Coronavirus: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V Gordon release podcast about making most of self-isolation
Gordon’s health condition means that both she and Nanjiani have become accustomed to staying indoors for long periods of time
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Your support makes all the difference.Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V Gordon’s new podcast Staying In with Emily and Kumail will share tips on how to make the best of life while quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic.
The proceeds of the Hollywood couple’s podcast will be donated to charities that are helping people affected by the coronavirus crisis, including the Centre for Disaster Philanthropy, Feeding America, and the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation.
Gordon and Nanjiani say that they will avoid talking about COVID-19. Instead, they will provide recommendations on movies, books, board games and chat with their friends about the experience of being isolated inside.
“Do not expect to hear updates on the virus — there are actual journalists for that,” the couple’s official announcement says. “Do expect to hear talk about the emotional wear and tear of the unprecedented times we’re in, and about how many ways you can eat frozen waffles.”
Gordon’s health condition means that both she and Nanjiani often stay indoors for long periods of time. Oscar-nominated romantic comedy The Big Sick was based on their lives.
The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.
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