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Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - Ninja Turtle...Masterpiece?
This week, the panel begins by dissecting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, a zany piece of intellectual property that’s been taken off the shelf by…
Slate Culture FeedICYMI - You Just Missed This Year’s Most Important Episode of Reality TV
On today’s show, Candice Lim is joined by Slate producer Cheyna Roth to dissect the recent troubling events that happened on Below Deck: Down Under. Two crew…
Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - Simone Biles Is Back
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and the Atlantic’s Vann Newkirk talk about ESPN’s embrace of gambling. They also discuss the alleged suspension of Baltimore Orioles…
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ICYMI - What NewJeans Tells Us About the Future of K-Pop
On today’s show, Candice is joined by Vivian Yoon, the writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming. They dissect the hype surrounding K-pop viral sensation NewJeans…
Slate Culture FeedHit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture Edition Part 1
Talk about ’90s rap, and most music fans will throw around the word “gangsta” and talk about the East Coast–West Coast feud that tragically brought down Biggie…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Secrets, Turn-Ons, and Fantasies: Your Stories About Porn
We revisit our most popular episode, featuring your stories about secret hard drives, fantasy plot lines, illegal downloads, titillating Tumblr feeds, and…
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Culture Gabfest - Summer Strut 2023
This week, the panel is joined by pop critic and chart analyst (and host of Slate’s Hit Parade podcast) Chris Molanphy for our annual Summer Strut episode. The…
Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring - Think Catchphrases Are Dead? Eat My Shorts.
Once you start listening for catchphrases in everyday life—you can’t stop hearing them. From the radio era’s “Holy mackerel!” to Fonzie’s “Ayyy!” to Urkel’s…
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ICYMI - Will Doja Cat Ever Be Canceled?
On today’s episode, Candice Lim and Daisy Rosario give their takes on Doja Cat’s latest controversy: hating her fans. They trace her long-documented and…
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Hang Up and Listen - The USWNT Is Out
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis talk about the U.S. national soccer team’s early exit from the Women’s World Cup. Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley also joins to discuss…
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ICYMI - Decoder Ring: What’s Really Going On Inside a Mosh Pit?
The mosh pit has a reputation as a violent place where (mostly) white guys vent their aggression. There’s some truth to that, but it’s also a place bound by…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Bells and Bills: The Price You Paid For Your Wedding
In this episode we asked listeners if they were currently planning a wedding, and if money had become a sticking point. We heard from couples with vastly…
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Culture Gabfest - Theater Camp Breaks a Leg
This week, the panel begins by diving into Theater Camp, a mockumentary-style comedy about gloriously talented misfits. Then, they pay tribute to Sinéad…
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Decoder Ring - The Quest for a Homemade Hovercraft
When Slate’s Evan Chung was a kid, he was obsessed with a mysterious advertisement that ran for decades in the scouting magazine Boys’ Life. Under the enticing…
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ICYMI - And the Grammy Goes to…Artificial Intelligence?
On today’s episode, Candice Lim and Rachelle Hampton dive deep into the ethics of AI-generated music. Since the days of Alan Turing, music created by…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Biggest Contract in NBA History
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Washington Post’s Chuck Culpepper to talk about big wins for Colombia and Australia at the Women’s World Cup…
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ICYMI - The Girls Are Not All Right
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice reach into the ICYMI mailbag to answer why TikTokers are pretending to be video game characters, how a city girl…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Lenny on Mars Edition Part 2
What do Lenny Kravitz, a hitmaker primarily in the ’90s and ’00s, and Bruno Mars, a 2010s–20s hitmaker, have in common? It turns out, a lot: Each man has a…
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Culture Gabfest - Barbenheimer Blockbuster Bonanza
This week, the panel begins by examining Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s hot pink, record-breaking movie about the iconic Mattel doll. Then, the trio dives into…
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Decoder Ring - A Brief History of Making Out
Kissing—the romantic, sexual, steamy kind—is so ingrained in us that it just seems like a fact of life. Like breathing or eating, we just do it. But what if…
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ICYMI - The Curious Case of Carlee Russell
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice dive deep into the ICYMI mailbag to answer listener questions about Colleen Ballinger’s 10-minute ukulele-backed…
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Hang Up and Listen - Messi’s Miami Magic
Josh Levin is joined by the Athletic’s Steph Yang to talk about the opening days of the Women’s World Cup. Author Jonathan Clegg also joins to discuss Lionel…
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ICYMI - The Day AO3 Went Down
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice meet in person for the first time! They recap the July 10 attack on fanfiction site AO3 — Archive of Our Own — which…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - The Crude Reality of Debt from This is Uncomfortable
Kate Beaton was determined to work her way out of debt. But nothing could have prepared her for the experience of toiling in the Canadian oil sands. This…
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Culture Gabfest - Tom Cruises Off a Cliff
This week, Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe fills in for Julia. The panel begins by discussing Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, Tom Cruise’s…
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Decoder Ring - What's Really Going On Inside a Mosh Pit?
The mosh pit has a reputation as a violent place where (mostly) white guys vent their aggression. There’s some truth to that, but it’s also a place bound by…
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ICYMI - Take a Tour in the Shein Propaganda Factory
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice are joined by sustainable stylist and fashion educator, Lakyn Carlton. The three break down a now-infamous factory…
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Hang Up and Listen - It’s Carlos Alcaraz’s Time
Josh Levin is joined by Joel Anderson and Ben Mathis-Lilley to talk about Northwestern firing football coach Pat Fitzgerald in the midst of a hazing scandal…
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ICYMI - Did Fancams Determine This Year’s Emmy Nominations?
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice talk all about the Emmys. This week the TV Academy announced the nominations for the 71st Emmy awards. Just a few days…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Lenny on Mars Edition Part 1
What do Lenny Kravitz, a hitmaker primarily in the ’90s and ’00s, and Bruno Mars, a 2010s–20s hitmaker, have in common? It turns out, a lot: Each man has a…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Why Writer Brandon Taylor Likes Being “A Little Bit Lonely”
The author talks about arguing in high school English classes, learning to manage money, and his evolving relationship with the Internet. Did you know we have…
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Culture Gabfest - A Raunchy Joy Ride
This week, Slate writer and editor Dan Kois fills in for Julia. The panel begins by breaking down Joy Ride, Adele Lim’s raunchy first feature about four…
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Decoder Ring - The Great Parmesan Cheese Debate
Parmesan is a food—but it’s not just a food. Italy’s beloved cheese is often paired with a deep craving for tradition and identity. But its history also…
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ICYMI - Has Black Twitter Found A New Home?
On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe to dive into her piece about Spill, the latest Twitter alternative to hit the…
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Hang Up and Listen - The End of the New York Times Sports Department
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to discuss Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Summer League debut. The Athletic’s C. Trent…
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ICYMI - How Reddit Turned On Its Creator
On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Slate business and tech writer Nitish Pahwa to break down the recent controversy surrounding Reddit CEO Steve…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - I Still Love My Dad, But I Don't Love Guns
Two years after Anna’s first conversation with a listener named Jack, she called him back for an update on his relationship with his dad, and his relationship…
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Culture Gabfest - Indiana Jones and the Lady From Fleabag
This week, the panel begins by examining the final Indiana Jones crusade (probably), Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. Then, they debate Boots Riley’s…
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Decoder Ring - Summer 2023 Teaser
Join Decoder Ring as we unlock a whole new season of cultural mysteries. First, we’ll sniff around Italy’s best-loved cheese to test an incredible claim: Is…
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ICYMI - What Next: TBD: The Trouble With TikTok Songs
How the music streaming business opened the door to billions of dollars in fraud. Guest: Ashley Carman, Bloomberg News reporter covering the podcasting, music…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Sports Culture Power Rankings
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by TV producer Mike Schur for a special episode: a debate on which sports have generated the best art and made the…
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ICYMI - The Subreddit Teeming with Crime, Complaints and Candles
On today’s episode, Rachelle dives into one of Candice’s most treasured subreddits: r/bathandbodyworks. They trace the boom of candle consumption during the…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Yes We Can Can Edition Part 2
Today, the Pointer Sisters are mostly remembered for their flurry of ’80s hits, especially the “Excited” one about losing control and liking it. But their…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Can You Help Your Kid’s Anxiety By Changing Your Behavior?
Kids look to their parents to keep them safe and to show them how much risk they can handle, but parents are often winging it as they walk that line. In this…
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Culture Gabfest - The Bear's Second Course
This week, the panel begins with the question: is The Bear’s second season even better than its first? Then, the trio discusses Jennifer Lawrence’s new “sex”…
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ICYMI - Finding Queer Love Online
On today’s special Pride Month episode, Rachelle and Candice hear from their queer listeners about finding love online. Stories come from digital spaces as far…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Quest for .400
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to talk about Luis Arraez’s run at a .400 batting average. The Athletic’s Steph Yang also…
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ICYMI - Why the Internet Couldn’t Get Enough of the Missing Submarine
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim parse out this week in #OceanGate, when a 5-passenger underwater vessel heading for the Titanic went…
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Culture Gabfest - Black Mirror Shows Netflix Its Ugly Reflection
This week, Dana Stevens is joined first by Slate senior editor Sam Adams and ICYMI co-host Candice Lim to examine Wes Anderson’s latest film, Asteroid City…
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ICYMI - The Super Bowl of Private Chef TikTok
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice are joined by Eater senior reporter Bettina Makalintal to discuss the rise of private chef content on TikTok…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Problem
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Joel Anderson talk about whether the Pelicans should trade Zion Williamson. Josh and Stefan are also joined by the Athletic’s…
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ICYMI - Was the MirandaSings Controversy Inevitable?
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim are joined by Franchesca Ramsey, a television writer and producer, comedian, and former vlogger whose…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Yes We Can Can Edition Part 1
Today, the Pointer Sisters are mostly remembered for their flurry of ’80s hits, especially the “Excited” one about losing control and liking it. But their…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - ‘It Just Denies Reality’: Abortion Access and the Law After Dobbs
Mississippi-based reproductive justice activist Laurie Bertram Roberts updates Anna on life after Dobbs. Plus, a story from the podcast More Perfect on two…
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Culture Gabfest - Closed Captions: On or Off?
This week, the panel is first joined by Slate senior editor Sam Adams to review Past Lives, Celine Song’s gentle yet affecting directorial debut. Then, Dana…
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ICYMI - The TikTok Comedian Caught In A Ticketmaster Controversy
On today’s episode, Candice Lim and Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe explore the fandom surrounding standup comedian Matt Rife. They take it back to Rife’s…
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Hang Up and Listen - Novak Djokovic Stands Alone
Josh Levin and the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas are joined by the Washington Post’s Ben Golliver to discuss how the Denver Nuggets took a commanding lead in the…
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ICYMI - Why “The Ultimatum: Queer Love” Ultimately Fails
On today’s show, Candice and Rachelle are joined by Lindsay Lee Wallace, a culture writer who recently reviewed the second season of Netflix’s reality dating…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Ocean Vuong on Telling Lies, Building Family and Loving the Knicks
The acclaimed poet talks about falling in love with poetry in New York basements, caring for his brother, and mastering — and walking away from — writing. Did…
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Culture Gabfest - The Spider-Verse Proliferates
This week, the panel begins by unraveling Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Then, the three discuss Platonic, a new Apple TV+ show starring Rose Byrne and…