TikTok is filled with wonders. It’s SO weird. It can make you feel like the algorithm is telling you something you don’t even realize about yourself….or it serve you a whole bunch of cyst draining videos. In order to answer your questions about WTF is happening in your feed, I knew I needed a weird internet aficionado who also understands the way our tech pl ... Show More
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Fighting is an Art. Here's How To Get Better At It.
IF YOU NEED HELP ADDING YOUR SUBSCRIBER-ONLY FEED TO YOUR PODCAST PLAYER, JUST CLICK HERE! Conflict happens — and navigating that conflict is essential to a healthy community, a healthy relationship, and a healthy workplace. But so many of us are conflict-adverse (often for good ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 9
Trying to Have Kids Amidst a Polycrisis
I love kids. In a different timeline, I'd almost certainly have them. But when I was in my 30s, I looked around — and looked at my own bank account, and the realities of childcare, the weight of my student loans, and how hard people without close family support were working just ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2020
Ep. 236 TikTok, Big Yikes, and Teen Culture
Okay friends, raise your hand if you know what a TikTok is. Do you know why anyone would want to TikTok? Do you know why Meg and Rebekah are suddenly obsessed with it? This week’s episode is a fun deep dive into teen culture by way of TikTok, meme culture, and a quiz on the slang ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2021
We Gotta Talk About "TikTok Pretty"
You've heard of the clandestine 'Soggy Sao' urban myth, right? If not, don't worry, Abbie demystifies all things cracker and cum. Also, Abbie wonders, why on EARTH are people still editing their photos? Aren't we past this cringe fest already? Finally, get ready for a lovely lil ... Show More
35m 28s
Oct 2021
ICYMI - Is TikTok Giving Teen Girls Tics?
Why have so many young women developed tic disorders during the course of the pandemic? Well, apart from the obvious pandemic-related stressors, TikTok could be a big part of it. On today’s episode, Rachelle and Madison talk to science journalist Maddie Bender about her report fo ... Show More
25m 27s