Podcast Episodes

Is Partiful Cancelled?

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay start off with two sounds of the summer from a divisive Love Island USA contestant and a popstar “standing on business.” Then, they explain the controversy brewing behind…

Published on 2 months ago

Amicus | Sneak Preview: Unanimous Opinions Out Front, Desperate Dealmaking Out Back

This is part of ⁠Opinionpalooza⁠, Slate’s coverage of the major decisions from the Supreme Court this June. The best way to support our work is by joining ⁠Slate Plus⁠. (If you are already a member, …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

ICYMI: Kate Mackz Can’t Outrun Politics

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim check in with the “Caveman Skincare” method and they pour one out for Skype. Then, they dive into the internet controversy surrounding a TikTok running influencer and Whi…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Seth Rogen’s Love/Hate Letter to Hollywood

On this week’s show, the hosts discuss Apple TV’s latest ode (tragic comedy?) to the movie industry with The Studio. Then, they step up to the plate and take a swing at the baseball film Eephus. Fina…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix’s Incel Tragedy Adolescence

On this week’s show, Slate’s Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia. The team discusses Netflix’s current number 1 program Adolescence and what it says about how the descent into incel culture starts young.…

Published on 5 months ago

Culture Gabfest: Cate Blanchett Is a Sexy Super Spy

On this week’s show, Slate’s Dan Kois sits in for Stephen Metcaff. The hosts discuss the new Mr. & Mrs. Smith-like film Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. Then they dive into …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Culture Gabfest: Meghan Markle Sprinkles Potpourri on You

On this week’s show, we throw a flower-sprinkled dinner party for a space clone (personal beehive not included).

Slate culture staff writer Nadira Goffe sits in for Dana, and the hosts discuss the new…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Culture Gabfest: Zero Day Makes Robert De Niro a Befuddled President

On this week’s show, no amount of star power can save a “screamingly stupid show.” (Sorry, Robert De Niro et al.) 

With Sam Adams—Slate Senior Editor and Staff Writer—sitting in for Dana, the team tal…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture Gabfest: The Oscars Go Streaming

On this week’s show, we preview the Oscars and Trump’s demolition throughout renowned institutions of art.

Isaac Butler — author of The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act and host of the…

Published on 6 months ago

Culture Gabfest: Congratulations! You Finally Got Your Severance.

On this week’s show, Slate Business and Tech reporter Nitish Pahwa sits in for Julia. The panel discusses Severance season 2 from Apple TV+. They then talk about the Oscar-nominated film No Other Lan…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago