Chronically Online: Wrapping Up the Year with Maddie Buyers

12/22/23 • 42 min

As the first "season" of the Paesanos Podcast comes to a close, I talk with Maddie Buyers about what it means to be chronically online these days. We also share a few updates from the first 11 podcast guests, talk about who would make a great Paesano, and what storylines we're following into the new year.

Several months ago, Maddie shared some topic ideas with me and we only begin to scratch the surface on some of them. What is "phone brand culture" and how is it changing? How have 3rd places moved from physical locations to internet forums? And whare are old school meme characters up to now?

After this episode, we'll take a break and reach out to new guests about new topics. If you have ideas, email [email protected]. Looking forward to more great conversations in 2024!

After this episode, we'll take a break and reach out to new guests about new topics. If you have ideas, email [email protected]. Looking forward to more great conversations in 2024!

Previous Episode

How we Listen to the Internet, and Why we Can't Get Enough of Podcasts

Maddy Masiello, Audio Production Manager for The New York Times, has been in the podcasting space for more than 5 years - which may not sound like a long time, but that’s over 25% of the entire timeline of podcasts in the world. In this episode, we talk all about podcasts and audio content and why the internet can't seem to get enough.

Maddy talks about how “Serial” - the popular series from the New York Times - transformed podcasts as we know and listen today. And she shares some examples of how the NY Times audio team enhances the news and information we take in every day.

If you haven't already downloaded the New York Times Audio App, I highly recommend it. You'll find Maddy's work mixed in across several NYT productions. Here's one example.