Katie Herzog, a journalist known for her insights on internet culture, shares her personal journey with alcohol and the transformative effects of naltrexone. She and Josh discuss the societal stigma surrounding addiction and the misleading myths about alcoholism. They navigate the challenges of maintaining relationships while confronting personal drinking habits and how different treatment methods can reshape our understanding of sobriety. Their candid conversation touches on pandemic-related struggles and the evolving landscape of addiction treatment.

Jesse Singal struggles to plan a party while Katie Herzog explores the controversy over JK Rowling's views on gender issues in gaming. They discuss how the controversy spills over to the gaming press, Discord, and Twitch. Also, the podcast includes a discussion about Armie Hammer's career and controversies, including allegations of predation and cannibalistic behavior.

Journalist Katie Herzog joins the podcast to discuss her experiences as a lesbian in the LGBTQ+ community, reflections on her influential article about detransitioners, repressed memories, psychotherapy, nonbinary identities, and the controversial topic of preferred pronouns.

Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal discuss handling violent protesters on campus, free speech vs. harassment, cancel culture, trans athletes bill, biological males in women's spaces, and more.

Discussion on why many women have stopped identifying as lesbians and started identifying as non-binary and bisexual, passing privilege and social attitudes towards tomboys, impact of AIDS on gay activism, 'gays against groomers' phenomenon, and drag queen story hour in the UK