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Max Linsky is a prominent podcast producer, host, and entrepreneur in the audio journalism space. He is the co-founder and host of the Longform Podcast, where he interviews journalists about their work and craft. Linsky co-founded Pineapple Street Media, a leading podcast production company, and has been involved in high-profile projects including co-hosting 'With Her' with Hillary Clinton. His early career began with his first job writing features for the Weekly Planet, an alternative news weekly in Florida, where he gained experience from seasoned journalists, wrote his own column, and honed his skills despite low pay. Linsky has produced notable audio documentaries such as 'My Fugitive' (2021), 'Stay Away from Matthew MaGill' (2021), and 'Trust the Man.' More recently, he collaborated with Jess Hackel on the podcast '70 Over 70,' which explores the experiences of older people, as featured in The New York Times. He is associated with Audacy as a journalist, per Muck Rack, and maintains connections in media, including interviewing figures like Andy Greenberg.