How Ira Glass Works

August 7, 2014 10:19 AM

I'm Ira Glass, Host of This American Life, and This Is How I Work Lifehacker interview which addresses software, hardware, workflow, and many other things that keep Ira chugging along.
posted by hippybear (8 comments total)

"What a piece of work is a man"
posted by Fizz at 10:26 AM on August 7, 2014

Step 2: Trash the immortal bard.
posted by nevercalm at 10:34 AM on August 7, 2014

I always thought his work day was similar to the Simpsons scene with Klusty blowing into the studio to do the voice over for his new doll. (Here in Spanish)
posted by The 10th Regiment of Foot at 10:35 AM on August 7, 2014 [1 favorite]

No stakes, not relatable.
posted by Celsius1414 at 10:35 AM on August 7, 2014 [4 favorites]

If you haven't read the article yet, the biggest revelation is that he refuses to upgrade from Office 2003 because he can't live without Clippy.
posted by Mayor Curley at 10:35 AM on August 7, 2014 [3 favorites]

He works by passing judgement swiftly and harshly on things of which he has little to no understanding.
posted by ChuckRamone at 10:40 AM on August 7, 2014 [1 favorite]

I once saw Ira Glass be rude to a fan and it ruined him for me. I know everyone has bad days but I felt badly for the fan and I can't help but think of the incident whenever I see Ira's name.
posted by girlmightlive at 10:41 AM on August 7, 2014

I've never heard of the guy but I'm glad he's got a phone and a laptop.
posted by colie at 10:45 AM on August 7, 2014