Deep Night Season 10: Joanna Solotaroff

Dale tunes into a very specific and funny frequency in an episode all about audio with his guest, Joanna Solotaroff. Joanna is the Senior Producer of 2 Dope Queens for WNYC and the co-host of Sooo Many White Guys with Phoebe Robinson. She’s also the producer for Michelle Buteau’s new program, Late Night Whenever. Dale and Joanna discuss circuitous paths to finding your dream job, which in Joanna’s case involves sending desperate emails to Ira Glass; capturing a story from her mother about a fella with an outdoor freezer full of adult toys; and working with an amazing lineup of exceptionally talented women. The two also offer a peek into what it takes to make a successful podcast and how comedy fits into both of their lives. Plus Dale shares his love of public radio and offers Joanna a few good business ideas for the future.

Weirdly, someone just bought three matching shirts from our merchandise page. Should we be offering custom turtlenecks for season 11? Dale has so many good ideas! Erotic Podcasts! What else? For more on Joanna listen to all her shows and subscribe to 2 Dope QueensSooo Many White Guys, and Late Night Whenever.