Podcast Episodes

Culture Gabfest: Can Tim Robinson Save Friendship Edition

In this week’s show, Dana and Julia are joined by guest host Isaac Butler to go through the A24, bromance looking glass to discuss Friendship, the su…

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The Glaring Problem with Headlights

Something seems to have happened to car headlights. In the last few years, many people have become convinced that they are much brighter than they us…

1 year, 5 months ago

How To Discover Your Kink

Lily wants to have satisfying sex that plays to her core desires, but lately it’s been hard to describe to potential partners exactly what she wants.…

1 year, 5 months ago

Why Chef José Andrés Googled ‘How to Be a Father’

José Andrés is at the helm of more than a dozen restaurants and is famous for the humanitarian work that his organization World Central Kitchen does …

1 year, 5 months ago

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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago