The Portal

7: Bret Easton Ellis - The Dark Laureate of Generation X

Eric sits down with Bret Easton Ellis; the two Gen X’ers graduated from rival high schools in a disaffected 1982 Los Angeles that inspired Ellis’ first novel “Less Than Zero”. In this conversation, they reflect on LA, Generation X, and the different notions of childhood held by Gen x and Millennials. Sponsors:Phlur: <a href="http://phlur.com/portal" target="_blank">phlur.com/portal</a> for 20% offBoll and Branch: <a href="http://BollandBranch.com" target="_blank">BollandBranch.com</a> $50 off with promo code: PORTAL No risk, 30 day trial period with free shippingFour Sigmatic: <a href="http://FourSigmatic.com/PORTAL" target="_blank">FourSigmatic.com/PORTAL</a> and use discount code PORTAL to get a 15% discount on all ordersSkillshare: <a href="http://Skillshare.com/PORTAL" target="_blank">Skillshare.com/PORTAL</a> for 2 months of Skillshare freeSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Portal is an exploration into discovery, including conversations with thought leaders. Host Eric Weinstein, Managing Director of Thiel Capital, brings his unique expertise and diverse roster of guests for a wide range of discussions, including science, culture, business, and capitalism. The show will feature people whose lives demonstrate that portals into what we would normally consider impossible, are indeed possible.  Guests include presidential candidate Andrew Yang, NY Times bestselling author Sam Harris, and retired Navy Seal and creator of the hit business podcast Jocko Willink.