Metcalf is an amateur and not funny either
I just listened to the George Carlin "memorial" on the July 4th 2008 edition. I have never heard a more offensive portrayal of the recently departed than Stephen Metcalf's take on Carlin - "I just don't think he is funny." Then they went on and played very funny Carlin clips. If you are going to cover such a topic, do not dismiss the dead. Just cover something else! I believe Dana Stevens came to Carlin's defense but Metcalf just brushed her aside and closed the program. Shame on you. And by the way, Carlin was very funny.Read full review »
atacta via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/06/08
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Oh, everyone's a critic. Even those who have no idea about what they're critiquing. This is a cultured panel, but seemingly cultureless outside the realms of pretention. I'd love to believe they could have a well-rounded education in all-things cultural, but when they bag on George...Read full review »
Brad Noodle via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/10/08
I like all the Slate gabfests. I look forward to hearing Dana and Julia spar with the dyspeptic Mr. Metcalf. The show reminds me of long-ago dorm and coffee shop conversations with the artsy crowd at college. If your eyes rolled when this crowd referenced Tolstoy or Bergman, look elsewhere.
ttroy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/29/09
Love the wide range of topics and the endorsements. Getting a new episode is like a mini bday present every week!
Claireja via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/16/11
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