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Here We Go Again With Kal Penn

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Hollywood
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American Society For Civil Engineers
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Creator Economy
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Each week, Kal Penn takes today’s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

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Baby boomers, millennials, now Gen Z -- they all have their haters. Whichever generation is in their twenties is always walking around with older people rolling their eyes at them. As the former Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, journalist and millennia... more

Though he's a comedic actor, Kal has always felt like the label "comedian" was a sort of stolen valor. That is, until this past year, when he started opening for some of his stand-up friends. This week, Kal calls up Patton Oswalt, a legend in stand-u... more

Since 2018, sports betting has been legalized in 38 states. Plus, sports betting apps have brought gambling right to our fingertips. It turns out this country has a pretty long and fraught history with gambling. Albert Chen, journalist and author of ... more

Ann Friedman was running popular blogs, newsletters and podcasts before media people flocked to those mediums. But now that the industry is trapped in a rinse and repeat cycle of rising and falling and consolidating, she's getting off the social medi... more

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Recent Guests

Patton Oswalt
Emmy and Grammy-winning American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and voice actor
Patton Oswalt (guest)
Episode: The State of Stand-up with Patton Oswalt
Albert Chen
Sports journalist, author of Billion Dollar Fantasy
Author, journalist
Episode: Sports Betting with Albert Chen
Ann Friedman
A longtime journalist and essayist, co-author of bestselling book Big Friendship, and co-host of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend.
Episode: Being Offline with Ann Friedman
Rafael Augustin
TV writer, author of the memoir 'Illegally Yours', and film producer
Episode: The American Dream with Rafael Agustin
Sarah Spain
Host of Good Game with Sarah Spain on iHeart Podcast, part-time for ESPNW and author of 'Runs in the Family'
iHeart Podcast, ESPNW
Episode: The Caitlin Clark Effect with Sarah Spain
Patty Rodriguez
Co-founder of Lil Libros, a bilingual children's publishing company.
Lil Libros
Episode: The Future Is Bilingual with Patty Rodriguez
Jacob Goldstein
Journalist and former host of NPR's Planet Money, current host of What's Your Problem and Business History.
Episode: Will Technology Replace Us? with Jacob Goldstein
Ruby Rare
Sex and relationships educator, author of The Non-Monogamy Playbook and Sex Ed: A Guide for Adults.
Episode: Non-Monogamy with Ruby Rare
Alexis Coe
Presidential historian and author
Episode: Is the Dynasty Dead? with Alexis Coe

Host

Kal Penn
Host of discussions that intertwine historical insights with contemporary issues, inviting a variety of guests to provide context and commentary.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Love the pod

    Great conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States2 months ago
  • Moron

    Due is a moron

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gnome chopper
    United States2 months ago
  • Domescation and non-monogamy

    Enjoyed the Ruby Rare show. I think an important reason for monogamy's historical invention that is left out of the show-- are STIs.. With domestication came all kinds diesese ---some sexually tramsmitted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ceeScout
    United States2 months ago
  • Strange ad placement

    Podcast is good but I was disappointed to hear an ad bribing people to visit israel. Did not expect Zionist propaganda from Kal Penn and thought this would be a safe space.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ab530
    United States2 months ago
  • Disappointed…

    I’m disappointed… at myself for finding this so soon so there aren’t enough episodes to binge. This show rocks. Great job so far!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heylookanewreview
    United States3 months ago

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Overall, there is strong support for the series as informative and entertaining, highlighting its relevance to contemporary societal issues.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking content and Kal Penn's engaging interviewing style.
Some feedback critiques the variability of episode quality, with a few suggesting certain topics may lack depth.
Many express excitement about the breadth of topics covered, frequently noting how episodes resonate with current events.

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The American Dream with Rafael Agustin
Q: Is there anything I didn't ask you that you wish I did?
No, the conversation covered everything important to me.
The American Dream with Rafael Agustin
Q: What does it mean to you if someone told you early on that the American Dream was never meant for them?
It reflects a lack of encouragement to pursue dreams, potentially resulting in defeatism.
The Future Is Bilingual with Patty Rodriguez
Q: What are you excited and hopeful about?
I don't allow them to take our joy away. I choose to focus on the dream and passion I experienced when building Little Libros.
The Future Is Bilingual with Patty Rodriguez
Q: What do I find most urgent right now?
Ensuring that our teachers are well funded and well paid, and we need to increase our education budget.
The Future Is Bilingual with Patty Rodriguez
Q: What made you this passionate about starting dual language education through books, like why books?
Books have always been a passion for me, and I want to ensure that my kids love reading and appreciate their culture.

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2. Albert Chen
3. Ann Friedman
4. Rafael Augustin
5. Sarah Spain
6. Patty Rodriguez
7. Jacob Goldstein
8. Ruby Rare

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