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As sex becomes more online, not only does it become more solitary, but also more surveilled. For instance: Back in December, OpenAI announced that they’d allow adult users to have erotic conversations with ChatGPT. On today’s encore episode, host Kat... more

A eulogistic weepfest? A “valediction forbidding mourning”? A conscious unthroupling? All of the above?

Believe it or not, the time has come for Steve, Dana, and Julia to convene the Culture Gabfest panel for the very last time. 

Before saying good... more

It seems like the only time you hear about new statues these days is when something goes horribly wrong. Unfortunate bronze renditions of Lucille Ball, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dwayne Wade, and many others are always going viral, becoming a fixture of late... more

On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by Kyle Raymond Fitzpatrick, creator of The Trend Report, to talk about how so many of our favorite influencers have started to retire. Glitter and Lazers deleted her entire digital footprint, and longt... more

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Recent Guests

Noelle Perdue
Porn historian and freelance writer analyzing the impact of pornography on culture and technology.
Porn World (Substack)
Episode: ICYMI - AI Is Changing How We Have Sex
Julia Turner
Slate editor/host
Slate
Episode: Culture Gabfest - Toy Story 5 Crushes It at the Box Office Edition
Anna Konkle
Writer and actress, author of The Sane One memoir
Self (Pen 15, The Sane One)
Episode: Death, Sex & Money - Was Dad Being a Creep? And Other Childhood Memories to Decipher
Isaac Butler
Author of The Method; discussing The Perfect Moment
Bloomsbury / author
Episode: Culture Gabfest - One Last Strut Edition
Peter Dinklage
Actor known for Game of Thrones; also involved in film projects
Disney/various film projects; actor
Episode: Death, Sex & Money - Spouses Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt on Bad Interviews, Fame, and Parenting
Erica Schmidt
Screenwriter, playwright, and director
The Disappear (play/film projects); filmmaker
Episode: Death, Sex & Money - Spouses Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt on Bad Interviews, Fame, and Parenting
Rachelle Barker
Content creator on YouTube covering horror through a feminist lens
Girl on Film (YouTube)
Episode: ICYMI - A YouTuber Made Your New Favorite Horror Film
Jody Rosen
Contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine
New York Times Magazine
Episode: Culture Gabfest - One Last Taylor Swift Throwdown Edition
Theo Baker
Author of How to Rule the World, An Education in Power at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Death, Sex & Money - Something Rotten at Stanford

Hosts

Kate Lindsay
Host of ICYMI on Slate and related programs
Anna Sale
Host of Death, Sex & Money

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • How does the GF parse culture and politics?

    Long term fan of the Gabfest.

    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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    5
    Rober66
    United States5 months ago
  • Go to place for all things culture

    Love having this crew in my ears.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wuerli
    Germany6 months ago
  • Staple Pod - A Must Follow

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rwinnstar
    United Statesa year ago
  • ICYMI is 10/10

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deeeeeedubya
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Death, Sex & Money - Spouses Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt on Bad Interviews, Fame, and Parenting
Q: How did Game of Thrones change your family dynamics and your privacy?
They discuss how visibility increased, privacy diminished, and they had to navigate public life while balancing family energy and creative ambitions, including planning trips and managing time apart.
Death, Sex & Money - Spouses Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt on Bad Interviews, Fame, and Parenting
Q: What was it like meeting and falling in love while both pursuing art in New York?
They recount a playful, fate-driven meeting at a party via a trivia game, rapid engagement, and the sense that art and collaboration grew from a shared love of making things together.
Death, Sex & Money - Spouses Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt on Bad Interviews, Fame, and Parenting
Q: How do you keep each other grounded when your careers pull you in different directions?
They describe a system of open dialogue, calendar coordination, and mutual support, including recognizing each other's patterns and using them to metabolize doubt or stress as a team.
ICYMI - A YouTuber Made Your New Favorite Horror Film
Q: What is your earliest internet memory?
Rachelle recalls Omegle during sleepovers, where they talked to strangers and compared themselves to animals, reflecting the carefree yet eerie early internet interactions that shaped her view of online culture.
ICYMI - Keep TikTok Out Of Our Favorite YA Books
Q: Why do publishers update pop culture references in YA and classic books?
Publishers update to avoid outdated or inaccurate information, maintain reader comprehension, and keep a story educational and engaging for new generations, though this is balanced against preserving the original voice and historical context.

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What is Slate Culture Feed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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