Best Culture Podcasts (2024)
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Get obsessed with us. Five days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take ...
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Timcast IRL is hosted by Tim Pool and delivers hard-hitting news and analysis on politics, culture, and current events. Featuring a wide range of guests, the show tackles topics like government overreach, tech censorship, and political division from an independent perspective. Expect uncensored discussions and sharp insights into today’s most controversial issues.
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Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by bohemian layabouts Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova. Support the ladies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedScare Follow @annakhachiyan Follow @nobody_stop_me
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Literally! With Rob Lowe

Stitcher & Team Coco, Rob Lowe

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This is literally a podcast where people I love, admire, and know well will be in a safe space to really let their hair down (assuming they have any). I will cover the thoughtful to the extremely random. So join me and my guests from the world of movies, TV, sports, music, and culture for fun, wide-ranging, free-wheeling conversations.
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Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Big Money Players Network and iHeartPodcasts

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Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
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Pop Culture Role Call is a weekly podcast that reviews television and movies from different characters’ perspectives. Each week our geek panel (panel of hosts) watches the same TV episode or movie each assigned their own character role. They will only watch scenes that their character is present in, leaving them with only part of the bigger picture.
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Mamamia Out Loud

Mamamia Podcasts

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Smart, often silly and sometimes surprising. Absolutely everything is up for discussion: from pop culture to politics, body image to motherhood, feminism to fashion. Join Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens as they dissect the news and issues of the week.
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He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.
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Keep It!

Crooked Media

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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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A network of podcasts under several genres relating to the retro pop culture field and how these features are relevant to everyone today. These podcasts will consist of classic radio dramas and commentary from Jim Romanovich, blogs, new interviews from individuals who contributed to the pop culture experience, and high-end audio documentaries.
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Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.
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@Betches

Betches Media

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Betches Co-Founders Aleen Dreksler, Jordana Abraham, and Sami Sage—aka the OG Betches friend group that started it all—welcome you to their pop culture group chat. Each week they cover all the latest in celeb drama, the hottest TV & movies out now, and never fail to say some v funny sh*t (ofc). Come for the hot takes, stay for the group chat vibe. (Formerly Betch Slapped)
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Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
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Welcome to The Pop Culture Cafe. Thoughts and opinions from seasoned pop culture nerds. Join me, John, Scott and Paul as we explore the world of TV, movies, comics and sometimes the social issues that drive some entertainment content.
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Troubled Waters is the pop culture quiz show where comedians disagree to disagree. Twice a month, Dave will stoke pointless arguments between two teams of comedians and make them compete against each other in order to settle their meaningless debates once and for all. Winner takes home the right to be right.
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An award winning podcast hosted by three of the worst brains Australia has to offer. Two guys named Joel and their friend answer pop culture’s most important questions in the wrongest way possible. Not a Star Wars podcast. Subscribe to the Bad Brain Boys on Apple Podcasts for even more content to ruin your day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosts Dave Baker and Andrew Price walk you through the ins, outs, and the nitty gritty of an astonishing story from pop culture or history that you won't believe you've never heard before.
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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. Subscrib ...
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Join the staff of the Headgum network as they try to navigate a series of quizzes, games and conversation enders poised by their coworker Geoffrey James. If you have questions, email in to hgpod@headgum.com.
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The Read

Loud Speakers Network

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Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.) As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city. The Read is part of the ...
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X-Ray Vision

iHeartPodcasts

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Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-winning hosts Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight for one-of-a-kin analysis, the latest news and show lore, and access to the writers, producers, directors, and stars who make your favorite pop culture shows, movies, and more!
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Grownup comedians Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai discuss the trashy teen horror of their awkward neon youth - from the rise of MTV to the fall of ... well, MTV. So tighten those side ponytails, push your pogs to one side, fire up your 56k dial-up modem, and subscribe. New episodes every Wednesday on the Forever Dog Podcast Network. All creepy opinions expressed are those of the hosts.
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StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
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Who Charted?

Howard Kremer and Brett Morris

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Stand-up comic Howard Kremer (Comedy Central, Austin Stories, Beavis & Butthead), along with Producer/Musician Brett Morris (Earwolf, Comedy Bang Bang World, Man Man) bring on your favorite comedians to count down the top 5 songs and movies of the week, which always leads to off-the-wall discussion and tangents. Don't miss the final Hot Picks chart, where the gang each brings in their favorite new song you may have missed! Subscribe at www.whochartedpod.com to support the show, and gain acce ...
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The New York Times Award winning (Ok this podcast didn't win any awards but it's still FYE). RAOPodcast is a weekly online podcast hosted by Amp, Joe & Devin. Join us every Thursday as we talk about life, being black, sports, pop culture & current events. And answer questions from our AMAZING listeners. Become a Patreon Supporter! - http://bit.ly/RAOPPatreon
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It's not just crazy talk, it's Psychobabble - the official free audio podcast from YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley. Listen each week as he and his bestie Korey Kuhl bring you a half hour of unfiltered gossip sessions, pop culture scrutiny, and stories never told before.
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Life and Art from FT Weekend is the twice-weekly culture podcast of the Financial Times. On Monday, we talk about life, and how to live a good one in one-on-one conversations. On Friday, we talk about ‘art’ – in a chat show. Three FT journalists come together to discuss a new cultural release across film, TV, music and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos, together with the FT’s award-winning writers and editors, and special guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Regular movement is crucial for lifelong health, but finding a routine that fits well in your life can be challenging and overwhelming. On this week’s episode of Well, Now we speak to retired volleyball player Gabby Reece on transitioning out of professional sports and talk about ways to realistically bring performance-level fitness to every kind o…
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Cosplay, born from the fusion of ‘costume’ and ‘play’, transcends mere dress-up by transforming enthusiasts of TV shows, movies, books or video games into living embodiments of their cherished characters. Cosplay and the Dressing of Identity (Reaktion, 2024) by Dr. Vivian Asimos is a close exploration of the vibrant world of cosplay, showing what m…
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The moving dramedy A Real Pain stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as two very different cousins attempting to reconnect by going on a heritage tour of Poland. As they make their way across the country, they mourn their late grandmother, confront the fractures in their relationship, and reckon with the grief left in the wake of the Holocaust. A…
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On this week’s show, Isaac Butler (Supreme Friend of the Show and author of The Method:‌ How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act) sits in for Dana. First, the panel is quite verbose about Say Nothing, a limited series that takes place over four generations and is set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. By dramatizing the real-life events reco…
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Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen is known for his in-depth, human exploration of characters and history, which is executed with an artist’s eye. We speak to McQueen about the release of his new film, ‘Blitz’, which details the lives of 20th-century Britons during the Second World War. Then: Monocle’s Fernando Augesto Pacheco and ‘Monocle on Cu…
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Christina is thrilled to have writer/director Sean Baker ('Tangerine'. 'The Florida Project') on Pop Culture Confidential! His wonderful new movie 'Anora' won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and is receiving major awards buzz. In this wide ranging conversation Christina talks to Baker about 'Anora', Mikey Madison's career making performa…
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Today we’re talking about Anora, the new critical darling about the whirlwind romance between a Brooklyn sex worker and the hell-raising son of a Russian oligarch. The film follows the couple’s chaotic week together, their impulsive marriage, and what happens when the oligarchs hear the news and demand an annulment. It’s directed by Sean Baker, kno…
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Welcome to Gravity Falls season 2 episode 12! Now that the big secret is out we can finally have that juicy flashback episode we have all been waiting for! This week, Ford and Stan take a trip down memory lane. But while the trip starts off heartwarming and full of love, the murky realities of life start to set in pretty quickly. Is it true that ti…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the author of 'I, Claudius' who was also one of the finest poets of the twentieth century. Robert Graves (1895 -1985) placed his poetry far above his prose. He once declared that from the age of 15 poetry had been his ruling passion and that he lived his life according to poetic principles, writing in prose only to p…
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Sarah-Tai Black and Roxana Hadadi review the new Canadian film 'My Old Ass', a tight time travelling coming-of-age dramedy with a surprising punch. Plus, with People magazine naming John Krasinski,‘Sexiest Man Alive’, Elamin is joined by culture critic and Vulture writer Nicholas Quah to discuss the online backlash to the announcement and whether t…
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Hi hi hi! On today’s show: John Krasinski was crowned People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive and the public has complaints. Molly Mae Hague sat down with British VOGUE to talk about her breakup, the celebrity boxing match of the year was a flop, Mark Zuckerberg has recorded a rap/love song and we’re going to unpack it, and the Snapchat renaissance is …
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Seanbaby & Merritt K welcome special guest, Christina H to the DOGGZZONE to glaze over in disbelief at the monument to ultra violence that is RIKI-OH, the story of RIKI-OH!If you'd rather human guts remain exactly where they are in a man's body, you prefer your jaws intact and unexploded, if you have any semblance of decency left, RIKI-OH is NOT fo…
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Welcome to episode 35 of Rapaport's Reality! Starring Kebe & Michael Rapaport. This is the reality television podcast that the whole reality world has been waiting for. The Rapaport's are here to discuss: Thanksgiving Preperations RHONY Ratings Bethenny Wanting A Reboot RHOC Reunion Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight How People Deal With Fame & more. T…
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On this week’s show, Isaac Butler (Supreme Friend of the Show and author of The Method:‌ How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act) sits in for Dana. First, the panel is quite verbose about Say Nothing, a limited series that takes place over four generations and is set during The Troubles in Northern Ireland. By dramatizing the real-life events reco…
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In 1980, a variety show debuted on NBC called Pink Lady and Jeff. Its stars were a pair of Japanese pop idols known for catchy, choreographed dance numbers. Pink Lady was inescapable in Japan: selling millions of records, appearing on TV daily, and filling arenas. But their American TV show left audiences completely bewildered. Pink Lady and Jeff a…
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Ira, Louis, and guest host Drew Afualo discuss the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight, People's Sexiest Man Alive, Wicked and their favorite movie musicals, and new music from Gwen Stefani and Flo. Pablo Larraín joins to discuss his new film Maria, how he'd make a Madonna biopic, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusi…
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Candice Lim is joined by Vox senior correspondent Rebecca Jennings to discuss what their timelines have looked like since the U.S. presidential election was called. From TikToks accusing men of entering their feminine era, to a surge of Americans posting about the 4B movement, they discuss how the dynamic between men and women has become increasing…
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This week Kelly and Katai read THE BODY OF CHRISTOPHER CREED by Carol Plum-Ucci, the story of a boy whose life changes after the class weirdo goes missing. They talk teen empathy, blamming oneself, theatre kids using trauma in warm up circles, betting on the wrong royal, the struggle of boundaries, and more! SUBSCRIBE TO THE TEEN CREEPS PATREON to …
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In this episode, host Jules Gill-Peterson speaks with the co-founders of Invisible Histories about their groundbreaking work preserving the rich, often overlooked history of queer life in the American South. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities face growing threats, safeguarding these stories is more urgent than ever. Together, they discuss how archiv…
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Jason and Rosie are joined by Abu to break down the first episode of HBO’s Dune: Prophecy. They discuss the question of timeline, the complex politics at play, and the clunky exposition of this episode. Then, Abu reveals the deep-cut lore references and easter eggs you might’ve missed. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd…
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Documentary filmmaker Tommy Avallone returns to share the BTS on his new film, “The House From..” And just like the title implies, Tommy made a doc about all of the most iconic houses featured in TV and films! He spoke to real-life owners and neighbors, and visited the actual homes from Full House, Friday, Breaking Bad, The Goonies, Can’t Hardly Wa…
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Medi Mums #medicalmoms are on the rise on social media. Don't know what we're talking about? Listen in as we discuss why parents share their children's moments when they're at their most vulnerable --- and why. Plus, is the era of the celebrity endorsement over? Eva Longoria made her thoughts about the new US president clear but after the election,…
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On the show today, Kim Kardashian has a new house guest and it’s made us concerned for the future. Plus, a slew of new Christmas movies dropped this week, some are excellent and some are…not. Bad Christmas movies have become lucrative creations in recent years, so we’ve rounded up some of the best and worst. And a new photo of Meghan Markle flying …
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Tim, Phil, & Ian are joined by Hotep Jesus to discuss Comcast planning to cut off MSNBC after ratings collapse, Cenk Uygur slams Allan Lichtman for getting 2024 prediction wrong, Trump confirming plans to use military for mass deportations, and how Dead Internet Theory might be real. Hotep Jesus is an entrepreneur, author, and social commentator kn…
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2:24:59 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Ingress, Pokémon GO, old beige computers, USB, SCSI chain, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Phantom of the Paradise (1974), 209 “holiday” 11/19, drought and wildfires, Planta Queen, The Roommate (with Mia Farrow and Patti Lupone), Sexy Sadie, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Superlistening, community …
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The Giller Prize was handed out yesterday, and Anne Michaels took home the prize for her novel, ‘Held.’ Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Toronto outside the gala to protest the Giller Foundation and its lead sponsor, Scotiabank. Past winner Ian Williams joins Elamin to reflect on the divisions and discontent in Canadian Literatu…
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Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale: A Life of Espionage On today's Spybrary, host Shane Whaley sat down with Lt. Col. Tim Spicer OBE, author of A Suspicion of Spies: Risk, Secrets and Shadows – The Biography of Wilfred ‘Biffy’ Dunderdale. The book offers a glimpse into the life of this iconic British spy. Drawing upon years of research, Spicer's biography …
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This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka The Charles Oakley of The Jews, The Monster of Mucous aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mr. NY aka The Inflamed Ashkenazi aka The Smiling Sultan of Sniff aka The Flat Footed Phenom aka Milk aka Mitzvah…
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This week we discuss if the water aliens are coming in peace, the great Bluesky migration, Beyonce stanning Camilla Cabello, Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, & People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podc…
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Ezra is adrift in his early 20s. He craves a life of meaning, community, and love. But he’s struggling to find those things in a world that seems increasingly uncertain and discouraging for young people. On this existential episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings in Andrew McPeak, author, podcast host, and vice president of Growing Leaders. He t…
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Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons (Wesleyan UP, 2024) recasts the birth of jazz, unearthing vibrant narratives of New Orleans musicians to reveal how early jazz was inextricably tied to the mass mobilization of freedpeople during Reconstruction and the decades that followed. Benjamin Barson presents a "music history from b…
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Therapist Lauren LaRusso has spent the past few years learning everything she can about infidelity–why people have affairs, how to cope with an unfaithful spouse, and how to move forward with or without your partner after a betrayal. And she’s been sharing this wisdom with her 100,000 followers on Instagram. This week, Lauren explains why she appro…
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If you've ever loved a movie musical, then you've probably got a favorite movie musical number — a song that makes you want to sing along, swoon, celebrate, or simply dance with the nearest lamppost. But what makes these moments great? With Wicked hitting theaters, there's never been a better time to debate the best movie musical numbers. For even …
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What a difference an Act makes! Jason and Rosie react to episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Arcane Season 2, and it feels like every critique we had for the previous three episodes have been directly addressed this time around. We get a better view of the everyday citizens of Zaun, explore the growing relationship between Vi and Jinx, and get a newly introduc…
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How do we predict our planet's most powerful forces? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice learn about extreme weather, hurricanes, coronal mass ejections, and preparing for space storms hurtling our way with NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons Dw…
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On the show today an iconic story about Nicole Kidman has turned out to be a lie, and pop culture as we know it will never be the same. Plus, Netflix has announced its new series Apple Cider Vinegar, which stars Kaitlyn Dever, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and Aisha Dee. Now we have to talk about the wild true story it is based on. THE END BITS Find The Spi…
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Tim, Phil, & Raymond are joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss the DOJ & FBI lawyering up out of fear of prosecution from Matt Gaetz & Trump, The View furious over Morning Joe visiting Trump, CNN planning layoffs and telling employees to stop obsessing over Trump, and the arrival of the Twitch ad apocalypse. Andrew Wilson is a political commentator an…
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss the 4-hour Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing circus. They also talk about changes in regional sports networks, the next chapter in the Chiefs-Bills rivalry, plus an Afterball from Alex on the Winnipeg Jets. On the Bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel gets …
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Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first few episodes of ‘Say Nothing’ and how the show works because it lives in a moral gray area (1:00). Then they briefly discuss the finale of ‘Disclaimer’ and why the series might have worked better as a film (31:56) before talking about the first episode of ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and why this prequel…
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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the week with some exciting news: 'Inside the NBA' will live on! They discuss the popular NBA show, which has been licensed to ESPN (0:30). Then they discuss Netflix, which is now streaming live sports, including this past weekend’s Tyson-Paul fight (11:35). Then in the notebook dump, they discuss th…
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