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Gawker Alum A.J. Daulerio Relaunches Recovery-Inspired ‘The Small Bow Podcast’ as Video-First
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A.J. Daulerio relaunches 'The Small Bow Podcast' as video-first on YouTube
The podcast was originally inspired by Daulerio's recovery journey and newsletter
Production partners include AND Media and Rabbit Grin Productions
The relaunch episode features a conversation with Jenn Sterger about public shame and forgiveness
Future episodes will explore addiction, sobriety, and human experiences beyond stereotypes
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A.J. Daulerio, former Gawker editor, is relaunching his recovery-inspired podcast 'The Small Bow' as a video-first series on YouTube nearly five years after its original audio debut, a strategic move to follow audience attention migration to video platforms inspired by his personal journey through rehabilitation from substance abuse. The podcast, which began as an audio series and was inspired by Daulerio's newsletter of the same name, has expanded conversations around recovery and mental health by creating spaces for guests to share personal challenges and triumphs they might not discuss elsewhere. With support from AND Media and Rabbit Grin Productions, the Los Angeles-based podcast production company behind shows like 'Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers' and 'The Always Sunny Podcast,' Daulerio marks what he calls an 'exciting new chapter' for the show and its growing community. The relaunch episode features a candid conversation with comedian and TV personality Jenn Sterger, addressing public shame, forgiveness, and the difficulty of letting go of others' perceptions, with Daulerio noting that he 'ruined her life' in 2010 but they have since rebuilt their friendship with the help of a dog. Future episodes are expected to explore addiction and sobriety beyond stereotypes, delving into identity shifts, ego, burnout, grief, life detours, and the 'messy, funny, uncomfortable realities of being human,' with previous notable guests including How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor, New York Times bestselling author Mary H.K. Choi, American Fiction's Oscar-winning filmmaker Cord Jefferson, and Phish frontman Trey Anastasio.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The Small Bow Podcas t — a recovery-inspired series launched by Gawker alum A.J. Daulerio — is aiming for a new audience by relaunching as a video-first podcast on YouTube . The move, which marks the latest podcast to shoot for where audience attention has migrated, comes close to five years after Daulerio debuted The Small Bow as an audio series that was inspired by his newsletter of the same name that was, in turn, inspired by his experience in rehab from substance abuse. “Since the beginning, The Small Bow has expanded the conversations around recovery and mental health, creating opportunities for our guests to tell parts of their personal challenges and triumphs they wouldn’t share anywhere else,” Daulerio explains. “This relaunch with the support of AND Media and Rabbit Grin Productions marks an exciting new chapter for the show and for the community that’s grown around it.” Related Stories Business Ike Barinholtz on Acting With Catherine O'Hara, Embodying Elon Musk and Launching a New Podcast Movies A24 Horror Movie 'Backrooms,' Adapting Kane Parsons' YouTube Series, Gets Ominous First Trailer Offers his collaborators at Rabbit Grin, Rob Holysz and Jeph Porter: “We’re excited to be working with A.J. to bring The Small Bow’s unique take on recovery to a new audience. These are conversations that matter, and A.J. has a way of making them feel accessible and real. Helping stories like these reach more people is exactly the kind of work we love doing.” To pump the relaunch, Daulerio sat down with Jenn Sterger, a comedian, host, TV personality and onetime Sports Illustrated columnist and staff writer. “In 2010, I ruined her life,” Daulerio writes in the episode’s official description. “Since then, Jenn and I have rebuilt our friendship (wi...