A Special Place in Hell

<p>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, <a target="_blank" href="https://aspecialplace.substack.com/p/hell-freezes">here</a>, if you would like.)Love, </p><p>S&M</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aspecialplace.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">aspecialplace.substack.com</a>

<p>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. </p><p>The threesome cover Wilfred’s unique upbringing and current thoughts on race, academia, and the dating/mating crisis. </p><p></p><p>Links</p><p>* Wilfred’s books: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told-ebook/dp/B0BDZMZJ4C">Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com/Taboo-Facts-Cant-Talk-About/dp/162157928X">Taboo: 10 Facts You Can’t Talk About</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aspecialplace.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">aspecialplace.substack.com</a>

<p>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! </p><p>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. </p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aspecialplace.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">aspecialplace.substack.com</a>

<p>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.</p><p>Links </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YaG9xpu-WQKBPUi8yQ4HaDYQLUSa7Y3J/view">How to Succeed at a Mr. Beast Production</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/11/the-elite-college-students-who-cant-read-books/679945/">The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-k-12-education-in-a-post-literate-age/2014/03">K-12 Education in a Post-Literate Age</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnspeakablePodcast">Cheat on Sarah! Subscribe to Meghan's YouTube Channel</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aspecialplace.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">aspecialplace.substack.com</a>

<p>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. </p><p>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?</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://aspecialplace.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">aspecialplace.substack.com</a>