Savage Lovecast is a sex advice podcast hosted by Dan Savage and produced by Nancy Hartunian. The show began in 2006 as an extension of the Savage Love column in The Stranger.
Background
editThe show is hosted by Dan Savage and produced by Nancy Hartunian.[1] The podcast debuted in 2006 as an extension of the Savage Love column in The Stranger.[2] The show uses a freemium model with advertising in free "micro" episodes and extra content behind a paywall.[3] The free "micro" episodes are roughly 50 minutes long, while the paid "magnum" episodes are about 90 minutes in length.[4]
Format
editIn each episode, Savage answers voicemail messages from listeners seeking advice.[5] For instance, in the October 13, 2015 episode, Savage answers a voicemail about jelousy of a partner's longterm relationship with someone of the opposite sex and discusses the Westermarck effect.[6] Sometimes rather than answer a voicemail, Savage will have a guest on the show. The show opens with a short and upbeat theme song, which is followed by Savage delivering a monologue about the news or a personal experience.[3] While earlier in the show's run, the monologue was often serious and political in tone, in more recent years the monologue has grown less serious and focuses on lighter subjects.[7]
Reception
editAccording to The Guardian, the podcast had 200,000 weekly listeners in July 2014.[4] According to Slate Magazine, the podcast had 300,000 monthly listeners in September 2021.[1]
In Slate Magazine, Bryan Lowder chose episode 109 as one of the best podcast episodes ever.[8] The Atlantic deemed the show one of the best podcasts of 2016.[9] Time Magazine included the podcast on their list of the best podcasts of 2017.[10] The Guardian considered the show one of the best podcasts of 2018.[11]
Peter Wells wrote in The Sydney Morning Herald that "the Savage Lovecast is a podcasting institution" due to the show's longevity and reach.[12] Lauren Passell wrote in LifeHacker that the podcast helped shape the sex and dating advice genre within the medium of podcasting.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Anderson, L. V. (September 23, 2021). "Dan Savage Revolutionized Sex. Then the Revolution Came for Him". Slate Magazine. ISSN 1091-2339. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Passell, Lauren (January 20, 2023). "12 Podcasts That Changed Podcasting". Lifehacker Australia. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Gallagher, John J. (October 12, 2015). "'The Savage Lovecast' provides refreshing take on sex and relationships". The Tufts Daily. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Raptopoulos, Lilah (July 2, 2014). "Listen to This: Savage Lovecast with Dan Savage". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Dibdin, Emma (March 29, 2022). "6 Advice Podcasts to Navigate the Weirdness of Daily Life". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on March 29, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Saunders, Charlotte (October 17, 2015). "'Savage Lovecast' Podcast Review". aAh! Magazine. Manchester Metropolitan University. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Strimpel, Zoe (January 31, 2023). "Still fabulous: Savage Love podcast reviewed". The Spectator. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ Haglund, David; Onion, Rebecca (December 14, 2014). "The 25 Best Podcast Episodes Ever". Slate Magazine. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Standley, Laura Jane; McQuade, Eric (December 18, 2016). "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2016". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on February 21, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Dockterman, Eliana (March 30, 2017). "The 50 Best Podcasts Right Now". Time Magazine. Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Verdier, Hannah (June 30, 2018). "The 50 best podcasts of 2018". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on October 3, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ Wells, Peter (June 20, 2018). "What to podcast this month". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.