Dec 2023
the oat milk industrial complex
In today's episode, Mina discusses the items on her personal Christmas wishlist, the Met Costume Institute’s new exhibit "Women Dressing Women," her thoughts on the new Balenciaga show, the lack of "third places" in the U.S. and, in the same vein, the overpriced oat milk lattes t ... Show More
59m 26s
Nov 2023
my priscilla (2023) review
In this episode, Mina starts off by talking about NYC party etiquette, but then delves into the topic of MOVIES – a topic she's been barred from speaking about... until now. Let's discuss Priscilla (2023), how it compares to Elvis (2022), and most importantly... Jacob Elordi vs. ... Show More
58m 29s
Nov 2023
so no one wants to read anymore!
Mina serves some of her Booktok hot takes, opinions on anti-intellectualism, the rise of literary it girls/writer influencers, her first-hand experience risking her life with mercury poisoning, and the history of depression era food (white american food is bland because of PROHIB ... Show More
57m 49s
Feb 2024
How Tumblr Memes Became Political Ideas: Katherine Dee decodes the manosphere, Tumblr feminism, anime activism, and more
Paid subscribers get full access to my interview with Katherine Dee. The first half of this episode is available to all listeners. To hear the entire conversation, become a paying subscriber here. Katherine Dee is a writer, cultural commentator, and a phenomenally astute observer ... Show More
49m 23s
Jan 2024
#59 | The Evolution of Reading Through Social Media
Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re talking digging into a huge topic: the evolution of reading through the lens of social media. Plus they chat Taylor S ... Show More
1h 46m
Oct 2023
Eerie Episode: Vampires, Twihards, and The Gothic
The girlies venture into Vampire Lore™ in Part I of a series of Eerie Episodes. They explore the shocking disease that turned people into vampires, the impact of vampiric literature, how Stephanie Meyer bastardized Gothic traditions via Mormonism, and more! Digressions include a ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2023
#48. Ontology and Oppression ft. Katherine Jenkins
Alex and Tinka are joined by Katharine Jenkins as they delve deep into the captivating world of gender, identity, and the various social constructs that shape our lives.
The way society is organised means that we all get made into members of various types of people, such as judge ... Show More
55m 39s