Sampler

Wendy Zukerman, host of the new Gimlet show Science Vs, introduces Brittany to some of her favorite Aussie podcasts. Science Vs launches July 28, and you can check out a sneak peek wherever you listen to podcasts.**Warning, this episode contains adult language**Episode #21 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Burn Your Passport, "Episode 6: The Two Stans"Better Off Dead with Andrew Denton, "#4: It can never be perfect, so why try and improve it?"Special Broadcasting Service's True Stories, "S2 Ep3: Ex-Yugos"The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, Kate Parkinson-Morgan, Matthew Nelson and Brittany Luse.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Enoch Kim and Matthew Boll.Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.One last note: another Gimlet Media podcast, Surprisingly Awesome, is looking for a couple that's willing to let them record their wedding. If you're getting married in September, and are interested in inviting Surprisingly Awesome to record your wedding from start to finish, fill out the form at SAlistener.com.Our Sponsors:Ebay (go to ebay.com/openforbusiness to learn more about the show)Audible (go to http://audible.com/Sampler to start your free 30-day trial and to receive a free audiobook)

Brittany travels to NPR to meet the women behind the hit science podcast Invisibilia and learn more about their latest season. Things quickly get emotional... and a little musical.**Warning, this episode contains adult language**Episode #20 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):Love Me, "Episode 4: Falling"Invisibilia, "Entanglement"Slate's DoubleX Gabfest, "Are Hobbies Sexist?"How to Be Amazing with Michael Ian Black, "#27: Audra McDonald"The Allusionist, "Architecting About Dance"The Facts:This episode was produced by Kate Parkinson-Morgan, Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.Our Sponsors:Ebay (go to ebay.com/openforbusiness to learn more about the show)Spotify (Go to spotify.com/discoverweekly to learn more)

Brittany bravely leads us into the raunchy, bizarre world of "My Dad Wrote A Porno," which is exactly as it sounds: a man reading aloud his father's amateur erotic novel.**Warning, this episode contains adult language and sexual content**Episode #19 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):All clips featured in this episode are from the show, My Dad Wrote A Porno.Episode 1: "The Job Interview"Episode 12: "The Duchess Comes Clean"Episode 10: "Sunday Night, 11:55 p.m."Episode 9: "The Horse and Jockey"The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips. Additional music in the show was by Takstar.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.And Sspecial thanks to Harry Graham.Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media. Our Sponsors:Ebay (go to ebay.com/openforbusiness to learn more about the show)Spotify (Go to spotify.com/discoverweekly to learn more)

We asked listeners to recommend funny podcast moments, and boy, did they come through! Our senior producer Sarah plays some of the best suggestions for Brittany.**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #18 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):The Great Debates, "Episode 68: Parades Are a Waste Of Time and Resources" (recommended by listener David Hart)CoolGames Inc, "Episode 9: Basketball Ignoring Simulator (feat. Tara Long)" (recommended by listener Ross Llewallyn)Harmontown, "Episode 135: Wide" (recommended by listener Matt Young)The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.Additional music in the show was by Bobby Lord.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.Our Sponsors:Framebridge (For 15% off your first order, go to Framebridge.com and enter the promo code SAMPLER)Blue Apron (Get your first two meals for free using www.blueapron.com/Sampler)

Brittany dives deep into the art of storytelling and interviewing with Max Linsky, co-host of the Longform podcast.Episode #17 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):Longform Podcast, "#75: George Saunders"What the Hell Happened in East New York? Episode 1: 'Obsession'Modern Love, "My First Lesson in Motherhood"Dunkumentaries, "Episode 1: Sneaker Wars"The Bill Simmons Podcast, "Episode 87 with Chuck Klosterman and David Shoemaker"The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.Additional music in the show was by Cobey Bienert.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.Our Sponsors:Audible (Go to Audible.com/Sampler and get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook)Squarespace (Use the offer code "Sampler" to get 10-percent off your first purchase)

Brittany plays some surprising clips for the people who got her into podcasting: the hilarious Kid Fury and Crissle, hosts of The Read.**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #16 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):The Read, "Kanye, Shut Your Black Ass Up"The Crimson Wave, "Episode 45 - Ashley Moffatt"Doug Loves Movies, "February 4 - Ben Schwartz, Noel Wells, Neal Brennan and Ken Reid guest"The Read, "The Mailbag"The Read, "Say No To F**k Boys"The Read, "The Upheaval"Switched on Pop, "23. Hotline Hello, Featuring Drake and Adele"Anna Faris is Unqualified, "Episode #22: Shaquille O'Neal"The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips. The show was mixed by Matthew Boll and David Herman.Thanks to Ellie Gordon-Moershel for alerting us to The Crimson Wave clip and to Jennifer Liao for the Doug Loves Movies clip. Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.Our Sponsors:Casper (Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting www.casper.com/sampler and using the promo code SAMPLER at checkout)Framebridge (For 15% off your first order, go to Framebridge.com and enter the promo code SAMPLER)

Sarah Koenig, host & co-creator of Serial, tells Brittany about her love of improv, why she can't watch crime shows anymore, and how the podcasting world has boomed in the wake of Serial.**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #15 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):Hello from the Magic Tavern, “Episode 53, Tom the Nominee”The New Yorker Radio Hour, "Episode 17: Cuba Gooding Jr., on O.J. Simpson, and Embracing Insomnia"Task and Purpose Radio, "Episode 15: Saying Goodbye to Serial Season 2"Sparkle and Circulate with Justin Sayre, "Episode 15, Fancy and Fabulous with Nathan Lee Graham"The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.And special thanks to Nick Thorburn and Mark Phillips, who made the scores for Serial.And thanks to Dave Kestenbaum, for sending the podcast, Hello from the Magic Tavern our way.Our Sponsors:Sonos (To learn more about Sonos, go to Sonos.com/Sampler)Framebridge (Enter the promo code "Sampler" for 15% off your first order)

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #14 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):NPR's Morning Edition, "Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' Is Defiant In The Midst Of Upheaval"The Read, "Lilac Lemonade"Slate's Trumpcast, "No Koch Money," (sketch by Steve Waltien of Second City)Jalen & Jacoby Show, "Warriors Breakin' Records Even Without Wardell, 1st Round Sweeps, Lemonade Served, Bryon Scott Fired and Twitter Questions: 4/25/16"TalkPoverty Radio, "Lemonade"Another Round, "I am Lola LaFway (With Nichole Perkins)The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Our Sponsors:SonosFramebridge (Use the offer code SAMPLER for 15% off your first order)Blue Apron (Enjoy two meals free on your first order)

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #13 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/show/sampler for links to all episodes):StarTalk Radio - George Takei and the Legacy of Star TrekFlash Forward, Episode 2, Love at First Bot On Being, with Nikki Giovanni - Soul Food, Sex, and SpaceThe Longest Shortest TimeThe Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan. It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Alex BlumbergOur theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.**Correction: In a previous version of this show, we identified the guest in the Flash Forward clip as Madeline Ashby. The guest featured in the clip was actually Shelly Ronen.**Our Sponsors:Stamps.com (Click the microphone on the homepage and use promo code "Sampler")Audible.com/Sampler (Get your free audio book!)Squarespace.com (Use promo code "Sampler" for 10% off first purchase)

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #12 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/show/sampler for links to all episodes):The Eater Upsell, Episode 17: Alton Brown Is The Food World's Philosopher KingThe Sporkful: Other People’s Food Pt. 1: White Chef, Mexican FoodThe Sporkful: Other People's Food Pt. 2: What's 'Poor People's Food?'The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan. It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Austin Mitchell and Eric Eddings.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.Additional music in the show was made by Bobby Lord.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Our Sponsors:Stamps.com (Click the microphone on the homepage and use promo code "Sampler")Squarespace.com (Use promo code "Sampler" for 10% off first purchase)Sonos.com/Sampler

Brittany cracks the archives and pays a special tribute to Orson Welles. And Sampler's senior producer Sarah Abdurrahman plays Brittany some spooky stuff. **Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #11 features clips from the following episodes (please go to www.gimletmedia.com/show/Sampler for the hyperlinks):Orson Welles' 'The Hitchhiker,' by Lucille Fletcher, featured on Relic RadioLimetown, Episode 2: 'Winona'The Truth, 'Don't Touch a Thing' No Sleep Podcast, Season 3, Episode 23, 'Morning Mail'The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, Chris Neary, Caitlin Kenney, Matthew Nelson and Brittany Luse. It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Alex Blumberg. Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Austin Thompson with music production by Matthew Boll. Our Sponsors:Ministry of Supply (Use offer code 'Sampler15')Audible.com/Sampler (Get your first book free!)Sonos.com/Sampler

This week, Anna Sale talks Death, Sex, and Money with Brittany. **Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #10 features clips from the following episodes (please go to www.gimletmedia.com/show/Sampler for the hyperlinks):Death, Sex, and Money Episode with Dan Savage: Dan Savage Says Cheating Happens. And That's OK.First Time, Last Time with Joe LoyaFresh Air with Tim Gunn: On and Off the Runway 'Life Is a Big Collaboration'Only Human, 'Who Are You Calling Inspiring?'The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse. It was edited by Peter Clowney and Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Stevie Lane.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Marc Phillips. The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Our Sponsors:Sonos (Sonos.com/Sampler)Squarespace (use offer code SAMPLER to get 10% off your first purchase)Sabra Guacamole 

This week, special guests from ReplyAll hosts Alex Goldman and PJ Vogt play Brittany some funnies - all clips from comedy shows. **Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #9 features clips from the following episodes (please go to www.gimletmedia.com/show/Sampler for the hyperlinks):Comedy Bang Bang Episode #148You Made It Weird #51 with Kurt BraunohlerBone Zone #199 with Mark ProkschThe Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse. It was edited by Peter Clowney and Annie-Rose Strasser. Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Marc Phillips. Other original music by Bobby Lord. The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.PJ's 'Introductory Guide to Comedy Bang Bang':OUT OF BLEEPSStart at 28 minutes in. It’s James Adomian playing this guy named Tom Leykis, who is an actual, real life horrible misogynist AM radio guy. It makes me laugh until my stomach hurts. It is also a good example of how you can have a misogynist character in a comedy thing without the thing itself being hateful? Also amy poehler is such an amazing straight man.https://soundcloud.com/comedybangbang/out-of-bleepsTIME BOBBIESThis episode starts good and goes somewhere transcendent. Also, it highlights one of the ways the show’s strengths, which is just like, the Olympics but instead of good athletes it’s just people with really great imaginations.https://soundcloud.com/comedybangbang/time-bobbyFARTS AND PROCREATIONThis is a weird one to include as a primer. It’s maybe my favorite, but it’s like a particularly stinky cheese. Like, whatever the acquired taste you need to like this show I think this is the episode that rewards it the most. But it also just makes me laugh and is like, a break-in-case-of-emergency gloomy day antidote type of episode.https://soundcloud.com/comedybangbang/farts-and-procreationOur Sponsors:Stamps.com (click on microphone on homepage and enter 'SAMPLER')Sabra Guacamole Audible.com (use 'Sampler' code for your first free book!)

This week, Brittany and co-host Chris Neary dive deep into one podcast all about Disney, and the love story behind it. Featuring an interview with the host of "A Window to the Magic," Paul Barriehttp://www.windowtothemagic.com/podcast.html The Facts:This episode was edited by Caitlin Kenney and Annie-Rose Strasser.It was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Chris Neary, Matthew Nelson, Rose Reid, and Brittany Luse.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian.  Our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.Matthew Boll mixed this episode.Our Sponsors:Stamps.com (Get a free 4 week trial + $110 bonus offer! Go to stamps.com and click on microphone icon on top right corner of page; use "Sampler" as promo code)Sabra GuacamoleBlue Apron (Get your first two meals for free using www.blueapron.com/Sampler)Show your love!Go to iTunes and fill out a review, we'll love you forever :)

This week, Brittany guides us through the world of relationships...with a special interview from Relationship Goals podcast makers Danyel Smith and Elliott Wilson.**Warning, this episode contains adult language and material.**Episode #7 features clips from the following episodes:Grownups Who Read Things They Wrote When They Were Kids Episode 212: "Mom always said MSN was the devil" (Toronto) -  https://grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com/episode/212/StarTalk Radio - Cosmic Queries - Science of Love - http://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-the-science-of-love/Relationship Goals - Episode 07: Shine Together - https://soundcloud.com/danyelliott-1/episode-07-shine-togetherThe Facts:This episode was edited by Caitlin Kenney and Annie-Rose Strasser.It was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Chris Neary, Matthew Nelson, Rose Reid, and Brittany Luse.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian.  You can download it here for free.Our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.Matthew Boll and Rick Kwan mixed this episode.Our Sponsors:Stamps.com (Get a free 4 week trial + $110 bonus offer! Go to stamps.com and click on microphone icon on top right corner of page; use "Sampler" as promo code)Casper (Get $50 towards any purchase using www.casper.com/Sampler; use "Sampler" for promo code at checkout)Blue Apron (Get your first two meals for free using www.blueapron.com/Sampler)