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Episodes
Writings on culture, identity, and a bunch of other things from Emily St. James.

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Feb
20
The cover of Woodworking depicts the title cover text tumbling over a series of disorganized desks.

Your novel-writing questions answered

By someone who has (almost) published one novel.
11 min read
Feb
17

Ask Emily Anything (about writing novels)

You have questions? Emily possibly has answers.
1 min read
Feb
17
The Heart Eyes Killer stands in a darkened room. Their red heart eyes glow in their otherwise yellow mask.

Episodes Monday Rundown February 10 - 16 2025

5 min read
Feb
14
Totoro and his little friend Satsuke hang out in a treetop with the enormous catbus, which is exactly what it sounds like.

February mailbag

8 min read
Feb
11

Submit your February mailbag questions!

1 min read
Feb
10
Kendrick Lamar performs at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.

Episodes Monday Rundown Feb. 3 - 9 2025

4 min read
Feb
07
This is a test. This station is conducting a test of the emergency broadcasting system. This is only a test.

It's all happening so fast

4 min read
Feb
05
Kendall Roy, tiny, in a flight suit, stands in front of enormous screens showing his face and the logo for Living+.

This Succession episode from 2023 perfectly captures the first few weeks of 2025

We're all afraid of death, but nobody wants to talk about it.
8 min read
Feb
03
Ralph Fiennes, seen from the side, dresses in full Catholic Cardinal regalia. His eyes are closed in prayer. Or annoyance.

Episodes Monday Rundown Jan. 27-Feb. 2 2025

6 min read
Jan
31
Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, stares into a snow globe with a ballerina dancer in it.

Nobody has seen the movies

6 min read