A Special Place in Hell

Meghan Daum & Sarah Haider
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Two girls, one podcast. aspecialplace.substack.com

  1. Adios Amigos: The Special Place Finale

    11/10/2024

    Adios Amigos: The Special Place Finale

    On this most special episode, the ladiex say a tearless goodbye to the campaign of Kamala Harris, as well as to our little podcast. Yes, you read that right: This is the Very 👏 Last 👏 Episode 👏. After we are gone, we hope you finally realize how much we meant to you, and wallow in regret for not showing it nearly enough. But in all seriousness—you guys have been the best audience we could have wished for, and we will miss you! (Read more about our decision, here, if you would like.)Love, S&M This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 23m

  2. 11/04/2024

    Wilfred Reilly: Race, Dating Crisis, Matt Walsh

    As a gesture of goodwill, we interrupt the election doom/analysis-vomit to bring you a calm, collected, and pre-recorded conversation with political scientist Wilfred Reilly.  The threesome cover Wilfred’s unique upbringing and current thoughts on race, academia, and the dating/mating crisis. Links * Wilfred’s books: Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me, Taboo: 10 Facts You Can’t Talk About This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 26m

  3. 10/25/2024

    Don't Blame Us (Penelope Trunk Returns)

    In this episode, Penelope Trunk returns for another session of therapeutic sado-masochism. We relay listeners’ most personal questions and Penelope duly dismisses their trauma and punishes them for such public displays of vulnerability—everyone wins! We hope this leaves you with a sense of relief and lightness. It’s like a deep tissue massage for your (lame) psyche. And if not, don’t blame us. You knew what you were getting into. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 28m

  4. 10/05/2024

    Posting in a Post-Literate Age, or How We SURVIVED Mr. Beast Job Training

    On this episode of A Special Place, the ladies decide to get their act together and learn how to do this YouTube e-lady thing right. But first, a tribute to the heroes at the Rescue the Republic rally, who dared to believe they can still draw a crowd. Finally, some handwringing about Kids These Days, and the anti-natalism conspiracy of car seat regulations. Links * How to Succeed at a Mr. Beast Production * The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books * K-12 Education in a Post-Literate Age * Cheat on Sarah! Subscribe to Meghan's YouTube Channel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 18m

  5. 09/28/2024

    When Nudes Attack!

    On this sexploitative episode, the ladies discuss (disapprovingly, duh) a variety of recent steamy scandals: Olivia Nuzzi / RFK Jr. sexts, ex-COVID czar Jay Varma's pandemic sex parties, Chris Rufo's alleged Ashley Madison account, and more. Does anyone know how to have normal adulterous sex anymore? Where can Sarah get MDMA? Will Meghan, who just learned that eggplant emojis aren't invitations to go to the farmer's market, ever get the hang of emoji seduction? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 19m

  6. 09/15/2024

    Joe Rogan, Bro King of Austin?

    On this already-stale episode, the ladies discuss the past week’s debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, before delving into the more politically salient topic of Joe Rogan’s Austin kingdom. Finally, thoughts on the finer points of eating cats. Links * How Joe Rogan Remade Austin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 26m

  7. 09/08/2024

    Parental Estrangement as Self-Care

    On this episode, the ladies try and uncover the mysteries of AI, and whether it is about to take their jobs. Meghan says no, but is she in denial? Then, should you divorce your mom for worrying about your eternal soul? Is going "no contact" with grandma a form of self-care? Links * Why A.I. Isn’t Going to Make Art * Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact” With Their Parents This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 21m

  8. 08/29/2024

    Escape From NPR: Uri Berliner Visits Hell

    In this episode, the girlx welcome special guestx Uri Berliner, journalist and famed NPR critic/apostate. Uri discusses his youthful attraction to public radio and how the slow erosion of many its ideals led to his decision to air his critique in the Free Press -- and, shortly thereafter, make his exit. He also reflects on how things have gone since the big leap. Was selling his soul to Bari Weiss worth it? (How can the girlx manage to do the same?) Note: This episode was recorded on June 18. Uri has since joined The Free Press as a senior editor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

    1h 13m
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Two girls, one podcast. aspecialplace.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Meghan Daum & Sarah Haider
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Meghan Daum & Sarah Haider
  • Show Website
    A Special Place in Hell