The best-selling author of The Color of Water lived large, and he lost his creative focus. Now, he drives a pickup and teaches music in Brooklyn, and he's happier than he's ever been. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 19, 2014•28 min•Ep. 17
Hang Up and Listen joins the Political and Culture Gabfests, onstage at the Music Hall of Williamsburg with emcee Dan Kois, for a blockbuster show in front of a live audience.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2014•1 hr 15 min
Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the film Interstellar, Lisa Kudrow's comeback TV series "The Comeback," and London taxi drivers' test The Knowledge with writer Jody Rosen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2014•58 min
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk to Whore of Akron author Scott Raab about LeBron James’s return to Ohio. They also examine the NFL’s obsession with London and review ESPN’s documentary about Livan and Orlando Hernandez, Brothers in Exile.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2014•1 hr 12 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the shapeshifting Taylor Swift's latest incarnation with Slate music critic Carl Wilson, the documentary film about The New York Review of Books, 50 Year Argument, and Hollaback's viral video on catcalling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 05, 2014•1 hr
Caleb Wilde, a sixth-generation funeral director, will bury many of his friends and family in his small town. In a culture so unable to talk about death, he tweets to feel less alone. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 05, 2014•28 min•Ep. 16
Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin ask Paul Finebaum about ESPN’s alleged pro-SEC bias. They also talk to Amanda Hess about Lauren Hill and inspirational sports moments and quiz Seth Stevenson about the video game League of Legends and the rise of e-sports.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the Edward Snowden documentary CitizenFour with Fred Kaplan, the camp TV comedy Jane the Virgin, and the human cost of protecting us from the Internet with Adrian Chen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2014•55 min
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Madison Bumgarner’s World Series dominance and the latest claim that baseball is dying. They also talk to UNC whistleblower Mary Willingham and assess the bull Bushwacker with PBR statistician Slade Long.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2014•1 hr 4 min
Burstyn has countless acting awards, but she says she is proudest of her son. Talking at home, she describes learning how to mother, leaving an abusive marriage and confronting death. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 22, 2014•54 min•Ep. 15
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the new Alejandro González Iñárritu film Birdman and revel in the absurdity of "Sexiest Woman Alive" features. They also talk poetry with former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky. Show notes at www.slate.com/culturefest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2014•1 hr 30 min
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk to Grantland’s Jonah Keri about the Royals-Giants World Series. They also discuss the ethics of NBA teams tracking their players’ biometric data, and Bob Ryan joins to talk about his new book Scribe.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2014•1 hr 3 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss This American Life's wildly popular spinoff show Serial, talk with Dan Pashman about his book Eat More Better, and debate Zadie Smith's essay about New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2014•59 min
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss Fox Sports 1’s sabermetric-friendly NLCS broadcast and debate Georgia football player Todd Gurley’s suspension. They also talk to Dvora Meyers about superstar gymnast Simone Biles.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2014•1 hr 1 min
In a special live show in Brooklyn, Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the baseball playoffs and the NBA’s TV deal. Roy Blount Jr. joins to discuss his classic book About Three Bricks Shy of a Load, and the hosts do a listener Q-and-A.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2014•1 hr 19 min
In a special live show in Los Angeles, Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens try to bridge the gulf between West Coast culture creators and East Coast critics. The Gabbers talk with actors Jenny Slate and Natasha Lyonne; Scriptnotes podcast hosts and screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin, and debate the movie Gone Girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 09, 2014•1 hr 30 min
Whitney Joiner's father told her he was HIV-positive in 1992. When she asked if he was gay, he said no. Now, she's looking for answers about the father she never knew. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 08, 2014•25 min•Ep. 14
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens take a tour the Jeff Koons exhibit at the Whitney Museum with curator Scott Rothkopf, and discuss the myth of the self-made man with Slate's John Swansburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 01, 2014•1 hr 7 min
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss ESPN’s decision to suspend Bill Simmons, talk about the Kansas City Royals with Grantland’s Rany Jazayerli, and look at the turmoil surrounding the Michigan football program with Slate’s Ben Mathis-Lilley.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2014•1 hr 8 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf and Julia Turner discuss U2 with Slate music writer Carl Wilson, the ignored world of competitive chess with Seth Stevenson, and Shonda Rhimes and representation with Slate's TV critic Willa Paskin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2014•54 min
Domonique Foxworth can't stand to see players getting knocked unconscious. In this candid interview, he explains how his need for relevance and security took him from the NFL to Harvard. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 24, 2014•32 min•Ep. 13
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca talk to ESPN’s Jane McManus about the NFL and domestic violence. They also discuss Jameis Winston, Hope Solo, and what their teams should do about them. Finally, Grantland’s Ben Lindbergh joins to talk baseball.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2014•1 hr 7 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss A.O Scott's article which asks, "Who or what killed adulthood?", fingerprint words, and whether Apple Watch is the beginning of our wearable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2014•55 min
Scott Aukerman and Kulap Vilaysack are the podcasting world's definitive power couple, but they couldn't have come from more different backgrounds. This is their origin story. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 17, 2014•27 min•Ep. 12
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the NFL’s continued failures and whether Roger Goodell will go. They also examine the U.S. team’s dominant win at the FIBA World Cup and interview SB Nation’s Jon Bois about his Breaking Madden series.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2014•1 hr 8 min
Slate critics Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens answer listeners calls from the Slate retreat at Mohonk Mountain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2014•1 hr
Comedian Chris Gethard and Hallie Bulleit met on a public access TV show that's beloved by its fans. Now they're getting married, which is great. Supporting a household is another thing. Support Death, Sex & Money by becoming a monthly sustaining member. Sign up now . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 10, 2014•26 min•Ep. 11
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss the Ravens’ decision to cut Ray Rice. Slate’s Jamelle Bouie also joins to discuss the Atlanta Hawks owner’s racist email. Finally, Josh interviews Josh Keefe, the worst high school quarterback ever.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2014•47 min
On this week's Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and David Haglund discuss Whit Stillman's Amazon pilot "The Cosmopolitans," the online gaming and spectator sport TV channel Twitch.tv, and whether it's good to be against the against article. You can leave a question for next week's show on our voicemail: 725-222-FEST. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 03, 2014•51 min
Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mike Pesca discuss college football’s opening weekend bonanza of games at NFL stadiums. They also interview ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. about his profile of Jerry Jones and talk to SI.com’s Courtney Nguyen about the U.S. Open.Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 02, 2014•1 hr 3 min