

538. - Patrick Radden Keefe
Sep 6, 2023
Patrick Radden Keefe, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of several books, discusses his love for high-dollar yogurts and his son's competitive Rubik's cube solving. They also talk about the art of 'write around,' dealings with the Sackler family legal team, and managing parasocial relationships. The hosts share funny stories about receiving and transporting a king-size mattress and debate the challenges of a high-protein diet for powerlifting. They also discuss the return of the NFL, the luxurious flavors of White Mr. White Mustache yogurt, and the dynamics of interviewing and quoting high-profile individuals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Appealing Logos vs Product Quality
01:39 • 5min
Receiving and Carrying a King-Size Mattress
06:20 • 2min
Protein Intake and Powerlifting
07:58 • 7min
The Return of the NFL
14:32 • 3min
Discussion about a Yogurt: White Mr. White Mustache
17:41 • 2min
Discussion on Locations, Power Outage, and Internet Access
19:32 • 2min
The Glendale of New York
21:07 • 13min
The Dynamics of Interviewing and Quoting
34:37 • 5min
Favorite Flavor of Aali Pop and Discount Code
39:25 • 2min
Funny Memoir and Intimidation
41:36 • 10min
Webby Awards and Ambi Awards
51:29 • 7min
Thoughts on Hosting a Podcast and the Relentlessness of Coming up with Fresh Material
58:20 • 2min
Podcast Autonomy and Consistency
59:54 • 5min
The Intense Devotion to Anthony Bourdain
01:04:48 • 14min