Ed Zitron's 15 Minutes In Hell

This week I’m joined by New York Times opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie.Jamelle and I discuss the disconnect between the positive coverage of the economy and what people online are feeling, as well as Trump’s chances at a second term.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord.Exciting News…Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce that next year I’ll be covering the tech industry - the good, the bad and the stupid - in my new weekly tech podcast for iHeartRadio and Cool Zone Media. I’ll have more details in the new year!What Does This Mean For 15 Minutes In Hell?I currently have a big backlog of recorded episodes - originally designed to cover the holiday break before I decided that I would wait until I return in the second week of January to start publishing again. I am considering (though have not decided yet) moving 15 Minutes In Hell to a bi-weekly schedule - I want to make sure I can still make this a good show without stressing about pumping it out weekly.Anyway, I’ll return both in newsletter and podcast form the week of January 8th 2024. Have a wonderful holiday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

This week, Steve Linkowski discusses transitioning from politics to sports, capitalism's negative impact on sports, and the future of contact football. They delve into hate in sports commentary, intense sports rivalries, cultural differences in team support, ethical dilemmas in watching NFL games, and financial challenges faced by sports teams and the evolution of regional sports networks.

This week I’m joined by labor and politics journalist Hamilton Nolan.Hamilton joins me to discuss the American social contract. We dig into what the hell a CEO does, to how workers’ livelihoods have been affected by the gig economy, outsourcing, and now, AI.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

This week I’m joined by journalist David Weigel.David joins me to chat about how the general public’s ability to process news has deteriorated, as well as why many people feel things are getting worse when economic indicators say otherwise.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

This week I’m joined by journalist Zeke Faux, author of the Washington Post and Financial Times best book of the year “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall.” Zeke joins me to chat about seeing first-hand the damage done by crypto, how a Pokémon clone inadvertently led to North Korea’s nuclear advancement, and how even he got fooled by Sam Bankman-Fried.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Hello and welcome to Episode 15 of 15 Minutes In Hell.This week I’m joined by rock & roll musician Max Collins of Eve 6.Max joins me to talk about his unusual rise to fame after his success in the ‘90s, what makes alt rock unique, and the band’s choice to not put their music up on streaming services.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve 6. Yeah, that Eve 6, the one from the podcast episode.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Welcome to episode 14 of 15 Minutes In Hell.This week I’m joined by journalist Ken Klippenstein.Ken joins me to chat about his unusual news beat that ranges from the FBI to UFO “authorities,” the future of Twitter, and the truth behind the evil cabal of masterminds plotting for world domination (hint: they probably don’t exist).The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

This week I’m joined by the creator of the Xbox - Seamus Blackley.Seamus shares a brief yet spirited tale of going from begging Bill Gates for a middle management job to successfully pitching, inventing and launching the Xbox, as well as his current passions including the Playdate console and growing his own cacao trees.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord.Disclaimer: Minutes in hell may vary. Also, apologies for some unavoidable audio issues. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

Hello and welcome to the 12th episode of 15 Minutes In Hell.Today I’m joined by Kari Byron, former Mythbuster and director of the National STEM Challenge.We discussed what it takes to go from introvert to a television host, how to help kids learn to employ critical thinking, and her fight to introduce STEM into the lives of more children, including her own.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com

This week I’m joined by former BBC journalist and author Rory Cellan-Jones.Rory shares his thoughts on the state of social media, what it’s like having a mega-famous dog, and his book - Ruskin Park: Sylvia, Me and the BBC.The 15 Minutes In Hell Theme is written and performed by Eve6.If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe free to Ed’s newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, or join us at the Where’s Your Ed At Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ez.substack.com