Ira Madison III

Feedback with Ira Madison III

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Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly pop culture digest with a fried, fast-moving tone. Known for his cultural criticism, sharp insights on mic, and his viral tweets, host Ira Madison III isn't afraid to tell you what he thinks– or to ask the same of his guests. Like an issue of your favorite magazine, each episode of Feedback features curated conversations between Ira and cultural tastemakers, discussing everything from pop culture to books to how the internet has fully rewired our relationship to fame, taste, and relevance. Ira is also regularly joined by a rotating cast of his friends...

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Anna Peele: Can You Make Love Island Without Destroying Lives? 09.07.2026 1:10:26

This week on Feedback, Ira sits down with Vanity Fair contributing editor and author Anna Peele to unpack her new book, Enter the Villa , and dissect the cultural phenomenon of Love Island . Together, they break down the show's psychological impact and question if a show this consuming can be made without destroying its stars' lives. They also discuss the art of the celebrity profile, including An...

Henrik Ibsen was a Gaggy Queen with Soraya McDonald and Juan Ramírez 02.07.2026 56:51

This week, Ira is joined by theatre-obsessed culture critics Soraya McDonald and Juan Ramírez for a post-mortem conversation about the Tonys and the recently concluded theatre season in New York. Juan is the Chief Critic at Theatrely and Soraya was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. The three share some bourbon and pull back the curtain on everything Broadway and Off-Broadway. They di...

Audie Cornish: Is It a Good Interview or a Good Edit? 25.06.2026 1:11:18

This week on Feedback, Ira sits down with journalist, Engagement Party co-host, and NPR icon Audie Cornish for a conversation about interviewing, internet culture, and what makes a great conversation actually work. Together, they unpack the ingredients of a successful culture podcast, the ever-changing social media landscape (from Reddit to Bluesky to Threads), the evolution of the Heated Rivalry...

I Don't Idolize Greta Gerwig with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix 18.06.2026 1:01:37

Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix join Ira for a conversation straight from their group chat. In just one episode, they cover Summer House, Love Island, bandwagon culture, self-improvement books, movie theater snacks, the surreal experience of moving their podcast to Higher Ground Audio, and, in the process, becoming Michelle Obama's newest nieces. Plus, as always, plenty of extremely online opinions....

Bring Back Gatekeeping with Jay Jurden 18.06.2026 1:05:13

In the very first episode of Feedback, Ira Madison III is joined by comedian, actor, writer, and friend Jay Jurden. Together, they dig into the current world of comedy, how conspiracy theories spread over the internet, and the surprising reason Jay loves West Village girlies (not including you, West Wilson and Amanda Batula). And of course, they're getting into the Summer House of it all. We're so...

Introducing: Feedback with Ira Madison III 04.06.2026 0:51

After a year off, Ira is back on the mic. Feedback with Ira Madison III is a weekly pop culture digest unpacking the stories, internet obsessions, and debates lighting up your group chats. Joined by friends and cultural tastemakers, Ira dives into entertainment, politics, media, and the increasingly online world that's reshaping how we think, argue, and stay relevant. New episodes every Thursday....