Culture Colander

Audra and Elisa debunk abstinence-only curricula, tampon myths, 1960s “educational” videos, and heterosexuality-as-default. This episode pairs best with calling genitals by their names and donating to Planned Parenthood.  Corrections At 32:54 Audra said “vaginosis” when she meant “vaginismus”  Image and Video Time Stamps Goop Kama Sutra Dinner Napkins (0:04) Aggressive Blonde (12:09-12:29) Venerea...

Audra and Elisa talk about negativity bias, our relationship to celebrity, stan culture, and the surprising benefits of parasocial relationships. This episode pairs best with a rewatch of your comfort show alongside friends you’ve actually met.     Book Recommendation  Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Modern Womanhood by Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova Keep the conversation going  Email us at cu...

Audra and Elisa break down current trends in cosmetic surgery, how they are deeply racialized, and what our collective responsibility may be to interrupt them. This episode pairs best with a social media cleanse and a board certified surgeon.  Image and Video Time Stamps View Plastic Surgery Website 9:37 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Data Bank Statistics 2020-2021, Page 8 35:15 Selling Sunset...

Audra and Elisa pair up with Lily and James from Groovy Movies podcast to dissect one of the most talked about films of the year, The Whale, which stars Brendan Fraser and is nominated for multiple Academy Awards. They chat about fat representation, the struggle of stage-to-film adaptations, voyeurism, and the different manifestations of trauma. This episode pairs best with following Aubrey Gordon...

Audra and Elisa dissect Taylor Swift’s “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” while talking power dynamics, the media that formed our early ideas of love, and how past relationships can still have an impact. This episode pairs best with lying on the floor drinking your roommate's cheap-ass screw-top rosé. Image and Video Time Stamps First Verse Lyric Discussion (0:00-0:46) 12:38 Chorus Lyric Discussion (...

Audra and Elisa chat stage moms, child labor laws, fake teeth, and the objectification of children’s bodies. This episode pairs best with a makeup wipe and a rewatch of Little Miss Sunshine. Images and Video Time Stamps JonBenet Ramsey Ransom Note 21:58 Honey Boo Boo Special Juice 29:40 (1:38-2:12) Toddlers & Tiaras Tantrum 35:19 (1:04) Book Recommendation I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurd...

Audra and Elisa learn about the history of gratuity, how the customer is not always right, and why you shouldn’t go to Olive Garden . This episode pairs best with a meal at your favorite restaurant and being extra kind to your server. Images and Video Time Stamps This Is Not a Check 40:56 ROC National Diners’ Guide 1:28:43 Book Recommendation Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant...

Audra and Elisa frolic through lazy writing, sad boys, logistical nightmares, and sunsets. This episode pairs best with an eccentric music taste and a single strand of pink hair. Images and Video Stamps 500 Days of Summer Intro Scene 32:20 (0:00-0:40)   Book Recommendation Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion, Jia Tolentino  Keep the conversation going  Email us at culturecolander@gmail.com...

Audra and Elisa dissect collegiate lightweight rowing, restrictive eating, abuse of diuretics, and liability loopholes. This episode pairs best with a hell of a lot of water and a Clif Bar, ‘cause you’re gonna need it. Images and Video Time Stamps Rowing: How Hard Could It Be? 13:56   Book Recommendation Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, Jennifer L. Gaudiani  K...

Audra and Elisa deal with the unfortunate fact that sometimes when we want to help, we hurt. This episode pairs best with a closer look at aid and a staycation. Image and Video Time Stamps Barbie Savior 59:50 Keep the conversation going  Email us at culturecolander@gmail.com Follow us! Sources “Barbie Savior” “De-construction the White Savior Syndrome: A Manifesto of Neo-Imperialism,” F. Willuweit...

Audra and Elisa continue to struggle with the role of regulation in sex work, correcting reductive narratives, and how to amplify the voices that really matter. This episode pairs best with a shot and a healthy expression of your sexuality. Image and Video Time Stamps Comments on Makayla’s June 2021 OF Video 10:05 Shifting Culture, Exodus Cry 51:00 FAQ, Exodus Cry 1:07:35 Book Recommendation Sex a...

Audra and Elisa start a two-part conversation about modern sex work, internet scams, and the reality of monetizing content. This episode pairs best with a side hustle and opening an IRA. Book Recommendation Sex at the Margins: Migration, Labour Markets, and the Rescue Industry, Laura Maria Agustin Keep the conversation going  Email us at culturecolander@gmail.com Follow us! Sources “Bella Thorne,...

Audra and Elisa talk food swamps, community gardens, climate resilience, and how it all intersects with systemic racism. This episode pairs best with learning how to compost and hugging a tree. Image and Video Time Stamps Map of Farmers Markets in NYC 5:45 Jay Smooth Video 26:15 Book Recommendation Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer, Novella Carpenter Keep the conversation going  Email us...

Audra and Elisa challenge the Men’s Rights “movement,” reactionary attitudes, hypocrisy turduckens, and misleading statistics. This episode pairs best with a grunge, girl band playlist and a community organizing meeting. Image and Video Time Stamps Save Ben Wyatt, Parks and Recreation: 1:02 Total U.S. Military War Deaths: 25:45 Book Recommendation Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pickup Artists,...

Audra and Elisa trash PR tactics, faux families, compounding privilege, and cult energy. This episode pairs best with watching Scream Queens and friendships that don’t require dues. Image and Video Time Stamps University of Alabama Alpha Phi 2015 Recruitment Video 39:05 (0:12-1:02) Book Recommendation Bunny, Mona Awad Keep the conversation going  Email us at culturecolander@gmail.com Follow us! So...

Culture Colander is coming soon! Starting on November 1, you can join Elisa and Audra every Tuesday as we sift through the murky waters of the zeitgeist, searching for golden nuggets of wisdom. See you then!