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Hang Up and Listen: Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay to talk about quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ (possibly) season-ending injury.
Working: How a Professional Pen Expert Makes a Living
This week, host June Thomas talks to writer and podcaster Brad Dowdy, who makes his living as a pen and stationary enthusiast. In the interview, Brad explains how he was able to quit his full-time job in I.T. and turn his passion into a career. He also breaks down the many facets of his job, from his “Pen Addict” blog and podcast to his newsletter and Twitch streams. After the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler discuss what makes a great pen and how to schedule your days as a freelancer...
ICYMI: AI-Generated Books are Tarnishing Authors’ Reputations
And—surprise, surprise—Amazon isn’t doing nearly enough about it.
Hit Parade: Insert Lyrics Here Edition Part 1
If an instrumental tops the charts, it’s probably an earworm: “Tequila.” “Wipeout.” “Dueling Banjos.” “The Hustle.” “Feels So Good.” “Chariots of Fire.” “Axel F.” You can probably whistle or hum several of those from memory. But do you remember the artists? All were one-hit wonders. By and large, instrumental hits throughout chart history were flukes...
A Word: Wrong from the Beginning
Writer Michael Harriot says white-washing Black history is a desperate effort that’s bound to fail.
Dear Prudence: My Partner’s Relationship With His Ex Makes Me Feel Like the Third Wheel. Help!
Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by romance author Tia Williams.
episode 3: One Year: 1955 - The Weather Girls
In the 1950s, women weathercasters were idolized and lusted over. They were also seen as a major threat.
The Waves: Why Joe Jonas’s ‘Bad Mommy’ Story Flopped
The tabloids want you to think Sophie Turner is a neglectful mom as her divorce from Jonas goes public. The internet isn’t buying it.
ICYMI: The Orwellian World of Vintage Fast-Food Training Videos
Burger patties with earrings. Michael Jordan. And so much rapping.
Culture Gabfest: Is Rotten Tomatoes Certified Rotten?
This week, Stephen and Dana are joined by guest host Kat Chow, journalist and author of the 2021 memoir Seeing Ghosts. The panel begins by wading through HELL, Chris Fleming’s new hour-long comedy special that’s both puzzling and delightfully goofy. Then, the three consider Astrakan, a deeply dark and unsettling first feature from director David Depesseville, and attempt to parse through the film’s (intentionally?) ambiguous messages...