About this episode
The hosts discuss new films and series related to motherhood and explore a humorous quest for the best free restaurant bread in America.
Steve, Dana, and Julia convene once more for a rousing Gabfest. First up, it’s Mother Mary . David Lowery’s strange psychodrama centers on a pop star, played by Anne Hathaway, reuniting with her estranged friend and costume designer, played by Michaela Coel, and the menacing piece of red chiffon that haunts them both. Next, they turn to another pair of mothers in Margo’s Got Money Troubles . The new series stars Elle Fanning as a new single mom— and Michelle Pfeiffer as her mom— who turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet. Finally they welcome back Gabfest favorite Caity Weaver to dish on her epic quest to find the best free restaurant bread in America— as chronicled in her hilarious and insightful piece in The Atlantic . In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, Julia shares a behind-the-scenes peek into the founding of her new local media startup L.A. Material . Endorsements Dana: The completely unscripted shows of The Improvised Shakespeare Company —on tour now. Caity: The live album Sam Cooke at the Copa , especially the song " The Best Things in Life Are Free "—the best bread certainly is. Julia: The sitcom The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins…
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve, Dana, Julia
Guest: Caity Weaver
Topics covered
- Motherhood
- Film
- Television
- Pop Culture
- Food
- Media
Keywords
- Mother Mary
- Margo’s Got Money Troubles
- Caity Weaver
- restaurant bread
- Slate Plus
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Improvised Shakespeare Company, The Atlantic, Slate Plus, L.A. Material
Books & works: Mother Mary, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Sam Cooke at the Copa, The Best Things in Life Are Free, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, The Go-Between, Ashes to Ashes
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