That Other F Word

In a world where everything feels unsure, we can always count on hypocrisy, scandal, and wrong-doing from our politicians. This week we’re recapping the Matt Gaetz madness and talking about how bananas his brand of young conservative lawmakers drives us. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://theslot.jezebel.com/republican-women-starting-to-wonder-if-republican-men-a-1846...

We’re chatting about that music video that got so many people so hot and bothered! Lil Nas X really ruffled some feathers with not only the music video for this single Montero (Call Me By Your Name), but some Satan shoes too. We’re not shaking in our boots, though. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montero_(Call_Me_by_Your_Name) https://www.yout...

This week we’re powering through the trouble we’re facing here at home, both at the local and state level. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/21/tennessee-women-receiving-surgical-abortion-required-bury-fetal-remains/7283361002/ https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/08/tennessee-constitutional-carry-gov-b...

This week we’re chatting with one of Rynn’s oldest pals and twice published author, Allie Coker. We talk about mental health and the problem with the idea of “normal.” Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: alliecoker.com

We talk with one of our favorite young whippersnappers, Ruby. She talks to us, as a feminist herself, about what it’s like to be a young person these days. She also schools us on some youth lingo. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.verywellfamily.com/a-teen-slang-dictionary-2610994

Ever found yourself in the “Friendzone”? We’re chatting about that infamous “zone” this week. What exactly is it and is it sexist to...everyone? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Friendzone https://theeverygirl.com/friend-zone-real-not-think/ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/how-to-get-out-of-the-friend-zone

We chat about the Britney Spears documentary on Hulu and our society’s strange relationship with famous women and the media. Maybe instead of all the hashtags and protest signs we should just do like Chris Crocker advised so many years ago and leave her alone. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/style/britney-spears-documentary-jackson-celebr...

We continue our chat with our buddy Luis about “cultural whiteness.” Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

What is it like to be a person of color in an environment dominated by white people? We call this cultural whiteness. We chat with our wonderful pal and first producer Luis about his lived experience. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

Did you know March is Women’s History Month? We chat about why having a month set aside for women’s history really is necessary. Links: https://womenshistorymonth.gov/ https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/womens-history-month/womens-history-month-history/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/03/01/...

Mr. Potato Head is Dead. Long live Potato Head. Is this kid favorite cancel culture’s latest victim or do we all need to calm down? Links: https://corporate.hasbro.com/en-us/articles/create_your_potato_head_family_launching_this_fall https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/25/mister-potato-head-gender-neutral/ https://www.toyhalloffame.org/toys/mr-potato-head https://apnews.com/article/mr-...

Who are TERFs and what did President Biden do on day 1 to make them very, very angry? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/9/5/20840101/terfs-radical-feminists-gender-critical https://www.themarysue.com/joe-biden-executive-order-for-gender-identity-protections/ https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/biden-s-trans-rights-agenda-is-bad-news-for-wo...

How important are titles? With a doctor of education as first lady and our country’s first second gentleman, things are looking a little different on Pennsylvania Avenue. And how we acknowledge those positions is important. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-there-a-doctor-in-the-white-house-not-if-you-need-an-m-d-11607727380 https://abcnews.go...

There has never been a shortage of abusers and jerks in the world, but we didn’t always have the internet to help identify them. This week we talk about three men who have found themselves in the spotlight for their alleged bad behavior. Is the internet a helpful tool for protecting other women, or is society up to something totally different when these stories go viral. Theme music is “Get Happy...

Last year was a beast, but it gave us some excellent material and so much to learn. We spend this episode reflecting back on last year’s episodes: what we learned and which were our faves. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

Just like everyone else, we can’t stop thinking about the insurrection at the Capitol of our country. We talk about it all, including Elizabeth from Knoxville. (We refuse to believe she’s from here.) Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

The election is over, but the effects are still here, as is the pandemic. Is it better to ignore politics for the sake of maintaining relationships? What are the lines that just can’t be crossed? How do we coexist? Links: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/13/america-is-exceptional-in-the-nature-of-its-political-divide/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/opinion/trump-national-security....

The latest atrocity? A MAN is wearing a DRESS! On the cover of Vogue. Will this unravel reality as we know it, or is it all gonna be ok? Spoiler alert, we’re all gonna be ok. Harry Styles too. Links: https://www.vogue.com/article/harry-styles-cover-december-2020 https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a34700057/ben-shapiro-harry-styles-vogue-cover-dress-controversy/ https://nypost.com/2020/11/1...

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recent appointment to the Supreme Court brought her membership in the organization People of Praise to the attention of the country. Justice Barrett was lauded by some on the right for being a woman who submits to her husband with joy. What does that mean and why oh why would she do that? Links: https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/05/how-strong-women-like-amy-coney-barret...

Join us as we unpack the 2020 election, the Election Day that will not end. We have a real discussion about how we feel in the aftermath and where our country is headed. Links: https://www.vox.com/2020/11/7/21554695/vice-president-elect-kamala-harris-speech-white-suit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2020-exit-poll-analysis-how-biden-became-the-projected-winner/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now”...

Remember a couple weeks ago when the crazy story of the day was Jeffrey Toobin on Zoom? We do too. Take a break for election overload with this episode on Zoom etiquette and gaffes. From pulling a Toobin to breastfeeding, we cover it all. Links: https://www.vice.com/en/article/epdgm4/new-yorker-suspends-jeffrey-toobin-for-zoom-dick-incident https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/jef...

Another reason to just erase 2020 from history. We talk about the horrors happening in ICE detention camps, and the parallels to camps of the past. https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/16/us/ice-hysterectomy-forced-sterilization-history/index.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-seek-investigation-into-allegations-of-mass-hysterectomies-on-detained-migrants-11600291610 https://www.npr.org/2020/09/16...

That’s right. We said it. “Wet Ass P-Word.” and Rynn coins the now copyrighted term “Dr. Shapiro Medicine Woman.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAP_(song) https://mashable.com/article/ben-shapiro-wap-lyrics-memes/ https://www.insider.com/cardi-b-mocked-conservative-pundit-ben-shapiro-over-wap-lyrics-2020-8 https://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/opinion-wap-is-feminist-regardless-of-what-ben-shapiro-s...

Heavy Heartsville over here at That Other F Word this week. We were sad to learn about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We celebrate her legacy in our own way, and discuss the unique kind of feminism she represents. Links: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/18/100306972/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-champion-of-gender-equality-dies-at-87 https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/01/ruth-...

You’ve seen the t-shirt. But what does the future is female actually mean? Is it actually feminist? We chat about where this phrase came from, how it gained popularity, and talk about whether it works for us. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/19/fashion/a-feminist-t-shirt-resurfaces-from-the-70s.html?_r=0 https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/02/future-is-female-problematic-feminist-slogan/ htt...