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 III

03:53 Audie Cornish on Interviewing and Meaningful Conversations

08:12 What Makes a Great Culture Podcast?

15:36 Navigating Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, and Today’s Internet

21:08 Reality Television’s Influence on Modern Communication

28:42 Online Identity and the Rise of “Main Character” Culture

35:15 Journalism, Trust, and the Value of Thoughtful Reporting

44:18 Reading Habits, Books, and Discovering New Writers

50:27 Longform Writing, Attention Spans, and Media Consumption

56:17 The Social Reckoning, Tech Culture, and Modern Storytelling

01:02:45 Public Figures, Power, and Our Fascination with Tech Leaders

01:08:30 Closing Reflections on Curiosity, Media, and Better Conversations

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Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix join Ira for a conversation straight from their group chat. In just one episode, they cover Summer House, Love Island, bandwagon culture, self-improvement books, movie theater snacks, the surreal experience of moving their podcast to Higher Ground Audio, and, in the process, becoming Michelle Obama's newest nieces. Plus, as always, plenty of extremely online opinions.

01:45 The Connection Between The Knicks and Bravo

07:31 Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix join the conversation

08:34 Summer House Discussion

14:55 Bandwagon Culture

20:36 Dissecting The Artist's Way

24:41 The New York Liberty Experience

28:22 West Wilson, Beta Blockers, and the appreciation for Kyle Cooke

40:05 Their podcast partnership with Higher Ground

45:31 Food in movie theaters and the smashburger agenda

48:12 Love Island USA Season 8 Discussion

55:45 July Leos vs August Leos

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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 III

01:18 Ira’s Summer Reading Recommendations

09:40 Jay Jurden Joins the Conversation

13:00 Discussing One Battle After Another and Movie Culture

20:32 Theo Von, Road Rules, and the Evolution of Reality TV

23:07 Internet Culture and the Incentives Behind Viral Opinions

24:41 Expertise, Commentary, and the Rise of Online Hot Takes

32:00 Comedy, Accountability, and Public Criticism

35:50 Audience Responsibility, the Role of the Comedian, and Dave Chappelle

40:15 Homophobia & Transphobia in Stand-Up Comedy

49:27 Comedy in the Age of YouTube and Podcasts

53:42 Conspiracy Culture, Modern Comedy, and Jack Harlow

57:23 Miley Cyrus and the Art of Reinvention

58:54 Podcasting Today: Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, and Media Influence

01:03:50 Closing Thoughts

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