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A man takes on an impossible job: fixing the place you go before you die. Further Info Bill Thomas's website Bill Thomas on Twitter Tammy Marshall at The New Jewish Home

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Introducing Mogul35:06

11d ago35:06

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Today we bring you episode one of Gimlet’s new show, “Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty.” It’s the story of the birth of hip-hop and a hip-hop legend, but it’s also about the darker side of the industry. It’s the story of how a kid from the Bronx, managed to rise so high. And how, when he got there, everything went so wrong. Hear the en ...…

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#100 Friends and Blasphemers21:45

18d ago21:45

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An online diary used by American teenagers confronts a strange and terrifying enemy.

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#28 Shipped to Timbuktu35:43

24d ago35:43

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An email to the wrong address sends us hurtling into the world of professional cookie advisors. Plus, a new Yes, Yes, No. This is a rebroadcast of a story. Our theme song and scoring is from Breakmaster Cylinder. Ad music is by Build Buildings. Adam West’s Tweet

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#99 Black Hole, New Jersey34:21

1M ago34:21

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A mysterious thief has been using the internet to steal a bizarre array of items - watches, scooter parts, clown costumes. This week, Alex heads straight towards his hideout.

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#98 Fog of Covfefe30:55

1M ago30:55

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The last person on earth who has not heard about covfefe walks into a studio, and a strange journey begins.

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#16 Why Is Mason Reese Crying?28:26

2M ago28:26

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For Jonathan Goldstein, YouTube offers endless nostalgia, but he always finds himself returning to the same subject – a precocious child actor from the early 70’s named Mason Reese. And then a few months ago, new clips of Reese began popping up on YouTube. What’s more, they appeared to be uploaded by Reese himself. Jonathan sets out to discover ...…

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#97 What Kind Of Idiot Gets Phished?27:48

2M ago27:48

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This week, Phia wonders what kind of person falls for phishing attacks. Is it only insanely gullible luddites, or can smart, tech savvy people get phished, too? To find out, she conducts an experiment on her poor, unsuspecting coworkers. Follow Daniel Boteanu on twitter

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#96 The Secret Life of Alex Goldman25:46

2M ago25:46

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Alex agreed to let PJ hack his phone, giving him 24/7 uninterrupted surveillance over his life. This week, everything you can learn about someone who completely surrenders their privacy.

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#95 The Silence in the Sky35:56

3M ago35:56

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A group of elite scientists prepare for the last conversation humans might ever have. Plus, we meet a corporate attorney who mediates family Thanksgivings.

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#94 Obfuscation33:38

3M ago33:38

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This week, we debut a new segment designed to help you calibrate your anger in a changing world. Plus, how to cloak yourself from all the people who are now allowed to see your internet browsing history.

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#93 Beware All35:11

3M ago35:11

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This week, we discover who was actually behind the hack of Alex Blumberg's Uber account. This episode picks up where Episode 91, The Russian Passenger, left off. Further Info Come see Alex and PJ at The Bell House with Linda Holmes! Wirecutter on password managers

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#92 Favor Atender: The Return33:05

4M ago33:05

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In the United States, the idea of having a conversation with the President is pretty outlandish. But in Latin America, it’s a regular occurrence. The most accessible president on Latin American social media is Ecuador’s Rafael Correa. But what’s it like to get the attention of a head of state when you may not exactly want it? (NOTE: We first br ...…

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#91 The Russian Passenger34:43

4M ago34:43

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Somewhere in Russia, a man calls for a car. Somewhere in New York City, a stranger's phone buzzes. Email us at replyall@gimletmedia.com and use the subject "theory" if you think you can provide us additional information. Further reading haveibeenpwned.com A good article on how and why you should use password managers, and the best password mana ...…

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#90 Matt Lieber Goes to Dinner26:14

5M ago26:14

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This week, one man has been warning the world about an impending disaster for years, but no one will listen. Also, Alex makes a dumb decision. Further Reading W3C's proposed standard W3C Director, Tim Berners-Lee, posts "On EME in HTML5" Mozilla's blog post "DRM and the Challenge of Serving Users" Cory Doctorow's post "The World Wide Web Consor ...…

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#89 Worldstar24:00

5M ago24:00

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The unlikely rise of Lee O'Denat, the founder of Worldstar Hip Hop. Also, we reopen a cold case. Further Listening Q's interview on Shots Fired Q's interview on The Champs

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#88 Second Language27:55

5M ago27:55

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A new Yes Yes No, plus Sruthi meets her first fully-functional cyborg. Further Reading Norm Kelly's Twitter Eric Valor's Website Eric's non-profit Sciopen Research Group

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#87 Storming the Castle32:24

5M ago32:24

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This week: Alex meets his hero, the thorn in the side of Dick Dale, GG Allin, and Alex Trebek. Further Reading Longmont Potion Castle's website The Twice Removed podcast Nazanin Rafsanjani's Twitter

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#86 Man of the People40:34

6M ago40:34

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This week — a new technology falls into the wrong hands. Pope Brock's book, Charlatan Penny Lane's documentary, Nuts!

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#85 The Reversal28:59

6M ago28:59

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For years, Dr. Richard Bedlack has hunted for a cure for ALS, a fatal degenerative disease. And then one day he builds a website called ALS Untangled. That's when strange things start to happen. Reported by Peter Andrey Smith and Reply All producer Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Further Reading The ALS Untangled website Dr. Richard Bedlack’s ALS Reversals ...…

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#84 Past, Present, Future 257:45

7M ago57:45

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This week, updates on some of the stories we’ve done over the past year, some bonuses and surprises, some breakbeats, a motorcycle ride, and we take a glimpse into the future. Check out the amazing 2016 Reply All poster by Matt Lubchansky! The Episodes #56 Zardulu #64-67 On the Inside Parts I-IV #53 In the Desert #68 Vampire Rules #57 Milk Want ...…

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#47 Quit Already (REBROADCAST)31:13

7M ago31:13

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Everybody has that one Facebook friend who just won’t stop posting their political opinions. This week, we talk to one of those Facebook friends, someone whose opinions got her into an enormous mess.

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#83 Voyage Into Pizzagate47:02

7M ago47:02

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A conspiracy theory, a pizza related map, and a website fighting for its very soul. Further Reading Bryan Menegus' great article, "Reddit is Tearing Itself Apart." An interview with Edgar Welch, the Pizzagate gunman. The Donald Subreddit If you have a question about a story we've reported this year, please email a voice memo of 30 seconds or le ...…

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Introducing Crimetown35:17

8M ago35:17

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On today's episode of Reply All we are bringing you the first episode of Gimlet’s new show Crimetown. Crimetown is by the creators of HBO’s The Jinx. This season is about organized crime and corruption in Providence, Rhode Island.

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#82 Hello?1:43:37

8M ago1:43:37

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Alex and PJ take calls from anyone, about anything, for 48 hours straight. Thank Yous Adam Quinn (for setting up our phone system) Peter Nelson (for his excellent horn playing) The Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder (for going above and beyond this week) Matt Farley Jorge Just Austin Thompson Build Buildings Everyone who called…

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#81 In the Tall Grass27:50

8M ago27:50

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One man tries to unite America. One Frog threatens to tear it apart.

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#80 Flash!36:55

9M ago36:55

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This week: a bitter Yes Yes No rivalry, and the return of 10 Minutes on Craigslist. Someone has gone missing. Further Reading The original tweet. Loss.

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#29 The Takeover (REBROADCAST)21:12

9M ago21:12

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Thomas Oscar is an Australian teenager who tried to make the most boring Facebook group possible - a group where members pretend to be corporate drones in a non-existent office. The Facts Karen Duffin is a producer at This American Life. You can find more stories by Karen Duffin at her website. Our theme song is by the mysterious Breakmaster Cy ...…

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#79 Boy in Photo44:20

9M ago44:20

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To reach a port, we must set sail.

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#78 Very Quickly to the Drill41:10

10M ago41:10

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Alex and PJ chase down the strangest tips from our Weird Ads hotline, and at the bottom of the rabbit hole they find the Mother of All AdWords Scams. Futher Reading David Segal's story on locksmiths The Ringfinders website Form to give feedback on specific ads Google's statement on our episode: Our goal is to provide a great experience for the ...…

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#77 The Grand Tapestry Of Pepe31:32

10M ago31:32

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Forty servers full of lost photos, a secret plan, and an unexpected rescue. Also, a Yes Yes No about a frog. Further Reading Hillary on Pepe Matt Furie (Pepe's creator) on Pepe Smugmug's statement on Picturelife Our Sponsors 99designs – Visit 99designs.com/reply to get a free $99 upgrade on your first design project. HPE - To learn more about h ...…

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#76 Lost in a Cab35:07

10M ago35:07

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Liz lost her camera in a cab, so she went to the New York City Taxi website to submit it to their lost and found database. At least, that's what she thought she did. Alex investigates and finds a big business behind the success of a suspicious little website. Further Reading If you lose something in a cab in New York City, Call 311, or go to th ...…

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#75 Boy Wonder32:40

11M ago32:40

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Barry develops a small but very inconvenient health problem, which becomes so persistent and pernicious that it feels as if someone put a curse on him. Sruthi Pinnamaneni goes deep on a decades-long medical mystery. Lisa Sanders’ book, Every Patient Tells a Story. Lisa Sanders’ column, Diagnosis. Become a Gimlet Member to join our Q&A this Frid ...…

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#74 Making Friends38:35

11M ago38:35

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This week, a story about people who start hearing voices in their heads. But, instead of trying to get rid of the voices, they try to make more. Reporter Laura Klivans has the story. Our Sponsors Mailchimp – Send better emails. Also visit Mailchimp’s new non-profit online store Freddieand.co. Fracture – Get 10% off, and don’t forget to mention ...…

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#73 Sandbox27:15

11M ago27:15

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One twin decides to plug her internal organs directly into the internet so the other twin can monitor her. Plus, PJ and Alex talk to a listener whose heart was broken by last week's episode.

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#72 Dead is Paul29:16

12M ago29:16

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This week, a Yes Yes No about gorillas, conspiracy theories, and glitter. Further Reading See the original tweets on our Yes Yes No tumblr. Marina Joyce's YouTube Article on Marina Joyce Police tweeting about Marina Joyce

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#71 The Picture Taker45:38

12M ago45:38

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Rachel was a faithful user of a photo storage website called Picturelife, until one day all of her photos disappeared. As she investigated, she realized that every Picturelife user was having the same problem. Alex tries to find out if there's any hope of getting her photos back. Also, a preview of the new Gimlet show, Science Vs! Subscribe to ...…

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#70 Stolen Valor25:53

1y ago25:53

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PJ dives into the world of military impostors and the vigilantes who hunt them. Plus, a dispatch from Dallas.

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#69 Disappeared31:38

1y ago31:38

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This week a man decides to sabotage the entire internet. Plus, PJ discovers the secret code he’s accidentally been speaking, and learns about the people who created it.

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#68 Vampire Rules29:03

1y ago29:03

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It’s an old story. Two people date, they break up, they both go on Tinder. And on Tinder, one of them stumbles across an incredibly creepy photo, taken inside the apartment they used to share.

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#67 On the Inside, Part IV40:48

1y ago40:48

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Paul Modrowski is in prison for a murder he claims he didn't commit, and he says he’s been misunderstood because of his autism. This week, we bring you the conclusion of our story. Sruthi meets Paul in prison and explains what she thinks really happened the night of Dean Fawcett’s murder.

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#66 On the Inside, Part III45:21

1y ago45:21

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Blogger Paul Modrowski is in prison for a murder he claims he didn't commit. This week, producer Sruthi Pinnamaneni looks at his trial, and speaks to the one person who witnessed the murder. On the Inside, Part I On the Inside, Part II

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#65 On the Inside, Part II34:57

1y ago34:57

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Blogger Paul Modrowski is in prison for a murder he claims that he didn't commit. This week, producer Sruthi Pinnamaneni looks at Paul's life before his conviction, and the crime that landed him behind bars. On the Inside, Part I

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#64 On the Inside25:57

1y ago25:57

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For years, Paul Modrowski has been writing a blog from inside a maximum security prison. Only thing is, he was arrested when he was 18 and has never seen the internet. Sruthi Pinnamaneni reaches out to him with one small question that alters the course of her next year.

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#63 1000 Brimes19:13

1y ago19:13

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Email Debt Forgiveness Day is April 30th. It’s the day when people around the world will send the emails they’ve been putting off, without guilt and without consequence (hopefully). To observe the holiday, we talk to three people with plans to send delinquent messages. Link to our Email Debt Forgiveness Day page.…

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#62 Decoders31:20

1y ago31:20

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Reporter Rukmini Callimachi is always looking for new ways to eavesdrop on ISIS operatives online. Recently, she got a new look into how ISIS members might be using the internet to coordinate their attacks. Plus, a new Yes, Yes, No.

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#61 Baby King33:12

1+ y ago33:12

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This week, Alex stumbles upon the weirdest gifs ever made, and goes hunting for their creators. Also, a new Yes Yes No. Check out our website, http://replyall.diamonds for links to some of the gifs discussed in this episode, or to hear the alternate 'jif' version. And you can vote for us in the Webbys here! https://pv.webbyawards.com/2016/mobil ...…

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#60 A Simple Question37:31

1+ y ago37:31

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This week, PJ helps a listener named Matt ask a very large company a very simple question. Are you telling me the truth? Also! PJ & Alex are on Sampler this week. You can listen here.

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#59 Good Job, Alex28:37

1+ y ago28:37

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This week, Alex tries to solve a problem and PJ insults him. Also the return of Email Debt Forgiveness Day. If you’re thinking about sending an email, or if you receive an email for Email Debt Forgiveness day, tell us about it by emailing replyall@gimletmedia.com. We might end up contacting you to appear on the show! Together, we can all make o ...…

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#58 Earth Pony39:24

1+ y ago39:24