
ICYMI - The Nine-Month Cruise Heard Round the World
Candice Lim is joined by Wailin Wong, co-host of NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money. They dissect the drama and mayhem surrounding Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise — a nine-month trip that T...
10 Jan 202443min

Hang Up and Listen - Hail to the Victors
Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss Michigan’s win over Washington in the College Football Playoff. They also talk about Bill Belichick’s future and the Philadelphia Eagles’ decline. ...
10 Jan 20241h 15min

ICYMI - The Internet History of Tate McRae
Candice Lim is joined by culture journalist Cat Sposato to trace the rise of this year’s most promising pop act, Tate McRae. McRae gained national attention as a 12-year-old dancer on So You Think You...
6 Jan 202433min

Culture Gabfest - Willy Wonka, Naive Sweetheart?
On this week’s show, the hosts begin by jumping into the fantastical world of Wonka, a prequel to Roald Dahl’s enduring novel that explores the origins of its famously impish character, Willy Wonka, p...
3 Jan 202454min

ICYMI - Should We Quit Romance Novels?
Candice Lim is joined by Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion to talk about their love of romance novels. The romance genre grew rapidly this past year, becoming the fastest-growing category of fiction a...
3 Jan 202428min

Hang Up and Listen - Michigan and Washington Squeak Through
Joel Anderson and Josh Levin are joined by Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley to discuss the College Football Playoff semifinals. Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports also joins to talk about the Detroit Pistons’ ...
2 Jan 20241h 15min

ICYMI - Outward: PragerU’s Transphobic Twitter Takeover
On this episode, The Outward hosts break down the million dollar takeover ad on X for Prager University’s documentary Detrans: The Dangers of Gender Affirming Care. NBC reporter Jo Yurcaba joins Bryan...
30 Dec 202328min

Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia - Second-Chance Hits Edition Part 2
In 2023, several hits from years ago—sometimes decades—made it to No. 1 on Billboard’s pop charts after falling short the first time: Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer.” The Weeknd’s “Die for You.” Miguel’...
29 Dec 202350min





















