Babbling On

About Babbling On

Respected journalist Hilton Dresden dives deep into various topics her guests can't seem to stop babbling on about. An extension of the Babbling On Substack newsletter. Created, produced, and edited by Hilton Dresden. Theme song by Benny Cotilletta, featuring Callie Baker and produced by Benny Cotilletta and Jack Kraus. Artwork by Hilton Dresden. Special thanks to Alec Cohen, Natalie Rotter-Laitman, Molly Montgomery, Nick Kraus, and all the Substack subscribers who refuse to shut the f*ck up. hiltondresden.substack.com (https://hiltondresden.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Hilton Dresden

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jun 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2025

   Spirituality (w/ Willow)

   Welcome back, Babbles. It’s been a while. Today we’re joined by artist and filmmaker Willow Hamilton to discuss one of the great subjects. Do the work. THINK. Get full access to Babbling On at hiltondresden.substack.com/subscribe (https://hiltondresden.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

2. 

   29 Jul 2025

   LIVE from Berlin: Gay Porn (w/ Phoebe) @ Refuge Worldwide

   What can be said…. we recorded a live episode during CSD Weekend in Berlin at the prestigious Refuge Worldwide Studios. Gay porn was discussed. Phoebe Oathout, the great writer and academic, was on the mic to offer her nuanced opinions about Colby Keller and TwinkTrade. Enjoy, Babbles! Get full access to Babbling On at hiltondresden.substack.com/subscribe (https://hiltondresden.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   1 Jul 2025

   B'Day, Pt. 2 (w/ Merlot)

   Hilton Dresden discusses Beyoncé's "B'Day" album, specifically why Merlot champions it as Beyoncé's strongest work, before a summer hiatus.

Who has been a guest on Babbling On

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Merlot
• Mixed Greens
• Jacob

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51