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Supplements May 22, 2024

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So we know supplements have questionable science and little regulation, but what about something as common as protein powder? Join us as we investigate claims that roots and pills can invigorate libidos, kick coffee habits or even prevent hangovers. We discover surprising facts, and even find a product that convinces Lucy, our skeptic.

Topics covered: -The science behind the most common vitamin and mineral supplements Americans take: multivitamins, calcium, and fish oil -Why we add vitamins to food products -Do scientists agree on what levels of vitamins we need for ideal health? -The surprising science behind protein powder, and should you be taking it daily? -Influencer promoted supplements: Athletic Greens (AG1) and libido gummies -Herbs and roots in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, adaptogens and coffee alternatives -A supplement to rid us of hangovers -The placebo effect Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

Moral Dilemmas and Reddit’s AITA May 15, 2024

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We lurk on Reddit’s Am I the Asshole forum and pass our own judgements using the backing of moral philosophy and some questionable logic. Questions covered: -AITA for telling my wife that she needs to seriously work on her mental and physical toughness? -AITA for being truthful and admitting that I find my wife unattractive after her surgery? -AITA for leaving my disabled mom with no caregivers after giving her over 6 months notice? Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ ❤️

True Crime May 08, 2024

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The case of the true crime obsession. Join us as we unwind the history, unearth the clues, and navigate the pitfalls of being a true crime fan. Topics covered: -The history and origins of true crime -The rise of detective fiction -How Serial changed the industry and the rise of prestige true crime dramas: HBO’s The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst and Netflix’s Making a Murderer -Who watches true crime and why -Gender differences in criminals, victims, and viewers -News coverage of crimes and the relationship between serial killers and media -True crime’s effect on our judicial system -The problems with true crime: sensationalization of crime for profit and entertainment, centering the criminal rather than the victim -Parasocial relationships and armchair detectives -The women who fall in love with serial killers

Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠Patreon⁠ ❤️

Footing the Bill May 01, 2024

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We examine the social norms around paying for things for others. From gifts to obligations, how we spend our money speaks to our culture, our values, and how we may or may not be afraid of judgment from others. Topics covered: -Spending on milestones for our friends: weddings, showers, bachelorette parties, gifts -Sex and The City, A Woman’s Right to Shoes -Wedding one-upmanship & social media -Why we follow social norms, even when it doesn’t align with our self interest -Money norms when it comes to dating and splitting finances as a couple, in the US vs Europe -The history of tipping, tipping culture today, and tipflation

Sources & transcript available to anyone at our Patreon ❤️

Romance, Smut, and Fairy P*** Apr 24, 2024

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We explore the tropes, trends, and monsters in the romance universe, asking important questions like why is it we have to go outside of our species to find a good man? 👹 Topics covered: -The history of the romance novel, from 1700s to today -The development of modern romance: romantasy, erotica, tropes -Inflection points like the invention of the “the bodice ripper” in 1972, Fifty Shades of Gray in modern day -An exploration of the types of romance novels: ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses), From Blood and Ash, Fourth Wing; authors like Colleen Hoover, Emily Henry; and monster corn like Ice Planet Barbarians and the Omega verse -Dark romance, taboos, and the “misattribution of arousal” phenomenon -How monster smut helps you heal from trauma -Kindle Unlimited and AI tools effect on indie authors and readership -Changing ideals of masculinity -Female sexual liberation

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Secret Societies Apr 17, 2024

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We dive into the Western Esoteric Tradition, how its shaped our stories, symbols, and secret societies. From the Knights Templar to Beyonce as a member of the Illuminati, we traverse centuries of history and question fact vs conspiracy. Topics covered: -The origins of secret societies in the Western Esoteric Tradition -Its relation to Dark Academia as a genre of fiction: Babel by RF Kuang, Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, Harry Potter -The history of the Freemasons and what we know about their practices today -The Anti-Masonic party and the pushback against secret societies -The Knights Templar and their potential ties to the Masons -The history of the Illuminati and modern conspiracy theories -How secret societies relate to modern Greek fraternities, Phi Beta Kappa -The history of secret societies at universities, and how the Skull and Bones society at Yale has changed over time -Research on in group, out group psychology in relation to empathy vs apathy

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Male-coded Media Apr 10, 2024

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Are men and women drifting further apart in their views on the world? After living on the girlie side of the internet for so long, Jennifer & Lucy dip their toes into male-coded media and experience its wildly different messaging. Topics covered: -Male-coded media personalities and their similarities/differences: Joe Rogan, Andrew Huberman, David Goggins, Jocko Willink -Stoicism as a predominately male philosophy -Should art be separated from the artist? -Parasocial relationships and how celebrities become role models -Media echo chambers and how reading fiction helps us develop empathy -Female-coded media personalities and their similarities/differences: Alex Cooper of Call Her Daddy, Binchtopia, Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle -The differences between male-coded and female-coded content and messaging -How the genders are drifting apart -Gender socialization and gender as a construct

Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠Patreon⁠ ❤️

Panic at the Tarmac Apr 03, 2024

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Jennifer shares the experience of her first panic attack (+ involuntary grippy sock vacation), and we investigate what causes panic attacks and what you can do when faced with one. Topics covered: -How to recognize a panic attack -What to do when experiencing one -The types of panic attacks: depersonalization/derealization, cardiac, and respiratory -The biomechanisms causing fight or flight -How you can control (and let go of control) when it comes to panic attacks -The relationship between panic disorder and depression -How panic disorder differs between men and women

Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠Patreon⁠ ❤️

Are We Having Fun Yet? Mar 27, 2024

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Why does it feel so hard to have fun as an adult? And based on our feed, is everyone having it or is no one...👀 We look into fun as a business, fun for our health, and why/if the fun isn’t funning anymore.

Topics covered: -Key elements of fun: playfulness, connection, and flow -How you can have more fun -The commodification of fun: party coaches, corporate team events, fun as an industry -The performance of fun for social media -The impact of fun on mental and physical health -The importance of close friends as well as a large network of acquaintances -Younger generations are lonelier than ever -Shifting perceptions of fun in the 1900s -Changes in how Americans spend time since the 1960s -How Americans spend time compared to the rest of the world

Sources & transcript available to anyone at our ⁠Patreon⁠ ❤️

Girl Talk: Female Founder Edition Mar 20, 2024

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We share the stories of four female founders we admire. From construction to candy, VC-backed to self-funded, they cover a wide spectrum of ways to build a business. Topics covered: -The myth of the young founder in Silicon Valley -Different paths to found companies—venture capital vs angel investors vs bootstrapping -Alternative exit strategies—acquisition, private equity -How female founders lead differently -Lucy Guo and her companies, Scale AI and Passes -Kristine Locker and her startup Locker, a shoppable Pinterest -Tracey Young’s $875M exit for PlanGrid and her new startup TigerEye -Tara Bosch developing and selling SmartSweets

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