Death, Sex & Money Stories About Death, Sex and Money to Start the New Year
Jan 6, 2026
In this engaging episode, comedian Phoebe Robinson, known for her work on Two Dope Queens, performs a hilarious reading of 'Cat Owner,' which explores the awkward dynamics of dating and pet ownership. Stage actor Peter Francis James brings Oscar Wilde's 'The Model Millionaire' to life, highlighting generosity and unexpected wealth. Acclaimed actress Amy Ryan reads 'You Again,' a touching story about revisiting past moments in love and the beauty of improvisation. Each story brilliantly weaves together themes of death, sex, and money.
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Begin Mornings With Quiet Rituals
- Start each morning with reading or a walk before consuming headlines and notifications.
- Use small daily rituals to bring creativity and nourishment into your life.
Cringe Leads To Connection
- Stories about death, sex, and money provoke shame but can also create connection.
- Reading short stories offers a quick emotional fix comparable to chatting with AI but with human authenticity.
Why Certain Topics Push People Away
- Death, sex, and money each spark shame and embarrassment, pushing people to seek anonymous outlets like AI.
- But human-written stories resist that anonymity and invite communal empathy.
