What is Still Processing about?

Still Processing is a culture criticism podcast where two New York Times writers dissect television, film, books, music, and internet culture to understand what moves and disturbs contemporary America.

Who hosts Still Processing?

The show is hosted by Wesley Morris, New York Times critic at large, and Jenna Wortham, a writer for the New York Times Magazine.

How long are Still Processing episodes?

Episodes typically run 30-40 minutes, making them perfect for commutes or background listening.

How often does Still Processing release new episodes?

Still Processing released new episodes weekly throughout its run, with each episode exploring a different cultural moment or text.

What makes Still Processing different from other culture podcasts?

The show's strength lies in the genuine chemistry between the two hosts and their ability to connect pop culture to larger social and political questions facing America.

Still Processing

The New York Times·Hosted by Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham·4 episodes

ArtsCommentaryNewsSocietyCultureCo-hostedCulture criticismTV & film analysis30-40 min/epWeeklyThoughtful & accessible

Wesley Morris and J Wortham are working it out in this weekly show about culture in the broadest sense. That means television, film, books, music — but also the culture of work, dating, the internet and how those all fit together. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Why listen

Two New York Times culture critics dissect what's happening in media, entertainment, and society right now. Each episode dives into TV, film, music, or internet culture with genuine curiosity and sharp analysis, helping you understand the bigger picture behind what we're consuming.

Episodes

3 min

Jun 25, 2025

Introducing: Cannonball with Wesley Morris

A new weekly podcast, hosted by the critic Wesley Morris. Come on in, the culture’s fine. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

33 min

Sep 15, 2016

‘You Can’t Code Your Way Out of Racism’ | Episode 2

This week, Wesley and Jenna meet for breakfast to talk through their conflicting feelings about the new film “When the Bough Breaks,” the No. 2 film in America — she loved it, he not so much. They also decode the inherent racism of the sharing economy and bring in dance writer Shanti Crawford to review the moves we watched during the U.S. Open. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

32 min

Sep 8, 2016

First Date | Episode 1

In this inaugural episode, Wesley and Jenna work through their feelings about America's reaction to Colin Kaepernick and Leslie Jones, take a romantic stroll through Central Park, and talk to Tika Sumpter of "Southside With You" about the art of the first date. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

1 min

Sep 6, 2016

Introducing Still Processing

The first episode of Still Processing will drop on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Wesley and Jenna will be back every Thursday after that. Here’s a quick taste of what’s to come. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.