Middlebrow

MC Nanda is a comedian and writer whose work can be seen in Business of Fashion. We dive into silent retreats, Rick Owens in Walmart, men in leather jackets, Tony Leung, boucle-induced death threats and more. Follow her on Tiktok here.      Subscribe to our Patreon here.       Subscribe to our Youtube here.   

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2, NYT's top 100 restaurants, Ikea installations, C2C Festival, Korean soldier looksmaxxing and more.

Kate Wagner is the architecture critic at The Nation and the creator of the internet's favorite architecture criticism blog, McMansion Hell. We dive into finding beauty in all buildings, criticism as a practice, modern opera, retinol, fandoms and more. Read McMansion Hell here.      Subscribe to our Patreon here.       Subscribe to our Youtube here.   

Dan and Brian discuss NYT's greatest living songwriters, Oneohtrix Point Never, Beef season 2, Yung Lean, tech's new media obsession and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here 

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss Jia Tolentino, Goop Kitchen, Michel Houllebecq, Philip Johnson's Wolfhouse, LeBron and more.

Carrera Kurnik is a sociocultural anthropologist, futurist and the creator behind @internet.anthropology. Internet Anthropology is an anthropological study that treats the internet as a field site. We dive into trend forecasting, tech's obsession with cool, edgelord art, catching print, gifting origins and more. Follow Carrera's substack here.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here   

Dan and Brian discuss The Drama, music psyops, Craigslist theory of everything, Japanese athleisure, Gruns and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here 

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss The Masters, Soho House Japan, The Devil Wears Prada, Josh Kline's viral art world essay, IKEA furniture and more.

Jason Saft is the founder of Staged to Sell Home and a leader in the home staging and design industry. We dive into Zillow interiors, Kaws figurines, universal taste recommendations, realtors, Epstein's home and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here   

Christina Catherine Martinez is an art critic and comedian. She writes for Artforum, Art Agenda, Texte Zur Kunst, and sometimes for TV, including The Eric Andrew Show. She has been named a 'Comic to Watch' by New York Magazine. We dive into Abu Ghraib coffee shop vibes, criticism as an undignified profession, boyfriend jeans, serious clowning, Ross Dress for Less and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here   

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss bimbo Bryon Noem, Dan's Japan travel report, Wikipedia fairs, Ryan Murphy's Love Story, Cambodian scam centers and more.

Dan and Brian discuss BTS's new album, Oliver Laxe's Sirat, Jordan Wolfson, Korean looksmaxxing, The New New Museum, Y Combinator madlibs and more.     Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here       

Deaton Chris Anthony is a singer-songwriter and music producer who has worked with Charli XCX, Kanye, and PinkPantheress. We dive into geometric nightmares, working with Kanye, pro bowling dreams, creating through a persona, Sqirl and more. Deaton also gives us a peek into his music production process.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here 

To hear the rest, subscribe to our Patreon here       Dan and Brian discuss Oscars, Rene Redzepi, dirty soda, r/nycbike, Benjamin Millepied's Romeo and Juliet, how much New Yorkers make and more. 

Zack Bornstein is an Emmy nominated writer and director. He currently works as a writer and producer on Apple TV's Shrinking. We dive into breakup purchases, Lululemon pants, bad TV, keys to a good pitch and more. Follow him at @zackbornstein.     Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here 

Andrew Thomas Huang is an artist, filmmaker and Grammy-nominated music video director. We dive into what it's like working with Bjork, early MTV as inspiration, film production safaris, mouth breathing at screens, LA interactions and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here 

To hear the rest subscribe to our Patreon here     Dan and Brian discuss Dan's flaneur era, FX's Love Story, erotica salons, Oscar predictions and more.

Dan and Brian discuss Demna's Gucci, Frieze LA, La Horde, tech layoffs, mindful tennis coaches and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon here       Subscribe to our Youtube here 

George Civeris is a comedian, writer and cohost of the Straightio Lab podcast. He has a new standup special titled A Sense of Urgency out now on Amazon Prime. We dive into popstar fandoms, gay fashion rules, Julia Roberts' immunity to critique, having a food critic husband and more.        Subscribe to our Patreon here     Subscribe to our Youtube here

To hear the rest of our Patreon episodes subscribe at: patreon.com/middlebrow     Dan and Brian discuss Brian's modeling turn, Wuthering Heights, Olympics loyalty, Chinamaxxing and more.    

Harrison Fishman & Dylan Redford are the directors and creators of the HBO series 'Neighbors'. We dive into home ownership as a beacon of American values, art crits, visual language to enhance storytelling, casting for the show, Miami culture and more.        Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/middlebrow       Subscribe to our Youtube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod        

Dan and Brian discuss Chinese peptides, ideal sex temperature, Bi Gan's Resurrection and the Grammy's.         We are excited to announce the launch of our Middlebrow Patreon! To hear the rest of our Patreon exclusive episodes subscribe at patreon.com/middlebrow.      

Claire Parker is a New York based comedian and writer. She is also one of the cohosts of Good Noticings podcast. We dive into the Safdie brothers, tax havens, Democrat social strategies, Whitney Cummings, La-Z-Boy's and more.      Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/middlebrow   Subscribe to our Youtube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod

Dan and Brian discuss Noma LA, Kanye's apology, doomsday prepping, The Line, Alex Russell's Lurker and more. 

Dan and Brian discuss Oscar nominations, David Ellison, looksmaxxing, Italian Olympics, Pitchfork, Aman at Sea and more.

Dan and Brian discuss Park Chan Wook's 'No Other Choice', Australian Open's one-point slam, Pret a Manger, Charlie Rose, Thinking Machines and more. Subscribe to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod

Dan and Brian discuss their 'Ins and Outs' for 2026, Heated Rivalry, GQ, Ayoung Kim's Delivery Dancer and Supreme.   Subscribe to our Youtube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod

Dan and Brian discuss their 'Best Of' for 2025, Marty Supreme, cruise epiphanies, airport lounges and skincare routines. Here's our 'Best Of 2025' List: Music Brian: Oklou, Oxis Dan: Dijon, Geese, Nourished by Time, Viagra Boys, Clipse Movies Brian: Splitsville, It Was Just an Accident, Eddington, Sentimental Value Dan: Secret Agent, No Other Choice, Eddington for best movie of the year Books Brian: Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico, Bliss Montage by Ling Ma Art Dan: Jack Whitten retrospective at MoMA Subscribe to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod

Willett is a furniture and spatial designer and the creative behind his namesake company. We dive into his time working as a creative director for Kanye, the origin of his brand Willett, design trends that need to die, modern farmhouses and more. **Due to technical difficulties, the first 10-minutes of this episode has below-average audio quality. Apologies!!!!** Subscribe to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod

Jay Jurden is a New York based stand-up comedian, writer and actor. His new special, Yes Ma'am, is out now on Hulu. We dive into Black influence on comedy, Druski's exploitative practices, Republican sports, prep fashion, the financials of comedy specials and more. 

Dan and Brian discuss Cameron Winter's Carnegie Hall show, dating in China, experimental animation, Jafar Panahi's It Was Just An Accident, polyamorous moms and more.   Subscribe to our YouTube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod

Dan and Brian discuss Dijon, the bid for Warner Bros, Thanksgiving flight delays, Korean pilots, Hong Sang-Soo, parental brain rot, another self-help book and more.

Michael Diaz-Griffith is a writer, designer, historian and antiques envangelist. Michael brings his storytelling instinct and expertise to teach us about the world of antiques. We dive into why we should even collect in the first place, vintage vs. antiques, developing your eye, Bode, freaky objects and more.   Subscribe to our Youtube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod  

W. David Marx is an American fashion and culture writer who works and lives in Tokyo. He is also the author of Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century. We dive into Addison Rae, poptimism, Kanye in Japan, creative invention as a social good, solutions for a healthier cultural output, double sell-outs and more. Subscribe to our Youtube: www.youtube.com/@middlebrowpod Subscribe to David's newsletter: https://culture.ghost.io/  

Dan and Brian discuss Scott Galloway and the male loneliness epidemic, Ryan Murphy's All's Fair, Trump's Kennedy Center overhaul, Quaker meetings, unconventional sick remedies and more. 

Dan and Brian discuss HBO's I Love LA, is having a boyfriend embarassing, portrait of a young Zohran, brand strategists, acting with Richard Kind and more.   Susbscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Middlebrowpod/videos

Dan and Brian discuss Eleven Madison Park, gooning, Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind, low-effort Halloween costumes, dead internet accelerationism, NEO home robot and more. Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Middlebrowpod

Mindy Seu is a designer, educator, researcher and author of the Cyberfeminism Index. We dive into life as Gen Z's favorite multi-hyphenate professor, the halcyon days of the internet, asexual tech lords, and her case for scheduled sex. Plus, Mindy's forthcoming book and lecture performance tour - A Sexual History of the Internet.

Dan and Brian discuss Valentin Vacherot's historic run, being blocked by Alec Baldwin, A***e H**l (in memory of Diane Keaton), Sasha Gordon at David Zwirner, n+1's Managing Editor salary, Jia Tolentino sponcon and Love is Blind.

Mark Ronson is a DJ, Grammy-winning record producer and author of the new memoir Night People. We dive into the nostalgia of the 90s, superstar producer qualities, memoir worthy childhoods, corny music, soft clubbing, wedding songs as a way to cement legacy and more.  Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Middlebrowpod  

Dan and Brian discuss community, keeping a mood diary, Sora 2, AI alibi, Taylor Swift's artistry, Riyadh Comedy Festival, Tilly Norwood, Friend, Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, Chase Infiniti's internet history, neo-westerns and Woody Allen's fiction novel. Subscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Middlebrowpod

Alex Sujong Laughlin is the creator and host of the Try Hard podcast and co-owner of Defector Media. She is also the co-creator of the popular Normal Gossip podcast. We dive into Defector's profit-sharing model, internal company memos, Normal Gossip, SEC sorority life, secret handshakes, self-learning via Youtube, romaine lettuce, Ithaca and Zach Braff.

Dan and Brian discuss Happier Grocery, men's style icons, sitting straight, 9/11 in-flight announcement, Charlie Kirk's influence, Robert Redford, Waymo, Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Mark Ronson's book launch party, an incredible home in the North Fork, Brimfield Flea Market and Shakers.

Zoe Dubno is a writer whose debut novel Happiness and Love is out now. Her work has appeared in Granta, The New York Review of Books, The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian and elsewhere. We dive into galleys, reading at bookstores, dad-first marketing, Townes Van Zandt, horny bar/bat mitzvah season, Happiness and Love, autofiction, phone thiefs, celebrity book clubs, #justiceforelizabethgilbert and male beauty standards.

Gus Heagerty is a comedian, theatre director and actor who has cultivated a rabid online following for his hyper-specific characters. We dive into tales from the J.Crew retail floor, theatre fellowships, James Lipton and the art of the interview, Marin County, red light masks, Williamstown Theatre Festival, crisis pr teams, Shakespearean acting and Elizabeth Gilbert.

Emil DeRosa is a comedian, writer and dear friend of the podcast. He is also one half of The Ben and Emil show. We dive into the formalities of consuming your friend's work, Bruce Springsteen, the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce industrial complex, fancams, US Open drama, vertical mini dramas, Karl Ove Knausgaard's My Struggle, Kpop Demon Hunters, AI companionship and the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

Liana Finck is a cartoonist, illustrator and regular contributor to The New Yorker. We dive into conference room culture, Dunkin Donuts, art inspired by loneliness, 2x speed podcasts, self-help books, friendship dynamics, her shaky line style, God and the surrender to laughter. 

Dan and Brian discuss Marc Maron, a defense of performative men, delightful soap dispensers, Taylor Swift's podcast appearance, Jeff Bezos's James Bond, Wallpaper USA 400, friend stealing, Ardor by Matthew Gasda, the talented Mr. Joseph Awuah Darko, clout ssri, cultural villains and a study on perfectionism.

Theodore Bouloukos is an actor, aesthete and bon vivant, who was named 'A Secret Weapon of Independent Cinema' by The New Yorker. We dive into influencers breaking into the acting world, video art, dressing in all-black, the democratization of luxury, street etiquette, a defense of the aristocracy, hip hop, the culture of obviousness, tumblr fan pages, celebrity stylists, living richly and a call to action for actors.

Dan and Brian discuss Bushwick, Maine culture, "high trust society", Ben Shelton, US Open's reality dating show, Sydney Sweeney's ad, snack abstinence, TruFru, Together, Franco brothers, The Naked Gun and Outdoor Voices.

Dan and Brian discuss curiously named English delicacies, temperature disregulation, Oasis fever, Montana, Teddy Roosevelt, a taste of Breitbart News, pre-screenwriting cold plunge, My Neighbor Totoro in the West End, Jang Sa Ik's song Flower Viewing, Stoner by John Williams and tennis at The Queen's Club. 

Dan and Brian discuss UK heat waves, Wimbledon queues, inverse Anthony Bourdain, pro tennis' mental health problem, Bloomsbury Group, Brian's New Yorker piece, Lena Dunham's Too Much, NYT's video stars and Justin Bieber.

Recho Omondi, host and creator of the fashion podcast The Cutting Room Floor, is known for her candid interviews with the fashion industry's biggest movers and shakers . We dive into FiDi swag, Wicked, creative director musical chairs, Alessandro Michele as a case study, streetwear, her namesake label, The Cutting Room Floor, Anna Wintour, Mtv's lasting impact, haters as fans and queer fragrance collectives. 

Delaney Rowe, actor, comedian and writer, has taken over your social media timelines with her satirical movie character cliches. We dive into theatre ruining your life, being called "insufferable", private chefs, Paris, Celine Song's Materialists, viral panic, hosting a dinner party like a pro and hot dads.

Dan and Brian discuss the return to a grindset mentality, Zohran Mamdani, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, NYT top 100 best movies of the 21st century, Peter Thiel and the AI draft frenzy. 

Jason Zinoman, critic at large for the Culture section of the NYT and the paper's comedy critic, digs into the how and why behind a well-crafted joke. We dive into hot and rich comedians, marketing at the expense of craft, Youtube, SNL's successor, a defense of clown, critiquing without bias, comedy pet peeves, late night talk shows and the lost art of making everyone laugh.

Dan and Brian discuss fast casual two a days, tourists from your own country, bourgeois bohemians, France's smoking ban, Jannik Sinner, environments to cultivate greatness, French street artist Invader, Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme, Talking Heads new music video, Vincenzo Latronico's Perfection and vibe coding.

Kareem Rahma, comedian and host of Subway Takes, knows how to grab your attention. We dive into personal rebrands, a case against the gym, getting papped, Keith McNally, meditations in Minneapolis, Wernher von Braun, Subway Takes, Sex and the City, changing your name, Ben Affleck and future goals.  *Note: Audio quality dips slightly between 38-45 minutes due to technical difficulties.

David Michon, writer and creator of the design newsletter For Scale, can help you unlock the supreme potential of your domestic space. We dive into design week events, bringing critique back into the mainstream, the spiritual weight of a couch, interior design as self harm, dude apartments, dupe culture, white boucle, false notions of completeness, cinema interiors and LA restaurants.    Read David's newsletter: https://forscale.substack.com/

Dan and Brian discuss almond croissants, expensive water, European air conditioning, Cannes Film Festival, mimetic desire, America's middle-aged sweethearts, Mr. Beast's glow up, content creators, the final Mission Impossible and the Tate Modern.

Emily Sundberg, writer and creator of the daily business newsletter Feed Me, always has the inside scoop on New York enterprise. We dive into being on your British tip, Gem Home, business group chats, Criterion collection, East Hampton Star, girlboss 2.0, gossip, Substack's value proposition and another dumb app idea.  Link to Emily's newsletter: https://www.readfeedme.com/

Dan and Brian discuss what it means to have an American pope, Donald Trump for HGTV, a defense of West Village girlies, let them theory, Andrea Long Chu's bars, Andrew DeYoung's Friendship, Tim Robinson style comedy, Cluely and another dumb app idea. 

Dan and Brian discuss this year's Met Gala theme, buying the Kanye dip, Lena Dunham's New Yorker piece, being a "from person", American lean, Zohran, Constance Tsang's Blue Sun Palace, Artichoke Pizza, performing at Red Rocks amphitheatre and Liveball.

Dan and Brian discuss secret super powers, comfortable servers, weather appropriate attire, The Four Horsemen, Resy insights, Dungeons and Dragons, Lorde, live readings and Ryan Coogler's Sinners.

Dan and Brian discuss the pope, jacked Ralph Fiennes, Chelsea gallery shows, The Masters, nepo athletes, 4dx film screenings, Salone del Mobile, Athens and European reservation systems. Athens Recs  Shops: Hyper Hypo, It's a Shirt, Mouki Mou, Phaon Food: Seychelles, Taverna Oikonomou, Ouzeri lesvos, Wine is Fine  Galleries: Michael Werner, Breeder Gallery Stay: Ace Hotel Athens

Liza Treyger, standup comedian, is all about curating good energy on and off stage. We dive into stage animals, Law & Order: SVU, going out until 6am, Soulcycle, crowdwork, luck, her new Netflix special and being out on ideas.

Dan and Brian discuss romance audiobooks, the case against shorts, protein intake levels, Netflix's Adolescence, Mr. Beast's newest venture, ai voice models, Atelier Jolie and The White Lotus.  

Noah Johnson, Editor in Chief of Highsnobiety, has quietly shaped what you've worn over the past decade. We dive into projecting hobby expertise, being a menswear grim reaper, the exquisite corpse era of fashion, Substack, foodie culture, A24 as an adjective and Evan Kinori.

Dan and Brian discuss Playboi Carti's I Am Music, Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17, probiotic sodas, entrepreneurial killer instincts, Samuel Beckett, yonder pouches, innovative restroom solutions and Anne Imhof's DOOM.

Moss Perricone, writer for Saturday Night Live, knows how to craft a good joke. We dive into open mic Stockholm Syndrome, how being too stylish can signal fiscal irresponsibility, onboarding at SNL, pitch superstitions and the 50th anniversary special.

Wyna Liu, NYT puzzle editor and writer of the popular Connections game, crafts puzzles that provoke both anguish and joy. We dive into her personal morning game rituals, puzzle cruises, NYT games lab, the mechanics behind a good board and the beauty of applying constraints to our own lives.

Dan and Brian discuss high fashion podcast collabs, The Razzie Awards, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Koch brothers, architecture salaries, posthumous recognition, Tony Tulathimutte's Rejection and dumb phones.

Dan and Brian discuss return to office productivity, the false promise of invisalign, country cottage cosmetic industries, New York uber ratings, New Yorker humor pieces, LA art fairs, Tim Cook swag, Timothee Chalamet's earnest acceptance speech and Delmonico's.

Dan and Brian discuss the spirit of LA being alive and well, chasing winter, mumblecore films, traveling through SFO, Hollywood accounting, flight risks, jury duty on a shoplifting trial, RFK Jr and the SNL 50th anniversary.

Jeremiah Stone, chef and co-owner of Wildair and Bar Contra, has shaped New York's downtown dining culture. We dive into breakfast routines, the underappreciated art of dessert, insider tips for restaurant bookings, critics, Noma's true influence in fine dining, Kitchen Confidential 2.0, and the pressures of staff meal.

Dan and Brian discuss the fall of TED and pop psychology, dressing up for standup audiences, Sundance film inspo, jury duty avoidance tactics, Madonna at the Comedy Cellar, Ramell Ross's Nickel Boys, Randall's Island, new right wing influencers and DeepSeek. 

Alex Hartman, creator of the viral meme account 'Nolita Dirtbag,' chronicles the absurdities of the 'coastal elite'. We dive into Bryan Johnson's quest for immortality, buying things from social media ads, the future of office spaces, sneaky musicals, memes as art, and the enduring mystique of Chet Hanks.

Dan and Brian discuss David Lynch, actually reading Playboy for the articles, Jamie xx UK bangers, buzzy downtown restaurant Bridges, NYPD tow pounds, movie laughs and Zuck's masculinity crusade.

Avery Trufelman, podcaster and host of 'Articles of Interest,' unpacks how we express ourselves through what we wear. We dive into the rise and fall of millennial excellence, Wikipedia editor tryouts, a case study for anonymous bullying, our personal style journeys and her upcoming literary debut.

Dan and Brian discuss American creature comforts, digital detoxes, Brady Corbet's The Brutalist, Sally Rooney's Intermezzo and our favs of 2024.

Dan and Brian discuss famous sightings at an experimental play, A Real Pain by Jesse Eisenberg, Spotify's plot against musicians, moral panic around celebrity infidelity and our ins and outs for the new year.

Harry Krinsky, host of the Nothing But Respect podcast, brings his eye for NBA culture and deep appreciation for good hangs to Middlebrow. We explore how media training killed sports personalities, the death of public social media engagement, the myth of run clubs, third spaces and recurring matches on online dating apps.

Noelle Perdue, porn historian and writer, traces the evolving boundaries of obscenity. We explore the definition of porn, algorithmic influences to our desire, tradwives, old playboys and fetishes.

Dan and Brian discuss the online footprint of today's assassins, stress addiction, Disclaimer on Apple TV, coffee shop zoom calls, Luna Luna, Dutch Bros and America's disappearing middle taste.

Tony award-winning playwright David Adjmi (Stereophonic) explores the creative aftermath of success. We chat about the tensions between artistic authenticity, creative ambition, and the weight of accomplishment.

Dan and Brian discuss friendsgiving as a concept, the millennial concert going experience, Paul Mescal and Denzel in Gladiator 2, Sunset Blvd on Broadway, Hauser and Wirth's restaurant and Rafa's retirement.

Dan and Brian discuss being personality hires for a J.Crew campaign, juggalo aesthetics, unicycle guys, becoming Joe Rogan of the left, virtual queues and the genius of Christian Marclay's 'The Clock'. 

Designer and NYU media studies professor Ruby Thelot investigates the cultural dynamics of online spaces. Through his research, we discuss the act of being online, forms of gatekeeping, the Drake academic symposium and ways to become a better hater.

Dan and Brian discuss halloween costume effort, diversifying racism, Sean Baker's Anora, the truth about Blue Zones, Malcolm Gladwell-isms, testosterone replacement therapy and Hey Dude shoes.

Joss Fong, co-creator and host of the popular YouTube series "Howtown," brings her digital storytelling expertise from her time as a founding member of Vox's video team to dissect the evolving landscape of online media. We dive into generational divides, the challenges of public-facing creativity, ways to measure happiness and other possible "how do they know" explorations.

Award-winning journalist Bianca Bosker, author of the NYT bestseller "Get the Picture," immersed herself in New York's fine art world to understand its enduring appeal. We explore her findings, covering art literacy, market politics, artificial scarcity, and ways to disrupt the industry.

Gen Z workforce, Adam Neumann deja vu, Vampire Weekend concert report, partiful, industry parties and the agony and ecstasy of Megalopolis 

Chilling at a $60M dollar home, classical music, Mk.gee at Terminal 5, Hudson NY as a concept, the appeal of ugly art and reading aptitude in decline

Andrew Yang jump scare, GQ behind the scenes, menswear inside job, gym culture and wellness tips that actually work

Politico drama, journalism twitter, romantasy novels, Mr. Beast evil guide to success, Substack writers and follow-unfollow etiquette  

Fashion's coolness index, Stereophonic, a Jeff Bezos sighting, secret Uniqlo ad, elevated street food and panel culture

Founder Mode, "museum" experiences, college dorm room designers, Job on Broadway and therapy content

Male vs. female gaze celebrity, US Open aesthetics, corporate bowl lunches, Burning Man art and health optimization

LA's hotness distortion field, calculated risks, selling "mcm" furniture, Pete Wells, dining out in NY and the Ryan Reynolds multiverse

Tennis court justice, fashion devours film, a Brian Eno doc and some fire Japanese woodblock prints at the Brooklyn Museum