No Holds Barred Podcast

In Episode 2 of No Holds Barred, we reunite for a discussion of Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen (2020), the representation of transgender people in the media, intersectionality, cancel culture, JK Rowling, as well as other culture we've been consuming lately. Don't miss this episode, and look out for the worst political joke we could think of for this week!

In Episode Three of No Holds Barred, we discuss the erosion of secularism, catch up on the latest celebrity gossip, fangirl over the Hamilton musical, and delve into a deep discussion of Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich and Athlete A. Don't miss this episode, and follow us on social media to keep updated. 

In Episode Four of No Holds Barred, we explore the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through the lens of international lawmaking, misinformation, share the latest Kanye West updates, discuss cancel culture, as well aa catch up on popular culture, Indian Matchmaking (Netflix), sex ed, and more. 

In this episode of No Holds Barred, we continue our discussion of Indian Matchmaking, debate celebrity interior design choices, Taylor Swift’s Folklore, Rep. Yoho calling AOC a “bitch,” the Portland protests, and the countdown to the US general election. Please tune in for all the latest, political and pop-culture news and follow us on Apple, podcast Spotify and across our social media platforms.

In Episode 6 of No Holds Barred, we discuss Trump's Axiom interview, Femicides in Turkey and around the world, hashtag or "lazy" activism, and fangirl over Beyonce's Black is King. Don't miss this episode and follow us on social media to keep updated.

Episode 7 of No Holds Barred will come out in two parts this week. Every week, we record ~1 hour of our (way lengthier) conversation, and release it into the universe. Last week we couldn’t call, and had to skip an episode of NHB - leaving us with A LOT of catching up to do. So stay tuned for an extended Sh*t Trump Says segment, our first look at the DNC, Chicago River bridges raised as a sign of...

Episode 7 of No Holds Barred will come out in two parts this week. Every week, we record ~1 hour of our (way lengthier) conversation, and release it into the universe. Last week we couldn’t call, and had to skip an episode of NHB - leaving us with A LOT of catching up to do. So stay tuned for an extended Sh*t Trump Says segment, our first look at the DNC, Chicago River bridges raised as a sign of...

This week we had so much to talk about, that we're coming out with a two-part episode again! For episode nine, your four favorite grad students reunite for a discussion of the DNC vs. RNC, mainstream media and the fourth estate, and the events in Kenosha, Wisconsin. After all our heavy discussions, we finish up the episode on a lighter note, discussing the latest TV we've been consuming....

This week we had so much to talk about, that we're coming out with a two-part episode again! For episode nine, your four favorite grad students reunite for a discussion of the DNC vs. RNC, mainstream media and the fourth estate, and the events in Kenosha, Wisconsin. After all our heavy discussions, we finish up the episode on a lighter note, discussing the latest TV we've been consuming....

This week on No Holds Barred, after a brief summary of the things Trump has said in the last week, we tried to cover lighter topics - namely the Cardi B/Candace Owens Twitter feud and a segment on Jane Austen. The audience-requested Jane Austen segment features a discussion of different classic and modern adaptations, as well as Austen's importance and legacy in literature. Look out for some...

In our final episode for season one, we discuss voting through a psychological and political lens, the expansion of the American Presidency, and democratic backsliding. We also talk about Emily Ratajkowski's piece 'Buying Myself Back: When does a model own her own image', as well as Chris Evans' leaked photo. We hope this episode leaves you more informed about voting, and also...

In our first episode of No Holds Barred, we talk about AOC, progressive politics, Miss Representation, imposter syndrome, and what's been on our minds this week. Please forgive the background noise and other technical difficulties!