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So True with Caleb HearonYedoye Travis is StretchingWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Yedoye Travis! Yedoye and Caleb talk best book recommendations, Dragon Ball Z, early influences in comedy, hat clones, and more! Join our Substack for ad free full episodes, early access to merch, our community chat, and more! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Yedoye! @yedoye_ Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudExclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https...
2025-12-111h 00So True with Caleb HearonHoja Lopez ReturnsWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Hoja Lopez! Hoja and Caleb talk party etiquette, the importance of high quality furniture, queer friendships, caveats, and much more! Join our Substack for ad free full episodes, early access to merch, our community chat, and more! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Hoja! @hojalopez Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to https://www.Zocdoc.com/SOTRUE t...
2025-12-0457 minSo True with Caleb HearonLilly Wachowski is Hosting ThanksgivingWelcome! This week’s guest is the legendary Lilly Wachowski! Lilly and Caleb talk making a movie together, living in Chicago, the lasting legacy of The Matrix films, the importance of queer art in this day and age, stew, and so much more! Join our Substack for ad free full episodes, early access to merch, our community chat, and more! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Lilly has no social media! Happy Thanksgiving! Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings
2025-11-271h 02So True with Caleb HearonMaggie Winters Sees the CommentsWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Maggie Winters! Maggie and Caleb talk stories from the road as a touring comic, a return to cringe as a nation, fast food optimization, her new podcast, and so much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Maggie and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Maggie! @saggiesplintersFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloud...
2025-11-2059 minSo True with Caleb HearonZach Zimmerman is Not EvilWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Zach Zimmerman! Zach and Caleb talk moral dilemmas, parental expectations, good vs. evil, praise, so much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Zach and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Zach! @zzdoublezzFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudHead to https://www.squarespace.com/SOTRUE to save 10% off your first p...
2025-11-131h 05So True with Caleb HearonLaura Peek ReturnsWelcome! This week is the return of the hilarious Laura Peek! Laura and Caleb talk the passage of time, a harrowing encounter on a plane, New York City, being chronically not online, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Laura and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Laura! @laurapeekliveFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to ht...
2025-11-061h 01So True with Caleb HearonPunkie Johnson Fell in a HoleWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Punkie Johnson! Punkie and Caleb talk growing up in New Orleans, various styles of flirting, favorite moments from SNL, a certain childhood game, cooking, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Punkie and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Punkie! @punkiejohnson Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudTransform your livi...
2025-10-3053 minSo True with Caleb HearonHolmes ReturnsWelcome folks! This week we’re thrilled to bring you the long awaited return of the one and only Holmes! Holmes and Caleb talk about the many deep corners of their friendship, dating profiles, delivery apps, good vs. evil, and so much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Holmes and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Holmes! @_holmes_holmes Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance N...
2025-10-231h 07So True with Caleb HearonAnania Loves AnimeWelcome! This week’s guest is the iconic Anania! Anania and Caleb talk everything from their mutual midwest roots, phobias, hosting Gaydar, Paramore, favorite anime’s, and so much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Anania and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Anania! @anania00Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudHead to https://www.squarespace.com/SOTRUE to...
2025-10-161h 00So True with Caleb HearonRosebud Baker has a Tall BabyWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Rosebud Baker! Rosebud and Caleb talk high school cheerleading, war criminals, raising a child with a fellow comedian, TV dads, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Rosebud and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Rosebud! @rosebudbakerFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to https://www.Zocdoc.com/SOT...
2025-10-091h 02So True with Caleb HearonConfronting a Union OrganizerWelcome! This week’s guest is the amazing Denise Brown! Denise and Caleb talk growing up in the 70s, age-gap friendships, the KC Tenants union, pronouns, and much more! Get tickets to YEEHAW! here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/caleb-hearon-waxahatchee-yeehaw-a-benefit-kansas-city-missouri-10-02-2025/event/06006307ECE49819Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Denise and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow KC Tenants!@kctenats Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings
2025-10-0259 min
So True with Caleb HearonRachel Sennott is Popping InWelcome! This week’s guest is the talented and hilarious Rachel Sennott! Rachel and Caleb talk car accidents, a never before seen moment from early in her acting career, vocabulary words, and her new show I Love LA coming to HBO MAX on November 2nd! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Rachel and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Rachel! @treaclychild Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chanc...
2025-09-251h 01So True with Caleb HearonCaitie Delaney Slept in a CoffinWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Caitie Delaney! Caitie and Caleb talk unpaid internships, a harrowing experience they shared in London, their thoughts on AI, delivery robots, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Caitie and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Caitie! @caitiedelaneyFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudHead to https://www.squares...
2025-09-1859 minSo True with Caleb HearonDavid Gborie Loves a PartyWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious David Gborie! David and Caleb talk hairless cats, Denver, an encounter with a man holding a falcon, the Taylor Swift effect on football, bandanas, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with David and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow David! @coolguyjokes87Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to http...
2025-09-111h 10So True with Caleb HearonAli Macofsky Loves CorporationsWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Ali Macofsky! Ali and Caleb talk their favorite relationships, religious upbringings, sweet treats, symbols, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Ali and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Ali! @notalimac Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to www.Quince.com/sotrue for free shipping on your order an...
2025-09-041h 00So True with Caleb HearonCarly Kane ReturnsHowdy! This week we welcome back to the show the hilarious Carly Kane! Carly and Caleb talk the importance of Applebees, tattoo woes, working as an assistant, ghosts, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Carly and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Carly! @icarlykaneFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudAbout Headgum: Headgum is an...
2025-08-2854 minSo True with Caleb HearonGavin Matts Got ScammedWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Gavin Matts! Gavin and Caleb talk the joys and perils of international travel, Canadian Football, sellouts, knives, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Gavin and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Gavin! @gavinmattsFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudHead to https://www.squarespace.com/SOTRUE to save 10...
2025-08-2153 minSo True with Caleb HearonClaud is a GiftWelcome! This week’s guest is the talented Claud! Claud and Caleb talk coming out of the closet, the only places to eat in Syracuse, typing speed, rugs, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Claud and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Claud! @claud.mp3 Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to https://www.Zocdoc.c...
2025-08-1454 minSo True with Caleb HearonZiwe is a DelightWelcome! This week’s guest is the iconic Ziwe! Ziwe and Caleb talk dating in New York City, Colbert getting cancelled, a special encounter with the TSA, comments, and much more! Join our Substack for an exclusive post-episode chat with Ziwe and other bonus content! https://calebsaysthings.substack.com/ Follow Ziwe! @ziwe Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceisloudGo to Quince.com/sotrue for free...
2025-08-0755 min
Podcast But Outside220: Outside Headgum w/ Amir Blumenfeld, Nicole Byer, and Kristen Schaal!220: Very special episode time! The Headgum podcast network is turning double digits and to celebrate, cofounder Amir Blumenfeld joins us on the street to interview Headgum cohosts and some random strangers walking by. Guests include Nicole Byer, Kristen Schaal, two high school friends turned lovers, and a WeHo actor with an enviable amount of confidence. Plus a heated stand-off with a food delivery robot! Recorded on 07/24/25 in front of Headgum on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-08-061h 10So True with Caleb HearonEgo Nwodim is a GiverWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Ego Nwodim! Ego and Caleb talk being the child of immigrants, the state of how people interact with their favorite entertainers, how a simple word can be the hottest thing in the world, SNL, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Caleb and Chance and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Ego! @eggyboom Follow the show...
2025-07-311h 13So True with Caleb HearonJosh Sharp ReturnsBuckle up, mama. This week’s guest is the wickedly talented Josh Sharp! Josh and Caleb talk his new Off-Broadway show, a strange southern dancing custom involving members of your family, the perfect wedding, one hit wonders, and so much more! Get tickets to Josh Sharp Ta-Da! https://www.joshsharptada.com/ Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Caleb and Chance and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Foll...
2025-07-241h 05So True with Caleb HearonConfronting a Gay HistorianWelcome! This week’s guest is the incredible Stuart Hinds! Stuart and Caleb talk the history of queer people in the midwest, generational differences in dating, Stuart not having a phone of any kind, and much more! Support the Gay and Lesbian Archive of Mid-America here! https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1236/lg24/form.aspx?sid=1236&gid=1&pgid=5405&cid=10881 Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Stuart and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=cop...
2025-07-171h 05So True with Caleb HearonMy Mom ReturnsWelcome! This week brings us the return of the one and only woman who is responsible for the existence of this show, Caleb’s mom Kellie Hearon! Kellie and Caleb do a deep dive on their life together, raising children as a young parent, her newfound fame, her time working in a women’s prison, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Kellie and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink ...
2025-07-101h 08So True with Caleb HearonCharlie and Natalie Are in The QueueWelcome! This week’s guests are the hilarious Charlie Bardey and Natalie Rotter-Laitman! Charlie, Natalie, and Caleb talk waking up early, Americans watching soccer, Mind Palace’s, the pronunciation of big words, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Charlie and Natalie and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Charlie! @chunkbardeyFollow Natalie! @natrotlaitFollow the show! @sooootruepod
2025-07-031h 17So True with Caleb HearonLizzy McAlpine is The PopeWelcome! This week’s guest is the talented Lizzy McAlpine! Lizzy and Caleb talk Lizzy’s Broadway debut in Floyd Collins, writing bad songs as a teen, the rigors of touring, her songwriting process, dads, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Lizzy and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Lizzy! @lizzymcalpine Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsayst...
2025-06-2654 minSo True with Caleb HearonMarie Faustin Wants a Free CouchWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Marie Faustin! Marie and Caleb talk Sinners, the height of men, the concept of renderings, Denzel Washington, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Marie and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Marie! @reeezy Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nichols @chanceis...
2025-06-191h 15So True with Caleb HearonKrysta Rodriguez Was a Child StarWelcome! This week’s guest is the supremely talented Krysta Rodriguez! Krysta and Caleb talk about the beast that is a weekly Broadway schedule, her time in iconic musicals like Spring Awakening, a TV show they were both in that never made it to air, Francis Ford Coppola, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Krysta and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Krysta! @krysta_rod
2025-06-121h 07So True with Caleb HearonHannah Berner Loves GirlhoodWelcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Hannah Berner! Hannah and Caleb talk growing up in Brooklyn, past lives, the perils of getting a driver's license, a situation involving the old Pope, motherhood, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Hannah and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Hannah! @hannahbernerFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings
2025-06-051h 16So True with Caleb HearonMurad Awawdeh is Fighting for ImmigrantsWelcome! This week’s guest is President & CEO of The New York Immigration Coalition & NYIC ACTION, Murad Awawdeh! Murad and Caleb have an earnest discussion about the current state of immigration in the United States, and what people like him are doing to help those in need at this time. More resources and information about Murad’s organizations: https://linktr.ee/NYIC?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2025-05-291h 15So True with Caleb HearonLea DeLaria Paved The WayWelcome back! Our guest this week is the legendary Lea DeLaria! Lea and Caleb talk her trailblazing career as the first openly gay comedian to appear on late night television, getting arrested, a certain harrowing night with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and so much more! Check out Lea’s Jazz Brunch show! https://54below.org/artists/lea-delaria/ Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Lea and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
2025-05-2256 minSo True with Caleb HearonGianmarco Soresi ReturnsWelcome back! Our guest this week is the hilarious Gianmarco Soresi! Gianmarco and Caleb talk swimming pools, viral pranks, the concept of Trader Joe’s, punishment, and so much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Gianmarco and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Gianmarco! @gianmarcosoresi Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance N...
2025-05-151h 07So True with Caleb HearonConfronting My ProducerWelcome back! It’s the moment some of you have been waiting for! This week’s guest is the hilarious and talented producer of the show Chance Nichols! Chance and Caleb talk not liking each other when they first met, their college improv days, the creation of the podcast, dogs, and so much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Fortune and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Chance! @chanceisloud
2025-05-081h 09So True with Caleb HearonFortune Feimster Keeps it PositiveWelcome back! Our guest this week is the hilarious Fortune Feimster! Fortune and Caleb talk stand up tours, chain restaurants, the concept of Walton Goggins, life coaches, and more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Fortune and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Fortune! @fortunefeimsterFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chance Nicho...
2025-05-0159 minSo True with Caleb HearonJustin Tranter Wakes Up ApplaudingWelcome back! This week’s guest is the immensely talented Justin Tranter! Justin and Caleb talk coming out stories, the early days of making money online, co-writing songs like Good Luck, Babe! with Chappell Roan, Centuries with Fall Out Boy, AI, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Justin and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow Justin! @tranterjustinFollow the show! @sooootruepod ...
2025-04-241h 17So True with Caleb HearonNatalie Palamides is a Good GuyWelcome back! This week's guest is the hilarious Natalie Palamides! Natalie and Caleb talk alternative medicine, their mutual friend James Corden, Spiders, and so much more! We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Natalie and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
2025-04-171h 00So True with Caleb HearonPaul F. Tompkins is Happier Than EverWelcome back! Today’s guest is the legendary Paul F. Tompkins! Paul and Caleb talk about the current state of world affairs, history, finding ways to stay positive, possums, and much more! We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Paul and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=crea...
2025-04-101h 11So True with Caleb HearonJoyelle Nicole Johnson is Protecting Her PeaceWelcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Joyelle Nicole Johnson! Joyelle and Caleb talk past day jobs, people watching, their favorite sushi places, turning 30, sleep, and so much more! We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Joyelle and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_crea...
2025-04-0357 minSo True with Caleb HearonJosh Gondelman Loves EavesdroppingWelcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Josh Gondelman! Josh and Caleb talk getting a new dog, their love for independent movie theaters, Sneezing, AI, and so much more! We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Josh and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_crea...
2025-03-271h 00So True with Caleb HearonBarbie Ferreira is a Theatre KidWelcome back! This week’s guest is the immensely talented Barbie Ferreira! Barbie and Caleb talk everything from her Broadway debut, growing up in the public eye, various parties they’ve attended together, MrBeast, and much more! We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Barbie and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source...
2025-03-201h 03So True with Caleb HearonJensen McRae Got Good GradesWelcome back! Today’s guest is the talented Jensen McRae! Jensen and Caleb talk bullying, running for office, learning Spanish, music taste, and so much more! We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Jensen and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink ...
2025-03-131h 21So True with Caleb HearonLaura Peek Wants to CollabWelcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Laura Peek! Laura and Caleb talk marriage, playing with people's emotions, social media comments, and their mutual love for a certain country singer. We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Laura and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=crea...
2025-03-061h 15So True with Caleb HearonKiry Shabazz is an ArtistWelcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Kiry Shabazz! Kiry and Caleb talk Willy Wonka, the differences between Missouri and Ohio, football, different types of comedy audiences, a harrowing trip to a BBQ restaurant, and much more! We are going on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Kiry and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medi...
2025-02-271h 06So True with Caleb HearonMolly Kearney is Dropping KnowledgeWelcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Molly Kearney! Molly and Caleb talk SNL, starting comedy on an island in the middle of a lake, fashion, mom’s, and so much more! We are going on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Molly and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&u...
2025-02-2054 min
Factually! with Adam ConoverYour Legal Weed is Full of Poison with Paige St. JohnJust because weed is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe. Despite its growing legalization across the country, a lack of regulation has led to alarming levels of pesticides and chemicals in cannabis products—posing serious health risks. This week, Adam talks with Los Angeles Times investigative reporter Paige St. John about her recent findings on contaminated products being sold in fully legal dispensaries and what it means for consumers.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factua...
2025-02-191h 06So True with Caleb HearonTaylor Ortega Knows Her RightsWelcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Taylor Ortega! Taylor and Caleb talk growing up in New Jersey, Italian food, the legal system, and at one point they make a phone call to a fan favorite former guest for some advice! We are going on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Taylor and other bonus content! https://patr...
2025-02-131h 06Factually! with Adam ConoverRFK Jr is Going to Kill Many Children - with Dr. Adam RatnerVaccines save lives—period. So why have so many people grown skeptical of one of the most scientifically proven medical advancements in human history? And how did vocal anti-vaxxer, conspiracy theorist, and all-around slurry-brained mush man Robert F. Kennedy Jr. end up on track to be nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services in Donald Trump’s cabinet? This week, Adam sits down with Dr. Adam Ratner, head of pediatric infectious diseases at NYU and author of Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children’s Health, to unpack how we got to this a...
2025-02-121h 21So True with Caleb HearonCarly Kane Loves CrystalsWelcome, friend! Our guest this week is the hilarious Carly Kane! Carly and Caleb talk everything from touring together, Tarot cards, a certain obsession of her dad’s, and so much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes!We are going on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Carly and other bonu...
2025-02-0657 minFactually! with Adam ConoverProof that Health Insurers Screw You Deliberately with T. Christian Miller and Patrick RuckerHealth insurance companies aren’t in the business of keeping people healthy—they’re in the business of making money. And that means they’ll go to extreme lengths to deny valid healthcare claims, sometimes with devastating, even fatal, consequences for the people they insure. We all know the system is broken, but journalists T. Christian Miller and Patrick Rucker have uncovered just how deep the rot goes in their exposé Not Medically Necessary. This week, Adam sits down with Miller and Rucker to discuss their shocking findings and whether there’s any hope of escaping the nightmare of for-profit...
2025-02-051h 12So True with Caleb HearonLiza Treyger ReturnsWelcome back! Today is the return of a fan favorite former guest, the hilarious Liza Treyger! Who has a special out on Netflix RIGHT NOW! Liza and Caleb talk everything from being concerned for one another, Liza’s take on the state of the world right now, shooting an hour comedy special, having immigrant parents, and so much more! We are going on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Jo...
2025-01-301h 09Factually! with Adam ConoverTrump’s Attacks on Trans Rights with Chase StrangioIn recent years, despite trans people making up a relatively small percentage of the population, there has been an outsized and deeply harmful wave of anti-trans backlash. Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign was fueled in large part by anti-trans rhetoric, and he wasted no time acting on his hateful promises in his first days back in office. This week, Adam speaks with Chase Strangio, Co-Director of the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project and the first trans man to argue before the Supreme Court, to discuss the relentless assault on trans rights in America—and how these attacks ultimately impact everyone.S...
2025-01-291h 21So True with Caleb HearonAlex English is Still in Show BusinessWelcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Alex English! Alex and Caleb talk everything from getting fired from SNL, a four wheeler accident, the Malice at the Palace, Facebook groups, and so much more! We are going on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Dates/Tickets can be found here: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917qN1f/so-true-with-caleb-hearon-events Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with...
2025-01-2358 minFactually! with Adam ConoverAmerican Self-Reliance is a Toxic Myth with Adam ChandlerThe phrase "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" actually started as a joke—because, let’s face it, it’s physically impossible. So how did this absurd notion become one of the most unshakable ideas in American culture? The truth is, the ideals of self-reliance and hustle have always been more myth than reality. This week, Adam sits down with Adam Chandler, author of 99% Perspiration, to explore how the myth of hard work and hustle culture has been weaponized to keep the rich richer, while the rest of us are left struggling in a system rigged against us. Find Adam's...
2025-01-221h 09Factually! with Adam ConoverClimate Scientist Debunks L.A. Wildfire Myths with Dr. Daniel SwainSouthern California has been utterly decimated by wildfires, with the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Altadena being virtually leveled to the ground. In this special episode, released outside of our usual schedule, Adam sits down with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain to unpack what really happened—both in terms of the environmental factors and the disaster response, and to dispel the misinformation swirling around these devastating fires.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:»...
2025-01-191h 19So True with Caleb HearonKevin Morby is One of The BoysWelcome back! This week's guest is the one and only Kevin Morby! Caleb and Kevin are coming to you for the first time ever from Caleb’s house in Kansas City! They talk songs vs. jokes, stories from the road, work they aren’t exactly proud of, enemies, and so much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Kevin and other bonus content! Follow Kevin! @kevinmorbyFollow the sho...
2025-01-161h 28Factually! with Adam ConoverHow to Beat Climate Change with Aru Shiney-AjayAs the effects of climate change ravage our world, we have no choice but to fight back. While it may feel like a hopeless endeavor, the truth is that we have the power to make a difference through collective action. This week, Adam sits down with Aru Shiney-Ajay, executive director of the Sunrise Movement, to discuss how we can drive meaningful change toward a greener future, particularly in light of the upcoming U.S. political administration.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/
2025-01-151h 10So True with Caleb HearonChris Fleming ReturnsWelcome back, y’all! This week is the return of the one and only Chris Fleming! Chris and Caleb talk Moon Ceremonies, examining various types of soil, Chris living in a very dangerous house, a certain childhood nickname, and so much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Chris and other bonus content! Follow Chris! @chrisflemingflemingFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebs...
2025-01-091h 18Factually! with Adam ConoverWe Have a Warped View of Crime with Jeff AsherSo much of today’s political policy is shaped by the public perception of crime—but what if that perception isn’t accurate to begin with? Donald Trump essentially won the election by spinning tall tales of record-level violent crime, and instead of pushing back, the Democrats mostly went along with it. But are things really as bad as they seem? And would we even know if they were? This week, Adam sits down with Jeff Asher, a leading expert on crime data and co-founder of the analytics firm AH Datalytics, to break it all down. They discuss the realit...
2025-01-081h 18So True with Caleb HearonJay Jurden is Holding SpaceHappy New Year, folks! We’re kicking 2025 off with the very funny Jay Jurden! Jay and Caleb talk everything from church being cool again, being from red states, Matchbox Twenty, the Buckle challenge, a magical encounter at a BBQ restaurant in KC, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Jay and other bonus content! Follow Jay! @jayjurden Follow the show! @sooootruepod ...
2025-01-021h 13Factually! with Adam ConoverCould Cratering Birthrates Mean Impending Disaster? with Dr. Alice EvansGlobal fertility rates are dropping, and while this might initially seem like a solution to overpopulation concerns, it also signals major challenges ahead. A generational imbalance could spell disaster for social security, elder care, and the workforce needed to combat climate change. This week, Adam sits down with Dr. Alice Evans to explore the causes behind declining birthrates, the consequences they could bring, and how society's failure to break harmful gender role expectations for men impacts everyone. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net...
2025-01-011h 19So True with Caleb HearonJosh Sharp is in His BodyIt’s the final So True of the year and we’re all wishing you the happiest of holidays. Our gift to you is this week’s guest, the hilarious Josh Sharp! Caleb and Josh talk in depth about pronouns, the countrification of modern culture, dream roles, dating, dancing, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Josh and other bonus content! Follow Josh! @cluckcluckjoshsharpFollow the show...
2024-12-261h 13Factually! with Adam ConoverHow Unions Beat Amazon with Stephen Maing and Brett StoryAmazon workers are on strike! It’s no shock that employees are pushing back against the invasive, abusive, and grueling practices of one of the world’s largest corporations. What is surprising, though, is that they managed to form a union at all. Stephen Maing and Brett Story’s astonishing new documentary Union tells the inspiring story of how workers fought against all odds to claim victory over the corporate giant. This week, Adam talks with Stephen and Brett about the uphill battles these workers faced against Amazon—and the challenges they now face trying to find a distributor in Holly...
2024-12-251h 10So True with Caleb HearonSteph Tolev Loves Her DogWelcome back folks! This week’s guest is the hilarious Steph Tolev! Steph and Caleb talk the current state of the stand up comedy world, advice for turning 30, a harrowing encounter with a professional con artist, the afterlife, and much more!Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodesJoin our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Steph and other bonus content! Follow Steph! @stephtolev Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings
2024-12-191h 06Factually! with Adam ConoverCalifornia Is Struggling, But Not How You Think with Senator Scott WienerCalifornia has the fifth-largest economy in the world, the biggest population of any U.S. state, and it's just gosh darn beautiful. So why do Trump and his allies insist on portraying it as a dystopian nightmare? While it’s tempting to dismiss their rhetoric as partisan fearmongering, the truth is California faces serious, long-standing challenges. This week, Adam sits down with California State Senator Scott Wiener—one of the state’s most influential and effective lawmakers—to dive into its ongoing struggles with homelessness, housing, transit, and more.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adam...
2024-12-1840 minSo True with Caleb HearonLily Sullivan Gets SeriousY’all are in for a real treat. This week’s guest is the hilarious Lily Sullivan! Lily and Caleb talk therapy, the best sushi in town, the desire to be flirted with, Shrek costumes, and so much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Lily and other bonus content! Follow Lily! @lilyyily Follow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings
2024-12-121h 15Factually! with Adam ConoverWhy Did Democrats Lose So Hard with Congressman Ro KhannaWhat the hell is going on with the Democratic Party? For the past eight years, it seemed like the party’s entire identity revolved around defeating Donald Trump. Now, Trump is returning to office with more power than ever, following a catastrophic 2024 election for the Democrats. This defeat has raised serious questions about the party’s strategy, messaging, and even its core identity. This week, Adam sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA 17th District) to unpack what went wrong in this election cycle, what it means for the party's future, and how this pivotal moment can be a turn...
2024-12-111h 08So True with Caleb HearonKiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga are SweetheartsWe’ve got a real treat for y’all, this week’s guests are none other than the great Kiernan Shipka and the great Nico Hiraga! Kiernan, Nico, and Caleb talk everything from falling in love filming the movie Sweethearts (stream it on MAX now!), restaurant etiquette, The Bay area and its various names, a certain rumor about one of them, God, and much more! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Kiernan and Nico and other bonus content! https://patreon.com/SoTruePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creator...
2024-12-051h 03Factually! with Adam ConoverThe State of the War on Palestine with Rashid KhalidiThe war in Gaza has been going on for over a year, killing 44,000 Gazans and leaving countless others injured or displaced. With no ceasefire on the horizon, the question remains: where do things go from here? This week, Adam is joined by Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi, author of The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017, to examine the ongoing devastation in Gaza and what possibilities, if any, exist for a path forward. Find Rashid's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSE...
2024-12-041h 17So True with Caleb HearonNiles Abston Loves Being Left AloneHappy Thanksgiving! Today’s guest is the hilarious Niles Abston! Caleb and Niles talk everything from Family Guy, life on film and TV sets, writing for Dave, wrestlers moving into acting, marriage, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Niles and other bonus content! Follow Niles! @thenilesabstonshowFollow the show! @sooootruepod Follow Caleb! @calebsaysthings Produced by Chan...
2024-11-281h 11Factually! with Adam ConoverA Third Party That Actually Works with Maurice MitchellThe left lost hard this election, and it warrants a deep examination of what the ideals of the Democratic party even stands for. Are voters on the left represented by their party anymore, or is it time to consider alternative means to enacting progressive change? This week, Adam speaks with Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, about how activists on the left can build power and effect change. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and...
2024-11-271h 49So True with Caleb HearonAmy Miller Wants to Be InvisibleHello, folks! This week’s guest is the hilarious Amy Miller! Amy and Caleb talk about turning 30, Amy’s mother’s questionable financial choices, Last meals, Time Travel, and so much more! Get tickets to see Caleb, Waxahatchee, and more at YeeHaw: A Benefit Show for Kansas City Presented by KC Tenants on November 23rd at The Midland in Kansas City, Missouri: https://www.midlandkc.com/events/detail/670783 Can’t make it to KC for the show? Donate to KC Tenants here: https://kctenants.org/donate Sub...
2024-11-211h 03Factually! with Adam ConoverCriminal Gangs Run the Sheriff's Department with Jessica PishkoWhen it comes to police reform, one of the most glaring and urgent issues is the unchecked power of sheriff departments. Once elected, sheriffs face almost no oversight and are nearly impossible to remove from office. This lack of accountability has led to widespread corruption, with some departments acting as though they’re above the law. Even more disturbing is the existence of actual police gangs, like those found within the LA County Sheriff’s Department, operating with impunity under this broken system. This week, Adam sits down with lawyer and journalist Jessica Pishko, author of The Highest Law in t...
2024-11-201h 07So True with Caleb HearonKatie Kershaw Has a Belly AcheHowdy, y'all! This week's guest is the hilarious Katie Kershaw! Katie and Caleb talk growing up in Kentucky, the best BBQ, a harrowing trip to Walmart, a memorable call from Katie's mother on her birthday, Tyler Childers, and much more! Get tickets to see Caleb, Waxahatchee, and more at YeeHaw: A Benefit Show for Kansas City Presented by KC Tenants on November 23rd at The Midland in Kansas City, Missouri: https://www.midlandkc.com/events/detail/670783 Can’t make it to KC for the show? Donate to KC Tenants here...
2024-11-141h 05Factually! with Adam ConoverInside Elon's Twitter Takeover with Ryan Mac and Kate CongerElon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was an unmitigated catastrophe on multiple fronts, but it’s hard to ignore how it ultimately became a powerful tool in helping Donald Trump get elected. Was this Musk's plan all along back in 2022, or just another example of his infantile, buffoonish behavior with no real consequences? In this episode, recorded before the election, Adam sits down with New York Times technology reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, authors of Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, to explore Musk's disastrous acquisition and its unexpected role in shaping American politics. Find Ryan and Kate...
2024-11-131h 27Factually! with Adam ConoverHow Trump Will Transform America Forever with Jamelle BouieThis week’s election was a decisive win for Donald Trump. While it was once reasonable to view this racist, sexist, plutocratic, transphobic, criminal as an outlier in American politics, it’s time to face the reality that he is American politics. In this special episode, Adam sits down with journalist Jamelle Bouie to discuss the sweeping changes a second Trump presidency will likely bring to the American political system—and how those changes will shape the rest of our lives.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https...
2024-11-081h 21So True with Caleb HearonTrixie Mattel ReturnsHello and welcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious and talented Trixie Mattel, making her second appearance on the show! Trixie and Caleb talk everything from Trixie’s hiatus, impressions, playing pool, reality TV, birds, and much more! Get tickets to see Caleb, Waxahatchee, and more at YeeHaw: A Benefit Show for Kansas City Presented by KC Tenants on November 23rd at The Midland in Kansas City, Missouri: https://www.midlandkc.com/events/detail/670783 Can’t make it to KC for the show? Donate to KC Tenants here: htt...
2024-11-071h 09Factually! with Adam ConoverHow the Wealthy Hack the World with Atossa Araxia AbrahamianWe all know the ultra-wealthy look for ways to dodge paying taxes, but when you have enough money, this game goes global. From Swiss bank accounts to international business consultants, there’s an entire network dedicated to helping the rich hide their money and avoid paying their fair share. This week, Adam sits down with journalist and author Atossa Araxia Abrahamian to discuss her book, The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World, and uncover the shady tricks the wealthy are using on a global scale. Find Atossa's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PA...
2024-11-061h 02So True with Caleb HearonBrittany Broski & Drew Afualo Are MinionsHowdy! It’s an extra special Halloween episode this week with horrifying guests Brittany Broski and Drew Afualo! Brittany, Drew, and Caleb talk childhood Halloween memories, ghost hunters, haunted houses, complicated relationship dynamics, who would survive in a horror movie, and so much more! Get tickets to see Caleb, Waxahatchee, and more at YeeHaw: A Benefit Show for Kansas City Presented by KC Tenants on November 23rd at The Midland in Kansas City, Missouri: https://www.midlandkc.com/events/detail/670783 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes!
2024-10-311h 17Factually! with Adam ConoverIf the Economy is Good, Why Do We Feel So Bad? with Kyla ScanlonOn paper, the economy is doing great—the stock market is strong, unemployment is low, and inflation has dropped significantly. So why does it still feel like everything is awful? Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon coined the term "vibecession" to describe this very disconnect. This week, Adam sits down with Kyla to talk about the vibecession, why the basics of economics can be so hard for most people to understand, and her new book, In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work. Find Kyla's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ad...
2024-10-301h 24So True with Caleb HearonTara Raghuveer is Lowering Your RentWelcome back! Today’s guest is the incredible Tara Raghuveer! Tara and Caleb talk the KC Tenants union, how they became friends, what Tenant Unions can do to help regular folks around the country, favorite Kansas Citians, and so much more! Get tickets to see Caleb, Waxahatchee, and more at YeeHaw: A Benefit Show for Kansas City Presented by KC Tenants on November 23rd at The Midland in Kansas City, Missouri: https://www.midlandkc.com/events/detail/670783 Donate to KC Tenants! https://kctenants.org/donateSu...
2024-10-241h 02Factually! with Adam ConoverOur Politicians Are Too F*%#ing Old with Jake GrumbachWhy are so many of our politicians so old? While age can bring wisdom and experience, it can also result in leaders who are out of touch with their constituents or simply no longer effective at their job. This problem has a name: the gerontocracy. This week, Adam sits down with UC Berkeley associate professor Jake Grumbach to discuss why American politicians seem to really start their careers when they reach retirement age, and explore the other issues with our democracy that stem from the same problem. Find Jake's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW...
2024-10-231h 16So True with Caleb HearonMary Beth Barone Loves Mad MenIt’s a big day here at the So True Podcast! We are officially joining Headgum! And we’re kicking off this new partnership with this week’s guest, the hilarious Mary Beth Barone! Mary Beth and Caleb talk everything from cats vs. dogs, biking around New York City, The British, a hypothetical sitcom, and much more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full video episodes! Join our Patreon for an exclusive extended interview with Mary Beth and other bonus content! Follow Mary Beth! @marybet...
2024-10-171h 15Factually! with Adam ConoverThe Video Game Industry is in Crisis with Jason SchreierThe video game industry is raking in more money than ever, but it's also in complete crisis. In the past couple of years, we've seen countless development studios shuttered and tens of thousands of workers laid off, all while the cost of making and buying games keeps skyrocketing. How did one of the world's most successful industries end up in such a state of instability? This week, Adam sits down with Jason Schreier, a Bloomberg reporter covering the video game industry and author of Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, to break it all down...
2024-10-161h 34Factually! with Adam ConoverThe Twitter Menswear Guy Speaks with Derek GuyFashion is one of the most overlooked ways we express ourselves. What we wear tells stories about our time, place, class, gender, and so much more. So, it’s a real shame that fashion—especially men’s fashion—often gets brushed off as frivolous or dismissed (wrongfully) as “too feminine.” This week, Adam chats with menswear writer and Twitter icon Derek Guy about the fascinating history of men’s fashion and where we stand in today’s style landscape.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net...
2024-10-091h 19Factually! with Adam ConoverTwo Computer Scientists Debunk A.I. Hype with Arvind Narayanan and Sayash KapoorThe AI hype train has officially left the station, and it's speeding so fast it might just derail. This isn't because of what AI can actually do, it's all because of how it's marketed. This week, Adam sits with Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor, computer scientists at Princeton and co-authors of "AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference." Together, they break down everything from tech that's labeled as "AI" but really isn’t, to surprising cases where so-called "AI" is actually just low-paid human labor in disguise. Find Arvi...
2024-10-021h 11Factually! with Adam ConoverWhy You’re Not Safe from Hackers with Rachel TobacLast year alone, 880,000 people fell victim to cybercrime, losing a staggering $12.5 billion. While cybercrime might seem like an unstoppable epidemic, much of it is actually preventable. The problem isn't that computers or software are too weak—it's that people are too easily fooled. This week, Adam talks with Rachel Tobac, an ethical hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security, to debunk common myths about hacking and share simple steps people can take to minimize their risk of becoming targets.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.ne...
2024-09-251h 04Factually! with Adam ConoverWho Caused the Housing Crisis with Jerusalem DemsasAmerica is in the middle of a massive housing crisis, with a shortage of 4 to 7 million homes compared to the demand. The solution seems simple—just build more homes—but getting there is a lot trickier than it sounds. This week, Adam sits down with journalist Jerusalem Demsas, author of On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy, to break down the real reasons behind the housing shortage and explore what we can actually do to get more people into homes. Find Jerusalem's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patr...
2024-09-181h 23Factually! with Adam ConoverAre Progressives Finally Making Progress with Osita NwanevuThe DNC highlighted just how much the Democratic Party is in a state of transition. With Harris picking Walz as her running mate and their shared focus on the middle class, combined with the convention putting AOC front and center as a rising star, it seems like the party could finally be shifting further to the left. But at the same time, key progressive issues like a ceasefire in Gaza or addressing climate change were noticeably absent. This week, Adam sits down with Osita Nwanevu, columnist for The Guardian and contributing editor for The New Republic, to discuss what...
2024-09-111h 11Factually! with Adam ConoverThe U.S. Politicians Selling Out to Foreign Dictators Factually with Casey MichelPoliticians are meant to serve the people, but let’s be real—sometimes they just end up serving whoever’s got the deepest pockets, even if those pockets are overseas. Believe it or not, foreign powers have been messing with our political system for years through entirely legal means: good old-fashioned lobbying. This week, Adam sits with Casey Michel, author of Foreign Agents: How American Lobbyists and Lawmakers Threaten Democracy Around the World, to dive into how our politicians are getting sold off to the highest bidder—and what that means for all of us. Find Casey's book at factuall...
2024-09-041h 02Factually! with Adam ConoverHow 4Chan Took Over the Republican Party with Elle ReeveHere's a harsh truth: the internet is real life. The toxic mix of misogyny, racism, and anti-democratic sentiment that has been festering online for years has now blatantly spilled over into the rhetoric of Republican politics. But how did the online right-wing become so extreme and unhinged? To explore this question, Adam sits down with journalist Elle Reeve, author of Black Pill: How I Witnessed the Darkest Corners of the Internet Come to Life, Poison Society, and Capture American Politics. Together, they discuss how incels, mass shooters, and white nationalists found fertile ground to grow on the internet, and...
2024-08-281h 19Factually! with Adam ConoverWe're Not So Special, Animals Can Talk Too with Dr. Arik KershenbaumWe humans often like to think we're superior to animals, and that our ability to speak makes us extra special. While it's true that language is unique to humans, we're definitely not the only ones communicating. In fact, many animals have complex ways of talking to each other that we're only just starting to understand. This week, Adam is joined by Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication, to explore how animals communicate and what that reveals about our place in the natural world. Find Arik's book at factuallypod.com/books
2024-08-211h 06Factually! with Adam ConoverAre We About To Discover Life On Mars? with Nathalie CabrolNASA's Perseverance rover recently discovered a rock on Mars that could be the key to finding evidence of life beyond Earth. Coupled with the recently discovery that hundreds of millions of other planets exist in the "habitable zone" of their stars, it’s becoming increasingly likely that we’re not alone in the universe. While finding extraterrestrial life would be one of the most groundbreaking scientific achievements ever, the ongoing search is already shedding light on our own origins and place in the cosmos. This week, Adam sits with Nathalie Cabrol, director of the Carl Sagan Center at SETI and...
2024-08-141h 16Factually! with Adam ConoverHow We Created an Age of Fire with Stephen PyneOur species didn't just stumble upon fire during our evolution; we evolved because of our unique relationship with it. From cooking food to burning fossil fuels to climate change, the entire history of humanity is intertwined with fire. This week's guest is Stephen Pyne, a world-renowned fire historian and author of The Pyrocene: How We Created an Age of Fire, and What Happens Next. Adam and Stephen discuss the changes in our relationship with fire and how repairing that relationship will be integral to the survival of our species. Find Stephen's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT...
2024-08-0748 minFactually! with Adam ConoverThis Election is Historically F***ed Up with Rick PerlsteinThe 2024 election cycle has been positively ludicrous. Between Biden's disastrous debate performance, the attempted assassination of Trump, every single thing about JD Vance, and Biden dropping out of the race, it seems like history is happening too fast to even keep track of. This week, Adam sits down with Rick Perlstein, political historian and author of Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980, to unpack one of the most charged moments in American political history. Find Rick's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https...
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The Headgum Podcast196: March Madness: Headgum EditionBilly Bryk joins Amir, Marika, and Geoff to pit Headgum staffers against one another, single elimination style, in the first inaugural March Madness: Headgum Edition.Advertise on The Headgum Podcast via Gumball.fmRate The Headgum Podcast 5-stars on Apple PodcastsRate The Headgum Podcast 5-stars on SpotifyJoin the Headgum DiscordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-03-1545 minThe Headgum Podcast164: Headgum After Dark (w/ Melanie Bracewell!)Special guest Melanie Bracewell (The Cheap Seats) joins Miles Bonsignore (Perfect Person podcast), Reilly Anspaugh (Review Revue podcast), and Geoff for a very special after-hours episode in the Headgum studio to discuss Gucci-related property theft, omakase dining experiences, and pick-up lines.
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2023-08-0446 minThe Headgum PodcastIntroducing: Headgum Happy HourConsider this your official invite to hang with us in the Headgum backyard: it's the Headgum Happy Hour, our new monthly stand-up comedy show! Hosted by the Headgummers you know and (we hope) love, Amir Blumenfeld, Geoffrey James, and Danny Sellers!
In our inaugural episode, comedians Shelby Wolstein & EJ Marcus, Avital Ash, Liza Treyger, and Ian Karmel take us back to school for some stories to close out the summer. Along the way, the audience becomes an unwilling focus group for Geoff’s Shark Tank ideas.
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The Headgum Podcast1: This is The Headgum PodcastWelcome to The Headgum Podcast, a weekly show where the Headgum staff wax idiotic on everything from pop culture to their boss' SSN. Pour yourself a drink and join Jake Hurwitz, Amir Blumenfeld, Geoffrey James and Reilly Anspaugh as they discuss Gotye, Geoff's overflowing trash, HG Live memories and more!Rate The Headgum Podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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