Culture Gabfest
Slate Podcasts
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.
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2012 • 56min
The Culture Gabfest, Dangly Bits Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Rupaul's Drag Race, the legacy of Dick Clark, and whether Facebook is making us lonely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2012 • 45min
The Culture Gabfest, why-I-oughta Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new HBO series "Girls", the Farrelly brothers's remake of the Three Stooges, and the online phenomenon of recapping TV shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2012 • 49min
The Culture Gabfest, The Unsinkable Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the 3D re-release of Titanic, the death of artist Thomas Kinkade, and stupid video games with Sam Anderson of the New York Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2012 • 50min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Diving Into the Wreck Edition
Listen to Slate's show about the poetry of Adrienne Rich, grizzly bear attacks and The New York Times' article "Where Have All the Neurotics Gone?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2012 • 53min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Money In The Envelope Edition
Listen to Slate's show about the new season of Mad Men, the jungles of New
Orleans, and the cashless society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2012 • 55min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Live in Los Angeles Edition
Listen to Slate's show about the Mike Daisey controversy, Zooey Deschanel’s
sitcom New Girl, and The Hunger Games star Elizabeth Banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2012 • 15min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Live in Los Angeles Q&A
In a special live show Steve, Julia and Dana take listeners' questions after their show at Zocalo Public Square in LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2012 • 47min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, “Wild Oversimplification” Edition
Listen to Slate's show about Kony 2012, Game Change, and Werner Herzog’s On Death Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 7, 2012 • 40min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Dana's Power Alley Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Lorax, GCB, and Dutch wax prints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 29, 2012 • 51min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Angelina's Leg Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Oscars, TED Talks, and the Liz Lemon wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
