Culture Gabfest
Slate PodcastsNew 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 e... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 829 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsNewsEntertainment News | |||
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On this week’s show, our fighters Steve, Julia, and Dana enter the ring to tussle over The Smashing Machine, the Dwayne Johnson vehicle directed by Benny Safdie. Can they smell what the Rock is cooking? Is it a subtly modulated performance about a se... more
On this week’s dispatch, Dana is joined by comrades in arms Sam Adams and Isaac Butler to take on Paul Thomas Anderson’s thrilling and incendiary new film One Battle After Another. Starring Leonard DiCaprio, the action epic depicts an America one not... more
On this week’s episode, Julia and Dana are joined by Slate writer (and Philadelphia native) Nadira Goffe for a conversation rooted in Delaware County about Task, HBO’s new gritty crime drama from the creators of Mare of Easttown.
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On this week’s show, Steve and Dana are joined by guest host Dan Kois to turn the volume up to… well, how hard Spinal Tap II: The End Continues rocks is the question of the day. They debate the mockumentary sequel which reunites the original Tap gang... more
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Long time listener, first time reviewer. I love this show and all of the hosts, particularly Dana Stevens.
Apple Podcasts5The Mrs Sykes
United Statesa month ago - Mixed bag
I feel like there is so much this show doesn’t cover like more offbeat yet critically acclaimed films, I don’t understand how they choose what topics to focus on. Like a whole segment on the awful Lena Dunham show?
Apple Podcasts3Jules0414United States3 months ago - Buh -bye
So, so smug and uninformed. Self-congratulatory and self-referential. No thanks. Have listened on and off for years, because I like the topics and I enjoy other Slate podcasts. But this panel is insufferable, even when I agree with their opinions. there are enough things in the world to get frustrated about that I don’t need to hate listen to a podcast because it’s been in my feed forever. So happy for them that they seem to enjoy thinking they are the smartest people in the room. NPR culture po... more
Apple Podcasts1SuJuHaUnited States3 months ago - Bad guest hosts
I love the chemistry of the three regular hosts, but some guest hosts are terrible. Please, no Dan Kois or Issac Butler!
Apple Podcasts4culturebanditUnited States6 months ago - feel the mold growing
Old people dissecting Lady Gaga - yuk. Cringe. Life is too short.
Apple Podcasts2angrylfUnited States6 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #22 | United States/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #20 |  United Kingdom/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  Canada/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Italy/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #17 |  Australia/News/Entertainment News |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Germany/News/Entertainment News |
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What is Culture Gabfest about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A vibrant exploration of various facets of culture, this podcast features engaging dialogues among critics who navigate a wide array of topics from high art to mainstream entertainment. Through discussions on film, music, television, and literature, the hosts dissect current releases and delve into cultural trends, often contextualizing these within historical and societal frameworks. This dialogue is punctuated by humorous exchanges and diverse perspectives, making it a lively and enjoyable listen for those interested in a nuanced view of contemporary culture.
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1. Slate Culture
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3. Pop Culture Happy Hour
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How many episodes of Culture Gabfest are there?
Culture Gabfest launched 6 years ago and published 829 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Culture Gabfest include:
1. Carl Wilson
2. Isaac Butler
3. Steve Metcalf
4. Caity Weaver
5. Ruth Graham
6. Rebecca Onion
7. Bill Kramer
8. Jason Zinoman
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