76. She Ate, She Prayed, She Pulled That Book

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comThis week, we tackle:* Elizabeth Gilbert’s para-social relationship with her fans* Victimhood as status, online campaigns as feel-good mirage* Will Sarah defend Elizabeth Gilbert? Yes, she will.* Our Moderate MILF watched “The Idol,” and she has thoughts!* Is HBO’s new show a critique of our hyper-sexualized world, or a victim of it?* Which Britney Spears was the hottest Britney Spears? * Tom Wolfe gives a wedgie to the world* The greatness that is Rick Rubin