Gather round and hear the tale (or should we say TAIL) of Julie's recent emotional reckoning with the musical Cats (and also real cats)!   Then we'll deal with the cavalcade of stars at the DNC, this Pikachu character, and Margot Robbie – who is NOT basic anymore, as the posters for her new movie are aggressively telling us.   Can you wear a white suit if you're not Steve Martin in the 70's? You'll find out in episode 214.

Well, we've got what you've been waiting for: JULIE DISSECTS THE 1990 EROTIC DRAMA WHITE PALACE!

Also, Brian De Palma has some thoughts! What are you waiting for, a split screen?

Cher's the best, but episode 213 is pretty great too!

More desserts? I'll pray for you.

Hello there, How-Was-Your-Weeklies! Guess who's back? It's your pal Julie reporting live from the streets of New York Cit-ay.   Here's some things we need to discuss: Daddy issues, The OJ Simpson doc, The Tony's, and the patriotism of jury duty.   Are you a bodega cat? We love your work. Are you a bodega cat owner? Doubly so.   Also: Be sure to take notes on everything that is clarified in part one before part two, it is crucial information.

Julie found an Israel that isn't controversial, AT ALL!!!   In other news: Her neighbor is weirded out, she saw some amazing docs about an assortments of great characters (and Jeremy Scott is NOT one of them).   We find the exact recipe for a raising a good comedian, so be careful with that.   Julie also has some thoughts about which podcasts are good... keeping in mind this one is the best.   Why is there a glove? If you're a politician, you're about to find out!

Hey there, podcast loyalists! Julie saw the American Psycho musical (almost) 4 times, so you know what that means...   After a discussion of how it was great/why you shouldn't slice up ladies, we've got some thoughts on who understood the theme of the Met Gala. Double the carnage!   Are you a cartoon? Yes. Do you know how to correctly eat your hat? Probably not.   Look out Wendi & Jerry! It's Michael Stipe's beard AND IT'S GOT ZIKA!   A special note before we close out for the week: The world lost a very special person recently – and in her honor we're re-releasing an extended cut of Julie's interview with Michelle McNamara from 2011. Her genius is missed, but never forgotten.

Hello fellow podcast lovers, this week we discuss the 666 continuing reasons that P***** P******* is a scourge on this earth.   THEN! We'll breakdown American Horror Story and the equally terrifying and humorous fleece at REI.   Donna Karan has some thoughts about 9/11 and body suits, if you can handle it.   All of this and we've all lost 40lbs. Unless that invokes the patriarchy or something TAWDRY.   Don't be your own Eugene Landy!

Hello pals! James, are you reading this? How does it feel to be a garbage monster from theater hell, James?

Anyway there’s HamilTONS to discuss before it’s time for the annual “Oh, American Horror Story is a big expensive mess.”

The hits just keep on coming, as we discuss a date I went on with a man who skipped the flowers in lieu of a bouquet of opinions on women and comedy.

Then there’s some documentaries and cocaine we need to plow through before we bring it on home.

Spooky boo! 

A much less beloved jew may or may not be living in my building! GAAAAH!

 

Anyway this week we talk about my blood sugar, defensive writers, cats, Cats: The Musical, Tim Burton, and other pressing topics.

 

There is also Difficult People commentary for episodes 5 and 6 with none other than Scott King!

 

Faeries and cogs for each of you. Gadzooks!

Shelley Winters! Fudge! Ben Harper!

This week The Fat Jewish steals my bit about not being able to pronounce “Cathy Guisewite."

We then discuss two very well documented sets of debates: The Gore Vidal/William F. Buckley Jr. debates of ’68 AND The first Real Housewives of New York reunion episode.

All this and two episodes of Difficult People commentary with Scott King? YUP.

Are you a DJ listening to this podcast at your local HEROIN MCDONALD’S? One can only hope.   This week we explore the delicacy of eggs, the lack of a limit on sensitivity, and you get commentary on TWO episodes of DIFFICULT PEOPLE.   A tip of the bangs to the fine people (and geese) at Planned Parenthood!