How Freaks and Geeks gets youth culture right then - and now
Freaks and Geeks taps into 80s nostalgia (from a late 90s perspective) – but in a genuine, complex way. The show got youth culture right - and it still resonates now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Aug 202215min
How Barbiecore Turned Feminism Hot Pink
Barbiecore is the fashion trend of the moment, but the fun act of reclaiming this hot pink femininity can still be so fraught with controversy, debate and criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Aug 202210min
The "Rich Guy" Lie - Why Tinder Swindlers and Romance Cons Work
Why do women often fall for the rich guy – even when there are a lot of red flags he’s a total fraud? It’s not fair to blame these victims or sim ply assume they’re shallow and materialistic when there’s a much bigger cultural problem at play here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Aug 202212min
The Manifesting Trend - When it's a lie and when it can work
Manifesting is everywhere these days, especially in the cultural collective of gen z. But today’s mainstream resurgence of manifesting also hints at a larger feeling of powerlessness in the face of bigger, systemic problems out of our control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Aug 202211min
How Clueless's iconic fashion actually told the story
Did you ever think about the meaning behind Cher Horowitz’s most memorable looks in Clueless? Are all those perfectly curated clothes an expression of power – or are they actually hiding a teenage girl who feels powerless? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Aug 202217min
The Daddy’s Girl Trope - Why Our Culture Fetishizes Her
The daddy's girl onscreen is an idealized – but stunted– version of femininity, who is seen through the rose-colored glasses of a father who never wants her to grow up. Here’s our take on the daddy’s girl, and what happens if she doesn’t outgrow seeing her dad as the greatest guy in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Aug 202212min
Rebel Wilson and the Dark History of Forced Outings
Rebel Wilson’s attempted outing at the hands of an Australian newspaper was a shocking and revealing window into our current moment. Here’s our take on why it might prove we’re finally moving on from the shocking history of tabloids targeting LGBT people for profitable scoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Aug 202213min
Cassie’s Euphoria Season 2 looks and their hidden meanings
In season 2 of Euphoria, Cassie goes through some major changes, and so does her style. So what’s the secret emotional meaning underneath each of Cassie’s looks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Aug 20229min
