Joint Didion

Joint Didion

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Two friends who share a therapist get high and talk about books, feminism, and pop culture. Hosted by Lauren Dunitz and Carolyn Seuthe.

Lauren Dunitz & Carolyn Seuthe


    • Nov 2, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Episode 10: "The Custom of the Country" by Edith Wharton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 78:39


    Carey summarizes Edith Wharton's sexy classic and assigns each character an astrological sign while Lauren pretends she read the book. 

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    Episode 9: "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 51:25


    Carey and Lauren discuss the late, great Michelle McNamara's seminal investigative piece on the Golden State Killer and Carey and Danny try to teach Lauren what a "zaddy" is.

    Episode 8: "Goodbye, Vitamin" by Rachel Khong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 42:16


    Carey and Lauren are joined by Danny again (finally!). They discuss Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong, Florence Foster Jenkins, and pears that Danny brought so Carey and Lauren would love him again.

    Episode 7: "The Banker's Wife" by Cristina Alger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 65:17


    After a brief hiatus, Cauren (that's Carey and Lauren) are back! This week they discuss Cristina Alger's thriller "The Banker's Wife," persistent diarrhea, and friendly fights about politics. Enjoy!

    Episode 6: "Heartburn" by Nora Ephron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 65:35


    Join Carey, Lauren, and sometimes Danny as they discuss "Heartburn" by Nora Ephron, do a deep dive into very early 2000s Disney Channel, and out Mitch Dunitz for his love of the 1939 classic film "The Women."

    Episode 5: "Fun Home" by Alison Bechdel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2018 72:22


    In this episode, Carey and Lauren welcome their new sound engineer, Danny Dunitz! They also tackle Alison Bechdel's devastatingly brilliant "Fun Home" discuss Lauren's prepubescent crush on Sandra Bullock (which is still goin' quite strong, thank you very much!).

    Episode 4: "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 74:40


    In episode 4, Carey and Lauren discuss "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett, race relations in present-day America, the Paramount Network and so much more!

    Episode 3: "Story of My Life" by Jay McInerney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 68:24


    This week Carey and Lauren discuss Jay McInerney's "Story of My Life," the two-party political system in America, and which character from "Real Housewives of New York" each of them embodies.

    Episode 2: "Veronica" by Mary Gaitskill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018


    In this episode, Carey and Lauren discuss blurred lines of consent, pantsuits as metaphors for class and taste, the word "c*nt," and so much more!

    Episode 1: "The Girls" by Emma Cline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 53:50


    In the debut episode of Joint Didion, Lauren and Carey discuss Emma Cline's Manson Family fanfic extravaganza, "The Girls"! P.S. Don't you love our gorgeous theme song?! It is an original work written and recorded by Amy Shaughnessy.

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