In this episode, Tess takes us through the history and controversy of the iconic toy doll, Barbie. Claire and Tess express some of the ways in which this doll personally effected their childhood and womanhood, diving into the complicated and unfair societal norms of body image and beauty for young girls. While she was revolutionary, she was also harmful, and ... Show More
Aug 31
Marilyn Monroe: The Final Chapter, The Kennedys & The Conspiracies
In the final chapter of Marilyn Month, we’re covering the last years of Marilyn Monroe’s life and the mystery that still surrounds her death more than 60 years later. From her divorce from Arthur Miller and buying a home of her own, to her rumored relationships with the Kennedys ... Show More
59m 5s
Aug 25
Dolly Parton is An Angel on Earth
Today we're taking a deep dive into the life of the one and only Dolly Parton - the queen of rhinestones, wigs, and big hair. We start in the Great Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee where Dolly grew up, singing and playing music from an early age. We find out how Dolly got her b ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 24
Marilyn Monroe: The Men, the Movies & the Myth
In episode three of our Marilyn Monroe Month, we’re getting into the height of Marilyn’s fame: the iconic movies, the scandals, and her marriages to two of the most famous men in America, Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller. While Hollywood wanted Marilyn Monroe the sex symbol, Marily ... Show More
1h 27m
Jul 2023
Can We Blame Barbie For Our Body Image Issues?
We're not sure if you've noticed, but literally everyone is talking about Barbie rn. On this week's episode, Emily and Remy join the convo and get real about how Barbie affected their body image growing up. Listeners weigh in with their Barbie memories, and Emily and Remy discuss ... Show More
55m 15s
Jul 2023
Barbie: German Sex Doll to American Icon
<p>She's an icon, a polymath, a fashionista, and she's absolutely everywhere right now.</p><br><p>Where did Barbie come from? What has she represented to the many who have bought and played with her? And what makes her an American doll?</p><br><p>In this episode, M.G. Lord joins ... Show More
31m 54s