How Do You Make a Living, Auctioneer?
Noah Davis talks to CK Swett, a rising star in the auctioneering world, about the secret to raising millions of dollars, how he lands his gigs, and why auctioneering is a young man's game.
Why the College Football Playoff Is Terrible But Better Than Before
The sample size is still embarrassingly small, but at least there's less room for the availability cascade.
What Makes You So Smart, Web Editor?
Noah Davis talks to Owen Thomas about late nights on his old high school literary magazine, early HTML, and his editorial philosophy.
‘Mad Men’ and the Scheduled DVR Binge
Cable channels are capitalizing on the benefits of scheduling good TV when nobody's watching.
How Do You Make a Living, Taxidermist?
Taxidermist Katie Innamorato talks to Noah Davis about learning her craft, seeing it become trendy, and the going-rate for a "Moss Fox."
The Masterful Marketing of the Heimlich Maneuver
Despite its fame, the technique wasn't backed by very much science.
What Makes You So Smart, Computer Programmer?
Noah Davis talks to computer whiz Andrew Kirmse about video game development, his time at Google, and his love of code.
How Do You Make a Living, Email Newsletter Writer?
Noah Davis talks to Wait But Why writer Tim Urban about the newsletter concept, the research process, and escaping "money-flushing toilet" status.
What Makes You So Smart, Middle School Math Teacher?
Noah Davis talks to Vern Williams about what makes middle school—yes, middle school—so great.