Slate's Spoiler Specials
On Slate's Spoiler Specials, Slate critics, such as Dana Stevens and Willa Paskin, discuss new movies and TV shows in spoiler-filled detail. We dissect twist endings, plot holes, and other secrets you won't read in reviews. WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers (duh).
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Fifty Shades of Grey: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate's Dana Stevens, Amanda Hess and Dan Kois discuss Fifty Shades of Grey. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.
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#WalkingDead Podcast: Season 5 Midseason Premiere
Welcome back! With the return of Season 5, listen to a recap of the midseason premiere, "What Happened and What's Going On.”
This is Slate's Walking Dead podcast recap and spoiler special, hosted by Mike Vuolo and Chris...
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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 6 (Season 5)
Slate’s June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss Edith’s decision to shrug off the blanket of convention, the “cure” for homosexuality, and Lady Mary’s fetching new haircut.This podcast contains major spoilers, so listen after you watch each episo
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The Downton Abbey Spoiler Special, Ep. 5 (Seaso...
Slate’s June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss poor Edith’s tragedy, why Lord Merton and Isobel make a fine match, and whether Rose just might end up as Mrs. Atticus Aldridge. This podcast contains major spoilers, so listen after you watch each episod
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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 4 (Season 5)
When will Downton Abbey's Miss Bunting mind her manners? We discuss the latest episode.
25 min
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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 3 (Season 5)
In this installment of the podcast, Slate's June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss the best match for Lady Cora, the developing battle over Marigold, and what Thomas’ mysterious phone call could mean for this season.
18 min
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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 2 (Season 5)
Slate's culture editor June Thomas and senior writer Seth Stevenson react to Episode 2 of Downton Abbey's fifth season, including the war memorial and the lingering possibility of a Carson-Mrs. Hughes kiss.
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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 1 (Season 5)
Slate's culture editor June Thomas and contributor Seth Stevenson react to Episode 1 of Downton Abbey's fifth season, including vintage burns, whether anyone can truly make Lady Edith happy, and brewing class resentment.
18 min
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Serial Spoiler Special: Jay Talks (But Not To S...
In the wake of Jay Wilds' exclusive interview with The Intercept, Slate reunites the Serial Spoiler gang for one more crazy caper. David Haglund and Katy Waldman discuss how Jay's Q-and-A might affect the case and Serial's first season.
26 min
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Inherent Vice: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate's Dana Stevens, Aisha Harris and Chris Wade discuss Inherent Vice. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.
43 min
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Serial Ep. 12: Slate's Spoiler Special
David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and The Gist's Mike Pesca discuss "What We Know," the finale of Serial's first season. NOTE: Listen to this podcast AFTER you listen to the Serial episode.
34 min
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Serial Ep. 11: Slate's Spoiler Special
David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and Grantland's Wesley Morris react to "Rumors," the latest episode of Serial from This American Life. Plus, they talk with Mark Phillips, the musician and sound designer who composes most of the show's score.
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Serial Ep. 10: Slate's Spoiler Special
David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and Laura Anderson react to "The Best Defense Is a Good Defense," the latest episode of Serial from This American Life. NOTE: Listen to this spoiler AFTER you listen to the Serial episode.
27 min
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Serial Spoiler Special: Extra Spoily Edition
For one episode only, David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and June Thomas discuss Reddit threads, reporting, blogs, and other sources of information about Serial's murder investigation. SPOILER ALERT: Contains info that hasn't been reported on Serial.
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Serial Spoiler Special: Sarah Koenig on The Gist
With Serial on hiatus this week, Mike Pesca of The Gist reflects on the success of the investigative podcast. Plus: Hear a longer version of Mike's interview with Serial host Sarah Koenig, recorded just before the release of episode 5, "Route Talk."
26 min
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1: Slate's ...
Slate's Dana Stevens and Willa Paskin discuss The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.
28 min
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Serial Ep. 9: Slate's Spoiler Special
David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and Willa Paskin discuss To Be Suspected, the ninth episode of Serial from This American Life. WARNING: Enjoy this spoiler special after you listen to the episode.
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Rosewater: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate's Dana Stevens and Bloomberg Politics reporter Dave Weigel discuss Rosewater. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.
25 min
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Serial Ep. 8: Slate's Spoiler Special
David Haglund, Katy Waldman and Jami Floyd discuss The Deal With Jay, the eighth episode of Serial from This American Life. Plus, inside a Serial meetup group. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be listened to after you’ve heard the episode.
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Interstellar: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss Interstellar. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.
34 min
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Serial Ep. 7: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate’s David Haglund, Katy Waldman and Amanda Hess discuss The Opposite of the Prosecution, the seventh episode of Serial from This American Life. Plus: Dahlia Lithwick of Amicus explains two aspects. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be listened to af
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Serial Ep. 6: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate’s David Haglund, Katy Waldman and Mike Pesca discuss “The Case Against Adnan Syed,” the sixth episode of Serial from This American Life. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be listened to after you’ve listened to the Serial episode.
26 min
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Birdman: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate's Dana Stevens, David Haglund and Forrest Wickman discuss Birdman. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.
17 min
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Serial Ep. 5: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate's David Haglund, Julia Turner, and Katy Waldman discuss the fifth episode of the podcast Serial, from This American Life and producers Sarah Koenig and Julia Snyder. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've listened to the Serial...
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Dear White People: Slate's Spoiler Special
Slate's Aisha Harris and author Tanner Colby discuss Dear White People. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.
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