get ready to listen to commune history! we've brought on our first ever guest, lilly, to discuss the hottest literature in town.

today's episode features a scintillating (and silly) discussion about our history with smut and dark romance. lilly gives us an overview of her favorite and least favorite tropes, authors, and provides us with some memorable quotes.

please keep those headphones in if you're in public, because this episode is nsfw.

this was super fun to record so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

tw for discussions of abuse and sexual assault

*btw every time lilly says mina kane she meant monty jay

this episode seeks to answer the age-old question: will a night out on the town heal you? over the years, we've discovered that the answer is complicated.

tune in this week to hear our epic highs and lows of going out, what's been on sid's mind this week, and a dc partying itinerary for both friends and enemies.

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if you've ever wanted to learn our letterboxd top four, we're here to do you one better. in this week's episode, we sit down to discuss our four favorite movies, tv shows, books, and albums that have shaped our lives (hence the title sweet sixteen).

yes we have many honorable mentions, we're indecisive, get over it.

if you're a real one, at least one thing we mention will be on your list. if not, it's a great way to get recommendations. we won't judge!

we hope you enjoy us chatting about some of our favorite works of art and media. let us know what your top four are on instagram @thecommunepod

kicking off a new series on the pod called Mama Let's Research, where we do a deep dive into what we think our listeners need to know.

this week features a look at some of the boyfriends your favorite celebrities love, but who you probably don't know enough about to care.

people/places/things also catching strays this episode include:

• georgetown
• method acting
• jk rowling
• getting married at 22
• hinge

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get a peek into the minds of two women brave enough to get on flights that crossed the atlantic ocean.

leave a comment if you went on a trip that changed your brain chemistry!

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Caroline and Sid welcome you to the Commune <3

(Please forgive us for any audio issues, we are not women in STEM yet)