Aug 22

155: Freud’s “On Narcissism”: Narcissism, Part 6 Teaser

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessThe Summer of Narcissism brings Abby, Patrick, and Dan to Freud’s landmark 1914 essay, “On Narcissism: An Introduction.” While the sexologists consi ... Show More

3m 15s

Aug 15

154: Let’s Talk About Sex(ology): Narcissism, Part 5

The Summer of Narcissism journey brings Abby, Patrick, and Dan to late nineteenth century Europe, and to the revolutionary and controversial new discourse of sexology. Emerging at the intersections of medicine, anthropology, public health, education, and the legal system, sexolog ... Show More

2h 8m

Aug 1

153: Everyone’s Looking at You and You’re Probably Going to Hell: Narcissism, Part 4 Teaser

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappinessThe Ordinary Unhappiness journey through the origins of narcissism arrives at the early modern period and a Europe in full-blown crisis. It’s a worl ... Show More

9m 50s

Jul 2024

[TEASER] Sex, Desire, and the Neoliberal Subject

You can listen to the full episode "Sex, Desire, and the Neoliberal Subject" by subscribing to our Patreon here: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast">https://www.patreon.com/upstreampodcast</a> A ... Show More

15m 48s

Jan 2023

The Pervert's Guide to Sophie Fiennes: Part One

Alright, we're back! Today we're talking with acclaimed director Sophie Fiennes about her Pervert's Guide series. We discuss film, ideology, AI, politics, Slavoj's close encounters and the early stages of the third instalment of her series: The Pervert's Guide to Utopia. Special ... Show More

54m 34s

Jun 2023

PREVIEW - Freud and Frankenstein

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE! Join our Patreon for 2 extra episodes per month, and the back catalogue of dozens of extra episodes. Subscribers can also sign up for our brand new reading group on Lacan's Seminar XI - The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis. $5/month! Yo ... Show More

5m 3s

Jan 2025

Pill Pod 197 - "Never were we freer than under Nazi Occupation..." (preview)

This is a preview of an episode on Jean-Paul Sartre and existentialism. Find it at https://www.patreon.com/plasticpills. Please join us to support the show and get all our episodes!

8m 7s

Mar 2024

Ugly Rights *TEASER*

The girlies discuss the happenings — the ugly boyfriend apocalypse, insane Conservative conspiracies, the transgenda, Kate Middleton's whereabouts and more. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To become a patron and get access to this episode along with 50+ other bo ... Show More

4m 17s

Oct 2023

#151 - Title Workshopping

Zena and Jon celebrate the return of Meagan from the festival circuit and they dive into topics that get a bit deeper than Jon expected... *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents hea ... Show More

40m 32s

May 2023

PREVIEW - Looking Awry

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE! This week the fellas read through Žižek’s Looking Awry. We’re talking anamorphosis, Shakespeare, Zeno’s Paradoxes and the end of the world. Will is in the woods, Peter is at a gathering and Michael’s cat is out of the bag. Thank you to all our fel ... Show More

5m 48s

May 2024

Bad Book Club: Great Value Gone Girl *TEASER*

The girlies are back with another treat from Colleen Hoover, who bravely asked the question: what if the villain could also suck dick? They review Verity, a crime thriller made up of another pick-me from loser academy, a strange house in the woods, and (did we mention?) PLENTY ... Show More

4m 59s

Sep 2024

Body Horror, Beauty Standards, & The Substance as a Feminist Masterpiece

This week we've partnered with MUBI to bring you an extra special live episode from HOME Manchester to dig into <a href="https://mubi.com/en/substance?utm_source=polyester&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=thesubstance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The S ... Show More

42m 36s

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

63: The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema, Part ...