngest staff writer ever on Saturday Night Live. His book ‘Spoiled Brats’ is a collection of funny stories.

    Nov. 5, 2014 read more
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  • Karen Abbott: Lady Spies

    Karen Abbott, author of ‘Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy’ uncovers maverick women of the Civil War. Then, a campfire with war reenactors.

    Oct. 29, 2014 read more
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  • Hank Green & Cameron Esposito

    The history of women’s missing pockets and super nerd Hank Green on the evolution of YouTube. Then, homework from comedian Cameron Esposito.

    Oct. 22, 2014 read more
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  • Hopscotch, Lucius & Serial

    We celebrate Ada Lovelace day with Jocelyn Leavitt, talk with indie pop singer Lucius, and go behind-the-scenes of Serial with Sarah Koenig.

    Oct. 14, 2014 read more
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  • Judah Friedlander & Will Shortz

    Turns out comedian Judah Friedlander, Frank from 30 Rock, and New York Times Crossword editor Will Shortz both really, really love ping pong.

    Oct. 7, 2014 read more
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  • Lydia Netzer: Space & Books

    An out of this world conversation with author Lydia Netzer and a pretty powerful nerd confession from our intern Patrick.

    Oct. 1, 2014 read more
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  • Rob Delaney: Comedy & Mental Health

    Comedian Rob Delaney on being open about mental health without glorifying the ‘tortured artist’ trope, and being a Twitter superstar.

    Sept. 25, 2014 read more
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  • Tavi Gevinson & Tracy Letts

    Tricia and Greta gush over their favorite name on the new MacArthur genius grant list. We revisit our talk with Broadway star Tavi Gevinson.

    Sept. 21, 2014 read more
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  • Intergalactic Interviews

    We revisit a history lesson on lady astronaut Sally Ride and an interview with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

    Sept. 12, 2014 read more
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