About Mike Pesca
About The Gist List
Let’s say you like staying informed. Let’s also say you like being the person at the dinner table who casually drops the story about the Icelandic mayor who moonlights as a competitive whistler. You know—news that matters and news that delights.
Welcome to The Gist List—a daily newsletter from Mike Pesca, host of The Gist podcast. It’s your one-stop digest for:
📰 The context and data behind the top headlines
🌀 The odd, overlooked, and "wait, what? " stories that catch Mike’s eye
🎙 A preview (or postview) of what’s on The Gist
🎭 A peek behind the Pesca curtain—where curiosity and commentary collide
Think of it as your daily primer before the podcast or your palate cleanser afterward.