Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchStanley, Josh and Tunnel Girl
Candice Lim is joined by Slate staff writer Luke Winkie for a mailbag episode. They dive into listener questions about hot topics such as Stanley cups, Josh wine and the two tunnels dumbfounding the …
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Harry Potter Fanfiction and Battling TikTok Haters
Candice Lim is joined by Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales, the co-hosts of Go Touch Grass — a new podcast that dives into the online gossip and niche drama you’ve missed this week. They dive into thei…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Influencer Era
Candice Lim is joined by Vox culture reporter Aja Romano to explain the rapid social media rise of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. On December 28, 2023, Blanchard was released from prison after serving eight y…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
The Nine-Month Cruise Heard Round the World
Candice Lim is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money. They dissect the drama and mayhem surrounding Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise — a nine-month trip that …
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
The Internet History of Tate McRae
Candice Lim is joined by culture journalist Cat Sposato to trace the rise of this year’s most promising pop act, Tate McRae. McRae gained national attention as a 12-year-old dancer on So You Think Yo…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Should We Quit Romance Novels?
Candice Lim is joined by Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion to talk about their love of romance novels. The romance genre grew rapidly this past year, becoming the fastest-growing category of fiction …
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Outward: PragerU’s Transphobic Twitter Takeover
On this episode, The Outward hosts break down the million dollar takeover ad on X for Prager University’s documentary Detrans: The Dangers of Gender Affirming Care. NBC reporter Jo Yurcaba joins Brya…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Decoder Ring: The Forgotten Video Game About Slavery
In 1992, a Minnesota-based software company known for its educational hit The Oregon Trail released another simulation-style game to school districts across the country. Freedom! took kids on a journ…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
Goodbye to All That 2023 Internet
From Goodreads scandals to relationship prompt Twitter, the internet has been rife with trends to get mad about. On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Vox’s Alex Abad-Santos and journalist Syl…
Published on 1 year, 11 months ago
The Celebrity Breakups That Wrecked Us In 2023
On today’s episode, Candice Lim is joined by Kristen Meinzer (Daily Fail, How to be Fine) and Tre’vell Anderson (FANTI, What A Day) to recap the year in celebrity breakups. Lately, it feels like ever…
Published on 2 years ago