Giamatti (L) and Asma (R) open each podcast with a jam session on the theramin and bass

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


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

Giamatti and Asma enjoying their conversation during the podcast taping.

Giamatti and Asma enjoying their conversation during the podcast taping. 
Photo credit: Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy

Giamatti having a good time.

Giamatti having a good time. 
Photo credit: Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy

Chinwag co-hosts pose for photos during the post-podcast meet and greet.

Chinwag co-hosts pose for photos during the post-podcast meet and greet. 
Photo credit: Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy