How Long Gone

Emily Oberg, founder of Sporty & Rich and lifestyle entrepreneur, talks brand operations and rebuilding after restructuring. She describes wellness routines and tools she actually uses. She shares plans for a new Los Angeles flagship with a cafe and fitness program, plus stories about retail, hiring, security, and the occasional luxury splurge.

Jacob Bannon, singer of Converge and owner of Deathwish, balances music, label duties, and art. He talks about the new Converge record, the changing music industry and streaming economy. They swap brutal touring stories, van vs bus logistics, and life after long tours. He also covers choices around physical media and preserving merch and artwork.

They trade wild party and fashion stories from Chateau soirées and Thom Browne nights. Conversation jumps to viral moments like Ryan Gosling's odd football throw and bedazzled Beats sightings. They unpack shifting slang, AI-made spicy images, and streamer/campus culture. Imagined megachurch theatrics, alt-right cooking show satire, and Super Bowl plans close out the chat.

Bruce Hornsby, legendary singer-songwriter and pianist behind 'The Way It Is,' chats from his Virginia studio. He talks about moving back from LA, his new record Indigo Park, scoring films with Spike Lee, and friendships with Bon Iver and other collaborators. He also dives into his obsession with basketball, including one-on-one stories with Allen Iverson, and his unusual daily routines.

David Cho, entrepreneur and founder of Postcard.inc, returns with quick takes on nightlife, celebrity party antics, and building a travel/restaurant app. They recap an over-the-top Grammy party, DJ sets and awkward fan moments. Conversations jump to social media minimalism, AI as therapy, and the practical uses of Postcard.app.

They swap wild stories about IV drips, Erewhon elixirs and metallic-tasting remedies. They debate streaming fashion shows in sports bars and the culture around premiere selfies. New Epstein files and curt email power moves spark conspiracy and mistrust talk. Tales of valet life, chaotic nightlife parties, strange mugshot headlines, and paying respect to Frank Ocean round out the conversation.

Jennifer Venditti, an Oscar-nominated casting director known for Marty Supreme and Euphoria, shares stories from Sundance to 90s New York. She talks people-watching as training, street casting breakthroughs like Angus Cloud, life upstate with plants and rescue dogs, and the nuts and bolts of casting logistics and recognition in the industry.

Brenda Weischer, fashion writer, consultant, and podcaster known as @brendahashtag. She talks about recording her podcast as voice memos, shopping and resale habits, fashion week and Copenhagen trips, influencer culture and negotiations, and her 700-page iPhone-photo book project. Short, candid, and full of wardrobe and industry anecdotes.

Two friends trade long-distance small talk and gym annoyances. They unpack a mysterious 77-pound influencer package and rant about cold coffee chaos. Celebrity dating gossip and a camera-message controversy spark debate. Reality TV reboot drama and a critique of a major pop star's new song come up. A music-industry payout dispute rounds out the conversation.

Chris and Jason dive into the surprising world of hotel fees and the rebranding of fish like slimehead to orange roughy. Jason shares his Hawaiian dining experience while they grumble about iOS updates and champagne prices on the Big Island. They also discuss Harry Styles' lengthy MSG gigs, Steak & Shake's Bitcoin employee bonuses, and Jonah Hill's potential comeback. Plus, some lighthearted banter on sushi etiquette and Kanye's unique concert choices. It's a fun mix of pop culture, travel tales, and foodie adventures!