MasterClass Launches Podcast; Author Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86

“Sad news now. The BBC reports author Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 7:22 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Updated 8:51 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “MasterClass Launches Podcast ‘Other People’s Business’ With Martha Stewart as First Guest”, with reporting from BBC.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:22 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
Topics: Jeffrey Archer, Breanna Stewart.
BBN covered this story before: Archer Dies at 86; Garfield on Playing Altman in 'Artificial' (October 6).

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VarietyMasterClass Launches Podcast ‘Other People’s Business’ With Martha Stewart as First Guest
BBCAuthor and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety reports MasterClass has launched its first podcast, Other People's Business, hosted by its founder and CEO, with Martha Stewart as first guest.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA learning platform starting a podcast. Next, a restaurant opens a second restaurant. Honestly, I'd listen.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd also pay forty dollars to learn how to breathe.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety says guests will also include Malcolm Gladwell and DJ Drama. Weekly audio and video! It's like a drive-through for your ears!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPodcasts are just two people talking while a stranger folds laundry. And I have never read a book, Chip, so what do I know?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSad news now. The BBC reports author Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe sold more than three hundred million books, and his last is due out later this month.