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Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - 2 Couples, 1 Poet, a Rock Band and a Dog
We gathered two married couples, one Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, a dog, a rock band, and a turquoise couch onstage for our first ever live show. Hear what…
Slate Culture FeedHang Up and Listen - Hang Up Extra: Sepp Blatter To Resign
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who announced today that he will step down amid a corruption scandal at soccer's…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Good Nat, Bad Nat Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss whether there’s any hope that FIFA will reform itself. Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski also joins to talk about…
Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest - I See Floating Hearts Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss M. Night Shyamalan's TV show Wayward Pines, the webcam app Periscope, and whether nerd culture is…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Screwing the Kicker Again Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and special guest Richard Deitsch discuss Stephen Curry's head injury, LeBron James' dominance, and other stories from the NBA…
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Culture Gabfest - Badass Matriarchy Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss George Miller's Mad Max remake and the Mad Men finale with Slate's Jessica Winter and John Swansburg…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Robert Earl Keen Quit Nashville and Stayed Married
After a dozen albums, Texas country musician Robert Earl Keen doesn't chase sex or booze like a younger rock star, but he does pay his band salaries with…
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Hang Up and Listen - The 0-162 or Bust Edition
In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca take listeners’ questions in a special spring…
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Culture Gabfest - Steve Has a Hangover in Toronto Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss David Letterman’s impending retirement from The Late Show and his 33-year legacy as a late night host…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Hours of Something Approaching Pleasure Edition
Josh Levin, Mike Pesca, and Seth Stevenson talk about the Wells report on the Patriots’ underinflated balls and how the NFL should punish Tom Brady. They also…
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Culture Gabfest - Stupid and Contagious
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the Kurt Cobain documentary Montage of Heck, the lure of boxing with Seth Stevenson, and Dad Bods. The…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Brooklyn Left Me Broke, But I Came Back
Heidi Reinberg left New York after thirty years because she was priced out of her Brooklyn apartment. A year later, she's back in her old neighborhood, with a…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Snooze of the Century Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Floyd Mayweather’s victory over Manny Pacquiao. They also discuss the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 7 victory…
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Culture Gabfest - Heavy is the Head That Wears the Guacamole Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dan Kois discuss Masterpiece Theater's sumptuous version of Wolf Hall, Bruce Jenner's interview with Diane Sawyer about his…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Cracking on Hacks and Hack-a-Shaq Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about whether intentional fouls have a place in the NBA. They also discuss Floyd Mayweather’s history of…
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Culture Gabfest - About Lightning Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Mike Pesca discuss the Iranian film About Elly, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goopy SNAP challenge, and movie trailers. Our sponsor this…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - W. Kamau Bell Wonders How Much Is Enough
After his television show Totally Biased was cancelled, comedian W. Kamau Bell is balancing the work of rebuilding his career, earning enough money and being a…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Our Dump Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about whether the Warriors and Hawks will dominate the NBA playoffs. Andrew Zimbalist also joins to talk about…
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Culture Gabfest - 'Tates and Sass Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss Noah Baumbach's latest film "While We're Young," the annotation website Genius with Slate's Katy…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Hedwig, Older and a Little Less Angry
John Cameron Mitchell created Hedwig and the Angry Inch when he in his 30s. Now he's playing the title role on Broadway, and says aging and loss have given the…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Lord Stanley's Coffee Urn Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Jordan Spieth’s runaway Masters win. They also interview Sonny Vaccaro about the new documentary Sole Man…
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Culture Gabfest - Bald Guys Fighting Edition (Ad Free by Slate Plus)
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the Fast and Furious movie franchise, casting director Allison Jones, and the culture of public shaming…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - In Sickness and In Mental Health
Giulia Lukach was three years into her marriage when she began experiencing symptoms of bipolar disorder. She and her husband talk about how her illness has…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Earworm Madness Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Wisconsin’s upset victory over Kentucky and the start of the 2015 baseball season. They also interview…
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Culture Gabfest - Fluffy Karaoke Chicken Bites Dog Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the film White God, fading charm with Simon Doonan, and go on a karaoke crawl with Slate's Dan Kois…
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Hang Up and Listen - The UConn Territory Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and special guest Kate Fagan talk about the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments and the dominance of Kentucky and UConn…
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Culture Gabfest - The Scamp Stamp Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the HBO documentary It's Me, Hilary, Jacob Rubin's Slate piece on the art of celebrity impressions, and…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Cancer Changed Ken Jeong's Comedy
After years of working as a physician, Ken Jeong quit to pursue acting. Then his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, and he found himself needing to think…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Stuffed Sparrow on a Cricket Ball Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the opening weekend of the NCAA tournament and the early retirement of San Francisco 49ers linebacker…
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Culture Gabfest - America's One Night Stand with Robin Thicke Edition
Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, Jessica Winter discuss the "Blurred Lines" jury verdict with Slate contributor Chris Molanphy, Snapchat Discover with Slate's Will…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Hate, Hope, and Hockey Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the NCAA tournament and ESPN’s I Hate Christian Laettner. They also discuss all the player movement during…
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Culture Gabfest - Woodshedding Edition
Dana Stevens, June Thomas, and Dan Kois discuss Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, television opening credits, and whether it's stupid decision to get an…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Where is Lisa Fischer's Backup?
You've heard Lisa Fischer singing backup vocals for everyone from the Rolling Stones to Beyoncé. But after decades of touring with rock stars, Fischer lives in…
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Hang Up and Listen - The College Hoops in Crisis Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about college hoops’ slow pace with Ken Pomeroy. They also discuss the decline of the NFL running back and…
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Culture Gabfest - There is No Wrong Way to Use a Margarita Pool Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss FOX's new TV show The Last Man on Earth, Knausgaard's travel writing, and the fuss about the dress…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Good News for People Who Love Stat News Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by ESPN.com’s Kevin Pelton to talk about the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. They also discuss Larry…
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Culture Gabfest - Decapitated Swan Dress Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens along with Carl Wilson review the Oscars, Bjork's latest album, and weigh in on the audiophile debate. Our…
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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Hang Up and Listen - The Two Guys Punching Each Other in the Face Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Grantland’s Eric Raskin to discuss Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. They also compare Alex…
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Culture Gabfest - Red Room of Pain Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss 50 Shades of Grey, the legacy of Jon Stewart with Slate's Jamelle Bouie, and misogny on the red carpet…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Twerking Unicorns Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Kevin Durant’s anti-media rant. They also discuss Jackie Robinson West Little League losing its U.S. title…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Real Love: A Valentine's Special from Death, Sex & Money
Sometimes love fits neatly on a card. Sometimes, it spills over into rehab, divorce, or a call from a former Wyoming senator. Support Death, Sex & Money by…
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Culture Gabfest - Ass Over Teakettle Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss Breaking Bad's much anticipated spinoff Better Call Saul, Damien Chazelle’s film Whiplash, and the…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Songs in the Key of Strife
Teddy and Kami Thompson followed in the footsteps of their musical parents, Richard and Linda Thompson. But they remember their childhood and its lessons about…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Not-So-Menacing Red Menace Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca are joined by Sports Illustrated‘s Alexander Wolff to talk about Dean Smith, by Nathaniel Vinton to discuss U.S. ski…
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Culture Gabfest - Nice Singlet Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the film Foxcatcher and its Best Picture Oscar snub, Sleater-Kinney's latest album with music writer…
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Hang Up and Listen - The One Yard From Stardom Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about New England’s 28-24 Super Bowl win. Grantland’s Bryan Curtis joins to discuss the game’s surprising stars…
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Culture Gabfest - Whiteout Conditions Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the film American Sniper, Jonathan Chait's article "Not a Very P.C. Thing to Say," and get a report…
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Culture Gabfest - We'll Be a Little Late This Week
In which Julia explains that we were delayed by this week's storm, and we'll post the show a little later on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Margaret Cho's Sex Education
Comedian Margaret Cho frequently jokes about her wild sexual adventures. But now she says she wants something less X-rated and more like a middle school…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Good Sport, Bad Sport Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about Deflategate. They also interview John Biever, who’s photographed every Super Bowl, and tennis player Tim…
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Culture Gabfest - Tales from the Decrypt Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the film The Imitation Game, HBO's Togetherness, and Celine's new It Girl, Joan Didion. Hosted on…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Deflated Balls Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the Seahawks’ comeback win and the Patriots’ allegedly deflated balls; interview NBC producer Fred…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Desiree Akhavan's Breakthrough Breakup
Akhavan’s debut feature film, Appropriate Behavior, mines the details of her own life—particularly the most uncomfortable moments. It also earned her a spot on…
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Culture Gabfest - The Expensive Speech Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic Selma, the culture of protest in today's internet world, and Merriam…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Football Move Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the NFL playoffs and Dez Bryant’s disputed catch. ESPN’s Tom Haberstroh joins to assess the NBA’s Hawks…
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Culture Gabfest - The Great Brio of the Buoy Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the biopic of the great Victorian painter J.M.W. Turner, the TV show Empire, and D'Angelo's Black…
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Hang Up and Listen - The Great Scott Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk about the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs and the inaugural college football playoffs, wherein the SEC went…
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Culture Gabfest - New Theme Song Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens visit the studio of composer Nicholas Britell to hear his musical interpretations of their theme song desires…
Slate Culture FeedDeath, Sex & Money - Living Alone and Liking It. Sometimes.
Living alone has its perks: no one to tell you what to eat, how to decorate, or when to go to bed. But there's also no one to split the bills with. Support…