logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2013
32m 44s

The Office Romance

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode
As soon as women entered the American workplace in the 1860s, sex and romance have been a common undercurrent of office life. Cristen and Caroline explore the risks and rewards of 21st-century office romances, along with cupid contracts, trading sex for p 
Up next
Apr 18
SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us
In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-sy ... Show More
58m 53s
Apr 17
Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens
In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
47m 44s
Apr 16
Happy Hour 216#: Fanfiction Specifications
What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
25m 57s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2018
Office Romances
Have you ever had a romantic encounter at work? Dan and Alison discuss the minefield of workplace romances with biological anthropologist Helen Fisher of Rutgers University and the Kinsey Institute. They answer your questions on how to ask somebody out at work, how a one-night st ... Show More
36m 30s
Jul 2019
Sexual Healing
The guys continue the conversation about sex and intimacy. Sex and intimacy coach Lila Darville is in studio to challenge How Men Think.They must dig deep and get real when talking with a woman whose marriage is falling apart after ten years. Learn more about your ad-choices at h ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2021
Sex Work is Work (w/ Danica and Riley)
Devin and Carolina deal with some news-induced depression and are then joined by sex work advocates/podcasters Danica and Riley (50 Plus a Tip Podcast) to discuss their experiences in sex work. Danica and Riley share stories about everything from stigmatization and legislation to ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2024
Busting myths about women in the workplace
For years, women have been fighting for faster career advancement and more equitable representation at work. On this week’s episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Alexis Krivkovich and Lareina Yee talk with global editorial director Lucia Rahilly about the 2023 ... Show More
26m 18s
Aug 2021
Gender Questions
Are women nicer than men or nah? We get a reenactment from Steve and Carla. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
6m 22s
May 2021
Computer Love
Roy Wood Jr plays matchmaker in the corporate suite as the CEO of Bitwise Industries shares $50 Million plan to up-skill disenfranchised workers across the country, and the global Chief Marketing Officer for OkCupid explains how relationships in the digital era can create rewardi ... Show More
1h 16m
Jun 2024
Pleasure Unveiled: Caroline Stanbury in Conversation with Dr. Marashi
In this episode, Caroline Stanbury sits down with renowned women's health expert, Dr. Marashi, to explore the often overlooked but vital topic of women's right to pleasure. Join Caroline and Dr. Marashi as they delve into the science, cultural taboos, and societal dynamics that i ... Show More
36m 58s
Mar 2023
Love Where You Work: Workplace Romance with Louis Lessig
Friendships at work help retain employees, but workplace romances can divide teams and are tricky for both the organization and the staff to navigate. In this episode of Career Compass, Hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by employment law attorney Louis Lessig to un ... Show More
34m 2s