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1052: Doll Hotel, Perimenopausal Wife Guy & Swatting Nightmare

Oct 19, 2026 · 1h 2m

Summary

Suze and Sarah discuss Suze’s recent equine mental health certification, sharing humorous classroom anecdotes and insights on horse welfare. They also review the documentary "Sex Doll Hotel," debating its implications for harm reduction and objectification. The episode concludes with a discussion of a couple swatted 55 times after a comedian criticized Norm MacDonald, and a critique of a viral comedian’s take on the mental load.

Topics discussed

Airport run for mom and the struggle with early mornings Feeling under the weather and sponsor introduction Update on a former guest and concerns about salt intake Dating dynamics and planning a movie club Sarah's new certification program in equine mental health Academic imposter syndrome and professors' love of reality TV Classroom embarrassment and a misunderstanding about ropes Ethical concerns about horse handling and emotional breakdown Cozy Earth bedding sponsor segment and laundry mishap Discussion of a documentary on sex doll hotels in Asia Meal kit service sponsor segment The Norm MacDonald swatting incident and its aftermath Comedian impressions of perimenopause and mental load Michael McDonald reconnecting with his adopted son
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