Manosphere: Debunked

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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How common are false allegations?

In the wake of another powerful man being accused of sexual violence, the usual pattern of warnings from men to other men about the prevalence of false allegations has reared its head. Therefore, in an impromptu discussion, Alieen and Dan discuss how common false allegations of sexual violence against men are, what consequences this narrative of false allegations has for victims of sexual violence, and how much these kinds of allegations ruin men's lives. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen...

Sep 26, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Do we really live in a patriarchy?

Do we live in a patriarchy? And what does that even mean? Aileen and Dan say 'yes' and 'it's complicated'... Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ), on Instagram. Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . References: Jordan Peterson GQ interview full (time stamped for the excerpt featured in the podcast) A Str...

Sep 20, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The 80/20 rule: Do women only date 'up'?

The manosphere would have you believe that women can't escape their 'hypergamous nature' - they always seek out men of higher status as partners. But what if it's more complicated than that? Spoiler alert - it is. Aileen takes Dan on a tour of the rhetoric and the research. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ), on Instagram. Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is availa...

Sep 13, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Aileen is sent to The Wall.

It's our first ever bonus episode! Today Aileen and Dan calculate their Sexual Market Value #notarealthing using smvcalculator.com It's... a humbling experience? But very funny too. Enjoy! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ), on Instagram. 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...

Sep 06, 2023•15 min

Is the dating game harder for men?

This week we dive into manosphere attitudes to dating. Spoiler alert – they are grim! Content note: this episode contains references to sexual coercion, VAWG, mass shootings and suicide. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ), on Instagram. Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny , is available here . Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here . References: The Game, by Nei...

Aug 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3

Manosphere: The Emergence

Hello! In episode two, we track and discuss the emergence and development of the Manosphere over time, which start with some unlikely roots in early feminist thinking. It would be venturing into spoiler-alert territory if we said too much about it in this blurb, so have a listen instead. Also, please share the episode with those you think will enjoy it, and please rate and leave a comment where possible. Thanks! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the...

Aug 23, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Manosphere: Introduced

Welcome! It's the first episode of Manosphere: Debunked, so we're starting with an attempt to answer a central question: "What even is the manosphere?" Along the way, we ask various other questions, including "Do men going their own way still talk to their mums?" and "Was everything fine for men before pesky old feminism came along??" Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt ( @tindertranslators ) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist ( @the_nice_ish_psychologist ), on Instagram. Aileen's ...

Aug 16, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Manosphere: Debunked - Trailer

Coming this August - Manosphere: Debunked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2023•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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