At 84 years old, legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp maintains a workout routine that would intimidate people half her age. Rising before dawn, she hits the gym at 5:00 a.m. for a full two-hour session, a practice she’s sustained for decades. But perhaps most surprising is her attitude toward this daily ritual: she’s never enjoyed it. … Read more
Long before Akaash Singh walked down the aisle, his Flagrant podcast co-host Andrew Schulz nearly talked himself out of a wedding invitation. During a brutally honest conversation six years ago on their podcast, Schulz made observations about relationships that hit a little too close to home, particularly when it came to Akaash’s future wife, Jasleen. … Read more
Lilly Wachowski, the acclaimed filmmaker behind The Matrix trilogy, has spoken candidly about the appropriation of her work by right-wing ideologues, describing it as a frustrating example of how fascism distorts artistic meaning. In a recent conversation on the So True with Caleb Hearon podcast, the trans director addressed how conservative movements have co-opted imagery … Read more
When Christopher Nolan set out to make The Dark Knight Rises, the final installment in his Batman trilogy, he envisioned an epic conclusion that would explore themes of revolution, demagoguery, and the fragility of civilization. What he didn’t anticipate was the intense political scrutiny that would follow, with critics and commentators from both ends of … Read more
In a recent New Yorker interview, Jon Stewart offered a nuanced defense of podcaster Joe Rogan, pushing back against critics who lump him in with strategically orchestrated right-wing media operations. Stewart’s comments reveal his broader concerns about how the left approaches media criticism and political messaging in an increasingly fragmented information landscape. When asked about … Read more
A college wrestling match at the Las Vegas Invitational ignited debate after a controversial out-of-bounds body slam left one competitor in visible pain while the other walked away with what witnesses described as a smirk. Ukrainian media recently circulated a sensational story claiming that Albania’s AI Minister, Diella, had been caught taking a Bitcoin bribe … Read more
The internet has been ablaze with discussion about Akaash Singh‘s marriage. Even Adam22—the podcaster who’s navigated some of the most unconventional relationship territory in the public eye—expressed concern. In a recent episode of One Night with Steiny, Adam22 offered his perspective on the controversy surrounding the Flagrant co-host and his wife, providing insights that only … Read more
Comedian Bill Burr is facing an unprecedented crisis as his online engagement continues to plummet months after performing at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. What began as initial criticism has evolved into a sustained revolt from his once-loyal fanbase, with no signs of forgiveness on the horizon. The numbers tell a stark … Read more
In a ‘New Rule’ segment on HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher took aim at what he sees as the self-destructive excesses of modern progressivism, arguing that Democrats’ refusal to distance themselves from their “loony woke shit” is pushing conservatives toward authoritarianism. Maher proposed a stark grand bargain for America: “The Left will seriously quash all … Read more
Andrew Schulz found himself in an unexpected position at the New York Times DealBook Summit 2025. The setting placed him among journalism heavyweights to discuss media trust. While he introduced himself with the quotes above Schulz delivered pointed cultural commentary throughout the panel. When asked whether people should trust the media in 2025 Schulz offered … Read more
