The Midnight Disease

Latest Episodes:

Becky Granger: A Chemistry of Words Oct 12, 2023

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Comedian Becky Granger has a joke that completely re-mapped Sam's self-perception. Today, she sits down for a very personal and frank conversation about how she found her way to that joke, and where it fits into her broader comedic quest. Find Becky's comedy on Instagram and TikTok, and learn more about her at her website. If you have thoughts about anything you hear on the show, drop us a line: midnight@walt.fm. And thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Adrien Behn: No Copy-Paste Chickadees Oct 07, 2023

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Sam tells the true story of telling a true story no one believed, and Adrien stops by the studio to talk about her new podcast, "A Race Around the World." I always welcome your thoughts on the show at midnight@walt.fm, and thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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David Lawson: Something Like That Happened To Me Oct 05, 2023

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Storyteller and theater artist David Lawson on balancing style with substance, sincerity with comedy, and the scourge of filler words. Check out David's new solo show, "Horror Helps," on October 19th at Cre8ive NYC - get $10 tickets by emailing david@dtlawson.com. Find more of David's work at his website. To learn more about my harrowing brush with Jon Stewart, join me on Substack. And if you have thoughts on anything you hear on the show, drop me a line: midnight@walt.fm. Thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Sara Benincasa, Part 2: A Whimsical-Ass Existence Sep 30, 2023

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Writer, comedian, and actor Sara Benincasa on self-fluency, finding a beginner's mind, and resisting the urge to steal from film sets. Read Sara's essays on her Substack, and buy her books: Agorafabulousand Real Artists Have Day Jobs. Find Sam's Substack here, and don't hesitate to send an email if anything in this episode spiked your mind: midnight@walt.fm. Thanks for listening - it means a lot.

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Sara Benincasa, Part 1: Brian Cox Books a Bikini Wax Sep 27, 2023

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Writer and comedian Sara Benincasa reads her essay, "Brian Cox Books a Bikini Wax." Consider it a portrait of an artist in the throes of the Midnight Disease - about which Sara will tell us much more in her full-length interview this Friday. You can read the original essay here.

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Paul Bae: Listen to What They're Saying Sep 20, 2023

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Writer and podcaster Paul Bae on becoming a human archive, life lessons from Eddie Brill, and celebrating every dinner. Listen to Paul's podcasts: The Black Tapes and The Big Loop, and read his memoir: You Suck, Sir. Drop me a line at midnight@walt.fm. And thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Grace Helbig: The Persona Sep 14, 2023

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YouTuber, author, and comedian Grace Helbig on performing the self, not letting 8-year-olds drive, and finding uncomfortable stillness. Watch Grace on YouTube here, and listen to her podcast "This Might Get Weird." Drop me a line at midnight@walt.fm. And thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Alex Goldman: An Interested Doofus Sep 07, 2023

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Alex Goldman (Reply All) talks about changing everything at the last minute, why podcasting is radio, and the physical and emotional danger of great storytelling. Check out Alex's writing by stepping into The Cool Dude Zone, hear him on the Western Kabuki podcast, and bathe your brain in the expansive sounds of Slow Fawns. You can listen to "Heyoon" here. Drop me a line anytime: midnight@walt.fm. And thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Gabe Dunn: Why Should Everybody Like You? Aug 30, 2023

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Writer, filmmaker, and podcaster Gabe Dunn on getting real, cultivating a steel stomach, and Cold Stone Creamery. Check out Gabe's podcasts: Just Between Us, Bad With Money, and The Knew Guys, and follow them on Instagram. Check out my episode of Sports Explains the World here. Drop me a line: midnight@walt.fm, and thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Ronald Young Jr: Tell the Truth to Shame the Devil Aug 23, 2023

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Ronald Young Jr (creator and host of "Weight For It") talks body shame, betrayal, and belief. Listen to "Weight for It" and "Time Will Spent," and follow Ronald on Instagram. And while you're checking out new shows, please listen to Sam's new podcast, "Sports Explains the World." If you have thoughts about anything you've heard on this show, drop me a line: midnight@walt.fm. And thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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