The Connective Pod

Andrew goes viral. Knicks win greatest game ever. 

Meghnad Bose, an intrepid reporter, sits at the nexus, of three global stories that have converged in the heart of NYC at once. A Graduate of Columbia School of Journalism, he covered the epicenter of the College Protests and Encampments up close and then reported as  Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE and detained. Andrew and Gerard speak with Meghnad about his journey, navigating American media,...

Joining us from the frontlines is Ross Barkan, an award-winning author and journalist. Ross is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, a columnist for New York Magazine, and serves as editor-in-chief of The Metropolitan Review. He’s been on one hell of a ride. His former campaign manager, Zohran Mamdani, is now in the final hours of what’s become a barnburner — and a national sensat...

In this rapid reaction episode, Andrew and Gerard break down the Knicks’ stunning upset win, analyzing key moments, standout performances, and what this victory means for the rest of the series. Plus, a quick look at how this game shifts the playoff landscape.

Andrew and Gerard break down the Knicks’ thrilling Game 1 win over the Celtics and the start of the NBA Playoffs’ second round, plus chat on the current state of New York sports

In this rapid reaction episode, the crew breaks down the Knicks’ frustrating Game 2 loss to the Pistons—a game that slipped away despite Jalen Brunson’s 37-point performance. A stagnant third-quarter offense, a nonexistent bench, and a lopsided whistle all contributed to a loss that felt entirely avoidable. With the series now tied 1–1 and momentum shifting toward Detroit, Andrew and Gerard unpack...

In this special rapid reaction episode of The Connective Pod, we reflect on the life, legacy, and impact of Pope Francis, who has passed away at the age of 88. As the first Jesuit and first Latin American pope, Francis broke centuries of tradition and brought a deeply human, often trailblazing voice to the Catholic Church. We explore his influence on American politics, the global Catholic faith, a...

In this special bonus episode of The Connective Pod, Gerard Oberle and Andrew Bell hit pause on politics and pivot to the hardwood. As lifelong NBA followers, they dive into the upcoming playoffs with predictions, hot takes, and some relatable fan talk. It’s a change of pace, and a whole lot of hoops—just in time for tip-off!

This week we’re joined by Ross Barkan, an award-winning author and journalist. Ross is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and a columnist for New York Magazine and the  the editor-in-chief of The Metropolitan Review ( https://metropolitanreview.com/ ), a new books and culture magazine. We react to Trump, outline potential future outcomes and approaches for the Dems. Later we disc...