Dan & Eric Read The New Yorker So You Don't Have To

June 22, 2020 Issue-- MOMENT IN HISTORY! We discuss a beautiful cover by artist Kadir Nelson; a lyrical essay by poet Elizabeth Alexander; and reportage from MN by Luke Mogelson! Jun 30, 2020

June 1, 2020 Issue! CONTRARIANISM! We discuss Ariel Levy on Lionel Shriver; Louis Menand on Gehrig & Ruth; and more! Jun 15, 2020

Salinger in the Magazine: Episode 1 May 22, 2020

In the first of a series of episodes, Eric explores JD Salinger's history in the magazine as he recounts his own experiences reading Salinger and tries to figure out the impact that New Yorker editors Gus Lobrano and William Maxwell had on the writer. Eric speaks with Ben Yagoda, author of ABOUT TOWN: THE NEW YORKER AND THE WORLD IT MADE about Salinger's history with the magazine. The actor Michael Shannon reads as Salinger.

May 18, 2020 Episode-- CATCH & CONTROVERSY! We discuss the Ronan Farrow Times piece; Jia Tolentino on mutual aid; Alexandra Schwartz on Richard Nelson; Peter Schjeldahl on virtual MOMA & more! May 19, 2020

May 11, 2020 Issue- GEEK LOVE! On the publication of a posthumous story from legend Katherine Dunn, Eric talks with her son. Plus we discuss David Quammen, Jill Lepore, Thomas Beller & more! May 14, 2020

April 27 & May 4 episodes- OMNIBUS! We tackle two issues of the mag, including work by Rivka Galchen, Naomi Fry, Emily Nussbaum, Allan Gurganus & more! May 04, 2020

April 20, 2020 Episode- HEROES & VILLAINS! We discuss Jane Mayer on Moscow Mitch; Michael Specter on Anthony Fauci; and more! Apr 19, 2020

April 13, 2020 Episode-DISPATCHES! We discuss covid pieces by Karen Russell, Gary Shtyengart, Rick Moody, Edwidge Danticat & more! Apr 11, 2020

April 6, 2020 Episode- THE GREAT HUNKER DOWN II! We discuss Elizabeth Kolbert on pandemic history; a new George Saunders story; Siddhartha Mukherjee on virology and more! Apr 04, 2020

March 24 & 30 Issues- THE GREAT HUNKER DOWN! We're back. We discuss COVID-19 pieces by Adam Gopnik, Jill Lepore & Geoff Dyer, plus Jorie Graham, Dan Chiasson, David Remnick and more! Mar 28, 2020

January 27 and February 3, 2020 episode! FICTIONS! We discuss a debut Mary South short story; critic Hilton Als on Toni Morrison; and a fun David Rabe story! Feb 07, 2020

January 20, 2020 Episode-- ARBITERS OF DOOM! We discuss: David Rohde on Bill Barr; Louis Menand on the history of affirmative action; and more! Jan 27, 2020

This week: Dan and Eric discuss bad-ass journalist and executive editor of newyorker.com David Rohde's in-depth take on ultra-conservative protector of Trump, William Barr. Dan and Eric briefly argue about whether or not the American experiment is about to fail. And, finally, the two writers discuss Louis Menand and his remarkable piece on the history of Affirmative Action. Enjoy.

January 13, 2020 Episode-- BOTH SIDES NOW! We discuss John McPhee looking back from his 80's; Douglas Stuart debut fiction on growing up in Glasgow; and more! Jan 16, 2020

January 6, 2020 Episode! MONEY AND GRIEF! We discuss a Sheelah Kolhatkar piece on wealth inequality; VS Naipaul on grief; and we revisit our discussion of Richard Brody Jan 08, 2020

Guest Episode REDUX!: Emily Flake again. To accompany last week's Cartoons issue, prominently featuring cartoonist/essayist Emily Flake, we re-present Dan's interview w/ Emily Flake. Jan 03, 2020

December 23, 2019 issue: PETE AND PETE! We discuss Richard Brody on Marriage Story; a beautiful Peter Schjeldahl essay on death; and Mayor Pete profiled! Jan 03, 2020

December 16, 2019 issue– PROTESTS AND POETS! We discuss: writer Jiayang Fan on Hong Kong protests; what we read on our pod vacay; and Thomas Mallon on Lowell/Hardwick letters! Jan 03, 2020

November 4, 2019- BETTER CALL ZEL! We discuss a v funny Bob Odenkirk Shouts; Joshua Yaffa on Zelensky; and Sam Knight on more Brexit! Nov 08, 2019

October 28, 2019-IMPEACHMENT GETTING REAL! We discuss Jill Lepore on the history of impeachment; Luke Mogelson on Afghanistan; and a Michael Schulman profile of actor Adam Driver! Nov 03, 2019

October 21, 2019--AMAZON SCHMAMAZON! We discuss Charles Duhigg's blockbuster on Amazon; a lovely new David Means short story; and an amazing web feature on Kerouac and Ginsberg! Oct 25, 2019

October 14, 2019 Issue-- Nihilism, Robots, Poems! We discuss: Alex Ross on Nietzsche; poems by Louise Glück and Robert Pinsky; and John Seabrook on AI for sentences! Oct 15, 2019

MURAKAMI AND MORE! October 2, 2019 Issue: We discuss Haruki Murakami on his own family history; Rachel Aviv on a horrible crime in GA; and new Rion Amilcar Scott fiction! Oct 12, 2019

September 30, 2019 Issue-- We discuss Elizabeth Kolbert on Greta Thunberg; Remnick on Preet Bharara's show; Jia Tolentino on TikTok; and a new Joy Williams short story! Oct 04, 2019

September 25, 2019- IMPEACHMENT WEEK! We discuss: NYer pieces on impeachment; Jane Mayer on Succession; Janet Malcolm on a new Sontag bio; and a Thomas McGuane story! Sep 27, 2019

September 16, 2019 Issue- AD ASTRA PLUS! We discuss Michael Schulman on fans; Nathan Heller on director James Gray; and a beautiful new Garth Greenwell short story! Sep 21, 2019

As Dan and Eric discuss Michael Shulman's wonderful piece about contemporary fandom, they get into the author's earlier work and how Dan & Eric Read the New Yorker is, in fact, an act of fandom. The two hosts then get into Nathaniel Heller's piece on director James Gray and his newest film, Ad Astra. Finally, Dan and Eric discuss Garth Greenwell's exciting new story in the magazine, "Harbor."

September 9, 2019 Issue- FRANZEN KICKS THE HIVE! We discuss Dan Piepenbring on his time with Prince; an inflammatory Franzen essay on climate change; and a beautiful new Louise Erdrich short story! Sep 11, 2019

This week, Dan and Eric have an extensive conversation about Jonathan Franzen's take on climate change and his history as a provocateur; Dan Piepenbring's vivid account of spending time with Prince before his death; and Louise Erdrich's beautiful, strange and far-reaching telling of a woman's life. Lots of debate and discussion!

September 2, 2019 issue-- BOOKS AND VACCINES! We discuss Evan Osnos on Hong Kong; Nick Paumgarten on Measles; a Kate Walbert story; and Dan Chiasson on books! Sep 04, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about Evan Osnos's long take on the protests in Hong Kong; Nick Paumgarten's piece on vaccines and anti-vaxxers; Kate Walbert's moving short story, "To Do"; and Dan Chiasson on the history and future of reading.

August 26, 2019 Issue- SYCOPHANTS AND MORE! We discuss Amy Davidson Sorkin on Epstein; Susan B Glasser on sycophantic Pompeo; Andrew Marantz on tech weak; and more! Aug 29, 2019

August 19, 2019 Issue- SAUNDERS RETURNS! We discuss: Remnick on Toni Morrison; Jelani Cobb on Stacey Abrams; and the triumphant return of George Saunders short fiction. Aug 22, 2019

This is an exciting episode because the New Yorker put out the first story by George Saunders in several years. This gives Dan and Eric a lot to talk about: the history of the American short story and Saunders' contribution to it. They also talk about David Remnick weaving together Toni Morrison's Nobel Prize acceptance speech with some thoughts on the language of our current president and a Jelani Cobb piece about Stacey Abrams and politics in Georgia.

August 5 & 12 Issue-- We discuss Amy Davidson Sorkin on Mueller; a Connie Bruck blockbuster on Alan Dershowitz/Jeffrey Epstein; Ruth Franklin, Anthony Lane and more! Aug 07, 2019

July 29, 2019 Episode- CONTROVERSY ABOUNDS! We discuss Jane Mayer's blockbuster on Al Franken; Jill Lepore on Melville; and Hilton Als' controversial piece on Hannah Gadsby. Jul 31, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss the nature of criticism this issue as well as where the New Yorker tends to situate itself in today's cultural climate. They start out talking about Jane Meyer's detailed investigation into the allegations against Al Franken. Dan and Eric move on to talk about Jill Lepore's incisive and expansive essay on Herman Melville, his life and legacy. They end this episode with a discussion of Hilton Als' criticism of Hannah Gadsby's new performance, "Douglas." So much to talk about this week as Dan and Eric engage about an extraordinary issue of the magazine.

July 21, 2019 Episode! We discuss: Sarah Larson on a visit to the Met w/ Marc Maron and his director; Dana Goodyear on Kamala Harris; a great new Hanif Kureishi short story; and more! Jul 26, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about Dan's recent surgery, from which he's still recovering; Sarah Larson's Talk piece on Lynn Shelton, Marc Maron, and a current exhibit at the Met; Dana Goodyear's insightful piece about presidential candidate, Kamala Harris; an excellent story by Hanif Kureishi; and an online story by Alex Kotlowitz about the beauty of the Boundary Waters (between Minnesota and Canada) and how they are imperiled.

Guest Episode: Fiction writer Mary Gaitskill! In this episode Eric talks with novelist and short story writer Mary Gaitskill, author of VERONICA, BAD BEHAVIOR, THE MARE and many other books. Jul 16, 2019

Eric talks to fiction writer and New Yorker contributor Mary Gaitskill about getting started as a writer; publishing Bad Behavior; Philip Roth and Richard Yates; her perceptions of Eric when he studied with her at the Syracuse University MFA program; redemption in "Secretary" and "Romantic Weekend"; her parents' opinions of her work; writing as a spiritual practice; and so much more.

July 8 & 15th Issue! We discuss: Amy Sorkin Davidson on the margins; a great Dan Chiasson review of poet James Tate; and a mind-blowing David Rabe short story! Jul 10, 2019

This was a great week at the New Yorker and on the pod. Dan and Eric talk about: Amy Davidson Sorkin's excellent and unique piece about the Democratic debates; Dan Chiasson's insightful close reading of James Tate's most final collection of poetry; and a transcendent piece of fiction by playwright and novelist David Rabe. A great episode, a celebration of literature.

July 1, 2019 Episode! We discuss: Robin Wright on T***p's Iran folly; an epically good Lauren Collins profile of Macron; and Emma Cline fiction! Jul 02, 2019

Dan and Eric actually just met up in New York for a good friend's wedding, so they reminisce, briefly, about their mutual, now-married friend, and their debauchery over the long weekend. The conversation moves onto Kadir Nelson's cover, "Wheel Life"; Robyn Wright's terrifying piece about conflict with Iran; Lauren Collins deeply reported piece about Emmanuel Macron and the political scene in France; and, finally, Hollywood fiction by Emma Cline.

June 24 Issue! We discuss: Amy Sorkin Davidson on Biden/T***p; Sheelah Kolhatkar on Elizabeth Warren's economics; Peter Schjeldahl on Whitman at 200; and much more! Jun 28, 2019

This week, Dan and Eric discuss recent experiences--Dan went to a Vermont conference for Jewish writers, Eric saw two concerts. They discuss the shame a person in their 40s might feel when engaging in a purely recreational activity. Then, onto the New Yorker. D and E talk Sorkin Davidson on Biden and Trump; Sheelah Kolhatkar on policy dynamo Elizabeth Warren; and Peter Schjeldahl on American bard Walt Whitman. Plus: the two hosts talk about the evolving editorial synchrony between the New Yorker magazine, its website and its podcasts.

Special Guest: Rebecca Curtis Jun 18, 2019

Rebecca Curtis's short stories are often told by narrators who are unafraid to tell you exactly what they think--this is just one element of what's so great about her work. Curtis has published five short stories in the New Yorker (plus a lot more elsewhere) and her work certainly breaks the mold of the "New Yorker" short story. Her tales are bold, outrageous, and beautifully dark, almost gothic. In this episode, Eric and Rebecca discuss Rebecca's long career publishing in the magazine and elsewhere; her hiatus from writing publishing short stories; the nature of 'frame' stories; belief in ghosts; what it's like working with different New Yorker editors; Rebecca's experience studying fiction and poetry at Syracuse University's MFA program; and so much more. A long, candid conversation with one of the magazine's most distinct voices.

June 10&17, 2019 Issue-- We discuss the Fiction Issue! Amy Davidson Sorkin on the EU; an excerpt of Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut novel; Jennifer Egan remembering travel in China; & more! Jun 11, 2019

It is the summer fiction issue, and this week Dan and Eric talk--lamely--about how exhausted they both are. Apparently, parenting, teaching, writing and podcasting has caught up with them, and they spend a minute or two discussing the depths of their fatigue, like the two middle-aged Jewish men that they are. They also discuss Amy Davidson Sorkin on European politics; Jennifer Egan's memories of 1980s adventures in China; an excerpt called "Conductions" from Ta Nehisi Coates's upcoming novel, about an abolitionist tasking for the underground railroad; and, to wrap things up, Dan and Eric discuss a 1975 issue of the New Yorker and a movie review written by Pauline Kael. Enjoy, my friends, more next week.

June 3, 2019 Issue-- We discuss: Margaret Talbot on child separation's continuation; William Finnegan on Beto; Emily Nussbaum on #metoo on TV; and a great Rivka Galchen piece on Curious George! Jun 04, 2019

On this episode, Dan discusses how being a podcast host has led him to be overly confident about his knowledge of facts; Eric counters by reflecting on his over-enthusiasm and thoughtless reliance on broad adjectives. They also discuss matters of greater substance: Margaret Talbot on US immigration policy; reporter William Finnegan and his thoughtful piece about presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke; Pulitzer prize winner Emily Nussbaum on television in the #metoo era; and Rivka Galchen on the story behind the creation of Curious George. A nice, long episode, with lots of good banter and discussion.

May 27, 2019 Issue-- We discuss: Jeffrey Toobin on threats to Roe; a glorious Mark Singer profile of David Milch; some fiction from Ben Lerner; and more! May 28, 2019

Dan and Eric had a good time this episode. They have a lengthy talk about Jeffrey Toobin's piece on Roe v. Wade and the abandonment of stare decisis; they chat about Mark Singer's profile of Deadwood showrunner David Milch; and they discuss Ben Lerner's novel excerpt. To wrap things up, Dan talks about the New Yorker Radio Hour, and a conversation between David Remnick and Ta-Nehisi Coates; and Eric gives the rundown of Hilton Als' piece on a current production of Sam Shepard's "The Curse of the Starving Class." A must-listen.

May 20, 2019 Issue-- We discuss Elizabeth Kolbert on mass extinction; essayist John Jeremiah Sullivan on musician Rhiannon Giddens; a killer short story by Camille Bordas; and pods! May 20, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss Elizabeth Kolbert and her piece about the destruction of biodiversity and the change of the climate; essayist John Jeremiah Sullivan, and his profile of contemporary folk musician Rhiannon Giddens; and novelist Camille Bordas and the intricacies of her lovely short story, her third in the magazine. Plus: D & E discuss the most recent episodes of the New Yorker Fiction podcast and the New Yorker Radio Hour. Not to be missed!!!

May 13, 2019 Issue-- We discuss Margaret Talbot on Barr shame; Vinson Cunningham's genius profile of Tracy Morgan; a great new Lauren Groff short story; and more! May 14, 2019

In this exciting episode, Dan and Eric talk about: their yin and yang; Margaret Talbot on the spinelessness of Trump appointees and Jeffrey Toobin on the effectiveness of Trump's Roy Cohn-inspired approach to governing; Vinson Cunningham and his journey in getting to know comedian and actor Tracy Morgan; Lauren Goff's hard-edged new story, "Brawler"; an old Roger Angell piece about New Yorker fiction; and John Cassidy's series of insightful pieces about Donald Trump and the New York Times' revelations that he lost nearly a billion dollars in ten years. Take a listen, you will enjoy!

May 6, 2019 Issue-- We discuss Jeffrey Toobin on Michael Cohen; a genius Rivka Galchen piece about the moon; critic Adam Kirch on a new Buber bio; & a takedown of the new David Brooks May 06, 2019

This week! Dan and Eric dicuss Jeffrey Toobin's piece about Michael Cohen, his history, his illegal deeds and how he turned on Trump; Rivka Galchen on the past, present and future of lunar travel and moon mythology; Adam Kirsch on Jewish philosopher Martin Buber and his beliefs about intimacy with God; Benjamin Wallace-Wells critique of David Brooks' most recent book; and Eric's experience seeing Hilton Als speak with poets Brenda Shaughnessy and Michael Dickman. Plus: the Goose shows up, on the pod and on the potty.

April 29, 2019 Issue- We discuss Amy Davidson Sorkin on Mueller; an excellent Rebecca Mead piece on Air BnB; good stuff on John Hersey and the First Amendment; and a Greg Jackson short story! Apr 29, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about Dan's recent hosting of Yiyun Li at Bryn Mawr College, and how she knows when a short story is complete; Amy Davidson Sorkin on the Mueller report and the profanity of Trump and his cronies; Rebecca Mead's piece about Airbnb in Barcelona; Greg Jackson's current story, "Poetry," and his earlier story, "Wagner in the Desert"; Nicholas Lemann on a new biography of John Hersey; Amanda Petrusich on a Jewish jazz trumpeter who performed for the Nazis, and spent the rest of his life in gratitude to jazz for saving him, in many ways; and Dan talks about recent reading of short story writer, William Trevor. Plus, as always, so much more.

April 22, 2019 Issue: We discuss David Remnick on Bibi; Ben Taub on a Guantanamo release story; a Catherine Lacey fiction; and a lot more! Apr 23, 2019

This week, Dan and Eric have a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss their respective Passover weekends, Dan's spend in DC, Eric's on Long Island; David Remnick's piece on the osmotic relationship between Donald Trump and Bibi Netanyahu; Ben Taub's remarkable piece on a relationship formed in Guantanamo Bay (plus a lot more.) The two also revisit last week's conversation about Isaac Chotiner's New Yorker Interview with Brett Easton Ellis; discuss Catherine Lacey's Gogolian new short story and the New Yorker's history of eschewing 'writer-consciousness'; and Eric recaps D.T. Max's profile of playwright Lucas Hnath. That's a lot for one episode!

April 15, 2019 Episode: Toobin on Barr; Paumgarten on the sad tale of a sports radio show host; Booker Prize winner Pat Barker's NYer debut; Jonathan Dee on Nelson Algren; & Hilton Als on Sam Gold. Apr 15, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about how tired they tend to get every April; Toobin's reporting on William Barr (is he just doing Trump's bidding? All signs point to yes.); Jonathan Dee's excellent review of a Nelson Algren biography; Pat Barker and her harrowing yet witty short story; the Isaac Chotiner/Bret Easton Ellis interview that went viral; and Hilton Als' very critical review of Sam Gold's production of King Lear.

April 8, 2019 Episode: Steve Coll on Mueller, Rachel Aviv on mental health; and a new short story writer! Apr 08, 2019

This week, Dan and Eric talk about Steve Coll's assessment of American news and reporting; Rachel Aviv's wonderful piece on the difficulties of getting off anti-depressants; Te-Ping Chen's short story about a young Chinese gamer's account of watching his twin sister become a political dissident; and Tyler Foggat's talk piece about the literary merits of the Mueller report. Plus, in light of the recent tragedy in New Zealand, Dan thinks about New Yorker fiction writers who depicted real life tragedies in short stories (e.g. Eudora Welty and Martin Amis.)

April 1, 2019 Episode- We discuss John Cassidy on the Barr letter; Elizabeth Kolbert on the bayou; James Wood on Amy Hempel and more! Mar 27, 2019

This week on the pod, Dan and Eric discuss John Cassidy's piece on William Barr's letter; how they're both feeling about the release of the Mueller report; Elizabeth Kolbert's piece about the sinking bayou; James Wood's piece on Amy Hempel's newest collection; and Emily Nussbaum's second piece on "Billions."

March 25, 2019- We discuss Ed Caesar on Brexit's Trump; a gorgeous new Lore Segal short story; and way more! Mar 21, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about: their summit at a Starbuck's in East Brunswick, New Jersey, the halfway point between Brooklyn and Philadelphia; Zach Helfand's piece on Bubba the Love Sponge and his vile radio antics; Ed Caesar's long, winding and jaw-dropping story about Arron Banks, the 'bad boy' of Brexit; Lore Segal's spectacular short story, beautiful writing, and long history with the magazine, as well as her new collection of short stories; Hilton Als' return to the mag and his discussion of the current Broadway production of "Kiss Me Kate"; and the work and life of W.S. Merwin, whose death inspired Dan to revisit his extraordinary poetry.

March 18, 2019 Episode- We discuss Adam Gopnik on impeachment; Tad Friend on Bill Hader's BARRY; a new Sally Rooney story and more! Mar 13, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about the weight of the podcasted word versus the written word; Adam Gopnik's piece on whether or not Dems should pursue impeachment (as well as an accompanying web piece on the same topic by Amy Davidson Sorkin); Tad Friend on Bill Hader and his show "Barry"; Sally Rooney's short story; Masha Gessen on Hampshire College; and Vinson Cunningham on Jeremy O. Harris.

March 11, 2019- We discuss Evan Osnos on N Korea, Jane Mayer's Fox blockbuster, Yiyun Li and more Mar 08, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss their 15-year friendship; Evan Osnos's piece on North Korea, in which he compares Michael Cohen to North Korean defector, Tae Young Ho; Jane Mayer's breaking news story about Fox News and the Trump white house; Yiyun Li's use of the first person in her new short story; David Remnick's profile of Buddy Guy (in which the editor in chief includes a bit of autobiography); and former Harper's editor James Marcus about his father's death.

Guest Episode: Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner Mar 04, 2019

Dan talks with musician and memoirist Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast. Zauner's "Crying in H Mart" appeared on the New Yorker site in August 2018 to great fanfare. A memoir-length version will be published by Knopf next year. Zauner was a student of Dan's at Bryn Mawr College, and they talk about their work together, her work as a director, sing-songwriter, and all-around polymath powerhouse.

March 4, 2019 Issue-- We discuss Jeffrey Toobin on McCabe; Sam Knight on ESP; a new Jonathan Lethem story and more! Feb 28, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about their love of magazines; Jeffrey Toobin's Comment piece about former FBI director, Andrew McCabe; Sam Knight's piece about psychologists who believed in ESP in 1960s and 70s England; a #metoo story by Jonathan Lethem; and the sublime poetry of Michael Dickman.

Guest Episode: Akhil Sharma Feb 25, 2019

Eric talks to award-winning novelist and short story writer Akhil Sharma about writing for the New Yorker since 1997, the works of Anton Chekhov, working on his Folio-prize winning novel, Family Life, for more than a decade, and much much more!

February 18 & 25 Issue- Part Two! We discuss a new piece by Ronan Farrow and cartoons by Maggie Larson Feb 22, 2019

Dan and Eric come together for the anniversary issue, episode two! They discuss the piece "Private Mossad for Hire" by Ronan Farrow and Adam Entous; Farrow's work for the New Yorker since he became a contributor in 2017; Harvey Weinstein's use of private Israeli intelligence agencies; the wonderful cartoons of Maggie Larson; and much more!

Guest Episode: Keith Gessen Feb 18, 2019

Eric talks to New Yorker contributor Keith Gessen about his long history of writing for the magazine; the founding of N+1; what Keith learned about fiction writing from fellow New Yorker contributors George Saunders and Rebecca Curtis; and much much more!

February 18 & 25 Issue- Jelani Cobb on voting rights; Toobin on Roger Stone & Jerome Corsi; a new story from the author of THE PERFECT NANNY; and more! Feb 13, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss Kadir Nelson's beautiful anniversary issue cover; Jelani Cobb and his incisive piece on the new bill, H.R. 1; Jeffrey Toobin, his current piece about Roger Stone and Jerome Corsi, and his 2008 profile of Stone; Franco-Moroccan novelist Leila Slimani's excellent new short story; Vinson Cunningham on college basketball star Zion Williamson and his exquisite moves; and Dan's teaching. Plus, the history of translated fiction in the New Yorker!

BONUS! The Debrief: Eric's George Saunders interview. In a podcast bonus episode, Dan & Eric chat about the George talk. Feb 12, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss the George Saunders interview; their memories from studying with George in the Syracuse University MFA program; what George continues to mean in their daily lives; and the early days of their own 15-year friendship.

Guest Episode: George Saunders Feb 11, 2019

Eric talks to fiction writer and New Yorker contributor, George Saunders, about first getting published in the magazine, finding the right ending to "Sea Oak," the legacies of fiction editors at the NYer, his first big New York City literary party, teaching fiction writing, his friendship with David Foster Wallace, and so much more.

February 11, 2019- Ian Parker's profile of novelist Dan Mallory goes viral; a new TC Boyle short story; Dan Chiasson on poet Shane McCrae's new book and more! Feb 06, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss the Ian Parker tale of writer/editor Dan Mallory's fascinating trail of deception; TC Boyle's short story in which he envisions a future with all self-driving cars; Margaret Talbot's take on what the Dems should do next; and Dan Chiasson's thoughts about poet Shane McCrae's most recent book, "The Gilded Auction Block."

Guest Episode: Emily Flake Feb 04, 2019

You likely already know Emily Flake's unique cartoons and illustrations, which have been appearing for years in the New Yorker. You might also know her essays and work as a performer. In this special guest episode, hear Dan talk with Emily about what it's like to illustrate for the New Yorker; how to make up gags and comics; how to have a multi-faceted career; and the work of Bruce Eric Kaplan and Alison Bechdel. A must-listen for anyone interested in illustration, cartoons, the creative process and Emily Flake's remarkable work.

February 4, 2019 Episode-- Amy Davidson Sorkin on the NRA in NYC; Louis Menand on White Supremacy in the US; Sheelah Kolhatkar; plus us on plays and poems! Jan 30, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss the February 4th issue of the New Yorker. They talk about Amy Davidson Sorkin's long career at the magazine, and her piece on a supreme court gun rights case; Louis Menand's piece on the history of white nationalism in the USA; Sheelah Kolhatkar's article about whistle-blowers; and Sarah Larson's criticism of the new Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's classic play, "True West." Plus, we talk about poetry by Brenda Shaghnessy!

January 28, 2019- Jeffrey Toobin on William Barr confirmation; Jill Lepore on newspapers; and we talk about a Haruki Murakami short story! Jan 23, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about John Cuneo's satirical cover; Jeffrey Toobin's skeptical view of Attorney General nominee William Barr; Jill Lepore's prescient take on the state of journalism today; Haruki Murakami's brilliant new short story, "Cream"; and Anthony Lane on M. Night Shyamalan. Plus: the Goose makes his podcast debut!

January 21, 2019 issue- Dana Goodyear on Richter and Donnersmarck; Emily Nussbaum on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and more! Jan 17, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about Dana Goodyear's excellent piece on the relationship between artist Gerhard Richter and Florian Von Donnersmarck, director of "The Lives of Others"; Joshua Rothman on the philosophy of decision-making; Emily Nussbaum on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"; and much more!

January 7, 2019 issue- Mark Burnett, Nathan Heller on philosophy and more Jan 11, 2019

Dan and Eric discuss Patrick Raden Keefe's piece about Tr*mp and Mark Burnett; Nathan Heller on philosopher Elizabeth Anderson; plus much more!

January 14, 2019 issue- Malcolm Gladwell on pot; Victor Orban; poems and more Jan 09, 2019

Dan and Eric talk about Malcolm Gladwell piece cautioning against getting too comfortable with marijuana legalization; Elizabeth Zerofsky on fascism in Hungary; poetry; and the new New Yorker interview.

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