Apr 2019
The Last Days of August: Episode Seven
Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress's untimely death. In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suici ... Show More
39m 23s
Apr 2019
The Last Days of August: Episode Six
Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress's untimely death. In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suici ... Show More
32m 5s
Apr 2019
The Last Days of August: Episode Five
Jon Ronson, the creator of Audible Original The Butterfly Effect, delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress's untimely death. In December 2017, famed adult film star August Ames died by suici ... Show More
29m 14s
May 2025
BONUS: Recreating the 1920s with Terence Winter
Ed is joined by writer, producer, and showrunner Terence Winter who shares stories about his New York upbringing and journey into Hollywood, and describes what it took to build a world from a century ago for his hit HBO show, “Boardwalk Empire. ”See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ... Show More
45m 37s
Oct 2024
A One Man (Abridged) History of the Big Apple
On this episode of Our American Stories, if you’re curious enough, the familiar can become fascinating. Bill Bryk briefly recounts how New York City became the city it is today, as well as his love for its past. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support ... Show More
9m 59s
Apr 2025
The brilliance of "Bluey" — and why parents love it, too | Sarina Petersen
"Bluey," the Australian children's show, is a global phenomenon. But how did a cartoon for kids become a smash hit with adults, too? Sarina Petersen, who studies social psychology, explains how "Bluey" keeps viewers of all ages hooked with a unique blend of humor, authenticity an ... Show More
15m 45s
Oct 2020
Back to the Future Part III with Josh Gondelman
In Back to the Future, Marty ends up in 1955, the same age as his parents. In the sequel he has to jump between that timeline and a bizarre 2015. The natural conclusion to this blockbuster trilogy? A wild western! It's a classic formula! For Back to the Future Part III, we're tal ... Show More
2h 18m