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Manosphere: Debunked

Aileen and Danshows.acast.com
Do feminists just hate men? Is the gender pay gap even real? Join Aileen (@tindertranslators) and Dan (@the_nice_ish_psychologist) as they take on the myths of the manosphere, one 'fact' at a time. Content note: there will be sexism, and lots of swears.

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The Gendered Brain

Do men and women have inherently different brains? We discuss Gina Rippon's book The Gendered Brain and other research that takes this myth apart. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . References...

Aug 21, 202444 min

Re-Release! Hypergamy and the 80/20 rule.

Re-release! Hypergamy and the 80/20 rule. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . References from this week's episode: Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates | Waterstones Any good dating app stories? #profg #scottgalloway #dating #hinge #tinder #raya #shorts - YouTube Jord...

Jul 17, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Hidden homelessness in women

It is a statistic universally acknowledged that men are more likely to be homeless than women. But is there more to it than that? Of course there is! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Dan's n...

Jul 03, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Is the gender pay gap real? Part 2

We continue our exploration of the research into the gender pay gap, it's causes and it's nay-sayers. Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/manospheredebunkedpod Freakanomics https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mZiqhhnBuFi0d4sYBSGCf?si=76RzG73yTfO2IaCN_mJggw More or Less https://open.spotify.com/episode/57loNMU62XWr3aU9UEQaVe?si=2mc5GXcZRhyicV88upwvcg Time magazine piece about Claudia Holding https://time.com/collection/women-of-the-year/6691521/claudia-goldin/ The Tin Men on motherhood pay gap ht...

Jun 20, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Is the gender pay gap real?

The gender pay gap... does it even exist? Like, really? (yes). Aileen takes Dan on a journey through the Manosphere's attempt to explain away the gender pay gap. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page he...

Jun 06, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Is feminism a scam?

Is feminism a scam? Travel with us to the intersection of wellness grifters, online misogyny and conspiracy theories! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . This episode's references: Feminism is ...

May 23, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Is Misogyny an Ideology?

Following on from Aileen's last solo episode (episode 18), Dan dives into a look at how and why misogyny could be considered an ideology in relation to extremist attacks by men against women. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice...

May 01, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Meet the "anti-feminists" [FULL EPISODE]

Today we (bring you the FULL episode from behind the Patreon paywall and) enter the surreal universe of "anti-feminist" women with independent incomes and agency preaching about eating raw meat. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The N...

Apr 25, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Extremist misogyny: the manosphere and the mainstream

This week it's a solo episode from Aileen, she reflects on the misogyny underlying the attack at Westfield Mall, Sydney, last week and calls out the ways in which mainstream podcasters and celebrities reinforce incel rhetoric. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/manospheredebunkedpod Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Sydney s...

Apr 18, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Meet the "anti-feminists" [TEASER]

Today we enter the surreal universe of "anti-feminist" women with independent incomes and agency preaching about eating raw meat. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Listen to the full episode ...

Apr 11, 202411 min

Do feminists hate men?

Do feminists hate men? We look at the misandry myth. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Resources: Debunking the Myth of the Man-Hating Feminist | Psychology Today Canada - Amber Wardell Ph.D....

Mar 28, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Teaser: Manosphere dating advice

This week Dan reads out some manosphere dating tips and Aileen... reacts. Full episode available at patreon.com/manospheredebunkedpod Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Mar 14, 202410 min

Womb Imprinting...WTF!?!

Yup, you read the title correctly, and no, it's not a thing. In a solo episode this week, Dan reckons he might know where the manosphere has gone wrong on this one. Have a listen to find out. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on Instagram and Patreon ! Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . ...

Mar 07, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Bonus 8: Did Victorian women have it good?

Head to patreon.com/ManophereDebunkedpod to unlock the rest of this episode. Were women treated with deference in the Victorian Era? Were they just waiting for the "triumph of Western man" to ask for equality? Erm... no. Click here for Aileen's instagram post with lots of refuting references. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunk...

Feb 29, 202420 min

Pair bonding - Part 2

This week we look at the 'studies' that say the less sexual partners a woman has, the more likely she is to get divorced or be unhappy in her marriage. What else is going on here? Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Ramblin...

Feb 22, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Bonus Episode: Is dating really harder for men?

Aileen flies solo this week and discusses a topic close to her heart - the shit show that is dating as a straight woman. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Feb 08, 202423 min

Pair bonding - Part 1

Podcast bros with misogynist inclinations have a strange fascination with pair bonding and its apparent implications for female sexuality. But what, if anything, do they get right about it? Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-i...

Feb 01, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Bonus Episode: Matt Rife meets Jordan Peterson

Dan and Aileen give their views on the conversation between "cancelled" comedian Matt Rife and uncancellable psychologist-turned-misogyny-grifted Jordan Peterson. The will be orangutans. Referenced in this episode: Problematic, Matt Ride - Netflix The Jordan Peterson podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB65W73uQQ8 The orang-utan mating system and the unflanged male: A product of increased food stress during the late Miocene and Pliocene? When Ape Sex Isn’t Simple - Anthropology News Manosph...

Jan 25, 202441 min

Evolutionary Psychology and the Manosphere

What does the manosphere get wrong about evolutionary psychology? Spoiler alert: everything. The main article referred to in this episode is: The use and misuse of evolutionary psychology in online manosphere communities: The case of female mating strategies (Bachaud & Johns, 2023) Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod A...

Jan 18, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Question Time Part 2

This week, Aileen and Dan answer some listener questions. They offer their views and advice on topics like: How to manage friendships with those who pick fights about feminist issues? Is marriage a trap for women? Is Die Hard a Christmas film? (the episode was recorded in the lead up to Christmas) If you enjoy the show, please tell your friends or share it on social media. Please do consider leaving a review as this helps others decide on whether to listen or not. You can also leave us feedback ...

Jan 04, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Question Time Part 1

What motivates two strangers to start a manosphere podcast? This week Dan and Aileen interview each other! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpod Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Dec 21, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Do feminists refuse to debate because they know they'll lose?

This week it's Aileen's turn for solo episode. She looks at how the dude bro 'debate me!' culture baits us and is largely a waste of energy. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). We’re now on Instagram ! Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . This week's resources: Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates No Off...

Dec 14, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Dan talks to a robot about men being feminists

In this week's podcast, Dan rides solo - well, sort of. Due to Aileen being poorly, Dan decided to have a conversation about the reasons why men should be included within feminism... with a robot. And the robot is surprisingly insightful. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please rate and review it wherever you listen. Also, you can send questions, suggestions and thoughts to manospheredebunked@gmail.com. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anony...

Dec 07, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Bonus Episode: The comment section

Aileen takes Dan through a few comments she's gotten on her Instagram posts about the manosphere. Fun times! See the post we're discussing here . You can now follow us on Instagram @manospheredebunkedpod Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Nov 23, 202326 min

Does no one care about men's mental health? Part 3

In this final episode around the manosphere narrative of men's mental health, Aileen and Dan delve into the evidence that highlights that there is a significant amount of concern, conversation, and support for men's mental health. Once again, the fact that this episode was released in the month of Movember was unintentional, but the irony is... well, ironic. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist )....

Nov 16, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Bonus Episode: Whatever Podcast

You may not know you've heard of the Whatever podcast, but if you're online a lot you may well have seen it. Aileen and Dan look at the dynamics and strategy of the pod and debunk some of Brian Atlas's thoughts on war (wild). Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Ref...

Nov 09, 202330 min

Does no one care about men's mental health? Part 2

Content note: discussion of suicide Much of the conversation around men's mental health is focussed on suicide rates, yet much of the detail and nuance is often missed out. Dan takes Aileen through some of the complexities. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ). Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . Podca...

Nov 01, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Bonus Episode: Chris Williamson, The Blitz and men's mental health

In this week's episode Aileen and Dan take a (sort of) break from the heavy stuff to listen to a clip from podcaster Chris Williamson who tells us about an amazing (true?) story from the Blitz. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram. References from today's ep: The clip we watch: The Difference Between Male And Female Depression - YouTube Did psychiatric patients volunteer as drivers dur...

Oct 24, 202326 min

Does no one care about men's mental health? Part 1

Does no one care about men's mental health? In the first of three episodes on this subject Dan and Aileen discuss the idea that "there's no funding for men's mental health". References: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/latest-news/detail/2021/01/29/lack-of-beds-leaves-patients-with-serious-mental-illness-without-treatment-during-the-pandemic https://www.nhsconfed.org/articles/we-cannot-continue-neglect-mental-health-funding#:~:text=Today%20in%20the%20UK%20m,the%20anxiety%20of%20cancer...

Oct 18, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Bonus Episode: Jordan Peterson, Patriarchy and Roving Plumbers

What has the manosphere's favourite intellectual, Jordan B Peterson got to say about patriarchy? Lots of contradictory stuff apparently! In this bonus episode, Aileen and Dan react to a clip taken from this GQ interview: you can listen to it here (time stamped) https://youtu.be/yZYQpge1W5s?si=76W--w2OE_dNSPlc&t=263 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 202326 min
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