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Way Too Interested

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by Gavin Purcell / LightningPod

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18 episodes
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Emmy-winning writer and producer Gavin Purcell talks to interesting people about the subjects they’re currently obsessed with outside of their everyday lives. Then, an expert in that subject matter joins the conversation to answer all their questions. Way Too Interested is a podcast about curiosity, discovery, creativity, and, most importantly, pursuing those little things that get stuck in your brain & end up being way more fascinating than you ever expected. Learn more at WayTooInterested.com, and follow Gavin on Twitter @gavinpurcell.

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9/29/2021

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September 29, 2023

My New Podcast: AI FOR HUMANS

<p>Hi everyone!</p><p>Hope y'all have been doing good in the &lt;checks notes&gt; two years since I last updated this feed with a podcast. </p><p>I *adored* doing Way Too Interested and I'm so thankful to all of my guests but at the time it turned out to be too much for me to do on a weekly basis. However, I'm not giving up on the idea of doing it again in the future!</p><p>For now, I'd like to introduce you to my new podcast "AI For Humans" which I make with my old pal Kevin Pereria. The two of us worked on G4's Attack of the Show together and have stayed friends ever since. </p><p>"AI For Humans" is a podcast about helping normal humans examine and understand the new and ever changing world of generative AI. We attempt to be your guide and demystify a lot of what is happening in that space.</p><p>The show is weekly and we're already on episode 25 and I think you might like it!</p><p>If not, we'll the download was free.</p><p>You can find AI For Humans on all podcast platforms, socials and at our website. Links are below!</p><p>Apple Pods: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-for-humans/id1682409647" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-for-humans/id1682409647</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FId0qPP5SldltQTgVFTxq?si=9c2c2ccd152a4819" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/5FId0qPP5SldltQTgVFTxq?si=9c2c2ccd152a4819</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghJTNTO9kcDeUFXMuSDGLQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCghJTNTO9kcDeUFXMuSDGLQ</a></p><p>Web: <a href="https://aiforhumans.show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aiforhumans.show</a></p>

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February 16, 2022

SNEAKER CULTURE with Heather Anne Campbell and Michael Sykes

<p>On today's episode of Way Too Interested, writer/comedian Heather Anne Campbell, the co-host of the gaming podcast <a href="https://www.earwolf.com/show/get-played/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Played</a>, talks with Gavin Purcell about her obsession, sneaker culture. Heather also talks about how she started doing live comedy when she was 14, why she no longer believes her interests and hobbies are totally in her control, and why her podcast — formerly known as How Did This Get Played? — moved away from "bad" video games.</p><p>Then, Heather and Gavin are joined by Michael Sykes, sports reporter for USA Today and writer of the independent newsletter The Kicks You Wear. Michael talks about how sneakers helped him break into writing about sports, how the broader culture around sneaker culture went mainstream, and how to preserve your kicks for as long as possible. Plus: How the shoe industry changed all of collecting with the "drop" release model, and the story of the sneaker drop that literally caused a riot.</p><p>Please follow or subscribe to Way Too Interested <a href="https://pod.link/1588020251" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">in your podcast app of choice</a>! And if you liked this episode, then tell a friend to check it out.</p><p>Also ...</p><p>Follow Gavin on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/gavinpurcell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gavinpurcell</a></p><p>Follow Heather on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/heathercampbell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@heathercampbell</a></p><p>Subscribe to Michael's newsletter, <a href="https://kyw.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Kicks You Wear</a></p>

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February 2, 2022

FLY FISHING with Paul Bae and Stan Ulanski

<p>On today's episode of Way Too Interested, screenwriter and "<a href="http://theblacktapespodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Black Tapes</a>" creator Paul Bae talks with Gavin Purcell about his obsession, fly fishing. Paul also talks about his circuitous path to being the creator of a hit podcast, why his grandmother flew into a rage upon being told that he had become a comedian ... and the time his stand-up comedy nearly went down in flames in front of some of his idols.</p><p>Then, Paul and Gavin are joined by James Madison University professor emeritus Stan Ulanski, the author of several books including "The Science of Fly-Fishing." Stan talks about how one should start fly fishing, how to improve at it, and where he would go if he were given an all-expenses paid fishing trip to anywhere in the world. Plus: Paul tells the story of a solo fishing trip that made him fall in love with Redding, California.</p><p>Please follow or subscribe to Way Too Interested <a href="https://pod.link/1588020251" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">in your podcast app of choice</a>! And if you liked this episode, then tell a friend to check it out.</p><p>Also ...</p><p>Follow Gavin on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/gavinpurcell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gavinpurcell</a></p><p>Follow Paul on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MrPaulBae" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@MrPaulBae</a></p><p>Read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Books-Stan-Ulanski/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AStan+Ulanski" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stan's books</a>, including The Science of Fly-Fishing</p>

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What is Way Too Interested?

Emmy-winning writer and producer Gavin Purcell talks to interesting people about the subjects they’re currently obsessed with outside of their everyday lives. Then, an expert in that subject matter joins the conversation to answer all their questions.

Way Too Interested is a podcast about curiosity, discovery, creativity, and, most importantly, pursuing those little things that get stuck in your brain & end up being way more fascinating than you ever expected. Learn more at WayTooInterested.com, and follow Gavin on Twitter @gavinpurcell.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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