The Gist
Peach Fish Productions
For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
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May 19, 2016 • 30min
The Whigs Were Right
On The Gist, a refresher course on the Whig Party with the American History Guys: professors Peter Onuf, Ed Ayers, and Brian Balogh. They host the BackStory podcast. For the Spiel, tuning in to ISIS news without freaking out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2016 • 30min
When a Joke Almost Works Too Well
On The Gist, comic Dan Soder of Showtime television drama Billions on finding his killer closing joke—and letting it go. His new hourlong standup special premieres May 21 on Comedy Central. For the Spiel, a new soundtrack for the primary election. Today's sponsor: Blue Apron. For less than $10 per meal, Blue Apron delivers right to your door everything you need to create a home-cooked meal. Visit BlueApron.com/gist to get your first two meals free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 17, 2016 • 27min
Enlightened Titans of Industry
On The Gist, the New Yorker's James Surowiecki on businesses taking up the vanguard of LGBTQ rights—and why it might be problematic for conservatives and liberals alike. For the Spiel, a theory: We live in overcontextualized times. Today's sponsor: Hiscox Small Business Insurance. Get customized insurance for your business right now. Go to Hiscox.com to learn more and to get a free quote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2016 • 25min
Saving Paul Ryan
On The Gist, Tianna Gaines-Turner recounts her experience testifying before Congress on life for the working poor. She's featured in the short film, A Hug From Paul Ryan, part of a new series from AMC Networks' SundanceNow Doc Club. For the Spiel, the transformative power of personal experience when it comes to lawmakers' views on LGBT rights and mental illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2016 • 22min
Vote Jabba
On The Gist, comedy writer and radio personality Andy Breckman tells Mike about the dog-eat-dog world of the game industry and shows us his latest card-game creation: Shit Happens. For the Spiel, a focus group with voters in a galaxy far, far away… why do they support Jabba the Hutt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2016 • 25min
Did the Media Create Trump?
Happy National Limerick Day! (We're sorry.) On The Gist, NPR's David Folkenflik joins us to explain why he thinks the media failed the general public this year. He's the author of Murdoch's World: The Last of the Old Media Empires. For the Spiel, will Donald Trump be able to get the GOP's buy-in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2016 • 33min
I'll Know Porn Addiction When I See It
Is watching too much porno addictive? And why don't we say "porno" anymore? On The Gist, Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker explains what evidence we have about the validity of pornography addiction. She's the author of The Confidence Game, and you can read her essay about pornography research in Aeon. For the Spiel, Mike reveals his unfair advantage when it comes to political things—remembering them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2016 • 25min
Neither Frightened Nor Rabbit
On The Gist, an elephant news roundup. Then, Scott Hutchison from the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit joins us to discuss their new album Painting of a Panic Attack. The band is currently on tour, and you can visit their website for tour dates. For the Spiel, what is the likelihood of a Brexit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 10, 2016 • 27min
He's Not Pivoting
On The Gist, has conventional become synonymous with lame? Mike's advice for Hillary Clinton. Then, Kembrew McLeod discusses the musical legacy of the Blondie album Parallel Lines, and offers connection between teen pop and punk in the 1970's. He's the author of Blondie's Parallel Lines (33 1/3). For the Spiel, we will not allow members of the media to get away with saying, "Donald Trump is executing a pivot." Let's begin the #contradictionnotpivot movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2016 • 30min
A Rob Reiner-mentary if You Will
On The Gist, director Rob Reiner join us to discuss his latest film Being Charlie, which indirectly tells the story of his son's battle with drug addiction. It was written by Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, with co-writer Matt Elisofon. For the Spiel, it's time for another Lobstar of the Antentwig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
