932. - Jeremy O. Harris
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In this lively and often absurd episode of How Long Gone, hosts Chris Black and Jason are joined by playwright and filmmaker Jeremy O'Harris, who recounts his recent 23-day stay in a Japanese jail—where he was detained on a minor charge and ended up forming a close bond with fellow inmates, including a Japanese man teaching himself English and a former karate champion. The conversation spirals into a mix of dark humor, cultural commentary, and personal confessions, touching on everything from the absurdity of modern social trends (like 'philosophy clubs' and 'reading meetups') to the performative nature of fame and masculinity. Jeremy also discusses his new film, *Eusexia*—a 71-minute indie movie co-written with Charlie XCX that explores lesbian relationships through volcanic metaphors—while the hosts debate everything from gay aesthetics to the ethics of online attention and the allure of 'chaotic good' straight men. The episode is a chaotic, self-aware celebration of identity, art, and the absurdity of modern life.
Being in jail in Japan was surprisingly civil and structured, with daily routines and even a 30-minute PT session.
The real trauma of incarceration wasn't the jail itself, but the loss of phone access and the psychological withdrawal from digital life.
Jeremy’s new film *Eusexia* is intentionally low-stakes and anti-capitalist—designed to be seen, not to win awards.
The hosts debate the ethics of online attention, with Chris arguing that liking things on Instagram is like 'jacking off'—a substitute for real engagement.
There’s a deep, playful critique of 'performative masculinity' and the cultural obsession with 'chaotic good' straight men who are charming but emotionally unavailable.
The Hangover Pilates & Rental Car Catastrophe
Chris opens the episode with a chaotic morning involving a dead car battery, a surly tow truck driver, and a surreal sense of disorientation, setting the tone for the episode’s absurdist energy.
The Rise of the 'Intellectual' Nightlife
“I've had quite enough of this shit. I've had quite enough of this shit, but I mean it's like- I would say out is saying stuff like that out loud.”
Interpol Opening for Sombra: A Cultural Clash
The hosts reflect on the controversy of Interpol opening for Sombra, questioning whether it’s a humiliation or a strategic opportunity, and debate the generational gap in music taste.
Paul Smith Party & the Pink Wall Experience
Chris recounts a private, Instagrammable party at Paul Smith’s iconic pink wall, where he and friends indulged in a mix of luxury, cringe, and self-aware performance—like a 'glory hole with British menswear'.
Jeremy O'Harris’ Japanese Jail Experience
“He’s the number four best like karate master in all of Japan. Supposed to go to the Olympics in 2020 and that's why he's freaking out and crying.”
“Jacking off ain't having sex. You know what I'm saying? Ooh, that's – you know, that's a good way to put it.”
“He’s the number four best like karate master in all of Japan. Supposed to go to the Olympics in 2020 and that's why he's freaking out and crying.”
“I would dream about group chats. I would like have phantom notification sounds in my head.”
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Sam Levinson
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Lena Dunham
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