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Jun 11, 2014 • 47min
The Culture Gabfest: Re-Stephening Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and Dana Stevens discuss the film Obvious Child, a movie that is radically blase about abortion, whether adults should be embarrassed to read Young Adult literature, and the case for bringing Home Economics back to the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hang Up and Listen: The Boring Plus Time Equals Consistency Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss LeBron James’ cramps and other NBA Finals matters. They also look at California Chrome’s failed Triple Crown bid and interview David Haglund about his Slate profile of Delonte West.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2014 • 50min
The Culture Gabfest: "Ow, Your Cheekbone!" Edition
Slate critics Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and Mike Pesca discuss Disney's Sleeping Beauty re-make "Maleficent," faking cultural literacy, and NY magazine's music critic Jody Rosen joins the gabbers to discuss "Oh, You Kid," what he deems the "first ever dirty pop song." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2014 • 26min
I Married the Gay Father of My Child
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Jun 2, 2014 • 1h 5min
Hang Up and Listen: The Elephants in the Garden Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Heat-Spurs NBA Finals rematch. They also interview hockey historian Stan Fischler and talk to former U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley about his tenure in Egypt and the documentary American Pharaoh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2014 • 1h 4min
The Culture Gabfest: Sadness as the Bread Edition
Slate critics Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and Dan Kois discuss HBO's new film The Normal Heart, commencement speeches, and the new 9/11 Memorial Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2014 • 59min
Hang Up and Listen: The Ninety Percent of the Game Is Half Mental Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the latest NBA playoffs news. They also talk to Jonathan Hock about his ESPN series on the U.S. World Cup soccer team and Landon Donovan’s roster omission. Finally, they discuss the mystery of “the yips.”Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2014 • 49min
The Culture Gabfest: We Are All Going to 100% Die Someday Edition
Slate critics Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and June Thomas discuss Showtime's heady Gothic series Penny Dreadful, Chipotle's move to serve literature along with its burrito bowls, and net neutrality with Slate's David Auerbach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2014 • 30min
Confessions of a Nashville Power Couple
Jason Isbell was a restless guitarist. Amanda Shires was a fiddler who turned his life around. A year into marriage, they're discovering sobriety and success come with new challenges.Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 19, 2014 • 1h 8min
Hang Up and Listen: The Way Too Many Animals Edition
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca interview ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap about the horror show in Qatar in advance of the 2022 World Cup. Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski also joins to talk hockey, and they discuss California Chrome’s Preakness win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
