Joint Didion
Joint Didion
Lauren Dunitz & Carolyn Seuthe
Two friends who share a therapist get high and talk about books, feminism, and pop culture. Hosted by Lauren Dunitz and Carolyn Seuthe.
Episode 10: "The Custom of the Country" by Edith Wharton
Carey summarizes Edith Wharton's sexy classic and assigns each character an astrological sign while Lauren pretends she read the book.
Nov 2, 2018
1 hr 18 min
Episode 9: "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara
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.
Oct 2, 2018
51 min
Episode 8: "Goodbye, Vitamin" by Rachel Khong
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.
Sep 12, 2018
42 min
Episode 7: "The Banker's Wife" by Cristina Alger
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!
Aug 24, 2018
1 hr 5 min
Episode 6: "Heartburn" by Nora Ephron
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."
Jul 20, 2018
1 hr 5 min
Episode 5: "Fun Home" by Alison Bechdel
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!).
Jul 7, 2018
1 hr 12 min
Episode 4: "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett
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!
Jun 8, 2018
1 hr 14 min
Episode 3: "Story of My Life" by Jay McInerney
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.
May 18, 2018
1 hr 8 min
Episode 2: "Veronica" by Mary Gaitskill
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!
May 4, 2018
Episode 1: "The Girls" by Emma Cline
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.
Apr 20, 2018
53 min