Decoder Ring

Slate

Decoder Ring is the show about cracking cultural mysteries. Read more

Society & Culture History Documentary

Episodes

How to Hunt a Mammoth, and Other Experiments in Archaeology

08/13/2025 00:57:03The Bad-Mouthing of British Teeth

07/30/2025 00:53:01 Mailbag: Drug Names, Cow Abductions, and the “Ass-Intensifier”

07/16/2025 00:50:01Introducing The Sporkful | Is Your Recipe Lying To You?

07/09/2025 00:29:04The White Noise Boom

07/02/2025 00:54:58 Show all episodes

Our take on Decoder Ring podcast

Decoder Ring, by Willa Paskin, is a weekly 40-minute escape into the quirks of culture. From the enigma of public displays of affection to the perpetual scarcity of parking spaces, this podcast dives into the everyday oddities that stimulate our curiosity. Willa's expertise, drawn from a rich arts and entertainment journalism background, guides listeners through a labyrinth of cultural problems with a fresh perspective. Whether it's exploring the decline of slow dancing or the impact of video games on our understanding of history, Decoder Ring unwraps the hidden layers of the world surrounding us. Decoder Ring is a documentary podcast by Slate Podcasts.