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.
Episodes
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Dec 14, 2011 • 44min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, I’ve Been Wearing These Jeans For 20 Years Edition
Listen to Slate's show about cultural stagnation, the comedy of Louis C.K., and the entertainers of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 7, 2011 • 48min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Live From The City Winery Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Artist, Weed Wars, and the Kardashians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 7, 2011 • 25min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Live Q&A
The question and answer session from the Slate Culture Gabfest recorded live on December 6, 2011 at The City Winery in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2011 • 39min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, “Don We Now Our Gay Apparel” Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Muppets, decorating at home with Deborah Needleman, and Christmas carols. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2011 • 49min
Slate, The Culture Gabfest, May Your Descendants Be Stuffed With Naked Mole Rats Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Descendants, laboratory mice, and the ultimate Thanksgiving stuffing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2011 • 41min
Slate, The Culture Gabfest: Cultureballs Edition
Listen to Slate's show about J. Edgar, Univision, and the 50th anniversary of the
British satirical magazine Private Eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 9, 2011 • 40min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, I Want My Happy Ending Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Fabric of the Cosmos, Once Upon a Time, and the 21st century’s cultural cannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 2, 2011 • 52min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, The Erudition is Sick Edition
Listen to Slate's show about Beavis and Butthead, literary theory, and indie rock’s decent into banality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 26, 2011 • 39min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Explain It To Me Like I’m a Golden Retriever Edition
Listen to Slate's show about the new Wall Street drama Margin Call, Homeland, and the critical legacy of Pauline Kael. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2011 • 39min
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, “Beyoncé’s Cafeteria” Edition
Listen to Slate's show about Occupy Wall Street, Beyoncé’s dance plagiarism, and the films of Pedro Almodóvar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
