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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What India teaches us about liberalism — and its decline
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Authoritarian tendencies have been on the rise globally and the liberal world order is on the decline. One hotspot of this tension lies in India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi employs autocratic language and tactics to maintain power. But a recent election may indicate that voters are losing interest in this style of rule. Guest host Zack Beau…
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The gang reviews a surprisingly strong Inside Out sequel and talks a bit about nostalgia and NBA free agency. Also, Chris misses an imaginary friend, Dave sees something in a particular character, and Shaun takes back a bad take.By azreous
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We’re living in an era of extreme partisan politics, rising resentment, and fractured news media. Writer John Ganz believes that we can trace the dysfunction to the 1990s, when right-wing populists like Pat Buchanan and white supremacist David Duke transformed Republican politics. He joins Sean to talk about the 1990s and how it laid the groundwork…
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The month of June is Mens Mental Health Awareness Month. So, I invited my boyfriend Rosa as a guest to talk about what struggles, stereotypes, and hurdles are in place by our society when it comes to men and “being your best self”, in contrast to women, but also how to combat these issues. We also talk about what GOD says about being a provider, ha…
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The gang starts to break down some of the biggest names in wrestling of all-time, ending up with a Big 4. Also, Chris makes decisions with his head instead of his heart, and Cody wants to follow a charismatic cult leader.By azreous
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Nathalie Etoke joins The Gray Area to talk about existentialism, the Black experience, and the legacy of dehumanization. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: Nathalie Etoke. Her book is Black Existential Freedom. Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Be the first to hear new epis…
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The gang talks about a blockbuster Nintendo Direct, including Mario, Zelda, Metroid and more. Also, Chris wants to be taken for a ride, Dave teaches his kids about time, Michaela has a wish fulfilled, and Shaun learns about the furry revolution.By azreous
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A mile of pure fire. A flash that melts everything — titanium, steel, lead, people. A blast that mows down every structure in its path, 3 miles out in every direction. Journalist Annie Jacobsen spent years interviewing scientists, high-ranking military officials, politicians, and other experts to find out how a nuclear attack would be triggered, th…
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The gang tackles recent trending stories like poor management decisions, a lousy year at the box office, and the Lakers coaching search. Also, Chris drops a bomb on a bomb dropper, Cody definitely isn't a pirate, Dave goes broke at the movies, and Shaun defends an Oscar winner.By azreous
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Albert Camus was a Nobel-winning French writer and public intellectual. During Algeria’s bloody war for independence in the 1950s, Camus took a measured stance, calling for an end to the atrocities on each side. He was criticized widely for his so-called “moderation.” Philosophy professor Robert Zaretsky joins Sean to discuss Camus’s thoughts on th…
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In this episode, Ray discusses different forms of social activism and its societal implications. This episode specifically discusses Israel's historical and current conflict when diving into what social activism can/should look like and what scripture says about how we should conduct ourselves regarding ruling authorities in our world. ~ Links http…
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The gang tackles more media from the recent deluge, including the Haikyuu movie and the Scott Pilgrim TV show. Also, Chris hates an abrupt ending, Cody is too busy to beat Persona 5, and Shaun commits to his bits.By azreous
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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.By 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.By 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.By azreous
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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.By 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.By 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.By 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.By azreous
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