Olivia Messer, journalist, novelist, and editor-in-chief of The Barbed Wire, joins us to talk about what it actually looks like to run an independent Texas newsroom. We get into why virality and revenue have essentially no relationship to each other, what she learned sitting on the management side of a union negotiation for the first time, and what happens t ... Show More
Jun 10
What If 30 Years Is Just The Beginning? with Rhett Miller
Musician and writer Rhett Miller joins us to talk about staying creative in an industry that keeps changing. From fronting the Old 97’s to writing children’s books, Rhett opens up about the financial rollercoaster of life on the road, the loneliness of independence, and the chall ... Show More
57m 22s
Jun 3
How Do You Cover the Biggest Story of Your Life With No Institution Behind You? with Gillian Brockell
Journalist Gillian Brockell spent a decade at the Washington Post, took a buyout thinking she'd be back in two years, and watched the place fall apart from the outside. She joins us to talk about what it actually cost to leave, why the buyout money wasn't Bezos being generous, wh ... Show More
1h 9m
May 27
What Happens When the People Building the Technology Stop Being Fans? with Anil Dash
Technologist, writer, and self-described "big fan of being a big fan" Anil Dash joins us to talk about what it looks like to spend 25 years watching tech eat everything from journalism to musict to blogging, and now the jobs of the people who built it. We get into 750,000 tech la ... Show More
59m 11s
Sep 2024
Why Am I Not Good Enough For Him?
<p>On this episode of Pretty Basic, Alisha and Remi dive into the world of situationships, exploring the low-level commitment and fantasy that often surrounds them. They discuss why we're more protective of others than ourselves, the importance of staying true to who we are, and ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2025
A psychotic Alaskan love triangle turned deadly? The twisted case of Mechele Linehan
Hi friends, happy Tuesday!Today, we're diving into the strange and twisted story of Michele Linehan, a former exotic dancer whose life took a dark turn straight out of a noir film. This is a case of charm, manipulation, and cold calculation… with a shocking murder at its core.Was ... Show More
36m 55s
Sep 2024
Conspiracy Theories and Celebrities with NO Etiquette
Mazel, morons! It's another beautiful Thursday here on the Good Guys podcast, and oh boy are we getting into it. We're talking Ben's upcoming DJ set, Josh's growing number of injuries, making reservations for the Pookie and Jett, firearms, conspiracy theories, and MORE. Plus, we ... Show More
56m 26s
<p>This week on <em>Pretty Basic</em>, Remi is joined by none other than Cal — and the two are finally dropping the <strong>HUGE NEWS </strong>they’ve been keeping a secret… and no, it’s <em>not</em> just that Remi is announcing her brand-new cookbook, <em>Let’s Get Cooking</em>! ... Show More
