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Audie Cornish: Is It a Good Interview or a Good Edit?
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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2. I Don't Idolize Greta Gerwig with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix
01:01:37||Season 1, Ep. 2Hunter 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 Bravo07:31 Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix join the conversation08:34 Summer House Discussion14:55 Bandwagon Culture20:36 Dissecting The Artist's Way24:41 The New York Liberty Experience28:22 West Wilson, Beta Blockers, and the appreciation for Kyle Cooke40:05 Their podcast partnership with Higher Ground45:31 Food in movie theaters and the smashburger agenda48:12 Love Island USA Season 8 Discussion55:45 July Leos vs August Leos
1. Bring Back Gatekeeping with Jay Jurden
01:05:13||Season 1, Ep. 1In 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
Introducing: Feedback with Ira Madison III
00:51||Season 1, Ep. 0After a year off, Ira is back on the mic. Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly pop culture digest unpacking the stories, internet obsessions, and debates lighting up your group chats. Joined by friends and cultural tastemakers, Ira dives into entertainment, politics, media, and the increasingly online world that's reshaping how we think, argue, and stay relevant. New episodes every Thursday.