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Week in the World: Lindsay Lohan Takes the Cake Edition

This roundup’s strongest piece of journalism goes to Stephen Rodrick, contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine and contributing editor at Men’s Journal, for his piece Times, “Here is What...

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What to Listen to: Jeff Garlin and Friends

The mark of a great comedy podcast is having to give this caveat: if you aren’t comfortable laughing to yourself in public, best to listen to this one at home alone. Every one of the now seven episodes...

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Week in the World: Podcasts Galore

It’s been a big month in podcast world. Here are a few that have been especially amazing. Judd Apatow sat down at Largo for Jeff Garlin’s incredible live show By the Way, in Conversation with Jeff...

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A History of Hip-Hop in Six Easy Listens

This post originally ran on Longreads, where I now contribute a monthly podcast roundup. Hip hop began in the 1970s as an underground movement; today it’s everywhere. From house parties in the suburbs...

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Link roundup for the week of September 9

Lots of interesting publishing news and opinions this week. Share your favorite articles in the comments section. E-books and Readers 71% of travelers prefer to fly with printed books. Good E-Reader...

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Link roundup for the week of September 16

Here’s this week’s roundup of publishing and tech news. Link to your favorite stories in the comments section. E-books and Readers Trade e-book sales growth continues to slow through first half of...

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Podcast Roundup: Comedians

Today, it seems like everyone has a favorite comedian; it’s almost hard not to. With great work being done for the big screen all the way down to mobile devices, smart, funny entertainment is more...

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Charlie Chaplin in New York

Born in London in 1889, legendary comic actor Charlie Chaplin grew up poor. He was the son of a singer who often found herself out of work due to poor health. Together with his older brother, Sydney,...

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Favorite Podcasts of 2013

My good buddy David over at Largehearted Boy every year rounds up year-end lists featuring books and music. On his suggestion, here’s my list of the podcasts I couldn’t stop listening to. By the Way...

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Week in the World: New music, new love, British TV, and more

Here’s a roundup of what’s been occupying my time these past few weeks. St. Vincent’s new album, eponymously named St. Vincent, is out this week. If you haven’t heard her music yet, think Bjork and...

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