The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Conversations that people are afraid to have with the people they're afraid of.
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A podcast about growing old in and around New York. Produced by graduate students at Columbia Journalism School. Visit us at grayareapodcast.nyc
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We talk about the forgotten history of racism and have a better way of understanding the past to to enlighten our future.
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Step into the world of the many ordinary but not so ordinary people like you.
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A discussion format podcast for, by, and about baby boomers. Each episode will feature issues baby boomers face in an aging community as well as contemporary issues from the baby boomer perspective.
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Each day on SI Now, Maggie Gray sits down with some of the brightest stars and biggest newsmakers in the world of sports. On “The Gray Area With Maggie Gray,” Maggie gives listeners the inside story behind those interviews, and offers her opinion on the sports news of the week.
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Gaming in the Gray Area is a fun gaming-centric podcast! We talk about gaming news and what we've been playing.
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A podcast for girls who are too gay for the straights and too straight for the gays
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A podcast dedicated to the Gundam Universe, Gundam Plastic Model Kits, Games, Anime, and more! Listen in with John & Niko as they quip, excite, and share their passions around the Mobile Suit Gundam Franchise! Special thanks goes to Brittany & Erin, the Gray Area Partners/Significant Others supporting our journey. This season is also dedicated to Aurora Gray, John & Brittany's daughter, highlighting the importance of creativity and pursuing passions.Consider Supporting our Podcast with the l ...
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Gray Areas is a pop culture extravaganza with a live weekly podcast, daily Let's Play videos, and a bevy of old blog posts for your enjoyment. We look at pop culture, news, and the ongoing torture that is life.
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Life is rarely as simple as "right" or "wrong." We constantly face dilemmas, ambiguities, and ethical situations that make us question our moral compass and societal norms. On this podcast, we dissect these intricacies, seeking to understand the multifaceted perspectives, values, and cultures that shape our world through music, mental health, the media, and much more! Tune into Gray Areas and prepare to open your mind to the different shades of the world.
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Sean Illing has a special message for all you listeners: Look at me! We’ve made our first-ever video episode. See Sean in conversation with Yuval Noah Harari. Watch it with your friends and family and your friend’s families and their family friends. It’s on YouTube right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhx1sdX2bow Learn more about your ad choi…
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The gang finishes Nostalgia Month with a new host for trivia: Shaun. Also, Chris finally gets to play, Cody takes over scorekeeping, Dave can't believe his eyes, and Shaun dominates his own show.Από τον azreous
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Climate change has become synonymous with doomsday, as though everyone is waiting for the worst to happen. But what is this mindset doing to us? Is climate anxiety keeping us from confronting the challenge? Ayana Elizabeth Johnson thinks so. In part two of our “Reasons to Be Cheerful” series, she talks to Sean Illing about her new book, What If We …
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The gang brings back another segment from the past, this time deciding which year in video games was the best ever. Also, Chris loses the chat overlay, Cody prepares some spoiled food, Dave doesn't finish the fight, and Shaun misses a meal four years ago.Από τον azreous
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Yuval Noah Harari on the eclipsing of human intelligence
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Humans are good learners and teachers, constantly gathering information, archiving, and sharing knowledge. So why, after building the most sophisticated information technology in history, are we on the verge of destroying ourselves? We know more than ever before. But are we any wiser? Bestselling author of Sapiens and historian Yuval Noah Harari do…
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The gang pulls back an idea from 11 years ago and updates it with a twist: the games they've played the most. Also, Chris loses an entire lifetime, Cody pours hours into multiplayer, Dave goes back to a classic, and Shaun insists on drinking.Από τον azreous
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There’s a certain glamor to cynicism. As a culture, we’ve turned cynicism into a symbol of hard-earned wisdom, assuming that those who are cynical are the only ones with the courage to tell us the truth and prepare us for an uncertain future. Psychologist Jamil Zaki challenges that assumption. In part one of The Gray Area’s new three-part series, “…
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The gang embarks on a new idea by looking back at the Playstation 2, one of the most successful consoles in history. Also, Chris gets the research done, Cody is a GTA fiend, Dave takes a game back, and Shaun pulls a distant memory.Από τον azreous
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Sean Illing speaks with poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht, whose book The Wonder Paradox asks: If we don't have God or religion, what — if anything — do we lose? They discuss how religion accesses meaning — through things like prayer, ceremony, and ritual — and Jennifer speaks on the ways that poetry can play similar roles in a secular way.…
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The gang shuffles the cast to do a Challenge 40 draft and then a new segment called Please Do, Please Don't. Also, Chris loses his cool, Cody gives up on Star Wars, Dave has pros and cons for VR, Maisie makes an appearance, and Shaun gets things off his chest.Από τον azreous
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The gang reviews nine pizza chains in a live episode where at least one microphone dies along the way. Also, Chris brings back pizza cam, Cody is forced to share, Dave is live on location, and Shaun helps facilitate everything.Από τον azreous
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How is the origin of our universe like an improvised saxophone solo? This week, Sean Illing talks to Stephon Alexander, a theoretical physicist and world-class jazz musician. Alexander is the author of The Jazz of Physics and his most recent book, Fear of a Black Universe. This episode features music by Stephon Alexander throughout, from his latest…
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The gang fends off technical difficulties for the live show while talking about everything Olympics. Also, Chris looks back 30 years, Cody tries to build a team, Dave marvels at the shot put, and Shaun makes a Venn diagram.Από τον azreous
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Sean Illing talks with Glory Liu, the author of Adam Smith’s America: How a Scottish Philosopher became an Icon of American Capitalism. Smith is most well-known for being the “father of capitalism,” but as Liu points out in her book, his legacy has been misappropriated — especially in America. They discuss his original intentions and what we can ta…
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Breaking our family patterns
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Sean Illing speaks with marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon, whose book 'The Origins of You' aims to help us identify and heal the wounds that originated from our family, which shape our patterns of behavior in relationships and throughout our lives. Sean and Vienna talk about how we can spot and name our "origin wounds," discuss practical…
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The gang reviews the smash box office hit Deadpool & Wolverine, then talks about the state of the MCU as a whole. Also, Chris calls out bad takes, Cody hates Robert Downey Jr., Maisie makes a guest appearance, and Shaun goes in-depth on a tier list.Από τον azreous
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In an Orwellian twist, the word “Orwellian” has been misused so much over the decades that it’s essentially lost its meaning. But George Orwell, author of the classics Animal Farm and 1984, was very clear in his beliefs. While he was progressive and prescient in many ways, he wasn’t without his flaws. This week, Sean Illing explores the real George…
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The gang brings back trivia night with a new contestant trying her best to win the title. Also, Chris can't read chat properly, Dave pays for his own hubris, Molly is released from the basement, and Shaun builds excuses in advance.Από τον azreous
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The US Constitution is a brilliant political document, but it’s far from perfect. This week’s guest, Erwin Chemerinsky, argues that many of today’s threats to democracy are a direct result of compromises made by the Founding Fathers centuries ago. Those mistakes have come back to haunt us, and they might destroy our democracy. Erwin Chemerinsky’s l…
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The gang discusses another massive presidential story, with Joe Biden dropping out of the race in July and backing Kamala Harris. Also, Chris is not a betting man, Cody would be mad about being shot at, Dave has the USA as his wife, and Shaun wants to support his country.Από τον azreous
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You can’t drop an f-bomb on the radio, but fortunately for our guest, you can say anything you want in a podcast. This week, host Sean Illing talks to philosopher Rebecca Roache, author of For F*ck’s Sake: Why Swearing Is Shocking, Rude, and Fun about the philosophy and linguistics of swearing, and why certain four-letter words hold the magical pow…
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The gang tackles the complicated world of conspiracy theories in politics after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Also, Chris tackles criticism against the media, Cody predicts the end of a country's lifespan, and Shaun calls out hypocrisy.Από τον azreous
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Taking Nietzsche seriously
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Sean Illing talks with political science professor Matt McManus about the political thought of Friedrich Nietzsche, the 19th-century German philosopher with a complicated legacy, despite his crossover into popular culture. They discuss how Nietzsche's work has been interpreted — and misinterpreted — since his death in 1900, how his radical politica…
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The gang talks about the return of a beloved sports franchise and how modern sports games could still evolve. Also, Chris wants to borrow from real-life events, Cody might secretly be a Swiftie, and Shaun tries his best to keep including Dave.Από τον azreous
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Authoritarian tendencies have been on the rise globally and the liberal world order is on the decline. One hotspot of this tension lies in India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi employs autocratic language and tactics to maintain power. But a recent election may indicate that voters are losing interest in this style of rule. Guest host Zack Beau…
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