Chick Shit

Nipple tassels, sparkly G strings, and dollar bills… where do all these things come together in magical glittery harmony along with some insane displays of athletic ability? That’s right: strip clubs. Join LJ and Di as they break down the movie that sent women into heat in the early 2010s, Magic Mike. Have LJ and Di gone to strip clubs, do they care if their partners go, and where do you get the b...

Have you ever found your mind wandering to places that you never thought it would? Have you wondered why thoughts about self harm, sexually erotic or deviant behavior, harming others, or a whole host of other things come into your brain and feel nothing like you? LJ and Di have. Join them as they work through the first episode of the TV series Pure and discuss the topic of intrusive thoughts (and...

During this holiday season while everyone is busy with work, travel, and family, LJ and Di would like to take a minute to look back on some things they are thankful for this year, 2021: the year of LJ and Di (and Jack!). To do this, the only clear option is revisiting one of their favorite episodes: First Love. Quick, what color are Di’s eyes?! Hear about their first dates, first love, and witness...

Is anyone still wondering if LJ is Regina George? Wonder no more: she’s the worst. Have you ever found yourself seeking acceptance by sharing secrets or rumors? Or are you more the type who was being gossiped about? Di and LJ chat about the reasons behind why people feel the need to talk about people they know (and don’t know). Join them as they break down The Office episode Gossip. Did Di already...

Are you too big to fit in *here*? Have you ever had an unidentified stain on your tasteful leopard-print club dress? Have you ever touched another woman’s fake boobs in a bar bathroom? Find out why LJ and Jack have loved this movie for many years. They teach Di a few new sexual terms and recount their early twenties in the gay bar scene in Atlanta. They also finally explain Derail Dollars! Come jo...

Early in this podcast, LJ discussed the phrase “I don’t want the Sprite” in passing. Today’s episode gets into the nitty gritty of what legally constitutes consent (as well as what doesn’t). It’s a tough topic and a tough movie, but it also brings to light how much of the burden lies on the victim, who very often is a woman. Join LJ and Di as they break down Promising Young Woman and discuss what...

Do you find yourself more aware of your body size and weight around the holidays? Do you notice the onslaught of fad diets and Black Friday workout deals? Do you ever stop and think about how heavy it is to be a woman and live within societal expectations ? LJ and Di have. Join them as they break down a heartbreaking episode of the 80’s sitcom Designing Women. Can the streets of Atlanta handle Suz...

Did you ever find yourself waiting for your Prince (or Princess) Charming to just show up and solve your problems? Perhaps you’ve fantasized a break-into-your-home meet cute? LJ has. Join LJ and Di as they chat through the VERY unrealistic standards that these romance movies set for us at a young age, using the Netflix original A Very a country Christmas. What actor sets LJ off this time? Listen t...

When you were 13, what was your life plan? Did you believe you would be a teacher, rockstar, accountant, or astronaut? Did you play MASH with your friends to learn your future and how many kids you’d have with Brian Littrell of BSB? LJ and Di did. On this week’s episode, they break down the realities of growing up with the absolute greatest film of all time ever, the Jennifer Garner-led 13 Going o...

Teal for bridesmaids? You’re doomed. Olivia Newton John for your first dance? That idea is terrible, and also, you’re doomed. LJ and Di discuss these and other ways to know if your marriage is doomed on today’s episode. They fan girl over JLo in her masterpiece, The Wedding Planner, which might not be as timeless as they thought. Join them as they break down what this movie nailed about planning a...

What sounds more like an abuse of power than burning down a whole town via dragon fire and killing NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers in the process? Perhaps LJ picking an episode of Game of Thrones and attempting to compare it to current day examples. Join us to find out if LJ and Di are able to make the connection, or if this episode also gets caught in the dragon fire.

What sport is so tough, it will send you hurdling through the air and possibly cause a cardiovasectomy? Well we can tell you this, it isn’t called gym-nice-tics. Join LJ and Di as they talk about female athletes and the different experiences they have from male athletes. Today they break down the iconic movie, Stick It, which many refer to as the most realistic gymnastics film, and discuss all thi...

Have you ever been put in a position at work that made you uncomfortable? Told that if you didn’t do something you’d be let go, or if you did do something you’d be promoted? Do you know the difference between hostile workplace and quid pro quo? Join LJ and Di as they try and tackle the tough subject of workplace harassment using the film Bombshell with Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and Margot Ro...

Be Aggressive, B-E aggressive, B-E-A-G-G-R-E-S-S-I-V-E. Don’t lie, you know you read that like a cheer. Let’s chat about the stereotypes that ring true, and the stereotypes that need to be retired. Di shares her experience as a cheerleading band member, and LJ speaks from her part time gig jumping in on the sideline for middle school basketball games. Join them as they break down the cheerleading...

Heartbreak, anger, sadness, confusion, relief. Have you felt any (or all) of these things after a breakup? Did you know it was coming, or were you caught by surprise? Were you the dump-ee or the dumped? Join LJ and Di as they discuss the multifaceted topic of breakups with the Netflix original movie, Someone Great.

Blondes are dumb, and brunettes are all serious— who’s heard those stereotypes before? Join LJ and Di as they discuss their experiences as blonde and brunette and what’s wrong with society’s expectations around outward assumptions and stereotypes, using the 2001 classic, Legally Blonde.

Have you ever done something you didn’t want to because you felt pressure from someone? Or changed your decisions or opinions because you’ve been coerced into something? (Like when your podcast cohost accidentally picks the worst movie ever made for an episode but you still have to power through? Whoops…) Join LJ and Di as they discuss manipulation as featured in the moral train wreck that is Crue...

Healthy competition can be a great motivator. But if comparison turns toxic… it can send you straight to your grave (or beyond!). This week, LJ, Di, and special guest Jack review the 1992 Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn cult classic, Death Becomes Her. Tune in for a special episode they recorded together in Nashville!

LJ and Di are coming in hot this week discussing a pretty divisive topic: porn. Whether you watch by yourself, enjoy with a partner, or stay away from it altogether, you probably have an opinion on it. Listen along as they review the Joseph Gordon Levitt film Don Jon and discuss the good, the bad, and the furry of adult film.

Did you go to college direct from high school? Community or university? Local or out of state? So many of us don’t know what we want to do or where we want to go at 18, yet we enroll anyway. Do you wish you could have taken a gap year and travelled Europe or started an internship? Are you going to be paying your student loans for the rest of your natural life? All of this and then some while LJ an...

Was your grade school sex education comprehensive, abstinence only, or non existent? After you engaged in intercourse, how did you feel? Powerful? Shameful? Confused? Did you feel pressure to adhere to so-called purity culture to avoid judgment? LJ, Di, and special guest Jack, break down this and more via the Emma Stone comedy, Easy A. Put on your Frederick’s of Hollywood corset, mix up a Tight Sn...

Domestic and intimate partner violence is something that is unfortunately all too common. What are the signs to watch for? What can you do to support a friend or family member? What does recovery look like? LJ and Di get into all of this and more on this week’s episode. Join them and their special guest as they break down the Razzie-nominated J. Lo movie, Enough.

Is chivalry dead, or does it just look different these days? Do we still want doors held, people standing when we enter the room, and our dates ordering on our behalf? Will LJ and Di stop picking movies starring Patrick Dempsey? Join them as they break down Enchanted to talk about all of the above. LJ and Di have some interesting thoughts on the place chivalry has in our world today.

Women have long had to fight for every opportunity in the workforce, so it’s no shock that there is extra stigma that comes with being a woman in a corporate setting. As more women slowly work up to senior and executive positions in a variety of corporations, what does the stereotype that comes with look like? Are women treated the same as men? Join LJ and Di as they break down the Meryl Streep ma...

So many of us have felt that we were meant for more than our hometown — maybe even that our hometown was below us or holding us back. Is it possible to take the life lessons you learn  growing up with you into life’s next adventure? Or does it have to be an entirely new start? New state, new you? Join LJ and Di as they break down the Reese Witherspoon and Josh Lucas classic, Sweet Home Alabama, an...