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I used to really enjoy this podcast and liked how it stretched my brain. In particular Julia Turner's takes were meaningful. And even though Steve Metcalf can occasionally be insufferable, his perspective is often genius & worth waiting for. However lately they seem to be increasingly in in their own East Coast bubble? Not sure exactly what it is and hopefully it's just a temporary slump but the subject choices recently are a bit uninspired imho. Particularly when they bring on those other aggressively opinionated white male critics from Slate, the podcast becomes unlistenable. I always enjoy June Thomas and Willa Paskin thoughRead full review »
SouthernBaker via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/28/24
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Sharp and smart conversations. I listen every week.
Brenden Beck via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/22
I’ve been loving thinking along with these folks as a listener for ~10 years. The show’s given me lots to chew on and helped me sharpen my own analyses, even (or especially) when I quibble with one of the host’s takes (ok, it’s usually Steve’s ;). I’m so grateful that the hosts have kept at it...Read full review »
podbud via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/05/22
I’m super-picky about how I spend my podcast time. Slate Culture Gabfest is the best in the game. They don’t waste a lot of time on extraneous chit-chat, yet they clearly know each other well and are seasoned pros. I alway learn something new and they always offer fresh insights on things I...Read full review »
KarlaV98 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/21/21
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