91: Jon Ronson: Creator of The Last Days of August and The Butterfly Effect

Jon Ronson is a brilliant, award winning journalist, author and documentary maker. He has many accolades to his name, but most recently he's done two serial podcasts on the adult industry: The Butterfly Effect and The Last Days of August. In this interview he reveals how his research on the porn industry radically changed his perspective, and how his story on the tragic death of August Ames affected him on a personal level. This is poignant and deeply intimate episode, where both Holly and Jon face confront some very serious topics about cyber bullying, mental health, suicide, and how to draw the line between ethical journalism and exploitation.  Support our show by supporting our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by the Calm app. In an increasingly hectic world, the Calm app helps you relax with soothing music, meditations, and so much more. Visit Calm.com/holly to get 25% off your first month! Want more from this podcast? Get access to tons of perks by joining my Patreon! We have exclusive bonus content with stars such as Honey Gold, Alex Grey, Scarlett Sage and Molly Stewart, and Holly has her own behind-the-scenes podcast with her hilarious PA Eva, you gotta listen! Also watch the show live and get cool gifts like signed prints. Join our community now at Patreon.com/hollyrandallunfiltered Don't forget you can always email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (424) 216-6967 and we just might play it on the air (keep it short and sweet please).