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Brittany plays some surprising clips for the people who got her into podcasting: the hilarious Kid Fury and Crissle, hosts of The Read.**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #16 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):The Read, "Kanye, Shut Your Black Ass Up"The Crimson Wave, "Episode 45 - Ashley Moffatt"Doug Loves Movies, "February 4 - Ben Schwartz, Noel Wells, Neal Brennan and Ken Reid guest"The Read, "The Mailbag"The Read, "Say No To F**k Boys"The Read, "The Upheaval"Switched on Pop, "23. Hotline Hello, Featuring Drake and Adele"Anna Faris is Unqualified, "Episode #22: Shaquille O'Neal"The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips. The show was mixed by Matthew Boll and David Herman.Thanks to Ellie Gordon-Moershel for alerting us to The Crimson Wave clip and to Jennifer Liao for the Doug Loves Movies clip. Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.Our Sponsors:Casper (Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting www.casper.com/sampler and using the promo code SAMPLER at checkout)Framebridge (For 15% off your first order, go to Framebridge.com and enter the promo code SAMPLER)

Sarah Koenig, host & co-creator of Serial, tells Brittany about her love of improv, why she can't watch crime shows anymore, and how the podcasting world has boomed in the wake of Serial.**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #15 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):Hello from the Magic Tavern, “Episode 53, Tom the Nominee”The New Yorker Radio Hour, "Episode 17: Cuba Gooding Jr., on O.J. Simpson, and Embracing Insomnia"Task and Purpose Radio, "Episode 15: Saying Goodbye to Serial Season 2"Sparkle and Circulate with Justin Sayre, "Episode 15, Fancy and Fabulous with Nathan Lee Graham"The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.And special thanks to Nick Thorburn and Mark Phillips, who made the scores for Serial.And thanks to Dave Kestenbaum, for sending the podcast, Hello from the Magic Tavern our way.Our Sponsors:Sonos (To learn more about Sonos, go to Sonos.com/Sampler)Framebridge (Enter the promo code "Sampler" for 15% off your first order)

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #14 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):NPR's Morning Edition, "Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' Is Defiant In The Midst Of Upheaval"The Read, "Lilac Lemonade"Slate's Trumpcast, "No Koch Money," (sketch by Steve Waltien of Second City)Jalen & Jacoby Show, "Warriors Breakin' Records Even Without Wardell, 1st Round Sweeps, Lemonade Served, Bryon Scott Fired and Twitter Questions: 4/25/16"TalkPoverty Radio, "Lemonade"Another Round, "I am Lola LaFway (With Nichole Perkins)The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Our Sponsors:SonosFramebridge (Use the offer code SAMPLER for 15% off your first order)Blue Apron (Enjoy two meals free on your first order)

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #13 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/show/sampler for links to all episodes):StarTalk Radio - George Takei and the Legacy of Star TrekFlash Forward, Episode 2, Love at First Bot On Being, with Nikki Giovanni - Soul Food, Sex, and SpaceThe Longest Shortest TimeThe Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan. It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Alex BlumbergOur theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.**Correction: In a previous version of this show, we identified the guest in the Flash Forward clip as Madeline Ashby. The guest featured in the clip was actually Shelly Ronen.**Our Sponsors:Stamps.com (Click the microphone on the homepage and use promo code "Sampler")Audible.com/Sampler (Get your free audio book!)Squarespace.com (Use promo code "Sampler" for 10% off first purchase)

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**Episode #12 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/show/sampler for links to all episodes):The Eater Upsell, Episode 17: Alton Brown Is The Food World's Philosopher KingThe Sporkful: Other People’s Food Pt. 1: White Chef, Mexican FoodThe Sporkful: Other People's Food Pt. 2: What's 'Poor People's Food?'The Facts:This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan. It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Austin Mitchell and Eric Eddings.Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.Additional music in the show was made by Bobby Lord.The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.Our Sponsors:Stamps.com (Click the microphone on the homepage and use promo code "Sampler")Squarespace.com (Use promo code "Sampler" for 10% off first purchase)Sonos.com/Sampler

Sampler brings you the best moments from the world of podcasts. Each week, we'll feature bite size tastes from a variety of shows plus we'll talk with other podcasters to find out why they do what they do. Sampler is hosted by Brittany Luse. This week’s guest co-host is Gimlet senior producer Chris Neary. **Warning, this episode features content and language not suitable for children. Episode #1 Features Clips from: Bodega Boys’ episode #4 Dead Authors Chapter 27 Desert Island Discs featuring Tennessee Williams, via Getty Images/BBC Motion Gallery Sleep with Me Episode #311 The Facts: This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg, Peter Clowney, and Caitlin Kenney. It was produced by Chris Neary, Matthew Nelson, Rose Reid, and Brittany Luse. Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian. Other original music in the show was written and performed by Peter Coccoma. Our ad music was made by Build Buildings. David Herman and Eric Mennel mixed this episode. Special thanks to Ursula Luse and Emily Kennedy. Also, thanks to Becca Clason, who made Sampler’s beautiful logo. Our Sponsors: Squarespace Sonos Audible.com

We listen to a LOT of podcasts and bring you the hand-picked moments you just have to hear.  Sampler launches the week of January 18th.  Original music written and performed by Elori Kramer and Jesse Rudoy.