A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia
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Talking About My Generation
What do I think about Boomers? Do you really want to know?
I arrived on the planet at the very peak of the Baby Boom. Some 4.3 million children were born that same year—the most ever in US history. But we showed up late in the game, and by...
The 10 Greatest Failures of Orson Welles
We judge artists by their greatest hits. But is that fair? Lately I’ve started to question this approach.
Perhaps the truest measure of creative inspiration is a willingness to pursue a vision even at the risk of failure. By this measure,...
12 YouTube Videos I'm Enjoying Right Now
Today I cover everything from fashion tips to career advice—and also lots of good music
Below is my latest roundup of outstanding new videos. I cover a lot of ground here—music, social commentary, film, career advice, furniture, books, eve...
What You Won't Learn About the Odyssey from a Movie
The first work of classical literature that thrilled me to the depths of my soul was the Odyssey. It made such a big impact that, decades later, I insisted on reading it aloud to my own children, hoping they would feel that same magic.
I...
What Is My American Identity, Really?
And who gets to decide it?
I am an American, born in SoCal, where I learned to go at things as I taught myself, jazzy and free-style. It helped that Los Angeles, during my childhood, existed without any burden of tradition. I could make th...
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Ted Gioia is author of The Honest Broker on Substack (https://www.honest-broker.com)—a frank and opinionated guide to music, books, media, and culture. He is author of 12 books, and previously served on the faculty at Stanford.
Philosopher exploring the life of the mind outside of the academy. Host at The Honest Broker
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