Margaret Atwood, famed author, poet and “dystopia prophet,” joins Offline to talk about fighting tyranny and finding hope. Much like her latest book, Old Babes in the Wood, Atwood’s conversation with Jon sandwiches her thoughts and fears on the present between poignant chapters of the past. They discuss censorship, religion, parenting and how to listen for w ... Show More
Aug 2021
“Honey, I Hired the Kids” (with Jennifer Coolidge)
<p>Ira and Aida discuss Hollywood nepotism, Billie Eilish’s sophomore album, Saweetie’s McDonald’s meal, Matt Damon and homophobic slurs, and DaBaby’s lazy apology. Plus, Jennifer Coolidge joins to discuss <em>The White Lotus</em>, the writers and directors who championed her car ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2023
S16, Ep10 How To Fail: Margaret Atwood on wisdom, witchcraft and womanhood
For International Women's Day, I bring you - NO BIG DEAL - Margaret Atwood. The Booker-Prize winning author of numerous works including The Blind Assassin, Cat's Eye and Alias Grace, has been a pioneer in the depiction of women in literature, redefining the dystopian novel with h ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2021
“Satan Boy Summer” (with Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey)
<p>Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Lil Nas X’s devilish new single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” HBO’s Tina Turner doc, Ariana Grande joining <em>The Voice</em>, Addison Rae’s Jimmy Fallon appearance, Chet Hanks’ introduction of White Boy Summer, and more. Plus, Naomi Ekperigin ... Show More
1h 24m
Nov 2021
"What Nancy Meyers Fans Want" (with Gaby Hoffmann)
<p>Ira, Louis, and guest host Sylvia Obell discuss Chris Pratt as Garfield, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson's alleged romance, the <em>Real Housewives of Dubai</em>, <em>Days of Our Lives</em> revisiting Marlena's possession storyline, classic Meryl Streep films, and the latest ... Show More
1h 26m