Open Ended

This week, special guest G. Keenan Schneider speaks with Cher and James about the complexities of writing online, empathizing with readers’ perspective, and weeding out the trolls from actual constructive criticism. In the after show, G. Keenan shares his joy over the new Apple TV, Cher talks about her love for Ira Glass, and James discusses the latest book from Ta-nehisi Coates. Sponsors Cards Against Humanity: This episode is sponsored by Cards Against Humanity, they asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show! Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can donate at any time at openended.fm/donate, or become a member, starting at $1 a month, at patreon.com/openended. Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes: Heben and Tracy of Another Round Jenna Worthham Pop-Up Magazine G. Keenan Schneider No Octothrope Limitless Adventure Daring Fireball Lindsey Stone Trevor Noah “Podcasts and Diversity” article on No Octothrope Stephen Colbert Chicago