Episodes
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We're back out in the open with our 111th episode. We hit the hard topics and talk about changing cities, the dangers of nostalgia, crisis communications and Belgians Shoes.
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We’re back and talk about Father’s Day and what we learned from our dads. We also revisit the enduring coffee dilemma and consider the appeal of underdog sports teams.
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It’s getting warmer in the big town and morale is already suffering.
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Coggins decamps to a new HQ. Williams completes his victory tour of the East Coast.
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Michael makes his triumphant return to the big town, and we sit down for our first in-person pod.
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Hard hitting decisions on the big topics of the day: We start with Bronco vs. Blazer, gelato vs. ice cream and we go from there.
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Coggins returns from the Left Coast, while Williams dusts off the Delta app and plots his triumphant return to the Big Town. We also take time to get ready for a big summer and speculate about Casino vs. Goodfellas.
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The Optimist is here, so we celebrate David’s big day. He talks about the book, being illustrated in the New Yorker and what it’s like letting something you’ve worked on go out into the world.
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We talk about bad decisions, the road not taken and the dangers of midnight eBay.
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Today we answer questions from followers / listeners / friends of Central Division. Enjoy!
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We pour out an artisanal saké for Hideki’s inspiring Masters win and his equally amazing caddy (and Coggins bravely manages not to cry). Then we consider the home office, co-working discontents and the infuriating WeWork documentary. Finally we ask when is the best time to work, write and start a newsletter.
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Our West Coast Correspondent talks about life on the Left Coast—valets, tennis, Sqrl, traffic. We also talk Balthazar, Buffet (Jimmy) and bars (mediocre).
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What makes a good store? Why do we like them and why are they so hard to find? We discuss our favorites and ones we miss.
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This week we talk about diversions and the highs and lows of spring break. Then we discuss Michael’s big, big news: The launch of ACL Golf! Coming to a screen near you.
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This week we discuss the difference between the seasons in New York and LA, when jelly beans were still good, the joys of Riesling Season™ and which Italians can get away with white jeans or black shoes.
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David’s back on the Delta app and he’s headed out to the Bahamas to fish the flats. Loyal listeners continue to send in corrections and alert us to our mistakes from previous podcasts. We talk travel, the places we are missing, what we plan to do when life ever gets back to normal and offer some tips on buying a Rimowa. Bon voyage!
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This week we address the continuing fallout of Michael’s genetically modified Sumo scandal. Then we make some predictions about the future of dressing, of New York, about high-speed rail, and who will win the Masters.
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This week we talk about what we’re into at the moment, like the Spelling Bee, a really good orange (which we now know is not GMO) and smart dress socks. We also consider futurism in film, David Mamet’s correspondence and the correct color for an old car.
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This week Coggins checks in from down South and we discuss road trips, speeding and Snyder’s pretzels. Michael reports from his new standing desk and explains what’s going on with Clubhouse. And we discuss the delicate case of buying furniture when you’re part of a couple.
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This week we discuss the pleasure and intensity of working from home. We’re all reconsidering our relationship to the physical office and even to work itself. We talk about the evils of cubicles, lunch at your desk and using Zoom as a verb. Coggins also gets in to some details of balancing privacy with his writing process.
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