Drew Afualo has taken over TikTok by taking a no holds barred approach to eviscerating dudes who share racist, misogynistic commentary online. But the best part? She’s really, really funny. Today we discuss her Samoan heritage and its influence on her politics, why she doesn’t consider being called “fat” an insult, accountability in the age of the internet, her distinction between “nice” and “kind” and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Attachment theory has become incredibly popular in the last 5 years: not only for therapists and people working in psychotherapy, but also for individuals who hope to better understand their behavior and needs in close relationships. Today I explain the history of attachment theory and its rise to prominence in recent years before breaking down the 4 styles of attachment. Then I get into my personal experience with therapy and talk a little bit about confirmation bias and the other ways we attem...
Dec 08, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Art! Patriarchy! New York City! Childbirth! My friend, Sarah Hoover, former Gagosian gallery director turned writer, comes on the pod today to talk about her experience with postpartum depression, her understanding of art history through the lens of feminism, the medical-industrial complex and the terrifying history behind women's healthcare. Sarah also gives a peek into her upcoming memoir, Motherload. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else, and Bitch Era Media production. Find more great p...
Dec 06, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In her essay "Scenes from an Open Marriage" Jean Garnett asks her husband "’Which scenario endangers us more: you sleeping with other women, or you not sleeping with other woman?’” Partnership and commitment is difficult and inherently risky—so what about opening up a relationship? Today on the pod I explore ethical non-monogamy. I examine Garnett's essay as it relates to a friend, B, who has practiced ENM and then I'm joined on the phone by another friend. We discuss The Ethical Slut, love, ind...
Dec 01, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Mia Khalifa has a complicated history with the internet. But in recent years she has transformed her relationship to it, not only by gaining more control and ownership over her likeness, but also because she has introduced the world to the funny and thoughtful person she is. This week we discuss sex work, Mia’s relationship to shame, and how she has managed, to use her own words, to continually “fail upwards”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Thanksgiving dinner is 13.5 percent more expensive than last year! This week on Emrata Asks we are talking inflation and the word everyone seems scared to say: recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Once a married waitress in her late 20s, my dear friend and best selling author put everything on the line in order to go to grad school. The result? Her smash hit novel, Sweetbitter, and a career as a writer. We talk slumber parties, the beginning of our friendship (which involves DMs and my therapist) as well as the writing process, privilege and likability. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else, and Bitch Era Media production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at son...
Nov 22, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Brazilian butt lifts. Botox. Lip gloss. These are all tools people use to appeal to the male gaze. But where do our personal decisions to alter our appearance collide with our politics and become problematic? Do they ever? On todays EmRata Asks I explore the complex relationship between plastic surgery and feminism. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else, and Bitch Era Media production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to li...
Nov 17, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Ziwe of Ziwe fame. My close friend and neighbor comes on to give us personal insight into the character we all know and love from both Baited and Ziwe. We discuss anger, the color pink and our friendship. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else, and Bitch Era Media production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life on this podcast, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Nov 15, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Screaming Karens. Police brutality. Creepy stalkers. We all carry around a weapon to catch these wrongdoings on camera: our iPhones. But this pervasive surveillance in our culture also means any of us can be filmed at any time without our consent. So what are the ethics of taping others on your iPhone? I break down the pros and cons of recording strangers in public. Then I’m joined by my lawyer Ellie Heisler to discuss the law’s response (or lack of thereof) to these issues. A Sony Music Enterta...
Nov 11, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Motherhood, money, men, and masterpieces. These are some of the topics I get into with actress and it-girl, Julia Fox. From her past as a dominatrix to her current relationship with sex—we cover it all. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else, and Bitch Era Media production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life on this podcast, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Nov 08, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This is High Low with me, Emily Ratajkowski, aka EmRata. High Low consists of two episodes each week. On Tuesdays, I’ll release an intimate conversation with special guests. On Thursdays, I’ll do a solo episode that I’m calling EmRata Asks, where I’ll pose a question and then investigate it, providing some thought provoking ideas. Since it’s the first week of High Low, we’re doing things a little bit differently. I wanted to kick off the show with an EmRata Asks, so today I’m releasing an episod...
Nov 03, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to High Low with me, Emily Ratajkowski, aka EmRata. High Low will consist of two episodes each week. On Tuesdays, I’ll release an intimate conversation with special guests. On Thursdays, I’ll do a solo episode that I’m calling EmRata Asks, where I’ll pose a question and then investigate it, providing some thought provoking ideas. Since it’s the first week of High Low, we’re doing things a little bit differently. I wanted to kick off the show with an EmRata Asks. This week I’m asking: sho...
Nov 01, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hi, I’m EmRata, aka Emily Ratajkowski. Maybe you know me from my work as an actress or model, or maybe you’ve read my bestselling book, My Body. I’m interested in marrying everything high and low brow by talking pop culture and happenings that may seem frivolous in a way that raises big questions. On this podcast, I’ll be talking everything from politics, philosophy, and feminism to sex, TikTok and relationships. Every Tuesday, I’ll host intimate conversations with special guests, including cele...
Oct 12, 2022•1 min
