The works of Ashwin Rodrigues
My name is Ashwin* Rodrigues. I am a New York-based writer.
*pronounced USH-win. (USH like "hush")
I'm interested in (and have written about) many differerent things.
for example, I've
-tracked down the creator of the synth sound immortalized in the "Grindin'" beat (Wired)
-argued that wellness should be just a hobby (NYT Opinion)
-explained Bluesky's humor detection issue (Wired)
-broken down the science behind Zone 2 training (GQ)
My work has been cited in places including The Arizona State Sports and Entertainment Law Journal, Critical Sociology, and The Columbia Science and Technology Law Review.
I've also appeared on podcasts such as 10K Posts, Front Burner and WGBH's The Culture Show.
links to my work
GQ | The Information | McSweeney's | Medium | MEL Magazine
Men's Health | Morning Brew | The New York Times | The Outline
Outside Magazine | Runner's World | Vice | Vulture | Wired