SMNTY Classics: Video Games & Women, Par...

Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez's enthusiasm and passion around sharks is infectious and has rightfully earned her some recognition. We look into her efforts in fostering understanding around sharks, and also talk about crocodile bites and provide some updates in this c ... Show More

The phrase 'friends of Dorothy' has long been coded language within the queer community. We trace the history and discuss what the Wizard of Oz has to do with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The online dating world is on fire, so why not burn down the haystack? That's the logic behind the burnt haystack theory. Samantha swipes through some explanations, thoughts and arguments on this theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week on Time Alone, we wrap up our 2-part series, Do We Enjoy Seeing Women Fail? In this series, we discuss dynamics that exist amongst women that can hinder our ability to connect and support one another.Resources mentioned in the show, as well as how to connect with Siobha ... Show More

In Part 2 of a two-parter about video games and change, Meredith talks to Celeste Sangiorgio, a psychologist and researcher who thinks about video games a lot. Celeste happens to be co-creating a video game that’s meant to help us navigate relationships. Join this conversation ab ... Show More

In this episode, three students takeover the pod to discuss the issue of sexism and misogyny in the gaming world. Harper Winslet, Jessica Thornton and Leila Miller-Jones from BHASVIC college in Brighton and Hove were inspired by the research of Anita Sarkeesian and wanted to see ... Show More

<p><strong>podmothers sephy &amp; wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on the gamer girl to rotting depression pipeline, our friendship, everyday sexism, maternal instincts, empathy, taylor swift, and the dehuminisation of pop-culture spectacles. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="h ... Show More

<p>It's part two of the 'toxic' women deep dive! This week we're discussing the backlash against the 'evil' women genre and how the <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@c.a.i.t.l.y.n/video/7049477818522094895?_d=secCgwIARCbDRjEFSACKAESPgo8pJvUP7F7aAyHFcpbkuXMHnDm6i6ZjwVu7E6MB59opJILR ... Show More

Are you down with the female rap renaissance? This week, OOD discuss the gendered double standards in the rap world and the up and coming artists that should be on your playlist. They also invite “God Save The Queens” author Kathy Iandoli on to speak to the historical legacy of w ... Show More

Today's Proceedings: We take a look at toxic masculinity by talking about women being good at video games and how selling nudes is not empowering to women! We also discuss what it's like to be a woman on the internet and the adventures of HottGirl99. Lastly, we discuss r/Love a ... Show More

<p>What is it like to be the only woman at the (poker) table? Or a rare man in a supposedly "feminine" career? In this favorite episode from 2019, we tell the stories of two people who grappled with gender stereotypes on the job, and consider how such biases can shape our career ... Show More