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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 34 days 10 hours 59 minutes
Working: How a Book Cover Designer Catches the Reader’s Eye
This week, in his final hosting appearance on the show, Rumaan Alam talks to graphic designer Rodrigo Corral, who specializes in book cover art. In the interview, Rodrigo explains how his designs attempt to capture the tone and themes of the books they adorn. He also talks about avoiding a signature style and finding inspiration at the hardware store. After the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler discuss the covers of their books and the creative decisions that went into the designs...
ICYMI: The Dark Subreddit of Men’s Rights Asians
An offshoot of the red pill community, these men focus on attacking Asian women and stoking anti-Black sentiment.
Spoiler Specials: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Allegra Frank and Sam Adams spoil the new Marvel movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
The Waves: Where Have All The Teen Magazines Gone?
CosmoGirl? Gone. Teen Vogue? Online only. What does that mean for the next generation of women?
ICYMI: Who’s Left Out of Amazon’s LulaRoe Doc?
LulaRich focuses on the women who were hurt by LulaRoe’s predatory practices, but completely ignores the women in the clothing supply chain.
Culture Gabfest: Lash, Pre-Lash, and Parasocial Relations
This week, Steve and Dana are joined by author and co-host of Slate’s Working podcast, Isaac Butler. First, the panel discusses how Paul Schrader’s most recent film, The Card Counter, replaces gambling and addiction with guilt and accountability. Next, the panel discusses the star-studded true crime satirical comedy, Only Murders in the Building. Finally, the panel is joined by Slate senior writer and ICYMI podcast host Madison Malone Kircher to discuss John Mulaney and parasocial relationships...
Summer's Swan Songs
Saying goodbye to Rumaan, good riddance to Grindr, and long live Todd Stephens' Swan Song!
Working: How Morgan Rhodes Syncs Music to Picture
The music supervisor breaks down the process of selecting and securing songs for films like Selma and Space Jam: A New Legacy.
ICYMI: Who Is Egging Chicago? A Hard-Boiled Detective Story
An ICYMI investigation into the story behind the Chicago Egg Hunters Facebook group.
Hit Parade: Spirit of ’71, Part 1
Did music 50 years ago really “change everything”? How a new generation of singer-songwriters rebooted the charts.