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

Sep 12th, 2018 42m 16s

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

Aug 24th, 2018 1h 5m

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

Jul 20th, 2018 1h 5m

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

Jul 7th, 2018 1h 12m

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, tha

Episode 4: "The Mothers" by Brit Bennett

Jun 8th, 2018 1h 14m

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

May 18th, 2018 1h 8m

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

May 4th, 2018 1h 6m

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

Apr 20th, 2018 53m 50s

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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