Chin-wag: to have a chat, a friendly conversation.

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On Sunday, April 28, actor Paul Giamatti and author and philosopher Stephen Asma recorded a live episode of their award-winning podcast, Chinwag, in Sanders Theater. The show’s focus is anything and everything – offering the podcasters the opportunity to discuss diverse topics in-depth.  

The duo opened the show with Paul playing the theremin and Stephen on the bass for a completely ad-libbed but melodious 10 minutes. From there, they sat down to discuss the week’s topic of Megaliths, Monoliths, and Megastructures (link forthcoming). 

As the show’s website says, 

Unexpected, hilarious, and maybe even profound — Chinwag is all about having a really, really good chat.

And a good time was certainly had.

Scenes from the Chinwag Podcast Recording

Award winning actor, and Chinwag co-host, Paul Giamatti
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Dannoff Dean of the College, Rakesh Khurana provides introductory remarks.
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Stephen Asma (L) and Paul Giamatti (R) discuss Megaliths, Monoliths, and Megastructures during the live-taping of their podcast, Chinwag.
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Giamatti (L) and Asma (R) open each podcast with a jam session on the theramin and bass.
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Giamatti and Asma enjoying their conversation during the podcast taping.
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Harvard College students ask questions of the podcast hosts.

Giamatti having a good time.
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Harvard College students listening to the co-hosts.
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Chinwag co-hosts pose for photos during the post-podcast meet and greet.
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Students pose for photos after attending the Chinwag taping.
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Dean Khurana taking photos after the Chinwag taping.
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