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The Short
The Short is a short (don't let the creative naming overwhelm you) daily podcast dedicated to providing thoughts and opinions on one topic. Topics will range from sports, to news, to politics, to pop culture. If you have any specific requests for a podcast, please leave a comment in the podcast section, or tweet to our host @samgillmer with your ideas
Bike rides, sunshine, drinks, and friends. Today on The Short, we talk about how the little things in life can really help improve your happiness.
Kanye is back on Twitter, and is dishing out opinions...and Twitter is responding with their own opinions. Today on The Short, we talk about opinions, where they are valid and not so valid, and what our relationship with performers is across their art and personal lives.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a precarious position. They've found success under coach Tom Thibodeau, but is he the right coach for them moving forward? Today on The Short, we talk about incremental value and how that applies to sports and entertainment.
Marc Maron is an incredible interviewer. Today on The Short, we talk about what makes him a good interviewer, and how asking questions can lead to a real sense of fulfillment in life.
Beyoncé slayed Coachella; not only as a performer, but also as a brand manager. Today's episode talks about how Beyoncé's greatest skill is perhaps the way in which she managers her personal brand.
GQ Article Referenced: https://www.gq.com/story/beyonce-cover-story-interview-gq-february-2013
It's easy to get wrapped up in expectations for the new hotness that's being released. Do expectations ruin the experience of consuming content? We talk about that and more on today's episode of The Short.
Celebrities have gone on talk shows and podcasts since the dawn of time to promote their new projects. Today on The Short, we talk about why they do it, which type of person is successful in these appearances, and the significance of self-promotion.
Some TV is best watched alone. Westworld falls into this category. On this episode, we explore how TV may be best consumed alone at times, how that's reflected in ratings, and how that can tear a relationship apart!
"The side hustle" is a term that's, for lack of a better phrasing, en vogue. On today's episode we explore what a side hustle is and why we think it's a worthwhile endeavor. We then jump in to our daily recommendation (hint; it's Casey Neistat's YouTube Channel).
Today's episode dives into the hypebeast culture. We discuss what hypebeasts are, how we should think about them from a cultural perspective, and whether or not they are chasing art, or simply paying too much for a pair of shoes.
I don't celebrate Easter, but often find people assuming I do and asking what I'm doing for Easter. You know what they say about people who assume.
FX passed on Donald Glover's animated 'Deadpool' TV show. Today on The Short, we talk about how organizations underutilize talent, and how they can be better at putting talent in positions to succeed.
DNAInfo brought hyperlocal news to its readers. Today's episode is centered on the differences between hyperlocal news, and regular old local news, and how hyperlocal news builds a community and is just the type of platform we need in the information age.
Internet top ten lists were a turning point in the history of the internet. It was a wild time back then, what with irreverent lists and their topics of whimsy. On this episode, we take a look back at how internet culture evolved, and why it is the way that it is now.
I'm here to let you in on a secret...LinkedIn is the best dating site on the internet. Doubt me? Then cash me outside...on a walk...while listening to this episode of The Short.
YOU HAD ONE JOB! Donald Trump, ignoring his squad, couldn't help but congratulate Vlad Putin on his election victory. Did he need to? What are his compulsions? Why do all of his international friends suck?