Binchtopia

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.

The girlies talk stan culture and come for all your faves. From the Directioners of the mid-2010s to Nicki Minaj's digital paramilitary, fandom has pushed the bounds of internet friendship, devotion, and doxxing. Digressions include a brief review of Jennette McCurdy's memoir, why Eliza would be a great candidate for a gambling addiction, and the question...does anyone still wear their retainer? S...

The girlies investigate the 21st century travesty known as dating apps to answer important questions - Is creating a dating profile akin to selling yourself at the meat market? Do apps mitigate the uncertainty of meeting someone IRL? Is Tinder just Grindr for straight people? Digressions include Julia's visit to a mystic energy healer, the death of the Queen and #herimpact, and one listener's scie...

The girlies unpack attachment styles. They review Mary Ainsworth's original research on attachment, how we can view attachment theory through the idea of a multiplicitous mind, and talk about the many babies who were traumatized for the sake of science. Digressions include two iconic celeb sightings, Dr. Marten's checkered past, and what happens when you play Binchtopia over the frat house aux. Su...

The girlies are back and attempting to catch up with the culture after their summer vacation. They discuss the Problematic Authors list, Gabbie Hanna and the failure of the "mental health umbrella," why Bama rush and Navy Seals training is basically the same thing, and so much more. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

It's the last day of school before summer break. The girlies are chatting about a puppet-mandatory wedding, Jeffree Star's right to lead yaks to the slaughter, and the secret to never getting a UTI again. Support the podcast on Patreon and find us during our summer vacay at patreon.com/binchtopia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The girlies discuss the politics of gossip - how it serves us evolutionarily, how women used it as a feminist act of resistance, and why it's commonly dismissed as surface-level shit talk. Digressions include some revelations about 9/11, whether or not it's ethical to work remotely for Lockheed Martin, and Southern euphemisms for telling you to go fuck yourself. Support the podcast on Patreon at p...

The girlies talk birth control. They explain the historical origins of contraceptives, the science behind what the pill does to the body, and the political implications of the right to have sex without pregnancy. Digressions include Julia's mystery illness, Eliza's spiritual experience at The Chicks concert, and the possibility that a listener's cat has been reincarnated. Support the podcast on Pa...

The girlies unpack the NFL's controversial secret - CTE. They investigate why it happens, what is (and isn't) being done about it, and deconstruct the sports culture that perpetuates male brain damage. Digressions include Caroline Calloway's apartment updates, the ultimate #BoyMom reality show, and the story of Eliza's first and last drug test. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands H...

The girlies investigate the lore behind the biggest mouse-led corporate conglomerate of our time: the Walt Disney Company. Digressions include Eliza's time with the plague, why The Cut is bravely un-cancelling shitty boyfriends, and one listener's Disney Adult hostage situation. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy our sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: h...

The girlies answer the tough questions: has Google created sentient AI? Can you romanticize your way out of a shitty job? How can you tell if the vibes are off? Digressions include everything. It's all digressions this week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies review the evidence from the Depp-Heard trial, the verdict's place in a post-#MeToo age, and the internet's role in public trials. Digressions include America's simultaneously evil and useless police force, mohnkey rights, and the debatable medical benefits of hot yoga. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising...

The girlies reflect on love, loss, and grief. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Get some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies tell the stories of two cults - the Twin Flame Cult and Heaven's Gate. Digressions include journeys into softmaxxing, our Reddit haters, and Pete Buttigieg's antisemetic thirst trap. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The girlies discuss the leaked Roe v. Wade draft with OBGYN and abortion expert Dr. Erika Levi. Digressions include our new generation of scammers, the Binchtopia commencement tours, and a delicious recipe for microplastic soup. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In an experimental bonus episode, Eliza has composed a narrative and accompanying score of her trip (both actual and psychedelic) to Joshua Tree. With returning and beloved guest star Kate Twomey, she guides you through the Indigenous history of the land, the whirlwind of emotions the desert evokes, and her passing reflections on what it means to be a human right now. For more bonus episodes, subs...

The girlies get cosmic this week and discuss astrology - from its ancient roots in Babylonian culture to the pop psychology phenomenon it is today. Digressions include health advice from Eliza's antivax chiropractor, our favorite LA food spots, and Julia's meet and greet with MGK and Megan Fox.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

The girlies bring you a classic chatty episode exploring emotional labor, free speech, and that one cartoon sound effect that plays when someone slips on a banana. Even more digressions include: secret Mormon influencers, why Coachella sucks, and a follow up on a crucial mailbox moment. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advert...

The girlies discuss two iconic 80's fads — the water bed and frozen yogurt — to investigate why Americans were so horny and skinny back in the day. Digressions include Caroline Calloway's apartment from Hell, the unhinged safety presentations of our youth, and the psychic dream connection between Eliza and Harley. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...