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Thirst Aid Kit: Blair Underwood: The Most Charming Man in the World

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Arts, Tv & Film, Music

4.22K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2020

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

Blair Underwood is a multi-generational snack: he’s been hot for so long, it’s kind of unreal. He’s currently starring on Broadway in A Soldier’s Play, so he popped into the studio to talk about that—and plenty more besides: Why he loves playing bad guys, navigating and negotiating your worth, and the most disturbing fanmail of his career. Plus we asked him about putting on a watch … :eyes emoji: Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on Thirst Aid Kit each week. Sign up now to listen and support our show. On Slate Plus this week, we talk about one specific “Premium Thirst Item”: the white oxford shirt. If you grew up at a certain point in time, you’ll know what that shirt means, especially when worn by a woman the morning after. We explore what it signifies in culture, how it came to mean all that, and why we think it’s hot. Our music is by Tanya Morgan. You can find show notes, gifs, and so much more on our Tumblr at thirstaidkitpodcast.tumblr.com. If the spirit moves you, send us your own drabbles by emailing thirstaidkit@slate.com.  Follow us on Twitter @ThirstAidKit. Nichole is @tnwhiskeywoman and Bim is @bimadew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Blair, I need your ass-

0:02.0

I call out.

0:04.0

He picks up his pace and

0:05.0

and shit me, his arm scooping up my

0:08.0

I got you baby girl, he half smiles at me. I let go of the breath I was holding and shake So. You're a mess.

0:25.0

This is ridiculous.

0:27.0

Have you ever had an instant connection with someone?

0:32.0

You see them and you just know. Butterflies in your stomach,

0:35.6

wedding bells ringing, the whole enchilada. It's more than just compatibility. It's a special connection. They're the one. The inn to your yang, the ketchup to your chips,

0:46.7

the gravy to your Sunday roast. The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE to your Samsung phone. New Galaxy Buds F E, the perfect match for your phone.

0:56.4

Discover in store and online at Curries.

0:59.4

Have you ever thought, ugh, this water is too wet?

1:03.8

Or this beach is too sandy.

1:05.9

My name's Christine.

1:07.0

And my name is Sandy.

1:08.4

And we're the host of Beach Too Wet.

1:10.9

A podcast where we do dramatic readings of the most wild and off-the-wall reviews on the

1:14.7

internet.

1:15.7

We find the funniest real reviews about everything from Vegas weddings, matchmaking services, and

1:20.9

Trader Joe's, to caves, toddler beds, and Spirit

1:23.9

Halloween. You won't believe the things that people think absolutely must be

1:27.5

said on the internet. How else would everyone know that some caves don't have

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