Podcast Episodes

Gabfest Reads: Understanding the World Through Notebooks

John Dickerson talks with author Roland Allen about his new book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper. They discuss the historical origins o…

2 years, 3 months ago

ICYMI: What Next: TBD: The Blu-Ray-naissance Is Here. Sort of.

Today, we’re bringing you an episode from our friends and colleagues over at What Next: TBD. Guest host, Cheyna Roth is joined by Ash Nelson, journal…

2 years, 3 months ago

Dear Prudence: I Am Swamped With Plans and I Hate It. Help!

In this episode, Carvell Wallace (author of Another Word for Love and host of Slate’s How To!) joins Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris) to answer letters …

2 years, 3 months ago

A Word: Trump’s Race Card

After a tumultuous week of campaign news, Republicans wrapped their convention in Milwaukee by officially making former President Donald Trump their …

2 years, 3 months ago

ICYMI: Amanda Mull on Titanic Fandoms and Frog Subreddits

Candice Lim is joined by Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Amanda Mull, whose pieces investigate your favorite big-box stores, the cult of exercise and…

2 years, 3 months ago

Culture Gabfest: Longlegs Has Legs

On this week’s show, the panel begins by dissecting Longlegs, director Osgood Perkin’s viral horror movie starring Nicolas Cage that’s sweeping the b…

2 years, 3 months ago

Well, Now: How Nick Cannon Got Celebrities to Open Up About Their Mental Health

We all know about the mental health crisis wreaking havoc throughout the nation and world. 

On this week’s episode of Well, Now we’re continuing our o…

2 years, 3 months ago

Outward: Can you love the bigotry away? Queer Advice with Mathew Rodriguez

Bryan, Jules, and Mathew unite to tackle your questions! This week they take on what to do when kids question your gender, whether or not you have to…

2 years, 3 months ago

Decoder Ring: The Secret Life of Lawn Ornaments

Lawn ornaments are everywhere—but for something so ubiquitous, they’re also mysterious. What’s the person with the flamingo or the gargoyle in their …

2 years, 3 months ago

The Secret Life of Lawn Ornaments

Lawn ornaments are everywhere—but for something so ubiquitous, they’re also mysterious. What’s the person with the flamingo or the gargoyle in their …

2 years, 3 months ago