Sad Girls Against The Patriarchy

Do It Like A Girl

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:53:13 +0000

Today we’re joined by personal trainer and fitness creator Kate Havlicek! You may know her from the viral video commenting on Pete Hegseth’s ~questionable~ pull-up technique. Kate is a badass, and here to talk about the overlap of politics and fitness. This isn’t an episode about getting skinny or worshipping discipline. It's about movement as a benefit to our mental health, our autonomy, and how sexism makes it all the way to the gym or the tennis court. We hear great advice for people interested in training. And not so great stories of incels in the comment section. How surprising.

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@sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes

Feminism Says Let Her Flop

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:49:52 +0000

Today we’re joined by Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy: a comedy school, professional network, and content studio built to support women as they grow their careers (and make funny stuff!). We talk about Lynn’s early realization — men are allowed to be sloppy and experimental, yet still be seen as promising, charming even. But if women are *too* messy, too much, it’ll never accepted. They're supposed to arrive ready, or they don't belong. This has never been an even playing field. And when the industry won’t make room for us to grow, there are places we can build that will.

Visiti Gold Comedy! goldcomedy.com / ig: @goldcomedy / youtube.com/@GOLDComedy

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Men Will Literally Animate A Corpse Instead of Going to Therapy (On Frankenstein)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:04:03 +0000

Are you a fan of Frankenstein by author Mary Shelley published in 1818? Did you watch the 2025 adaptation? Are you a fan of horror and also of understanding the author behind the story? Well then have we got an episode for you. Mary Shelley lore, OG Frankenstein mythology, and discussion of Guillermo Del Toro’s recent attempt. With dear friend Nik here for another movie review!

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Gaslight, Gatekeep, Game

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:32:38 +0000

Today we dive into gaming culture, joined by Alison’s dear friend Spenser! Who plays these video games anyway? And not just who plays them… who identifies as a "gamer”? We talk about player demographics, studies on the effects of violent video games, and the sexist/discriminatory practices of gaming companies. Then we get into GamerGate, and how its bullshit didn’t stay local to gaming, but bled into the rise of the alt-right movement as well. Turns out it was never really about video games in the first place.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm | Strength, Drive, and Rock n Roll

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:22:40 +0000

Casual interview with rockstar Lzzy Hale of the band Halestorm (!!). SO thrilled to have her on the podcast to talk about what it's like to be an unapologetic woman in a male dominated field — in this case the music industry and especially the rock genre! We get into how rewarding it is to lead by example and empower women as they find their voice, the courage that comes after facing fear, and plenty more along the way. We are here to lift each other up, to show what's possible, and, as always, are stronger together.

Follow her at @officiallzzyhale / @halestormrocks !

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Am I The Asshole? Are You? Is ANYONE? Let's Discuss.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:50:49 +0000

Today we are joined by Danny of the "Am I The A**hole Podcast"! Danny pre-selected a few queries relevant to our SADGAP interests to read and assess: attractive salesperson, body hair, and landlord transactions. We deliver final rulings, that are certainly free of personal bias and leave no room for arguement. It's a fun time! Best case scenario, you like it too.

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Childless Cat Ladies and Crying Men — A Cultural Exchange

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:41:40 +0000

@misandristmemes is joined by @meme.phistopheles (aka Sean) for a solid yap sesh. Topics include: unlearning emotional repression, toxic masculinity as a perversion of stoicism, how to unironically use the word ally in the context of feminism, and like 45 other tangents. Patriarchy hurts everyone. Gatekeeping protects the gate but can also block resources. Your bf should go to therapy. Societal conditioning sucks and everyone's tired ._.

Check out Sean’s book “Everything Will Be Okay“, available pretty much everywhere!

Follow his meme page @meme.phistopheles if you don’t already!

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Let the Gals Have Their Smut: In Defense of Twilight

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:34:41 +0000

Twilight receives a lot of criticism. Romance novels and love triangles, which teenage girls tend to enjoy, are treated as cringe. The problematic but fantastical (& impossible to recreate irl) age gap gets framed as dangerous messaging. While another massively popular series filled with incest and nonconsensual sex earned mainstream fame without the same scrutiny. But unlike many other fantasy bestsellers, Twilight was written by a woman, marketed to young women, and it became a punchline. We don't have to personally love it, but let's not yuck anyone's yum. It's not hurting the culture, and teen girls are allowed little a treat.

Includes references to the aptly named ContraPoints episode: "Twilight"

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes

Finding Your Voice In Rooms That Want To Shut You Up

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:11:59 +0000

Meet the lovely Alaina Shearer! Alaina launched a nationwide network for women in tech, founded a marketing agency, somehow raised kids while doing all this, and oh yeah ran for Congress that one time?? Along the way she learned to navigate and push back in male dominated fields — including as a radio host, and working for a Don Draper-level sexist stripped of anything that resembles charming. Officially the most grown-up adult we’ve ever interviewed, Alaina has wonderful insights to share as a bonafide girlboss (NOT sarcastically for once).

Support her podcast! @citizenrebelpodcast
Follow her ig! @alainashearer_

(**Alison decided to record this one underwater. Just for fun. Or maybe the audio settings were jacked, the quality suffered, and we're really sorry. Glub glub.)

Male Photographers Moaning at Models, Beauty Standard Bullshit, and ~Just Girlie Things~

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:09:22 +0000

Corrin and Alison chat about the kind of experience teenage models are likely to have when shooting with older male photographers. SPOILER -- it goes kind of exactly how you expect! The conversation strays into other fun topics like: street harassment, pervy bosses, age inappropriate bfs, and shame-centric body standards. Yy..ayyy.

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Episode 100! Interviewing the Lady that Sparked the Free Britney Movement!

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 01:31:04 +0000

This week we talk to Babs Gray (ig: @babs_gray), whose podcast ignited the Free Britney movement! It was of course a team effort as thousands of people became motivated to help the pop princess find freedom. But Babs and her co-host Tess, with the help of a whistleblower close to the situation, took a risk in making this story public. Using their podcast platform for reach, Babs and Tess invested significant time, money, and energy - and IT WORKED.

So tune in for a behind-the-scenes peak on how Free Britney finally Freed Britney.

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Follow her podcast *Lady to Lady* ~ @ladytoladycomedy

99: On Gaslighting

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:55:42 +0000

A new episode, a new episode, it’s a new episode yay! And it’s not even paywalled you lucky duck! This one isn't exactly studied through a psych lens, and it’s not about the horrible men who have gaslit you — but you are STRONGLY encouraged to write in to sadgap.podcast@gmail.com to share your gaslighting stories! Instead, Alison the Pedant has a bone to pick with the evolution of this word and its meaning over the last 90-ish years. And just so she’ll finally stop bitching about it, Friend of the Pod Prabha joins the pod to talk it all out, explain it all out, and hopefully you enjoy it along the way.

98: On Companion (The Movie)

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:45:51 +0000

Discussion of the 2025 movie "Companion" starring Sophie Thatcher and directed by Drew Hancock. Hosted with returning guest Nick, friend of the crew friend of the pod. A review of the film with a focus on its feminist themes. (shocking, I know)

**Episode is full of spoilers! So many!

97: On Patreon Unlocked - “Nevertheless, She Posted (Guest: Bree Essrig)”

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:56:18 +0000

Recorded in late 2024 with content creator/internet historian Bree Essrig and OG hostess Alexis! (Previously paywalled, has audio issues and rich chaotic bisexual energy.) Tune in for personal stories of getting doxxed, wikifeet, queer dating, and more. Also discussion of sex work from a firsthand account, including legalization and pro/cons of in-person vs online sex work!

Find Bree on instagram at @breeessrig and check out her 2024 movie “Sugar Baby” ♡

96: On Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:15:22 +0000

Featuring Joe of the “Boys Watching Buffy” podcast to answer all our deep dive questions! First we break down the overall plot and characters, then explore the ~feminist themes~ found in Sunnyvale. The damsel in distress trope is subverted. The Bechdel Test, consistently slayed. The patriarchy sits on a council wearing tweed. Buffy and Willow find their agency, Warren gets his orbs crushed, and wtf is wrong with Joss Whedon! If you’ve never seen Buffy, now you can hold your own in a conversation as if you had (basically). And if you love Buffy already, learn even more from someone who has done their damn homework!

95: On Some Kind of Bitch and Matriarchal Musings

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:39:46 +0000

A rich conversation with filmmaker & poetess Effie Spence about feminine wisdom and the power of recentering matriarchal values. Effie shares her period-stained poetry ‘A Bloody Mess’ and docuseries ‘Motherland’, which follows her journey to ancestral roots to rediscover herself through the women who came before. We talk tarot, menarche malarkey, cycle syncing, and more. Includes a question for all about how to turn this sadgap.podcast into a practical community of care. (Bonus toward the end, and a big topic: what if the antithesis of patriarchy isn’t the smashing we’ve heard about, but something softer and more intimate instead.)

94: On the Audacity of Living as a Feminist Out Loud

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:24:57 +0000

Today we sit down with writer Chloe Marie Stillwell for a whirlwind of stories -- from pissing off Lady Gaga with a viral Ed Sheeran takedown to Chloe's journey with recovery, and everything in between. We talk about her experience writing for Playboy, finding internet fame via (an also viral) mugshot, and what happens when Dolly Parton’s publicist hates you. Plus: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” album cover. Satire, setback, or a secret third thing?

Follow her on ig! @chloemariestillwell

93: On Being Neurospicy, Navy, and Not Ur Girl

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:05:37 +0000

Alison is joined this week by good friend Chris. Chris served under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, identifying then as a lesbian, and came out the other side — literally! We get into the unique perspective of being a trans man socialized as feminine, who now gets the male privilege that comes with passing. As well as the omnipresent misogyny in military life, and what being autistic taught him about masking and self-preservation. Good stuff for people on the journey to find confidence and self-acceptance!

92: On Chatting the Day Away (WE ARE THE WEIRDOS, MISTER CHIRPLES)

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:57:36 +0000

Classic A&A crew chatting it UP! Disjointed topics include: community college, the Are We Dating the Same Guy? facebook group, “male loneliness epidemic”, tipping your bartender, Uber terrors, anime (briefly, we don’t watch it), Binchtopia vocabularly, plus some serious tips & tricks for avoiding an accidental fentanyl overdose. (TW for descriptions of suicide, death in general.)

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91: On Greek Mythology Misogyny... Mythogyny

Tue, 20 May 2025 21:18:09 +0000

Alison is joined by bestie Nick to talk about ladies of lore and the problematic retelling of their stories. Medusa: assault survivor. Arachne: pro weaver pitted against Athena. Circe: just wanted to chill as an island witch. Artemis: turned a gross man into a bambi. Pandora: set up to fail à la garden of eden. Enjoy!

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90: On the Challenges of Being a Woman in Comedy (WOMEN IN MALE FIELDS!)

Thu, 08 May 2025 08:06:48 +0000

Alison is joined by Stefani and Anna to talk about their experiences in comedy! We get into how their gender has shaped the way they’re received on stage, tokenization, and the balance of success without compromise. Also: why do men assume a woman making sexual jokes is “very sexual” - and why is that a problem? Why do audience members respond to a bit as if they’re on a date with the gal on stage? Why can men make a r*pe joke but a survivor can’t? Many such questions!

Includes musings on the origins of intercourse and the importance of self-satisfying. Ends with advice for aspiring comics (it’s to masturbate more often).

Follow them on ig!
Stefani: @stefaniroselah
Anna: @annacatherineorr

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89: On the IQ Tests' Villain Origin Story And Many Psychology Bits

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:34:42 +0000

IQ tests, get on the analysis couch. This week we trace the intelligence quotient’s horrible origin in eugenics and sterilization. Then track how it kinda improved and developed into the G factor (has nothing to do with being a g, yet kind of does). And finally identify the now recognized multiple styles of intelligence that make things a lot more interesting. Very Psych 102 style. TLDR: if you think you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong.

88: On Gay Sex, Trans Advocacy, and Persisting through The Horrors (Guest: Dakota)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:52:00 +0000

This week features a guest as we dive into queer identity, layers of privilege, and why everyone still gets mad when a woman raises her voice. From La Vie en Grindr to Gabrielle Union’s fiery acceptance speech, let’s TALK ABOUT IT!

87: On Flawed Metrics Made By Old White Dudes - BMI, MBTI, & Love Languages

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:05:06 +0000

BMI — the deeply misleading number that's on your medical chart whether you like it or not. Myers-Briggs — astrology for the boys. Love Languages — PHYSICAL TOUCH. We're here to deconstruct, to devalue, to de...smiss, these popular measures that were developed without adequate research. (To be fair the Myers-Briggs test was created by two ladies, but it was based on the work of Carl Jung, so close enough.)

86: On How to Survive Your 20s

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:59:08 +0000

Learn this ONE ~crazy trick~ to not just survive your 20s, but to THRIVE! Nah, there's not one trick, but we got some ideas. As two ladies who lived through this tumultuous era and lived it hard, we learned a few things along the way and wanna share that wisdom with you. With love from the kooky aunts <3

**Therapy resource for people without insurance! >> Open Path Collective
One-time fee to join, then very reduced rates (between $40-70 per session for individual therapy and $30 student intern sessions). Website: https://openpathcollective.org/

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85: On How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Clown Timeline

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:33:53 +0000

Super PACs, lobbyists, deep fakes, oh my! We're not too thrilled about the fact that politicians are motivated by money & power rather than the interests of their constituents. While echo chambers and the culture war keep us divided to our detriment. If we could find common ground, we might viva la revolution. This 'reality contradicts the messaging' extends to corporate girlbossery, too - because if you've been told gender equality has been achieved, you've been lied to. But we've got ideas on how to make some difference, or at least how to soothe your mind to make life more tolerable. Alt title: believing a politician cares about you is like believing the stripper likes you.

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84: On Nosferatu

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:30:00 +0000

Review of the 2024 film "Nosferatu", directed by Dave Eggers. Surprisingly turned out to be a feminist rabbit hole inviting multiple interpretations. All the spoilers! (*also includes birthday well wishes for one of your hosts <3, an out of context update on the no good very bad boyfriend, and smack talking Andr*w H*berman)

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83: On the Sad State of Society à la Hypernormalisation

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 03:05:31 +0000

~ Let's get politicaaal ~

In a slight variation from usual themes, we zoom out to discuss... well, it's a big topic, but pretty much: politicians don't care about us, anyone with the power to create change is motivated by money, and We The People are encouraged to ignore it. To the point that it's terrible for our mental health when we DO see what's wrong but feel powerless to fix it.

Loosely a recap of the Adam Curtis 2016 documentary called "Hypernormalisation", which is free to watch here: https://youtu.be/Gr7T07WfIhM

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82: On Bleaching Your Hole & Being Chronically Online (Guest: Bree Essrig)

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:03:32 +0000

Special guest episode with the fabulous Bree Essrig! Most importantly we want to highlight the movie she wrote & produced, “Sugar Baby”, now streaming on Amazon Prime! Other topics include~ our failed attempt to record last fall, cosmetic procedures of the anal variety, lady-driven movies we’d love to see, how to deal w/ criticism on The Internet, planes crashing, OF model marketing, polishticks, and beyond.

Find Bree on instagram at @breeessrig ♡

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81: On Tradwifery AKA Trad Wives

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:11:26 +0000

The "trad wife movement" might make you think of homesteading, baking bread, or raising a million kids. But beyond the FYP lies something darker! We discuss its connection to conservative politics, its whiteness, and its push to roll back a woman's right to choose. Not the same as being a stay at home mom. Maybe just a social media trend. Worth the critique if this is content you consume.

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80: On Vocal Fry (Not Just For The Gals)

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:50:40 +0000

Research shows that da boiz exhibit vocal fry just as much as da goils. And yet somehow our brothers in christ only associate vocal fry with the "valley girl" archetype, and unfairly criticize it. (*Ironically* due to hardware issues this episode has audio distortion that kinda sounds like vocal fry throughout?? But we did cut the high pitched tone mentioned at the top, with a tool called spectral editing. Thanks, spectral editing.)

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79: On the LA Wildfires, An Emotional Take From 2 Locals

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:08:39 +0000

Just here to share feelings. We're angry at the state of the world. And at the leaders who do not care about us. We're tired, we're literally and figuratively sick. Grateful to be safe but devastated for our city. If you're an LA girlie maybe it will feel nice to hear other angelinos be sad together. <3 (Episode includes fire-related rumors that will be clarified in our next ig post, along with more info on the source of Amazon's profitability. Much sad all around these days.)

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78: On the Top 10 Feminists (for Dummies)

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:48:11 +0000

How's that for a click bait-y title??

(Just to make sure you know. . . you are not the dummies. We are the dummies. As scholars of the feministe litrature you might say, we should prolly know what made Gloria Steinem or Susan B. Anthony famous. Now we do. yay <3)

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77: On The 4B Movement

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:54:21 +0000

The 4B Movement! What is it? Why is it? Why do we & our listeners love it so much? Alexis breaks down the cultural climate around feminism in South Korea, and how it set the stage for the 4B Movement. Alison discusses similar sentiments in the US with a look to the future, but mostly is cranky and rants a lot. A mix of insight and outrage, as usual :)

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76: On Drunk Chatting at Alexis' Apartment III

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 21:59:49 +0000

This episode may not contain researched, educational content, but we can offer: two (2) stories of being almost-mugged. A step-by-step guide on how to improve the iOS 18 Photos app update. Late night convos with ChatGPT. A male-coded rant (read: arrogant) about being smarter than the normies. Tales from the gun shop. Tangential, ADHD vibes. Are we on one, or are we locked in? Yes.

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75: On The Question - Do Women Really Date For Money?

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:30:29 +0000

~~I duunnnoooo~~ you have to listen to find out.

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74: On The Substance

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 02:31:05 +0000

Review of the 2024 Coralie Fargeat squelchathon, The Substance. Highly requested and finally delivered. Full of spoilers and general babbling.

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73: On Birth Control: What Are Your Options & How Do They Work

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:52:07 +0000

Let's talk about all the ways we can stop our beautiful bodies from making the bebes. From hormonal methods, to barriers like condoms, to the discontinued Essure which literally killed its users, we've got it all! Registered Nurse Alexis and Uterus Owner Alison break down these options and share their personal experiences. Content warning for a detailed account of IUD insertion.

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72: On Drunk Chatting at Alexis' Apartment II

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:01:49 +0000

Casual chat rather than research episode this week! We catch up on listener messages, Bad Boyfriend Stories, and screenshots/memes/etc. Much lore including what inspired us to move to LA and mental health check-ins. Plus our thoughts on conspiracy theories and herpes! Find your vape, pour a glass, and hang with the saddies.

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71: On The Challenges of Working in Male-Dominated Industries

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:52:14 +0000

The Sad Girls do a clip show!! Nah, we put a ton of effort into this per usual. But these themes have come up in many of our past episodes and it makes us angery. Femme folk face tremendous challenges working in male-dominated jobs (STEM, trade work, finance, etc) including lack of mentorship, ill-fitting PPE, and constant sexual harassment. BONUS content — Alison rants about the inefficiency of recycling in the USA :D

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70: On Matriarchal Dreams and How to Build a Feminist (Guest: Paul Telfer)

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:34:03 +0000

An interview and discussion with actor Paul Telfer. He walks us through the relationships and experiences that have shaped his ideology, including influential friendships, exposure to feminist rhetoric in school, and observing the unique challenges his wife has faced. More generally, we talk about matriarchies, the problematic nature of male allyship, the need for men to challenge their defensive impulse, and practical tactics to implement when we hear sexist comments.

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69: On Mother / Maiden / Whore-er (Sad Girls & Horror Movies)

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:42:02 +0000

Horror tropes. Discussion of whether the girlies are into horror movies (and why). Spoilers for the 2022 Netflix show Inside Man after the conversation derails. Happy Halloween!

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68: On Menopause - WE SHOULD TALK ABOUT IT MORE!

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:12:59 +0000

Starting off our spooky series with the scariest thing of all: MENOPAUSE! *OoooOOooooOOO* (spooky voice). Just kidding. Menopause shouldn’t be scary. It shouldn’t be shameful or stigmatized or something to hide. It LITERALLY AFFECTS HALF OF THE POPULATION so like maybe we should talk about it sometimes.

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67: On Incels

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 14:20:40 +0000

Incels! Your favorite topic I’m sure. The etymology of the word. The origin of the subculture. That one murderous “supreme gentleman”. Includes psych studies, stats, and advice for all the incels who are definitely listening.

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66: On Addiction

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:21:00 +0000

A discussion of: how addiction affects the brain (cuz we at headquarters think neuroscience is cool as heck); how addiction manifests differently in women; and theories on why there are nearly twice as many men who are addicts. Cheers!

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65: On Badass Bitches of History | Pt 4 - Joan of Arc

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:26:22 +0000

The most historical of our historical baddies yet. Joan of Arc: icon for short girls with mental health issues everywhere. She commanded armies and the respect of men by age 17. A true lesson in how much you can accomplish if you believe in yourself (and that you are a divine messenger from The Lord).

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64: On Badass Bitches of History | Pt 3 - Angela Davis

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:50:41 +0000

Mover & shaker. Has no chill in the best way possible. Pioneer of intersectional feminism. Alexis shares the inspiring journey of activist Angela Davis. Bonus bad bf stories from listener contributions included.

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63: On Whether Sex Work + Feminism Actually Makes Sense

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:41:15 +0000

***BIG DISCLAIMER*** Before you leave a comment or send me a nasty message, just listen to the episode. I beg of you. The purpose of an episode description has never been to fully summarize an hour of content — and considering how complex this one is, I’m not even going to try. *IF YOU PUT TEXT IN FRONT OF MY EYES* without listening to it (and I will be able to tell because I know what I fucking said), you will be restricted/blocked/deleted something of the sort. This is not an open platform for the promotion of SWERF content and if you cannot even listen to the goddamn episode we bothered to research & record then no you do not have contribution privileges.

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62: On Sex Work Through the Ages

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:40:41 +0000

The oldest profession. An overview of the history of sex work around the world.

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61: On No-Fault Divorce Post 1969 aka Thanks Ronald Reagan (???)

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:07:00 +0000

No-fault divorce, or unilateral divorce, became a thing in 1969. Before that, to have a divorce approved by a court one party had to prove the other had committed some kind of fault, like adultery, alcoholism, or desertion. After no-fault divorce passed (initiated by Ronny Reagan of all people), coinciding with more rights for women passed in the '70s, female suicide rates went down! Female homicide rates went down! Wowowow. Making it easier for women to get out of potentially dangerous or abusive partnerships was a good thing all around, but now there are a few states trying to *overturn it* -- which is pretty damn scary.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

Source List: https://bit.ly/4dSrL6Y

60: On the History of Divorce & Why It Sucked for Women

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:03:47 +0000

Up until 50ish years ago, it was A LOT harder for women to support themselves financially. (It still is, but thanks to the laws re: employment, voting, business ownership, etc, at least now we can live without a man’s financial aid and the burden of his existence.) So even though men are more likely to be the adulterous partner and committed bigamy all over the place, historically they were the ones who would petition for a divorce when it was legally allowed -- while we were trapped with limited options. *Starts w/ listener contributions about their manipulative & abusive partners :]

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

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59: On Quiet on Set (Guest: L)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:03:28 +0000

A discussion of the docu-series “Quiet On Set” about the abusive environment of Nickelodeon shows behind the scenes in the late 90s. The series specifically focuses on showrunner Dan Schneider (BOOO) and his influence, but we branch into what it’s like to be a child actor in general and the dangers involved. Featuring a special guest, who does not want to be tagged and we’re all going to respect their anonymity. But they have experience in this work environment and valuable personal insights to share!

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

58: On Alison and the Case of the No Good, Very Bad Boyfriend

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:59:49 +0000

Spicy dramas. Cathartic release. HOT GOSS. More use of the f word than all our past episodes combined. No ads to keep the flow. One of us starts crying at one point?? This the Superior Court of SADGAP of the 69th Circuit is now in session. The Honourable Sad Girls preside.

Please be seated.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

57: On Sadline Part 4

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:16:24 +0000

Sad girls need sad breaks for travels and educations - please enjoy sad lines! Topics include recovering from trauma, reporting trauma, relationship-specific trauma… as well as sexier topics like hanogver cures, colonoscopies, & IUDs! Political commentary is a bit out of date due to pre-recording but we’ll catch up sooooon.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

56: On How Gossip Works

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:14:13 +0000

Gossip is thought of as a "girl thing", even though numerous studies have established that guys and gals gossip about the same amount. And not all gossip is nasty, either. In fact most of it is a neutral exchange of news and a way for people to bond! Yet there are historical examples of men LITERALLY PUTTING MUZZLES ON WOMEN for gossiping too much. Mayhaps because when women gossip they can share info about a man (& his bad behavior), they can learn from each other, they can protect each other? Mayhaps.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

Source list: https://bit.ly/4fjCjxm

55: On Kittehs ^ . ^

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:35:54 +0000

Our sweet bebe angels. Our familiars. Our satanic helpers. Includes discussion of how(/if?) cats were domesticated. Why they are traditionally so aligned with witches. And why there is this strong Cats = Women / Women = Cats energy throughout world history. Shoutout to Napolean & Sophia, we love you darlings <3 (late post because at minimum one of us is having a time)

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

Source list: https://bit.ly/3XXgz4a

54: On Drunk Chatting at Alexis’ Apartment

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:43:08 +0000

No research topic this week! Chaotic, wine-induced energy. DO NOT LISTEN IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST EPISODE. Too many Sad Girl lore spoilers. Rantings include: being scarred by commitment-phobic men, importance of tipping, what is performance art?, armie hammer hunter biden justin timberlake (word cloud), why submission and astrology are supposedly femme-coded, and god knows what else. Plus 2 sweet listener letters <3

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

53: On Babby Reindeer

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:41:56 +0000

Review of the 2024 Netflix show Baby Reindeer. Based on a true story. Created by Richard Gadd, who plays himself under a pseudyonym, stand-up comedian Donny Dunn. It shares Richard's story of being stalked/harassed and how people reacted to his experience. A good follow up to last week's Sad GAP episode. All the spoliers.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

52: On Aileen Wuornos

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:01:17 +0000

The Damsel of Death, the monster, the first female serial killer, the survivor of rape, incest, & physical assault: Aileen Wuornos. A discussion of her tragic backstory and killing of 7 men between 1989-1990. Is she a femcel icon who faught back in self defense, or a mentally unwell killer? Or both?

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

51: On How The Patriarchy Hurts Men Too

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:34:34 +0000

Let's hear it for the boyyyyys. A discussion of how we're all affected by patriarchal standards, norms, and policies. Includes heightism (cuz men are 'supposed' to be BIG & TALL), prison sentences, custody laws (don't actually give unfair preference to moms), the draft, sexual assault / domestic violence, platonic intimacy, and suicide. Feminism is for all. We're in this together folx.

[ content warning for discussions of suicide and some very dark gallows humor ]

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

Source list: https://bit.ly/3VneNGy

50: On Men Writing Women

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:28:57 +0000

"Some women, Commander Norton had decided long ago, should not be allowed aboard ship; weightlessness did things to their breasts that were too damn distracting. It was bad enough when they were motionless; but when they started to move, and sympathetic vibrations set in, it was more than any warm-blooded male should be asked to take." -a published, successful male author, no joke. Includes discussion of tropes, the male gaze, and way too many references to our *ahem* chest area.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

Source list: https://bit.ly/3x1sNxQ

49: On Sadline Part 3

Wed, 29 May 2024 04:54:07 +0000

The last of our lil Q&A series, for now! Includes a very delayed conversation on the heated MAN V BEAR controversy, dating for money, and whether it's a problem for men to watch porn.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

48: On Egg Donation

Thu, 23 May 2024 04:27:17 +0000

One of Alison’s besties went through the process of “donating” her eggs and we thought y’all would be interested in hearing about the experience! Through interview, observation, and a smidge of research, we’ve got some info about what it’s like to donate your eggs that’s a little more in depth than what you’ll find in everyone’s favorite Craigslist ad: “EARN $50,000 BECOMING AN EGG DONOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!” *episodes are being released a lil out of order but let’s run with it

Source list: https://bit.ly/4bNK0to

Resources for Donors: https://www.usdcc.org/guides-and-resources/resources-for-donors/egg-donation-transparency/

Lead researcher on long term health effects of egg donation: DianeTober.com

47: On Sadline Part 2

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:36:25 +0000

We're continuing with a new-ish episode format so we don't have to miss any weeks and can keep sharing that sweet sweet content. Here are more listener questions followed by our advice! How to: deal with men in the workplace, encourge a partner to practice basic hygeine, embrace the single life, and more!

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

46: On Profanity, Swear Words, Cussin'!

Wed, 08 May 2024 02:26:10 +0000

Dang, fetch, oh, my heck, what the holy scrud? H-E- Double hockey sticks, that′s frickin', flippin′ crud! Let's talk about baaaad words and why we say them. Where did they come from? Are they beneficial? Does your brain treat them like normal, non-swear words? This was supposed to be on whether women are judged more harshly for cursing than men, but Alison misunderstood the assignment so it's more of a psych deep dive. Enjoy, ya heathens!

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

45: On Your Questions, Comments, & Concerns (Sadline)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:59:37 +0000

You got questions, we got answers (and opinions). Topics include lovebombing, dating apps / hookup culture, mother-daughter relationships, and confronting the barista when they mess up your order.

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

44: On "Daddy Issues"

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:36:14 +0000

Crazy how when a girl is abused by one of her primary caregivers, someone can throw it back as an insult later. Colloquially, "daddy issues" means a woman who's more promiscous, needy, and probably dates older men. When it should actually mean "survivor who lived through childhood trauma and what the fuck is wrong with fathers for screwing over their daughters like that". Guess it just doesn't have the same ring to it. **Content warning for lengthy discussions of trauma & its lifelong effects.** (But don't worry we laugh at inappropriate times to lighten the mood, as usual.)

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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

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43: On Poor Things

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:10:24 +0000

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This week's episode: Sad Girls do Poor Things. The 2023 movie starring Emma Stone, Mark Rufio, and Willem Dafriend has stirred up some spicy rhetoric. Is it a movie about feminine agency, or an exploitative sexfest? Let's get wine drunk and discuss! Full of spoilers.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

42: On Being ~Unladylike~

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:06:22 +0000

Since the dawn of time, girls have been socialized to be polite, modest, and dignified. It's an ancient, cross-cultural idea that's still around today. "Boys will be boys", while women of all ages aren't given the same allowances. We're here to say, fuck that.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

41: On Women's Soccer, Corruption, and Good Ol' Toxic Masculinity

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:55:41 +0000

We know you were desperate for more sports-related content. Last week was so fun we just had to keep it going! This one covers the Qatar/FIFA controversy and pay gap between the women's and men's soccer teams in the US (it is extreme). Then we go to discrimination, NCAA college sexual assault stats, and question whether contact sports are really all about suppressed homoerotic desires. Go team Sad Girls ._.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

40: On SPORTS!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:01:51 +0000

Sportsball. Spurtsin'. Sportsaroonees. Good or bad?? We take SPORTS! very seriously here. While there are absolutely benefits to participating in SPORTS! and it has noticeable cultural benefits, there's a dark side to it ~as well.~ But we didn't talk about it. We left out the relationship between colonization, capitalism, and SPORTS! Also avoided the pay disparity between the (majority white) top coaches and average NFL player, and the near 100% likelihood that professional players will leave that career with life changing brain damage. No. We didn't talk about that at all. SPORTS! ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer

39: On the Sad Girls & Their Ramblings

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:32:39 +0000

STDs. Menty b’s. Hysterectomies. Just a few of the subjects we discuss in this episode that is more intimate conversation made public than educational content.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

38: On Gender Identity, A Love of Nuance, And Why the TERFs Got It Wrong (Guest: Gia)

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:38:30 +0000

A proper guest on a proper podcast, this one! The gals interview Gia, a college advisor and faculty member from the East Coast. Gia’s studies were focused on queer theory & linguistics, and now they teach on systems of power / oppression. MORE IMPORTANTLY they were Alison’s roommate for 2 years, are still one of her besties, AND are all around lovely. <3

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

37: On the Burning of the Salt

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:29:00 +0000

Vibes-based cinema. Bathcum. Could have been a TikTok but went on a little too long. Or the best film of 2023?? Who's to say. Everyone's talking about it so we had to, too: Saltburn. Starring some pretty great actors and directed by a gal who would have slayed on Tumblr. Late post because Alison was in a depression spiral. Enjoy!

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

36: On Empathy

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:51:24 +0000

Empathy deep dive! A discussion on the importance of empathy, mirror neurons, tribalism, and where empathy comes from, neuroscientifically speaking. Also getting into the question — will psychedelics actually make you a more empathetic person?? Tune in to find out!

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

35: On Pregnancy

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:30:55 +0000

Not something to take lightly! Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it comes with a lot of health risks. Pregnant people should be given alllll the accommodations needed to keep them safe... Instead of having their jobs threatened or being bullied at work, which unfortunately happens all the time :(

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

34: On Britney Spears (The Bimbo Series)

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 22:27:15 +0000

Britney has been freeeeed! We love to see it. Alexis walks us through the life of our princess of pop: grew up in a small town, released her first album in '99, and in 2008 was locked into the infamous conservatorship under her lousy dad! She had no privacy, no control over her finances, and considering how many men live the "rockstar life" even after they have kids, we're pretty damn sure this wouldn't have happened to a man in her position.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

33: On Paris Hilton (The Bimbo Series)

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:09:54 +0000

Do we like Paris Hilton? She's on video saying some awful things, has a reputation as "famous for being famous", and is the quintessential nepo baby. She's also an abuse survivor and has been using her influence to empower young women and advocate for reform in the troubled teen industry. People are complicated. And she's not perfect, but she's more than the promiscuous party girl the media has made her out to be.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

32: On My Year Of Rest And Relaxation

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:00:21 +0000

Une critique! Something a lil different... the girls review the meme-book, that one you've seen alllll over ig (we liked it).

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

31: On True Crime

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:59:27 +0000

True Crime has been around forever and ever, but thanks to the advent of podcasts (hey we’ve heard of those), the genre is especially popular today. Women are more likely to read/watch/and listen to true crime, and researchers have studied why! This episode goes into the history of true crime, the ethics of consuming it, and why women are more interested in the genre.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

30: On Erotica & ~Visual Stimuli~

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:39:15 +0000

This episode tackles the questions: are men really "more visual"? do women get anything out of porn? why is it that the majority of people who read erotic novels are women? Inspired by the recent 50 Shades of Grey episode and our love for the (sexy) written word.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

29: On the Pleasure Gap

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:54:37 +0000

The stats vary slightly depending on source, but the reality is heterosexual men orgasm almost every time they have sex (upwards of 90% of the time) and heterosexual women just don't. Straight cis women are only getting off during about half of their sexual encounters! This is cruel and unfair and the world must know.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

28: On Fifty Shades of Christmas Day

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:15:00 +0000

For this magical holiday, let's mix it up a bit! Here's a review of the cinematic masterpiece, the visual poetry, your favorite film of 2015: Fifty Shades of Grey. Our longest episode yet, for some reason. Merry Xmas babes <3

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

27: On Pickup Artists & MRAs

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:34:18 +0000

It came from the manosphere. . . In part 1 we learn about pickup artists, or PUAs — a group of men who've designed manipulative strategies in an attempt to attract women. In part 2, we explore the community of men's rights advocates, or MRAs — a group that feels men are the oppressed gender. The Sad Girls were not a fan of either. lolwtfbbq

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

26: On "Alpha Males"

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:31:56 +0000

There's a popular myth that women are attracted to "alpha males". Well, the researchers who popularized the concept of alpha males in nature have since backtracked! "Alpha" isn't a personality type, it's more like a political position. And alphas are caretakers, they're kind, they're more empathetic than others in the group. Lots of good facts here to throw in an incel's face.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

25: On Non-Mangomouse Relationships

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:28:09 +0000

AKA, two very monogamous not at all polyamorous people try to make sense of polyamory. Can we look to the animal kingdom to explain human behavior and sexuality?? You gotta listen to find out.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

24: On the Biological Clock

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:45:41 +0000

Turns out, there's no physical, internal clock when it comes to fertility. If you wanted kids, you might extra want them later, and that's great. If you didn't want kids, even factoring in hormonal changes as you get older, TIME ALONE WILL NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE. That's also great. The more ya know.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonni.brooks

23: On The Question - Are Women Really More Emotional?

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:07:21 +0000

No.

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22: On BDSM

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:55:02 +0000

Bondage & Discipline, Domination & Submission, Sadism & Masochism. More than a Rihanna song, better than 69 Tones of Smoke or whatever. The Sad Girls talk about BDSM in history, psychology, the context of feminism, and, as usual, the importance of consent.

24-Hr Los Angeles Rape & Battering Crisis Line (Peace Over Violence): 213-626-3393 24-Hr locations in LA for a sexual assault exam (SART/rape kit): USC & UCLA Santa Monica Hospital

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

21: On Access After Roe v. Wade

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:59:33 +0000

This episode picks up where we left off in 1973, when the supreme court decided abortion was a constitutional right. In 2022 they undecided it, and in the interim conservative lawmakers did their best to restrict and ban safe abortions :( Includes discussion of the real 'Jane Roe', Crisis Pregnancy Centers (bad), and the actual reason people are so vehemently anti-abortion.

-National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org
-Planned Parenthood: plannedparenthood.org
-NARAL/Reproductive Freedom for All: reproductivefreedomforall.org

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

20: On Abortion Access Pre- Roe v. Wade

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:19:36 +0000

In Native American tribes and amongst the English colonizers who decimated them, terminating a pregnancy through herbal methods was not only allowed but also socially acceptable. It wasn't until the formation of the American Medical Association in the mid-1800s that abortion became criminalized and stigmatized. Why? Because of what Americans do best: racism. Learn about the history of abortion rights and where we landed just before the deciding on this landmark supreme court case. Alexis holds it down. Alison is somewhat more unhinged.

-National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org
-Planned Parenthood: plannedparenthood.org
-NARAL/Reproductive Freedom for All: reproductivefreedomforall.org

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

19: On the Sad Girls & Their Thots

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:56:19 +0000

The A Team (or just Alison and Alexis) talk about their Big 5, share sad childhood stories, and a hot take or two! More chill gab than educational content but hey, we all contain multitudes.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

18: On Badass Bitches of History | Pt 2 - Hedy Lamarr

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:48:19 +0000

Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood icon and brilliant inventor, who fought for her reputation as more than just a pretty face. Hedy was a vintage bombshell that also invented frequency-hopping technology, paving the way for modern-day Wi-Fi! Partially to thank for our internet addiction (and much more)! Tune in to learn about this retro girlboss.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

17: On the Clit (It's Lit!)

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:02:08 +0000

The little hill. The they/them in a boat. The bean. We’re here to talk about the Sweetness of Venus: the clitoris. It’s been excised, erased from history, a terror to men, and now finally gets the attention it deserves. Sort of. It's getting better at least. **Note! The history of the clit contains a lot of gendered language, but remember not all people who have clitorises identify as women and not all women have this body part either.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

16: On The Salem Witch Trials (spoiler: also sexist)

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:36:50 +0000

In 1692, shit went DOWN in Salem (Village), Massachusetts. Yes, yes, sure, men were accused of being witches too, but ~75% of the accusations were against women and 3x as many women were executed. SO sexism prevails yet again, even though retro Salem witchy times were a bad time for, well, everyone. Alison leads this one, with sexy gravelly partied-too-hard voice.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

15: On VVITCHES!

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 04:40:10 +0000

Tune in to learn about the history of witchcraft! "Witches" were hunted from the 15th to 18th century all around the world. The VAST majority of those persecuted were women, since they were viewed as sinful, dangerous, and susceptible to the influence of the D e v i l :O

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

14: On Barbie

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:41:28 +0000

Thanks to Mattel, all problems of feminism have been solved! We know, we know, EVERYONE is talking about Barbie. But thanks to Barbieland, ~patriarchy~ is all over your feed, and that's one of our favorite topics to dissect. **FULL OF SPOILERS

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth

13: On Post-WW2 America and Its Serious Lack of Feminism

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 06:54:59 +0000

Last time on Sad GAP we talked about the boss bitches who held it down on the home front during WW2. This week we talk about the feminist black hole that followed the end of the war! Women were ousted from their jobs and sent home to pro-create and serve their husbands. Housewives were popping pills to get by and the rising second wave feminism failed in terms of intersectionality. All around bad news, but an important precursor to the sexual revolution and improving rights of the '60s/'70s. This episode features new INTRO MUSIC from Jonni Brooks!! Follow his ig >> @iamjonnibrooks.eth

@sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

12: On Women Who Joined the War Effort in WW2

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:51:13 +0000

Today we learn about the experiences of the ~brave American women~ who joined the military & went into manufacturing work during the second world war. They outpaced their male counterparts as engineers and factory workers, died on the battlefield tending to wounded soldiers, and generally kicked ass all around. We Can Do It! Or something.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

11: On How Matriarchal Societies Work

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:20:05 +0000

There are numerous examples of female-led societies in past, present, and in the animal kingdom. Are you shocked to learn that they’re LESS violent and MORE egalitarian? Neither were we. This is a fun one because matriarchies are cool af, but a sad one because we can’t have nice things.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

10: On Sexism in Fashion

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:18:43 +0000

Do you wish your jeans had pockets? We do too. Despite the fact that women are the primary consumers of the fashion industry, only 14% of leadership positions are held by women. And it shows! Topics include historic trends, vanity sizing, labor workers in fashion, and why your damn pants have those tiny stupid pockets.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

9: On Your Varied & Vibrant Vulva

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:35:46 +0000

There is so much societal shame surrounding our vaginal anatomy and reproductive organs! Let’s talk about them, let’s learn about them, let’s get in touch with our miraculous bodies.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

8: On Badass Bitches of History | Pt 1 - Josephine Baker

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:47:01 +0000

Story time! Alison presents on the phenomenal Josephine Baker: dancer, singer, sex symbol, French resistance fighter, civil rights activist, mother to 12 adopted children, owner of a pet cheetah?? Buckle up for a wild ride.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

7: On the Myth of Virginity (feat. The Hymen!)

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:03:54 +0000

THERE IS NO PHYSICAL ASPECT OF VIRGINITY. I'm gonna say it again. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL ASPECT OF VIRGINITY. Your hymen -- if you even have one, cuz it's normal to be born without it -- does not "break" or "pop". Having sex with a man does not change who you are in some fundamental way. And virginity can't be reduced to penis-in-vagina sex, because some people never even have or want that.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

6: On Coming Out

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 07:02:05 +0000

A conversation about bisexuality, queerness, and sexual fluidity in women. This one was *not* recorded in a closet (hint, hint).

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

5: On Sexism in Mental Healthcare (The Wandering Womb)

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:33:00 +0000

In a continuation of last week's episode, the Sad Girls talk about sexism in our historical approach to mental health. In other words, stop that womb from scuttling around the body causing all SORTS of trouble!

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

4: On Sexism in Healthcare

Tue, 30 May 2023 05:05:19 +0000

Did you know that women are 7x more likely to be misdiagnosed & discharged from a hospital WHILE having a heart attack? And tho 70% of people who suffer from chronic pain are women, 80% of pain studies are conducted on male mice or human men. That's right - we're careful to only study male bodies even when the test subjects are little mousies. At the end of the episode Alexis gives us practical advice on how to advocate for our confusing lady bodies while in the hospital!

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

3: On Aging & Beauty Standards

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:42:11 +0000

Cherishing these last few years as we transition from doe-eyed young girls to withered crones... Already too old for Leo.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

2: On Pam & Anna (The Bimbo Series)

Wed, 10 May 2023 01:54:15 +0000

The Sad Girls share a brief history of Pamela Anderson and Anna Nicole Smith, misunderstood darlings of American media.

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf

1: On the Wage Gap

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:51:08 +0000

Baby's first podcast episode! In this episode we say hello and talk about the Gender Wage Gap, AKA why women's labor is judged as less valuable than men's :(

ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf