Blogs Jan 31, 2012 at 10:31 am

Ever Wanted to Hear Ira Glass Give Sex Advice?

Dan Savage
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I just started listening. Dan, I thought I liked you before, but now . . . There is a god! Ira Glass talking about sex--and right in my ears.
Be still my heart!
THANK YOU!!
nocutename on January 31, 2012 at 10:37 AM Report this
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YES PLEASE
srslywut on January 31, 2012 at 10:37 AM Report this
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I didn't read the description before I started playing the podcast this morning, and when Ira started talking I just about fell out of my seat. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
carriemcc on January 31, 2012 at 10:40 AM Report this
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Listen to Dan flirt with Ira Glass for an hour. It's groovy!
Confluence on January 31, 2012 at 10:42 AM Report this
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Ira Glass Sex Tape
MacCrocodile on January 31, 2012 at 10:43 AM Report this
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That was… disturbingly surreal, listening to Ira Glass say “blowjob”.

I think Ira needs to be your regular co-host. Lucy was sweet and all, but Ira was a great balance for you.
Allyn on January 31, 2012 at 10:43 AM Report this
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@5 MacCrocodile LOL That is so dead-on!!!!!
Mary P. Traverse on January 31, 2012 at 10:53 AM Report this
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WHAT SHUT UP

Oh my god I can't wait to listen to this as soon as I get a chance.
JenV on January 31, 2012 at 11:17 AM Report this
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Oh man, I'm so far behind. I'm on podcast 88, and I have a long way to go to catch up.
nicholaus on January 31, 2012 at 11:20 AM Report this
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Ira seemed a little on edge and nervous at first. He must not be used to the slightly more "live" format you employ. He settled in great, though. I laughed very hard at many points in the podcast. Keep him to his word about coming back soon.
Pablo Picasso on January 31, 2012 at 11:22 AM Report this
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@9 Skip ahead. It's worth it.
Allyn on January 31, 2012 at 11:25 AM Report this
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@ #5 Thank You!! That was awesomesauce.

Dan....this may be my favorite podcast ever. Suuuuuuuch a crush on Ira.
YanaBanana on January 31, 2012 at 11:34 AM Report this
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Loved it!
Jamie in Pittsburgh on January 31, 2012 at 11:56 AM Report this
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@5 That had me in tears. Thank you!!!
Allyn on January 31, 2012 at 12:27 PM Report this
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SQUEE motherfuckers! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OuterCow on January 31, 2012 at 12:34 PM Report this
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AAAAAH SO GOOD. I like what you said to Ira's mom.
icouldliveinhope on January 31, 2012 at 1:44 PM Report this
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I am sooo looking forward to this!
AFinch on January 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM Report this
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It felt weird, like listening in on a private conversation. Ira Glass doesn't say those words.

I loved you pointing out the ironic disclaimer This American Life uses. No adult content, but the story "does acknowledge sex exists." Best intro ever.
clearlyhere on January 31, 2012 at 2:30 PM Report this
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Could not hit the play button fast enough. This was amazing!
on January 31, 2012 at 2:40 PM Report this
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That was sort of surreal. Words coming out in Ira Glass's voice that I have never heard before.
Reverse Polarity on January 31, 2012 at 2:48 PM Report this
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I don't know... this just seems wrong. Ira Glass is so clean-cut...
on January 31, 2012 at 3:16 PM Report this
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that was wonderful. i agree with allyn @6 that ira was a great foil for you. other guests always seem somewhat intimidated by the fact that it's your show and you're the advice giver, etc... less so mistress matisse, but even her a little bit. there was a lot more and better quality back and forth in this episode.
Valkyrie on January 31, 2012 at 3:29 PM Report this
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This made my day (although I got some weird looks on the subway when I laughed out loud). Hearing Ira talk about blowjobs was so surreal, but awesome. You make a great team-- Please please please have him back on the podcast!
i.miss.seattle on January 31, 2012 at 4:34 PM Report this
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... So, who is this guy?

He spent so much time stammering and repeating his words that I was shocked to hear that his day job is radio - is he normally better? Based on his performance here, I have *zero* interest in looking him up, because WOW that was annoying.

Once he figured out what to say he was okay, but before then?

Who is this guy and why should I know him, again?

(yes, yes, Wikipedia. I'm not American, this is still the first I've heard of him, and WOW he has an excellent voice for mime.)
John, speaker to computers on January 31, 2012 at 9:12 PM Report this
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Aw.... I don't normally think about your podcasts, but when you post about 'em, it's too bad they're not transcribed. This one seems like it would be hilarious...
BEG on January 31, 2012 at 9:40 PM Report this
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I love Ira Glass. I love sex advice.

Somehow though this just seems sort of wrong to me. Kind of like listening to a Terry Gross phone sex session.

I like Terry Gross, phone sex with someone smart should be hot, but that just goes to the wrong place.
Learned Hand on January 31, 2012 at 10:00 PM Report this
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@24 Ira Glass is a well-loved host of the public radio show This American Life, and has had Dan as a guest numerous times on his show. Since Ira's lines are a little more scripted and prepared on his show, and he's in his element, there's minimal stammering.

TAL is quirky and does a good job at being thought provoking and/or entertaining. He's got a good sense of humor. You might want to try to listen to one of the shows before writing him off completely.

That said, I'm totally looking forward to listening to this!!! Lil Geek heart goes SQUEE!
Kaliann on February 1, 2012 at 4:39 AM Report this
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I know this comment is lost in a sea of "kudos" for podcast 267, but it was one of my favorite thus far. Ira and Dan make a great pair, even if Ira's advice was much, He brought out an interesting side of Dan. I never thought about how exploitative you are of others pain, or how I participate in that. However, I still think its worth it to hear another persons perspective/advice. Please have Ira back at least once a year. every thanksgiving? hour long special?
porkrock on February 1, 2012 at 12:21 PM Report this
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I really enjoyed the podcast. I agree with others - Ira needs to come back.

What's wrong with Anchorage? Except that it was fucking cold in January.
AKTheresa on February 1, 2012 at 12:28 PM Report this
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OK, I'm going to have a go at this one. Bear with me, it's about an hour long from what I can see (I have to confess to never having listened to one of Dan's podcasts. I know. The shame) so it's going to take a while because I'm rubbish at transcribing.

A transcription will appear presently in chunks..
Rubbish_Transcriber on February 1, 2012 at 3:41 PM Report this

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