Ranked #1
The Daily Show's Matt Negrin may or may not be Chuck Todd's nemesis. [podcast + transcript]
The Daily Show's Matt Negrin may or may not be Chuck Todd's nemesis. [podcast + transcript]
Parker Molloy: My guest today is Matt Negrin, a senior producer for the Daily Show with Trevor Noah. And just about the ... Read more
19 Jan 2022
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38mins
Ranked #2
Matthew Sheffield talks media's blind spot for religious fundamentalism [podcast + transcript]
Matthew Sheffield talks media's blind spot for religious fundamentalism [podcast + transcript]
This is part 2 of 2 of my conversation with Matthew Sheffield. If you haven’t checked out last week’s episode, you may w... Read more
24 Nov 2021
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33mins
Ranked #3
Matthew Sheffield helped build the right-wing media apparatus. Now he's fighting it. [podcast + transcript]
Matthew Sheffield helped build the right-wing media apparatus. Now he's fighting it. [podcast + transcript]
This week’s podcast guest is Matthew Sheffield, the founder and editor of Flux, a new online community for progressive w... Read more
17 Nov 2021
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43mins
Ranked #4
Comedian Michael Ian Black will say pretty much anything for $85. [podcast + transcript]
Comedian Michael Ian Black will say pretty much anything for $85. [podcast + transcript]
Parker Molloy: Hello, hello. My guest this week, today, whatever, you're listening to this podcast is Michael Ian Black.... Read more
10 Nov 2021
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23mins
Ranked #5
Writer Talia Lavin's latest project tackles the rise of the far-right... and sandwiches. [podcast + transcript]
Writer Talia Lavin's latest project tackles the rise of the far-right... and sandwiches. [podcast + transcript]
Parker Molloy: So you've been writing this awesome newsletter over on Substack, called The Sword and the Sandwich. Can y... Read more
3 Nov 2021
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54mins
Ranked #6
Author Pete Croatto explains how the NBA became a cultural phenomenon [podcast + transcript]
Author Pete Croatto explains how the NBA became a cultural phenomenon [podcast + transcript]
Parker Molloy: Joining me this week is Pete Croatto. Hey Pete.Pete Croatto: Hey Parker. How are you?I'm doing okay. I'm ... Read more
27 Oct 2021
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36mins
Ranked #7
Writer Thor Benson thinks a lot about the pandemic and mental health
Writer Thor Benson thinks a lot about the pandemic and mental health
On this week’s edition of The Present Age podcast, I chat with writer Thor Benson about some of his recent work covering... Read more
20 Oct 2021
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27mins
Ranked #8
Nick Lutsko is more than just the sweaty man singing in your Twitter timeline [podcast + transcript]
Nick Lutsko is more than just the sweaty man singing in your Twitter timeline [podcast + transcript]
My guest on this week’s podcast is singer-songwriter and [checks notes] king of Halloween Nick Lutsko. I’m really excite... Read more
13 Oct 2021
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44mins
Ranked #9
Writer Aaron Rupar talks about his exit from Vox and the start of the Public Notice Substack [podcast + transcript]
Writer Aaron Rupar talks about his exit from Vox and the start of the Public Notice Substack [podcast + transcript]
Welcome to the Present Age podcast [and transcript]. I’m your host Parker Molloy. Joining me today on the show is Aaron ... Read more
6 Oct 2021
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39mins
Ranked #10
Eddie Geller is a Florida Man who wants your vote [podcast + transcript]
Eddie Geller is a Florida Man who wants your vote [podcast + transcript]
On this week’s podcast, I interview my friend and former co-worker Eddie Geller. Eddie is running for Congress in Florid... Read more
22 Sep 2021
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