1. How, in the business world, Amanda is labeled as aggressive and dominant—and why that’s a gender trap.
2. Abby’s experiences of being publicly misgendered—and how that makes her feel.
3. Why is gender the last place we’re agreed it’s acceptable to make identity assumptions?
4. Why do we tell people who they are before they’re even born—and a thousand diff ... Show More
Yesterday
WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES?!?: You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. with Amanda & Anand Giridharadas
Amanda’s first You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. show is here: The myths and truth of BILLIONAIRES! We pull back the curtain on how billionaires were made, how much they have, how they skate on public benefits while hoarding the fruits of our labor, how they pretend to fight to ... Show More
1h 19m
Jan 13
Martha Beck Changes Lives With This Question
What happens when your mind makes a convincing case for staying safe—but your body is quietly asking you to move toward something warmer? In this beloved conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda return to their very first talk with Martha Beck, whose work has helped them come home ... Show More
58m 28s
Jan 6
Have We Ruined Fun? (And the Future of the Pod!)
We start the year by asking a simple question: Why does something that’s supposed to be fun—like youth sports—feel so awful? After a scary incident at their daughter’s soccer game, Glennon and Abby talk honestly about how pressure, performance, and social capital have overtaken w ... Show More
59m 26s
Dec 2022
Girl Talk With Pokimane: What It’s REALLY Like Dating Other Gamers
This week on Pretty Basic, Remi and Alisha sat down with their new BFF, Twitch Streamer, and newfound lifestyle girly, Pokimane! Poki discusses expanding her audience demographic beyond the predominantly male sphere and the girls share pointers on their respective niches (Will Re ... Show More
1h 19m
May 2022
Discovering What’s Untrue About Female Sexuality with Dr. Wednesday Martin
In this special episode of The Sakara Life Podcast, we’re joined by two special guests, Dr. Wednesday Martin, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and feminist cultural critic and my husband, Damion to discuss her fascinating book, Untrue. Throughout this episode, we unpack all o ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 2024
"Casual Sex Is Almost Always Dangerous For Women!" This Is What Casual Sex Is Really Doing To Women - Louise Perry
Has feminism failed women? Louise Perry uncovers the truth about sexual liberation.
Louise Perry is a British journalist and host of the ‘Maiden Mother Matriarch’ podcast. She is also press officer for the charity, ‘We Can’t Consent To This’ and author of the book, ‘The Case Aga ... Show More
1h 51m