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2501
The Waves: What the Debate Over ‘Pregnant Peopl...
We unpack the recent discussion over whether it’s time to move forward from “pregnant women” and talk through what the trans community really wants.
37 min
2502
Culture Gabfest: Eternals Return of the Same
57 min
2503
ICYMI: The Life Hacks They Don’t Want You to Kn...
TikTokers are revealing all the free stuff that companies want to hide in their fine print.
23 min
2504
Decoder Ring: The Great Helga Hype
In the summer of 1986, both Time Magazine and Newsweek ran blockbuster cover stories on the same subject: a secret cache of provocative, intimate paintings by Andrew Wyeth, one of America's most famous artists.
49 min
2505
Slate Money Succession: “Goons and Stooges and ...
A spoiler-filled discussion of Succession, Season 3, Episode 4
56 min
2506
Working: Cartoonist Dami Lee on Freelancing, Pi...
48 min
2507
ICYMI: The Spon-Con Video That Accidentally Cap...
It features TikTok’s fastest rising star, the “metaverse,” and a very desperate Mark Zuckerberg.
24 min
2508
The Waves: Daddy Love Me! Breaking Down the Men...
From toxic masculinity to glass cliffs, Succession manages to be one of the bro-iest shows on TV.
41 min
2509
Culture Gabfest: Dancing Queen
58 min
2510
ICYMI: The Real Housewives of Social Media
If you’re not following the Bravo-lebrities online, then you’re only getting half the story.
28 min
2511
Slate Money Succession: "Caucasian Rich Brain"
A spoiler-filled discussion of Succession, Season 3, Episode 3
49 min
2512
Working: Leslie Ann Sebert on Movie Makeup Magic
41 min
2513
ICYMI: The Untold Story of "Spooky Scary Skelet...
Plus, a grab bag of other internet Halloween treats.
26 min
2514
Spoiler Specials: Dune
Dana Stevens and Sam Adams spoil the epic space opera.
41 min
2515
Hit Parade: I Write Sins, Not Tragedies, Part 2
The pop-punk and emo boom of the ’90s and ’00s, continued.
59 min
2516
The Waves: Does Your Favorite Scary Movie Have ...
Or is there feminism to find in the “final girl” trope?
35 min
2517
ICYMI: Is This YouTuber Eating Himself to Death?
A look into the phenomenon that is Nikocado Avocado.
28 min
2518
Culture Gabfest: Maid in Arrakis
55 min
2519
Slate Money Succession: “Snake Linguini”
A spoiler-filled discussion of Succession, Season 3, Episode 2
43 min
2520
Working: Rebecca Lavoie on Her Podcasting “Side...
44 min
2521
ICYMI: Is TikTok Giving Teen Girls Tics?
A look into why young women have developed tic-like behaviors during the course of the pandemic.
25 min
2522
The Waves: Why Being the Chef on a Yacht Could ...
Below Deck’s Chef Rachel Hargrove joins The Waves to dish on the last season, the yachting industry, and the pressures of being a chef.
32 min
2523
ICYMI: We Interviewed the Pug With No Bones
A story of bone, pugs, and harmony.
25 min
2524
Culture Gabfest: I’ll Be Your Mirror
58 min
2525
Succession: "Weevils in the Flour Sack"
A spoiler-filled discussion of Succession, Season 3, Episode 1
39 min