Culture Gabfest
The Culture Gabfest, published by Slate, features critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner debating the week in culture, from highbrow to pop. The show has 933 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 58 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Long-running weekly culture roundtable with a loyal, highly rated Apple audience
- Over 930 weekly episodes give sponsors a long, stable run of placements.
- Apple Podcasts shows 447 ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5.
- Entertainment and arts listeners are receptive to streaming, film and book brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, roundtable discussion, bonus solo segments
- Tone
- witty, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Slate Plus
- Categories promoted
- subscription media, streaming services
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The description promotes Slate Plus with a subscription link at slate.com/cultureplus, and the feed has no funding links; no specific third-party sponsors are named in the dossier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed is not flagged explicit, but titles and themes such as 'Sexistential' and 'Mother Troubles' signal mature cultural commentary.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | slate.com/podcasts/culture-gabfest |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482212953 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69612bcd1f21449d6de… |
Benchmark score: 11 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Announcing: Julia's New Show! | 2026-08-21 | 24 min |
| So Long, and Thanks for All the Granola Edition | 2026-07-01 | 1 h 37 min |
| Toy Story 5 Crushes It at the Box Office Edition | 2026-06-24 | 1 h 21 min |
| One Last Strut Edition | 2026-06-17 | 1 h 27 min |
| One Last Taylor Swift Throwdown Edition | 2026-06-10 | 1 h 23 min |
| Stuck in the Backrooms Edition | 2026-06-03 | 1 h 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 59 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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. Get more Culture Gabfest with Slate Plus! Join to unlock weekly bonus…
About Culture Gabfest
The Culture Gabfest is a long-running weekly podcast from Slate in which critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner debate the week in culture, ranging from highbrow to pop. The feed lists 933 episodes, published about every seven days, with a median length of roughly 58 minutes. The show is hosted on Acast, and its most recent episode announces a new show featuring Julia Turner.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 447 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5 and places the show in the Entertainment News, News and Arts categories. Listener figures are estimates: based on the ratings count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Its audience skews toward adults in their late twenties through mid-life, mostly in the United States. The dossier shows no named third-party sponsors, only promotion of Slate Plus, so brands in streaming, publishing and entertainment are the likely fit.
At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read episode, a sponsorship buys a placement in a long-running culture show. It suits entertainment, publishing and subscription brands that want an engaged, critic-minded listener base.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Culture Gabfest can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Culture Gabfest
How much does Culture Gabfest charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode. Final rates are set by the show and depend on placement and terms.
What is Culture Gabfest about?
Culture Gabfest is a weekly Slate podcast in which critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner debate film, television, books, music and the broader culture, from highbrow to pop.
How do I contact Culture Gabfest about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the show and request a sponsorship directly.
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