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Hamlet on Steroids

Hamlet on Steroids

FromCulture Gabfest


Hamlet on Steroids

FromCulture Gabfest

ratings:
Length:
62 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Isaac Butler, author and co-host of Slate’s podcast Working, fills in for Steve as the panel begins by seeking Valhalla with The Northman. Then, the panel takes a time-traveling ride with Season 2 of Russian Doll. Finally, the panel is joined by Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion to discuss the new social media app BeReal. 
In Slate Plus, the panel—plus guest producer Jessamine Molli—share their experiences watching content while under the influence. 
Email us at culturefest@slate.com.
Endorsements
Dana: The Hans Holbein exhibit Holbein: Capturing Character at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. Their website has a great online version of the exhibit with audio and artistic reproductions.
Julia: Still looking for RFP on snorkeling; also: an old-school internet delight: Grunge Frasier. 
Isaac: Two novels! First: The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson from the mid-20th century. Second: the new novel Happy For You by Claire Stanford.

Buy Dana’s book and Isaac’s book!

Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Production assistance by Nadira Goffe.
Outro music is The King by Robin Carolan and Sebastian Gainsborough from The Northman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).
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Released:
May 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New York Times critic Dwight Garner says “The Slate Culture Gabfest is one of the highlights of my week.” The award-winning Culturefest features critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner debating the week in culture, from highbrow to pop. For more of Slate’s culture podcasts, check out the Slate Culture feed.