EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 10 MIN
Things Don't Happen in August
from Gifted Underachievers · host Dobes and James Buchanan
Pat’s lolling on the GU lounge chair, ignoring emails. Why? BECAUSE IT’S AUGUST, she’s got a case of ennui, and fascism is in the air. Meanwhile, James has removed his kimono and privacy piece, and Pat can hardly bear to look.Questions for Listeners(Hop on over to our Substack page to leave a comment.)* What’s your August been like?* Is Z a code letter for Zero in your world?* Would you like to see a photo of James sunbathing?For Further ExplorationIs Fascism Tiring?https://news.berkeley.edu/2024/09/09/fascism-shattered-europe-a-century-ago-and-historians-hear-echoes-today-in-the-u-s/#:~:text=Politics%20&%20society%2C%20Research-,Fascism%20shattered%20Europe%20a%20century%20ago%20%E2%80%94%20and%20historians%20hear%20echoes,technology%20provoked%20extreme%20economic%20insecurity.Why August in Paris is the Worst Month: https://youtube.com/shorts/gBd7XzhoNpI?feature=sharedThanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse! Always free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com
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