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Jun 20, 2012 • 51min
Culture Gabfest - Culture Gabfest: Curb Appeal Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the revelation that the reality show "House Hunters" is sometimes completely staged, Kathryn Bowers' new book about how humans and animals share many common diseases, and finally the viral, summer pop nugget "Call Me Maybe" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2012 • 42min
Culture Gabfest - Slate Culture Gabfest: "Don't Drive Like My Brother" Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner and John Swansburg discuss Ridley Scott's new blockbuster Prometheus, a recent article about a culture of abuse and secrecy at the prestigious Horace Mann Prep School, and the end of Car Talk's 25-year run on NPR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2012 • 1h 7min
Culture Gabfest - The Culture Gabfest: "Movies on the Radio LIVE!" Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner host a live event with WQXR's David Garland to discuss music in film and are joined by prolific film composer Howard Shore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 30, 2012 • 42min
Culture Gabfest - Culture Gabfest: "Who Cares Who Killed Roger Ackroyd" Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the difference between 'literary fiction' and 'genre fiction,' whether the app "The Atavist" is the magazine of the future, and what the New York Times wedding announcement section say about our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2012 • 44min
Culture Gabfest - The Culture Gabfest: I Thought We Really Made A Connection Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the legacy of Donna Summer, Robin Gibb and Disco, why Stephen loves The Bachelorette, and the cultural phenomenon of the commencement speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2012 • 51min
Culture Gabfest - The Culture Gabfest: Heeeeere's Johnny (Depp) Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new film Dark Shadows, a new documentary on Johnny Carson, and what the conversation about football head injuries and suicide says about our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 9, 2012 • 46min
Culture Gabfest - The Culture Gabfest: Wild Rumpus Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the life of Maurice Sendak, art market economics, and the phenomenon of hate-watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2012 • 48min
Culture Gabfest - The Culture Gabfest: "Ka-Blamo!_[snappy-rejoinder]_" Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss summer blockbuster The Avengers, the latest happenings in the e-book price wars, and how companies are starting to reward and punish us for how much online clout we have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2012 • 56min
Culture Gabfest - The Culture Gabfest, Dangly Bits Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss Rupaul's Drag Race, the legacy of Dick Clark, and whether Facebook is making us lonely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2012 • 45min
Culture Gabfest - The Culture Gabfest, why-I-oughta Edition
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner discuss the new HBO series "Girls", the Farrelly brothers's remake of the Three Stooges, and the online phenomenon of recapping TV shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
