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Slate Culture FeedDecoder Ring - Friend of Dorothy
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. When Peter…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Carmen Maria Machado Is Using The Word 'Abusive'
The writer reflects on her first relationship with a woman, finding the words to talk about experiencing abuse, and the process of writing it all down in her…
Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - Boingity Boing Music
`This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner dive into Ford v Ferrari before the Oscars this weekend. Next, they discuss…
Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - Patrick Mahomes is the Super Bowl Champ
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about the Chiefs’ win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. Stefan and Josh are then joined by the New Yorker’s…
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Decoder Ring - The Stowe-Byron Controversy
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. When Harriet…
Slate Culture FeedHit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The White and Nerdy Edition
Sped-up voices. Wacky instruments. Songs about cavemen, bathtubs, bikinis and mothers-in-law. From the very birth of rock-and-roll, novelty songs were…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Who Are Your 'Quick And Deep' Friends?
A conversation with a psychologist about the importance of friends who cross racial lines—and those who don't. Want to reflect on how race has factored into…
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Culture Gabfest - Making Mat
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner untangle the oddity that is Jojo Rabbit, discuss whether Netflix’s sport…
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Hang Up and Listen - Remembering Kobe Bryant
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about Kobe Bryant’s on-court and off-court legacies with NPR’s Gene Demby and Lindsay Gibbs of the Power…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Ask Code Switch: What About Your Friends?
Your stories about race and friendship brought up a lot of questions. Our friends at NPR's Code Switch podcast have some answers. And if you missed it, make…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Between Friends: Your Stories About Race and Friendship
"Your white friend can just make one comment and it feels like a trap door has opened up from underneath," one listener told us when we asked for stories about…
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Culture Gabfest - Half for Me, Half for You
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner dive into Honeyland, Tamara Kotevska and Ljubomir Stefanov’s Academy…
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Hang Up and Listen - Ken Jennings Is the Jeopardy! GOAT
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin talk about how the Chiefs and 49ers made the Super Bowl. They also discuss the new Netflix documentary Killer…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The Bridge: Legacy of the Elusive Chanteuse
In this mini-episode of Hit Parade, host Chris Molanphy is joined by Rich Juzwiak, writer for Jezebel as well as Slate’s advice column How to Do It. The two…
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Culture Gabfest - "Royal Pain In The Arse" Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and June Thomas discuss Sam Mendes' film 1917, the new installment in the UP documentary series, 63 UP, and the British royal…
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Hang Up and Listen - LSU is the Geauxt
Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and new Hang Up and Listen co-host Joel Anderson revel in LSU’s win over Clemson in college football’s title game. ESPN’s Jeff…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Inside Planned Parenthood
What happens inside Planned Parenthood has long been at the center of a raging political debate in the U.S. But we don't often hear from the patients who rely…
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Culture Gabfest - The Secret Mailbox
This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner dive into Little Women, writer-director Greta Gerwig’s adaption—perhaps the…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Commissioner Is Making Funny Faces
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Slate’s Seth Stevenson to discuss the Patriots’ playoff loss and the post-NFL life of Rob Gronkowski. ESPN’s Jackie…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Saeed Jones's New Year's Determinations
The writer reads an essay about his mom, and explains why she always made New Year's "determinations" instead of "resolutions." We want to hear YOUR…
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Culture Gabfest - "Welcome to Slaht Ploos, Books and Cats" Edition
Dana Stevens hosts a selection of a few of our favorite Slate Plus bonus segments, offering them to our regular listeners for the first time. You'll hear…
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Hang Up and Listen - Giving It Everything on the Klaebo-Bakken
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by Spencer Hall to talk about the College Football Playoff. They also interview Matthew Goodman about his book on the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Death, Sex & Money's 2019 Year End Spectacular
The team reflects together on the best Death, Sex & Money moments of 2019—things you heard on the show, and things you didn't. Donate to Death, Sex & Money…
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Culture Gabfest - "Call Us, Definitely" Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner take listener call-in questions, including what books, music, and beverages they would take to a well-appointed…
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Hang Up and Listen - Barking Dog Tells All
Josh Levin and Stefan Fatsis are joined by the Ringer’s Bryan Curtis to discuss the Dallas Cowboys’ demise. Power Plays’ Lindsay Gibbs also joins to talk about…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Make My Wish Come True Edition
Music fans in 2019 are gobsmacked that the No. 1 song in America is not only a Christmas song but a 25-year-old recording: Mariah Carey’s holiday perennial…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Liz Phair's Rebellious Streak Works For Her
The musician on her "run and gun" days in the early '90s, and the two affairs that shaped her adult life. Sign up for our newsletter at…
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Culture Gabfest - "Peloton Prisoner" Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner talk to TV critic Willa Paskin about the state of the medium, discuss Mariah Carey's surprise Christmas number…
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Hang Up and Listen - Bronny Makes His Name
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Undefeated’s Lonnae O’Neal to talk about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Sports Illustrated’s Emma…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The Bridge: Queens Bey, Rih and Robyn Reign Different Kingdoms
In this mid-month mini-episode of Hit Parade, host Chris Molanphy is joined by The Bridge producer Asha Saluja to discuss the most recent full-length episode…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - The Children Of Heart Mountain
At an annual pilgrimage back to a former Japanese American incarceration site, we hear from people reliving complicated childhood memories, and descendants…
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Culture Gabfest - The Impenetrable Façade Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss The Marriage Story, speak with author Simon Doonan about the death of the department store window…
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Hang Up and Listen - Bad Taste on Ice
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Banner Society’s Spencer Hall to discuss the college football playoff. The Athletic’s Wosny Lambre also joins to…
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Decoder Ring - Murphy's Law
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. Nick Spark…
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Hang Up and Listen - Live at the Hamilton
At a live show in Washington, D.C., Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by NPR’s Gene Demby to discuss the state of sports media. Olympic gold medalist…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Cheating Happens
There's the cliche: someone cheats, crockery is thrown, lawyers are called. But your stories about cheating were much more varied, with some unpredictable…
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Culture Gabfest - The Doughnut Inside the Doughnut Hole
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Knives Out, speak with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie about Watchmen, and remember Clive James…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Anne Lamott: Death Sucks, And It's Holy
"Your life will be greatly enhanced by spending time with dying people," Anne Lamott says. "Death is not the enemy. Snakes are." Sign up for our newsletter at…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Rolling in God’s Royal Uptown Road Edition.
All decades of pop music swing between trends and fads—but the 2010s was swingier than most. From the maximalist EDM of the early ’10s to the downbeat hip-hop…
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Culture Gabfest - Posh Veg
Julia Turner and Stephen Metcalf talk with guests about Gogglebox, a show that lets you watch Brits watch TV, Bon Appetit's "Gourmet Makes" on YouTube, and the…
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Hang Up and Listen - John Hollinger
Josh Levin interviews the Athletic’s John Hollinger about his career inside and outside the NBA. Topics discussed include the rise of Luka Doncic, how…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Hasan Minhaj's Honest Mistakes
Hasan Minhaj was drawn to comedy because of its "radical honesty." But that hasn't always translated well to his personal life. Don't miss our weekly…
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Culture Gabfest - Live from Vancouver
Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and Stephen Metcalf are live in at the Granville Island Stage in Vancouver to discuss The Irishman, Schitt's Creek, and creepy ads…
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Hang Up and Listen - Bang the Garbage Can Quickly
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Nate Jackson to discuss Colin Kaepernick’s workout and Myles Garrett’s helmet smash; the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - The Bridge: Genre v. Generation, ’80s to ’10s
In this mid-month mini-episode of Hit Parade, host Chris Molanphy is joined by Ned Raggett, freelance music writer for All Music Guide and The Quietus and…
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Culture Gabfest - Live From Los Feliz
Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and Stephen Metcalf are live in Los Angeles to discuss Parasite with the LA Times critic Justin Chang, happiness in the modern…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Who's Driving Your Uber?
Domestic violence. The ripples of the financial crisis. A new immigrant's dashed hopes. This is what we heard about two years ago after we asked, "Why'd you…
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Hang Up and Listen - Roll Tigers Roll
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Banner Society’s Spencer Hall to discuss LSU’s win over Alabama; by Slate’s Joel Anderson to chat about the NCAA…
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Decoder Ring - Gender Reveal Party
Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn. Sign up now to listen and support our work. Jenna…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - A Former Debt Collector's Unpaid Bills
Angela worked in the collections industry for 15 years. Now, she's banned from the industry for life—and is getting collection calls after falling behind on…
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Culture Gabfest - Chaos Is the New Cocaine
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Netflix's My Name is Dolemite, Apple TV+'s The Morning Show, and the mass resignations that took place…
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Hang Up and Listen - What Was Deadspin?
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by former Deadspin staffers Megan Greenwell, Tom Ley, and Barry Petchesky to discuss the site’s demise and what caused…
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Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Lost and Lonely Edition
If you were an angsty American teenager in the 1980s—whether in real life, or in a John Hughes movie—the rock you loved probably came from the United Kingdom…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - When Breast Cancer Pauses Life At 35
After a breast cancer diagnosis at 35, author Kate Pickert reflects on maintaining normalcy during treatment, why she didn't tell her daughter she was sick…
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Culture Gabfest - Culture Gabfest: Hail Satan
Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and Stephen Metcalf discuss the horror classic Rosemary's Baby, the TV show Modern Love, and Morrissey's political legacy with the…
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Hang Up and Listen - Heavy Top
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh to discuss the Astros’ massive World Series comeback. Deadspin’s Laura Wagner also joins…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Scattered: The Camp
In comedian Chris Garcia's new podcast, Scattered, he sets out to uncover the truth about his dad—a man who survived Castro’s labor camps only to lose his way…
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Culture Gabfest - Voice Like a Jangly Bell
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the film Pain and Glory with Slate's June Thomas, the podcast Dolly Parton's America, and the Slate…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Making Adjustments Edition
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by ESPN’s Jeff Passan to discuss the World Series matchup between the Astros and Nationals. The Ringer’s Kevin Clark…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Saeed Jones Talks About Sex. And Death. And Money.
The writer and poet traces the joy and shame of learning about sex, mourning his mother, and finally feeling financially comfortable. Subscribe to our…