The Midnight Disease

Megan Tan (This American Life, Millennial) on becoming an expert in yourself, pressing the record button, and laughing through it all. Hear Megan's "This American Life" story here, check out the "Wild" episode we discussed here, and listen to "Millennial" here (start at the beginning!). You can also learn more about Megan at her website. Drop me a line anytime: [email protected]. And thanks for listening to this show - it means a lot.

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Oliver and Chris Wood talk about learning to surrender to the music, the moment, and the mystery. Find The Wood Brothers' music, tour dates and more at their website. Listen to "Luckiest Man," the song that changed Sam's life, here. And watch this to get a sense of what it's like to see them find presence with each other. If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: [email protected]. Thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Writer and actor Mara Wilson (Welcome to Night Vale, Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda) joins us for a deep reflection on the lessons of public life. Read Mara's memoirs: Where Am I Now? and Good Girls Don't. If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on the show so far, drop me a line: [email protected]. And thank you for listening to "The Midnight Disease" - it means a lot.

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Singer-songwriter Guy Story tells the story of the song that tells the story of his family. For more of Guy Story's work, check out his website. If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: [email protected]. And thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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20-time Moth StorySlam Champ Adam Wade talks about finding his voice on the radio, a life-changing conversation with Colin Quinn, and finding strength in struggle. Listen to Adam's albums on Audible and Spotify - they're fantastic. And if you're in New York, catch him live at the Magnet Theater on 8/25 at 7pm! He's premiering a new solo show called "Adam Wade's Ups and Downs: Stories of Friendship and Hope." If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: [email protected]. And thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Writer and filmmaker Kady Ruth Ashcraft (Jezebel) celebrates a mischievous maven with a lovingly loosened screw, remembering everything that's ever happened, and "having some projects going on."  Watch Kady Ruth's film "Ramsey" here, follow her on Instagram, and subscribe to her Substack. If you have thoughts about anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: [email protected]. Thank you for listening to "The Midnight Disease" - it means a lot.

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Screenwriter Steve Mallory (Superintelligence, The Boss) joins us for a much-needed reminder that good things happen when you lean into the madness. PLUS: blocked nibs, sleepy skyscrapers, and the perpetual flight from mysterious forces. Find out where to stream Steve's movies, Superintelligence and The Boss, here and here. Our show art is by M.K. Komins. If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on "The Midnight Disease," drop me a line: [email protected]. And most of all, thank you for listening - it means a lot.

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Comedian Gastor Almonte on the elusive wisdom of the elders, our parents' secret (and not-so-secret) lives, and remembering where you come from. Find Gastor's podcast, "The War Report," here. Watch his stand-up and storytelling work on YouTube, and listen to his special, "Immigrant Made." If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on the show, drop me a line: [email protected]. And thank you for listening to "The Midnight Disease" - it means a lot.

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Author and comedian Allison Raskin on the illusion of flow state, keeping the flame alive amidst the algorithmic headwinds, and remembering to forget how much she hates writing. Listen to Allison & Gabe's podcast, Just Between Us, read her Substack, Emotional Support Lady, and get her book, Overthinking About You. If you have thoughts about anything you heard on this or any of our episodes, drop me a line: [email protected]. Thank you for listening to the show - it means a lot.

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