I heart the Culture Gabfest!
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, in stark contrast to many of the other reviews, I find the CG particularly NOT PRETENIOUS... perhaps because I am surrounded by a bunch of well-educated snobs on a daily basis, but few people I know who consider themselves "cultured" would admit to liking Taylor Swift or "Galaxy Quest." So, if you are intersted in goings-on in culture that (in my opinion) flow from high- to low-brow quite easily, I highly recommend the CG.Read full review »
keelyann via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/29/09
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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
...I don't want to come down on the Culture Gabfest or its hosts just for trying to "sound smart." I love the idea that there's a show out there attempting to link pop-culture with larger themes in the arts and literature. Unfortunately, the chemistry is not all that fun, and they...Read full review »
med302 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/04/09
Stephen & Company... I wait for your analysis with baited breath.
KTinLB via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/17/11
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