The Study Hall Podcast

Study Hall provides tools, tips, and community resources for media workers. Hosted by executive editor Daniel Spielberger, the Study Hall Podcast spotlights journalists making notable contributions to the media industry.

The Study Hall Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Study Hall Podcast, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #103

  The Conscious Pariah ft. Benjamin Moser

  Sep 28, 202653 min

  Benjamin Moser is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Moser discussed his new book "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History," which chronicles various Jewish intellectuals who opposed the nationalist ideology. Moser talked about how he curated the book and the figure of the conscious pariah. More info about "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History": https://bookshop.org/p/books/anti-zionism-a-jewish-history-benjamin-moser/263b19b2bbb95d5a More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible

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  Episode #102

  How to Write a Zeitgeisty Feature ft. Bridget Read

  Sep 22, 202641 min

  Bridget Read, a features writer at New York Magazine, gave listeners a behind-the-scenes look into her recent articles on digital privacy and Mormon pop culture . In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Read offered tips on how to report on the zeitgeist and discussed topics like the trad wife phenomenon, Ballerina Farm, Mormon influencers, digital privacy leaks, and more. Preorder the paperback copy of Read's book "Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America." More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible

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  Episode #101

  Psychedelics & The War on Drugs ft. Mattha Busby

  Sep 14, 202647 min

  Mattha Busby's reporting has appeared in The Guardian, GQ, Men's Health, Esquire, and numerous other outlets. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Busby discussed his interest in reporting on psychedelics and drug policy. In addition, Busby discussed how specific psychedelics have been embraced by the MAHA movement and the implications of counterculture substances becoming mainstream. More info about Mattha Busby: https://www.instagram.com/matthabusby/?hl=en More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible

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  Episode #100

  Scientology, Caruso, and Hollywood Dreams ft. Molly Lambert

  Sep 8, 202643 min

  Molly Lambert is the host of Mollyworld, a podcast delving into the lore of Hollywood Blvd. She has previously hosted Jennaworld — a podcast about adult film actress Jenna Jameson — and Heidiworld — a podcast about Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Lambert discussed how she pivoted to podcasting and why she's so fascinated with Hollywood mythology. In addition, Lambert discussed how the Church of Scientology owns much of Hollywood Blvd. and why Rick Caruso may have started a rumor about a beloved restaurant. Listen to Mollyworld: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mollyworld/id1615634639 More info about Study Hall: Studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible

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  Episode #99

  Outside the Political Media Bubble ft. Astead Herndon

  Aug 31, 202643 min

  Astead Herndon is the host of "America, Actually" and the editorial director of Vox. He was previously a national politics reporter at The New York Times. In this conversation with host Daniel Spielberger, Herndon discussed his approach to political reporting and how he covers new media figures — like twitch streamer Hasan Piker — and steps outside the political media bubble. Additionally, Herndon talked about how he approaches elections polling. More info about "America, Actually" : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/america-actually-with-astead-herndon/id1890552134 More info about Study Hall: studyhall.xyz Music by KT The Terrible

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