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Publisher |: Julia Hava & Eliza McLamb

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Society & Culture

Categories Via RSS |: Society & Culture

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!

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People |: Julia Hava (@binchcity),; Eliza McLamb (@elizamclamb)
Premiere Date |: 2020-12-01
Related Hashtags |: #binchtopia
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: Yes

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132 Available Episodes (132 Total) / Average duration: 01:01:32

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

132 Available Episodes (132 Total)Average duration: 01:01:32

Apr 12, 2023

01:05:16

The girlies have an enlightening chat about religious trauma, queerness, and calling men “buddy” in the bedroom with Dr. Dontá Morrison. Digressions include a tale of leprosy cosplay, more haunting Eastern European folklore for children, and the Anne Hathaway Effect. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia.

Find Dr. Morrison on Instagram at @donta_morrison, and check out his website.

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Apr 05, 2023

01:13:47

The girlies do another culture swap to explain the origins of two springtime holidays — Eliza tells the story of Passover, and Julia tells the story of Easter. Digressions include our dream cars (although Julia does not dream of cars), Eliza's annual move, and some very important homework for frat pledges. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia.

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Mar 29, 2023

01:19:06

The girlies celebrate their 100th episode by answering 100 listener-submitted questions. Digressions include Eliza’s near brush with death, Donald Trump’s new single, and did you know that there’s a tunnel under ocean boulevard..?????

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Mar 22, 2023

01:21:52

The girlies explain the movement to Defend the Forest and #StopCopCity in Atlanta and connect it to a broader conversation about the history of civil disobedience in America. Digressions include a recap of our slayful clothing sale, reminiscing about seeing Taylor Swift live in the 2010’s when the tickets were cheaper, and a big congratulations to a binchie for finishing her chemo treatment.

SOURCES:

Civil Disobedience

On A Moral Right to Civil Disobedience by James Lefkowitz

As Public Opposition Grows, Atlanta Police Attempt To Begin Work On Cop City, Protestors Occupy Trees

Autopsy reveals anti-'Cop City' activist's hands were raised when shot and killed

media-kit.pdf">Defend the Atlanta Forest Media Kit

Defend the Atlanta Forest FAQ (click here to find info about how to help)

city-atlanta-protests.html">What Is ‘Cop City’? The Atlanta Police Center Protests, Explained

Appalachian Pipeline Blockade Ends With Arrests After 932 Days

Police murder protestor in Atlanta Forest

Authorities in Georgia have charged 23 people with domestic terrorism

How The USA Patriot At Redefines "Domestic Terrorism"

Occupy Wall Street: A protest timeline

Key Moments In The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight

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Mar 15, 2023

01:22:20

The ladies time travel to the 90’s to discuss the world’s first simulated pets — the Tamagotchi and the Furby — and what lessons they have to teach us about our digital selves online. Digressions include a very “low brow” intro, a Binchtopia spit-take meet-cute, and the discovery that we might be your Tamagotchis.

SOURCES:

it-feed-it-mourn-it.html">Love It, Feed It, Mourn It

Virtual Pets Are Back and Why We Need Them Most Now

Love In The Time of Tamagotchi

Taken By the Tamagotchi: How a Toy Changed the Perspective on Mobile Technology

lives-far-from-the-pleading-crowd-furby-s-dad.html">PUBLIC LIVES; Far From the Pleading Crowd: Furby's Dad

Coded for Cuteness: How the Furby Conquered Hearts and Minds

How to Turn Your Furby Evil by WikiHow

A Dark Furby Theory May Reveal Them as Flesh-Devouring Predators

happens-when-your-furby-becomes-evil.html">What Happens When Your Furby Becomes Evil

Into the Furby-Verse: The Narrative Production of Electronic Companions

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Mar 08, 2023

00:57:51

The girlies open up their treasure trove of mailbox moments to cackle at more of your embarrassing stories. Digressions include Julia’s recap of Bravo's biggest scandal to date, Eliza’s tour life diary, and a revelation about the mysterious origins of a Godly Wife.

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Mar 01, 2023

01:25:34

The girlies are joined by podcaststress supreme Lara Marie Schoenhals to discuss the cultural importance of reality tv and its storied history. Digressions include the trauma of eating at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants, the horror of forgetting to lock the airplane bathroom, and the importance of taking it to a place of 9/11.

Listen to Lara's hilarious work on Sexy Unique Podcast and Too Niche?

Follow Lara on IG @larzmarie and on TikTok @sexyuniquepodcast

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Feb 22, 2023

01:27:39

The girlies uncover the complicated history of the American nail salon — from the wave of Vietnamese immigration that kick-started the industry to the toxic chemicals and labor violations that lay below the surface. Digressions include a call for a REPUTABLE pet psychic, the deeply spiritual significance of Imodium, and our current Godly Wife name fixations. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia.

SOURCES:

From 3200 B.C. to Today: The Fascinating History of Nail Polish

Cutex Hooked Americans on Manicures

Celluloid Dreams: The Marketing of Cutex in America, 1916-1935 Author(s): Kate Forde

The Making and Transnationalization of an Ethnic Niche: Vietnamese Manicurists by Eckstein and Nguyen

Nail salon workers exposed to high levels of toxic chemicals, new study reveals

Nail salon workers say proper ventilation can protect their reproductive health

salon-workers-in-nyc-face-hazardous-chemicals.html">Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers

nail-salons-in-nyc-manicurists-are-underpaid-and-unprotected.html">The Price of Nice Nails

salon-sweeps-in-new-york-reveal-abuses-and-regulatory-challenges.html">Nail salon sweeps in New York reveal abuses and regulatory challenges

How Black Women Pioneered Nail Art

Manicuring Race, Gender, and Class: Service Interactions in New York City Korean-owned Nail Salons by Miliann Kang

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Feb 14, 2023

01:06:22

The girlies answer love-related queries from the second annual Binchtopia Valentine Hotline. Queries include: how can I make my anti-capitalist boyfriend treat me like a princess on Valentine’s Day? Should I marry my boyfriend even though he’s in love with his roommate? How can I ensure that my ex wakes up every day in psychological pain? And more. Digressions include Eliza’s doomsday prep, MeganGK’s turn for the worse, and whether or not Peeps are an acceptable favorite candy. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia

See CharityWatch’s list of the best charities to donate to for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria

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Feb 08, 2023

01:09:48

The girlies revive a classic Binchtopia format — talking about whatever they want. If you can make it through the intro about buying new pants and free-bleeding, you’re a real one. They review the most contentious etiquette rules from The Cut, check in on the Transformed Wife’s Husband, and discuss Armie Hammer's dispatch from the crypt to lament on why “cancelled” men can never shut the hell up! Digressions include the trend of deinfluencing and a shocking revelation about scurvy. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Buy tickets for our first live show in LA at https://www.squadup.com/events/binchtopia

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Apr 12 | 01:05:16

I Don't Want to Go to Gay Heaven

Apr 05 | 01:13:47

Good Luck Booking That Holy Land You Speak Of

Mar 29 | 01:19:06

The Binchtopia Centennial

Mar 22 | 01:21:52

Stop Cop City

Mar 15 | 01:22:20

Schrödinger's Furby

Mar 08 | 00:57:51

If You Give a Cat a Spin Cycle...

Mar 01 | 01:25:34

Sexy Unique Episode

Feb 22 | 01:27:39

Glossing Over It

Feb 14 | 01:06:22

This Is Your Man? Look at the Screen.

Feb 08 | 01:09:48

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