The Riff is a 24 minute conversation about one topic, with one expert, hosted by David Tisch and Andy Weissman. 

Riff #1 is about the television news business. A conversation with CNN senior technology correspondent Laurie Segall.

Playlist: Intro > what is media > CNN over 10 years > what is different now > mistrust toward big media? > who are the trust agents > what is a "story" > who does CNN speak for? > slows news days > who knows what media is > do people turn on the tv/what is distribution > young people v old people > why not all-internet/why 24 hours > wrap up

The Riff #1 with Laurie Segall

The Riff is a 24 minute conversation about one topic, with one expert, hosted by David Tisch and Andy Weissman. Riff #2 is about the business of "direct to consumer." A conversation with Jeff Raider, the founder of Warby Parker and Harry's.

Playlist:  Intro > what is a direct to consumer brand > welcome Jeff Raider > glasses and shaving > DTC = controlling the whole process > what is the math >  what happens to retailers? >  brand storytelling > over 50% commerce online in 5 years > rebundling/discovery/Facebook marketing > Harry's won't sell on Amazon > Allbirds > wrap up

The Riff #2 with Jeff Raider

The Riff is a 24 minute conversation about one topic, with one expert, hosted by David Tisch and Andy Weissman. Riff #3 is about cultural mashups.  A conversation with Ivan Orkin - entrepreneur, chef, and founder of Ivan Ramen (http://www.ivanramen.com/).

Playlist: Intro > I am a craftsperson, not an artist > Japan and Japanophiles > what is authenticity > fueling creativity > married to ramen? > what is a mashup > pizza slices > growing up in coffee shops > NYC as mashup > what is cooking > I love service > craftsperson not artist/don't believe the hype > wrap up

The Riff #3 with Ivan Orkin

The Riff is a 24 minute conversation about one topic, with one expert, hosted by David Tisch and Andy Weissman.

Riff #4 is all about New York City - What does this city stand for? Why do people come here? Is it past its peak? 

A conversation with Pam Wasserstein, a native New Yorker and the CEO of New York Media (http://nymag.com/newyork/aboutus/)

The Riff #4 with Pam Wasserstein

The Riff is a  24 minute conversation about one topic, with one expert. Started by David Tisch and Andy Weissman.

iTunes here:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-riff/id1215120282

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