Why has something as natural as menstruation been shrouded in shame, secrecy, and silence for centuries? In this episode, Alesha from The Bizarre AF joins me as we trace the blood trail through history - from ancient cultures that worshipped the menstrual cycle to the rise of patriarchal systems that demonized and medicalized it. We’ll dive into strange peri ... Show More
Oct 2
Taylor Swift State of the Union (Keleigh Teller Friendship, Performance Art Theory, Jack Antonoff and more)
On the eve of her 12th Studio Album "The Life of a Showgirl" let's do a little Taylor Swift State of the Union on some open questions you guys asked on Instagram! From her friendship with Keleigh Teller, to the latest theory of her participating in a LONG performance art piece ab ... Show More
48m 36s
Sep 29
Deep Dive: Doja Cat (her talent, scandals, and how both led to her dating Joseph Quinn)
Doja Cat has never been one to play it safe - from viral hits and undeniable talent to the scandals that keep her in headlines. In this deep dive, we trace her rise from internet rapper to Grammy-winning superstar, unpack the controversies that shaped her public image, and look a ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2024
69: Truth, Lies, and Conspiracy Theories feat. Liz Franczak
Abby, Patrick, and Dan welcome the incomparable Liz Franczak of TrueAnon! The topic is conspiracy theories, from real to imagined, documented to discredited, ludicrous to all-too-likely, and more. The first half of the episode is ground-clearing and working through some basic que ... Show More
2h 5m
Jul 2024
Les règles agissent-elles vraiment sur l'humeur ?
Chez certaines personnes, la période des règles peut s’accompagner de symptômes difficiles, et les changements d’humeur en font partie. Depuis des centaines d’années, nos menstruations sont pointées du doigt. Dès l’Antiquité, des médecins et des penseurs, ont élaboré diverses thè ... Show More
4m 54s
May 2025
Women who ruled over Africa
From rainmaking queens to dogged isolationists, the lives and reigns of Africa’s female rulers have long been shrouded in mystery, misunderstanding and misogyny. Over the centuries and throughout the continent, these individuals navigated the rigid traditions of their own culture ... Show More
41m 58s