ICYMI | The Astronomer CEO Coldplay Cheating Scandal

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News, News Commentary, Politics

4.6 • 6K Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim break down everything that’s happened since a software CEO was caught in a suspicious position with his co-worker at a Coldplay concert. From Chris Martin’s viral dialogue to the dearth of content emerging from this story, they run through the tenets of a monocultural moment and debunk the misinformation that has transpired alongside this scandal. Get more of ICYMI with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of ICYMI and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the ICYMI show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/icymiplus for access wherever you listen. This podcast is produced by Vic Whitley-Berry, Daisy Rosario, Candice Lim, and Kate Lindsay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.5	Great.
0:33.2	Neck oil, yeah?
0:33.9	As requested.
0:35.0	So, what did you get up to this weekend?
0:37.4	Well, funny story, actually. I befriended this panda, discovered he had a beautiful singing voice, taught him how to harmonise. We got a record deal, went on tour, went platinum in Basingstoke, then broke up due to creative differences. Right. So that's why there's a panda giving you the finger from across the street then. That's right, brother. Stick your neck out.
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1:19.3	Hey, I'm Candace Lim and I'm Kate Lindsay and you're listening to I see why am I. In case you missed it, Slate's podcast about internet culture.
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