Binchtopia

The girlies dive back into the treasure trove that is Reddit, where people complain about a seagull stealing cigarettes, a cat that shouldn't be taxidermied, a disturbing butter mystery, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies are in for a nostalgic episode, exploring two of the most puzzling crazes of the 2000's — Dance Dance Revolution and SillyBandz. Digressions include an entire intro dedicated to telling landlords to GET A REAL JOB!!!!! Plus, the first ever mobile Binchtopia academy for youths.  SOURCES: Are We Human, or Are We Dancer? The Legacy of 'Dance Dance Revolution,' 20 Years Later 'Dance Dance...

The girlies finally give the people what they've been begging for — an episode on fraternities and sororities. They investigate the fake Greek roots of the American phenomenon, the cost of sorority rush (both spiritual and financial), the dangers of Greek Life, and so much more. Digressions include a wealth of mailbox moments about your own cursed sorority experiences. We no longer host ads on Bin...

The girlies welcome a special guest — comedian, Emmy nominated actress, and patreonite Hannah Einbinder! The girlies talk Judaism, why comics lack emotional fortitude, one of the most iconic shitting-in-public stories we've ever heard, updates from the SAG strike, and more! Plus, she weighs in on some of your mailbox moments. We no longer host ads on Binchtopia thanks to the support of our patrons...

In the second part of their rockstar saga, the girlies discuss the unsung heroes of rock's orbit — the Black musicians of Soul, the groupies who surrounded the stars, and the grrrls who refused to stand for the bullshit. Digressions include the funeral of unenthusiastic Binchtopia ad reads, not falling for the misogynistic hate campaign against Sophie Turner, and some mailbox moments that seem to...

The girlies are back from sabbatical to discuss the psychos that tour even longer and harder than us — rockstars. They give you a brief rundown of rock as a genre, why it died in the 90's (according to Eliza and Gav), the property damage, animal abuse, and general tomfoolery of rock's greatest frontmen, and how touring damages your psyche. Digressions include Julia's review of The Rodeo, Eliza's f...

Eliza has on a very special guest, her 66-year-old pilates teacher, Eeda. Eeda reflects on being 10 years sober, her storied history with addiction and perfection, and why no movie about ballet ever gets it quite right. This episode has been unlocked from Patreon. If you'd like to listen to more bonus episodes, head over to www.patreon.com/binchtopia. We will be taking a break from the main feed f...

The girlies are on the road and bring back a classic chatty episode from the same hotel bed. They talk Taylor Swift's most diabolical tour yet, Julia getting psychically assaulted in DC, what really constitutes a war crime, and more! Support the podcast on Patreon here . Check out our merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies review the movie that's taken over our zeitgeist and turned everything pink — BARBIE 💕👱🏻‍♀️With help from film critic and Barbie movie expert Zoë Rose Bryant, they explore whether or not a two-hour toy commercial can be feminist, whether or not we need it to be, and most importantly... BEAUTIFUL gowns. Digressions include manosphere nightmares, putting on our tinfoil hats to talk ab...

Julia is joined by Binchtopia favorite, her dad Gav, for a wide-ranging conversation about all things summer camp! They discuss the origins of summer camp in America, the extremely specific Jewish sleepaway camp experience, and why people still covet the 1970s summer camp aesthetic. Digressions include the new QAnon blockbuster, some father-daughter creative projects, and getting traumatized by Pa...

The girlies get down to business and confront the questions society is too scared to ask: are mosquitoes tiny terrorists? Should I be getting preventative rabies shots? WHAT IS GLASS?? And so, so much more. This episode involves minimal reseach, maximum questioning, and radically accepting our ignorance. Digressions include medical mystery corner, the unending mystique of The Ocean, and an unanswe...

The girlies take a trip into The Manosphere — the community of internet men who think that feminism is ruining the world and can't stop podcasting about it. They talk Rush Limbaugh, Joe Rogan, Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, and more! Fun! Digressions include a ride on the toxic gossip train, an unfortunate return of public free-bleeding, and a Spanish teacher who posted hole on main. Find the video...

The girlies recount the history of humanity's most romantic creation — the love letter — and its contemporary counterpart, the sext. They talk James Joyce's fart fetish, what revenge porn looked like in the 70's, and why the American public waged war on teen sexting in the 2000's. Digressions include raising awareness about The Great Vyvanse Shortage of 2023, a lament about the failure of American...

The girlies celebrate pride month by conversing about their favorite evil gays — Ellen Degeneres and George Santos. Digressions include the SHEIN propaganda trip for influencers, a Hilaria update, and a hilarious misunderstanding about one listener's horse-related mailbox moment. Support the podcast on Patreon here . Find tickets for our live shows here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

The girlies investigate a beloved middle school archetype — the horse girl. They explain the history of The American Horse™️, the women who protected them from extinction, and why love stories between girls and horses are so much more empowering than the heteronormative scripts we were given as children. Digressions include Twitter's true crime brain rot, Julia's recap of The Idol, and whether or...

The girlies explore the history of an increasingly popular trend for American parents: homeschooling. They cover the history of public education, why homeschooling appeals to outliers on both the political right and left, and beg the question: do you have autism or were you just homeschooled? Digressions include our sold-out tour and second shows, identifying a binchie based on our cult-like langu...

The girlies are back with another fan-favorite Reddit episode. They review a wide range of rich texts to make the critical judgment: who is the asshole here? Potential assholes include someone who stood up at a Beyoncé concert, a man who gave his wife a parenting performance review, and a kid who's obsessed with ruining some guy's lawn. Digressions include an East Coast tour announcement, Eliza's...

The girlies recount the fascinating stories of two famous heiresses — Isabella Stewart Gardner and Patty Hearst. They discuss their tumultuous lives, their complicated legacies, and what happens when white women have an existential crisis. Digressions include a four minute segment about our tits, tradwives stealing valor, and which Instagram accounts you can't check if you're ovulating. Support th...

The girlies contend with the complex history of man's most baffling creation — the sex doll. They unpack the contested history of sailors circle-jerking into homemade wenches, what hyper-realistic silicone dolls are doing to our contemporary beauty standards, and ask an important question: is every man who has ever owned one a sexist pig or are we all Puritans for thinking so? Plus, a discussion a...

Julia reflects on The Weight of It All one year later with musician and breakup bestie Georgia Greene.  Plus, we made you a breakup playlist . xoxo Check out Georgia's band Trousdale here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies break down the complexities of the current writers' strike. With help from film professor Miranda Banks (also known as Julia's aunt), they delve into the history of the WGA and previous strikes, the alter ego of "W. Hermanos," and how technology continuously changes the landscape for writers. Plus, we answer the questions you submitted about the strike! Digressions include a mailbox mo...

The girlies tackle the long history and contemporary policy that makes up the American healthcare system. They explain why millions go bankrupt from medical debt, detail the modern process of thotting out your traumas for GoFundMe pennies, and unpack why it doesn't have to be this way. Digressions include a listener's glowing testimony for Glossier foundation and how losing your right hand is nepo...

The girlies unpack the history and ontology of the internet's most misunderstood subculture: furries! Digressions include the horrors of the average Nordstrom dressing room, a mailbox moment entitled "In My Aria Montgomery Era," and a very special welcome to Binchtopia to our first beautiful Binchie baby. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Sources: Furry Cartography: Performi...

The girlies have an enlightening chat about religious trauma, queerness, and calling men "buddy" in the bedroom with Dr. Dontá Morrison. Digressions include a tale of leprosy cosplay, more haunting Eastern European folklore for children, and the Anne Hathaway Effect. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia. Find Dr. Morrison on Instagram at @donta_morrison, and check out his website . Hosted...

The girlies do another culture swap to explain the origins of two springtime holidays — Eliza tells the story of Passover, and Julia tells the story of Easter. Digressions include our dream cars (although Julia does not dream of cars), Eliza's annual move, and some very important homework for frat pledges. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...