The saga of the canceled documentary filmmaker who turns out to be a total bad-ass. Also: Bonfire of the literary vanities, tensions at The New York Times, and mapping the clitoris
Sarah and Nancy, you ladies are such a joy to listen to. I stayed up way too late listening to this episode, but it’s worth every minute of lost sleep. And you absolutely have the BEST show notes! I’m already an episode into LuLa Rich--omfg!! 😳 I think in my next life I’ll be Mormon.
-- Hot Springs -- I enjoyed walking through the restored baths that are part of the National Park. Worth a visit.
-- Looking forward to see the documentary -- so impressed with the funding response to Sundance's unforced error. This is a film that I might never have heard of except for this. I'm sure there are films that come to Sundance, have a moderate or lackluster reception, and more or less fall into obscurity. This response is a variation on the "Streisand Effect" -- now I'm going to make sure I see this film and support the filmmaker.
-- LuLaRich -- never heard of this, looks like it's worth a watch.
-- Black Water -- I've got it from the library, will start it today. Old enough to remember when all of that happened.
I was already totally on Meg Smaker's side, so I wasn't sure I needed to spend 3 hours on a Sam Harris podcast about it, but -- wow, it is really worth it. Such a go-getter, 10x braver than I'll ever be. What a story. Sarah and Nancy has a good summary of the podcast on this episode, but there is so much more. Highly recommended. I so want this film and the story of its cancellation to be some kind of game-changer. Thank you for covering this.
IMO it's only straight, white men who aren't allowed to write about bad behavior. If you're a promiscuous gay man, or a black gang member, or an undocumented immigrant with a heroin addiction, then writing about your bad behavior will be applauded for its honesty.
I didn't recognize Alex's name, but it turns out I had read a cover story by him a few months ago the international version of The Spectator, a piece on why people from the more liberal North are ruining Miami. The author? Alex Perez! It was a fun and fast read.
OMG I do love a good clit convo! I'm sure you're familiar with some of these titles, but for the group at large, do check out these materials if you need an anatomy refresher.
--Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
This book gets into the idea of the accelerator and brakes metaphor for sexual desire, how it's normal to experience receptive desire first (you are turned on when someone wants you), how the clitoral map is much larger than you thought it was, how pleasure often precedes desire for women. There's a bit of misandry in there, vague one liners about the patriarchy, but I could ignore it. I first heard about it from Katherine Mangu-Ward on Reason Roundtable. The cover is an unzipped coin purse in a lovely salmon color ;)
--The GOOP lab episode on Netflix featuring sex educator Betty Dodson
This gal must be in her 70s or 80s by now. You'll see her coaching one of her colleagues through orgasm on camera. I can't believe I'm saying this, but if there was actual porn for women, it would be like this: beautifully lit, voluntary, artistic, and most importantly, genuine.
Sarah and Nancy, you ladies are such a joy to listen to. I stayed up way too late listening to this episode, but it’s worth every minute of lost sleep. And you absolutely have the BEST show notes! I’m already an episode into LuLa Rich--omfg!! 😳 I think in my next life I’ll be Mormon.
Good luck at tonight’s event! 😊
A spicy podcast for a chilly morning walk!
-- Hot Springs -- I enjoyed walking through the restored baths that are part of the National Park. Worth a visit.
-- Looking forward to see the documentary -- so impressed with the funding response to Sundance's unforced error. This is a film that I might never have heard of except for this. I'm sure there are films that come to Sundance, have a moderate or lackluster reception, and more or less fall into obscurity. This response is a variation on the "Streisand Effect" -- now I'm going to make sure I see this film and support the filmmaker.
-- LuLaRich -- never heard of this, looks like it's worth a watch.
-- Black Water -- I've got it from the library, will start it today. Old enough to remember when all of that happened.
-- looking forward to this evening!
am pretty sure that show was the Practice
Also. Stupid algorithm. Lulurowe doc was recommended to me.
I was already totally on Meg Smaker's side, so I wasn't sure I needed to spend 3 hours on a Sam Harris podcast about it, but -- wow, it is really worth it. Such a go-getter, 10x braver than I'll ever be. What a story. Sarah and Nancy has a good summary of the podcast on this episode, but there is so much more. Highly recommended. I so want this film and the story of its cancellation to be some kind of game-changer. Thank you for covering this.
IMO it's only straight, white men who aren't allowed to write about bad behavior. If you're a promiscuous gay man, or a black gang member, or an undocumented immigrant with a heroin addiction, then writing about your bad behavior will be applauded for its honesty.
I didn't recognize Alex's name, but it turns out I had read a cover story by him a few months ago the international version of The Spectator, a piece on why people from the more liberal North are ruining Miami. The author? Alex Perez! It was a fun and fast read.
https://spectatorworld.com/topic/miami-rising-third-city/
OMG I do love a good clit convo! I'm sure you're familiar with some of these titles, but for the group at large, do check out these materials if you need an anatomy refresher.
--Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
This book gets into the idea of the accelerator and brakes metaphor for sexual desire, how it's normal to experience receptive desire first (you are turned on when someone wants you), how the clitoral map is much larger than you thought it was, how pleasure often precedes desire for women. There's a bit of misandry in there, vague one liners about the patriarchy, but I could ignore it. I first heard about it from Katherine Mangu-Ward on Reason Roundtable. The cover is an unzipped coin purse in a lovely salmon color ;)
--The GOOP lab episode on Netflix featuring sex educator Betty Dodson
This gal must be in her 70s or 80s by now. You'll see her coaching one of her colleagues through orgasm on camera. I can't believe I'm saying this, but if there was actual porn for women, it would be like this: beautifully lit, voluntary, artistic, and most importantly, genuine.
Any connection to the excellent outro song and the final topic of conversation here, maybe?
Ha - I don't think so, only that I am obsessed with the song and listened to it at least a dozen times yesterday... - NR
I wasn't trying to be crude. I guess all the talk of clitoral jurisdiction and labial pulchritude...I just had it on the brain. It's a great song.