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On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay speaks with Rachel Barker, host of Girl on Film on YouTube. The internet has been rich with horror content for decades, but only recently have iconic creepy stories and their creators finally gone mainstream. Wit... more
If you were watching cable TV around midday at the turn of the millennium, there’s a good chance you saw a commercial for a compilation CD called Monster Ballads. It promised you more than two hours of musical cheese—some of the most over-the-top, co... more
As you may have heard in last week’s episode, the Culture Gabfest is hanging up its microphones after 18 years of cultural commentary. But before our final episode, we’ve still got much to discuss!
On this special guest-packed show, Steve, Dana, and... more
On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Rachel Karten, a social media consultant and the writer of Link In Bio. Storytimes and other caught-on-camera content frequently goes viral on social media, but now companies have started manufacturi... more
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I have been wondering how you all decide what is cultural regarding the political. Steve reading the ad for a planned parenthood seems political, as does covering Bruce’s Minneapolis song. I support all of that. But you have been quiet in Gaza and there have been musicians who have taken that on, and authors as well, like Sally Rooney. Not to mention the cultural shift in general - lots of great Palestinian stand-ups.
I guess i am hoping it isn’t just a matter of pl... more
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Always interesting dives into internet subcultures, excited for each ep.
The episode on Ethan Klein didn’t even attempt to do any fact-checking or reaching out to the other side. In turn, they have completely botched the story, which isn’t even primarily about Fauxmoi.
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This show centers culture, media, and societal trends through sharp, opinionated conversation among host-led panels and a rotating set of expert guests. Episodes regularly tackle film, books, internet culture, political media dynamics, and the ethics of representation, often pairing cultural analysis with practical insights from industry insiders. Noteworthy are its deep dives into contemporary phenomena (from streaming culture to fandom ethics) and the way discussions blend intellectual critique with accessible, human storytelling. The show often features journalists, critics, authors, and researchers, yielding a podcast that appeals to curious, culturally engaged listeners who enjoy rigorous debate and context for current events.
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