How Long Gone

Chris, currently in Copenhagen, and Jason, freshly arrived in London, discuss the quirks of modern dining culture and fashion week antics. They humorously critique urban cycling, celebrity fashions, and food trends like oat milk. The duo shares amusing travel stories and dives into celebrity gossip, from Kanye's dentist controversies to Ryan Reynolds' likability. They also offer candid insights on self-care and the absurdities of political branding, promising a blend of laughter and cultural commentary.

Join singer-songwriter Beabadoobee, a London-based music sensation, as she dives into her latest record, This Is How Tomorrow Moves. Discover her experiences recording with Rick Rubin at Shangri-La and her take on the FWB Fest. Beabadoobee shares her love for music icons like Elliott Smith, the humor of running in airports, and the pressure of balancing personal life with touring. With a playful twist, she even talks about her boyfriend potentially joining them for a live show in London, mixing music with a touch of fun!

Chris, one of the witty hosts known for discussing cultural topics, joins Jason, co-host and current events enthusiast, for a lively chat from Glendale. They delve into the absurdity of Subway's bread smelling like gasoline and share humorous thoughts on unconventional hobbies like 'car jitsu.' The conversation veers into the quirks of touring comedians balancing personal lives with fame and the latest trends in music featuring Post Malone. They also explore unique culinary experiences in LA while gearing up for a live show in London.

Chris, a cultural commentator, and Jason, a personal storyteller, dive into their lively adventures recorded in Los Angeles. They share amusing tales about their flight to LA and debate the merits of traffic circles versus red lights. The duo recounts their unforgettable dining experience at the three-Michelin-star restaurant, Addison, marveling at quirky dishes like chicken liver churros. They also touch on their upcoming plans for FWB Fest, their favorite music collaborations, and even poke fun at modern dining dynamics.

Jonathan Lethem, a celebrated author known for his inventive storytelling, chats from his Maine home about his latest book, *Cellophane Bricks*. He shares quirky insights on life, from the joys of tomato sandwiches to amusing road trip tales of driving across the U.S. The conversation takes a turn into thought-provoking territory as Lethem reflects on the mundane aspects of creativity in the age of AI, and how nostalgic music exploration has changed over the years. His witty banter adds a delightful twist to the profound topics discussed.

The hosts hilariously recount travel woes, including lost luggage and chaotic airport experiences. They share amusing anecdotes from the Newport Folk Festival and critique modern dining culture. A discussion on the shifting nature of the Olympics mixes nostalgia with humor, while quirky product ads, like a salt-shooting bug gun, bring levity. The conversation wraps up with reflections on celebrity culture and a preview of their upcoming events, blending music musings with personal stories for an entertaining vibe.

Shaad D'Souza, a music writer from Australia living in London, chats about emerging talent, deepfakes, cold plunge filters, Call Her Daddy, staying up late, M.I.A.'s 5g blocking collection, and enjoying a hard Sprite live on air.

August Thompson is an Author originally from New Hampshire. His critically acclaimed novel, Anyone's Ghost, is out now on Penguin Press. We chat about Substack dinners, Welsh Rarebit, Delta woes, spending his formative teen years in Los Angeles, nature, hottie Bidens, the Metallica documentary, Fall Out Man, the act of writing is not for everyone, outlines are for losers, the cancelation of DaBaby, what types of movies are allowed to be longer than 2 hours, shoplifting, and River Phoenix, R.I.P.instagram.com/augustpthompsontwitter.com/donetodeathtwitter.com/themjeanshowlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Jason discuss various topics such as Zuck's music interests, Ion Pack party, NA cocktails, powerlifting in Chelsea boots, Have Heart reunion, big swings in slang trends, using email over texting, and upcoming music festivals.

Tom, musician with a new record, chats about Gambino's retirement, Highland Park dining, Red Bull tour support, the Cayman Islands podcast charts, and thoughts on Bronny and The WNBA. Online Ceramics drama and 'just do it' mentality are also discussed.