Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions on stage.
This excerpt is from our January birthday event at Housing Works Bookstore in New York City, and features comedian Julieanne Smolinski, Baratunde Thurston, house band Eli Bolin, and some audience members.
It also features the most notorious question ever ask during Ask Roulette. Trust us.
Questions Asked: 
-- Is love just a chemical reaction?
-- If Ken Burns made a documentary about you what would the 3rd disc be called?
-- What's the most inspirational thing you've ever seen on the city streets?
-- Ocean or Space?
-- Would you rather be the loved or the loving in unrequited love?
-- More!
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Music: Cot Dam by Clipse | Credible Threats by One AM Radio

Ask Roulette - Birthday Show, Baratunde, Chimp Sex, Subway Kindness

Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions, live on stage. It's a mix of conversation, comedy, and storytelling -- there's also music. David Plotz of Slate calls it "great" and the Observer says it's one of NYC's 10 Best Podcasts.

The podcast features highlights from our live events at Housing Works Bookstore in New York, including appearances by special guests. Past guests have included Robert Krulwich of Radiolab, Kurt Braunohler, Julie Klausner, Baratunde Thurston, Kevin Allison of RISK, and many many more.

Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan, a producer at WNYC Radio in New York.

More, including information about attending the live show, at www.askroulette.net

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Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

 

Robert Krulwich, Favorite Word, One Rule, Goat Sex (or Comebacks/Clap Back)

Rembert Browne, Sex vs. Food, Funeral Home, Cowboy Musical

Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

Anna Holmes, Subway Etiquette, U.S. President, Shoplifting

(We're Back!) Pat Kiernan, Leaving NYC, Sleepless Nights

Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage.
This excerpt is from our recent show at Housing Works Bookstore in NYC, featuring Tracy Clayton and Heben Nigatu of Buzzfeed, house band Eli Bolin, and questions from the audience.
More podcasts and info about the live show on the website: www.askroulette.net
Ask Roulette Intro Theme: "Let Her Go" by Mac Demarco
Ask Roulette Outro Theme: "Credible Threats" by The One AM Radio

Ask Roulette - Birthday Show, Baratunde, Chimp Sex, Subway Kindness

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