Central Division

Central Division 111: The Changing City

We're back out in the open with our 111th episode. We hit the hard topics and talk about changing cities, the dangers of nostalgia, crisis communications and Belgians Sho

Central Divison 042: Inherited Wisdom

We’re back and talk about Father’s Day and what we learned from our dads. We also revisit the enduring coffee dilemma and consider the appeal of underdog sports teams. H

Central Division 041: Heat Wave

It’s getting warmer in the big town and morale is already suffering. Hope you like it!

Central Division 040: Moving Day

Coggins decamps to a new HQ. Williams completes his victory tour of the East Coast. Hope you like it!

Central Division 039: The Reunion Tour

Michael makes his triumphant return to the big town, and we sit down for our first in-person pod. Hope you like it!

Central Division 038: The Vs. Issue

Hard hitting decisions on the big topics of the day: We start with Bronco vs. Blazer, gelato vs. ice cream and we go from there.

Central Division 037: In Season

Coggins returns from the Left Coast, while Williams dusts off the Delta app and plots his triumphant return to the Big Town. We also take time to get ready for a big summ

Central Division 036: A Time for Optimism

The Optimist is here, so we celebrate David’s big day. He talks about the book, being illustrated in the New Yorker and what it’s like letting something you’ve worked on

Central Division 035: Miscalculations

We talk about bad decisions, the road not taken and the dangers of midnight eBay.

Episode 034: The Art of Asking

Today we answer questions from followers / listeners / friends of Central Division. Enjoy! Check out the Central Division newsletter at centraldivision.substack.com

Episode 033: The Live/Work Balance

We pour out an artisanal saké for Hideki’s inspiring Masters win and his equally amazing caddy (and Coggins bravely manages not to cry). Then we consider the home office,

Episode 032: The Left Coast

Our West Coast Correspondent talks about life on the Left Coast—valets, tennis, Sqrl, traffic. We also talk Balthazar, Buffet (Jimmy) and bars (mediocre). Hope you like

Episode 031: The Store Front

What makes a good store? Why do we like them and why are they so hard to find? We discuss our favorites and ones we miss. Hope you like it!

Episode 030: Playing Through

This week we talk about diversions and the highs and lows of spring break. Then we discuss Michael’s big, big news: The launch of ACL Golf! Coming to a screen near you.

Episode 029: Spring Training

This week we discuss the difference between the seasons in New York and LA, when jelly beans were still good, the joys of Riesling Season™ and which Italians can get away

Episode 028: Out of Office

David’s back on the Delta app and he’s headed out to the Bahamas to fish the flats. Loyal listeners continue to send in corrections and alert us to our mistakes from prev

Episode 027: Predictions

This week we address the continuing fallout of Michael’s genetically modified Sumo scandal. Then we make some predictions about the future of dressing, of New York, about

Episode 026: Enthusiasms

This week we talk about what we’re into at the moment, like the Spelling Bee, a really good orange (which we now know is not GMO) and smart dress socks. We also consider

Episode 025: The Road Trip

This week Coggins checks in from down South and we discuss road trips, speeding and Snyder’s pretzels. Michael reports from his new standing desk and explains what’s goin

Episode 024: Office Space

This week we discuss the pleasure and intensity of working from home. We’re all reconsidering our relationship to the physical office and even to work itself. We talk abo