Josh Gondelman isn’t just a comedian and maybe the nicest person on the planet — he’s also an elected council member of the Writers Guild of America-East. Josh talks to Sam about the potential writers’ strike, and then gets his thoughts on AI-produced Drake songs, Kelly Ripa’s new cohost, and Netflix’s botched attempt at live programming.
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Oct 2023
We Will Never Recover From What Justin Did to Britney or: the End of 'Into It'
In our final game of "Into It/Not Into It," comedians Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman, hosts of the Couples Therapy podcast, put their marriage on the line... for the sake of culture. Sam asks if they're into Michelle Williams' narration of the Britney Spears memoir The Woman ... Show More
36m 10s
Oct 2023
What Britney Reveals, and What George Clooney Wants Resolved
Britney Spears’ memoir comes out next week, but details are already emerging. From snake-handling to Justin Timberlake (redundant?), Sam is processing it all with Into It’s BFF, comic and writer Jay Jurden. Speaking of problems, the actors still have one: their strike keeps going ... Show More
29m 1s
Sep 2023
Picket Line Diaries with Josh Gondelman
It’s a pivotal time for workers and the labor movement. A few months into the WGA and SGA work stoppages that have put all of Hollywood on pause, we are taking a trip to the front lines. This week, I’m speaking to writer and comedian Josh Gondelman (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Las ... Show More
38m 43s
May 2023
The Struggle of the Modern TV Writer With Mike Schur
Matt is joined by writer, producer, and showrunner Mike Schur ('Parks and Recreation,' 'The Good Place,' 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'), to discuss the life of the modern TV writer and how it has changed over the years. Mike brings his perspective on the ongoing writers strike and discuss ... Show More
32m 26s
Aug 2023
The Three Biggest Hold-ups in the Writers Strike
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the state of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, including the AMPTP’s decision to publicize its latest offer to the WGA, whether any ground is being made, whether Netflix is best suited to initiate an agreement, and whether the fall ... Show More
32m 29s
Jul 2022
Ep. 457: Cotton Eyed Joe is Very Difficult for Me
<p>This week we're gossin' 'bout the drama around the Funny Girl cast change, Doja Cat realizing contacting a 17 year old to be a matchmaker isn't the best idea, Elon Musk and Nick Cannon's continued spawning, putting the JSWT photos in perspective, more command dance talk. And i ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2022
Racist Schools, Netflix Hates Latinos? (Thursday Trends) w/ Nicky Paris
<p>Dramos and comedian/TV host Nicky Paris tackle some good COVID news, a racist elementary school, Gentefied getting canceled, Cardi B giving back, and more!</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastn ... Show More
45m 53s
Mar 2023
Life Is Short(er): Muffin Energy, Subtle Dancing, and Crameos🐴
Justin and Christian debate whether they have bird, horse or muffin energy. Then, they answer a listener letter requesting they get Ryan Gosling and Elijah Wood on the show and they debate a Would You Rather about giving up air conditioning/heating or the Internet. Finally, a lis ... Show More
48m 10s
Jun 2024
THINGS HIDDEN 199: The Incarnational Structure of Popular Media
David Gornoski and Shannon Braswell talk about getting typecast in the entertainment industry, why rap music will die out, outlaw mimesis, longing for communion in media, the influence of televangelism on livestreaming, and more. Visit aneighborschoice.com for more
1h 13m