Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Wired senior writer and producer of Black Twitter: A People’s History, Jason Parham, to attempt to explain the enigma that is “international bestselling author” Quan Millz. With titles like Old THOT Next Door and My Baby Daddy Is A Bedbug, Millz’s books have no trouble capturing the attention of the internet, so muc ... Show More
Jun 21
Alison Bechdel Explains Selling Out the Progressive Way
David Plotz talks with author Alison Bechdel about her new book, Spent. They discuss what’s memoir and what’s less than memoir in the comic novel, David’s own contribution to the book, and more. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages cou ... Show More
33m 39s
May 31
ICYMI: Will MomTok Actually Change Mormonism?
Candice Lim and Kate Lindsay are joined by Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced, to chat about season two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Mormon women once pioneered mommy blogging, so how did we get from vlogging to…swinging? The influencers who make up the reality show cas ... Show More
50m 10s
May 28
Outward | America’s Gay Restaurants with Erik Pipenberg
This week, Christina Cauterucci is joined by Erik Piepenburg, author of Dining Out, a new book that explores the history of gay restaurants in the United States. Piepenburg traces how restaurants have long served as essential spaces for queer people as places to gather, connect, ... Show More
45m 55s
Aug 2024
Well, Now: Food Is More Than Fuel
We all know the food we eat directly impacts our physical health. But that’s just the start of the story.Food fuels our emotional well-being, connects us with one another, and fosters a key source of identity.On this week’s episode of Well, Now we speak with award-winning food jo ... Show More
57m 2s
Mar 2024
#301 - WOMEN WHO MAKE AN IMPACT SERIES: Your Work’s Impact On YOU with Dr. Laura Brenner
In today's episode in the WOMEN WHO MAKE AN IMPACT SERIES, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy sits down with the remarkable Dr. Laura Brenner, a former dentist turned influencer in personal growth and professional fulfillment. The discussion centers around pursuing lifelong dreams, whether ... Show More
40m 8s
Aug 2024
Pull Yourself Together: The Best Expert Advice to Make You Feel Incredible
Today’s episode is the guide that you need to create lasting change and uplevel in all areas of your life.You will learn the 3 foundational habits that will transform your life and improve your productivity, wellness, health, and life balance.These 3 habits are essential to your ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2024
939. Dr. Gabor Maté On Healing the Mind by Healing Your Emotions
Happy Throwback Thursday Heal Squad! Ever wonder how your emotions are affecting your mental and physical health? (We sure do!) So, continuing this week’s theme of mental health awareness, we wanted to bring back our episode with Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician, speaker, and ... Show More
1h 16m