It’s 1999, and sixteen years after its original release, a new Star Wars is finally coming. Fans have been camping out in front of theaters across the country just to be the first to see it. The beloved intergalactic saga is set to debut a slew of brand new characters, one of whom is a revolutionary CGI creation named Jar Jar Binks. Whispers begin to spread about big changes coming to the galaxy far, far away – and not everyone’s happy about it. Transcripts for The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks are available at go.ted.com/jarjar ..read more

A conversion therapy survivor speaks to the man who ran the conversion therapy clinic he escaped from. (Part 3 of 3) Order Conversations with People Who Hate Me (the book!) here: https://tedtalks.social/398oDrs Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Sign up for Dylan's newsletter: https://tedtalks.social/3vOs1zq Transcript for this episode: dylanmarron.com/podcast/episode-guide/episode-46 Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio mixer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer ..read more

John Smid recounts how he came to run a well-known conversion therapy clinic. (Part 2 of 3) Conversations with People Who Hate Me The Book is out now! Get it here: https://tedtalks.social/3HUsF3m Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio mixer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: "These Dark Times" by Caged Animals ..read more

Garrard Conley, a survivor of conversion therapy, recounts his experience. (Part 1 of 3) Conversations with People Who Hate Me The Book is out now! Get it here: https://tedtalks.social/3HUsF3m Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio mixer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: "These Dark Times" by Caged Animals ..read more

This is... NOT an episode of Conversations with People Who Hate Me. We're taking a week off, so instead we're sharing an episode of another podcast from the TED Audio Collective called How to Be a Better Human. It's a show hosted by comedian (and good friend of Dylan's) Chris Duffy, about how we can all learn to be a little less terrible. Dylan was interviewed by Chris last year and shares what he’s learned about apologies, forgiveness, and the benefits of taking the time to explore and establish our personal boundaries. If you want to hear more episodes, you can find and follow How to Be a Be ..read more

Dylan speaks to a friend who has been openly critical of this project since it began. Conversations with People Who Hate Me The Book is out now! Get it here: https://tedtalks.social/3HUsF3m Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Transcript for this episode: dylanmarron.com/episode-guide/episode-43 Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio mixer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: "These Dark Times" by Caged Animals ..read more

A listener who is scared of the COVID vaccine speaks to Dylan's doctor about the vaccine's benefits. To learn more about the safety of COVID vaccines, check out the CDC's website here. Find Dr. Keith Roach on Facebook and Twitter. Preorder Conversations with People Who Hate Me (the book!) here: dylanmarron.com/book Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Transcript for this episode: dylanmarron.com/podcast/episode-guide/episode-42 Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio ..read more

Dylan tries (and fails) to produce a conversation for Michael James Schneider, a popular artist who is derisively known to some as "balloon guy.” Preorder Conversations with People Who Hate Me (the book!) here: https://tedtalks.social/3HUsF3m Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Transcript for this episode: https://www.dylanmarron.com/podcast/episode-guide/episode-41 Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio mixer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo p ..read more

Two colleagues speak for the first time since their falling-out in a text message. Preorder Conversations with People Who Hate Me (the book!) here: https://tedtalks.social/3HUsF3m Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Transcript for this episode: https://www.dylanmarron.com/podcast/episode-guide/episode-40 Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio mixer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: "These Dark Times" by Caged Animals ..read more

A widely recognized actor speaks to a teenager who participated in a misogynistic meme against her. Preorder Conversations with People Who Hate Me (the book!) here: https://tedtalks.social/3HUsF3m Submit an episode idea: https://tedtalks.social/3oTuTsd Transcript for this episode: https://www.dylanmarron.com/podcast/episode-guide/episode-39 Conversations with People Who Hate Me is part of the TED Audio Collective. Credits: Dylan Marron (creator, producer, host), Vincent Cacchione (audio mixer), Phillip Blackowl (logo designer), Mindy Tucker (logo photographer). Theme song: "These Dark Times" b ..read more