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Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - "The Lying Stops Now": Your Hardest Conversations
Talking with kids about death. Telling family that you've fallen in love with a man in prison. Breaking up with a longtime friend. Today: the hardest…
Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - The Heights and the Depths
This week Dana and Steve are joined by Monica Castillo, arts and culture reporter for Colorado Public Radio, to discuss In the Heights. Next, Atlantic staff…
Slate Culture FeedICYMI - Are Those TikTok “Missed Connections” Real?
On today’s episode, Madison is joined by producer Daniel Schroeder to talk about people accusing Billie Eilish of queerbaiting on Instagram. They then discuss…
Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring - The Soap Opera Machine
Welcome to a brand new season of Decoder Ring! On this episode, we investigate the wild world of soap operas through the lens of one legendary, decades-long…
Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - What Happened to Christian Eriksen
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen’s collapse at the UEFA European Championship. Stephanie Apstein of…
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ICYMI - Trisha Paytas Wants to Be Frenemies
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison explain the latest drama surrounding online provocateur Trisha Paytas. They recap Paytas’ history online, how they’re…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Michelle Zauner's Joy Is Rooted In Vengeance
The Japanese Breakfast musician talks about writing her memoir, Crying in H Mart, why she's moving on from making art about grief and loss, and what's bringing…
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Culture Gabfest - Here, We Made You Some Content
This week Dana is joined by Slate senior editor Sam Adams and Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk. First, the panel discusses the HBO mini-series Mare of…
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ICYMI - Raging Bulls––t: Paul vs. Mayweather
On today’s episode, Rachelle finds out that Madison is an anthro-paul-ogist. Internet star Logan Paul faced off against Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match this…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Kevin Durant and the Asteroid Edition
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Sam Anderson to discuss Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets. They also discuss the U.S. men’s…
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ICYMI - Who Weekly? Explains Bennifer 3.0
On today’s show, Madison and Rachelle have a short discussion of the recent beekeeper drama on TikTok. Then, they’re joined by Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Mahershala Ali and Rafael Casal: Envy Is A Hell Of A Drug
In this guest hosted episode, the Oscar-winning actor interviews the Blindspotting co-creator about growing up a "knucklehead," finding a creative partner, and…
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Culture Gabfest - It's Brutal Out Here
This week Steve is joined by Slate senior editor Allegra Frank and Slate staff writer Karen Han. The group first discusses Cruella, starring Emma Stone. Next…
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ICYMI - Why Does TikTok Think I’m an Ex-Mormon?
On today’s episode, Madison and Rachelle examine a case of mistaken identity. One of TikTok’s best features is its algorithm, which specializes in surfacing…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Naomi Osaka Withdraws Edition
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about what Naomi Osaka’s French Open withdrawal reveals about athletes and mental health and athletes and the…
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ICYMI - How the Kardashians Broke the Internet
On today’s episode, Rachelle is joined by producer Daniel Schroeder to discuss the online legacy of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. After 14 years and 20…
Slate Culture FeedHit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Blame It on the Feign, Part 2
In Part 2 of this episode of Hit Parade, Chris Molanphy continues his analysis of Milli Vanilli, the musical act that many of us who were around in 1989…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Alison Bechdel On Menopause, Mortality and Punching Pennies
The graphic novelist on hot flashes and self-loathing, loss and grief, and one painful punching bag. Are you new to our show? Welcome! Make sure you subscribe…
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Culture Gabfest - Angelina Jolie, Firefighter
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss HBO Max’s film Those Who Wish Me Dead, starring Angelina Jolie. Next, the panel is joined by Slate books critic Laura…
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ICYMI - The Backyardigans Have the Hottest Song on TikTok
On today’s episode, Madison and Rachelle open with High Speed Downloads on two viral stories: the photos of Tessa Thompson, Rita Ora, and Taika Waititi sharing…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Old Man Mickelson Wins a Major Edition
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Shutdown Fullcast’s Spencer Hall to discuss the start of the NBA playoffs and the spate of injuries befalling NBA…
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ICYMI - How the Internet Became Shrek’s Swamp
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison chronicle the long, complicated life of Shrek online. They argue that the film, which premiered in 2001, was primed to…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Blame It on the Feign, Part 1
For a musical project that’s synonymous with deceit, Milli Vanilli sold an awful lot of records. They also have quite a legacy: a blend of pop, dance and rap…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - A Former Pro Climber On Enduring Chronic Illness
Former pro rock climber Mason Earle's career ended in 2018, when he was diagnosed with the chronic illness ME/CFS. He now spends most of his time in bed, and…
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Culture Gabfest - Godot vs. the Machines
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss Netflix’s animated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines. Next, the panel dives into the cultural resonances of Jennifer…
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ICYMI - Should You Post That Israel-Palestine Meme?
For the past week, while the violence between Israel and Palestine has escalated, a separate battle has accelerated on social media, one fought with rocket…
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Hang Up and Listen - The New York Knicks Are a Thing Again Edition
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by the New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham to discuss the rise of the New York Knicks and the start of the NBA playoffs. The…
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ICYMI - Chrissy Teigen Was Never the Good Guy
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison discuss the latest news about Chrissy Teigen and Courtney Stodden. Earlier this week, Stodden, who rose to fame as a…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Strictly, Entirely On The Fence About Having A Kid
A self-described "fiery ball of ambition," Avery Trufelman of The Cut podcast wonders how she'll know whether or not she wants to have a kid. Are you new to…
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Culture Gabfest - Always3Gether
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss Tina Fey’s new Peacock sitcom Girls5Eva. Then the panel dives into vaccine personalities—how did Pfizer really become…
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ICYMI - Sorry SNL, Gen Z Didn’t Invent That Slang
Rachelle and Madison discuss Elon Musk’s episode of Saturday Night Live. Specifically they break down the ”Gen Z Hospital” sketch, where everybody seems to be…
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Hang Up and Listen - The How Fast Is DK Metcalf? Edition
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the upcoming NBA play-in tournament. They also discuss the latest brouhaha over violence in the…
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ICYMI - So You’ve Been Banned on Twitter
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison discuss Facebook upholding their ban of Donald Trump from their platform—sort of. Then they interview someone about…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Where Noel and Anna's Hot Girl Summer Went Wrong
I talk with my friend and colleague Noel King about getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations in my personal life, and why she thinks my brain is a…
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Culture Gabfest - Hard Sci-Fi
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss the Netflix film Stowaway with Slate book and culture columnist Laura Miller. Then the panel dives into the French…
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ICYMI - The Price of Fan Fiction
On today’s episode, Madison and Rachelle answer a couple of listener questions in a new segment we’re calling Read Receipts. First, they explore the origins of…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Move Back the Pitcher’s Mound Edition
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin welcome a trio of guests. Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report discusses the NFL draft. Ben Lindbergh of the…
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ICYMI - There’s a Chadwick Boseman NFT?
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison explain the controversy surrounding an NFT of Chadwick Boseman’s head that was connected to, but not sanctioned by…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Taylor’s Version of Country, Part 2
In Part 2 of this episode of Hit Parade, Chris Molanphy continues his analysis of Taylor: the country years, dissecting how she gradually, step by step, became…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - The 7 Hardest Conversations I've Ever Had On This Show
Making a guest mad about money. Getting called out. Digging into my own beliefs about monogamy. These are the hardest conversations I've had here on the show…
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Culture Gabfest - Monster Boss
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss the Oscars in a pandemic year. Then the panel dives into the Bob Odenkirk action flick Nobody. Finally, the group…
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ICYMI - How Babby Is Formed
Madison and Rachelle pour one out for Yahoo Answers. To remember the site’s important place in internet history, they’re joined by J.T. Sexkik, the creator of…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Future of Trans Athletes Edition
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Tariq Panja of the New York Times to discuss European soccer’s Super League fiasco. Stefan, Josh, and Joel Anderson…
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ICYMI - “Body Positivity” Is Meaningless
On this episode, Madison and Rachelle discuss how the phrase “body positivity” has lost all meaning. They talk about how the body-positivity movement started…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - When I Almost Died
A few years ago, I asked you to share your near-death experiences. You told us about car accidents...plane crashes...illness...suicide. And, you told us what…
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Culture Gabfest - Organized Crime
This week Steve, Dana, and Julia discuss the Oscar-nominated documentary Collective. Next, the group is joined by June Thomas, senior managing producer of…
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ICYMI - What We Tok About When We Tok About Piss
On this episode, Madison and Rachelle talk to Rolling Stone senior writer EJ Dickson about PissTok, a new TikTok trend in which people are making jokes about…
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Hang Up and Listen - Everyone Hates the European Super League
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin are joined by Ken Early of the Irish Times to talk about European soccer’s proposed Super League. They also…
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ICYMI - Will You Accept This SponCon?
In this episode, Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher discuss the latest development in the world of The Bachelor and how it all plays into the show’s…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Taylor’s Version of Country, Part 1
Taylor Swift’s new album is a reboot of an old album: Fearless, her 2008 chart-topping juggernaut that made her the biggest star on the Billboard charts. But…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - I Was In Debt. Then My Sister Offered Me $16,000.
What happened when a 27-year-old listener deep in credit card debt asked their older sister for financial help. If you're struggling with consumer debt, check…
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Culture Gabfest - Sleeps With the Fishes
This week Steve is joined by Slate senior editor Allegra Frank and writer/editor Dan Kois. The group first dives into the What Lies Below, the wild No. 1 movie…
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ICYMI - A Vaccine Is Not a Personality
On this episode, Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher look at the way the COVID vaccines have seemed to develop online personalities. They discuss how…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Man Who Followed Jackie Robinson
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the sports world’s pandemic purgatory. They also ponder what sports feats have still yet to be…
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ICYMI - Everything Is Tumblr Now
In this episode, Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher start with a couple of High Speed Downloads: Madison summarizes the latest online drama…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - When Claudia Rankine Brought Up Race In Couples Counseling
The poet reflects on growing up in largely white spaces in the Bronx during the 1970s, and how conversations about race with her husband have evolved over 20…
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Culture Gabfest - What's Love Got to Do With It?
This week Steve and Dana are joined by Slate senior editor Allegra Frank. First the hosts discuss the Oscar contender Judas and the Black Messiah and the…
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ICYMI - Every Generation Has Its Cringe
On this episode, Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher report from the latest front in the battle between millennials and Gen Z. First, they trace the…
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Hang Up and Listen - Baylor, Haley, and a Buzzer Beater
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the men’s and women’s NCAA finals and Jalen Suggs’ Final Four buzzer beater. They also discuss Major…
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ICYMI - What’s Really “Up” With That TikTok Dance
On the latest episode, hosts Rachelle Hampton and Madison Malone Kircher talk to Mya Johnson and Chris Cotter, two teen TikTok stars who created a dance…