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Adam Savage and Jason Reitman Talk Ghostbusters: Afterlife!

Adam visits the headquarters of Ghost Corps, the home of all things Ghostbusters on the Sony Pictures studio lot, to chat with Ghostbusters: Afterlife director and co-writer Jason Reitman about the making of the new movie!

Adam Savage Book Club: Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World

Adam Savage kicks off his book club with mathematician Matt Parker, discussing Matt's book, Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World. Much of the conversation centers around your questions, including one that points out a possible error, so thanks for taking part! Stay tuned for Adam's next book club selection.

The Talking Room: Adam Savage Interviews Dava Newman

Adam Savage sits down with Dava Newman, Deputy Administrator of NASA, to talk about Mars, the need of exploration, and of course, spacesuits. This episode of The Talking Room was recorded in front of a live audience at our live show in San Francisco! (Promo photo courtesy of Dallis Willard)

The Talking Room: Adam Savage Interviews Jason Reitman

Jason Reitman has directed some of our favorite films of the last decade--Juno, Thank You For Smoking, Young Adult, and Up In the Air. Avoiding the allure of big-budget blockbusters, Jason instead tells emotionally-intense stories in smaller films. He visits The Talking Room to discuss the appeal of crafting complex, resonant characters, his approach to selecting projects, and growing up on film sets.

The Talking Room: Adam Savage Interviews Author Mary Roach

While researching topics for her books, author Mary Roach puts the obscure and fascinating stories of science under a spotlight. Her books cover a diverse range of topics, including sex, colonizing Mars, death, and the human alimentary canal. Please welcome Mary Roach to The Talking Room!