Offline with Jon Favreau
Is the internet slowly breaking our brains, and if so, what can we do about it?
Offline with Jon Favreau is a place where you can take a break from doom-scrolling and tune in to smarter, lighter conversations about the impact of technology and the internet on our collective culture.
Intimate interviews between Pod Save America host Jon Favreau and notable guests like Stephen Colbert, Hasan Piker, Chimamanda Adichie, ContraPoints, Margaret Atwood, and Rachel Maddow spark curiosity and introspection around the various ways our extremely online existence shapes everything from the ways we live, work, and interact with one another. Together we’ll figure out how to live happier, healthier lives, both on and offline.
New episodes drop every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts and on the Offline YouTube channel.
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Latest episodes
Nov 21, 2021 • 49min
Stephen Colbert on Finding Laughter in the Darkness
Stephen Colbert joins Jon to defend his 8 hour-a-day screen habit and preach the benefits of a Twitter-free lifestyle. The two talk about what it took to produce The Late Show during the pandemic, why Stephen is glad his live audience is back, and what some of the darkest days of American democracy looked like behind the scenes at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Jon also asks Stephen about his perspective on cancel culture and why comedy must be rooted in empathy.
Nov 14, 2021 • 47min
Megan Rapinoe on Social Media and Mental Health
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe talks to Jon about the toll social media takes on professional athletes, what it’s like to become an online Resistance hero and a right-wing villain, and whether she will ever run for office.
Nov 7, 2021 • 46min
Peter Hamby on Saving Journalism from Twitter
Snapchat's Peter Hamby talks about the decline of trust in media, how the internet transformed the media business, and the impact of Twitter on political journalism. Explore the challenges of monetizing news, the shift towards process and optics rather than in-depth reporting, and the dominance of Twitter in shaping national conversations. Learn about Snapchat's curated content and trusted media partnerships, and discover the therapeutic value of cooking and disconnecting from digital life.
Oct 31, 2021 • 48min
Monica Lewinsky on the Internet's Culture of Humiliation
Monica Lewinsky sits down with Jon to talk about the rise of public shaming, what happens when your life is upended by the internet, and what we can do to push against our worst instincts when we’re on social media.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, please visit crooked.com/podsaveamerica. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
Oct 24, 2021 • 40min
Jia Tolentino on the Internet's Endless Stage
Jia Tolentino, New Yorker writer, discusses the internet's performative nature, its impact on politics, and collective psyche during the pandemic with Jon. They delve into online authenticity, virtue signaling, and the addictive pull of social media. Reflecting on evolving online interactions, they highlight the shift from genuine connections to curated personas. The conversation explores the illusion of online activism and challenges of navigating internet usage, particularly during significant global events. The discussion also touches on parenting concerns in the digital age and the importance of physical interactions amidst the online culture.
