Culture Gabfest - Roald Dahl, Wes Anderson Style
This week, the panel begins by reviewing The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar, Wes Anderson’s faithful adaptation of a 1977 Roald Dahl short story, that doubles as a sumptuous meta-commentary on the dir...
11 Okt 202353min
ICYMI - How a Substack Revived the Dracula Fandom
On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton and Candice Lim talk to writer Cyrena Touros about Dracula Daily, a newsletter that emails bite-sized passages from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel to more than 235,000 r...
11 Okt 202331min
Decoder Ring - Fall 2023 Teaser
We’re back with a new batch of cultural mysteries! This season, Decoder Ring explores the decline of an awkward yet unforgettable rite of passage: slow dancing. And, how did millions of TV viewers mis...
11 Okt 20231min
Hang Up and Listen - The Superteam Finals Are Here
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to talk about the WNBA Finals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty. Aaron Schatz of the FTN Network a...
10 Okt 20231h 11min
ICYMI - Stop Snitching on Main
On today’s episode, Rachelle and Candice discuss if movies should be posted on TikTok, why eavesdroppers are turning brunch into an unsafe space, and how a scamming minister almost got away with alleg...
7 Okt 202348min
Death, Sex & Money - A New York City Mover Who Carries More Than Your Boxes
Over the past 20 years, Adonis Williams has moved thousands of people in and out of New York City. With each move, he catches a glimpse of a life in transition. Did you know we have a weekly email new...
4 Okt 202331min
ICYMI - Nostalgia is the Internet’s Favorite Currency
On today’s show, Rachelle and Candice are joined by Jessica Bennett and Susie Banikarim, the hosts of In Retrospect, a newly-launched podcast that explores pivotal moments from the ‘80s and ‘90s that ...
4 Okt 202341min
Culture Gabfest - Is the Golden Bachelor Bachelor Gold?
This week, the panel begins by dissecting The Golden Bachelor, the latest spin-off of the classic reality TV series starring a 72-year-old bachelor searching for love amongst a group of women in their...
4 Okt 202353min
