thanks, Danny! I had the great privilege of speaking on the latest Decoder Ring ep, which dives into the Trump administration's horrific new "Coalie" mascot—and its surprising, unexpected origin story. thanks to @willa.bsky.social and @evanchung.bsky.social for having me: slate.com/podcasts/dec...
Kim is the literal best. Some newsroom better grab her quick!
Thank you! That’s so kind
Here's my story of the Challenger from a perspective you've likely heard before, on the disaster's 40th anniversary.
For @slate.com's One Year podcast, I spoke with 3 of the finalists who came just short of winning the competition to become the shuttle's Teacher in Space.
We're back at the bargaining table today. We’ve made some progress so far, but have plenty of work left to do. Just six weeks left until our contract expires. All we want this holiday season is a fair contract!
We’re headed to the bargaining table today for our second meeting with management to discuss details of a new contract. The members of Slate Union are excited to bargain for improvements that will enhance working conditions and lives. We hope Slate management bargains in good faith with us. ✊
Congrats to 4 (!!) @slate.com podcasts -- Decoder Ring, Death, Sex & Money, Slow Burn and Political Gabfest -- for making Left of Dial’s list of the 100 Greatest Podcasts of All Time (voted on by 300 audio creators, podcast hosts, writers, etc.)
www.leftofdialmedia.com/essential-li...
My role in the rediscovery Corn’s-a-Poppin’ in 2007 will be my greatest accomplishment in life. I think I programmed maybe the first public screenings of it in 50 years(??) at Doc Films, back when my pals from CFS and I were all still in school together
a promo photo for the 1990s CBS medical drama "Chicago Hope" but with the second word in the title changed to "Pope"
is this anything?
Thanks for listening, Michael!
And exclusively for Slate Plus members, a special bonus episode! An interview I did with anthropologist Patrick W. Galbraith about Japanese idol culture, the fascinating phenomenon that Pink Lady helped define and that's still going strong.
So I talked with Mie and Kei of Pink Lady, along with their co-host Jeff Altman, head writer @evanier.bsky.social, and even the legendary producer Sid Krofft ("H.R. Pufnstuf!" "Land of the Lost!")—to find out the real story of how "Pink Lady & Jeff" got lost in translation.
For Decoder Ring, I look into "Pink Lady & Jeff," the infamous 1980 NBC variety show flop, dubbed one of the "worst shows in TV history." But it turns out that old narrative is too simplistic, too US-centric, and omits the voices of the Japanese stars of the show—the sensational pop duo Pink Lady.
Can't wait to recreate my glory years on the old site by neglecting my mentions and never posting anything ever!
