Ask Roulette

Jody Avirgan
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Ask Roulette

Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions, live on stage. It's a mix of conversation, comedy, and storytelling -- there's also music. David Plotz of Slate calls it "great" and the Observer says it's one of NYC's 10 Best Podcasts. The podcast features highlights from our live events at Housing Works Bookstore in New York, including appearances by special guests. Past guests have included Robert Krulwich of Radiolab, Kurt Braunohler, Julie Klausner, Baratunde Thurston, Kevin Allison of RISK, and many many more. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan, a producer at WNYC Radio in New York. More, including information about attending the live show, at www.askroulette.net www.askroulette.net | @AskRoulette | facebook.com/askroulette

  1. 01/13/2016

    Robert Krulwich, Favorite Word, One Rule, Goat Sex (or Comebacks/Clap Back)

    Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

    44 min

  2. 12/30/2015

    Rembert Browne, Sex vs. Food, Funeral Home, Cowboy Musical

    Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

    42 min

  3. 12/16/2015

    Anna Holmes, Subway Etiquette, U.S. President, Shoplifting

    Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

    26 min

  4. 12/02/2015

    (We're Back!) Pat Kiernan, Leaving NYC, Sleepless Nights

    Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

    35 min

  5. 03/20/2015

    Ask Roulette: Tracy Clayton, Heben Nigatu, Your Body, Friends

    Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. This excerpt is from our recent show at Housing Works Bookstore in NYC, featuring Tracy Clayton and Heben Nigatu of Buzzfeed, house band Eli Bolin, and questions from the audience. More podcasts and info about the live show on the website: www.askroulette.net Ask Roulette Intro Theme: "Let Her Go" by Mac Demarco Ask Roulette Outro Theme: "Credible Threats" by The One AM Radio

    34 min

  6. 02/13/2015

    Ask Roulette - W. Kamau Bell, Bell House, Remembering David Carr

    Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. This excerpt is from our 2014 show at Brooklyn's Bell House, and features comedian W. Kamau Bell, as well as house band Eli Bolin and audience members. We also remember New York Times columnist David Carr with an excerpt from his appearance on the show. More podcasts and info about the live show on the website: www.askroulette.net Ask Roulette Intro Theme: "Let Her Go" by Mac Demarco Ask Roulette Outro Theme: "Credible Threats" by The One AM Radio

    40 min

  7. 01/22/2015

    Mixtape: Best of Ask Roulette Year 3

    Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions on stage.  The best of Ask Roulette year three! Featuring, among many others: W. Kamau Bell, Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich of Radiolab, John Dickerson of Slate, Jay Smooth, Anna Holmes of Fusion, Rembert Browne of Grantland, Lizzie O'Leary of Marketplace, Chuck Klosterman, Kurt Andersen of Studio 360...and lots more. More podcasts and info about the live show on the website: www.askroulette.net Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855 Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette Ask Roulette Outro Theme: "Credible Threats" by The One AM Radio

    25 min

  8. 11/03/2014

    Ask Roulette (Bonus) - FULL SHOW w/ Lizzie O'Leary, Dapwell, and Matt Zoller Seitz

    We're still on podcast hiatus, but here's a bonus full episode from one of our recent favorite live shows. And be sure to come to the November 13th show at Housing Works!   Back with new episodes soon.   Info at www.askroulette.net

    1h 23m
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About

Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions, live on stage. It's a mix of conversation, comedy, and storytelling -- there's also music. David Plotz of Slate calls it "great" and the Observer says it's one of NYC's 10 Best Podcasts. The podcast features highlights from our live events at Housing Works Bookstore in New York, including appearances by special guests. Past guests have included Robert Krulwich of Radiolab, Kurt Braunohler, Julie Klausner, Baratunde Thurston, Kevin Allison of RISK, and many many more. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan, a producer at WNYC Radio in New York. More, including information about attending the live show, at www.askroulette.net www.askroulette.net | @AskRoulette | facebook.com/askroulette

Information

  • Creator
    Jody Avirgan
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2016
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Ask Roulette

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