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Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - The Coco Gauff Hype Train
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Vinson Cunningham are joined by Ben Mathis-Lilley to discuss his new book on college football, The Hot Seat. They also discuss…
Slate Culture FeedICYMI - Encore: Did TikTok Find Gabby Petito, or Exploit Her?
While authorities searched for missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito, she was everywhere to be found on TikTok, Reddit, and Instagram. Content creators, some…
Slate Culture FeedHit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Still Billy Joel to Me Part 2
So, sure—Billy Joel’s first Top 40 hit, way back in 1974, was “Piano Man,” and the nickname stuck. But for a guy who became famous sitting behind 88 keys, few…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Finding Meaning After My Husband's Public Death
In 2018, David Buckel died by self-immolation to protest climate change. His husband Terry talks about respecting David's message while grieving him, and…
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ICYMI - Encore: How a Harry Potter Fanfic Took Over the Internet
The realm of fan fiction is a wild, magical place to be, especially if that fan fiction is set at Hogwarts. On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison talk about…
Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - Sandman vs. Predator
This week, Dana and Julia hold down the fort in Steve’s absence while Slate’s book critic, Laura Miller, fills in as a third host. First, the panel breaks down…
Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring - Slate Plus Exclusive: The Making of This Season
Host Willa Paskin talks about topics versus narratives, translating fabulists, and creating a sound landscape for the world of Mae West. Slate Plus members…
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Hang Up and Listen - I Guarded LeBron
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and Vinson Cunningham are joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to discuss the WNBA playoffs. Dion Wright also joins to explain…
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ICYMI - Tumblr Changed How We Watch Movies
Last week, Maya Cade, the creator and curator of the Black Film Archive tweeted about how Tumblr, specifically screengrabs and gifsets, has changed the way we…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Knock Knock, Who's There? Bob the Drag Queen
The stand-up comedian and drag star tells me about growing up around her mom’s queer club, bringing drag to small American towns, and all the people who pushed…
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ICYMI - What Is a Clean Girl?
Three lifestyle trends with surprisingly retrograde ideas have been popping up on TikTok. On today’s show, Nadira Goffe is back with Rachelle to discuss what’s…
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Culture Gabfest - A Podcast Takes a Lot of Work!
This week, Julia and co-host of Slate’s Working podcast, June Thomas, steer the ship with a rotating panel of guests as Dana and Steve take a break. First…
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Decoder Ring - The “Sex” Scandal That Made Mae West
In the early 1930s, Mae West’s dirty talk and hip swiveling walk made her one of the biggest movie stars in America. But before West hit the big-screen, she…
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Hang Up and Listen - Psychedelics and Sports
Vinson Cunningham and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas to discuss the latest on Deshaun Watson’s sexual abuse case and Serena…
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ICYMI - Was Black Twitter a Mistake?
Exclusively Black spaces online have faded away as platforms with wider audiences have taken over, but what, if anything, has been lost with those spaces? On…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Still Billy Joel to Me Part 1
So, sure—Billy Joel’s first Top 40 hit, way back in 1974, was “Piano Man,” and the nickname stuck. But for a guy who became famous sitting behind 88 keys, few…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - What's Going On With Student Loans?
We took some of your burning student loan questions to our favorite expert on the topic, Betsy Mayotte, president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors. If…
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ICYMI - What Makes a Good Internet Boyfriend?
Everybody loves indulging in thirst online. On today’s episode, Rachelle is joined by Slate’s Nadira Goffe to discuss exactly what makes internet thirst so…
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Culture Gabfest - Is The Resort a White Lotus Ripoff?
This week, the panel begins by discussing Peacock’s latest mystery series The Resort. Then, the panel takes a more light-hearted turn with Marcel the Shell…
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Decoder Ring - The First Alien Abductees
When you think of an alien abduction, what do you picture? Humanoid creatures, medical experiments, lost memories retrieved through hypnosis? That narrative…
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Hang Up and Listen - Vin Scully in His Own Words
Josh Levin, the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham, and Slate’s Henry Grabar take an audio tour of Vin Scully’s broadcasting career. They also discuss the…
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ICYMI - Does Nicki Minaj Really Owe the IRS $173 Million?
On today’s episode, Rachelle is joined by Daisy Rosario to open up the mailbag for another session of Read Receipts. They get into drama surrounding Nicki…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - "This Isn't Just About Abortion": What the End of Roe Means to You
Your reactions to the end of Roe, plus, a conversation with Mississippi-based reproductive justice activist Laurie Bertram Roberts about how their work has…
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ICYMI - Dipping Marcel the Shell in Pink Sauce
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On was a viral sensation when he first popped up on the internet in 2010, and now he’s back in a major motion picture. On today’s…
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Culture Gabfest - Alien Superstar
This week, the panel begins by trying to tackle Jordan Peele’s most recent sci-fi, western, horror film NOPE. Then, the panel is joined by author and host of…
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Decoder Ring - The Most Famous Poet No One Remembers
Rod McKuen sold multiple millions of poetry books in the 60s and 70s. He released dozens of albums, was a regular on late night, and was even nominated for an…
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Hang Up and Listen - How Bill Russell Changed America
Josh Levin is joined by Aram Goudsouzian for a conversation about Bill Russell’s life and legacy; by Grant Wahl to talk about England’s historic victory at the…
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ICYMI - We Have Some Gossip For You
Everybody loves to gossip, especially when it comes to celebrities. On the show today, Rachelle is joined by Normal Gossip host Kelsey McKinney to talk about…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Point of No Return Part 2
After the so-called-but-not-really “death” of disco, dance music in the 1980s moved to its own beat. There was synthpop, electro, hi-NRG and house. But the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Bottled Up: Your Stories About Alcohol
We asked you about your relationships with alcohol—why you drink, or don't, the strategies you use to manage your consumption, and what alcohol brings you…
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Culture Gabfest - Summer Strut 2022
This week, the panel is joined by the host of Slate’s Hit Parade podcast, Chris Molanphy, for our annual Summer Strut episode. First, they discuss this year’s…
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ICYMI - What is "Hitting the Strip"?
On today’s show: more scams! Rachelle is joined by Daily Beast entertainment editor and former Slatester Allegra Frank; the two discuss the launch and social…
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Decoder Ring - The Mall is Dead (Long Live the Mall)
What do we lose if we lose the mall? 70 years into their existence, these hulking temples to commerce are surprisingly resilient and filled with…
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Hang Up and Listen - Pickleball Is Everywhere
Josh Levin and the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham are joined by Tim Layden to discuss the record breakers of the world track and field championships; by Abe…
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ICYMI - Madison Malone Kircher Logs Off
It’s been a great run, but Madison is leaving ICYMI for new ventures. On today’s show, Rachelle interviews Madison about her time working on ICYMI, her own…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - The Highs and Lows of Being a Starbucks Union Organizer
The Starbucks union is having a moment. We talked to three workers in three different states about the victories and the very real consequences of going up…
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ICYMI - Frog Eggs, Pheromones, and Yassified Ed Sheeran, Oh My!
On today’s show, Madison and Rachelle open up the mailbag to answer some more listener questions. They’ve got people wondering about a giant frog army on…
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Culture Gabfest - Money, Sex, and Space
This week, author, poet, and host of the podcast This Is Good for You, Nichole Perkins, fills in for Julia as the panel begins by digging into Apple TV+’s new…
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Decoder Ring - Summer 2022 Teaser
Decoder Ring is coming back with a new season featuring a whole new set of questions.... Like, is the shopping mall really dying? How did a poet who sold…
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Hang Up and Listen - Devon Allen Loses by a Millisecond
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the opening weekend of the world track and field championships. They also talk about why the Angels are so…
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ICYMI - Our CEO Tried to Scam Me
Recently, it seems like our phones won’t stop buzzing with texts and phone calls about our expired car warranties or supposed IRS delinquency. On today’s show…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Point of No Return Part 1
After the so-called-but-not-really “death” of disco, dance music in the 1980s moved to its own beat. There was synthpop, electro, hi-NRG and house. But the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - “No Call Goes Unanswered”: A Lifeline in Wyoming
As the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline becomes a 3-digit number, 988, I visit a call center in Wyoming, which had the highest suicide rate per capita in…
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ICYMI - Doja Cat and Cardi B Are Fighting, But Not With Each Other
This past week Doja Cat started fighting with Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp, and Cardi B beefed with the gossip blog the Shade Room. On today’s show…
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Culture Gabfest - Lava, Thunder, and Screaming Goats
This week, New York Times columnist and Slate graduate Jamelle Bouie fills in for Julia as the panel begins by taking on Thor: Love and Thunder with staff…
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Hang Up and Listen - Chet Holmgren Goes to Summer League
Joel Anderson, Josh Levin, and Ben Mathis-Lilley discuss their proposals for fixing college football. Josh then speaks with Ben Rothenberg about Novak…
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ICYMI - The Rise of the Gentleminions
Last weekend, Minions: The Rise of Gru premiered and a bunch of teens showed up to see it dressed up in suits, launching the #Gentleminions trend across…
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ICYMI - How a Social Justice Instagram Weaponized Cancel Culture
The Instagram account No White Saviors presented itself as an organization that exposed missionaries, aide workers, and influencers who were actively harming…
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Culture Gabfest - Chef Boyar-Don't
This week, New York Times columnist and Slate graduate Jamelle Bouie fills in for Julia as the panel begins by answering the call of The Black Phone. Then, the…
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Hang Up and Listen - College Sports Cataclysm
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade drama. They also talk about UCLA and USC moving to…
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ICYMI - Daily Harvest Is Crumbling
In the past month, customers of the meal delivery service Daily Harvest have been suffering from gastrointestinal distress after eating the company’s French…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - A Deal with the TV God Part 2
For decades, British alt-pop goddess Kate Bush had never had a Top 10 hit in America. Now, in 2022, she finds herself in the Hot 100’s Top Five—and television…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - The Very Hot Marriage of Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts
Actress Niecy Nash and her wife, R&B singer-songwriter Jessica Betts, tell me about falling in love, learning to live together during the pandemic, and taking…
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ICYMI - This Episode Will Not Bum You Out
On this week’s episode, Rachelle and Madison decided that, because of the recent Supreme Court news, it was time to take respite in some good online fun. They…
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Culture Gabfest - Elvis, Please Leave the Building
This week, the panel begins by experiencing Baz Luhrmann’s new biopic Elvis with Slate’s pop critic, author, and media professor, Jack Hamilton. Then, the…
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Hang Up and Listen - Roe and Women Athletes
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Olympic gold medalist Crissy Perham to discuss what Roe v. Wade getting overturned means for women…
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ICYMI - There Are No New Jokes On the Internet
Log onto any social app and you’ll quickly find content that’s been ported over from another platform. On the show today, Rachelle and Madison talk about the…
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Death, Sex & Money - Cut Loose: Your Stories of Breaking Up
We asked for your stories about breakups. You told us about being left, doing the leaving, and the times when you're not exactly sure what happened. Did you…
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ICYMI - Why Can’t Lesbians Escape Men on Dating Apps?
Lesbians on dating and hookup apps aren’t looking for men, but that’s what platforms like Bumble and Tinder are serving them. On today’s show, Madison and…
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Culture Gabfest - Running Up That Flaming Hill
This week, the panel begins by trying out the new Adam Sandler film on Netflix, Hustle. Then, they discuss the new hit Indian film RRR. Finally, the panel is…