219. Joan Didion Is Really Having A Moment

Done & Dunne

Hemlock Creatives

True Crime, History

4.7 • 630 Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Investigators, it is a double drop week here on Done and Dunne! We turn our focus in this episode to Nick’s sister-in-law Joan Didion, wo is really having a moment this month! The archives of Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne are available now at the New York Public Library, after their acquisition in 2023. Additionally, there is a whole new work from Joan dropping April 22 – today – titled Notes to John. This release gives an alternative insight into Joan Didion about her work, motherhood, and the loss of her daughter, Quintana Roo, just two short years after the death of John Gregory Dunne. Lots of moments happening with our favorite sister-in-law – all the details happening here in this springtime bonus! See sources and more at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It starts with a swell.
0:01.9	Rich, warming pumpkin spice flavors, then a splash.
0:06.1	Hot, freshly pulled espresso.
0:08.3	Starbucks signature, of course.
0:10.2	Whipped cream topping, a dusting of that cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove spice blend.
0:16.4	It ends with a sip.
0:18.1	Hot or iced.
0:19.9	Pumpkin spice latte. It's here and pouring now at Starbucks near you.
0:25.4	Hey, what can I get started for you?
0:27.3	Subject to availability while stocks last.
0:30.3	Welcome to Dun & Dunn.
0:32.6	I'm Alicia, your hostess on this podcast journey, All Things Dominic Dunn, where everything connects into our universe.
0:42.5	This week, his sister-in-law is having a real moment from the afterlife. Thank you for joining me for
0:50.6	what is a double drop this week as we catch up with some Joan Didion news. Two big things
0:57.6	going on in the land of Joan these days, a collection of her papers and a new work releasing today,
1:05.6	April 22nd, when this drops on the main feed. And this surprise extra bonus for the week,
1:12.2	we are going to dip into these two big things happening in the land of Joan Didion.
1:18.4	Of course, by association, her husband, John Gregory Dunn, was Dominic's brother.
1:24.4	John Gregory Dunn is all over this one, too.
1:30.3	Let's investigate. Hey friends, first up, it's a whole brand new archive to investigate.
1:52.4	This is some incredible news.
1:54.3	I'm really excited about this one.
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