
Conversations about the culture that moves us – the good, the bad and whatever’s in between. Every week, critic Wesley Morris talks with writers and artists about the moment we’re in. Surprisingly personal and never obvious, new episodes drop Thursdays. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 154 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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The New York Times asked more than 500 TV insiders and experts to select their 10 favorite shows that premiered in the 21st century. That survey of the 100 best TV shows published this week.
There’s lots of golden age and prestige TV on it — “Mad Me... more
This week’s episode will be about the New York Times list of the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (full list here). See you tomorrow!
Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe... more
Singer-songwriter Ella Langley’s country tune “Choosin’ Texas” entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart last November, and it hasn’t left. It’s just tied the record for the most nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1: 22 . (Sorry, Mariah Carey.)
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It has been 25 years since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and Wesley has been reflecting on what has changed since then — particularly when it comes to comedy.
The first film he saw in theaters after the attacks was “Zoolander,” which opened to medi... more
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This podcast starts with a provocation that even the host is willing to change his stance on, as a result of the conversation. That’s a lovely thing to take in, week over week. Also, WM’s voice is so joyful.
Love this episode!⭐️
In the words of THE Anita Baker, “I just love you,” Wesley and Danyel. So good. Thank you.
The Anita Baker episode (chef’s kiss) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love Wesley Morris’ perspective and humor, especially his writing on film and music. But most episodes of this podcast are meandering and forgettable. Despite the production value, these episodes do not have the structure and rigor of his columns (many of which have also been unfocused and uninteresting lately). The podcast itself really isn’t “about” anything, and the name is meaningless too. If you’re a big-time Wesley Morris fan, you’ll probably like hearing his opinions. If you’re looking ... more
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Conversations about culture that moves us, with weekly discussions among critics and writers about the moment we're in. Topics span film, television, music, theater, food, sports, and national memory, often weaving personal anecdotes with sharp cultural analysis. Guests range from legendary comedians and filmmakers to critics and journalists, creating a space for thoughtful, often provocative takes on how culture reflects and shapes society. Noteworthy is the show's knack for personal, candid conversation and its ability to pair high-level critique with accessible, human storytelling, which may appeal to listeners who enjoy nuanced media analysis and cross-genre conversation.
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