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Ask Roulette

Ask Roulette

Jody Avirgan

Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions, live on stage. It's a mix of conversation, comedy, and storytelling -- there's also music. David Plotz of Slate calls it "great" and the Observer says it's one of NYC's 10 Best Podcasts. The podcast features highlights from our live events at Housing Works Bookstore in New York, including appearances by special guests. Past guests have included Robert Krulwich of Radiolab, Kurt Braunohler, Julie Klausner, Baratunde Thurston, Kevin Allison of RISK, and many many more. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan, a producer at WNYC Radio in New York. More, including information about attending the live show, at www.askroulette.net www.askroulette.net | @AskRoulette | facebook.com/askroulette
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Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions on stage. This excerpt is from our January regular show at Housing Works Bookstore, and features Jad Abumrad of Radiolab, house band Eli Bolin, and some audience members.

Questions Asked:

-- How much money would it take for you to have sex with someone purely for money?

-- Do you have any true-life ghost stories?

-- If you could implant one idea in everyone at the same time, what would it be?

-- More!

More information about Ask Roulette, including future events: www.askroulette.net

Thanks to Digg.com and Digg Reader for their support of Ask Roulette.

Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855

Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette

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Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions on stage. This excerpt is from our November regular show at Housing Works Bookstore, and features comedian Negin Farsad, house band Eli Bolin, and some audience members.

Questions Asked:

-- Do you like black and white movies?

-- Why are you here right now?

-- What’s the most expensive thing you’ve wrecked?

-- Have you ever been scammed?

-- More!

More information about Ask Roulette, including future events: www.askroulette.net

Thanks to Digg.com and Digg Reader for their support of Ask Roulette.

Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855

Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette

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Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions on stage. This excerpt is from our October regular show at Housing Works Bookstore, and features Paul Lukas of Uni Watch, and some audience members.

Questions Asked:

-- How would you kill someone?

-- Does love get easier as you get older?

-- More!

More information about Ask Roulette, including future events: www.askroulette.net

Thanks to Digg.com and Digg Reader for their support of Ask Roulette.

Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855

Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette

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Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions on stage.

This excerpt is from our July show at Housing Works Bookstore in New York City, and features Mike Doughty, formerly of Soul Coughing, house band Eli Bolin, and some audience members.

Questions Asked:

-- What did your childhood smell like?

-- What cartoon character would you like to be?

-- If you sharted, who would you tell?

-- More!

More information about Ask Roulette, including future events: www.askroulette.net

Thanks to our new sponsor Digg.com and Digg Reader

Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855

Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette

Music: Cot Dam by Clipse | Credible Threats by One AM Radio

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Ask Roulette is a conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions on stage. This is a special supercut of the best of Ask Roulette's house band Eli Bolin. Follow him on twitter @elibolin

More information about Ask Roulette, including future events: www.askroulette.net

Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855

Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette

Music: Cot Dam by Clipse | Credible Threats by One AM Radio

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Another Ask Roulette special live on WFMU. Same idea - strangers asking each other questions, this time with callers!

More information about Ask Roulette, including future events: www.askroulette.net

Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855

Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette

Music: Cot Dam by Clipse | Credible Threats by One AM Radio

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Audio from our special call-in on WFMU Radio. Featuring Kurt Braunohler, AJ Jacobs, house band Eli Bolin, and of course lots of calls.

More information about Ask Roulette, including future events: www.askroulette.net

The next live show is May 2nd!

Subscribe (please rate and review!) to the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-roulette/id527319855

Follow us Twitter.com/askroulette | Facebook.com/AskRoulette

Music: Cot Dam by Clipse

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Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

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Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

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Ask Roulette is the conversation series in which strangers ask each other questions live on stage. You come with a question you want to ask a stranger, then get randomly paired. The catch is you can't ask a question until you've answered a question first. This is an excerpt from our regular live shows. For more information about how to attend a live show, subscribe to the newsletter at AskRoulette.net. Ask Roulette is hosted by Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) with house band Eli Bolin (Story Pirates; Sesame Street)

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FAQ

How many episodes does Ask Roulette have?

Ask Roulette currently has 54 episodes available.

What topics does Ask Roulette cover?

The podcast is about Conversation, Word, Live, Comedy, Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Ask Roulette?

The episode title 'Rembert Browne, Sex vs. Food, Funeral Home, Cowboy Musical' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ask Roulette?

The average episode length on Ask Roulette is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ask Roulette released?

Episodes of Ask Roulette are typically released every 14 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Ask Roulette?

The first episode of Ask Roulette was released on May 14, 2012.

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