The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Conversations that people are afraid to have with the people they're afraid of.
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Gray Area tells true stories of people who are dealing with this whole thing we call justice, people who are trying to get beyond labels of right and wrong or good and evil to get to something bigger – redemption. We make documentaries for your ears.
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We talk about the forgotten history of racism and have a better way of understanding the past to to enlighten our future.
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Step into the world of the many ordinary but not so ordinary people like you.
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The Gray Area is an audio drama anthology series, with very subtle and ever growing changes in the stories. It features talking animals, mysteriously enthusiastic receptionists, deranged scientists, a genius writer, strange portals that open into other universes, impostor gods, formidable business tycoons, alien invaders, and many, many demons.
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Each day on SI Now, Maggie Gray sits down with some of the brightest stars and biggest newsmakers in the world of sports. On “The Gray Area With Maggie Gray,” Maggie gives listeners the inside story behind those interviews, and offers her opinion on the sports news of the week.
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Gaming in the Gray Area is a fun gaming-centric podcast! We talk about gaming news and what we've been playing.
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A podcast for girls who are too gay for the straights and too straight for the gays
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A podcast dedicated to the Gundam Universe, Gundam Plastic Model Kits, Games, Anime, and more! Listen in with John & Niko as they quip, excite, and share their passions around the Mobile Suit Gundam Franchise! Special thanks goes to Brittany & Erin, the Gray Area Partners/Significant Others supporting our journey. This season is also dedicated to Aurora Gray, John & Brittany's daughter, highlighting the importance of creativity and pursuing passions.Consider Supporting our Podcast with the l ...
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Gray Areas is a pop culture extravaganza with a live weekly podcast, daily Let's Play videos, and a bevy of old blog posts for your enjoyment. We look at pop culture, news, and the ongoing torture that is life.
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Life is rarely as simple as "right" or "wrong." We constantly face dilemmas, ambiguities, and ethical situations that make us question our moral compass and societal norms. On this podcast, we dissect these intricacies, seeking to understand the multifaceted perspectives, values, and cultures that shape our world through music, mental health, the media, and much more! Tune into Gray Areas and prepare to open your mind to the different shades of the world.
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This is your kid on smartphones
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Old people have always worried about young people. But psychologist Jonathan Haidt believes something genuinely different and troubling is happening right now. He argues that smartphones and social media have had disastrous effects on the mental health of young people, and derailed childhood from real world play to touchscreens. He joins Sean to ta…
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The gang lets Shaun ask a series of questions, but first Dave spends 20 minutes in interrogation. Also, Chris finally loses it, Cody changes sides, Dave can't handle the pressure, and Shaun starts a new business.Par azreous
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The gang catches up on several recent bits of pop culture, from X-Men '97 and Fall Guy to PokeRogue and Balatro. Also, Chris can't run from perfection, Cody makes an army of Sirfetch'ds, and Shaun still won't watch The Orville.Par azreous
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Sebastian Junger came as close as you possibly can to dying. While his doctors struggled to revive him, the veteran reporter and avowed rationalist experienced things that shocked and shook him, leaving him with profound questions and unexpected revelations. In his new book, In My Time of Dying, Junger explores the mysteries and commonalities of pe…
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Ozempic and other new weight loss drugs are being touted as potential miracle cures for diabetes and obesity. Journalist Johann Hari experimented with the drug and dropped 40 pounds. In his new book, Magic Pill, Hari discusses his experience with Ozempic and speaks to many of the leading scientists to better understand how the drug works. He joins …
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The gang deconstructs another disappointing Suns season, and tries to figure out who's to blame. Also, Chris insults emo haircuts, Dave tries to find a return in value, and Shaun gets a consolation prize.Par azreous
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UFOs, God, and the edge of understanding
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Religious studies professor Diana Pasulka was a total nonbeliever in alien life, but she began to question this after speaking with many people who claim to have had otherworldly encounters. She also noticed how these accounts parallel the foundational texts of many religions. She has since written two books on the topic, the most recent of which i…
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The gang uses Shaun's absence to talk about other sports, specifically when teams abandon their current city and fans. Also, Chris harkens back to his youth, Cody decides to be less comfortable, and Dave tries to convert his children.Par azreous
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Most of us don’t know how to truly listen, and it’s causing all sorts of problems. Sean Illing is joined by journalist Kate Murphy, the author of You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters, to discuss what it means to be a good listener, the problems that are caused when we don’t listen to each other, and the positive impacts on o…
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The gang catches up on some reviews, including two Final Fantasy games and Wrestlemania XL. Also, Chris wants a sense of urgency, Cody is silent for 45 minutes, Michaela enjoys a wacky sense of humor, and Shaun goes surprisingly high.Par azreous
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The internet has fractured our world into a million little subcultures catering to the specific identities and habits of everyone online. Writer Derek Thompson believes this has led to a widespread cult-like mentality that has crept into all facets of modern life — pop culture, media, politics, and religion itself. He joins Sean to explain this the…
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The gang brings on a special guest and does a tier list of the best contestants on the MTV reality show The Challenge. Also, Chris is there in spirit, Cody appreciates an instigator, Maisie finds out something sad, and Shaun goes to bat for a bad host.Par azreous
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Fareed Zakaria on our revolutionary moment
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Is it possible that we are living through one of the most revolutionary periods in human history? CNN’s Fareed Zakaria believes that we are and argues that the convergence of AI and the global backlash against liberal democracy are upending political orders around the world. He joins Sean to talk about how this period relates to history’s most impa…
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The gang celebrates a trivia milestone with an exciting new final game and some statistics to boot. Also, Chris tries to hold it all together, Cody refuses to take points, Dave is shunned for having fun, and Shaun wears an interesting costume.Par azreous
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Life is hard. Can philosophy help?
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Philosophy may seem like a theoretical or abstract discipline in which unanswerable questions are debated to the point of tedium. But MIT professor Kieran Setiya believes that philosophical inquiry has a very practical and applicable purpose outside of the classroom — to help guide us through life’s most challenging circumstances. He joins Sean to …
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The gang goes through a mediocre video game bracket, talks about fitness trends and looks at the perils of sports gambling. Also, Chris gets sad about meager earnings, Cody is already nervous, Dave advocates for mental health, and Shaun finds out bourbon isn't healthy.Par azreous
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ELDERS | Episode 1 Uncle John
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This is the story of John Spence, a Gros Ventre/Sioux elder who uses equine therapy to heal Native youth. Made in collaboration with The Imprint, Uncle John is part of the multimedia project Healing the Children of Horse Nations and was co-produced by Nancy Marie Spears. See grayareapodcast.com for detailed show notes and links.…
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The American dream is a pyramid scheme
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Jane Marie is an expert in American bullshit. Her podcast The Dream explores life coaching, wellness, marketing, and other fraudulent industries and exposes their exploitative practices. Her book, Selling the Dream, takes an even closer look at multilevel marketing schemes like Amway and Herbalife and gives historical context to this multibillion-d…
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The gang brings back an old classic, Hall of Fame, and discusses the candidacy of Sylvester Stallone and Colin Farrell. Also, Chris is blown out and no one tells him, Cody makes his return, Dave pokes his head in the chat, and Shaun eats protein soup.Par azreous
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The chaplain who doesn't believe in God
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As a non-believer, Devin Moss never thought he would become a chaplain or a spiritual adviser, much less one who counsels hospital patients with terminal illnesses and inmates on death row. Devin joins Sean to talk about his improbable journey, the death penalty, and the role of religion in an increasingly secular society. Host: Sean Illing (@seani…
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Season 3 is on the way! Here's the trailer for Gray Area Podcast, Season 3: ELDERS, including a sneak preview of Episode 1, Uncle John. Premiers April 3, 2024. Uncle John is produced by Julie Reynolds, Nancy Marie Spears and Mara J. Reynolds, published in partnership with The Imprint and Voices of Monterey Bay. More details, plus all our previous e…
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The gang talks about recommendations, a political update and a brief roast of the Suns. Also, Chris puts the others on blast, Dave worries about the next decade, and Shaun gives his book recommendations.Par azreous
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Can a friend be our most significant other?
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Journalist Rhaina Cohen believes that modern culture undervalues friendships and discusses the ways in which deep friendships are distinct from but no less meaningful than romantic partnerships. Guest host: Sigal Samuel (@sigalsamuel) Guest: Rhaina Cohen (@rhainacohen). Her book is The Other Significant Others. Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray A…
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The gang runs through a bevy of topical stories, from young adult writing to Akira Toriyama's passing and more. Also, Chris tries not to lick boots, Dave takes a shot at Call of Duty, and Shaun goes off on a rant.Par azreous
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Hey!! It's me again!! I'm back after an unexpected turn of events in my life! You never know what crazy curveballs you're gonna get but most importantly, you never know what you'll be taught during tough times. Tune in to this episode to hear about redirecting your mind, adapting to unexpected change, and how GOD really be ON TIME!!…
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The power of climate fiction
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Stephen Markley’s novel, “The Deluge,” is an ambitious and terrifyingly realistic look at our collective future on a warming planet. He joins Sean to talk about the 10-year process of writing the book, the current political struggle over climate action, and how we can confront and mitigate the worst effects of climate change. Host: Sean Illing (@se…
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