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Culture Study Podcast

Anne Helen Petersen
Hollywood
Taylor Swift
Tiktok
Social Media
Instagram
Pop Culture
Katy Perry
Feminism
Romance Novels
Fast Fashion
Millennials
Wellness Industry
Cultural Identity
Publishing Industry
Kevin Bacon
Therapy Speak
Running Culture
Private Equity
Wuthering Heights
Sustainability

A podcast about the culture that surrounds you — with Anne Helen Petersen and a bunch of very smart co-hosts.

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GOD THIS EPISODE IS GOOD. I absolutely love talking about the publishing industry with Alyssa Morris: she has such a sharp eye for what makes people feel things (and what does and does not make people buy books). Every time we talk I swear we could g... more

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A psychological thriller about writing with three movie stars — sign me up! Let's do this! This is extremely my shit! But Verity has so much going wrong: bad writing, incoherent acting, a hesitancy to embrace the abject, a text that wishes it was Reb... more

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The third installment in our BACK TO SCHOOL Fashion Series is here! Corinne Fay is one of my favorite style writers — in part because she's writing for people that "Style" has largely ignored. She's out here finding the clothes that are actually incl... more

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This episode is so chaotic! (Also very fun, very interesting, and obviously very smart.) All of our best laid plans for how it would go went straight out the window — that's what happens when you talk to two of the smartest, most introspective person... more

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Recent Guests

Alyssa Morris
Literary agent at Trellis Literary Management and writer of Romancing the Phone
Trellis Literary Management
Episode: All Your Book Trends Questions, Answered
Corinne Fay
Style writer, creator of Big Undies, and co-host of the Burnt Toast Podcast
Big Undies
Episode: How to Get Dressed (with Corinne Fay)
Kathryn Jezer-Morton
Author of The Story of Your Life, How Social Media Shapes the Way We Experience Everything
The Cut
Episode: Is the Age of Posting Over?
Priya Parker
Author of The Art of Gathering and The Art of Fighting
Author
Episode: Fighting is an Art. Here's How To Get Better At It.
Anna Louie Suss
Author of Inconceivable, the Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty
Author, journalist
Episode: Trying to Have Kids Amidst a Polycrisis
Jon Ronson
Author and journalist, author of The Castle and Adventures in the World of Unravelling Men
Author, The Castle; Adventures in the World of Unravelling Men
Episode: Why Are So Many Men Unraveling?
Sarah Mesle
Author of Tangled, Seven Iconic Moments in White Women's Hair, and What They Tell Us About Power, Pleasure and Complicity
University/Author
Episode: The Politics of White Women's Hair
Sophie Strauss
Stylist for regular people
Sophie Strauss Styling
Episode: All Your Questions About Personal Style, Answered
Vauhini Vara
Journalist who writes about AI and technology and society
Episode: How Does AI Mess With Our Creativity?

Hosts

Anne Helen Petersen
Host of Culture Study Podcast; prolific writer and cultural critic.
Melody Rowell
Co-host and producer, conducts interviews and sponsor reads.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Great topics!

    Always thought-provoking. Anne and Melodie do a fantastic job creating a conversation I’m always happy to be in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gret
    United Statesa month ago
  • seems to be moving towards the center

    I used to really look forward to new episodes, but something happened in the last year that is making the podcast as a whole feel less progressive and critical. Now most episodes feel like uncontroversial, mildly boring wine bar banter, rather interesting, relevant cultural analysis. I’m not sure exactly what changed, but these days I need more than what AHP is willing to offer.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    venussy666
    United States3 months ago
  • The side project which grew: DeadParentsWhatNow.com

    CULTURE STUDY gets into systems and rich text - this 8 July 2026 material on eldercare comes directly from listeners’ and readers’ questions about preparing for parental death and the praxis around this financial and emotional situation. Covers eldercare and end-of-life/terminal care. There is also a deliciously funny analysis in the paid section [Ask Anne Anything] where a listener asks co-podcaster Melody about Taylor and Travis’s wedding at Madison Square Garden and above [I wonder how Kelce ... more

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    5
    Adelaide Eleanor Dupont
    Australia4 months ago
  • Newsletter is better

    I love the Culture Study newsletter, and there are episodes of the podcast I enjoy, but more and more I’m left feeling like the guests talk about themselves more than foster thoughtful criticism and observation that is so prevalent in the newsletter. It doesn’t translate.

    Also, on a technical level, it’s too quiet. I have to turn the volume up almost to full to hear. No other podcast I listen to is this soft.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    M12h12
    United States5 months ago
  • Eclectic, a great exploration of so much that is the soup we live in

    Really enjoy how I never know what I’ll see next, but it always feels like the soup we swim in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifer 23
    United States5 months ago

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All Your Book Trends Questions, Answered
Q: Can you talk about how these Audible exclusive titles came to be? And if there is any way the industry is pushing back on them?
Morris describes how Audible and Amazon exclusivity can help indie authors sell rights and earn a living, but restricts library access. She says authors and industry participants are exploring ways to expand access, and cites Matt Dinniman's efforts around Dungeon Crawler Carl.
All Your Book Trends Questions, Answered
Q: Do you see this shift toward high-concept, propulsive narratives happening, and if so, do you think it's a trend that will run its course or a more permanent shift in mainstream literature?
Morris says crowded inboxes and the attention economy reward books with concise, memorable pitches, while quiet novels may be less visible rather than disappearing. Publishers also look to established intellectual property as a safer bet.
How to Get Dressed (with Corinne Fay)
Q: How can someone experiment with queer-leaning style while feeling new to their identity and not fully out?
Fay says there is no style or signifier anyone has to earn. Haircuts, jewelry, piercings, and community can all help someone express themselves, but the key is choosing what feels comfortable and exciting to them.
How to Get Dressed (with Corinne Fay)
Q: As a plus-size person with few clothing options, how can I figure out my actual style rather than adopting what was available?
Corinne Fay suggests saving images of appealing outfits, identifying common colors, silhouettes, and moods, and seeking inspiration from people with similar body sizes. Those patterns can help form a flexible style filter for shopping.
Code-switching and Cussing (with Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro!!)
Q: Have you ever been with a group or person where you were code switching like usual and for just a minute, maybe like one or two words, you somehow forgot to code switch or slipped up?
They shared personal anecdotes about slipping into dialects or vocabulary and how others react, illustrating how code switching can surface in everyday conversation and trigger affectionate or humorous responses, while also highlighting the complexity of staying authentic across different social contexts.

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Culture Study explores culture through thoughtful, cross-disciplinary conversations with writers, journalists, academics, and critics. Episodes blend deep cultural analysis with personal narratives, covering AI's impact on creativity, media, feminism, literature, and social norms, often weaving in listener questions and practical takeaways. A standout aspect is the mix of rigorous critique with accessible storytelling, plus a rotating slate of smart guests and sponsor reads that keep discussions grounded in real-world implications. The show frequently centers questions of labor, meaning, and power in contemporary culture, while maintaining a warm, conversational tone that welcomingly invites diverse viewpoints.

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1. Alyssa Morris
2. Corinne Fay
3. Kathryn Jezer-Morton
4. Priya Parker
5. Anna Louie Suss
6. Jon Ronson
7. Sarah Mesle
8. Sophie Strauss

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