One of our fav episodes to date tbh. The promises include acceptance, stability, and fertility, but the reality = rigidity, conformity, and oftentimes outright shunning. Thinking about heterosexual culture as a "cult" might seem far out at first, but teasing it out with comedian Ashley Gavin, whose hilarious comedy special is viewable April 23 on YouTube, Is ... Show More
Apr 21
The Cult of Neurolinguistic Programming
What if the right words could rewire your brain… or at least make you feel like they did? This week, Amanda is joined by journalists and hosts of the podcast Mind Games, Alice Hines (@alicehines_) and Zoë Lescaze (@zoelescaze), to unpack the cult of neurolinguistic programming, t ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2023
Ex-Mormon Girlies Hate on Purity Culture
<p>This week we are talking about purity culture. We talk about how damaging purity culture is, specifically in the Mormon church, for survivors of sexual abuse, how there is no space for those in the LGBTQ+ community, and the different standards the Mormon church, and many organ ... Show More
55m 19s
Feb 2024
Musicians Love to Play Their Own Music
<p>Join Justin and I as we play Truth or Drink to hear our rudest celeb encounters, embarrassing sex stories, tips for anal sex, celebrity facelift scars, being accused of doing drugs on The Hills, plus so much more!</p><p><br></p><p>A word from our sponsors:</p><p>Kerastase - Vi ... Show More
52m 16s