Best Diane Von Furstenberg Podcasts (2024)

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On Chimp Crazy, Glenn Close, Sneex 1:03:18

5h ago1:03:18

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On today’s episode, we discuss Max’s latest true crime tour de force Chimp Crazy, the shocking true story of a woman who gets her lip filler done by a straight man, featuring a scene-stealing performance by Alan Cumming! We also discuss Glenn Close’s high-camp performance in The Deliverance and answer listener questions about Lana Del Rey’s rumored…

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AI, Curiosity, Cognition & Creativity with Neuroscientist DR. JACQUELINE GOTTLIEB

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What ignites curiosity in humans? How does our brain select things we need to know and ignore what isn’t essential? How does our perception shape what we know about the world? Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb is a Professor of Neuroscience and Principal Investigator at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. Dr. Gottlieb studies the m…

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Curiosity, Cognition & Creativity with Neuroscientist DR. JACQUELINE GOTTLIEB 16:00

5d ago16:00

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“I came to neuroscience from a humanistic perspective. I was very interested to find out who we are. What do we know? What do we think we know? Why do we think we know certain things? How do we see things? How do we perceive them? Ultimately, the question behind curiosity is what things we find interesting in our environment. The way I think about …

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On Chappell Roan, Blink Twice, Hotline Calls 1:05:39

1h ago1:05:39

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On today’s episode, we discuss Chappell Roan’s recent TikTok video and Instagram post about the downsides of fame, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly’s new Amazon series Wear Whatever the F You Want, the death of the world’s most famous personal shopper Betty Halbreich, Zoë Kravitz’s new film Blink Twice, the quintessential ‘90s jailbait thriller The C…

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Tell Me Lies w/ Creator, Writer, Exec. Producer MEAGHAN OPPENHEIMER

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What is love? How do the relationships we have early in our lives affect us for years to come? Meaghan Oppenheimer is a screenwriter, executive producer, and showrunner who tells stories driven by flawed, deeply human characters and the relationships between them. She’s behind Hulu’s drama series Tell Me Lies, starring Grace Van Patten and Jackson …

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Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life w/ Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist NICHOLAS KRISTOF 16:26

14d ago16:26

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"I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can…

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On Trap, Bennifer, Gena Rowlands 51:10

2h ago51:10

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On today’s episode, we discuss the demise of SJP Collection, J.Lo and Ben Affleck’s divorce, Lady Gaga’s underwhelming duet with Bruno Mars, Joaquin Phoenix’s shock departure from Todd Haynes’ latest project, the trailer for Pedro Almodóvar’s new film The Room Next Door, the deaths of Los Angeles legends Peggy Moffitt and Gena Rowlands, the confusi…

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On Sex and the City: Models and Mortals 46:41

1h ago46:41

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Today we’re discussing Sex and the City’s most f**ked up episode: Models and Mortals, a journey into the twisted world of models, modelizers, and the sex crimes that happen along the way. Topics discussed include Candace Bushnell’s original Observer article from ‘95, Skipper’s excessive screen time, Samantha’s brief foray into amateur pornography, …

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AI, Populism & Consumer Society with Historian FRANK TRENTMANN

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What can we learn from Germany's postwar transformation to help us address today's environmental and humanitarian crises? With the rise of populism, authoritarianism, and digital propaganda, how can history provide insights into the challenges of modern democracy? Frank Trentmann is a Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London, and at t…

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Germany's Postwar Legacy: Lessons for Today's Crises - FRANK TRENTMANN 12:34

26d ago12:34

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“The bridge between Out of the Darkness and my previous work, which looked at the transformation of consumer culture in the world, is morality. One thing that became clear in writing Empire of Things was that there's virtually no time or place in history where consumption isn't heavily moralized. Our lifestyle is treated as a mirror of our virtue a…

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On Blake Lively, Tim Walz, Elizabeth Taylor 49:19

14d ago49:19

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On today’s extra bitchy episode, we discuss our new national nightmare, a.k.a. the press tour for Blake Lively’s new film It Ends With Us, her spooky haircare line Blake Brown, and of course, her September Vogue cover shot by Baz Luhrmann. We also chat about our recent excursion to Beverly Hills, Kamala’s charming VP pick, the forthcoming Gus Van S…

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The Architecture of Oppression with JAKE FERGUSON, ANTHONY JOSEPH & JERMAIN JACKMAN 14:58

1M ago14:58

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“I think as humans, we forget. We are often limited by our own stereotypes, and we don't see that in everyone there's the potential for beauty and love and all these things. And I think The Architecture of Oppression, both parts one and two, are really a reflection of all the community and civil rights work that I've been doing for the same amount …

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On Celine Dion, the Olympics, Listener Questions 1:02:01

1M ago1:02:01

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It’s a slow news week, so we’re answering questions that were submitted by listeners on our recent tour. We also discuss the bizarre opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, featuring robot horses, Lady Gaga as Zizi Jeanmaire, an underwhelming fashion show, this creepy ass torchbearer, the extremely major Les Mis / Gojira performance, and of course…

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The SDGs & UN Summit of the Future - GUILLAUME LAFORTUNE - VP, UN SDSN, Paris 15:09

1M ago15:09

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“The SDSN has been set up to mobilize research and science for the Sustainable Development Goals. Each year, we aim to provide a fair and accurate assessment of countries' progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The development goals were adopted back in 2015 by all UN member states, marking the first time in human history that we have a …

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The SDGs & UN Summit of the Future - Highlights - GUILLAUME LAFORTUNE 15:09

1M ago15:09

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In today's podcast, we talk with Guillaume Lafortune, Vice President and Head of the Paris Office of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the largest global network of scientists and practitioners dedicated to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We discuss the intersections of sustainability, global progress, …

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How Can We Unite 193 Countries for a Sustainable Future? - GUILLAUME LAFORTUNE - VP, UN SDSN, Paris 1:12:09

1M ago1:12:09

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In today's podcast, we talk with Guillaume Lafortune, Vice President and Head of the Paris Office of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the largest global network of scientists and practitioners dedicated to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We discuss the intersections of sustainability, global progress, …

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On MaXXXine, Longlegs, Coconut Trees 52:43

18d ago52:43

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We’re back to discuss our new democratic nominee and her brat summer, the New York Times article about Lauren’s wedding, the Hollywood Reporter’s piece about the drama and tragedy behind the scenes at Euphoria, our conspiratorial thoughts about the funeral scene that was recently filmed for And Just Like That, the false rumors that Kim Cattrall wil…

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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 20:46

2M ago20:46

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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

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Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 44:50

2M ago44:50

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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 20:46

2M ago20:46

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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 20:46

2M ago20:46

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“I like to think of utopianism as “effective social daydreaming” because utopia is associated with consciously imagining societies. Our imagination is always involved in creating reality. The opposition between the two, reality and the imaginary, is not a stark one; they're porous.” S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, C…

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Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 44:50

2M ago44:50

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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

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On Lauren’s Wedding, Richard Simmons, Faye Dunaway 1:17:32

25d ago1:17:32

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Our little girl is married! We’re back to discuss Lauren’s wedding, an absolutely momentous occasion that the bride barely remembers. Thankfully, Chelsea is here to fill in the blanks. We also discuss Donald Trump’s recent brush with death, this incredibly major photo of the aftermath, his new running mate J.D. Vance, Glenn Close’s iconic makeunder…

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AI’s Role in Society, Culture & Climate with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG 7:02

2M ago7:02

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The planet’s well-being unites us all, from ecosystems to societies, global systems to individual health. How is planetary health linked to mental health? Charlie Hertzog Young is a researcher, writer and award-winning activist. He identifies as a “proudly mad bipolar double amputee” and has worked for the New Economics Foundation, the Royal Societ…

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The Mind, Climate Change & Community Resilience with CHARLIE HERTZOG YOUNG 17:28

2M ago17:28

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“I've been a climate activist since I was about 12 years old. It began with a deep passion for wildlife. I started taking up litter and telling off my schoolmates, eventually I set up a green council when I was about 13 or 14. As I learned more and more about the climate crisis and how sprawling and interconnected it was, not just with nature, but …

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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? - Highlights - RICHARD BLACK 13:02

2M ago13:02

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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How will the transition empower individuals and transform global power dynamics? How did China become the world’s first electrostate, leading the drive for renewable energy, and what can we learn from this? Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC W…

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The Future of Energy - RICHARD BLACK - Director, Policy & Strategy, Ember - Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent 56:02

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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How will the transition empower individuals and transform global power dynamics? How did China become the world’s first electrostate, leading the drive for renewable energy, and what can we learn from this? Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC W…

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The Future of Energy - RICHARD BLACK - Director, Policy & Strategy, Ember - Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent 13:02

2M ago13:02

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“The fact is you've got a lot of industrial and political muscle now coming behind clean energy, especially from China, which is the leading country deploying wind energy, the leading country deploying solar, and the leading manufacturer and user of electric vehicles by miles. As one recent report put it, ‘We have petrostates in the world. China is…

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On John Corbett, Diane von Fürstenberg, Lena Dunham 1:15:07

1M ago1:15:07

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Big news this week! We finally released merch and John Corbett hates being an actor. We also discuss the Devil Wears Prada sequel, Glenn Close and Halle Berry’s maiden voyage into the Ryan Murphyverse, Julia Fox’s sexuality, Lena Dunham’s New Yorker interview, the Fabulous Four trailer, the extremely major Diane von Fürstenberg documentary, Becomin…

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On Sex and the City: The Chicken Dance 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Today we’re revisiting a high note of season two “The Chicken Dance,” a.k.a the one where Carrie has to make a speech at a virtual stranger's wedding. Topics discussed include whirlwind romances, unhinged ceramic frog tables, Samantha’s déjà fuck, the illustrious career of guest star Carrie Preston, Charlotte’s “slutty” bridesmaid dress, Donna Kare…

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VILHELM HAMMERSHØI: Silence 6:43

2M ago6:43

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Can silence be painted? How can artists capture interior states, solitude, and the passing of time? How are the homes we live in a reflection of the people who inhabit them? How can we read a painting to piece together the life of the artist? From 1 June to 13 July 2024, Hauser & Wirth presents Vilhelm Hammershøi: Silence in its new gallery locatio…

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DIANE VON FÜRSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 10:29

2M ago10:29

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“As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them and who've risen to the occasion. And when I began to look at Diane's story, for me, Diane is a fashion designer, but she's so much more. Her central ethos is woman before fashion, and we felt it…

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DIANE VON FÜRSTENBERG: Woman in Charge & How AI Will Change Storytelling w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 10:29

2M ago10:29

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How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

2M ago10:29

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“As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them and who've risen to the occasion. And when I began to look at Diane's story, for me, Diane is a fashion designer, but she's so much more. Her central ethos is woman before fashion, and we felt it…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

2M ago10:29

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How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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