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This week, Ira is joined by theatre-obsessed culture critics Soraya McDonald and Juan Ramírez for a post-mortem conversation about the Tonys and the recently concluded theatre season in New York. Juan is the Chief Critic at Theatrely and Soraya was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. The three share some bourbon and pull back the curtain on everything Broadway and Off-Broadway. They discuss what makes colorblind casting work (and when it falls flat) and why Henrik Ibsen was a gaggy queen. Pour yourself a drink before you watch this recap… and get ready to be gagged a few times.
00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III
02:17 Critics Soraya McDonald and Juan Ramírez on Theater
03:38 Award Seasons, Broadway Revivals, and Artistic Merits
09:21 The Evolving Conversation Around Colorblind Casting
14:49 Identity, Representation, and the Commercial Stage
25:46 Stage-to-Screen Adaptations and Modern Audiences
28:42 Artistic Risks, Budget Constraints, and Regional Ecosystems
33:16 Classic Playwrights, Tennessee Williams, and Henrik Ibsen
37:57 The Public Theater’s Romeo and Juliet as Border-Crossed Lovers
44:48 Pink, Live Hosting and The Tony Awards
47:30 Jukebox Musicals, Missy Elliot, and Pop Music Icons
49:40 Vocal Mastery, Carmen Hip-hopera, and Historic Opera
53:41 Closing Reflections on Dream Revivals and Nightmare Revivals
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This week on Feedback, Ira sits down with journalist, Engagement Party co-host, and NPR icon Audie Cornish for a conversation about interviewing, internet culture, and what makes a great conversation actually work. Together, they unpack the ingredients of a successful culture podcast, the ever-changing social media landscape (from Reddit to Bluesky to Threads), the evolution of the Heated Rivalry fandom, and the ways reality TV has reshaped how we communicate. Plus, Audie shares why asking the right questions is an art in and of itself.
00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III
03:53 Audie Cornish on Interviewing and Meaningful Conversations
08:12 What Makes a Great Culture Podcast?
15:36 Navigating Reddit, Bluesky, Threads, and Today’s Internet
21:08 Reality Television’s Influence on Modern Communication
28:42 Online Identity and the Rise of “Main Character” Culture
35:15 Journalism, Trust, and the Value of Thoughtful Reporting
44:18 Reading Habits, Books, and Discovering New Writers
50:27 Longform Writing, Attention Spans, and Media Consumption
56:17 The Social Reckoning, Tech Culture, and Modern Storytelling
01:02:45 Public Figures, Power, and Our Fascination with Tech Leaders
01:08:30 Closing Reflections on Curiosity, Media, and Better Conversations
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Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix join Ira for a conversation straight from their group chat. In just one episode, they cover Summer House, Love Island, bandwagon culture, self-improvement books, movie theater snacks, the surreal experience of moving their podcast to Higher Ground Audio, and, in the process, becoming Michelle Obama's newest nieces. Plus, as always, plenty of extremely online opinions.
01:45 The Connection Between The Knicks and Bravo
07:31 Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix join the conversation
08:34 Summer House Discussion
14:55 Bandwagon Culture
20:36 Dissecting The Artist's Way
24:41 The New York Liberty Experience
28:22 West Wilson, Beta Blockers, and the appreciation for Kyle Cooke
40:05 Their podcast partnership with Higher Ground
45:31 Food in movie theaters and the smashburger agenda
48:12 Love Island USA Season 8 Discussion
55:45 July Leos vs August Leos
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In the very first episode of Feedback, Ira Madison III is joined by comedian, actor, writer, and friend Jay Jurden. Together, they dig into the current world of comedy, how conspiracy theories spread over the internet, and the surprising reason Jay loves West Village girlies (not including you, West Wilson and Amanda Batula). And of course, they're getting into the Summer House of it all. We're so back!
00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III
01:18 Ira’s Summer Reading Recommendations
09:40 Jay Jurden Joins the Conversation
13:00 Discussing One Battle After Another and Movie Culture
20:32 Theo Von, Road Rules, and the Evolution of Reality TV
23:07 Internet Culture and the Incentives Behind Viral Opinions
24:41 Expertise, Commentary, and the Rise of Online Hot Takes
32:00 Comedy, Accountability, and Public Criticism
35:50 Audience Responsibility, the Role of the Comedian, and Dave Chappelle
40:15 Homophobia & Transphobia in Stand-Up Comedy
49:27 Comedy in the Age of YouTube and Podcasts
53:42 Conspiracy Culture, Modern Comedy, and Jack Harlow
57:23 Miley Cyrus and the Art of Reinvention
58:54 Podcasting Today: Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, and Media Influence
01:03:50 Closing Thoughts
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After a year off, Ira is back on the mic. Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly pop culture digest unpacking the stories, internet obsessions, and debates lighting up your group chats. Joined by friends and cultural tastemakers, Ira dives into entertainment, politics, media, and the increasingly online world that's reshaping how we think, argue, and stay relevant. New episodes every Thursday.
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