How Long Gone 851. - Mark Ronson
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Oct 1, 2025 
Join award-winning DJ and music producer Mark Ronson as he discusses his new book, Night People, which is headed for a TV adaptation. He shares wild anecdotes about waking up to a bed on fire and his quirky experiences at the Chateau Marmont. Explore his return to vinyl DJing and the tactile joys it brings, along with discussions around 90s nightlife nostalgia that fascinates Gen Z. Mark also reflects on producing SNL's 50th anniversary show and the challenges of writing and promoting a book compared to music.
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Bad Bunny Changes The Pop Center
- Ronson views Bad Bunny as a culturally pivotal artist who expanded mainstream taste by making a salsa record.
- He argues such choices can bridge global audiences and shift what massive events like the Super Bowl represent musically.
SNL 50 Nearly Consumed Him
- Producing SNL's 50th consumed 18 months of Mark's life and required relentless coordination with icons and producers.
- He juggled rehearsals while his partner gave birth, revealing the project's emotional and logistical intensity.
Found His Editor At Thanksgiving
- Mark found his key editor Abe Streep at a family Christmas and that connection led to intense rewrites with a New Yorker editor.
- That editorial help transformed the manuscript and saved it from multiple serious flaws.