Culture Gabfest

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.


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The Culture Gabfest: Heeeeere's Johnny (Depp) E...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new film Dark Shadows, a new documentary on Johnny Carson, and what the conversation about football head injuries and suicide says about our culture.
50 min
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The Culture Gabfest: Wild Rumpus Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the life of Maurice Sendak, art market economics, and the phenomenon of hate-watching.
46 min
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The Culture Gabfest: "Ka-Blamo!_[snappy-rejoind...
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss summer blockbuster The Avengers, the latest happenings in the e-book price wars, and how companies are starting to reward and punish us for how much online clout we have.
48 min
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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.
55 min
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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.
45 min
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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.
49 min
632
Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Diving Into the Wre...
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?"
50 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Money In The Envelo...
Listen to Slate's show about the new season of Mad Men, the jungles of New Orleans, and the cashless society.
53 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Live in Los Angeles...
Listen to Slate's show about the Mike Daisey controversy, Zooey Deschanel’s sitcom New Girl, and The Hunger Games star Elizabeth Banks.
54 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Live in Los Angeles...
In a special live show Steve, Julia and Dana take listeners' questions after their show at Zocalo Public Square in LA.
15 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, “Wild Oversimplific...
Listen to Slate's show about Kony 2012, Game Change, and Werner Herzog’s On Death Row.
46 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Dana's Power Alley ...
Listen to Slate's show about The Lorax, GCB, and Dutch wax prints.
40 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Angelina's Leg Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Oscars, TED Talks, and the Liz Lemon wars.
51 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Great Granola Showd...
Listen to Slate's show about Downtown Abbey, Moneyball, and the world’s greatest granola.
52 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Silence Is My Break...
Listen to Slate's show about Whitney Houston, Valentine’s Day playlists, and Midnight in Paris.
53 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Half-Time In Americ...
Listen to Slate's show about Smash, Hugo, and Super Bowl ads.
46 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, “Luck Be A Lady” Ed...
Listen to Slate's show about Luck, A Separation, and Lana Del Rey.
45 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Sh*t Tuskegee Airme...
Listen to Slate's show about Red Tails, workplace collaboration, and the “sh*t X says” meme.
45 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, ¡Ay, Marimba! Edition
Listen to Slate's show about ¡Rob!, online piracy legislation, and ill-timed ringtones.
42 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Flexuous Brainsicle...
Listen to Slate's show about House of Lies, the dangers of Yoga, and the closing of Filene’s Basement.
42 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Hot Nude Yoga Edition
Listen to Slate's show about The Iron Lady, the return of the Absolutely Fabulous, and the Slate movie club.
45 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Writhing Around In ...
Listen to Slate's show about Tintin, the history of the word processor, and the dance documentary Pina.
47 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Tinker Tailor Soldi...
Listen to Slate's show about Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, vocal fry, and the legacy of Christopher Hitchens.
46 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, I’ve Been Wearing T...
Listen to Slate's show about cultural stagnation, the comedy of Louis C.K., and the entertainers of the year.
44 min
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Slate: The Culture Gabfest, Live From The City ...
Listen to Slate's show about The Artist, Weed Wars, and the Kardashians.
47 min