The Commune Pod

after months of begging, caroline's roommate molly finally joined the podcast to discuss how they met, what artists defined their epic peaks (and crashouts), and how music has shaped their lives.sorry for the wonky audio, this was recorded live in the stu (caroline and molly's dining room).insta: @thecommunepod

caroline returns from vacation for a very exciting yap session. this week the commune discusses gaylors, the love island reunion, and our shared love of fashion. insta @thecommunepod

bestie of the pod regan joins sid to talk about the important things in life - the romans giving themselves lead poisoning, how men canonically suck in greek mythology, and regan's possession of a property brothers sexy calendar.

Caroline and Sid chat about the politics of food, how fascism and colonialism oppress culture through food, and the power behind what we eat. Anthony Bourdain mentioned.

this week, we sat down to discuss Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler. our chat included analyzation of the near dystopia the book presents, afrofuturism, and the conclusion that community is everything <3pls ignore sid's bangles clacking about during the episode...

today we are spilling all the tea. are you a chop hoe? are you wondering what caroline and sid's past dating life looked like? tune in to hear about our traumas and how we may be too safe of a space for people.

one thing to know about us? we are working girls! tune in this week to hear us discuss our epic highs and lows of our employment history. let this be a public service announcement that food service workers are national heroes.insta @thecommunepod

enjoy a silly episode where we discuss what we've been loving this summer, as well as a highly-professional ranking of the best kisses in mediainsta @thecommunepod

another tv episode because we are nothing if not consistent. this episode features caroline's twin grace, so there will be occasional loudness due to sheer hatred of some of these boys. enjoy us trashing on some of the most diabolical characters put to screen. insta @thecommunepod

as two readers, we'd be remiss if we didn't talk about the rise of book bans. sid quizzes caroline on content that gets famous books banned, we discuss our favorites from school, and how book bans are a tool of fascism.this month, we're also trying out a book club, so read parable of the sower by july 31st for our discussion on it!what are some of your favorite banned books?insta @thecommunepod

we bring you some of our best brain rot today with an episode all about our favorite reality tv. you either love to hate it, hate to love it, or a secret third thing (love to love it, like we do). have fun and tell us your favorite reality show in the comments!insta: @thecommunepod

friend of the pod and archaeology legend naomi joins sid to talk about her research, digging in oaxaca,and being trans in archaeology. we may even talk about jojo siwa, and discover the purpose of life!! she is the coolest girl we know, so go ahead and pour yourself a glass of wine, sit on your porch, and listen to this immersive asmr episode. (sorry for no jingle this week!)

in caroline's first solo hosting gig, she's joined by naomi, a master's-prepared public health legend. she came prepared, so sit back for an informative episode that is guaranteed to teach you something new about reproductive health!proof naomi knows her stuff:https://msmagazine.com/2025/04/09/a-post-dobbs-alternative-for-reproductive-autonomy-menstrual-regulation/https://publichealthpost.org/health-equity/brutality-behind-bars-forced-sterilization-in-prisons/https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360282906_The_Impact_of_Climate_Change_on_Black_Girls'_and_Women's_Health_Using_Theory_to_Mitigate_and_Organize

get ready to listen to commune history! we've brought on our first ever guest, lilly, to discuss the hottest literature in town. today's episode features a scintillating (and silly) discussion about our history with smut and dark romance. lilly gives us an overview of her favorite and least favorite tropes, authors, and provides us with some memorable quotes.please keep those headphones in if you're in public, because this episode is nsfw.this was super fun to record so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!tw for discussions of abuse and sexual assault*btw every time lilly says mina kane she meant monty jay

this episode seeks to answer the age-old question: will a night out on the town heal you? over the years, we've discovered that the answer is complicated. tune in this week to hear our epic highs and lows of going out, what's been on sid's mind this week, and a dc partying itinerary for both friends and enemies.follow us on insta @thecommunepod

if you've ever wanted to learn our letterboxd top four, we're here to do you one better. in this week's episode, we sit down to discuss our four favorite movies, tv shows, books, and albums that have shaped our lives (hence the title sweet sixteen). yes we have many honorable mentions, we're indecisive, get over it.if you're a real one, at least one thing we mention will be on your list. if not, it's a great way to get recommendations. we won't judge!we hope you enjoy us chatting about some of our favorite works of art and media. let us know what your top four are on instagram @thecommunepod

kicking off a new series on the pod called Mama Let's Research, where we do a deep dive into what we think our listeners need to know.this week features a look at some of the boyfriends your favorite celebrities love, but who you probably don't know enough about to care.people/places/things also catching strays this episode include:georgetownmethod actingjk rowlinggetting married at 22hingedon't forget to follow us on insta for more content @thecommunepod

get a peek into the minds of two women brave enough to get on flights that crossed the atlantic ocean. leave a comment if you went on a trip that changed your brain chemistry!follow the insta for silly memes and updates on our creative process: thecommunepod

Caroline and Sid welcome you to the Commune <3(Please forgive us for any audio issues, we are not women in STEM yet)