Slate's Serial Spoiler Specials

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A weekly recap and discussion about the Serial podcast, from Sarah Koenig and Ira Glass's This American Life. Part of the Panoply Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 24/09/2022

    ICYMI: Serial Didn’t Free Adnan Syed

    In 2015, Serial launched the case against Adnan Syed for the murder of Hae Min Lee in to the national conversation, but over the years the mistakes that show made continued to add up. Adnan Syed’s release from prison earlier this week would have been a great chance for the Serial team to admit their wrongs, but that was not the case. On today’s episode, Rachelle is joined by Daisy Rosario to talk about the impact Serial had on the culture, and the case itself. They speak with Rebecca Lavoie, a writer and host of Crime Writers On…, about what's missing from the podcast, the New York Times continuing to ignore its journalistic responsibilities, and how Serial is responsible for the current state of true crime culture. This podcast is produced by Daniel Schroeder, Rachelle Hampton, and Daisy Rosario. Subscribe to Slate Plus at slate.com/icymiplus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  2. 01/04/2016

    Serial Season 2, Ep. 11: Slate's Spoiler Special

    Gabe and Katy, who were as surprised as you were that this turned out to be the finale of Serial's second season, reflect on the Bowe Bergdahl story and its implications, before turning their attention to the exciting possibilities for Season 3. Thanks to all of you for tuning in to our second season of the Spoiler Special! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  3. 18/03/2016

    Serial Season 2, Ep. 10: Slate’s Spoiler Special

    Episode 10 of "Serial" finds the Bowe Bergdahl story zoomed out to its furthest point yet, and Gabe and Katy explain why they think that makes it the strongest part of Season 2 so far.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  4. 04/03/2016

    Serial Season 2, Ep. 9: Slate’s Spoiler Special

    Gabe and Katy struggle with the ever-shifting frame of season 2’s narrative. What is the real story Koenig and company are driving at? Is there any other way to approach a situation as complicated as Bowe Bergdahl’s? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  5. 19/02/2016

    Serial Season 2, Ep. 7-8: Slate's Spoiler Special

    Gabe and Katy dive into this week's two-part episode of "Serial," in which a clearer - and somewhat depressing - picture of Bowe Bergdahl begins to emerge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  6. 18/02/2016

    A Quick Programming Note

    Serial is releasing a two-parter this week - we'll be releasing our episode analyzing parts 1 and 2 of "Hindsight" tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 sec

  7. 11/02/2016

    Serial Season 1 Update Bonus Episode

    Gabe and Katy discuss the successes and failures of Serial's recent series of mini-episodes updating us on Adnan Syed's hearing in Baltimore. What, if anything, does the series add to our understanding of Season 1, and where does it leave us emotionally? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  8. 05/02/2016

    Serial Season 2, Ep. 6: Slate's Spoiler Special

    Gabe and Katy are once again joined by former Army officer Adrian Bonenberger to discuss the realities of life on base in Afghanistan, and whether Bowe’s concerns were realistic or idealistic. Plus: fond memories of Season 1, as awakened by today’s surprise release of a mini-episode updating us on Adnan’s retrial hearings in Baltimore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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A weekly recap and discussion about the Serial podcast, from Sarah Koenig and Ira Glass's This American Life. Part of the Panoply Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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