Plain English BEST OF: The Antisocial Century

Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Ringer

News Commentary, News

4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one! “The Antisocial Century” originally aired January 10, 2025. If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at [email protected]. Host: Derek Thompson Guest: Nick Epley Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you're a fan of the inner workings of Hollywood, then check out my podcast, The Town, on the Ringer Podcast Network.
0:05.7	My name's Matt Bellany. I'm founding partner at Puck and the writer of the What I'm Hearing newsletter.
0:10.4	And with my show, The Town, I bring you the inside conversation about money and power in Hollywood.
0:15.2	Every week, we've got three short episodes featuring real Hollywood insiders to tell you what people in town are actually talking about.
0:21.7	We'll cover everything from why your favorite show was canceled overnight.
0:25.2	Which streamer is on the brink of collapse?
0:27.2	And which executive is on the hot seat?
0:29.2	Disney, Netflix, who's up, down, and who'll never eat lunch in this town again?
0:33.6	Follow the town on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast.
0:42.3	300 sensors. Over a million data points per second.
0:46.3	How does F1 update their fans with every stat in real time?
0:50.3	AWS is how.
0:52.3	From fastest laps to strategy calls,
0:55.2	AWS puts fans in the pit.
0:59.1	It's not just racing,
1:00.8	it's data-driven innovation at 200 miles per hour.
1:05.2	AWS is how leading businesses power next-level innovation.
1:09.5	Hey Harry.
1:10.5	Hello, mate. Got any tips for the football? Your best bet is to head over to bet Victor. They're giving new customers a terrific welcome offer. If you bet a minimum of £10, they'll give you £30 in three bets. Fawl, that's a steel of a deal. It's a good darn deal that'll make you squirrel for real. Neil. My name's not Neil. I know, but it rhymes. Listen to Harry and make your best bet on the football at BetVictor. 18 plus opt in and bet on any football marketing at odds of evens or greater no, cash out seven-day expiry terms and conditions apply at gamblerware.org. Hi everybody, Derek here. In December, my wife and I welcomed our second baby girl into the world.
1:46.6	I'm going to be taking some time off, but we wanted to keep the pod going through the holidays.
1:50.2	So we're going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes from the last 12 months, a kind of best of compendium.
1:58.2	And this list includes interviews that really stuck with me and others that
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