Feedback with Ira Madison III

Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly show for arts and culture lovers who spend (arguably) too much time online. Known for his cultural criticism, his viral tweets, and his sharp insights on mic, host Ira Madison III loves nothing more than sitting down with artists and tastemakers to dive straight into the belly of the zeitgeist. And that’s exactly what he’s doing on Feedback! The show covers everything from books to movies to Bravolebrities, plus whatever else Ira can't stop thinking about that week. Call it a salon, call it a kiki, but whatever you call it, Feedback is a space where Ira will tell you what he really thinks about what he's consuming— and he’ll ask his guests to do the same. Trust that you'll walk away from every episode of Feedback armed with new ideas about what to read, watch, and listen to next. Hosted on Acast. See ac

Feedback with Ira Madison III is a society podcast hosted by Ira Madison III, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ira Madison III hosts Feedback with Ira Madison III, a society show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Chris Black is the New Straggot Julia Fox

  Oct 1, 202656 minS1

  Chris Black is everywhere and doing everything — co-hosting the podcast How Long Gone , building his American essentials clothing line Hanover, writing a memoir, and hanging in the DJ booth with Charli XCX's husband. He joins Ira to talk about his taste and how he developed it, from the 90s Atlanta hardcore scene that exposed him to life beyond a white, middle-class, suburban childhood, to the current "say yes" era he's living in — all while juggling sobriety, marriage, and still wanting to be in bed by ten. 00:00 Taylor Swift Released New Music 03:40 Chris Black joins Ira 06:46 Writing Retreats & Isolation 10:45 Books, Memoirs & Reading 15:48 Manhattan vs. Brooklyn Living 20:46 90s Hardcore Punk Roots 24:48 The Value of Gatekeeping 27:58 Managing a Band, TRL & MTV Nostalgia 30:45 Video Podcasts vs. Audio 34:37 His GQ Column & Bravo's Southern Charm 36:42 Developing Taste via Magazines 38:31 Launching Hanover Apparel 40:16 Curation & Photography 43:48 Ultimate Pop Diva Mount Rushmore 53:29 Fantasy of Living Abroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #16

  Marlon James: I Wasn’t Trying To Write a Gay Victim Book

  Sep 24, 20261h 13mS1

  Marlon James joins Ira Madison III for a conversation about his new novel The Disappearers (which has been shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize), growing up in Jamaica, and the pop culture that shaped him. They get into Marlon’s complicated relationship with his own past, how Prince, Heathers, and ’90s grunge gave him a vocabulary, and why he wants readers to enter the world of his books on his own terms. If you haven't picked up a copy of The Disappearers yet... run, don't walk. 00:00 Ira Madison III Ranks the Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist 04:33 The Disappearers & Writing His Most Personal Novel 07:56 Growing Up Queer in Jamaica 12:12 Prince, Pop Culture & Queerness 20:19 How He Writes & Gets Out of the Way 32:17 How Pop Culture Shapes His Writing 37:13 Jamaican Patois & Writing on His Own Terms 45:15 Queer Sex, Shame & Writing 50:14 Revenge, Trauma & Literary Perspective 52:25 What Marlon Wants to Disappear From Literature 56:58 Writing Multiple Perspectives 01:06:22 How He Knows When a Book Is Finished Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #15

  The Real Cost of Indie Filmmaking with Shatara Michelle Ford

  Sep 17, 202654 minS1

  We’re talking lights, camera, action with writer, director, and Ira’s book club bestie Shatara Michelle Ford. They talk about Ford’s latest feature, Dreams in Nightmares, the real cost of funding their first indie project, and how to make ambitious work without waiting for Hollywood’s green light. Plus, Shatara breaks down what they learned working with director James Gray on Lost City of Z and the moment on set that made Shatara fall in love with Robert Pattinson's acting. 00:00 Welcome to Feedback 03:12 Ira and Shatara Reunite 07:38 Queen Elizabeth and The Black List 13:42 From Test Pattern to Dreams in Nightmares 26:24 Shatara’s Directing Process 33:08 Learning From James Gray 40:31 Robert Pattinson and The Lost City of Z 43:46 Making a Black Queer Road Movie 49:30 Richard Brody and Dreams in Nightmares 51:13 What’s Next for Shatara? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #14

  We Had No House Seats Left for Hugh Jackman with Playwright Max Wolf Friedlich

  Sep 10, 20261h 16mS1

  This week on Feedback, Ira sits down with playwright Max Wolf Friedlich, whose Broadway hit "Job" went from a scrappy sleeper to a show so in-demand that Hugh Jackman could barely get a ticket. Max opens up about the realities of creating a Broadway banger, what it's been like following up with his new play "The Holes", and the unlikely origin of his theater career — a LARPing summer camp at age nine. Plus, a little on looksmaxxing, slam poetry, and creating social cache in supporting art. 0:00 Rachel Cusk's Life of M & the Natalie Portman Rumors 2:52 Introducing Max Friedlich & His New Play The Holes 6:16 How Job Became a Viral Broadway Sensation 9:10 Max's Early Social Media Career 12:24 NYC Celebrity Theater Culture and Writer Anonymity 16:59 The Origin of The Holes: LARPing Camp & an 8th-Grade Assignment 24:14 Max Relives His Slam Poetry Days 28:49 Avoiding a "Job" Sequel: Controversy, Honesty & the Mental Toll of Broadway 33:32 Tech Bros and Social Cache in Supporting the Arts 40:24 What Theater Teaches Men 46:29 Celebrity Scandal Nostalgia, NYC Food & Comfort Movies 52:08 Indie Film & Theater Influences: Jane Schoenbrun, Passing Strange & The Seafarer 58:46 Screens on Stage, Fan Encounters & Quitting Social Media 1:07:08 Internet Outrage, Dolly Parton & Looksmaxing Culture 1:14:18 Robert Pattinson Producing The Holes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #13

  Why Does Dr. Meredith Grey Have a Podcast? with Phoebe Robinson

  Sep 3, 20261h 9mS1

  Phoebe Robinson is here, and she has thoughts! She joins Ira for a conversation about pop culture, comedy, and saying exactly what you think. They get into Phoebe’s viral wig rants, the strange state of celebrity podcasts, and why she wants people to stop treating pop culture commentary like the news. They also discuss Phoebe's return to stand-up, and what it really means to be in your "Rich Auntie" era. Buy tickets to Phoebe's Feral and Fired Up! Tour: https://www.phoeberobinson.com/ 00:00 Ira Talks About Dolly Parton 02:48 Phoebe Robinson’s New Book, “Rich Auntie” 05:37 Friendship, Boundaries, and Getting Older 06:53 Writing Books and Finding Her Voice 13:27 The Evolution of Podcasting Since “2 Dope Queens” 18:01 Phoebe’s “Wig Rants” and Sharing Opinions Online 24:00 Why She Doesn’t Have an Opinion on Everything 28:06 Creating Her Own Opportunities 31:44 The Responsibility of Comedy 37:49 Creating Tiny Reparations Books 41:07 Advice for Becoming a Better Writer 46:36 Giving Artists More Time to Create 48:30 Pop Culture, “The Valley,” and What She’s Watching 52:26 Problematic Celebrity Crushes 54:00 The Worst Things She’s Spent Money On 55:45 Books, London, and Lady Gaga 57:28 Why Men Should Read More Fiction 01:01:13 Do People Actually Read the Books They Post Online? 01:04:14 Book Covers and “You Can’t Touch My Hair” 01:05:19 Phoebe’s Dream Podcast Guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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