Central Division

David Coggins & Michael Williams

Central Division is a newsletter and podcast from David Coggins and Michael Williams about travel, men’s clothing, wine, and, yes, golf and fly fishing.

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20 episodes
Updated Feb 25, 2023
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Feb 25, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Central Division 111: The Changing City
We're back out in the open with our 111th episode. We hit the hard topics and talk about changing cities, the dangers of nostalgia, crisis communications and Belgians Shoes. Hope you like it!
Jun 24, 2021 · 15 min
Central Divison 042: Inherited Wisdom
We’re back and talk about Father’s Day and what we learned from our dads. We also revisit the enduring coffee dilemma and consider the appeal of underdog sports teams. Hope you like it!
Jun 7, 2021 · 14 min
Central Division 041: Heat Wave
It’s getting warmer in the big town and morale is already suffering. Hope you like it!
Jun 1, 2021 · 14 min
Central Division 040: Moving Day
Coggins decamps to a new HQ. Williams completes his victory tour of the East Coast. Hope you like it!
May 25, 2021 · 14 min
Central Division 039: The Reunion Tour
Michael makes his triumphant return to the big town, and we sit down for our first in-person pod. Hope you like it!
May 18, 2021 · 59 min
Central Division 038: The Vs. Issue
Hard hitting decisions on the big topics of the day: We start with Bronco vs. Blazer, gelato vs. ice cream and we go from there.
May 10, 2021 · 18 min
Central Division 037: In Season
Coggins returns from the Left Coast, while Williams dusts off the Delta app and plots his triumphant return to the Big Town. We also take time to get ready for a big summer and speculate about Casino vs. Goodfellas.
May 5, 2021 · 52 min
Central Division 036: A Time for Optimism
The Optimist is here, so we celebrate David’s big day. He talks about the book, being illustrated in the New Yorker and what it’s like letting something you’ve worked on go out into the world.
Apr 28, 2021 · 18 min
Central Division 035: Miscalculations
We talk about bad decisions, the road not taken and the dangers of midnight eBay.
Apr 22, 2021 · 57 min
Episode 034: The Art of Asking
Today we answer questions from followers / listeners / friends of Central Division. Enjoy! Check out the Central Division newsletter at centraldivision.substack.com
Apr 13, 2021 · 17 min
Episode 033: The Live/Work Balance
We pour out an artisanal saké for Hideki’s inspiring Masters win and his equally amazing caddy (and Coggins bravely manages not to cry). Then we consider the home office, co-working discontents and the infuriating WeWork documentary. Finally we ask when is the best time to work, write and start a newsletter.
Apr 5, 2021 · 17 min
Episode 032: The Left Coast
Our West Coast Correspondent talks about life on the Left Coast—valets, tennis, Sqrl, traffic. We also talk Balthazar, Buffet (Jimmy) and bars (mediocre). Hope you like it!
Mar 30, 2021 · 17 min
Episode 031: The Store Front
What makes a good store? Why do we like them and why are they so hard to find? We discuss our favorites and ones we miss. Hope you like it!
Mar 30, 2021 · 17 min
Episode 030: Playing Through
This week we talk about diversions and the highs and lows of spring break. Then we discuss Michael’s big, big news: The launch of ACL Golf! Coming to a screen near you.
Mar 19, 2021 · 16 min
Episode 029: Spring Training
This week we discuss the difference between the seasons in New York and LA, when jelly beans were still good, the joys of Riesling Season™ and which Italians can get away with white jeans or black shoes.
Mar 8, 2021 · 16 min
Episode 028: Out of Office
David’s back on the Delta app and he’s headed out to the Bahamas to fish the flats. Loyal listeners continue to send in corrections and alert us to our mistakes from previous podcasts. We talk travel, the places we are missing, what we plan to do when life ever gets back to normal and offer some tips on buying a Rimowa. Bon voyage!
Mar 8, 2021 · 16 min
Episode 027: Predictions
This week we address the continuing fallout of Michael’s genetically modified Sumo scandal. Then we make some predictions about the future of dressing, of New York, about high-speed rail, and who will win the Masters.
Mar 1, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 026: Enthusiasms
This week we talk about what we’re into at the moment, like the Spelling Bee, a really good orange (which we now know is not GMO) and smart dress socks. We also consider futurism in film, David Mamet’s correspondence and the correct color for an old car. Subscribe at Central Division
Feb 19, 2021 · 15 min
Episode 025: The Road Trip
This week Coggins checks in from down South and we discuss road trips, speeding and Snyder’s pretzels. Michael reports from his new standing desk and explains what’s going on with Clubhouse. And we discuss the delicate case of buying furniture when you’re part of a couple.
Feb 10, 2021 · 18 min
Episode 024: Office Space
This week we discuss the pleasure and intensity of working from home. We’re all reconsidering our relationship to the physical office and even to work itself. We talk about the evils of cubicles, lunch at your desk and using Zoom as a verb. Coggins also gets in to some details of balancing privacy with his writing process.