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“I discovered this show and all things Slate during the pandemic. I absolutely love the three hosts and their different perspectives on everything from books to movies. It’s fun and enjoyable. Thanks for your work on it Julia, Dana and Steve.”
MADaye62 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/23/24
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“makes me want to experience more culture”
Henrietta Hyundai via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/19/24
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“Dana and Julia are a joy to listen to. I enjoy guest hosts like Jamelle Bouie and Dan Kois.
More and more listening to Stephen Metcalf talk about pop culture is like having a blind date with a vegan. You order a steak, and they spend the entire date looking down their nose at you, they disparage...”Read full review »
Abikingviking via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“It seems like the sub REDDIT AITAH would engender a fun free wheeling discussion but no… the critics have to maintain a distance offering no examples and the most muted cryptic opinions. This is a group who are worried they don’t sound smart enough”
Ava L N via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/24
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“You gave away the endings to 2 movies. You should have titled the Rebal Moon/3 daughters episode spoiler alert. They constantly say “without spoiling anything” b4 immediately doing just that. Your code is very breakable.”
Boilingrug via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/24
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“Did you know that your ads are opposed to any regulation or oversight of tobacco products?”
No DRM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/24
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“I’ve been a listener for well over ten years, and I still get so excited to listen to the latest podcast! I can’t begin to list all the great cultural “things” - movies, shows, books, trends - that Julia, Dana and Steve have added to my life. The only downside is that I frequently have to pause...”Read full review »
MercyInNormal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/24
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“I’ve been listening to the Culture Gabfest for more than a decade. I never miss an episode and am a happy slate plus subscriber purely off the back of the show. If you have any interest in culture, this is the best place to hear about it.”
City_Dreamer via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/24
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“I look forward to hearing this program every week. It’s a real lift arriving mid-week. All three hosts are so well spoken, so articulate. Hooray! They always provide interesting insights to the subject at hand. Keep up the excellent work!”
Saskat-Seismo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/24
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“This podcast is the only reason I subscribe to Slate Plus. If the hosts are replaced due to concerns of diversity, I will simply unsubscribe. Slate, please do not consider reviews like the one I just read that said it’s “shameful” to have 3 white hosts. I’ve been a listener since the beginning....”Read full review »
Izzybowles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/24
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“The gabfest was out of its depth in having Lydia Polgreen on the podcast to talk about campus protests. As per usual they reinforce rather than challenge guests which might be ok for a fictional tv show but not on a highly divisive issue with a journalist who ignores the violent messaging of...”Read full review »
leoleomaisie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/24
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“Love the diversity of topics, not so much the lack of diversity among hosts. All the marquee Slate podcasts have hosts so entrenched and so so white. A culture show with 3 white hosts is a bit shameful.”
Trigrrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“This thoughtful show has kept me company on many a walk or run over the years, keeping me current on all things culture. I love this show and hope it continues for many more years.”
Ally170 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“Dan Coist should never be asked to opine on sarcasm or humor again.”
Fred Bermuda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/24
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“BIG Dana Stevens fan here. The other two are pretty cool too😎. Thoughtful, funny analysis from fellow culture junkies. This podcast is a treat.”
BACNE SPEARS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“Consistently one of my favorite podcasts. I look forward to listening to it weekly.”
somakv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/24
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“It’s still essential listening, every week. I rely on this show for cultural nourishment and challenging thought and for the frequent giggles.”
Slate and Bob Garfield fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“The only podcast I download and listen to as soon as I can every week - a must for all culture lovers.”
TomPatio via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/17/24
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“I have been listening to this podcast for about 10 years, after one of my nephews who is about 30 years younger than I am recommended it. The hosts are articulate and funny.”
MyraCara via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“Dana has the best movie recommendations, and Steve’s diatribes about culture are brilliant. Julia always has an interesting editor’s perspective. I’m in.”
Dawnshhdhbekenb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“One of my many slate podcast I look forward to every week”
VSLNew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“I’ve been a fan since 2014, and come back weekly for the friendly, intelligent, warm discussions around all things great and small, culturally speaking, that is. From esoteric articles I probably missed, to shows I’m on the fence about until I hear this group’s take, to shaking my fist when they...”Read full review »
mariap514 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“I love this podcast! All three hosts are great and their opinions reliably steer me to worthwhile books, articles, movies, music and TV. And they’re funny! I’ll never forget the time Julia Turner’s weekly endorsement was her discovery that you can freeze bread and remove it a slice at a time...”Read full review »
Boodabutt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
“Thanks to Steve, Dana, and Julia, I always have at least one smart thing to say about whatever the buzziest film/tv show/book is. They’re tremendously fun to listen to and manage to balance their erudition and expertise with an approachability and sense of fun that I haven’t heard replicated on...”Read full review »
JLawApologist via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/15/24
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“I'm an avid podcast listener and have been a dedicated devotee of this show for many years — nearly its entire 15+ year run. If you like culture, listen! Even if you're a zillennial like me, there's a lot to learn from these Gen Xers”Read full review »
ctlbpinegrove via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“I’ve been listening to the Slate Culture Gabfest for more than 10 years now and it’s the only podcast I consistently listen to every week. It’s the perfect mix of serious cultural criticism and warm banter. They are great at close reading, and talking about the elements of a specific piece of...”Read full review »
CarrieP226 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/14/24
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“Long time listener from Sweden, love the Summer strut-episodes!”
Colliecousin via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/14/24
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“This is the highlight of my week, every Wednesday, and has been so for years!”
Frida Starvid via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/14/24
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“My #1 podcast for 15+ years, since I had to download it into my mp3 player in the olden days. Love Steve, Dana & Julia like old, dear friends with the best culture recommendations in the biz.”
worldserious42 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/14/24
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“An absolute delight of a podcast. Thoughtful culture criticism and my most reliable source of nuanced thinking on the topic of the day. Oh? And do you need top notch recipe ideas? Pie shops? Bookstores? They’ve got ‘em! This podcast is such a weekly treat.”
ATLdro via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“If you love this podcast like I love it, then we are gonna be friends.”
MC_sqd via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/24
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“One of the few podcasts I listen to every week.”
ChristinaLBW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“I never miss an episode. Its hilarious when Dana and Julia agree on something and Steve gets to feeling left out. Then he has to defend himself. They have such good chemistry.”
K Uhuru via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“I listen every week! Love the thoughtful reviews and debates about all things movies, music, TV and books. I always come away with great recs and opinions/ideas that I can regurgitate as my own while chatting with friends 😄”
neckiegirl via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/13/24
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“The Culture Gabfest is essential listening 🎧”
J-M🎧 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“This is the only podcast I listen to consistently, week after week, and my life is richer for it. It feels like sitting on the couch with three of your smartest, most articulate, most culturally conversant friends and having a conversation that veers from the latest Beyoncé album to an obscure...”Read full review »
ftaba28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“I’ve been listening to the Slate Culture Gabfest for about 10 years with no intention of stopping. Every Wednesday, it’s my go to entertainment while at the gym. Metcalf, Stevens, and Turner have such a great chemistry that’s always fresh. They allow me a glimpse into current culture I may not be...”Read full review »
jvasko via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“I’ve been listening to the culture gabfest for it’s got to be a decade. One of my go to podcasts!”
rudy2872 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/24
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“Have been listening for years. Love the show. Extra bonus for me - I live abroad so it helps me keep up with what’s going on at home.”
CK in Sweden via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
03/09/24
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“Absolutely my favourite culture podcast. They cover the biggest releases and happenings with humor and a light-touch sophistication, but always spare time for more niche items. And I’ve discovered so many great things, from Jazz albums to old films, via their weekly endorsements”
Mejuliewoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/06/24
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“Just start listening! You won’t regret it. Julia, Stephen, and Dana have become an essential part of my understanding and filtering pop culture. Their personalities and tastes compliment each other perfectly and the blend makes great conversation to listen to. I’ve gotten countless...”Read full review »
carotene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“I have listened to every single episode of this show, and I couldn’t love it more! For the past 15 years, I’ve referred to the hosts as “my friends on the internet” and while my dedication to other shows has come and gone, this is and always has been my #1 show. (Sadly the show is not as good...”Read full review »
jessiebellavia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
“A unique place where Jennifer Lopez and Shakespeare and George Elliott and Beyonce all stand as cultural objects worthy of consideration and care. All are welcome and all are challenged to broader their cultural diet from high to low and low to high.”
Politica Theorist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“I just realized I have been listening to this show for about 15 years. It is maybe the only podcast that I have lasted that long with. I listen to almost every single episode, and it is a great way to stay plugged into what is going on in the culture and just to hear three smart, fun people chat...”Read full review »
Disappointed5121227 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“I never ever miss an episode!’”
kimbell7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/24
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“These guys have the gift of the gab! I love the contrasting takes they have for the different movies, books, cultural movements/issues they discuss. Always thought-provoking but can be light-hearted too. A top-quality podcast.”
emma33 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/02/24
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“My husband and I have been listening to this podcast for almost 10 years. We absolutely love it and love it! My husband won’t even watch a show or movie before the gang has reviewed it. It is always a bright spot in my week.”
Ash go ash yeah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/24
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“I love this podcast and look forward to new episodes every week. The hosts are deeply thoughtful and intelligent, and they are also fun! I feel like I’m hanging out with my smartest, most interesting friends, who happen to be more articulate than anyone I know in real life (including myself). I...”Read full review »
Gabfest Junkie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
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“I’m from Kentucky. I wasn’t destined to be a “coastal elite.”
But listening to the hosts of the Culture Gabfest each week has taught me to watch and listen like a college professor. They break down the shows, movies, music, and random viral moments each week in a way that isn’t boring or...”Read full review »
fbjdndn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/24
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“Have been listening since 2013 and have used it as my cultural reference for all things since. I wish I could have Dana, Julia and Stephen over for dinner.”
yayathehutt via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
02/29/24
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