How Long Gone 803. - Adam Roberts
Jun 4, 2025
Adam Roberts, a New York writer and author of the novel *Food Person*, chats about everything from Marc Maron's retirement to finding bagels in Atlanta. He reflects on the twists of urban life, shares his thoughts on Katz's Deli erotica, and discusses the peculiarities of ghostwriting a celebrity cookbook. The evolution of LGBTQ+ online interactions, hilarious poker night anecdotes, and the pressures of Hollywood casting also make for entertaining highlights. Plus, he humorously deduces Chris' emotional trauma from a Sweetgreen order!
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Pursue Passion Without Delay
- Adam advises to pursue your passion now, sharing he wrote a novel after moving back to New York.
- Taking timely action increases chances of achieving creative goals despite doubts.
From Law School to Food Writing
- Adam hated law school but attended it to placate his parents after coming out.
- He always wanted to be a food writer and schemed to escape law to pursue this passion.
Early Gay Chatroom Nostalgia
- Adam Roberts reminisces about early gay chatrooms on platforms like gay.com and Manhunt where communication was text-based and more innocent.
- He compares that romance to today's instant hookup apps like Grindr where everything is more visual and immediate.