Feedback with Ira Madison III

Ira Madison III

Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly show for arts and culture lovers who spend (arguably) too much time online. Known for his cultural criticism, his viral tweets, and his sharp insights on mic, host Ira Madison III loves nothing more than sitting down with artists and tastemakers to dive straight into the belly of the zeitgeist. And that’s exactly what he’s doing on Feedback! The show covers everything from books to movies to Bravolebrities, plus whatever else Ira can't stop thinking about that week. Call it a salon, call it a kiki, but whatever you call it, Feedback is a space where Ira will tell you what he really thinks about what he's consuming— and he’ll ask his guests to do the same. Trust that you'll walk away from every episode of Feedback armed with new ideas about what to read, watch, and listen to next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 day ago ·  Video

    Why Does Dr. Meredith Grey Have a Podcast? with Phoebe Robinson

    Phoebe Robinson is here, and she has thoughts! She joins Ira for a conversation about pop culture, comedy, and saying exactly what you think. They get into Phoebe’s viral wig rants, the strange state of celebrity podcasts, and why she wants people to stop treating pop culture commentary like the news. They also discuss Phoebe's return to stand-up, and what it really means to be in your "Rich Auntie" era. Buy tickets to Phoebe's Feral and Fired Up! Tour: https://www.phoeberobinson.com/ 00:00 Ira Talks About Dolly Parton 02:48 Phoebe Robinson’s New Book, “Rich Auntie” 05:37 Friendship, Boundaries, and Getting Older 06:53 Writing Books and Finding Her Voice 13:27 The Evolution of Podcasting Since “2 Dope Queens” 18:01 Phoebe’s “Wig Rants” and Sharing Opinions Online 24:00 Why She Doesn’t Have an Opinion on Everything 28:06 Creating Her Own Opportunities 31:44 The Responsibility of Comedy 37:49 Creating Tiny Reparations Books 41:07 Advice for Becoming a Better Writer 46:36 Giving Artists More Time to Create 48:30 Pop Culture, “The Valley,” and What She’s Watching 52:26 Problematic Celebrity Crushes 54:00 The Worst Things She’s Spent Money On 55:45 Books, London, and Lady Gaga 57:28 Why Men Should Read More Fiction 01:01:13 Do People Actually Read the Books They Post Online? 01:04:14 Book Covers and “You Can’t Touch My Hair” 01:05:19 Phoebe’s Dream Podcast Guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Does Dr. Meredith Grey Have a Podcast? with Phoebe Robinson

  2. 27 Aug ·  Video

    I'm Not Writing Self-Defensive Fiction with Angela Flournoy

    This week, Ira is joined by bestselling author Angela Flournoy for a conversation about writing, reading, and trusting your audience. Together, they discuss Angela’s writing group back in LA, the joy (and frustration) of Goodreads, why some books teach you how to read them, and the delicate balance between guiding readers and letting them figure things out for themselves. Plus, Angela explains why she's actually pro-feedback — and why every writer should resist the urge to Google themselves. 00:00 Intro: Ira’s Reading Habits and Tips from Well-Read New Yorkers 02:35 Angela Flournoy and The Wilderness 08:15 Writing a Novel Over Ten Years 10:57 Life as a Writer 18:16 Writing for the Page, Not the Screen 23:27 Toni Morrison and Teaching Readers How to Read 31:02 Writing Routines and the Pomodoro Method 37:50 Books, Prizes, and the Writing Life 43:52 Knowing When It's Time for a New Book 49:13 The Novel, Short Stories, and The Wilderness 52:59 Ghosts, Grief, and Loss 54:40 Friendship and Making New Friends 59:42 What Fiction Reveals About the Writer 1:02:15 Classic Books and Reading in 2026 1:05:55 Teaching Writing and MFA Programs 1:10:00 Goodreads, Reviews, and Feedback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I'm Not Writing Self-Defensive Fiction with Angela Flournoy

  3. 20 Aug ·  Video

    The Incel-ification of the Internet with Josh Lora

    This week, Ira sits down with writer, cultural critic, and TikTok commentator Josh Lora (@tellthebeees) to unpack the cultural forces shaping what we watch, read, and obsess over online. They get into Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, the internet’s growing fixation on masculinity, and why TikTok has turned beauty, loneliness, and dating into a warped competition. Along the way, they debate the state of BookTok, the death of counterculture, and whether reality TV needs a little more mess. Plus, Josh explains the Harry Jowsey lore and why you absolutely do not need to watch Let’s Marry Harry. 00:00 Ira Madison III Introduces the Episode 04:21 Josh Lora Joins Ira: Christopher Nolan & The Odyssey 07:40 The Odyssey, Identity & Representation 12:05 Christopher Nolan’s Fascination With Masculinity 20:45 Masculinity, Guilt & the “Great Man” 24:29 Interstellar, Spider-Man & Male Loneliness 32:29 TikTok, Beauty Standards & Online Culture 41:09 Daria, Punk & the Death of Counterculture 46:55 Celebrity Fandom & the Rise of Stan Culture 52:58 BookTok, Reading Culture & DNFing Books 56:06 Why Internet Culture Is Getting Darker 01:06:41 Reality TV, Netflix & the Death of the Reality Star Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Incel-ification of the Internet with Josh Lora

  4. 13 Aug ·  Video

    Is Fan Culture Breaking Bravo? with Gibson Johns

    This week, Ira sits down with entertainment journalist and Bravo expert Gibson Johns to unpack how covering The Real Housewives and the broader Bravo world evolved from a guilty pleasure to a full-blown media ecosystem. They get into the blurry line between commentator and fan, the Bravo fan impact, and whether reality stars are performing for podcasts and social media as much as they are for the cameras. Along the way, they revisit unforgettable Housewives moments, recall a silly BravoCon confrontation, and hear why Gibson is all in on Love Thy Naders. 0:00 Nene Leakes Is Back: Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th Review 8:50 Gibson Johns Joins the Show 10:45 How Gibson Went From Bravo fan to Bravo Journalist 15:29 Critic or Interviewer? Where Gibson Fits In 21:50 Andy Cohen's Soft Spots + Caller on Janet & Jason 28:09 Fan Hypocrisy & Has Feedback Gotten Too Powerful? 33:23 Constructive Criticism & Performing for the Discourse 38:50 Franchise Identity & When a Show Becomes "About the Show" 44:41 Hulu's New Reality Shows 47:53 Threads Discourse Has Gone Feral 50:12 Ira's Apartment Fire Cameo on RHONY: In the City 52:27 Gibson's Coverage of the Osefo Drama 55:43 Caller: Kelly Bensimon & the Carl Radke Question 59:47 Ex-Housewives Spinoffs & Social Capital 1:04:39 The Men of Southern Charm 1:08:34 Caller: Who Is Rhode Island's Villain? 1:12:05 Rapid Fire: Bravo Superlatives 1:14:35 Lindsay Hubbard on Threads, Jules & Closing Bits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Fan Culture Breaking Bravo? with Gibson Johns

  5. 6 Aug ·  Video

    Ciao Amore! You Are Not On the List with Connie Fleming and Lina Bradford

    New York nightlife isn't dead—you just haven't talked to Connie Fleming and Lina Bradford. The nightlife legends join Ira to swap stories about Madonna's Club Confessions, the golden age of MTV, drag's evolution into performance art, Fire Island, club etiquette, and the music that keeps the dance floor alive. Plus, they settle some nightlife debates—including the right time to leave the afters. 0:00 – Intro 6:04 – Madonna's Club Confessions NYC 10:05 – Connie Fleming: Working NYC's Legendary Club Doors 14:21 – The Art of Curating the Perfect Nightlife Crowd 17:32 – Drug Culture in the Clubs 21:05 – Boy Bar, Drag, Fashion & NYC Performance Art 26:13 – Before TikTok: The Lost History of Club Documentarians 29:20 – Fighting for LGBTQ Rights Then—and Now 32:21 – When Queer Life Moved From the Dark to the Light 39:46 – Fire Island, Inclusion & Finding Community 47:42 – Listener Call: Biggest Misconceptions about Connie and Lina 53:52 – The Music That Still Moves Them 58:11 – Connie's First Night at Basement 1:00:54 – Are Phones Ruining the Club? 1:04:20 – Connie and Lina's Friendship Story 1:06:32 – Social Anxiety & Club Etiquette 1:10:13 – Listener Call: When Should You Leave the Afters? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ciao Amore! You Are Not On the List with Connie Fleming and Lina Bradford

  6. 30 Jul ·  Video

    Don’t Call Me Mar with Deidre Hall

    As a birthday treat to himself, Ira lands one of his dream interviews: A conversation with the iconic Deidre Hall, longtime star of Days of Our Lives. In celebration of 50 years since beginning her tenure as Days’ Dr. Marlena Evans, Deidre digs into all things daytime television, from her many on-screen deaths and revivals, her turn on Hacks, to everything you ever needed to know about finding your best lighting in every photo. Plus, Ira stuns Deidre with his seemingly unending recall for Days’ multitude of plot lines. 00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III 01:02 Becoming Marlena Evans and 50 Years on Days of Our Lives 05:17 Life as a Soap Actor 06:36 Working with Writers and Creating Iconic Storylines 09:11 Her Twin Sister's Unexpected Soap Opera Career 12:04 Soap Deaths, Fan Outrage and Bringing Characters Back 15:16 Favorite Storylines: Possession and The Salem Stalker 25:13 How Budget Cuts Changed Days of Our Lives 27:39 Celebrity Fans and Connecting with Viewers 31:18 Daytime TV's Legacy 34:16 Ensemble Storytelling, Favorite Castmates, and John and Marlena 40:12 Rivalries, Friendships, and Playing Marlena Today 43:09 Acting Advice and Guest Starring on Hacks 45:45 Future Crossovers, Dream Roles, and What's Next 47:11 Why Marlena Will Always Be "Doc" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Don’t Call Me Mar with Deidre Hall

  7. 23 Jul ·  Video

    We Miss Magazines with Chrissy Rutherford & John Villa

    This week on Feedback, Ira sits down with former Harper's Bazaar editor Chrissy Rutherford and fashion commentator John Villa to break down what's happening in the fashion streets. From the magazine covers that still make them stop and buy to why celebrity style feels increasingly uninspired, they unpack the trends, tastemakers, and internet personalities shaping fashion today. Plus, they get into Timothée Chalamet, newsletters, Sex and the City, and why, if you want to make it in fashion, you have to go outside. 00:00 The Odyssey and Nolan's Greatest Hits 04:47 Summer Time Do's and Don'ts with Chrissy and John 10:07 Shein, 7 Jeans, and Every Brand in Between 16:57 Magazines vs. Influencers 22:25 Magazine Editors & Iconic Covers 31:44 Queer Fashion & Heated Rivalry 37:01 Press Tours, Timothée Chalamet & Celebrity Fashion 47:01 The Reality of Celebrity Styling 50:15 Influencer Culture vs. The Fashion Industry 59:04 FWD JOY, Newsletters & Building a Brand 01:02:46 Knicks Jerseys... It's Still That Deep 01:06:48 Carrie Bradshaw & Knowing Your References Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We Miss Magazines with Chrissy Rutherford & John Villa

  8. 16 Jul ·  Video

    Natan Last: Who Has Time for Crosswords? (Not Joyce Carol Oates)

    Crossword constructor Natan Last joins Ira for a conversation about taste, culture, and the surprising power of play. They discuss how crossword puzzles shape the cultural canon, why every clue has a point of view, and what it means to create work that reflects your own voice. Natan also revisits the moment he made Ira a clue in The New York Times crossword. Plus, they get into AI, the COVID game boom, and why making a crossword is a lot like creating the perfect mixtape. 00:00 Intro 04:39 Discovering Crossword Construction with Natan Last 06:52 Publishing a New York Times Crossword at Sixteen 12:20 How Crosswords Changed With Pop Culture 17:10 Editors, Constructors & Finding Your Voice 21:11 Ira Becoming a Crossword Clue 27:16 Writing for The New York Times vs. The New Yorker 30:04 Editorial Choices and the Politics of Clues 35:35 The Surprising History of the Crossword Craze 42:01 Building the Next Generation of Crossword Solvers 44:29 Learning From Will Shortz 48:24 AI, Authorship & the Future of Crosswords 53:21 Writing Longhand, Toni Morrison & Creative Process 58:42 Rap, Poetry & the Joy of Wordplay 1:02:21 Favorite Crossword Clues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Natan Last: Who Has Time for Crosswords? (Not Joyce Carol Oates)
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Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly show for arts and culture lovers who spend (arguably) too much time online. Known for his cultural criticism, his viral tweets, and his sharp insights on mic, host Ira Madison III loves nothing more than sitting down with artists and tastemakers to dive straight into the belly of the zeitgeist. And that’s exactly what he’s doing on Feedback! The show covers everything from books to movies to Bravolebrities, plus whatever else Ira can't stop thinking about that week. Call it a salon, call it a kiki, but whatever you call it, Feedback is a space where Ira will tell you what he really thinks about what he's consuming— and he’ll ask his guests to do the same. Trust that you'll walk away from every episode of Feedback armed with new ideas about what to read, watch, and listen to next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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