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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
Nicole Kidman

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

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Conflict happens — and navigating that conflict is essential to a healthy community, a healthy relationship, and a healthy workplace. But so many of us are co... more

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I love kids. In a different timeline, I'd almost certainly have them. But when I was in my 30s, I looked around — and looked at my own bank account, and the realities of childcare, the weight of my student loans, and how hard people without close fam... more

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A man with a fairytale castle in upstate New York who keeps trying to make a self-produced reality show about "princesses" happen — and become a modern-day Hugh Hefner. A man who got famous on YouTube for lawn care who ends up filming himself as a ba... more

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In June, I sent out a Friday Thread prompt that readers had been asking for, in one shape or another, for years: How do we talk about non-romantic breakups? Why do they sting SO MUCH? Why is the vocabulary around a friend breakup so paltry? I know ma... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Lindsay Crouse
Author of The Case for Quitting
The Case for Quitting (book)
Episode: The Case For Quitting
Adib Khorram
Author and guest on episode
adibkhorram.com / Blue Sky / Instagram: @adibkhorram
Episode: Who Are The Heartthrobs of 2026???
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

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
  • 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.

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    2
    venussy666
    United Statesa month 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adelaide Eleanor Dupont
    Australia2 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.

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    2
    M12h12
    United States4 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 States4 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 States4 months ago

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Some critics feel certain episodes lean too academic and niche for casual listeners.
Listeners praise thoughtful guests and wide-ranging topics, with high regard for intellectual rigor.
Audience notes variable production quality and volume on some episodes.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#207
Canada/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#249
Ukraine/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#56
Ukraine/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#193
Brazil/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#198
Russia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#207
India/Society & Culture

Talking Points

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Trying to Have Kids Amidst a Polycrisis
Q: Why do discussions around fertility sometimes miss the obvious point that many people simply do not want to have children, even if financially able?
Because discussions often focus on economic barriers and demographic models, overlooking the genuine, diverse desires and life priorities of individuals, especially as cultural expectations shift toward autonomy and varied life paths.
Why Are So Many Men Unraveling?
Q: What do you think about the terms red-pilled and manosphere?
The guests critique the terms as limiting and sometimes harmful, preferring to explore broader, nuanced conversations about masculinity beyond polemical labels, while acknowledging the impact of these movements on public discourse.
Why Are So Many Men Unraveling?
Q: Is any of this weird dude behavior actually new?
Yes, there are new dynamics driven by technology and shifting cultural norms, but many patterns echo older anxieties about masculinity; the current wave amplifies these trends through social media and personal branding, creating both visibility and vulnerability.
All Your Questions About Personal Style, Answered
Q: With personal fashion, how do you suss out the difference between finding items that help you feel like yourself and feeling pressure to view consumption as an existential solution?
The guest explains that personal style emerges as a result, not a solution to consumerism, and emphasizes discernment, restraint, and dressing in a way that aligns with life demands and body needs rather than chasing external scripts.
How Does AI Mess With Our Creativity?
Q: Is there any benefit to having AI be part of the creative process for students?
There may be some utility in understanding how language production changes with AI, but the personal, reflective, and investigative aspects of creativity are hard to replace, especially for students developing their own voice.

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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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2. Jon Ronson
3. Sarah Mesle
4. Sophie Strauss
5. Vauhini Vara
6. Lindsay Crouse
7. Adib Khorram
8. Melody Rowell

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