The Play Typer Guy
"The Play Typer Guy” offers an engaging deep dive into politics and pop culture. Your host is Portland, Oregon-based playwright, columnist, and media critic Stephen Robinson. His son describes him as “play typer guy."
Podcasting since 2023 • 43 episodes
The Play Typer Guy
Latest Episodes
#43 Taking a Much-Needed Wine Break with Mallory Smith
This week we are taking a break from natural disasters and political mayhem to have a pleasant conversation with Oregon’s Mallory Smith from Alt Wine Fest.You will hear:How Mallory got into wine thanks to the owner of a wine ...
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Episode 43
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#42 Tess Rafferty Knows Whodunit! (BONUS Episode)
On this week’s bonus episode, Stephen is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Tess Rafferty. They discuss her wonderful Kat Kelly mystery series and how mysteries can provide a much-needed escape and catharsis during America’s slow creep towar...
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Episode 42
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37:23
#41 AGATHA ALL ALONG Breakdown with Horror Writer Laramie Dean (Halloween Special)
Author and playwright Laramie Dean (Black Forest) joins me for The Play Typer Guy's second annual Halloween special! This time, we're celebrating the witchy women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! (Spoiler Alerts for Agatha All Along
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Episode 41
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#40 Senator Shevrin Jones Thinks Florida is in Play
In this week’s episode, Florida state senator Shevrin Jones discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, climate change, and the Democrats’ chances in this year’s elections.You will hear:Policy conversations that need to be h...
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Episode 40
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32:03
#39 Why It’s So Easy to Lie About Rashida Tlaib with Noah Berlatsky
This week, Noah Berlatsky from the Everything Is Horrible newsletter joins me to discuss CNN's misinformation campaign against Rep. Rashida Tlaib.You will hear:How CNN moved the news cycle focus away from Republican ...
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Episode 39
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36:20