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27 Rouge:

by Scott Newman

27 Rouge is a podcast about nothing in particular, a sort of renaissance man’s conversation guide named in tribute to the 27 Club. The show is hosted by Scott Newman. Each week, he sits down with interesting people to discuss everything from cocktail napkin anecdotes to the state of world affairs, cultural issues, books, movies, science, fashion, and everything in between.

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Episodes

  1. XIX: The End of Solitude with Bill Deresiewicz

    Bill Deresiewicz is one of the sharpest cultural critics of our time. I may not agree with everything he says, but I have to hand it to the guy. He’s a powerhouse of incisive, piercing insight into all things culture. His books include A Jane Austen Education and The Death of the Artist as well…

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  2. XVIII: Our Tango World with Iona Italia

    Iona Italia is the editor in chief of Areo, host of of the Two for Tea podcast, and the writer of The Second Swim Substack newsletter. She’s also the author of a two-part book: Our Tango World, published by Milonga Press in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. XVII: Superfly - Sitting down with Phoebe Gardner

    Bardee is a Melbourne-based tech startup in the circular economy space. They take food waste and feed it to black soldier flies who gorge themselves on it and blow up to the proportions of William Boss Tweed. This week, I sit down with founder & CEO: Phoebe Gardner, who has earned a spot on The...

  4. XVI: Classical Music's Suicide Pact feat. Heather Mac Donald

    The Manhattan Institute’s Thomas W. Smith Smith Fellow, Heather McDonald is a tour de force. One of the most incisive voices of our time, her writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the New Republic, and the New Criterion, among others. This...

  5. XV: A Far Shore-Masaaki Kudo at KVIFF

    At the Karlovy Vary Inernational Film Festival, I interviewed Japanese director Masaaki Kudo about his forthcoming film A Far Shore. Raw, visceral, and unapologetic about its bleak subject matter—the film explores what it is to be broken by a cruel world—which, in this case, is the seedy…

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  6. XIV: Coffee, Cocktails, & Excellence with Martin Hudak

    Martin Hudak’s is a story of persistence and of a true commitment to excellence that I have seen only in a handful of others in my trips around the sun. His exploits are legend and while many of the guests that come on this show are accomplished, Martin’s list of accolades could fill a podcast of...

  7. XIII: The Changing Face of Cybercrime with Antti Kurittu

    This week, I sit down with Finnish cybercrime expert Antti Kurittu to discuss social attacks (think: Tinder Swindler), the Vastaamo data breach, and the crypto cult. A veteran of the protection business, Antti has worked as a security guard, a police detective, a digital forensics specialist, and…

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  8. XII: GENIUS-Suzi Jamil & Kevin Ryan on Ye

    This week, worlds collide as Think Inc. CEO and true blue Aussie Suzi Jamil chats with Kevin Ryan, an award-winning writer and star-spangled columnist for The Blaze. As America meets Australia and genius meets delusions of grandeur, self-invention features as our star of the show. In the...

  9. XI: The Art of Forgery with Noah Charney

    Noah Charney is a world expert on art crime. This week, he sits down with Scott to chat about forgery in the world of painting, sculpture, wine, and olive oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. X: The Impressionist—Method, Madness, and Hilarity with Ami Kozak

    This week, Scott sits down with Ami Kozak, a comedian known for his impersonations. Together, they discuss the changing face of comedy and some of the strategies that have worked for Ami. This episode features impersonations of: Alex Jones, Bill Burr, Brett Weinstein, Charlie Sheen, Chris…

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  11. IX: The Very Best of Us—Andy Bellin on George Plimpton & The Paris Review

    This week, Scott continues his discussion with Andy Bellin, this time focusing on his time at The Paris Review. Founded in 1953 by George Plimpton, The Review was among the first to publish V.S. Naipaul, Jack Kerouac, and Rick Bass, among others. This interview offers a rare, behind the scenes…

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  12. VIII: An Infinite Game—Andy Bellin on Poker and Life

    Andy Bellin played in many of the original Molly Bloom games that formed the basis of "Molly's Game" and is the author of Poker Nation: A High Stakes, Lowlife Adventure into the Heart of a Gambling Country. He's also a successful screenwriter, journalist, and former Editor at The Paris Review.…

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  13. VII: Ed Latimore On Boxing, Stoicism, and Falling in Love with a Process

    This week, Scott sits down with bestselling author, former heavyweight boxer, and competitive chess player Ed Latimore to chat about boxing, stoicism, and life. Among many other gems, Ed has some simple advice: “Bad Things Happen Quickly. Good Things tend to take awhile.” Learn more about your ad...

  14. VI: Making Music, Telling Stories, and Keeping it Real with Zuby

    This week Scott sits down with Zuby—a celebrated rapper, podcaster, author, and influencer—to chat about hip hop, authenticity, and the creative process, among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. V: A Quiet Revolution

    This week Scott continues his conversation with David Samuels, this time focusing on a quiet, insidious revolution engulfing us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. IV: "IDK" & other Good Ideas with David Samuels

    This week, Scott sits down with award-winning writer and Tablet Editor David Samuels to discuss machine logic vs. human logic, why his sons are his heroes, and the three most important words in the English language. This is part one of the Samuels interview. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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  17. III: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers, and Algorithmic Matchmakers with Rob Brooks

    This week, Scott sits down with evolutionary biology Professor Rob Brooks to discuss his new book: Artificial Intimacy: Virtual Friends, Digital Lovers, and Algorithmic Matchmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. II: Sex, Drugs, and Bitcoin with Dr. Jonathan Karlsen

    This week Scott sits down with Danish economist and Lecturer of Finance at the University of Western Australia Jonathan Karlsen to discuss sex, drugs, and bitcoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. I: America's Conmen, Hustlers, and Kingmakers with Matt Taibbi

    This week Scott sits down with Rolling Stone Editor and Useful Idiots Podcaster Matt Taibbi to discuss kingmakers, conmen, toxic media culture, and Hunter Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

27 Rouge is a podcast about nothing in particular, a sort of renaissance man’s conversation guide named in tribute to the 27 Club. The show is hosted by Scott Newman. Each week, he sits down with interesting people to discuss everything from cocktail napkin anecdotes to the state of world affairs, cultural issues, books, movies, science, fashion, and everything in between.

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