Feedback with Ira Madison III

Debut authors Bobuq Sayed (No God But Us) and Kyle Carrero Lopez (Party Line) sit down with Ira to talk about the myth of "queer utopia," nightlife as never just escapism, and a shared disinterest in writing books about the obvious villain. Kyle and Bobuq also discuss refusing to leave their politics, their work, and everything else consuming their minds at the entrance of the club. Because for Bobuq and Kyle, the dance floor was never a break from reality… but where they go to feel it most intensely, among strangers and familiar faces. Turns out the club was never just for dancing.00:12 Alix Earle & the Literacy Crisis03:36 Structuring Poetry Collections 07:19 Gatekeeping in the Publishing World 12:58 Writer Burnout and Self-Care14:33 Writing Before the Pregame25:20 Unpacking the Queer Utopia 32:53 Literary Inspirations 37:38 Dream Parties41:19 Encounter with Assata Shakur 45:03 Book Launches & Nightlife Friendships 51:40 Advice for Debut Authors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Black is everywhere and doing everything — co-hosting the podcast How Long Gone, building his American essentials clothing line Hanover, writing a memoir, and hanging in the DJ booth with Charli XCX's husband. He joins Ira to talk about his taste and how he developed it, from the 90s Atlanta hardcore scene that exposed him to life beyond a white, middle-class, suburban childhood, to the current "say yes" era he's living in — all while juggling sobriety, marriage, and still wanting to be in bed by ten.00:00 Taylor Swift Released New Music03:40 Chris Black joins Ira06:46 Writing Retreats & Isolation10:45 Books, Memoirs & Reading15:48 Manhattan vs. Brooklyn Living20:46 90s Hardcore Punk Roots24:48 The Value of Gatekeeping27:58 Managing a Band, TRL & MTV Nostalgia30:45 Video Podcasts vs. Audio34:37 His GQ Column & Bravo's Southern Charm36:42 Developing Taste via Magazines38:31 Launching Hanover Apparel40:16 Curation & Photography43:48 Ultimate Pop Diva Mount Rushmore53:29 Fantasy of Living Abroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re talking lights, camera, action with writer, director, and Ira’s book club bestie Shatara Michelle Ford. They talk about Ford’s latest feature, Dreams in Nightmares, the real cost of funding their first indie project, and how to make ambitious work without waiting for Hollywood’s green light. Plus, Shatara breaks down what they learned working with director James Gray on Lost City of Z and the moment on set that made Shatara fall in love with Robert Pattinson's acting.00:00 Welcome to Feedback03:12 Ira and Shatara Reunite07:38 Queen Elizabeth and The Black List13:42 From Test Pattern to Dreams in Nightmares26:24 Shatara’s Directing Process33:08 Learning From James Gray40:31 Robert Pattinson and The Lost City of Z43:46 Making a Black Queer Road Movie49:30 Richard Brody and Dreams in Nightmares51:13 What’s Next for Shatara? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Feedback, Ira sits down with journalist, Engagement Party co-host, and NPR icon Audie Cornish for a conversation about interviewing, internet culture, and what makes a great conversation actually work. Together, they unpack the ingredients of a successful culture podcast, the ever-changing social media landscape (from Reddit to Bluesky to Threads), the evolution of the Heated Rivalry fandom, and the ways reality TV has reshaped how we communicate. Plus, Audie shares why asking the right questions is an art in and of itself.00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III03:53 Audie Cornish on Interviewing and Meaningful Conversations08:12 What Makes a Great Culture Podcast?15:36 Navigating Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, and Today’s Internet21:08 Reality Television’s Influence on Modern Communication28:42 Online Identity and the Rise of “Main Character” Culture35:15 Journalism, Trust, and the Value of Thoughtful Reporting44:18 Reading Habits, Books, and Discovering New Writers50:27 Longform Writing, Attention Spans, and Media Consumption56:17 The Social Reckoning, Tech Culture, and Modern Storytelling01:02:45 Public Figures, Power, and Our Fascination with Tech Leaders01:08:30 Closing Reflections on Curiosity, Media, and Better Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the very first episode of Feedback, Ira Madison III is joined by comedian, actor, writer, and friend Jay Jurden. Together, they dig into the current world of comedy, how conspiracy theories spread over the internet, and the surprising reason Jay loves West Village girlies (not including you, West Wilson and Amanda Batula). And of course, they're getting into the Summer House of it all. We're so back!00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III01:18 Ira’s Summer Reading Recommendations09:40 Jay Jurden Joins the Conversation13:00 Discussing One Battle After Another and Movie Culture20:32 Theo Von, Road Rules, and the Evolution of Reality TV23:07 Internet Culture and the Incentives Behind Viral Opinions24:41 Expertise, Commentary, and the Rise of Online Hot Takes32:00 Comedy, Accountability, and Public Criticism35:50 Audience Responsibility, the Role of the Comedian, and Dave Chappelle40:15 Homophobia & Transphobia in Stand-Up Comedy49:27 Comedy in the Age of YouTube and Podcasts53:42 Conspiracy Culture, Modern Comedy, and Jack Harlow57:23 Miley Cyrus and the Art of Reinvention58:54 Podcasting Today: Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, and Media Influence01:03:50 Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.