About this episode
The hosts share their favorite gifts for culture lovers and discuss the history of holiday gift guides.
Hark, the holiday season is upon us—and with it the most solemn of festive traditions: a gift guide! In this video and podcast special, Slate hosts Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, and Willa Paskin beam-in from their collective hearths to deliver unto the internet their favorite gifts for culture lovers this holiday. In addition to sharing gifts, they also discuss the cultural artifact that is the “holiday gift guide,” and its history going back to the early 20th century, up to the modern day. See the entirety of the 1910 gift guide Our Special Holiday Gift-Book from Greenhut-Siegel Cooper, and Esquire’s ultra-mod gift guide from 1961. Check out our gift recommendations below: Dana Stevens’ Cozy Movie Night-In: The Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper & Amish Country Popcorn L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Criterion Collection Box Set Chris Molanphy’s Hit Parade Collection: The Beatles’ Revolver CD Box Set Mad Men Blu-Ray Box Set Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, by Michaelangelo Matos Willa Paskin’s Fruit-Themed Trompe-l'œil Housewares: Cantaloupe-shaped bowls in the style of Bordallo Pinheiro…
People in this episode
Hosts: Dana Stevens, Chris Molanphy, Willa Paskin
Topics covered
- holiday gift guide
- cultural artifacts
- gift recommendations
- pop culture
- history of gift giving
Keywords
- gift guide
- holiday gifts
- culture lovers
- pop culture
- historical gift guides
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Slate Studios, Acast
Products: Salbree Collapsible Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper, Amish Country Popcorn, L'agraty Chunky Knit Blanket Throw, Cantaloupe-shaped bowls, 4-Pack Orange-Shaped Candle, Cherry-Shaped Toilet Brush
Books & works: The Adventures of Antoine Doinel, The Beatles’ Revolver, Mad Men, Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, Our Special Holiday Gift-Book, Esquire’s ultra-mod gift guide
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