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Working: How to Take an Editor’s Feedback Feb 23, 2023

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For this week’s episode of Working Overtime, hosts Karen Han and Isaac Butler talk about how to properly apply feedback from an editor or another creative collaborator. They discuss when to compromise when to dig your heels in, and when to burn down a collaborative bridge.

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Podcast production by Kevin Bendis and Cameron Drews.

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ICYMI: Tumblr Revived the Welcome to Night Vale Fandom Feb 22, 2023

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On today’s episode Rachelle Hampton is joined by journalist and podcaster Wil Williams to discuss the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, and how its faceless narrator just won the poll as top “Tumblr Sexyman.” They talk about the show’s origins and importance in the early 2010s podcasting scene, the ways it deftly navigated queerness, and its impact on the audio fiction space.

This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.

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Culture Gabfest: Marc Maron's Grouchy Grief Feb 22, 2023

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This week, Dana and Stephen are joined by Jamelle Bouie, and they start by discussing Marc Maron’s new HBO comedy special From Bleak to Dark. Then they review the Oscar-nominated Polish film EO. Then, Slate writer Dan Kois joins to talk about his article on the importance of hanging out.

In Slate Plus they talk about the Bing Chatbot and this article in the New York Times:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/technology/bing-chatbot-microsoft-chatgpt.html

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Endorsements:

Dana: A YouTube user named “nobody.” They post all these incredible baroque playlists with great names.

Jamelle: The films of Satoshi Kon.

Stephen: Listen to Barry Harris, a solo piano album by Barry Harris.

Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama.

Outro music: "Forbidden Love" by OTE

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Hang Up: Tiger’s Not Done Yet Feb 21, 2023

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Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by Kevin Van Valkenburg of No Laying Up to talk about Tiger Woods’ return to tournament golf. Claire Watkins of Just Women’s Sports also joins to discuss the Canadian women’s soccer team’s fight for equal pay. Finally, Michael Baumann of Fangraphs comes on to assess Major League Baseball’s latest rule changes.

Tiger Woods (3:14): His competitors on the PGA Tour think he could win again.

Equal pay (24:46): How the labor battle in Canada is different from the one in the U.S.

New baseball rules (43:43): A pitch clock! Banning the shift! Bases as big as pizza boxes!

Afterball (1:06:19): Josh on ghost runners. Or are they zombie runners? Or something else?

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Working: A Hollywood Actor Learns to Write Novels Feb 19, 2023

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This week, host Karen Han talks to actor, director, and writer Tim Blake Nelson, who just came out with his first novel, City of Blows. In the interview, Tim explains why he decided to reference real life events–like the #MeToo movement and COVID–in a fictional story about Hollywood. He also talks about the challenges of writing fictional prose and offers some useful wisdom about writing in general.

After the interview, Karen and co-host June Thomas discuss the best ways to juggle multiple projects at once.

In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Tim shares his rejected idea for the cover image of City of Blows.

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Podcast production by Cameron Drews.

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Political Gabfest Reads: A Boarding School Thriller, But Make It Feminist Feb 18, 2023

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Emily Bazelon talks with author Rebecca Makkai about her new book, I Have Some Questions For You. They discuss why it’s so easy to suspend disbelief with this type of story, the “cancelled” subplot, and whether we’d be better off without Twitter.

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Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.

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ICYMI: The Influencer Even Skeptics Love Feb 18, 2023

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On today’s episode, Rachelle Hampton is joined by NPR’s Candice Lim to discuss the online rise of Emma Chamberlain. They discuss her origins as a YouTuber in 2017, how she kept evolving her brand so it never got stale, and why she’s so different from her fellow it girls.

This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario.

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A Word: Lights, Camera, Diversity in Action Feb 17, 2023

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Awards season can be a frustrating moment for Black writers in Hollywood, when even their most successful shows and films are frequently overlooked. Rodney Barnes has built a thriving career by telling stories of Black life, from “Everybody Hates Chris,” to “The Boondocks,” to “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” On today’s episode of A Word, he joins Jason Johnson to discuss the challenges and rewards of his rise as a screenwriter and producer. His latest work is a graphic novel, “Blacula: Return of the King.”

Guest: Screenwriter Rodney Barnes

Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola

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My Partner Might Be in Conversion Therapy. Help! Feb 17, 2023

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Slate’s Prudie (Jenée Desmond-Harris ) is on the mic answering questions about conversion therapy, awkward friends, and more. Slate’s own Nadira Goffe joins to lend her wisdom.

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Podcast production by Kayla Lattimore and Daisy Rosario. Production help from Se’era Spragley Ricks.

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The Waves: The Inherent Fear in Being a Woman Feb 16, 2023

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On this week’s episode of The Waves, Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth talks all about fear with author Erica Berry. They discuss trying to navigate alone in the world as a woman, how one fairy tale tells you everything you need to know about women and fear, and Erica’s new book, Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear.

In Slate Plus, Cheyna and Erica talk about how one wolf, OR-7, stole hearts across the nation.

Podcast production by Cheyna Roth with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. With additional help from Tori Dominguez.

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