About this episode
In this episode, Nilay Patel and Nick Statt answer listener questions and discuss recent controversial episodes and the future of the show.
This is Nick Statt, senior producer on Decoder. We last ran a mailbag episode during the holidays, and we decided it was a good idea to do that kind of thing more often. So we’re back with Nilay as the guest, answering questions and responding to feedback, criticism, and suggestions. We talk through some recent controversial episodes like our interviews with the CEOs of Superhuman and Puck, and we also discuss how we’re covering AI, thinking about the future of the show, and what it takes to win (and lose) Decoder. Links: Nilay answers your burning Decoder questions | Decoder Mailbag (2025) Answering your biggest Decoder questions | Decoder Mailbag (2024) Confronting the CEO of the AI company that impersonated me | Decoder Can Puck reinvent the news business for the influencer age? | Decoder The people do not yearn for automation | Decoder Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad…
People in this episode
Host: Nilay Patel
Guest: Nick Statt
Topics covered
- mailbag episode
- AI coverage
- future of the show
- listener feedback
- controversial interviews
Keywords
- Decoder
- mailbag
- AI
- Superhuman
- Puck
- listener feedback
- controversy
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Organizations: The Verge, Superhuman, Puck, Vox Media Podcast Network
Products: Decoder
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