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What can't gummy candies do? From helping kids gross out their parents (thank you gummi worms!), to helping Disney revive their animation division (Adventures of Gummy Bears was a catalyst!), to aiding senior citizens in regaining jaw strength (seriously!), these little treats ha ... Show More

From Mark Twain's bizarre hatred of Jane Austen, to the heated argument that launched two great grocery stores, to the strange prank that ended a legendary comedy partnership, Mango and producer Mary go looking for historical beef and find plenty of sizzle! This episode originall ... Show More

If you think about it, burying a bunch of random stuff in the ground isn’t the most logical practice. But for centuries, people have created time capsules for future generations to find. Today Will and Mango dig in, literally, to this strange phenomenon. What counts as a time cap ... Show More

<p>In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Molly and Cristen discuss Disney princesses -- from the recent merchandising craze to theories about how these characters influence young girls for better or worse.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://ww ... Show More

<p>Would you rather be a princess or an evil stepmother? Because for a long time, those were the only two paths open to women and girls in Disney movies. Guests Jamie and Caitlin of the Bechdel Cast join the show to discuss the representation of women in movies.</p><p> </p> Learn ... Show More

What is it like to don the silken glove, sparkling tiara, and massive cultural burden of the world's most beloved princesses? Former theme park princess Amanda Lund and former theme park performer Matt Gourley sit down to speak with a diverse collection of past and present prince ... Show More

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Princesses. They’re gorgeous, they’re happy, they’re all sparkles and rainbows and everything good. But what if I told you the stories behind some of our favorite princesses are dark? Like DARK dark. In today’s episode, we look at some of our ... Show More

Today I felt like unpacking all of the misogynistic messaging behind the Disney princesses we all loved and adored growing up! I love Disney movies so I don't want to paint the entire epic era of 90's Disney content in a harmful light... but I also have witnessed a lot of my own ... Show More

We discuss the Disney-fication of classic fairytale and which female character is the fairest pickmeisha of all. Cinderella scam extras: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50839479 The Contenders: 00:52 - Ariel from The Little Mermaid 06:49 - Disney-fication 09:27 - Sailors are the or ... Show More

Once upon a time, in ancient Egypt, a princess was born. But before her happily ever after, she had to live a challenging life of servitude, duty, and a deep belief in her own character. The long life of the woman that we discuss in this episode crosses cultural, territorial and ... Show More

<p>In a world where authenticity is lauded above all else in a celebrity's brand, how could the ever aloof It Girl ever survive? Is it parasocial relationships, red carpet q and a's or a need for relatability that ended the reign of the It Girl? This week Ione and Gina are diggin ... Show More