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This week, hosts June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Ronald Young Jr. reflect on the best tips, tools, and words of wisdom from the past four years of Working. They bid farewell to the show, to the listeners, and discuss the lessons that stuck with them and changed the way they work. They also save time at the end to reply to some heartwarming listener emails.   Past episodes that they mention include: How Choreographer Annie-B Parson Expresses Music Through Movement, Writer Oliver Burkeman on the Dangers of Obsessive Time Management, and How to Write Every Day and Stick to It. In recent years, Working has been hosted by June Thomas, Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., Karen Han, Nate Chinen, Kristen Meinzer, TK Dutes, and Cameron Drews.  Morgan Flannery was the founding producer of the most recent iteration of the show. Cameron Drews and Kevin Bendis have been the primary producers of both Working and Working Overtime.  Please send comments, questions, tips about creative work, and feedback to working@slate.com, and thank you so much for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, hosts June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Ronald Young Jr. reflect on the best tips, tools, and words of wisdom from the past four years of Working. They bid farewell to the show, to the listeners, and discuss the lessons that stuck with them and changed the way they work. They also save time at the end to reply to some heartwarming listener emails.   Past episodes that they mention include: How Choreographer Annie-B Parson Expresses Music Through Movement, Writer Oliver Burkeman on the Dangers of Obsessive Time Management, and How to Write Every Day and Stick to It. In recent years, Working has been hosted by June Thomas, Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., Karen Han, Nate Chinen, Kristen Meinzer, TK Dutes, and Cameron Drews.  Morgan Flannery was the founding producer of the most recent iteration of the show. Cameron Drews and Kevin Bendis have been the primary producers of both Working and Working Overtime.  Please send comments, questions, tips about creative work, and feedback to working@slate.com, and thank you so much for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, hosts June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Ronald Young Jr. reflect on the best tips, tools, and words of wisdom from the past four years of Working. They bid farewell to the show, to the listeners, and discuss the lessons that stuck with them and changed the way they work. They also save time at the end to reply to some heartwarming listener emails.   Past episodes that they mention include: How Choreographer Annie-B Parson Expresses Music Through Movement, Writer Oliver Burkeman on the Dangers of Obsessive Time Management, and How to Write Every Day and Stick to It. In recent years, Working has been hosted by June Thomas, Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., Karen Han, Nate Chinen, Kristen Meinzer, TK Dutes, and Cameron Drews.  Morgan Flannery was the founding producer of the most recent iteration of the show. Cameron Drews and Kevin Bendis have been the primary producers of both Working and Working Overtime.  Please send comments, questions, tips about creative work, and feedback to working@slate.com, and thank you so much for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, hosts June Thomas, Isaac Butler, and Ronald Young Jr. reflect on the best tips, tools, and words of wisdom from the past four years of Working. They bid farewell to the show, to the listeners, and discuss the lessons that stuck with them and changed the way they work. They also save time at the end to reply to some heartwarming listener emails.   Past episodes that they mention include: How Choreographer Annie-B Parson Expresses Music Through Movement, Writer Oliver Burkeman on the Dangers of Obsessive Time Management, and How to Write Every Day and Stick to It. In recent years, Working has been hosted by June Thomas, Isaac Butler, Ronald Young Jr., Karen Han, Nate Chinen, Kristen Meinzer, TK Dutes, and Cameron Drews.  Morgan Flannery was the founding producer of the most recent iteration of the show. Cameron Drews and Kevin Bendis have been the primary producers of both Working and Working Overtime.  Please send comments, questions, tips about creative work, and feedback to working@slate.com, and thank you so much for listening!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth, and Jamilah discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose 5 year old has been acting out at school recently. How can she encourage her child to change his behavior?Later, they share some advice with a listener whose 16 year old has not taken kindly to her mother's boyfriend of 3 years. What can she do to bridge the divide between her partner and her daughter?In Slate Plus: We're discussing movies and TV shows we've been enjoying with our families lately. Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends finding a race series through your local track club for your kids to run a race! Some races even have baby races. So cute and fun!Aymann recommends potato chip bags for babies -- wash it out first and you get an amazing toy for a baby!Jamilah recommends Blazy Susan Pre Rolled Cones for the cannabis-enthusiastic parents out there. They're slow-burning, vegan, GMO-free and PINK!Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Social@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieuxSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth, and Jamilah discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose 5 year old has been acting out at school recently. How can she encourage her child to change his behavior? Later, they share some advice with a listener whose 16 year old has not taken kindly to her mother's boyfriend of 3 years. What can she do to bridge the divide between her partner and her daughter? In Slate Plus: We're discussing movies and TV shows we've been enjoying with our families lately.  Recommendations: Elizabeth recommends finding a race series through your local track club for your kids to run a race! Some races even have baby races. So cute and fun! Aymann recommends potato chip bags for babies -- wash it out first and you get an amazing toy for a baby! Jamilah recommends Blazy Susan Pre Rolled Cones for the cannabis-enthusiastic parents out there. They're slow-burning, vegan, GMO-free and PINK! Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts  Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose. Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion.  Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. Social @dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/ @aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom @JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth, and Jamilah discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose 5 year old has been acting out at school recently. How can she encourage her child to change his behavior? Later, they share some advice with a listener whose 16 year old has not taken kindly to her mother's boyfriend of 3 years. What can she do to bridge the divide between her partner and her daughter? In Slate Plus: We're discussing movies and TV shows we've been enjoying with our families lately.  Recommendations: Elizabeth recommends finding a race series through your local track club for your kids to run a race! Some races even have baby races. So cute and fun! Aymann recommends potato chip bags for babies -- wash it out first and you get an amazing toy for a baby! Jamilah recommends Blazy Susan Pre Rolled Cones for the cannabis-enthusiastic parents out there. They're slow-burning, vegan, GMO-free and PINK! Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts  Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose. Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion.  Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. Social @dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/ @aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom @JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch, Alan Sepinwall to spoil the new Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark. The film follows a young Anthony Soprano, growing up in a very tumultuous era in Newark, N.J. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew will help shape the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss: Tony Soprano.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsDana Stevens is Slate's movie critic. You can read her review here. Alan Sepinwall is Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch. You can read his review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch, Alan Sepinwall to spoil the new Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark.  The film follows a young Anthony Soprano, growing up in a very tumultuous era in Newark, N.J. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew will help shape the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss: Tony Soprano. Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore. Email us at spoilers@slate.com. Podcast production by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts Dana Stevens is Slate's movie critic. You can read her review here.  Alan Sepinwall is Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch. You can read his review here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch, Alan Sepinwall to spoil the new Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark.  The film follows a young Anthony Soprano, growing up in a very tumultuous era in Newark, N.J. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew will help shape the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss: Tony Soprano. Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore. Email us at spoilers@slate.com. Podcast production by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts Dana Stevens is Slate's movie critic. You can read her review here.  Alan Sepinwall is Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch. You can read his review here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch, Alan Sepinwall to spoil the new Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark.  The film follows a young Anthony Soprano, growing up in a very tumultuous era in Newark, N.J. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew will help shape the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss: Tony Soprano. Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore. Email us at spoilers@slate.com. Podcast production by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts Dana Stevens is Slate's movie critic. You can read her review here.  Alan Sepinwall is Rolling Stone's chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn't Watch. You can read his review here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth, and guest-host Amber Smith discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose child has become deeply afraid of the dentist and other medical procedures. How can she help prevent her daughter's fears from becoming phobias?Later, they share some advice on how to politely deter other parents' from making comparisons of your children. In Slate Plus: Hiding from your kids. Because sometimes, parents just need a break! The tricky part can be in explaining this to your kids.  Recommendations:Jamilah recommends the incredibly precious book, Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson for your child.Amber recommends 2Harts24 Baby Bottom Cream to help rescue your baby from diaper rash. Aymann recommends The Wonder Weeks App to help you keep track of your baby's major milestones!Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. Amber Smith is Slate's senior audience development manager and mama to sweet baby Marley. Social@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieuxSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth, and guest-host Amber Smith discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose child has become deeply afraid of the dentist and other medical procedures. How can she help prevent her daughter's fears from becoming phobias? Later, they share some advice on how to politely deter other parents' from making comparisons of your children.  In Slate Plus: Hiding from your kids. Because sometimes, parents just need a break! The tricky part can be in explaining this to your kids.   Recommendations: Jamilah recommends the incredibly precious book, Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson for your child. Amber recommends 2Harts24 Baby Bottom Cream to help rescue your baby from diaper rash.  Aymann recommends The Wonder Weeks App to help you keep track of your baby's major milestones! Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts  Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion.  Amber Smith is Slate's senior audience development manager and mama to sweet baby Marley.  Social @dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/ @aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom @JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth, and guest-host Amber Smith discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose child has become deeply afraid of the dentist and other medical procedures. How can she help prevent her daughter's fears from becoming phobias? Later, they share some advice on how to politely deter other parents' from making comparisons of your children.  In Slate Plus: Hiding from your kids. Because sometimes, parents just need a break! The tricky part can be in explaining this to your kids.   Recommendations: Jamilah recommends the incredibly precious book, Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson for your child. Amber recommends 2Harts24 Baby Bottom Cream to help rescue your baby from diaper rash.  Aymann recommends The Wonder Weeks App to help you keep track of your baby's major milestones! Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts  Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion.  Amber Smith is Slate's senior audience development manager and mama to sweet baby Marley.  Social @dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/ @aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom @JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth and Jamilah discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose baby has received a lot of monetary gifts. At 5 months old, does her baby need a bank account?Later, they share some tips to help you evaluate schools. Beyond testing scores, how do you determine which school you should send your child to? In Slate Plus: When to take a hands off approach vs. a hands on approach with your kids when you see them making a mistake. Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends listening to the Greeking Out podcast with your family. It's a fun, kid-friendly podcast about Greek mythology!Aymann recommends taking a break now and then to go stay with your relatives. Especially to those who have very young kids.  Jamilah recommends making your own bone broth. All you need are chicken bones, water, some veggies, add a few spices and let it simmer. It's easy, healthy and delicious! Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Social@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieuxSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth and Jamilah discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose baby has received a lot of monetary gifts. At 5 months old, does her baby need a bank account? Later, they share some tips to help you evaluate schools. Beyond testing scores, how do you determine which school you should send your child to?  In Slate Plus: When to take a hands off approach vs. a hands on approach with your kids when you see them making a mistake.  Recommendations: Elizabeth recommends listening to the Greeking Out podcast with your family. It's a fun, kid-friendly podcast about Greek mythology! Aymann recommends taking a break now and then to go stay with your relatives. Especially to those who have very young kids.   Jamilah recommends making your own bone broth. All you need are chicken bones, water, some veggies, add a few spices and let it simmer. It's easy, healthy and delicious!  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts  Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose. Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion.  Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. Social @dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/ @aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom @JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode: Aymann, Elizabeth and Jamilah discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose baby has received a lot of monetary gifts. At 5 months old, does her baby need a bank account? Later, they share some tips to help you evaluate schools. Beyond testing scores, how do you determine which school you should send your child to?  In Slate Plus: When to take a hands off approach vs. a hands on approach with your kids when you see them making a mistake.  Recommendations: Elizabeth recommends listening to the Greeking Out podcast with your family. It's a fun, kid-friendly podcast about Greek mythology! Aymann recommends taking a break now and then to go stay with your relatives. Especially to those who have very young kids.   Jamilah recommends making your own bone broth. All you need are chicken bones, water, some veggies, add a few spices and let it simmer. It's easy, healthy and delicious!  Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes.  Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery.  Hosts  Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose. Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion.  Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. Social @dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/ @aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcom @JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in his final hosting appearance on the show, Rumaan Alam talks to graphic designer Rodrigo Corral, who specializes in book cover art. In the interview, Rodrigo explains how his designs attempt to capture the tone and themes of the books they adorn. He also talks about avoiding a signature style and finding inspiration at the hardware store.  After the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler discuss the covers of their books and the creative decisions that went into the designs.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Rodrigo explains how fatherhood has impacted his work. He also talks about some cover art that he admires.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews and Morgan Flannery.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in his final hosting appearance on the show, Rumaan Alam talks to graphic designer Rodrigo Corral, who specializes in book cover art. In the interview, Rodrigo explains how his designs attempt to capture the tone and themes of the books they adorn. He also talks about avoiding a signature style and finding inspiration at the hardware store.  After the interview, Rumaan and co-host Isaac Butler discuss the covers of their books and the creative decisions that went into the designs.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Rodrigo explains how fatherhood has impacted his work. He also talks about some cover art that he admires.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews and Morgan Flannery.  If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by fellow Slate senior editor, Sam Adams, to spoil Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Shang-Chi is living a quiet, normal life in San Francisco working as a valet parking attendant with his best friend Katy when suddenly he's confronted by his dark past. He soon realizes that it's up to him and his friends to save the world from ancient soul-eating demons. Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsAllegra Frank is Slate's senior editor. You can read her review here. Sam Adams is Slate's senior editor and editor of Slate's culture blog Brow Beat. You can read his review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Elizabeth, Aymann and guest-host Michaela Smith discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose 4 year old daughter has recently become obsessed with wearing makeup. Should her mother be worried about this new development or just let it play out naturally?Later, they have some advice for a parent whose toddler is dealing with some separation anxiety. What can she do to help support her daughter through these difficult feelings?In Slate Plus: It's almost officially fall! So we're discussing what we're most looking forward to and some of our favorite fall activities to do with the family. Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends reading Wet Cement: A Mix of Concrete Poems with your kids.  Aymann recommends giving out compliments more often! It's been a saving grace for him and his wife during the stressful first few months of parenthood.  Michaela recommends getting ahead of your child's anxiety or other big feelings by consulting your pediatrician about counseling. Learning coping skills early on can really help us later in life!Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. Michaela Smith is the mom to her three littles based out of Colorado Springs, CO. Social@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcomSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and Aymann discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose first grader is bored at school. Should her mother have a talk with her daughter's teacher or wait and see if things change in a few weeks?  Later, they have some advice for a parent whose 11-almost-12-year-old son is campaigning hard for a cell phone. Would a phone serve as a helpful tool or a terrible distraction? In Slate Plus: We're getting into the “why's” of it all! Why? Because it's the favorite and sometimes very annoying question of many young children. What can parents do to answer their kids' endless “why's” without losing their cool? Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends Wise Owl Hammock & Straps for easy comfort when you're camping with the family. Aymann recommends the Self Cleaning LARQ Water Bottle for purifying water for you and your baby on the go. Jamilah recommends making your own bootleg sangria! Using grand marnier and/or rum, wine (red or white), kids fruit cups, fresh fruit, sugar and orange juice. Cheers!Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. Social@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcomSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate contributor Isaac Butler and The New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme to spoil Mike White's The White Lotus.What happens when a group of extremely privileged and wealthy people arrive at The White Lotus Resort in Hawaii for a week of relaxation in the sun? The answer is nothing good.  Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsDana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate. You can hear her talk more about The White Lotus here. Isaac Butler is the co-host of Slate's Working podcast. You can listen to his interview with the show's composer here.Rachel Syme is a staff writer at The New Yorker. You can read her piece about the show here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Elizabeth and Aymann discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener who feels she's being borderline ghosted by other parents after their children's playdates. Later, they have some advice for a parent whose 12 year old son is very set in his views as they pertain to religion but his mom worries that this may cause problems down the line for one of his new friendships. How can she help her son navigate this potential conflict? In Slate Plus: Free-range parenting: what is it and is it for you?Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends Perler Bead Craft Bead Sweeper to help you clean up all of those pesky beads in one quick sweep. Aymann recommends getting a Kodak Photo Printer so that you can join him in instantly printing out all of those adorable photos of your kids that you have stored on your iPhone. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. Social@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcomSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate's senior editor Sam Adams to spoil James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, a soft reboot of the original 2016 Suicide Squad. What happens when the US government brings together a few of the world's most dangerous supervillains to save the day? You get chaos, blood, gore and The Suicide Squad.  Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsKaren Han is a staff writer at Slate. You can read her review here.Sam Adams is a senior editor at Slate and editor of Slate's culture blog, Brow Beat.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Aymann discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener whose 6 year old daughter has become fixated on finding a cure for death. Later, they have some advice for a parent whose own parents are excellent grandparents to her children but who often cross some boundary lines. In Slate Plus: The latest UN report on climate change. How can we discuss this with our children without scaring the crap out of them? Recommendations:Jamilah recommends AND8 Fitness for people who love to have fun during their workouts. Elizabeth recommends Kids Quip -- an electric toothbrush for kids that will help you get them out the door a little faster in the mornings. Aymann recommends buying an INSTAX Polaroid Camera to hand out polaroid pictures in place of party favors. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Aymann Ismail is an award winning staff writer at Slate whose work focuses on identity and religion. Social@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@aymanndotcom on Twitter https://twitter.com/aymanndotcomSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: It's Dan's last show before book leave! Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Dan discuss their triumphs and fails for the week. Then they answer a question from a listener who is wondering how she should help her son navigate a friendship that's not so friendly. Later, they have some advice for a mother who would like to avoid talking about her daughter right in front of her, but that's hard to do when you're a single parent.In Slate Plus: Summer jobs, entrepreneurial kids, and Dan's crushing camp counselor file secrets are revealed! Recommendations:Jamilah recommends the graphic novel Twins by Varian Johnson & Shannon Wright.Elizabeth recommends you pack your kids lunches using the PackIt Freezable Classic Lunchbox, the Yumbox and Bee's Wrap!Dan recommends watching Netflix's teen show Never Have I Ever with your older kids. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Dan Kois is an editor and writer at Slate. He's the author of How to Be a Family and the co-author of The World Only Spins Forward.Social@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@dankois on Twitter https://twitter.com/DanKoisSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Slate's web editor Nitish Pahwa to spoil Old, the new thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan. When a family takes a relaxing tropical vacation, they make a terrifying discovery. As the children play in the sand on a nearby secluded beach, their parents notice that in the span of just a few hours, their children have suddenly aged. It's not long before the parents realize that they themselves are aging too! It's a race against time as they attempt to escape the beach before it's too late. But can they find a way out?  Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsAllegra Frank is a senior editor at Slate. Nitish Pahwa is a web editor at Slate and you can read his review here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and guest host Courtney Martin discuss triumphs and fails, co-housing and Courtney's new book, Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially Divided America from My Daughter's School. Then they answer a question from a listener who is wondering how to help her child adapt to wearing a uniform at school while still encouraging self-expression. Jamilah suggested to mix things up by adding in fun ties, like this one she dressed her daughter in a few years ago.In Slate Plus: When should we talk to our kids about sex? According to researchers, much earlier than you may think!NY Times - Sex Talks Should Start Earlier Than You Think Recommendations:Jamilah recommends online vintage shopping. And if you're worried about sizing, pay attention to the fabric! Stretch is key. Elizabeth recommends pelvic floor PT to help with pelvic weakness. One resource she mentioned is this instagram page.Courtney recommends subscribing to the Substack Newsletter by Sarah Wheeler called Momspreading.You can read Courtney's piece in The Nation here. Jamilah's piece in The Nation can be found here.Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Courtney Martin is an author and political activist. She's the author of four books, including Learning in Public and The New Better Off. You can find out more about her at her website: https://www.courtneyemartin.comSocial@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@courtwrites on Twitter https://twitter.com/courtwritesSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Elizabeth, Dan, and Jamilah discuss how we should be talking to our kids about Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from the Olympics. Then, they answer a question from a listener who is wondering how to deal with their bad babysitter. The problem is, the babysitter is grandma.  In Slate Plus: Is it a faux pas to request no gifts at a child's birthday party? Or is it OK? Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends Draw Your World, a sketch book for kids (or adults!) that helps familiarize you with world maps. Dan recommends the Cat Video Festival, now playing in theaters around the country.Jamilah recommends quarantine, whether you're sick or not. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Dan Kois is an editor and writer at Slate. He's the author of How to Be a Family and the co-author of The World Only Spins Forward.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Social@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dankois on Twitter https://twitter.com/DanKois@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Slate staff writer, Karen Han, to spoil Space Jam: A New Legacy, the long-awaited sequel to the original 1997 Space Jam starring Michael Jordan. This time, LeBron James finds himself trapped in digital space by a rogue AI villain. In order to get back home and save everyone, LeBron must team up with the Looney Tunes gang to win the ultimate high-stakes basketball game and save the day.  Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsAllegra Frank is a senior editor at Slate. Karen Han is staff writer at Slate and you can read her review here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Elizabeth and Dan answer a letter from a mother who worries that her 8-year-old daughter may be reading books that aren't age-appropriate.Then, they share some tips with a listener who wonders if potty training right before vacation is a good idea. In Slate Plus: The super-moms set to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.Thanks to Goodnight World for their support. Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends GLOPLAY, a glow-in-the-dark sticker company for your kids, or for you! Dan recommends reading any book by Patrick deWitt.Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Dan Kois is an editor and writer at Slate. He's the author of How to Be a Family and the co-author of The World Only Spins Forward.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Social@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dankois on Twitter https://twitter.com/DanKois@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth, and Isaac Butler answer a letter from a concerned mother who worries that she's not able to fill the void of her step-daughter's biological mother. Then, they share some advice for a listener whose son is having trouble reacting appropriately to gifts he doesn't like. In Slate Plus: 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde wins the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Recommendations:Elizabeth recommends the Brickit App: an app that helps you find your missing Lego pieces.Jamilah's daughter Naima recommends cooking turkey legs for your kids!Isaac recommends reading A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself, by Peter Ho Davies. Join us on Facebook and email us at momanddad@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. Podcast produced by Morgan Flannery. Hosts Elizabeth Newcamp is a co-host of Mom and Dad Are Fighting. She's a traveling mother of three boys who chronicles her misadventures at Dutch, Dutch, Goose.Jamilah Lemieux is a writer, cultural critic, and communications strategist based in Brooklyn, New York.Isaac Butler is a writer, theater director and host of Slate's podcast Working. He's the author of The Method and the co-author of The World Only Spins Forward.Social@JamilahLemieux on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamilahLemieux@dutchdutchgoose on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dutchdutchgoose/@parabasis on Twitter https://twitter.com/IsaacButlerSlate Plus members get a bonus segment on MADAF each week, and no ads. Sign up now at slate.com/momanddadplus to listen and support our work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer, Karen Han, to spoil Black Widow, the new Marvel origin story for one of it's Avengers, Black Widow.  Who was Black Widow before she became the beloved and troubled hero we've all come to know over the years? Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsDana Stevens is Slate's movie critic and you can read her review here.Karen Han is staff writer at Slate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens to spoil Luca, the new animated film from Pixar. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, a young boy named Luca is experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water's surface.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsKaren Han is staff writer at Slate.Dana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate and you can read her review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by associate editor at Slate Marissa Martinelli and Slate's new editorial intern Sofia Andrade to spoil In the Heights, the new film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's play of the same name. Set in Washington Heights, New York, a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a magnetic bodega owner (Anthony Ramos) who dreams and sings about a better life.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Hosts:Dana Stevens is Slate's movie critic and you can read her review of the film here.Marissa Martinelli is Slate's associate editor Sofia Andrade is Slate's editorial intern  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer, Dana Stevens, to spoil Cruella, the new Disney live-action origin story for one of it's most infamous villains, Cruella de Vil.  Who was Cruella before she became the Cruella we all know and hate? This teen-friendly backstory holds the answers. Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsDana Stevens is Slate's movie critic. Karen Han is staff writer at Slate and you can read her review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's Brow Beat nights and weekends editor Matthew Dessem is joined by Slate books and culture columnist Laura Miller to spoil Woman in the Window, the new Netflix thriller based on the book by A. J. Finn.  Agoraphobic Dr. Anna Fox (Amy Adams) witnesses something she shouldn't while keeping tabs on the Russell family, the seemingly picture perfect clan that lives across the way. What could possibly go wrong? Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsLaura Miller is a books and culture columnist for SlateMatthew Dessem is Slate's Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor, Matthew Dessem, to spoil Mortal Kombat, the new action/fantasy movie based on the 1990's video game. Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.You can read Karen's review here.You can read Matt's review here.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsKaren Han is a Slate staff writer. Matthew Dessem is Slate Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Brow Beat nights and weekends editor at Slate, Matthew Dessem, to spoil Godzilla vs. Kong, the new action-packed sci-fi movie from director Adam Wingard.  Kong and his protectors go on a perilous journey to find his true home but soon find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destruction across the globe. But the initial confrontation between the two titans is only the beginning of the deeper mystery that lies within the center of the earth.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. HostsAllegra Frank is a Senior Editor at Slate.Matthew Dessem is Slate's Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme to spoil Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, the new adventure-filled comedy by real life best friends and the writers who brought us Bridesmaids, Kristin Wiig and Annie Mumolo. When lifelong best friends and roommates Barb (Annie Mumolo) and Star (Kristin Wiig) leave their Midwestern hometown for the first time ever, they embark on a vacation to Vista Del Mar, Florida. What starts out as a bit of harmless fun in the sun, quickly becomes the most unexpected, bizarre and even dangerous adventure of a lifetime for the pair. Will they ever be the same?Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsDana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate.Rachel Syme is a staff writer at The New Yorker and you can read her review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate's senior editor Sam Adams to spoil Zack Snyder's Justice League, the new four hour artistic cut to its original counterpart.When Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists newfound ally Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) to face a greater threat than ever before, they have to work quickly to recruit a team to stand against their new enemy. Can the world be saved by this unprecedented league of heroes? Or is it too late?Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsKaren Han is a staff writer at Slate and you can read her review here.Sam Adams is Slate's senior editor and you can read his review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Slate staff writer Rachelle Hampton to spoil Coming 2 America, the sequel to the 1988 hit comedy, Coming to America.Set in the royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York - where it all began.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsAllegra Frank is Slate's senior editor.Rachelle Hampton is a staff writer at Slate.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate features editor Jeffrey Bloomer and New York Times correspondent Ruth Graham to spoil Saint Maud, the feature film debut from writer and director Rose Glass. In this extremely eerie horror film, we meet Maud, (played by Morfydd Clark) a reclusive young nurse charged with the hospice care of Amanda, (Jennifer Ehle) a former dancer who has been diagnosed with cancer. At first, they find commonality in their religious beliefs. But will Maud's newfound faith guide her and Amanda toward a path of healing? Or is something more sinister at play? Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsDana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate.Jeffrey Bloomer is Slate's features editor.Ruth Graham is a New York Times correspondent. You can read Jeffrey Bloomer's review hereYou can reach Dana Stevens review here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's TV critic Willa Paskin is joined by Slate writer and podcast host Nichole Perkins to spoil Bridgerton, the new period drama series on Netflix, produced by Shonda Rhimes. In this re-imagined adaptation of the romance novels by Julia Quinn, eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family attempt to find love. But the age-old question remains: will they? Or won't they? Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsWilla Paskin is a Slate TV critic.Nichole Perkins is the writer and host of Slate's new podcast This is Good for You.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer Karen Han to spoil Promising Young Woman, the feature film debut from writer and director Emerald Fennell. In this visually captivating world, we meet Cassie, (played by Carey Mulligan) a wickedly smart and tantalizingly cunning young woman, living a secret double life by night. But is she a hero? Or a morally corrupt villain? Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsKaren Han is staff writer at Slate.Dana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's Karen Han is joined by Slate writer and editor Dan Kois to spoil Soul, the new animated film from Pixar. After landing himself in the realm of the “great beyond”, middle school band teacher Joe Gardner tries desperately to make it back to Earth in time for his Jazz gig. But his journey takes a turn when he tries to help a new friend find their passion. Will Joe make it back to Earth and get to his gig on time? Or is he doomed to remain in the great beyond forever? You can read Dan Kois review here.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.Hosts:Karen Han is staff writer at Slate.Dan Kois is an editor and writer at Slate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's Dana Stevens is joined by Slate's Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor Matthew Dessem to spoil Mank, the new film about the making of another film, Citizen Kane. Will Herman Mankiewicz, a troubled alcoholic (played by Gary Oldman), finish his script in time for his deadline? Will anyone like the film? And how does a California Governor's race fit into it all?  You can read Dana Stevens here.You can read Matthew Dessem's review here.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsDana Stevens is Slate's movie critic.Matthew Dessem is Slate's Brow Beat's night and weekends editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's Sam Adams is joined by Slate's new staff writer Karen Han to spoil Freaky, the new body-switching slasher film. Think Friday the 13th meets Freaky Friday. Will high school outcast, Millie (played by Kathryn Newton), find her way back into her own body? Or will she be stuck in the body of a 6'5 serial killer (played by Vince Vaughn) forever? You can read Karen Han's review here.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsSam Adams is an editor for Slate's culture blog Brow Beat.Karen Han is a Slate staff writer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate's Dana Stevens is joined by Slate's Sam Adams to spoil Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Sacha Baron Cohen's long awaited sequel to Borat. Can Borat find his way through America to deliver a very special gift to Vice President Mike Pence? How will Borat navigate COVID 19 in a foreign country? Is Borat still funny when nothing shocks us anymore in the year 2020? You can hear Dana's review on Culture Gabfest here.You can read Sam Adam's review here.Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.Email us at spoilers@slate.com.Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens' classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.HostsDana Stevens is a Slate movie critic.Sam Adams is an editor for Slate's culture blog Brow Beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.