That Other F Word

We’re back! And the world didn’t stop turning in our absence. This week we’re covering some of the news-y stuff we missed while we were on hiatus. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/01/26/knoxville-planned-parenthood-rebuilding/ https://www.wbir.com/article/news/investigations/robert-bailey-family-upset-after-judge-seals-kpd-video-...

We’re talking about the Irish holiday of “Women’s Christmas” or “Little Christmas.” Why does the labor of Christmas generally fall to women? How should we be approaching stress around the holidays. And is A Bad Moms Christmas the greatest movie of all time? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/opinion/christmas-sexist/ https://www.mamamia.com.au/c...

You know her, you love her, but who really is the woman behind the man behind Christmas? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/90113/secret-history-mrs-claus https://www.marieclaire.com/career-advice/a25620198/mrs-claus-santa-school/ https://www.npr.org/2018/12/22/678128144/this-year-mrs-claus-is-coming-to-town-and-not-as-santas-sidekick https:...

Here’s one that’s definitely not for kiddos or those with sensitive ears. Potty mouth alert! Are the very curses we say with gusto based in misogyny? Inspired by a Glennon Doyle podcast, this is what we’re discussing this week. We’re also talking about the different way male and female cursers are perceived by society. We may or may not also talk about our most favorite and weirdest curse words. T...

We’re chatting about Sarah Silverman’s recent podcast in which she discusses “Jewface.” Why is antisemitism a less often acknowledged marginalization? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://youtu.be/q3g3N-b2Hb4 https://time.com/6101055/jewish-women-not-cast-in-jewish-roles/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ayf8Iny9Eg https://www.yahoo.com/news/apos-marvelous-mrs-maisel-apo...

Would you survive until the end of a horror movie? This week we’re talking about the film trope of the final girl and how it relates to feminism. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://offscreen.com/view/feminism_and_horror?/new_offscreen/final_girl.html https://intheirownleague.com/2019/10/03/feminist-film-theory-101-carol-j-clovers-the-final-girl/ https://youtu.be/-yPDXE...

In case you missed it last year! Trick or treat, friends! If you are wearing a costume, how do you avoid being an offensive butthead? Have no fear! Your three favorite witches with a “b” are here to help you figure out what costumes should get the green light and which should never see the light of day again. Links: https://www.bustle.com/style/halloween-costumes-racist-cultural-appropriation-offe...

With the new film The Eyes of Tammy Faye in theaters, we’re chatting about this figure from the recent past. Was Tammy Faye famous or infamous? Has history finally gotten her story right, or are we still not seeing her clearly? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/televangelist-tammy-faye-bakker-messner-dies-at-65/2020/05/11/5f2854...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about Gabby Petito. While the search for Brian Laundrie continues, we talk about the way the media focuses its energy on missing white women and the toll of domestic violence. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ginger-zee-gabby-petito-death-abuse-170851521.html https://youtu.be/fCGsW4...

Are photo filters drastically altering how we value ourselves or just a way to see how you’d look as a cute farm animal? We discuss these technological traps and Mitch’s deeply rooted feelings about eyebrows. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/a35766354/jameela-jamil-filters-editing-interview/ https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/ar...

Do you know about OnlyFans and their recent kerfuffle? That’s what we’re chatting about this week. Luckily we have a resident “expert.” Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/25/1030949680/onlyfans-explicit-content-pornography-sex-workers-reverses-ban https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/aug/29/why-onlyfans-had-second-thoughts-on-banning-sexually...

Sadly, this week we’re discussing two huge losses in the fight for women’s rights. Texas and Afghanistan, the whole world is watching. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/02/rare-public-display-dozens-women-afghanistan-protest-taliban-rule-gender-based-violence/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/03/afghanistan-women-defiant...

Get ready for one of THOSE episodes. This one isn’t for sensitive ears. We’re chatting about DC’s insistence that Batman would not perform a specific sex act on Catwoman. Because of course we are. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.cnet.com/news/dc-stopped-batman-from-performing-oral-sex-on-catwoman/ https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/an-oral-history-of-men-not-e...

We get to chatting with one of our favorite women in the world, Commissioner, Doctor, and force of nature, Dasha Lundy. This is part one of our chat with her. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://thewomenllcknoxville.org/

We get to chatting with one of our favorite women in the world, Commissioner, Doctor, and force of nature, Dasha Lundy. This is part one of our chat with her. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://thewomenllcknoxville.org/

Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time. So why did she withdraw from some of the events in the Tokyo Olympics? And why are right wing pundits calling her a shame to the country? Spoiler alert: we disagree. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/07/28/twisties-gymnastics-simone-biles-tokyo-olympics/ https://www.buzzfeed...

Victoria’s Secret is dropping the angel wings to try to sell clothes that appeal to women instead of men. Will it work? We also discuss the latest major “Karen” who broke down in a New Jersey Victoria’s Secret. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/16/business/victorias-secret-collective-megan-rapinoe.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm1W3VAcA...

It’s almost never good when we make national news, and last week was no exception. Tennessee’s top vaccine expert was fired for pointing out existing law - the “mature minor doctrine.” We chat about why she was let go and what we make of this law. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/07/12/tennessee-fires-vaccination-official/ https://...

We hope whatever device you’re using to listen in this week is the appropriate color (either pink or blue). Also possibly scented if you’re a lady. We’ve all seen products that are just for men or just for women. But does it get silly? And does gendering products have a financial impact? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/pointlesslygendered/ https://...

We’re talking about “sorry” again! Is there anything worse than over-apologizing for yourself? How about apologizing for OTHER people. Ladies definitely do this too, but do men? What should we be doing instead? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.yahoo.com/amphtml/lifestyle/grimes-joins-sacred-female-tradition-161035933.html https://the-orbit.n...

We hope you’re ready to say a fond farewell to the word “crazy.” As hard as it may be, hear us out on why this word needs to be gone from our lexicon. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/07/09/men-really-need-to-stop-calling-women-crazy/ https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/lena-dunham-and-alissa-bennett/the-c-word-luminary-...

t’s Pride month, y’all! We’re celebrating by reiterating why recognizing this month is absolutely necessary and talking about the origins of the celebration. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.bustle.com/life/pride-month-origins-history https://www.endinghiv.org.nz/articles/culture/ten-things-to-say-to-a-straight-pride-supporter/ https://youtu.be/S7jnzOMxb14 https...

America is a hot mess, but we’re not the ONLY hot mess in the world. This week, we’re talking instances of femicide around the globe. Not familiar with femicide? Listen in and find out what it is. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/world/europe/sarah-everard-uk.html https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2017/11/feature-prosecuting-femicide...

Never underestimate humanity’s ability to find new ways to be crappy to each other. Why should the Covid vaccine be any different? We’re talking about concerns around using the Fauci ouchie as a way to abuse others. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/vaccine-coercion https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-happens-if-divorced-pare...

She’s off the island! Congresswoman Liz Cheney was recently removed from her leadership position by her congressional colleagues. But why? And does being a woman play any part in their actions against her? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://thehill.com/changing-america/opinion/553174-liz-cheney-is-part-of-a-long-line-of-women-speaking-truth-to-power https://cheney.hou...