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Strange CountryShirley JacksonShirley Jackson has had a resurgence this century, her works being turned into successful series and movies. But when she was writing in the mid-20th century, she had to contend with sexism, a philandering husband, a cold mother, and male reviewers who didn’t get her writing about the plight of women. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite your sources: Cooke, Rachel, et al. “Laurence Jackson Hyman on his mother Shirley: 'Her work is so relevant now….'” The Guardian, 12 December 2016, https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/dec/12/laurence...2022-12-0856 min
LOADSThat‘s So Nouveau RicheThis iteration of the fever dream sees me slip into vocal fry a few more times than is comfortable, and also announce that I haven't sworn that much after having had on average every fifth word up until then be an expletive.2021-10-1329 min
LOADSSeason 2: The Canadian DreamAfter a brief hiatus to experience reality, I have had enough and am back to the echo chamber of my own mind. Here's what you missed in the meantime.2021-08-2427 min
LOADSCheap Thrills & Unreasonable FearsThis episode covers everything from why I am personally not afraid of the vaccine to the most traumatic thing that happened in 2020. I evaluate your answers to a question I asked and there's one conclusion - to each their own.2021-02-0328 minLOADSThe Perks of Being BasicThis week it's all about social media, whether it's targeted ads or the life story of some girl you met in the bathroom of the Globe circa 2017. Also, I try get my head around the implications of being a would-be basic bitch.2020-10-1909 minLOADSCornflakes & ConsumerismThere is a 5 minute blooper reel of sighs and swears to supplement this episode, available on request.2020-10-1224 minLOADSHere We Go AgainThis episode celebrates an important anniversary for Zo and talks about the impending threat of another lockdown. Let's do it right this time.2020-10-0521 minLOADSCold Showers & Tote BagsThis time I talk about the new-age wholesome flex and how a simple food intolerance test can bring your entire world crashing down with one email.2020-09-2800 min
LOADSStop Being So LameThe first part of this sounds a bit like a cry for help but I'm back to my dismissive and judgemental swing of things after a couple of minutes I swear, and I weigh in on the politics of paying on a first date.2020-08-0300 minLOADSZoom Culture & Jam DonutsI shout at myself to stop clicking my nails together at least 4 times throughout the duration of this and mull over the concept of my personality finally going stale.2020-05-1400 minLOADSMemorable Insults & Tepid SoupAt least my delusions still sound cohesive enough to upload for public consumption I guess. For now.2020-04-1200 minLOADSRetail TherapyCan you replace real, human interactions with online shopping? Temporarily, at least.2020-03-2800 minLOADSQuasi-QuarantineThe first rung on the ladder of my descent into complete delirium. And a few bits.2020-03-2200 minLOADSSorry I'm A Bit Drunk2020-02-2500 minLOADSDating Apps & Diet Coke2020-02-0900 min