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Bonus: Mailbag

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Bonus: Mailbag

Longform

2024/06/26
Longform

Longform

2024/06/26
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The hosts answer a few listener questions. Evan’s picks for some podcasts to try: Creative Nonfiction Press Box The Stacks Podcast: Sunday Long Read True Stories Question Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Highlights

This episode serves as a reflective mailbag session where the hosts look back on twelve years of their long-form interview podcast, sharing candid insights about its evolution, challenges, and enduring meaning.
02:58
Lacking faith in institutions but having confidence in people
11:33
An eight-year email oversight at Longform.org stemmed from fear of checking unread messages
24:32
Guests now appear across many podcasts, reducing the uniqueness of interviews
30:42
Less thinking and being present during an interview lead to better results
38:31
Things often cut from the show include self-references, people crediting colleagues, and praise for the show
41:00
Corey thanks the hosts for a decade-plus of great storytelling that accompanied him through various life events

Chapters

Why does longform journalism keep going when magazines fade?
00:00
What happens when you can’t say yes to every great author?
11:33
Is this podcast a brand—or just three people making something together?
16:35
How do you learn to stop talking and start listening in an interview?
27:10
Who are the invisible voices that made every episode possible?
36:04
What does it mean when a listener says your show was there for their whole adult life?
41:00

Transcript

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