Decoder Ring - The Invention of Hydration
To say that hydration is an invention is only a slight exaggeration. Back in the 1970’s and ‘80s, no one carried bottled water with them, but by the ‘90s it was a genuine status object. How did bottle...
22 Jun 202133min
Hang Up and Listen - Did the Supreme Court Just Kill the NCAA?
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss NBA injuries, Kevin Durant’s heroics, and Ben Simmons’ struggles. Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern also joins to assess the Supreme Court’s decision in NC...
21 Jun 20211h 16min
ICYMI - You’re Using “Woke” Wrong
From “woke bae” to “woke-a-cola,” the word woke has taken the internet and mainstream media by storm. But how many people who use the word actually know what it means? On today’s episode, Rachelle and...
19 Jun 202127min
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Say My Name, Say My Name, Part 1
Let’s be clear: Rap has always been musical. But back in the day, rappers generally, well, rapped: talked in cadence over a beat. Fans judged MCs primarily by their rhymes and rhythms, not their melod...
18 Jun 202149min
Death, Sex & Money - "The Lying Stops Now": Your Hardest Conversations
Talking with kids about death. Telling family that you've fallen in love with a man in prison. Breaking up with a longtime friend. Today: the hardest conversations you've ever had.If you've got a hard...
16 Jun 202127min
ICYMI - Are Those TikTok “Missed Connections” Real?
On today’s episode, Madison is joined by producer Daniel Schroeder to talk about people accusing Billie Eilish of queerbaiting on Instagram. They then discuss the way TikTok seems to be replacing Crai...
16 Jun 202125min
Culture Gabfest - The Heights and the Depths
This week Dana and Steve are joined by Monica Castillo, arts and culture reporter for Colorado Public Radio, to discuss In the Heights. Next, Atlantic staff writer Sophie Gilbert comes on to talk abou...
16 Jun 202158min
Decoder Ring - The Soap Opera Machine
Welcome to a brand new season of Decoder Ring! On this episode, we investigate the wild world of soap operas through the lens of one legendary, decades-long, ripped-from-the-headlines storyline. The r...
15 Jun 202148min
