Culture Gabfest is a podcast where three critics discuss the previous week's big cultural topics. If listeners enjoy hearing opinions on movies, TV shows, and music, they may enjoy this program.
Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner host the Culture Gabfest podcast. Every host is both a critic and a writer. Metcalf is a columnist for the Slate website. (Slate is the company that produces the podcast). Stevens is a film critic who writes for Slate. Turner is a journalist and former editor-in-chief at Slate. The three critics aren't afraid to have unpopular opinions on pop culture. The hosts are also quick-witted and clever.
The tone of Culture Gabfest varies with the topics discussed. It is important to note that nothing is too uncomfortable to mention. The hosts don't avoid themes like the #MeToo movement or the dystopia of social media. It's not always serious, though. Harry Styles, true crime, thriller movies, and the multiverse all get mentioned, too. No matter what, the podcast sticks to what's happening in the world now. The podcast also has special guests on to talk about the entertainment topics of the week.
The hosts of Culture Gabfest also don't stay with one topic or issue per show. Although they analyze topics in a strategic way, the episodes incorporate a variety of subjects. One episode featured “Weird Al” Yankovic, Derry Girls, and an explanation of crypto. Each week's podcast also features the hosts' recent pop-culture recommendations.
Listeners who like podcasts like Pop Culture Happy Hour may enjoy Culture Gabfest. New episodes come out each week.
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