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Binchtopia

Julia Hava & Eliza McLambredcircle.com
If Plato and Aristotle had internet addictions and knew what "gaslighting" was, they'd probably make this podcast. Hosts Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb guide you through our current cultural hellscape, share sociological and psychological perspectives on pop culture, and deconstruct everything you've ever loved. Come have a laugh with us through the end times of late stage capitalism! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes

SHEINvestigation

In this episode, the girlies investigate the fashion giant Shein and explore ideas of ethical labor, sustainability, and trend cycles. Digressions include the trauma of middle school gym class, Julia’s beef with the Cannes Film Festival winners, and Eliza’s close run-in with the authorities. Sources: The People’s Republic of Shein Can I Buy Fast Fashion and Not Feel Guilty? Shein Is Even Worse Than You Thought Toiling Away for Shein Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein’s Sudden Rise Exp...

Nov 09, 20221 hr 14 min

Keeping Up With the Antisemitism

The girlies discuss Kanye’s unfortunate foray into antisemitism and the history of Jew-hatred with a returning beloved guest #GavOnThePod. Digressions include Julia’s run-in with the Try Guys, Eliza’s philosophical defense of lying for the bit, and the bone that Gav has to pick with the podcast’s outro theme music. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 20221 hr 9 min

A Spooking Today

In a special spooky Halloween episode, the girlies discuss the origins of Hallows’ Eve — from its Celtic roots to the moral panic about poisoned candy that still exists today. Plus… a discussion of our most iconic costumes and a Halloween soundscape Julia created while high. SOURCES: Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances Those Treats May Be Tricks (NYT) The Razor Blade In the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends Cyanide-laced Tylenol kills seven The Truth About R...

Oct 26, 20221 hr 4 min

Say Yes To the Debt

The girlies walk you down the aisle through the history of American weddings — everything from the origins of the white dress to the deranged people who still decide to get married on plantations. Digressions include tomato soup activism, Ye’s antisemitic turn for the worst, and a DJ tag that couldn’t have dropped at a worse time. Support the podcast on patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia SOURCES: A Natural History of the Wedding Dress The Wedding Complex: Forms of Belonging in Modern American Cul...

Oct 19, 20221 hr 31 min

Glowing on the Job

The Girlboss Summit returns to discuss some of the women who we have to thank for our labor rights today - Dolores Huerta and The Radium Girls. Digressions include a baby Ilaria update, the debatable use of Uggs as snow boots, and how we saved the day on one listener's wedding. Click here to learn how to help Iranian protestors. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 12, 20221 hr 7 min

Womb Service

The girlies talk surrogacy - from its Biblical roots to the sticky legal and ethical realities of today. Digressions include a warm welcome to baby Ilaria Baldwin, why the Polish army trained a bear for war, and how one listener solved Eliza’s mystery head dent. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 20221 hr 21 min

Too Pious to Pipe

The girlies dedicate an entire episode to reading submissions of your most embarrassing moments. Digressions include the coquette teens selling indulgences on Depop, what the bad bitches wear to synagogue, and why famous men keep cheating on their model wives. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 20221 hr 10 min

Deploying the Barbz

The girlies talk stan culture and come for all your faves. From the Directioners of the mid-2010s to Nicki Minaj's digital paramilitary, fandom has pushed the bounds of internet friendship, devotion, and doxxing. Digressions include a brief review of Jennette McCurdy's memoir, why Eliza would be a great candidate for a gambling addiction, and the question...does anyone still wear their retainer? Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Sep 21, 20221 hr 22 min

Swiping Right Into Hell

The girlies investigate the 21st century travesty known as dating apps to answer important questions - Is creating a dating profile akin to selling yourself at the meat market? Do apps mitigate the uncertainty of meeting someone IRL? Is Tinder just Grindr for straight people? Digressions include Julia’s visit to a mystic energy healer, the death of the Queen and #herimpact, and one listener’s scientific study proving that men will overlook all obstacles in order to smash. Support the podcast on ...

Sep 14, 20221 hr 12 min

It's Not You, It's My Attachment Issues

The girlies unpack attachment styles. They review Mary Ainsworth’s original research on attachment, how we can view attachment theory through the idea of a multiplicitous mind, and talk about the many babies who were traumatized for the sake of science. Digressions include two iconic celeb sightings, Dr. Marten’s checkered past, and what happens when you play Binchtopia over the frat house aux. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 35 min

My Year of Shakespeare and Cancellation

The girlies are back and attempting to catch up with the culture after their summer vacation. They discuss the Problematic Authors list, Gabbie Hanna and the failure of the “mental health umbrella,” why Bama rush and Navy Seals training is basically the same thing, and so much more. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 20221 hr 13 min

Something Shifted...

It's the last day of school before summer break. The girlies are chatting about a puppet-mandatory wedding, Jeffree Star's right to lead yaks to the slaughter, and the secret to never getting a UTI again. Support the podcast on Patreon and find us during our summer vacay at patreon.com/binchtopia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 10, 20221 hr 9 min

Gossip: Women's Original Sin

The girlies discuss the politics of gossip - how it serves us evolutionarily, how women used it as a feminist act of resistance, and why it’s commonly dismissed as surface-level shit talk. Digressions include some revelations about 9/11, whether or not it’s ethical to work remotely for Lockheed Martin, and Southern euphemisms for telling you to go fuck yourself. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 12 min

Popping The Pill

The girlies talk birth control. They explain the historical origins of contraceptives, the science behind what the pill does to the body, and the political implications of the right to have sex without pregnancy. Digressions include Julia’s mystery illness, Eliza’s spiritual experience at The Chicks concert, and the possibility that a listener’s cat has been reincarnated. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 27 min

The Death Cult of the NFL

The girlies unpack the NFL’s controversial secret - CTE. They investigate why it happens, what is (and isn’t) being done about it, and deconstruct the sports culture that perpetuates male brain damage. Digressions include Caroline Calloway’s apartment updates, the ultimate #BoyMom reality show, and the story of Eliza’s first and last drug test. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 13, 20221 hr 18 min

Mickey's Corporate Conglomerate Clubhouse

The girlies investigate the lore behind the biggest mouse-led corporate conglomerate of our time: the Walt Disney Company. Digressions include Eliza’s time with the plague, why The Cut is bravely un-cancelling shitty boyfriends, and one listener’s Disney Adult hostage situation. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy our sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 22, 20221 hr 16 min

Gay Son or Thot Daughter?

The girlies answer the tough questions: has Google created sentient AI? Can you romanticize your way out of a shitty job? How can you tell if the vibes are off? Digressions include everything. It's all digressions this week. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20221 hr 7 min

Trial by TikTok

The girlies review the evidence from the Depp-Heard trial, the verdict’s place in a post-#MeToo age, and the internet’s role in public trials. Digressions include America’s simultaneously evil and useless police force, mohnkey rights, and the debatable medical benefits of hot yoga. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 16 min

The Weight of It All

The girlies reflect on love, loss, and grief. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Get some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 20221 hr 4 min

True Love Is A Restraining Order

The girlies tell the stories of two cults - the Twin Flame Cult and Heaven’s Gate. Digressions include journeys into softmaxxing, our Reddit haters, and Pete Buttigieg’s antisemetic thirst trap. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 18, 20221 hr 10 min

We Live In Hell

The girlies discuss the leaked Roe v. Wade draft with OBGYN and abortion expert Dr. Erika Levi. Digressions include our new generation of scammers, the Binchtopia commencement tours, and a delicious recipe for microplastic soup. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 11, 20221 hr 8 min

Desert Exile *UNLOCKED FROM PATREON*

In an experimental bonus episode, Eliza has composed a narrative and accompanying score of her trip (both actual and psychedelic) to Joshua Tree. With returning and beloved guest star Kate Twomey, she guides you through the Indigenous history of the land, the whirlwind of emotions the desert evokes, and her passing reflections on what it means to be a human right now. For more bonus episodes, subscribe at patreon.com/binchtopia. To buy some sexy merch, visit propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising ...

May 04, 202247 min

Star Crossed Delusions

The girlies get cosmic this week and discuss astrology - from its ancient roots in Babylonian culture to the pop psychology phenomenon it is today. Digressions include health advice from Eliza’s antivax chiropractor, our favorite LA food spots, and Julia’s meet and greet with MGK and Megan Fox. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 27, 20221 hr 27 min

I'm Actually At Capacity Right Now

The girlies bring you a classic chatty episode exploring emotional labor, free speech, and that one cartoon sound effect that plays when someone slips on a banana. Even more digressions include: secret Mormon influencers, why Coachella sucks, and a follow up on a crucial mailbox moment. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 7 min

Bloomingdale's Singles Club

The girlies discuss two iconic 80's fads — the water bed and frozen yogurt — to investigate why Americans were so horny and skinny back in the day. Digressions include Caroline Calloway's apartment from Hell, the unhinged safety presentations of our youth, and the psychic dream connection between Eliza and Harley. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 13, 20221 hr 12 min

Medication Nation

In this episode, the ladies tackle the controversial topic of psychopharmacology with expert help from writer P.E. Moskowitz. Digressions include the terror of the Australian Outback, the tantric power of magicians, and the mysterious nature of celebrity nannies. Check out P.E.'s website for links to their work at https://moskowitz.xyz/. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands H...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 37 min

The Parenting Panopticon

In this episode, the ladies dissect modern day surveillance parenting by discussing the stranger danger panic of the 80's, the shady dealings of location tracking companies, and why some parents love to control their kids. Digressions include a Goodles update, the Burbank AMC comedium, and why Eliza thinks being left in a hot car as a child builds character. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Get some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 38 min

Desert Exile *TEASER*

In an experimental bonus episode, Eliza has composed a narrative and accompanying score of her trip (both actual and psychedelic) to Joshua Tree. With returning and beloved guest star Kate Twomey, she guides you through the Indigenous history of the land, the whirlwind of emotions the desert evokes, and her passing reflections on what it means to be a human right now. Listen to the full episode at patreon.com/binchtopia Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Mar 28, 20225 min

Feminism Is When Women Are Stupid

In this episode, the ladies walk you through Binchtopia’s first cancellation by breaking down the male gaze and new-age internet feminist movements. Digressions include a girlboss gynecologist, the best fake story in Tumblr history, and why bimboism is not great, actually. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy some sexy merch at propfront.com/binchtopia. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 23, 20221 hr 33 min
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