what's with the vitriol?
I'm surprised by the negative reviews! I love this podcast. I was already a fan of Dana Stevens, having come here after wishing the Spoiler Specials were more frequent. I don't find any of the panelists condescending or snobbish. They have their opinions and make no apologies for them, but the conversations always seem to me to stem from a genuine love of teasing out the knots of an issue or topic. Don't agree with them? You don't have to. They frequently don't agree with each other. When I'm not laughing, I often find myself wishing that I could make a particular point or contribute to the conversation--and that seems like the best kind of endorsement for a podcast like this.Read full review »
iolanthe25 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/19/09
More reviews of Slate Culture
This is supposed to be about culture, which I guess it is, but only snobby, pretentious, New York culture. It is not about the culture of the majority of america. Don't listen unless you live in Manhattan.Read full review »
kjscuba via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/03/11
I enjoy the discussion but I really, really loathe Stephen Metcalf's voice. He chews every word, he says "kind of" way too often, I don't know how his fellow podcasters stand him. He really needs to swallow whatever it is that is living in his throat and learn new ways to phrase...Read full review »
ShanB67 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/12/09
So I admit to being somewhat of a podcast rookie, but I must say, I thoroughly enjoy every Culture Gabfest. I started listening to them when flying (GREAT way to pass the time) and found myself laughing out loud quite often, much to the chagrin of the older woman seated next to me. And, frankly,...Read full review »
keelyann via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/29/09
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