ICYMI | The Astronomer CEO Coldplay Cheating Scandal

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4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2025

⏱️ 46 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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0:00.0	Adobe Express is the quick and easy Create Anything app.
0:05.0	It's a game changer for my business, my go-to for creating content.
0:09.0	From social posts to images, videos, flyers, whatever I need to stand out.
0:15.0	With customizable templates and smart features, it saved me endless hours.
0:20.0	And the best bit, it saved me endless hours.
0:22.9	And the best bit, it's free.
0:27.7	Search for Adobe Express to find out more and get started today. Thank you. Hey, I'm Candice Lem and I'm Kate Lindsay, and you're listening to I see why am I.
0:49.5	In case you missed it, Slate's podcast about internet culture.
0:54.6	And Candace, I know we normally start these episodes with some type of, I don't know, catching up on our weekends or riffing on something.
1:02.1	But I just think that's a waste of time because, let's be real, there is only one thing that you and I and everyone else wants to talk about right now.
1:09.0	And that is the Coldplay cheating scandal.
1:17.6	Yes, this drama involves Andy Byron, the CEO of this, like, AI software company called Astronomer,
1:24.1	Kristen Cabot, the company's chief people officer.
1:27.3	And Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay.
1:29.9	Let's run the clip.
1:31.2	Yeah.
1:31.7	Oh, look at these two.
1:33.3	All right.
1:33.9	Come on.
1:34.3	You're okay?
1:35.3	Oh, what?
1:37.9	Either they're having an affair or they're just very shot.
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