Podcast Episodes

Hang Up | What Went Wrong in Boston?

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss the surprisingly exciting NBA Conference semifinals and the downfall of the Boston Celt…

1 year, 2 months ago

Teen Hangouts? Under My Roof?

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah are talking about being the place to be. This member of the Slate Parenting Facebook Group takes pride in…

1 year, 2 months ago

Gabfest Reads | How to Create an Exceptional Family

Emily Bazelon talks with author Susan Dominus about her new book, The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success. They discuss the…

1 year, 2 months ago

ICYMI: This Influencer Baby Name Is a Tragedeigh

Influencer baby-naming has become a competitive sport, with people making predictions and even locking down Instagram handles before anyone has given…

1 year, 2 months ago

Hit Parade | All Apologies Edition Part 1

The story of Nevermind, Nirvana’s genre-defining breakthrough, is a familiar one. Less well known is the saga of Billboard’s Modern Rock chart—and ho…

1 year, 2 months ago

My Wife Uses Bacon Grease As Lotion. Help!

In this episode, Jenée is joined by Helen Rosner, an award-winning staff writer at The New Yorker.

Together, they answer questions from listeners in …

1 year, 2 months ago

Your Thoughts On Therapy, Coaching, and Grief

On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah are sharing some of YOUR latest responses to what we’ve been doing here. You all have amazing advice and …

1 year, 2 months ago

ICYMI: Kayla Malec Deserves Online Justice, Too

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim explain the situation surrounding influencer Kayla Malec and beauty YouTuber James Charles. Malec is a 19-year-old TikTo…

1 year, 2 months ago

The 3 Blake Lively Problem Edition

On this week’s show, Steve, Dana, and Julia gab about Another Simple Favor, the sequel to Paul Fieg’s 2018 A Simple Favor, which again pits Blake Liv…

1 year, 2 months ago

How To! | Get a Great Haircut

Are you stuck in a hair rut? On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on Alana Lucia Balestrino, hairstylist, barber, and founder of the Br…

1 year, 2 months ago