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On this episode: Zak, Elizabeth and Jamilah talk about summer boredom. We get questions about this every year — so we’re coming in early this year with some ideas for how to handle that classic, but dreaded, complaint… that no, really, there’s nothin... more

White noise has a very precise technical definition, but people use the term loosely, to describe all sorts of washes of sound—synthetic hums, or natural sounds like a rainstorm or crashing waves—that can be used to mask other sounds. Twenty years ag... more

Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay discuss an American woman in her 50s who is going viral for her plastic surgery journey. Michelle Wood is a mom who traveled to Guadalajara to undergo several procedures, including a facelift and a chin implant. She docum... more

On this week’s show, Steve, Julia, and guest host Sam Adams are off to races with F1:The Movie, the new Brad Pitt racing vehicle featuring lots of racing vehicles. Is the thrill ride more than the sum of its sports movie cliches, high-octane action s... more

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Kelsey Weekman
Yahoo News senior entertainment reporter
Yahoo News
Episode: ICYMI | TikTok May Win Battles, But YouTube Will Win the War
Becca Balint
Congresswoman and co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus from Vermont
United States House of Representatives
Episode: Outward | The Latest on Trans Rights in the Court and in Congress
Mark Joseph Stern
Legal correspondent for Slate
Slate
Episode: Outward | The Latest on Trans Rights in the Court and in Congress
Nadira Goff
Reporter covering the Diddy trial.
Slate
Episode: ICYMI: The Content Creators Crashing the Diddy Trial
Lisa Simmons
Artistic and executive director of the Roxbury International Film Festival, largest festival in New England celebrating filmmakers of color.
Episode: Decoder Ring | The Boston Cinematic Universe
Ty Burr
A movie critic who has been writing about films for over 40 years and has worked for the Boston Globe.
Washington Post, Ty Burr's Watch List
Episode: Decoder Ring | The Boston Cinematic Universe
Dr. Danny Erker
Sociolinguist and professor at Boston University, researching Boston accents.
Boston University
Episode: Decoder Ring | The Boston Cinematic Universe
Wendy MacNaughton
Award-winning artist and bestselling author who helps people discover the joy of drawing on her Substack, Draw Together
Draw Together
Episode: How To! | Draw Outside the Lines
Jordan Ritter Conn
Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: Hang Up | Carnage at Oakmont

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Jamila Lemieux
Writer and contributor to Slate's Care and Feeding parenting column.
Julia Turner
Co-host of Slate Culture Gabfest.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • ICYMI is 10/10

    Always interesting dives into internet subcultures, excited for each ep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deeeeeedubya
    United States3 months ago
  • ICYMI journalistic malpractice

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    educalculator
    United States4 months ago
  • Best Musical 2024: Oscar Transitions

    Speaking as a straight heterosexual female, Emilia Perez is one of the best entertaining musicals of all time. I was entertained! I’m at a loss as to why your show is overthinking this musical. Don’t explain again.

    Film is at its best when it’s ridiculous and non-sensical, has no moral or societal representations or message. There is no standard. I’m so tired of movies and tv (and your discussion) trying to send me a message of morality, and higher callings, representation. That’s not why I’m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Windy13007
    United States5 months ago
  • Mess of a feed

    Culture gabfest, A Word, fantastic! ICYMI, Dear Prudence, care and feeding (and I’m a psychologist and parent), garbage. Recommend you follow the specific podcast you may like rather than get flooded with mostly bad entries.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NYC psychologist
    United States9 months ago
  • way more advertisements than show time..

    when did it get so bad? y’all will really do anything to boost those shareholder profits, huh

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    cmosbrhciw eianaw
    United Statesa year ago

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#220
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Care & Feeding | DOGE Cut My Job. How Do I Tell My Kid?
Q: How do I prepare a young child for a potentially contentious political environment?
It's essential to reassure your child that the family will be okay, and give them simple explanations about job changes and political processes.
Death, Sex & Money | Allison Williams on Botox, Privilege, and Gen Z’s Love of Marnie From ‘Girls’
Q: What's it like being in your comeback era?
It's delightful to articulate this project that I loved to people who understood what we were trying to do.
Death, Sex & Money | Allison Williams on Botox, Privilege, and Gen Z’s Love of Marnie From ‘Girls’
Q: Why are you letting us in?
I spent my 20s kind of coiled and nervous with a ton of boundaries. Eventually, I realized that I had to accept that there was never going to be a final version of myself.
Hang Up | A New King of Clay?
Q: What makes the Athletes Unlimited an interesting model?
Their league enables player branding and reduces unnecessary expenses, offering a new structure for softball.
Hang Up | A New King of Clay?
Q: What did you see in the men's and women's finals?
The men's final exhibited extraordinary endurance and skill between Alcaraz and Sinner, while the women's final showed contrasting dynamics and sportsmanship.

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This podcast offers insightful discussions on a wide range of cultural topics, with a strong emphasis on contemporary issues in arts, television, and film. Through engaging conversations, the hosts explore trending cultural narratives, dissecting the complexities of events, films, and personalities in a manner that often intertwines humor and critical analysis. Notably, the podcast frequently addresses social and political dimensions of popular culture, fostering thoughtful dialogues around representation, identity, and societal impact within the realms of entertainment.

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