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There have never been three people less qualified to talk about sororities, but on today’s episode that’s exactly what we’re discussing. Inspired by Max’s new documentary, Bama Rush, we’re discussing the impact of these storied institutions.  Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/10/fashion/sorority-ivy-league-feminists.html https://...

Remember the good old days, when people were trapped in marriages unless they could prove someone was, “at fault.” Yeah, us either. The right to a “no-fault” divorce has been a given for a long time. But if the right has anything to say about it, this is a right that could soon become a thing of the past. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.salon.com/...

From ancient Venetian sex workers to the Cannes film festival, high heels have had quite the history. Today we’re talking about the shoes we rarely wear, but are just so pretty. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.vogue.com/article/barefoot-cannes https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-13/why-do-we-wear-high-heeled-shoes/9135936 https://nypost.com/2015/0...

We’re back with a third installment of our series on female cult leaders. This time we’re featuring an online cult leader who has taken Teal Swan’s playbook and run with it: Liana Shanti. Grab your coffee enemas and listen in. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://youtube.com/@shemystic https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/the-lemurian-sisters-jennings-brown...

We’re back with the second installment of our series on female cult leaders. We’re introducing you to Sheryl Ruthven, or Sheryl Walker, or, as we affectionately refer to her, the Kitty Cat Cult lady. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://sojo.net/articles/when-strange-belief-turns-harmful https://youtu.be/DTaiwDA0tR4 https://open.spotify.com/show/1s4vovGkxJ...

Ever feel like “fight or flight” doesn’t really cover it? Well, you’re right! Today we’re covering some other trauma responses, “freeze” and “fawn.” We’re also talking about why it’s so important to acknowledge them and know more about them. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-does-fight-flight-freeze-fawn-mean#:~:text=The...

Is that an episode in our pocket or are we just happy to see you? Pockets are the actual answer to what women REALLY want. Today we’re talking about the history of pockets and why the patriarchy just does not want us to have the storage space! Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://kingandallen.co.uk/journal/2020/the-surprising-history-of-pockets/ https://ww...

From Tennessee’s latest shenanigans to our new friend/fiend “Liz” Holmes, we missed a BUNCH. Catch up with us. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/07/1168705480/tennessee-expel-three-other-states-law https://www.npr.org/2023/04/12/1169444850/justin-pearson-vote-memphis-tennessee-house https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2023...

We have an update on the Tennessee police department sex scandal that made national news a few months ago. And we finally have a chance to get our two cents in. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://nypost.com/web-stories/everything-to-know-about-the-tennessee-police-officer-sex-scandal/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/tennessee-ex-cop-sue...

This week we’re tossing around an important question. Where do you draw the line between respecting cultures in other parts of the world and respecting human rights? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/ethics-resources/ethical-decision-making/when-rights-and-cultures-collide/ https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human...

Katrina and Rynn bring some interesting pieces of women’s history we’re betting you’ve never heard of! Also Mitch is present. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://whyy.org/episodes/the-american-plan-the-governments-incarceration-of-promiscuous-women/#:~:text=Guest%3A%20Scott%20Stern&text=The%20program%2C%20known%20as%20the,%2C%20work%20houses%2C%20and%...

Tennessee’s made the national news again. As usual, we’re SOOO proud. This week we’re sampling just a few of the bills that are embarrassing us. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/02/03/silly-season/ https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/03/15/house-committee-moves-forward-a-bill-to-allow-narrow-exceptions-to-tennessees-abortion-law...

We are revisiting Dr. Jones's wisdom. We were so lucky to be joined by the incomparable Dr. Alisha Lola Jones who shared her wisdom on how white people can do better in our current climate - and always. White people who have decided they’re one of the “good” ones are not part of the solution, friends. This is a content-packed two part episode! You’ll have to wait until next week for Part 2! https:...

We are revisiting Dr. Jones's wisdom. We were so lucky to be joined by the incomparable Dr. Alisha Lola Jones who shared her wisdom on how white people can do better in our current climate - and always. White people who have decided they’re one of the “good” ones are not part of the solution, friends. This is a content-packed two part episode! You’ll have to wait until next week for Part 2! https:...

We are revisiting Calvin's wisdom. The Reverend Calvin Taylor Skinner joined us to give some much needed perspective on the current racial climate. He is a minister, community bridge builder, and truly wonderful human. Recommended Reading: “The History of White People” - Nell Irvin Painter “Blacks in Appalachia” - William H. Turner “They Were Her Property” - Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers “Algorithms o...

Ever been told to look on the bright side or forced to adhere to “good vibes only”? Yeah, us too. This week we’re positively anti-toxic positivity. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958 https://thespark.company/blogs/news/give-us-a-smile-love-why-toxic-positivity-is-a-feminist-issue https://www.inspireds...

Are you a chatty Cathy? Or maybe a Gabby Gabriella? Society has long taken it for granted that women are more talkative than men, but is that backed up by science? This week we’re talking about this stereotype and if it does any damage. Also, what the hell does it have to do with holiday cards? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://static1.squarespace.com/s...

We continue our chat with Commissioner Lundy about the issues in Knox County and talk about how these issues impact our culture on a larger scale. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://open.spotify.com/episode/22Tyy8YzI6emeD3lZa6Y28?si=b9yofgUDQjKL5Wz2l3joNg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0eFL5HJejQHZrdgAFdPnOm https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/knox-...

Our friend, Commissioner Dasha Lundy, is back to talk about some unfortunate goings-on in Knox County and Rynn and Katrina share their recent experience at the county commission meeting where things were heating up. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://open.spotify.com/episode/22Tyy8YzI6emeD3lZa6Y28?si=b9yofgUDQjKL5Wz2l3joNg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0e...