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2951
It's Hammer Time Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the new BBC America series Killing Eve, the film from Lynne Ramsay, You Were Never Really Here, and ask themselves: "should we delete Facebook?"
60 min
2952
Apocalypse Mom Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the hit horror film A Quiet Place, the new adaptation of Howard's End on the BBC and Starz, and Barbara Ehrenreich's essay: "Why I'm Giving Up On Preventative Care".
57 min
2953
Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Edition
Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and Willa Paskin discuss the return of ABC's Roseanne, Kacey Musgraves' album Golden Hour with Slate's Carl Wilson, and Molly Ringwald's essay in the New Yorker: "What About 'The Breakfast Club'?"
59 min
2954
Spoiler Specials: Ready Player One
A spoiler-filled review of Ready Player One
54 min
2955
Midnight at the OASIS Edition
Dana Stevens, Christina Cauterucci, and Sam Adams discuss the new Steven Spielberg film Ready Player One, HBO's new assassination comedy series Barry, and the Cannes Film Festival's decision to ban Netflix films from competing in the festival.
57 min
2956
Hit Parade: The Veronica Electronica Edition
In 1998, at a crossroads, Madonna rebooted her career by fusing electronics with matters of the heart—and turned digital music into viable pop.
71 min
2957
The Great Work Begins Edition
Dana Stevens, Dan Kois, and Isaac Butler discuss the revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America, the book The World Only Spins Forward, and the film Love, Simon with Slate's Alex Barasch.
54 min
2958
Spoiler Specials: Isle of Dogs
A spoiler-filled review of Isle of Dogs
55 min
2959
We Are a Sacred Troupe Edition
Julia Turner, Dana Stevens, and Gabriel Roth discuss Armando Iannucci's new film The Death of Stalin, NBC's new musical series Rise, and the power or lack thereof of Twitter metrics.
57 min
2960
Spoiler Specials: Blue Planet II
A spoiler-filled review of Blue Planet II
61 min
2961
10th Anniversary Edition
Live at The Bell House in Brooklyn New York, the panel discusses the film A Wrinkle in Time, go deep on the cultural significance of color, and are quizzed on past segments of the show by Hit Parade's Chris Molanphy.
74 min
2962
Spoiler Specials: A Wrinkle in Time
A spoiler-filled review of A Wrinkle in Time
62 min
2963
Dana the Octophile Edition
Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and Stephen Metcalf discuss this year's Oscar ceremony, the surprise hit film "Game Night", and Daniel Engber's Slate cover story "Against the Octopus" with the author.
57 min
2964
Spoiler Specials: Annihilation
A spoiler-filled review of Annihilation
68 min
2965
Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment Edition
Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf, and Dana Stevens discuss The Florida Project as part of the run-up to the Oscars, the hit podcast Atlanta Monster, and New York Magazine's article Worst Roommate Ever by William Brennan.
59 min
2966
Hit Parade: The Def Jams Edition
Today, rap is ubiquitous on pop radio. But the genre’s first crossover hit required a little help from some out-of-favor rock stars. This month, how Run-DMC met Aerosmith, and provided career boosts to them, LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys.
86 min
2967
Spoiler Specials: Black Panther
A spoiler-filled review of Black Panther
53 min
2968
Redneck Margarita Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Willa Paskin discuss Black Panther with Carvell Wallace, the return of Queer Eye with Bryan J. Lowder, and the state of the New York Times op-ed page.
59 min
2969
Trundle-Tail Dog Edition
Dana Stevens, Stephen Metcalf, and Isaac Butler discuss the film BPM, the TV show Babylon Berlin, and the recent discovery of a new source for Shakespeare's texts.
52 min
2970
Spoiler Specials: Fifty Shades Freed
A spoiler-filled review of Fifty Shades Freed
51 min
2971
Abrasive Toast Scrape Edition
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the film Phantom Thread, take a trip to the Met to learn about artist David Hockney, and follow up on Bullet Journaling with Slate's June Thomas.
69 min
2972
Live From Sundance Edition
The Culture Gabfest records live from Sundance
60 min
2973
Hit Parade: The B-Sides Edition
Live from the Bell House, in Brooklyn New York, it’s a very special Hit Parade about B-sides that improbably became classics, or even No. 1 hits. Plus special guest Ted Leo!
82 min
2974
Spoiler Specials: Mosaic
A spoiler-filled review of Mosaic
33 min
2975
Nobody Bonks Me On the Head With a Baguette Edi...
The Culture Gabfest on The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Paddington 2, and Drag
65 min