Feedback with Ira Madison III

Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly pop culture digest with a fried, fast-moving tone. Known for his cultural criticism, sharp insights on mic, and his viral tweets, host Ira Madison III isn't afraid to tell you what he thinks– or to ask the same of his guests. Like an issue of your favorite magazine, each episode of Feedback features curated conversations between Ira and cultural tastemakers, discussing everything from pop culture to books to how the internet has fully rewired our relationship to fame, taste, and relevance. Ira is also regularly joined by a rotating cast of his friends to discuss the viral moments they can't stop thinking about and the topics that have been lighting up their group chats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feedback with Ira Madison III is a society podcast hosted by Ira Madison III, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ira Madison III hosts Feedback with Ira Madison III, a society show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Is Fan Culture Breaking Bravo? with Gibson Johns

  Aug 13, 20261h 18mS1

  This week, Ira sits down with entertainment journalist and Bravo expert Gibson Johns to unpack how covering The Real Housewives and the broader Bravo world evolved from a guilty pleasure to a full-blown media ecosystem. They get into the blurry line between commentator and fan, the Bravo fan impact, and whether reality stars are performing for podcasts and social media as much as they are for the cameras. Along the way, they revisit unforgettable Housewives moments, recall a silly BravoCon confrontation, and hear why Gibson is all in on Love Thy Naders. 0:00 Nene Leakes Is Back: Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th Review 8:50 Gibson Johns Joins the Show 10:45 How Gibson Went From Bravo fan to Bravo Journalist 15:29 Critic or Interviewer? Where Gibson Fits In 21:50 Andy Cohen's Soft Spots + Caller on Janet & Jason 28:09 Fan Hypocrisy & Has Feedback Gotten Too Powerful? 33:23 Constructive Criticism & Performing for the Discourse 38:50 Franchise Identity & When a Show Becomes "About the Show" 44:41 Hulu's New Reality Shows 47:53 Threads Discourse Has Gone Feral 50:12 Ira's Apartment Fire Cameo on RHONY: In the City 52:27 Gibson's Coverage of the Osefo Drama 55:43 Caller: Kelly Bensimon & the Carl Radke Question 59:47 Ex-Housewives Spinoffs & Social Capital 1:04:39 The Men of Southern Charm 1:08:34 Caller: Who Is Rhode Island's Villain? 1:12:05 Rapid Fire: Bravo Superlatives 1:14:35 Lindsay Hubbard on Threads, Jules & Closing Bits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #8

  Don’t Call Me Mar with Deidre Hall

  Jul 30, 202651 minS1

  As a birthday treat to himself, Ira lands one of his dream interviews: A conversation with the iconic Deidre Hall, longtime star of Days of Our Lives . In celebration of 50 years since beginning her tenure as Days ’ Dr. Marlena Evans, Deidre digs into all things daytime television, from her many on-screen deaths and revivals, her turn on Hacks , to everything you ever needed to know about finding your best lighting in every photo. Plus, Ira stuns Deidre with his seemingly unending recall for Days ’ multitude of plot lines. 00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III 01:02 Becoming Marlena Evans and 50 Years on Days of Our Lives 05:17 Life as a Soap Actor 06:36 Working with Writers and Creating Iconic Storylines 09:11 Her Twin Sister's Unexpected Soap Opera Career 12:04 Soap Deaths, Fan Outrage and Bringing Characters Back 15:16 Favorite Storylines: Possession and The Salem Stalker 25:13 How Budget Cuts Changed Days of Our Lives 27:39 Celebrity Fans and Connecting with Viewers 31:18 Daytime TV's Legacy 34:16 Ensemble Storytelling, Favorite Castmates, and John and Marlena 40:12 Rivalries, Friendships, and Playing Marlena Today 43:09 Acting Advice and Guest Starring on Hacks 45:45 Future Crossovers, Dream Roles, and What's Next 47:11 Why Marlena Will Always Be "Doc" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #7

  We Miss Magazines with Chrissy Rutherford & John Villa

  Jul 23, 20261h 10mS1

  This week on Feedback , Ira sits down with former Harper's Bazaar editor Chrissy Rutherford and fashion commentator John Villa to break down what's happening in the fashion streets. From the magazine covers that still make them stop and buy to why celebrity style feels increasingly uninspired, they unpack the trends, tastemakers, and internet personalities shaping fashion today. Plus, they get into Timothée Chalamet, newsletters, Sex and the City , and why, if you want to make it in fashion, you have to go outside. 00:00 The Odyssey and Nolan's Greatest Hits 04:47 Summer Time Do's and Don'ts with Chrissy and John 10:07 Shein, 7 Jeans, and Every Brand in Between 16:57 Magazines vs. Influencers 22:25 Magazine Editors & Iconic Covers 31:44 Queer Fashion & Heated Rivalry 37:01 Press Tours, Timothée Chalamet & Celebrity Fashion 47:01 The Reality of Celebrity Styling 50:15 Influencer Culture vs. The Fashion Industry 59:04 FWD JOY, Newsletters & Building a Brand 01:02:46 Knicks Jerseys... It's Still That Deep 01:06:48 Carrie Bradshaw & Knowing Your References Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #6

  Natan Last: Who Has Time for Crosswords? (Not Joyce Carol Oates)

  Jul 16, 20261h 6mS1

  Crossword constructor Natan Last joins Ira for a conversation about taste, culture, and the surprising power of play. They discuss how crossword puzzles shape the cultural canon, why every clue has a point of view, and what it means to create work that reflects your own voice. Natan also revisits the moment he made Ira a clue in The New York Times crossword. Plus, they get into AI, the COVID game boom, and why making a crossword is a lot like creating the perfect mixtape. 00:00 Intro 04:39 Discovering Crossword Construction with Natan Last 06:52 Publishing a New York Times Crossword at Sixteen 12:20 How Crosswords Changed With Pop Culture 17:10 Editors, Constructors & Finding Your Voice 21:11 Ira Becoming a Crossword Clue 27:16 Writing for The New York Times vs. The New Yorker 30:04 Editorial Choices and the Politics of Clues 35:35 The Surprising History of the Crossword Craze 42:01 Building the Next Generation of Crossword Solvers 44:29 Learning From Will Shortz 48:24 AI, Authorship & the Future of Crosswords 53:21 Writing Longhand, Toni Morrison & Creative Process 58:42 Rap, Poetry & the Joy of Wordplay 1:02:21 Favorite Crossword Clues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #5

  Anna Peele: Can You Make Love Island Without Destroying Lives?

  Jul 9, 20261h 10mS1

  This week on Feedback, Ira sits down with Vanity Fair contributing editor and author Anna Peele to unpack her new book, Enter the Villa , and dissect the cultural phenomenon of Love Island . Together, they break down the show's psychological impact and question if a show this consuming can be made without destroying its stars' lives. They also discuss the art of the celebrity profile, including Anna's infamous 2015 Miles Teller interview that terrified a generation of publicists. 00:00 Welcome to Feedback with Ira Madison III 04:50 From Vanity Fair Feature to Writing 'Enter the Villa' 06:51 Ariana Madix, Producer Manipulation, and Islanders' Well-being 07:49 The Psychological Impact of Love Island 09:22 Racial Diversity Across Bravo's Reality Shows 12:20 Auditioning and Diverse Casting in the Villa 14:49 Love Island Fandom Backlash, Subreddits, and Online Discourse 17:54 Which Love Islander Would Anna Cast in 'Cats'? 21:11 PPG's Response to Anna’s Book 23:36 Dissecting Rob’s Gameplay on Love Island and Traitors 26:08 Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the Future of Dorit Kemsley 30:16 Ira Was Blindsided on Fox’s Reality Competition, 'The Floor' 35:10 Reality Show Set Rules and Misconduct 40:48 The Changing Stakes of the Contemporary Celebrity Profile 41:47 Revisiting the Infamous 2015 Miles Teller Esquire Interview 44:02 Profiling Charli XCX and the Brat Era 51:11 Securing the Elusive Bianca Censori Interview 55:21 The Nostalgia and Identity of Classic Men's Magazines 01:02:22 Nancy Jo Sales’ Legendary Leonardo DiCaprio Profile 01:10:03 The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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