Scaachi Koul

Game of Thrones, Season 5, Episode 3: So Many Beheadings!

A weekly conversation between an avid Game of Thrones fan, and someone who has actively avoided it until now.

Game of Thrones, Season 5, Episode 2: They're All Going To Die Anyway

A weekly conversation between an avid Game of Thrones fan, and someone who has actively avoided it until now.

Game of Thrones, Season 5, Episode 1: What's This Show's Wig Budget?

A weekly conversation between an avid Game of Thrones fan, and someone who has actively avoided it until now.

My Mother's (Terrified) Daughter

Growing up, my mother's fearlessness let me pretend I was brave. But as she's grown more anxious, I feel the power of her protection lift.

Notable Mugs: Joaquin Phoenix

"That scar is a reminder that he’s just a guy and not, say, a bored show husky I also want to have sex with."

Dry January: A Failure

A cleanse should help you cherish the glory of a healthy body. But what if it just makes you fixate on the toxins you can't quite rid yourself of?

Impatiently Waiting for the Horror of Death

How do you argue with someone who won't stop reminding you that they're going to die?

The Year In Being Less of a Liar

On finally telling your parents you have romantic feelings for a fellow adult.