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Second Thought

The Free Press
Taylor Swift
Artificial Intelligence
Pop Culture
Reality Television
LGBT Movement
The Free Press
Gambling
Korea
Anthony Bourdain
Tom Brady
Youtube
Mimetic Desire
Pornography
The Odyssey
Michael Jackson
Met Gala
Theater
Social Contagion

Second Thought is a new podcast from The Free Press tackling pop culture with a sharp, open-minded, and funny point of view. Hosted by Free Press co-founder Suzy Weiss and comedian Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai, Undercooked), the show cuts through the noise to explain what everyone is watching, talking about, arguing over, and quietly obsessed with—or will be soon. Expect cutting commentary, unexpected gu... more

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In this episode Suzy Weiss sits down with journalist Amy Chozick, who has spent her career covering some of America’s most polarizing women—from Hillary Clinton and Stormy Daniels to Elizabeth Holmes and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.

They explore what these... more

In this episode, Suzy Weiss and Dan Ahdoot unpack this week's very important culture news and spotlight the bizarre stories you probably missed.

They examine Tom Brady’s increasingly strange post-divorce reinvention and his latest publicity stunt wi... more

Is porn empowering? Is it a scourge? And either way: Was it better in the ’80s?

In this episode, Suzy Weiss and Dan Ahdoot sit down with writer Allie Rowbottom to dig into her new novel, Lovers XXX, set in the cocaine-fueled “golden age” of Los Ange... more

In this episode, Suzy Weiss and Dan Ahdoot unpack this week’s *very* important culture news and highlight the bizarre, fascinating stories that you probably missed.

They dissect Taylor Swift’s unhinged Madison Square Garden wedding, from the “schizo... more

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Recent Guests

Allie Rowbottom
Free Press favorite, bard of Los Angeles, author of Lovers XXX
Free Press
Episode: Inside the Golden Age of Porn
Mayim Bialik
Actor, Neuroscientist, Author
Independent (Public figure)
Episode: Child Star, Neuroscientist, Crunchy Mom: The Many Sides of Mayim Bialik
Luke Burgis
Author, The One and the Ninety-Nine
Writers/Thinker, The One and the Ninety-Nine
Episode: How Our Culture Became ‘Cult-Like’
Jeff Ross
Roastmaster General, comedian
New Jersey/roast scene
Episode: Jeff Ross on Tom Brady, Trump, and the Roast of Kevin Hart
Joanna Stern
Author of I Am Not a Robot
The Free Press / Wall Street Journal
Episode: I Am Not a Robot (but My Boyfriend Was)
Scooter Braun
Music manager and entrepreneur
Various (Justin Bieber, Kanye West, etc.)
Episode: Scooter Braun on Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Becoming the Internet’s Villain
Freya India
Author of Girls and contributing writer for The Free Press
Author, The Free Press
Episode: ‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and the New Template for Girlhood
Allan Loeb
Screenwriter with credits including 21, The Switch, The Dilemma, Just Go With It
Hollywood screenwriter
Episode: Legendary Screenwriter on Hollywood, the Future of Entertainment—and Compulsive Gambling
Ben Kawaller
Intrepid reporter and writer for New York Post and Free Press
Free Press, New York Post
Episode: Would You Travel to Korea for a New Face? Ben Kawaller Did.

Hosts

Suzy Weiss
Host of the show; co-founder of The Free Press
Dan Ahdoot
Co-host of the show

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Great listen

    I’m glad for you. Press constantly is making hilarious and relevant podcast. Definitely worth a listen. Suzy

    has really great guests as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skylerjf
    United States23 days ago
  • Interviews could be shorter

    I think this show is at its best with lighter fare. Half of the guest interviews are stretched out, trying to squeeze philosophical insights from the dry husk of a vapid celebrity.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nanda Farai
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love it

    The show has been q regular for since it started and Mayim is my Queen.

    Keep going. You guys are doing great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs. Jewely
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great talking

    Really fun banter and guests(!) a podcast that is both relaxing and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hgdftr
    United Statesa month ago
  • Suzy is the cool Bari

    Suzy is the cool Bari

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guffman76
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes feel long; a few listeners want shorter interviews.
Host dynamic is relatable and entertaining for culture-savvy audiences.
Guest mix is diverse but stays centered on celebrity culture and media trends.
Witty, engaging banter and strong guests are a hallmark.

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Jeff Ross on Tom Brady, Trump, and the Roast of Kevin Hart
Q: Why do roasts have such a powerful cultural impact today?
They serve as a public arena where celebrities are humanized through bold, unapologetic humor, providing catharsis for audiences and a platform to showcase a performer's timing, fearlessness, and ability to laugh at themselves.
Scooter Braun on Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Becoming the Internet’s Villain
Q: Why did you want me to do this interview, and what were you hoping to get different than you'd said in the past?
I've wanted to open up more, discuss the gray areas, and share my growth and the lessons I've learned after intense public scrutiny.
Scooter Braun on Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Becoming the Internet’s Villain
Q: Did you feel disappointed by the rest of the entertainment industry by Hollywood with their silence around this, with their unwillingness to even talk in the sort of measured way you're talking now?
Yes, there was disappointment, but many people were quiet or not fully engaging; I believe in having conversations with nuance and trying to understand different perspectives.
Scooter Braun on Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Becoming the Internet’s Villain
Q: Since we're sitting here in sunny LA, I gotta ask, do you plan on voting Pratt for mayor?
I don't tell people who I vote for; I consider myself a moderate and vote across the spectrum when relevant.
Inside the Reality TV Machine with Sophia Rivka Rossi
Q: What's your take on the ethics of early reality TV and its impact on current television?
Sophia reflects on how early reality TV was often produced for drama, with real people becoming characters, and notes the ongoing reckoning about exploitation versus authentic storytelling in the medium.

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What is Second Thought about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sharp, funny pop-culture commentary grounded in current celebrity and media moments, with a focus on how fame, technology, and culture intersect in everyday life. Long-running banter between two hosts is interspersed with live guest interviews, author conversations, and timely takes on everything from celebrity weddings to AI, reality TV, and social media culture. The show often weaves in personal anecdotes, industry observations, and culture-shifting moments, delivering provocative yet accessible discussions that appeal to Gen X and millennial listeners who want quick wit, cultural translation, and fresh perspectives on hot topics.

A standout element is the host duo's willingness to tackle controversial topics with humor while featuring a... more

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Recent guests on Second Thought include:

1. Allie Rowbottom
2. Mayim Bialik
3. Luke Burgis
4. Jeff Ross
5. Joanna Stern
6. Scooter Braun
7. Freya India
8. Allan Loeb

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