Death, Sex and Money
Death, Sex and Money is an interview-style podcast hosted by Anna Sale that discusses the big questions "often left out of polite conversation."[1][2] The podcast launched in May 2014 and is produced by WNYC Studios. The podcast features celebrities and experts, as well as guests with little to no name recognition.[3] The podcast covers the topics of finance, grief, love, and relationships.[4][5]
| Other names | DSM |
|---|---|
| Genre | Interview Talk Show |
| Running time | ca. 30 min. |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | WNYC Studios |
| Hosted by | Anna Sale |
| Created by | WNYC Studios |
| Produced by | Katie Bishop Anabel Bacon Andrew Dunn Afi Yellow-Duke |
| Executive producer(s) | Emily Botein |
| Recording studio | New York City |
| Original release | May 2014 – present |
| Opening theme | "Take a Ride" by The Reverend John DeLore |
| Podcast | deathsexmoney |
Format edit
Host Anna Sale describes Death, Sex, and Money saying, "It really came down to having a show that goes right at the things that shape our lives and that we have the most difficulty navigating—that I was having the most difficulty navigating."[6] In addition to stories from guests, the podcast includes stories from Anna Sale's own life, as well as testimonies and voicemails left by the show's listeners.[6]
In deciding which stories to cover, Sale takes into account current events as well listener suggestions and her own beliefs on what might lead to an interesting conversation.[7]
History edit
While working at WNYC as a political reporter, Anna Sale submitted her idea for the show to an internal contest at WNYC.[8] Sale describes her inspiration for the podcast as "a reaction to the artifice of politics, here you're talking about things without really talking about them specifically, concretely or honestly."[7] Sale's pitch won the contest and Death, Sex and Money launched in 2014 as a 30-minute podcast.
Celebrity guests on the show have included Jane Fonda, Bill Withers, Dan Savage, and Brooke Shields.[9]
The first episode which aired in 2014 consisted of a conversation with singer Bill Withers about the open-ended topic of how to be a man.[7] Another early episode of the podcast entitled This Senator Saved My Love Life, covered the story of a friendship between Arthur (Sale's then-boyfriend, now-husband) and Wyoming senator Alan Simpson.[7]
On the November 25, 2015, episode of Death, Sex, and Money actress Holland Taylor opened up about her sexuality saying, "I haven't come out because I am out," adding, "I live out."[10][11][12][13]
On the May 25, 2015, episode of the podcast, actor Jeff Daniels discussed relapsing at 50 after 14 years of sobriety.[14][15]
In 2018 Death, Sex and Money won a Webby Award for Best Interview/Talk Show[16] and was also nominated for Best Series[17] and Best Individual Episode.[18] The show won a 2021 Ambies award for "Best Interview Podcast".[19]
Book edit
Sale wrote Let's Talk About Hard Things, which was published in 2021 by Simon & Schuster. The book is split into five sections: death, sex, money, family, and identity. She conducted a series of new interviews for the book, although she references conversations from the podcast occasionally.[21]
In 2022, Sale appeared on Storybound (podcast) for a conversation regarding her book and having tough conversations.
References edit
- ^ "The 50 podcasts you need to hear". The Guardian. May 14, 2016. ISSN 0261-3077. from the original on August 26, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Elevate Your Porn: The 12 Best Sex Podcasts". June 30, 2016. from the original on July 9, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "17 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter". June 16, 2016. from the original on July 23, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Mistich, Dave (May 9, 2014). "Former WVPB Reporter Anna Sale's 'Death, Sex & Money'". wvpublic.org. from the original on April 12, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ "25 podcasts to add to your queue". Boston.com. from the original on April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Brun, Lily Le (August 4, 2015). "A new medium that harnesses the ancient power of storytelling". Financial Times. ISSN 0307-1766. from the original on August 12, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Locker, Melissa (July 23, 2015). "Death, Sex and Money: the podcast that unwraps the sweetest taboos". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ "Anna Sale on podcasts: 'People feel a relationship with the show'". Current. November 13, 2015. from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ "The Creative Genesis Of WNYC's "Death, Sex & Money"". Fast Company. from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
- ^ Wong, Curtis M. (November 30, 2015). "'Two And A Half Men' Star Holland Taylor Opens Up About Her Sexuality". The Huffington Post. from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Times, Los Angeles (March 3, 2016). "Sarah Paulson confirms and opens up about Holland Taylor romance". Los Angeles Times. from the original on July 10, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor Continue Adorable PDA Parade at Another Broadway Opening". from the original on June 12, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "'Two And A Half Men' Actress Holland Taylor Talks About Falling In Love With A Woman At Age 72". December 2015. from the original on May 12, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Jeff Daniels opens up on relapse". May 30, 2016. from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "Jeff Daniels Talks About Relapsing After 14 Years of Sobriety | The Fix". from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. from the original on July 24, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ "Best Series". from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "Best Individual Episode". from the original on May 9, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
- ^ "2021 WINNERS". The Ambies — Awards for Excellence in Audio. from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ Rayford, Katie (January 11, 2024). "Death, Sex & Money podcast: the beloved podcast has a new home". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. OCLC 728292344. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ McGuire, Nneka (May 10, 2021). "'Let's Talk About Hard Things' makes a compelling case that we should". Washington Post. from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
External links edit
- Official website