"Finally, the hosts talk about the sonically and narratively layered new podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Manabout the legendary Nigerian musician and activist- its acclaimed producer Jad Abumrad joins to discuss. In an exclusive Slate Plus bonus episode, Jad sticks around to pepper the Gabfesters with questions about how we make our own podcast week after week. Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch."
"Endorsements Steve: Jad Abumrad's new podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man(yes, the one covered in this very episode- it's that good). Also, Ben Lerner's essay " Cardiography" in the New York Review of Books. Jad: The dark Macedonian fantasy You Won't Be Alone. Julia: " Tense Present: Democracy, English, and the Wars over Usage," David Foster Wallace's classic essay originally published in Harpers. Dana: Adam Gopnik's recent piece "What Do We Want from Our Child Stars?" in The New Yorker."
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein presents a gothic, visually rich world realized after years of production, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi and questioning whether a soul emerges from its creations. Stefan Fatsis examines the uncertain fate of dictionaries in Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat To) the Modern Dictionary, exploring lexicography and cultural forces shaping usage. The sonically and narratively layered podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man profiles the legendary Nigerian musician and activist, with acclaimed producer Jad Abumrad contributing to its creation and joining conversation. An exclusive Slate Plus bonus features Jad asking the hosts about their podcasting process. Podcast production credits include Benjamin Frisch and Daniel Hirsch.
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