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Jan 2021
1h 19m

132. - Sasha Frere-Jones

Chris Black & Jason Stewart / Talkhouse
About this episode
Sasha Frere-Jones is a writer, musician, and music critic living in New York. Chris and Jason chat with him about the recent passing of his ex-wife, sobriety, being both a musician and a music critic, the importance of our loved ones pushing us further, writing his memoir, mixtapes, streaming music, Substack, and why he loves New York. www.sashafrerejones.co ... Show More
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