Content Consumed: Dennis Rodman and Only Murders in the Building

Hello, hi, hey! Happy Tuesday. How’s everyone’s week going so far?

In today’s edition of Content Consumed, we’re chit-chatting about:
🪆 Dennis Rodman’s diplomatic mission to Russia
🍁 Why I’m waiting to watch Only Murders In The Building
📥 On my desk this week: books, magazines, etc.
🎶 DJ Khaled’s new album
🍴 What happens when nutritionists get eating disorders?

Dennis Rodman, American diplomat

Dennis Rodman—former NBA superstar, unofficial U.S. diplomatic negotiator, and BFF to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un—wants to free detained WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russia, where she’s been sentenced to 9 years in a Russian penal colony for drug offenses (specifically, hash oil in her luggage).

No, the White House isn’t thrilled with this, saying that “anything other than negotiating further through the established channel is likely to complicate and hinder those release efforts.”

“I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” Rodman said prior to the White House’s statement. Apparently, the only permission needed is a visa from Moscow, so he must’ve gotten that.

Will The Worm solve the Russia problem and free Griner? Maybe even put an end to the war in Ukraine? We’ll find out, next week on… Dennis the Diplomat.

I’m waiting to watch Only Murders In The Building

I firmly believe the show Only Murders In The Building should only be watched when temperatures dip below 60 degrees. I need to be able to put on my coziest robe, light some candles, brew a spiked apple cider, and watch the leaves fall outside my window. The wardrobes, the weather, and the vibes of the show don’t leave me any other option!

So, I’ve been waiting to watch season 2 until October. On October 1, I’ll hit play on the season 2 premiere, aggressively online shop for every coat and every pair of booties that Selena Gomez’s character wears, and break out all my fall/Halloween decor.

And yeah, the news that Paul Rudd is joining season 3 is certainly a draw to continue watching the show.

On my desk this week…

This week, I’m bouncing between four novels, books, and magazines.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow — Gabrielle Zevin

Holy shit, yes. It’s everything everyone has said it is. I’m almost a third of the way through and it’s taking every ounce of willpower I have not to call out of work and read it for seven hours straight and finish it today. But I need to savor it. I need to savor the beautiful writing, the depth of characters, the heartwrenching interpersonal conflicts, the academic critique on the world of video game building and play… god, everything. I can’t recommend this enough. I wish I could link you to reviews to convince you but I’m scared of spoiling things for myself. Just trust me. If just the first third of this book was this good and the rest sucks, I’d be perfectly happy.

Bird by Bird: Instructions on Writing and Life—Anne Lamott

Books about writing always leave me in a precarious state. Sometimes, I get frustrated. Because sometimes the advice is nonsense. But also sometimes the advice is really good, and I’m sent spiraling, because maybe I’ll never be as good of a writer as I want to be and it’s pointless to even try. But sometimes, these writing books about writing are a fantastic source of inspiration and I can barely get through two pages without putting it down and opening my latest piece to, well, write. I’m really enjoying this one so far—Anne Lamott’s work is accessible, balanced, and fresh, even with this particular book being 25+ years old.

Love Your Gut—Dr. Megan Rossi

Look, I’m gonna spare you the details. I’ve got gut issues. And hey, a lot of us do! And this year, I’ve been really diving into diagnoses and solutions for the daily bloating and other problems I’m dealing with. So far, I’ve determined I’m certainly gluten-intolerant and I don’t react well to lactose either. But this book is helping me with the science of it all, not just anecdotal evidence. I’m enjoying getting into the nitty gritty of small intestine enzymes while receiving practical advice, like taking short walks after dinner.

Condé Nast Traveler’s September/October issue

This season’s issue focuses on the future of travel. Space tourism, ecohotels, floating cities, the metaverse, vertical parks, environmental sustainability, upcycled gear—all featured in this issue, which arrived in my mailbox this morning.

DJ Khaled’s holy scripture, a.k.a. a new album

I don’t remember the last time I thought about DJ Khaled. Maybe when he got lost in the middle of Miami’s waters on his jet ski? But he still exists, believe it or not! And can put together a pretty impressive album lineup, all things considered.

In his new album God Did, which includes Allah as a producer (I will not provide additional comment here), DJ Khaled has wrangled artists like Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, Dr. Dre, Future, Kanye, Eminem, SZA, Kodak Black, Travis Scott, Latto, and Juice WRLD.

I’ll catch ya Friday with my review.

When nutritionists have eating disorders

Could your nutritionist have an eating disorder? And what happens when they do? In this piece from Bustle, our opening anecdotal story comes from a former nutrition director for Biggest Loser. Her disorder developed after she struggled to lose weight after her first pregnancy, then took it too far after she eventually did drop her goal weight. Soon, she was eating just five pieces of food a day.

So, how do you avoid obsessing about food when thinking about it is literally your job?

That’s the question that this nutritionist and many others face, especially when their work and recommendations start to affect their clients dealing with similar disordered eating problems.

Read the full piece here. Trigger warning for those dealing with eating disorders.

Whew! I’ve been consuming a lot of content today, I guess. Hope you enjoyed! Be sure to subscribe to this Medium column if you’d like to see Content Consumed in your feed every weekday.

Lots of love,
Casey