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Hooked to the Silver Screen Edition Part 2
Episode 261
If you need confirmation of Hollywood’s vast influence on mass culture, look no further than the pop charts. From the 1937 classic Snow White and the…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Hooked to the Silver Screen Edition Part 1
Episode 260
If you need confirmation of Hollywood’s vast influence on mass culture, look no further than the pop charts. From the 1937 classic Snow White and the…
9 months, 1 week ago
Pour Some Sugar on Me Edition Part 2
Episode 258
When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. Bu…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Pour Some Sugar on Me Edition Part 1
Episode 257
When you hear the term “superproducer,” names like George Martin, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, Pharrell Williams or Missy Elliott might come to mind. Bu…
10 months, 1 week ago
The Slate Culture Gift Guide
Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts …
10 months, 1 week ago
The Slate Culture Gift Guide
Episode 256
Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it, the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts …
10 months, 1 week ago
If You Love Sting, Set Him Free Edition Part 2
Episode 254
Walk into any store or flip on a radio, and you’ll probably hear the Police’s “Every Breath You Take” sooner or later. Thanks to that ubiquity, the s…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
If You Love Sting, Set Him Free Edition Part 1
Episode 253
Walk into any store or flip on a radio, and you’ll probably hear the Police’s “Every Breath You Take” sooner or later. Thanks to that ubiquity, the s…
11 months, 1 week ago
Toppermost of the Poppermost Edition Part 2
Episode 251
In the rarefied world of smash pop singles, there are No. 1s—and there are No. 1 debuts. Entering Billboard’s Hot 100 at the top is one of the hardes…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Toppermost of the Poppermost Edition Part 1
Episode 250
In the rarefied world of smash pop singles, there are No. 1s—and there are No. 1 debuts. Entering Billboard’s Hot 100 at the top is one of the hardes…
1 year ago