Binchtopia

The girlies celebrate their 100th episode by answering 100 listener-submitted questions. Digressions include Eliza's near brush with death, Donald Trump's new single, and did you know that there's a tunnel under ocean boulevard..????? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies explain the movement to Defend the Forest and #StopCopCity in Atlanta and connect it to a broader conversation about the history of civil disobedience in America. Digressions include a recap of our slayful clothing sale, reminiscing about seeing Taylor Swift live in the 2010's when the tickets were cheaper, and a big congratulations to a binchie for finishing her chemo treatment. SOURC...

The ladies time travel to the 90's to discuss the world's first simulated pets — the Tamagotchi and the Furby — and what lessons they have to teach us about our digital selves online. Digressions include a very "low brow" intro, a Binchtopia spit-take meet-cute, and the discovery that we might be your Tamagotchis.  SOURCES: Love It, Feed It, Mourn It Virtual Pets Are Back and Why We Need Them Most...

The girlies open up their treasure trove of mailbox moments to cackle at more of your embarrassing stories. Digressions include Julia's recap of Bravo's biggest scandal to date, Eliza's tour life diary, and a revelation about the mysterious origins of a Godly Wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies are joined by podcaststress supreme Lara Marie Schoenhals to discuss the cultural importance of reality tv and its storied history. Digressions include the trauma of eating at Lisa Vanderpump's restaurants, the horror of forgetting to lock the airplane bathroom, and the importance of taking it to a place of 9/11. Listen to Lara's hilarious work on Sexy Unique Podcast and Too Niche?   F...

The girlies uncover the complicated history of the American nail salon — from the wave of Vietnamese immigration that kick-started the industry to the toxic chemicals and labor violations that lay below the surface. Digressions include a call for a REPUTABLE pet psychic, the deeply spiritual significance of Imodium, and our current Godly Wife name fixations. Support the podcast on Patreon at patre...

The girlies answer love-related queries from the second annual Binchtopia Valentine Hotline. Queries include: how can I make my anti-capitalist boyfriend treat me like a princess on Valentine's Day? Should I marry my boyfriend even though he's in love with his roommate? How can I ensure that my ex wakes up every day in psychological pain? And more. Digressions include Eliza's doomsday prep, MeganG...

The girlies revive a classic Binchtopia format — talking about whatever they want. If you can make it through the intro about buying new pants and free-bleeding, you're a real one. They review the most contentious etiquette rules from The Cut, check in on the Transformed Wife's Husband, and discuss Armie Hammer's dispatch from the crypt to lament on why "cancelled" men can never shut the hell up!...

The girlies explore homesteading. Starting from the Ballerina Farm TikTok that first piqued their interest, they delve into the long history of women's work, examining the myth of Republican Motherhood and the idea that women have always loved to labor for free. They further investigate the spiritual sexism and "divine feminine" trope to understand why even left-wing women fall down the gender ess...

The girlies unpack fatphobia and the history of fatness. They discuss the racist roots of modern-day body standards, how we can think about anti-fat bias through the lens of eating disorder recovery, and lament the failings of the American medical system (again). Digressions include very little because we are serious researchers and get straight to the point this time. Sources: Fearing the Black B...

The girlies reflect on life without social media and read some listener emails from binchies in arms who valiantly joined us in our challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies ring in the new year by investigating what plagues us all - smartphone addiction. They look into the research surrounding smartphones and social media to answer the important questions: Why are they so addictive and what are they doing to our brains? What would Karl Marx say about digital social capital? And most importantly.. why aren't the teens having sex like they used to? Plus, th...

In the final episode of the year, the girlies enter new territory — Julia shares what she learned about the origins of Christmas and Eliza attempts to goysplain Hanukkah. Digressions include a hostile mohnkey run-in, Elon's mommy logging on to jump to his defense, and Julia finally falling victim to covid. If you'll miss us on our two week break, you can find more than 50 bonus episodes on Patreon...

The girlies review the most notable pop culture happenings from our cursed year 2022. Ranging from West Elm Caleb to HRH collection's parking lot wedding to Queen Elizabeth's death and subsequent reincarnation, we really cover it all. Plus, a special category for the most insane Twitter discourse we saw this year. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast....

The girlies discuss the politics of involuntary commitment in light of a recent New York City law. With special guest and disability activist Stef Kaufman, they get into the nuances of the harmful correlation between homelessness, mental illness and crime, and discuss ways to organize towards a better future. Read some of Stef's work below: Visions for a Liberated Anti-Carceral Crisis Response We...

The girlies check in with the culture and put their investigative journalism skills to work. Is the Balenciaga PR crisis giving child exploitation or Satanic panic? Should we be concerned that Call of Duty is a confirmed government psyop? And most importantly, why isn't anyone RAISING AWARENESS??? Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Articles referenced: Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and...

The girlies are back to explore the depths of Reddit and find out what's going on in the darkest corners of the internet. Philosophical topics include the ethics of making your Thanksgiving guests pay for dinner, the questionable choice to name your baby Renesmee, the quandary of whether or not to replace your girlfriend's asshole cat, and more. Programming note: This episode was recorded ahead of...

The girlies get crunk and tell you about the biggest flops of the 20th century - the 1904 Olympics and the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the girlies investigate the fashion giant Shein and explore ideas of ethical labor, sustainability, and trend cycles. Digressions include the trauma of middle school gym class, Julia's beef with the Cannes Film Festival winners, and Eliza's close run-in with the authorities.  Sources: The People's Republic of Shein Can I Buy Fast Fashion and Not Feel Guilty? Shein Is Even Worse Th...

The girlies discuss Kanye's unfortunate foray into antisemitism and the history of Jew-hatred with a returning beloved guest #GavOnThePod. Digressions include Julia's run-in with the Try Guys, Eliza's philosophical defense of lying for the bit, and the bone that Gav has to pick with the podcast's outro theme music. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast...

In a special spooky Halloween episode, the girlies discuss the origins of Hallows' Eve — from its Celtic roots to the moral panic about poisoned candy that still exists today. Plus… a discussion of our most iconic costumes and a Halloween soundscape Julia created while high. SOURCES: Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances Those Treats May Be Tricks (NYT) The Razor Blade In the...

The girlies walk you down the aisle through the history of American weddings — everything from the origins of the white dress to the deranged people who still decide to get married on plantations. Digressions include tomato soup activism, Ye's antisemitic turn for the worst, and a DJ tag that couldn't have dropped at a worse time. Support the podcast on patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia SOURCES: A...

The Girlboss Summit returns to discuss some of the women who we have to thank for our labor rights today - Dolores Huerta and The Radium Girls. Digressions include a baby Ilaria update, the debatable use of Uggs as snow boots, and how we saved the day on one listener's wedding. Click here to learn how to help Iranian protestors. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See ac...

The girlies talk surrogacy - from its Biblical roots to the sticky legal and ethical realities of today. Digressions include a warm welcome to baby Ilaria Baldwin, why the Polish army trained a bear for war, and how one listener solved Eliza's mystery head dent. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies dedicate an entire episode to reading submissions of your most embarrassing moments. Digressions include the coquette teens selling indulgences on Depop, what the bad bitches wear to synagogue, and why famous men keep cheating on their model wives. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.