Shows / Slate Culture Feed
Slate Culture Feed
Get the Culture Gabfest and all of Slate's culture coverage here.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - John Wick Whacks the Box Office
This week, Slate’s own Nadira Goffe joins Dana and Stephen as they begin by talking about John Wick 4. Then they discuss a new streaming series about fandom…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Alice Wong On Medicaid, Rage, and “Good Care”
Anna first talked with disability rights activist Alice Wong in 2020 about self-advocacy, as well as how she manages money, Medicaid, and her and her parents'…
Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - Caitlin Clark Is Changing the Game
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to talk about Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. The Washington Post’s…
Slate Culture FeedICYMI - Gwyneth Paltrow and the Ozempic Craze
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Kate Lindsay of the Embedded newsletter to talk about the latest in diet discourse. They discuss Gwyneth…
Slate Culture FeedHit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Raise Your Glass Edition Part 2
Alecia Moore was so fearless, they put an exclamation point in her name. Pink—a.k.a. P!nk—was full of bravado from the moment she broke at the turn of the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Kate Bowler on Shame, Productivity, and Living with Chronic Pain
The professor and Everything Happens podcast host talks about growing up in a Mennonite community, living with chronic pain, and the small things that bring…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Encore: Someone’s Selling Human Bones on TikTok?
Today, we’re revisiting one of our early favorite episodes from August 2021 about selling bones on TikTok. In the episode, Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Daisy Jones and the Fictional Fleetwood Mac
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about Daisy Jones & the Six. Then they discuss the new film Palm Trees and Power Lines. Finally, writer…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - How Fairleigh Dickinson Did It
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, are joined by Slate’s Alex Kirshner to talk about Fairleigh Dickinson’s huge upset over Purdue and Princeton’s run to the Sweet 16…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Pedro Pascal Is the Internet’s Daddy
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Slate’s Madeline Ducharme to talk about the internet’s thirst for Pedro Pascal. They discuss how he started…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - How to Face Your Fears With Steve-O, Laurel Braitman, and Rev. angel
We asked you to tell us about the fears in your life that are holding you back. In this episode, we share your stories and questions with Steve-O, Laurel…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Dear Prudence: Sister Wants Me to Be Her Surrogate. Help!
Today, we’re bringing you an episode of the recently relaunched Dear Prudence podcast hosted by Jenée Desmond-Harris. In this episode, Prudie (Jenée…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - The Oscars Are Back, Baby!
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen start by discussing the wins and losses of Oscar night. Then, they’re joined by Slate’s Sam Adams to talk about his recent…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - Is the NFL Colluding Against Lamar Jackson?
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas talk about what went wrong for the North Carolina men’s basketball team and other NCAA Tournament…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Vanderpump Rules’ War of the Roses
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Deepti Sahrawat, the host of Pop Culture Prisoner, to discuss a shocking cheating scandal within the cast of…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Raise Your Glass Edition Part 1
Alecia Moore was so fearless, they put an exclamation point in her name. Pink—a.k.a. P!nk—was full of bravado from the moment she broke at the turn of the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - A Trans Parent’s Adoption Journey
Anna first talked with Liam and Marisa about their love story back in 2014. Nine years later, we hear about the next chapter of their relationship: becoming…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - The Internet Should Be Fun
On today’s episode, Daisy Rosario is joined by Nitish Pahwa and they’re talking about the places they go to when they need online comfort. They discuss cute…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Creed III Delivers a Box Office Haymaker
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about Creed III. Then they chat about the Oscar-nominated animated short My Year of Dicks. Finally, a…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - Ja Morant’s Crossroads
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Washington Post’s Molly Hensley-Clancy to discuss her reporting on the troubles surrounding Ja Morant. ESPN’s…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - The Internet Hates Hogwarts Legacy
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Gita Jackson to talk about a video game that has stirred up anger across the internet, Hogwarts Legacy. They…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - My Sex Life Became A Screenshot. Then I Lost My Job.
Erick Adame was a TV weatherman. Then someone sent pictures to his employer, his mother, and his boyfriend of him performing sex acts on a webcam. Did you know…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Selena Gomez Loves Logging Off
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Time’s Moises Mendez II to talk about Selena Gomez’s internet history. They look at her early days on…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Party Down Parties Again
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about the return of the Starz comedy Party Down. Then they discuss Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar-nominated…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - Scandal in Alabama
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Joseph Goodman of AL.com to talk about the murder roiling the Alabama basketball program. They’re also joined by…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - North West Is TikTok’s New Queen
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by WAMU’s Aja Drain to discuss North West’s TikTok presence. They talk about how North got started on the app…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - A Little Love and Some Tenderness Edition Part 2
One of the most improbable blockbuster successes of the ’90s was Hootie and the Blowfish: a South Carolina bar band fronted by a Black lead singer that played…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - How to Say Goodbye to Your Pets
Your stories of loving—and losing—your beloved animal companions. Plus, an end-of-life veterinarian offers advice on knowing when to say goodbye. Some of you…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Tumblr Revived the Welcome to Night Vale Fandom
On today’s episode Rachelle Hampton is joined by journalist and podcaster Wil Williams to discuss the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, and how its faceless…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Marc Maron's Grouchy Grief
This week, Dana and Stephen are joined by Jamelle Bouie, and they start by discussing Marc Maron’s new HBO comedy special From Bleak to Dark. Then they review…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - Tiger’s Not Done Yet
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg of No Laying Up to talk about Tiger Woods’ return to tournament golf. Claire Watkins of Just…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - The Influencer Even Skeptics Love
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by NPR’s Candice Lim to discuss the online rise of Emma Chamberlain. They discuss her origins as a YouTuber in…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Your One Night Stand Stories, Revisited
Today, we're celebrating the very short-term romance: the one night stand. Those moments in life when someone appeared in a flash, you connected, and then you…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - The Internet’s Black Emo Renaissance
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Slate’s Nadira Goffe to discuss Rihanna and Paramore. First, they talk about the Super Bowl halftime show and…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Rihanna's Big Super Bowl Surprise
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen start by talking about Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime performance with Slate’s Nadira Goffe. Then they discuss the new…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - How the Super Bowl Was Won
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Chiefs’ victory over the Eagles. They also discuss Kevin Durant’s move from the Nets to the Suns…
Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - Sponsored: How Can Taking Risks Help Us Become Better Leaders?
In this episode of The Relentless, host Kristen Meinzer is joined by, not one, but two fearless Michelles who know that to be a successful leader, you need to…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Is Weight Lifting a Diet Culture Escape Hatch?
On today’s episode, Rachelle speaks with writer and cultural critic Casey Johnston about weight lifting. They discuss what led Casey to pick up the barbell…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - A Little Love and Some Tenderness Edition Part 1
One of the most improbable blockbuster successes of the ’90s was Hootie and the Blowfish: a South Carolina bar band fronted by a Black lead singer that played…
- Slate Culture Feed
Death, Sex & Money - Gabrielle Union Completes Herself
The actor talks about having agency over her body, her relationships and her career, even as she lives with the trauma of sexual assault and infertility. Did…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - How a 9-Year-Old Took Over TikTok
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined again by Slate’s Nitish Pahwa, this time to open up the mailbag. They answer questions about a child named…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Is Shrinking the Next Ted Lasso?
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen start by talking about the new AppleTV+ series Shrinking. Then they discuss the Oscar-nominated film Triangle of Sadness…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - The Kyrie Irving Problem
Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis are joined by NPR’s Gene Demby to discuss the trade of talented, problematic superstar Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets to…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - The Anal Bead Cheating Scandal That Rocked the Online Chess World
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Slate’s Nitish Pahwa to discuss a major cheating scandal in the chess world this past fall between Magnus…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Margo Price After Cheating and Drinking
The country musician talks candidly about loss—of a generational family farm and the death of her newborn—and coping with infidelity and an abusive…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - Has the Internet Made Parenting Easier?
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Jamilah Lemieux, one of the columnists for Slate’s Care and Feeding advice column, and the host of Mom and…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Natasha Lyonne's Poker Face
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen start by talking about Natasha Lyonne’s modern take on Columbo, aka the new Peacock series Poker Face. Then they discuss…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - Mikaela Shiffrin Is Amazing
Joel Anderson and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Lindsay Jones of the Ringer to break down the NFL conference championship games, won by the Philadelphia Eagles…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - TikTok Isn’t For Creators Anymore
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by journalist and author Cory Doctorow to discuss his latest piece, “The Enshittification of TikTok,” in Wired…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Thinking About Tomorrow Edition Part 2
The story of Fleetwood Mac is an oft-told rock n’ roll tale: British blues-rock band sells poorly until two Americans join, bringing California vibes and lots…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Your Estrangement Calls Answered Live
This week, we bring our estrangement series to an end with a live call-in show co-hosted by Anna Sale and WNYC’s Kai Wright, host of the Notes from America…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - American Girl’s Addy Is More Than a Slave
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by NPR’s Aisha Harris to talk about the return of the discourse about Addy Walker, the first Black American Girl…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Women Are Talking, But Is the Academy Listening?
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen start by discussing the film, Women Talking. Then they chat about the new U.K. import Traitors with Slate’s own Carl…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - NBC’s Tony Dungy Problem
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin assess the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. They also discuss Tony Dungy’s history of anti-gay rhetoric, and…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - The Internet Won’t Let Austin Butler Forget Vanessa Hudgens
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by Nadira Goffe to talk about Austin Butler and Kerrygold butter. First, High Speed Downloads return so Rachelle…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - From Fan to Friend: The Unlikely Friendship Between Pico Iyer and Leonard Cohen
Pico Iyer, author of "The Half-Known Life," reflects on deliberately walking away from his dream job, his decades-long friendship with Leonard Cohen, and…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - MrBeast Dethroned a Child to Become the Most Successful YouTuber
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by BuzzFeed’s Kelsey Weekman for a crash course in the history and significance of YouTuber MrBeast. Kelsey…
- Slate Culture Feed
Culture Gabfest - Can a Video Game Really Be Turned Into a TV Show?
This week, Dana and Julia are joined by Slate writer Dan Kois. They start by discussing HBO’s new series, The Last of Us, a video game adaptation with culture…
- Slate Culture Feed
Hang Up and Listen - Bye-Bye Brady?
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Bomani Jones to discuss the Cowboys’ blowout win over the Bucs and other storylines from the opening weekend of the…
- Slate Culture Feed
ICYMI - RuPaul’s Drag Race Has Finally Logged On
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined again by Daisy Rosario to talk about the premiere of season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. They talk about how the…