On today’s episode of Spectacular Vernacular, Nicole and Ben discuss Ben’s case against an accusation of anachronistic language use in the new version of her song “All Too Well.” They also interview Michael Adams, Provost Professor and Chair of the English Department at Indiana University about the late Madeline Kripke. And finally, Stefan Fatsis, co-host of ... Show More
Nov 19
ICYMI | The Two Internet Villains Staging a Comeback
On today’s episode host Kate Lindsay is joined by New York Magazine feature writer, Rebecca Jennings, to discuss the two internet villains currently trying to get back in the internet’s good graces. First, there’s former Try Guy Ned Fulmer, who was ousted from the group after hav ... Show More
49m 4s
Nov 15
ICYMI | Yes, Having a Boyfriend Is Embarrassing
On today’s episode host Kate Lindsay is joined by writer and content creator Josh Lora, who also goes by TellTheBees. Josh’s Substack essay, Boyfriendland, was cited in the viral Vogue article written by Chanté Joseph, “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Many women are hidi ... Show More
49m 21s
Feb 2024
Taylor Swift Needs Love Too (LIVE SHOW)
<p>In this first-of-its-kind livestream, the girls/women begin by discussing whether Taylor Swift is “mid,” as the males of Twitter proclaim. They decide that she’s still highly desirable (because if she isn’t, then what does that say about podcasters!?)</p><p>Then, then ponder w ... Show More
1h 35m
Oct 2023
The Eras tour movie: can Taylor Swift get any bigger?
This week, we’re talking about the show, and pop star, of the century: Taylor Swift just released the film version of her Eras concert in theatres, and it’s already breaking records. Lilah hosts a roundtable on both the film and the Taylor phenomenon with HTSI Editor Jo Ellison a ... Show More
22m 6s
Oct 2022
FT Weekend: Jane Austen, forever. Plus: trans inclusion in sports
<p>To subscribe to FT Weekend wherever you listen, click here: https://link.chtbl.com/ftweekend</p><p>-------</p><p>Two hundred years after Jane Austen’s novels were published, adaptations are still going strong. This summer saw the release of <em>Fire Island, </em>a gay adaptati ... Show More
31m 13s
Feb 2022
Taylor Swift, Scott Disick, RHOBH, Harry & Olivia w/ Comments By Celebs
Joining the Deux U classroom this week are fellow entertainment experts + podcasters, Emma Diamond and Julie Kramer from Comments By Celebs; Deux and the CBC girls bring their extensive knowledge to the podcast this week. This week's topics include: Housewives of Beverly Hills dr ... Show More
1h 22m
Dec 2022
Kanye West - Taylor Swift : deux stars, deux destins divergents
<p>Entre Kanye West et Taylor Swift le clash dure depuis 2009 par chansons interposées. Pour « La Story », le podcast d’actualité des « Echos », Pierrick Fay et ses invitées reviennent sur les trajectoires contraires de deux stars au firmament de la musique.</ ... Show More
26m 34s
Jun 2023
Taylor Swift’s Break-Up Story Is Not What You Think
On the show today… Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Amazon Original series The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, which stars Sigourney Weaver, Asher Keddie, Leah Purcell, and Alycia Debnam-Carey. Here’s everything you need to know about the releas ... Show More
19m 57s
Apr 2024
Matt Walsh: On Trump in Court, Taylor Swift & Morality of Atomic Bomb
Two of the world’s biggest cultural figures have dominated digital debate in recent days - albeit for very different reasons.
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poet’s Department, is smashing sales records.
Andrew Tate, meanwhile, is on a promotional spree for his online “uni ... Show More
30m 58s