Sad Girls Against The Patriarchy

Super PACs, lobbyists, deep fakes, oh my! We're not too thrilled about the fact that politicians are motivated by money & power rather than the interests of their constituents. While echo chambers and the culture war keep us divided to our detriment. If we could find common ground, we might viva la revolution. This 'reality contradicts the messaging' extends to corporate girlbossery, too - bec...

Review of the 2024 film "Nosferatu", directed by Dave Eggers. Surprisingly turned out to be a feminist rabbit hole inviting multiple interpretations. All the spoilers! (*also includes birthday well wishes for one of your hosts <3, an out of context update on the no good very bad boyfriend, and smack talking Andr*w H*berman) Source list: https://bit.ly/3QMVS6b Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch...

~ Let's get politicaaal ~ In a slight variation from usual themes, we zoom out to discuss... well, it's a big topic, but pretty much: politicians don't care about us, anyone with the power to create change is motivated by money, and We The People are encouraged to ignore it. To the point that it's terrible for our mental health when we DO see what's wrong but feel powerless to fix it. Loosely a re...

Special guest episode with the fabulous Bree Essrig! Most importantly we want to highlight the movie she wrote & produced, “Sugar Baby”, now streaming on Amazon Prime! Other topics include~ our failed attempt to record last fall, cosmetic procedures of the anal variety, lady-driven movies we’d love to see, how to deal w/ criticism on The Internet, planes crashing, OF model marketing, polishtic...

The "trad wife movement" might make you think of homesteading, baking bread, or raising a million kids. But beyond the FYP lies something darker! We discuss its connection to conservative politics, its whiteness, and its push to roll back a woman's right to choose. Not the same as being a stay at home mom. Maybe just a social media trend. Worth the critique if this is content you consume. Source l...

Research shows that da boiz exhibit vocal fry just as much as da goils. And yet somehow our brothers in christ only associate vocal fry with the "valley girl" archetype, and unfairly criticize it. (*Ironically* due to hardware issues this episode has audio distortion that kinda sounds like vocal fry throughout?? But we did cut the high pitched tone mentioned at the top, with a tool called spectral...

Just here to share feelings. We're angry at the state of the world. And at the leaders who do not care about us. We're tired, we're literally and figuratively sick. Grateful to be safe but devastated for our city. If you're an LA girlie maybe it will feel nice to hear other angelinos be sad together. <3 (Episode includes fire-related rumors that will be clarified in our next ig post, along with...

How's that for a click bait-y title?? (Just to make sure you know. . . you are not the dummies. We are the dummies. As scholars of the feministe litrature you might say, we should prolly know what made Gloria Steinem or Susan B. Anthony famous. Now we do. yay <3)  Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @i...

The 4B Movement! What is it? Why is it? Why do we & our listeners love it so much? Alexis breaks down the cultural climate around feminism in South Korea, and how it set the stage for the 4B Movement. Alison discusses similar sentiments in the US with a look to the future, but mostly is cranky and rants a lot. A mix of insight and outrage, as usual :) Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadga...

This episode may not contain researched, educational content, but we can offer: two (2) stories of being almost-mugged. A step-by-step guide on how to improve the iOS 18 Photos app update. Late night convos with ChatGPT. A male-coded rant (read: arrogant) about being smarter than the normies. Tales from the gun shop. Tangential, ADHD vibes. Are we on one, or are we locked in? Yes. Patreon ~ patreo...

~~I duunnnoooo~~ you have to listen to find out. Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch   ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth  Source list: https://bit.ly/3PdK24k

Review of the 2024 Coralie Fargeat squelchathon, The Substance. Highly requested and finally delivered. Full of spoilers and general babbling. Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth 

Let's talk about all the ways we can stop our beautiful bodies from making the bebes. From hormonal methods, to barriers like condoms, to the discontinued Essure which literally killed its users, we've got it all! Registered Nurse Alexis and Uterus Owner Alison break down these options and share their personal experiences. Content warning for a detailed account of IUD insertion. Patreon ~ patreon....

Casual chat rather than research episode this week! We catch up on listener messages, Bad Boyfriend Stories, and screenshots/memes/etc. Much lore including what inspired us to move to LA and mental health check-ins. Plus our thoughts on conspiracy theories and herpes! Find your vape, pour a glass, and hang with the saddies. Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap  Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadga...

The Sad Girls do a clip show!! Nah, we put a ton of effort into this per usual. But these themes have come up in many of our past episodes and it makes us angery. Femme folk face tremendous challenges working in male-dominated jobs (STEM, trade work, finance, etc) including lack of mentorship, ill-fitting PPE, and constant sexual harassment. BONUS content — Alison rants about the inefficiency of r...

An interview and discussion with actor Paul Telfer. He walks us through the relationships and experiences that have shaped his ideology, including influential friendships, exposure to feminist rhetoric in school, and observing the unique challenges his wife has faced. More generally, we talk about matriarchies, the problematic nature of male allyship, the need for men to challenge their defensive...

Horror tropes. Discussion of whether the girlies are into horror movies (and why). Spoilers for the 2022 Netflix show Inside Man after the conversation derails. Happy Halloween! Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth  Source list: https://bit.ly/3AbwEKp

Starting off our spooky series with the scariest thing of all: MENOPAUSE! *OoooOOooooOOO* (spooky voice). Just kidding. Menopause shouldn’t be scary. It shouldn’t be shameful or stigmatized or something to hide. It LITERALLY AFFECTS HALF OF THE POPULATION so like maybe we should talk about it sometimes. Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap  Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandri...

Incels! Your favorite topic I’m sure. The etymology of the word. The origin of the subculture. That one murderous “supreme gentleman”. Includes psych studies, stats, and advice for all the incels who are definitely listening.  Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth  Source list: https://...

A discussion of: how addiction affects the brain (cuz we at headquarters think neuroscience is cool as heck); how addiction manifests differently in women; and theories on why there are nearly twice as many men who are addicts. Cheers! Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth  Source list:...

The most historical of our historical baddies yet. Joan of Arc: icon for short girls with mental health issues everywhere. She commanded armies and the respect of men by age 17. A true lesson in how much you can accomplish if you believe in yourself (and that you are a divine messenger from The Lord).  Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandrist...

Mover & shaker. Has no chill in the best way possible. Pioneer of intersectional feminism. Alexis shares the inspiring journey of activist Angela Davis. Bonus bad bf stories from listener contributions included. Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap  Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch  ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth 

***BIG DISCLAIMER*** Before you leave a comment or send me a nasty message, just listen to the episode. I beg of you. The purpose of an episode description has never been to fully summarize an hour of content — and considering how complex this one is, I’m not even going to try. *IF YOU PUT TEXT IN FRONT OF MY EYES* without listening to it (and I will be able to tell because I know what I fucking s...

The oldest profession. An overview of the history of sex work around the world. Patreon ~ patreon.com/sadgap Merch ~ sadgap-podcast.com/merch   ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth  Source list: https://bit.ly/47hi9jX

No-fault divorce, or unilateral divorce, became a thing in 1969. Before that, to have a divorce approved by a court one party had to prove the other had committed some kind of fault, like adultery, alcoholism, or desertion. After no-fault divorce passed (initiated by Ronny Reagan of all people), coinciding with more rights for women passed in the '70s, female suicide rates went down! Female homici...