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In Widow's Bay, life doesn't stop just because the town is cursed
If the townies all believe in the curse, why don't they act like it's real? If you've had to live through Very Interesting Times, you might know the answer.
The Last Samurai is about so much more than education
Helen DeWitt's modern classic is as much about things that can't be taught as it is about Ancient Greek.
Woodworking mailbag!
Emily celebrates the paperback release of her novel Woodworking by answering your many burning questions!
Episodes Monday Rundown May 18–24 2026
This week: the Colbert finale, Olivia Rodrigo, and a triptych of heterosexuality.
Submit your questions for a special Woodworking mailbag!
Hello beloved subscribers! Emily's first novel, Woodworking, is out in paperback on Tuesday, May 26. It's an exciting occasion, and, to celebrate, we've got a special Episodes mailbag lined up for that day. All questions about Woodworking — the creative process, the book tour, whether
One big thing hockey romance Off Campus and horror movie Obsession have in common
Which way, lonely man?
How The Office made cringe comedy appeal to almost everybody
Could you make this show today? No. But not for the reasons you assume.
Pluribus is a masterclass in how to write loneliness
There's no moment of human connection that will save Carol Sturka from herself.
Episodes Monday Rundown May 11–17 2026
This week: Obsession, Hokum, and The Sheep Detectives!
May mailbag!
This month: Star Wars Day, media for springtime, and why everyone's doing dream ballets these days.
There is no magic button to press
So we're gonna have to do this ourselves
Episodes Monday Rundown May 4–10 2026
This week: The Devil Wears Prada 2, For All Mankind, and a haunting religious vision.
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It's that time again!