Every affair has its origin story. At “Smoke Em,” ours began when Sarah wrote an article Nancy appreciated so much she called her on the phone. One year later, they’re together in Nancy’s Chinatown recording studio, teeing up episode 68, including:
Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon getting the heave-ho on the same day and what this might portend for TV news
You gonna trust Ben Dreyfuss?
Blue checkmarks: Who cares?
“Blocked and Reported” makes a case for why you might care
Podcast names that (thank God) didn’t make the cut
Amanda Fortini, awesome writer
Cokie Roberts gives marriage advice
Nancy’s fave part of “Smoke” so far (hint: it involves Sarah’s writing!)
Meanwhile Sarah reminisces about … Pop Rocks?
Nancy makes kick-ass fake animal noises
What did we teach each other?
That time David Sedaris tried to avoid writing in the first person
Nancy’s least favorite words are …
FIRE is the new ACLU
Sarah gives Nancy an anniversary gift, firmly establishing who the wife is in this relationship, and who the husband.
And much more!
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68. One Year, Baby!