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Culture Study Podcast

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

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

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Latest Episodes

Why is Planned Parenthood telling you that you should lift heavy during your menstrual cycle? Why will no one shut up about protein? How many different ways can a company try and convince you it's not a diet when it's TOTALLY A DIET??? How have compa... more

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Two bonus episodes in two weeks, what is even happening! Well, The Odyssey happened — and after reading and writing about Matt Damon for this week's newsletter, I knew I wanted to talk and think more about the adaptation itself. Or, more specifically... more

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I have aspired to be like Lindsay Crouse — professionally and personally — since the first time I figured out who she was. Killing it as an editor and writer at the New York Times opinion section. Absolutely wrecking expectations about how fast women... more

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Bonus eps are when we go deep on a cultural phenomenon, text, or celebrity that's overwhelming our feeds, charming our pants off, sparking general bewilderment, or, in this case, making us think long and hard about a text. When Vulture critic Kathryn... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Crouse
Author of The Case for Quitting
The Case for Quitting (book)
Episode: The Case For Quitting
Melody Rowell
Author of deadparentswhatnow.com and The Columbarium newsletter
deadparentswhatnow.com
Episode: You Asked for a Parental Death Prep Episode. We Got the Perfect Guest.
Rf Kuang
Author of Babel, Katabasis, Yellowface, Taipei Story
Author
Episode: RF Kuang Answers Your Questions About Dark Academia
Maggie O'Farrell
Author of Hamnet and Land
Episode: Dozens of Irish Books for Your Summer Reading (with Maggie O’Farrell)!
Tara Bremer
Home organizer and psychology-informed facilitator
House Peace / Personal brand
Episode: What Do We Do With All This STUFF??
Amanda Montell
Author and podcaster; sociologist by training; discusses bridal culture and related topics
Author; Sounds Like a Cult / Cults research
Episode: The Content-ification of Wedding Culture
Xochitl Gonzalez
Author of Last Night in Brooklyn
Author, Last Night in Brooklyn
Episode: What's With All The Nostalgia For 2008?
Ruth Braunstein
SNF Agora Institute Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University, author
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: A Compelling Conversation about The Morality of Taxes (Especially Right Now)
Timothy S. Rodriguez
Author of Conversion Therapy Dropout
Conversion Therapy Dropout / Author
Episode: Surviving Eight Years of Conversion Therapy

Hosts

Anne Helen Petersen
Host with a sustained track record of cultural analysis and sociological framing.
Melody Rowell
Co-host/producer contributing to episode selection and discussion.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adelaide Eleanor Dupont
    Australiaa month 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 States3 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 States3 months ago
  • Love it

    I love Culture Study! At 59 I’m older than the target demographic, but I love the perspective on American culture I get from this pocdcast. It’s smart and funny and caring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Midwesterner in Georgia
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun light listening

    Wedding ep: Amanda Montell continued to be such a pick me NLOG even after the host called her out and she acknowledged — still, thanks for addressing this early on; it’s good to think critically about what guests are saying

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dhahsoxo
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listener feedback highlights strong host–guest dynamics and practical insights for readers and viewers.
Audience appreciates deep-dive analyses and diverse topics across culture and society.
The show blends smart, thoughtful guests with accessible cultural critique.
Some episodes polarize listeners but are widely praised for nuance and educative value.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#249
United States/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#215
Canada/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#47
Russia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#83
Chile/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#160
Mexico/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#177
New Zealand/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Case For Quitting
Q: How should we balance perseverance with the urge to quit when there is still progress to be made?
The guests suggest evaluating reasons for continuing, progress toward goals, and whether the reasons align with long-term well-being; quitting can be a strategic reset rather than a failure.
Who Are The Heartthrobs of 2026???
Q: Have bad boys persisted as heartthrobs, or have new, softer, more available archetypes emerged?
Bad boys have diminished influence in favor of softer masculinity, empathy, and availability, though tradition and nostalgia keep reappearing in cycles.
Who Are The Heartthrobs of 2026???
Q: Is heartthrob a gendered term and are there women heartthrobs?
Yes, there is debate about gender; although historically the term is used for men, some guests believe women or femmes can be heartthrobs, noting how openness about gender and sexuality challenges the term.
You Asked for a Parental Death Prep Episode. We Got the Perfect Guest.
Q: What is probate, and why is it necessary?
Probate is the process of proving a will and ensuring its instructions are followed; it is also a government function to track title and may be necessary even without a will.
You Asked for a Parental Death Prep Episode. We Got the Perfect Guest.
Q: What are the three big documents to have before someone dies?
Power of attorney, advance healthcare directive, and a will; you can often complete the first two online without a lawyer, while the will usually benefits from professional guidance.

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This show centers culture through thoughtful, sociology-informed conversations with a rotating lineup of hosts and guest experts. Episodes span topics from wedding culture and nostalgia to parenting, urban planning, car-free living, tax morality, and the politics of consumer culture, all examined through a cultural lens that blends personal memory with scholarly context. The format often weaves in listener questions, invites critical perspectives on mainstream narratives, and features guests who bring academic rigor, professional experience, or lived experience to complex social phenomena. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle emotionally charged topics with nuance, while maintaining a warm, inquisitive tone and a penchant for deep dives ... more

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1. Lindsay Crouse
2. Melody Rowell
3. Rf Kuang
4. Maggie O'Farrell
5. Tara Bremer
6. Amanda Montell
7. Xochitl Gonzalez
8. Ruth Braunstein

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