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Rebecca Onion

Writer for Slate who covers Hunger Games related content.

Top 5 podcasts with Rebecca Onion

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Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 14min

Culture Gabfest | Seth Rogen’s Love/Hate Letter to Hollywood

In this engaging discussion, Rebecca Onion, a talented writer for Slate known for her insightful coverage of Hunger Games content, shares her thoughts on the latest book in the series. The conversation highlights themes of loss and resistance, resonating with readers today. The hosts also dive into Seth Rogen's satirical series 'The Studio,' critiquing its portrayal of Hollywood and its comedic depth. They explore the nostalgic indie film 'Ephus,' celebrating camaraderie and passion in baseball, blending humor with emotional stories from the past.
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Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 3min

Will Industry Succeed Succession?

In this discussion, Rebecca Onion, a pop culture expert, and Jenny Zhang, an influential writer, dive into the HBO series Industry and its growing viewership. They compare it to Succession, tackling the show's character dynamics and corporate themes. The conversation also shifts to the new Alien film, Alien: Romulus, dissecting its narrative and belonging to the xenomorph legacy. Additionally, the duo explores the impact of beauty culture on tweens, examining societal pressures and shifting beauty standards in the age of social media.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 32min

Should We Quit Romance Novels?

Candice Lim and Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion discuss the growing popularity of romance novels, exploring the genre's lack of diversity, changing trends, and the impact of the internet. They also touch on preferences for romance novels, the significance of sex scenes, and a scandal involving the scapegoating of a romance novel creator. The podcast sheds light on the positive aspects of expressing thirst for romance heroes and celebrities.
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Aug 23, 2023 • 59min

Passages Is Not For the Prudes

In this episode, Laura Miller and Rebecca Onion discuss Passages, a controversial film involving a love triangle. They also talk about the revival of the TV show Justified and the scandal surrounding Michael Oher's adoption. The exclusive Slate Plus segment explores nature writing. Finally, they endorse the detective series Deadlock and Anya Liftig's memoir, Holler Rat.
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Feb 2, 2023 • 39min

Are “Cool Moms” A Menace?

Rebecca Onion, Slate senior editor, and Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR political reporter, discuss the fears and challenges of pending motherhood, including the concept of 'cool moms' and the merits of 'lean in feminism.' They also reflect on navigating career and covering abortion while pregnant.