Culture Gabfest
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New York Times critic Dwight Garner says “The Slate Culture Gabfest is one of the highlights of my week.” The award-winning Culturefest features critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner debating the week in culture, from highbrow to pop. For more of Slate’s culture podcasts, check out the Slate Culture feed.Want more Culture Gabfest? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Culture Gabfest show page. Or, visit slate.com/cultureplus to get access wherever you listen.
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Nov 21, 2012 • 42min
The Culture Gabfest: Drooping and Slumping Toward Insanity Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Pete Wells' epic New York Times review/takedown of Guy Fieri's restaurant, Philip Roth's retirement and the Rolling Stones' lack thereof, and the culture of Amtrak's quiet car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2012 • 43min
The Culture Gabfest: What Is Stuffed Inside of What Is Stuffed Inside of What Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new James Bond film "Skyfall" and a list of the ten best American essays since 1950, plus Dan Pashman from The Sporkful podcast and blog joins them to discuss his new Thanksgiving creation, the Veggieducken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 7, 2012 • 44min
The Culture Gabfest: On Tenterhooks Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and John Swansburg discuss the new Denzel Washington film "Flight," George Lucas selling Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise to Disney, and Twitter hashtags as poetry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 1, 2012 • 41min
The Culture Gabfest: Frankenfest Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, Jody Rosen and David Haglund discuss Twitter's role in Hurricane Sandy, the new ABC drama "Nashville," and Haglund's piece on Mormon intellectuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2012 • 50min
The Culture Gabfest: Why Did You Give Me That Bag of Skittles Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the 40th anniversary of "Free to Be You and Me" with Slate's Dan Kois, Saturday Night Live's presidential debate parodies, and the website HeTexted.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2012 • 49min
The Culture Gabfest: I Did it for the Lulz Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new Ben Affleck film "Argo" and the foodie institution "Cooks Illustrated," plus Gawker's Adrian Chen comes in to discuss his controversial piece on the social news site Reddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2012 • 41min
The Culture Gabfest: Ya Big MOOC Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new film "Pitch Perfect," Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and his selection as Oscars host, and the growth of online university courses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 3, 2012 • 49min
The Culture Gabfest: Stow Your Blunderbuss Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the new sci-fi thriller "Looper" and the 30th anniversary of the sitcom "Cheers," plus the economics of indie rock stardom with New York Magazine music critic Nitsuh Abebe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2012 • 43min
The Culture Gabfest: Long Shoots of Goldenrod Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the documentary "The Queen of Versailles," the new NBC show "Revolution," and the question of how best to appreciate the art of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2012 • 42min
The Culture Gabfest: Get Thee Behind Me Satan Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss P.T. Anderson's The Master, Hanna Rosin's new book The End of Men, and New York City's pending large soda ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
