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| The Great Resolution Delusion w/ Aliza Jay | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:21:04 | |
In the first episode of the new year, Julia is joined by Jewish Aliza to interrogate the concept of New Year's Resolutions. The girlies put on their therapist hats to explore the psychology behind a "fresh start," why most resolutions are doomed to fail, and how habits only stick once you stop trying to punish yourself into change. Digressions include Aliza's campaign to stop the lesbian yearning epidemic, debating whether being waterboarded is worse than proposing to a man, and the radical act of putting down The Bat. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES A.D.H.D. Videos on TikTok Are Often Misleading, New Study Finds New Year's Resolutions Are Notoriously Slippery, but Science Can Help You Keep Them New Year's resolutions: Who makes them and why The Fresh Start Effect: Temporal Landmarks Motivate Aspirational Behavior The History of New Year's Resolutions The Psychology Behind New Year's Resolutions That Work | |||
| The Body Keeps the Shake *UNLOCKED FROM PATREON* | 31 Dec 2025 | 01:15:11 | |
Happy New Year, binchies!! In case you're looking to shake up ya life in 2026, we're releasing this formerly Patreon-only episode onto the main feed! Join Julia and Nick as they unveil The Ten Commandments of Shaking Up Ya Life and counsel past and future shakestresses on their journeys. Digressions include Nick's updates from the dildo factory, society's declining birth rates, and living full time in Colonial Williamsburg. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
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| So There's This Curse... w/ Nick Garros | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:22:33 | |
BOO! It's time for another binchtacular Halloween episode! Join Julia and Nick in costume as they explore humanity's pettiest tradition: CURSES! From blighted crops and ancient binding spells to Etsy witches who can hex your ex, they unpack the storied history of transforming rage into ritual — while cackling hysterically along the way. Digressions include sad crab facts, the burden of being bald, and a Halloween abortion story with a happy ending. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES 11 of the Most Infamous Ancient Curses in History 1973: England's Deadliest Chair? 6 Famous Curses and Their Origins 8 Hilarious Curse Tablets from the Roman World Ancient Christians and the Power of Curses Are Curses Real? A Psychological Perspective on a Perennial Belief Curse Tablets: The History Of A Technology How Curses Impact People and Biblical Responses In Blood and Ashes: Curse Tablets and Binding Spells in Ancient Greece The Pharaoh's Curse or the Pharaoh's Cure? Want to get rid of a toxic ex? Or curse someone? Hire an Etsy witch. Witchcraft, Oracles, and Magic among the Azande
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| Eerie Episode: Vampires, Twihards, and The Gothic | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:09:46 | |
The girlies venture into Vampire Lore™ in Part I of a series of Eerie Episodes. They explore the shocking disease that turned people into vampires, the impact of vampiric literature, how Stephanie Meyer bastardized Gothic traditions via Mormonism, and more! Digressions include a plug for our upcoming virtual live show, an earnest diary entry from a day-one Twihard, and advice for a binchie who can't stop dating people who want them to suck their blood. Get tickets to our virtual Halloween live show here! SOURCES: Vampires: Real Origins, Legends, and Stories The Bloody Truth About Vampires Born to the Purple: the Story of Porphyria Attention, Predation, Counterintuition: Why Dracula Won't Die by Mathias Clasen The Weird and the Eerie by Mark Fisher (Un)safe Sex: Romancing the Vampire by Karen Backstein My Vampire Boyfriend: Postfeminism and "Perfect" Masculinity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Spiritual Materialism Is My Roman Empire | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:24:05 | |
In the spirit of the Spirit Season, Eliza brings on religious scholar and bestie Kate Twomey to answer listener-submitted questions about spirituality, enlighten us about the existence of a non-binary Christian God, why some of you want to fuck nuns, and more! Plus, a forward to briefly discuss the Israel-Gaza war. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia! Tickets for our virtual live show, Binchtopia: A Spooky Halloween Spectacular! can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What Is He Doing With the Butter...? | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:06:11 | |
The girlies dive back into the treasure trove that is Reddit, where people complain about a seagull stealing cigarettes, a cat that shouldn't be taxidermied, a disturbing butter mystery, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I Got Too Silly | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:10:18 | |
The girlies are in for a nostalgic episode, exploring two of the most puzzling crazes of the 2000's — Dance Dance Revolution and SillyBandz. Digressions include an entire intro dedicated to telling landlords to GET A REAL JOB!!!!! Plus, the first ever mobile Binchtopia academy for youths. SOURCES: Are We Human, or Are We Dancer? The Legacy of 'Dance Dance Revolution,' 20 Years Later Machine Dance as Fitness and Sport Evolving Relationship between Humans and Machines An Interview With Poet Cathy Park Hong The Last Two Dance Dance Revolution Machines in Manhattan Silly Bandz, the Bracelets That Spring Off Shelves The History & Phenomenon of Sillybandz Silly Bandz and the Currency of Information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Fatshamed At the 9/11 Tribute Rager | 27 Sep 2023 | 01:32:29 | |
The girlies finally give the people what they've been begging for — an episode on fraternities and sororities. They investigate the fake Greek roots of the American phenomenon, the cost of sorority rush (both spiritual and financial), the dangers of Greek Life, and so much more. Digressions include a wealth of mailbox moments about your own cursed sorority experiences. We no longer host ads on Binchtopia thanks to the support of our patrons. To help make Binchtopia possible and to get access to bonus, mediasodes, zoom hangouts, and a community of binchies, head over to patreon.com/binchtopia. SOURCES: How American Sororities Got Their Start The Divine Nine: The history and impact of Black Greek letter organizations A Brief History of Jewish Greek Life 'I went through it so you should too': Why Greek Life hazing won't die 10 Sorority Hazing Horror Stories I Let 3 Sorority Rush Consultants Read My Life for Filth Parents pay me $3,500 to help their daughters get into a sorority. How Does Sorority Recruitment Work? College Students Keep Dying Because of Fraternity Hazing. Why Is It So Hard to Stop? Students accused of sexual misconduct say Title IX isn't working — and victims agree The Hunting Ground: the failures of a new documentary about rape on college campuses. Sexual Victimization Among Sorority Women by Amanda Hinkel Bama Rush TikTok Is Exposing the Wild Money Behind College Greek Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Adderall Made Me an Atheist w/ Hannah Einbinder | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:35:32 | |
The girlies welcome a special guest — comedian, Emmy nominated actress, and patreonite Hannah Einbinder! The girlies talk Judaism, why comics lack emotional fortitude, one of the most iconic shitting-in-public stories we've ever heard, updates from the SAG strike, and more! Plus, she weighs in on some of your mailbox moments. We no longer host ads on Binchtopia thanks to the support of our patrons. To help make Binchtopia possible and to get access to bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts, and a community of binchies, head over to patreon.com/binchtopia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| With the Band | 13 Sep 2023 | 01:39:48 | |
In the second part of their rockstar saga, the girlies discuss the unsung heroes of rock's orbit — the Black musicians of Soul, the groupies who surrounded the stars, and the grrrls who refused to stand for the bullshit. Digressions include the funeral of unenthusiastic Binchtopia ad reads, not falling for the misogynistic hate campaign against Sophie Turner, and some mailbox moments that seem to be straight out of r/ambien. SOURCES: Indexing of Musical Genres: An Epistemological Perspective by Knut Tore Abrahamsen Just Around Midnight: Rock and Roll and the Racial Imagination by Jack Hamilton The 'whitewashing' of Black music: A dark chapter in rock history by Chris Jancelewicz Pop Stars Aren't Popping Like They Used To – Do Labels Have a Plan? By Elias Leight Why Aren't More Popstars Being Born? By Chris Eggertsen A Very Black History of Punk Music Riot Grrrl: Revolutions from within by Jessica Rosenberg and Gitana Garofalo I'm with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie 'I wouldn't want this for anybody's daughter': will #MeToo kill off the rock'n'roll groupie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rock 'n' Roll Takes Its Toll | 06 Sep 2023 | 01:48:52 | |
The girlies are back from sabbatical to discuss the psychos that tour even longer and harder than us — rockstars. They give you a brief rundown of rock as a genre, why it died in the 90's (according to Eliza and Gav), the property damage, animal abuse, and general tomfoolery of rock's greatest frontmen, and how touring damages your psyche. Digressions include Julia's review of The Rodeo, Eliza's fear that she's passing down generational trauma to her cat, and our ongoing beef with one listener's father. Support the podcast on Patreon to get access to bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs at patreon.com/binchtopia. Check out our merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wherever You Go, There You Are (unlocked from Patreon) | 16 Aug 2023 | 01:04:12 | |
Eliza has on a very special guest, her 66-year-old pilates teacher, Eeda. Eeda reflects on being 10 years sober, her storied history with addiction and perfection, and why no movie about ballet ever gets it quite right. This episode has been unlocked from Patreon. If you'd like to listen to more bonus episodes, head over to www.patreon.com/binchtopia. We will be taking a break from the main feed for the rest of the month, but will still be uploading regularly on Patreon. See you in September! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dishonorably Discharged From The IDGAF War | 09 Aug 2023 | 01:01:47 | |
The girlies are on the road and bring back a classic chatty episode from the same hotel bed. They talk Taylor Swift's most diabolical tour yet, Julia getting psychically assaulted in DC, what really constitutes a war crime, and more! Support the podcast on Patreon here. Check out our merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Grad School Is a Masochistic Act w/ Aliza Jay *TEASER* | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:07:43 | |
In a long-awaited episode, Julia is joined by her PhD bestina Jewish Aliza for a multifaceted discussion about mental illness, psychology programs, and the hell of grad school. The girlies differentiate between the many ways to become a therapist, affirm psychodynamic supremacy, navigate how to practice with an online presence, and unpack how they try (and fail) to maintain their sanity. Digressions include the need for bipolar lesbian representation, Aliza's Catherine Zeta-Jones themed Bat Mitzvah, and the importance of reaching out to randos. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. | |||
| Barbietopia | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:15:27 | |
The girlies review the movie that's taken over our zeitgeist and turned everything pink — BARBIE 💕👱🏻♀️With help from film critic and Barbie movie expert Zoë Rose Bryant, they explore whether or not a two-hour toy commercial can be feminist, whether or not we need it to be, and most importantly... BEAUTIFUL gowns. Digressions include manosphere nightmares, putting on our tinfoil hats to talk about The Aliens, and one listener's helpful expertise in maritime law. Follow Zoë on Twitter and Letterboxd. https://linktr.ee/binchtopia to come see us live! Check out our merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Camp Cool, Not School Cool | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:06:45 | |
Julia is joined by Binchtopia favorite, her dad Gav, for a wide-ranging conversation about all things summer camp! They discuss the origins of summer camp in America, the extremely specific Jewish sleepaway camp experience, and why people still covet the 1970s summer camp aesthetic. Digressions include the new QAnon blockbuster, some father-daughter creative projects, and getting traumatized by Passover cosplay. SOURCES: Summer Camp Has Always Been About Escaping Modern Life This Land Is Your Land: Native minstrelsy and the American summer camp movement Click here for tickets to our shows! Click here for our merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Asking the Dumb Questions | 19 Jul 2023 | 01:15:43 | |
The girlies get down to business and confront the questions society is too scared to ask: are mosquitoes tiny terrorists? Should I be getting preventative rabies shots? WHAT IS GLASS?? And so, so much more. This episode involves minimal reseach, maximum questioning, and radically accepting our ignorance. Digressions include medical mystery corner, the unending mystique of The Ocean, and an unanswered query about the relationship between two Godly Wives. Click here for tickets to our shows! Click here for our merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Manosphere | 12 Jul 2023 | 01:26:59 | |
The girlies take a trip into The Manosphere — the community of internet men who think that feminism is ruining the world and can't stop podcasting about it. They talk Rush Limbaugh, Joe Rogan, Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson, and more! Fun! Digressions include a ride on the toxic gossip train, an unfortunate return of public free-bleeding, and a Spanish teacher who posted hole on main. Find the video version of this episode, along with over 50 bonus episodes, here. Buy our merch here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Napoleon's Complex Situationship | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:23:23 | |
The girlies recount the history of humanity's most romantic creation — the love letter — and its contemporary counterpart, the sext. They talk James Joyce's fart fetish, what revenge porn looked like in the 70's, and why the American public waged war on teen sexting in the 2000's. Digressions include raising awareness about The Great Vyvanse Shortage of 2023, a lament about the failure of American language education, and one listener's poet boyfriend from hell. SOURCES: What history's love letters reveal Famous Love Letters Throughout History A Brief History of Love Letters Love letters in Shakespeare: As You Like It, Hamlet, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona Napoleon's Love Letters to Josephine Oscar Wilde's Stirring Love Letters to Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas Forbidden love: The WW2 letters between two men A Brief History of Erotic Photography A Brief, Dirty History of Sexting The Self-Porning of American Youth How Reggie Brown Invented Snapchat Plus... Eliza getting cyberbullied on main Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Evil Gays Get RESULTS | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:19:46 | |
The girlies celebrate pride month by conversing about their favorite evil gays — Ellen Degeneres and George Santos. Digressions include the SHEIN propaganda trip for influencers, a Hilaria update, and a hilarious misunderstanding about one listener's horse-related mailbox moment. Support the podcast on Patreon here. Find tickets for our live shows here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hooves Up! | 21 Jun 2023 | 01:20:25 | |
The girlies investigate a beloved middle school archetype — the horse girl. They explain the history of The American Horse™️, the women who protected them from extinction, and why love stories between girls and horses are so much more empowering than the heteronormative scripts we were given as children. Digressions include Twitter's true crime brain rot, Julia's recap of The Idol, and whether or not Eliza would be a good candidate for equine therapy. Find the video version of this episode at patreon.com/binchtopia SOURCES: New Research Rewrites the History of American Horses How Sky Dogs (the horse) were created Healing With the Power Of Horses; Therapists Use Riding To Help Treat Disabilities Horses Can Read Human Facial Expressions Girls and Horses: A Sex Difference in Attachments Strong, Active Women: (Re)doing rural femininity through equestrian sport and leisure The Fantasy Embeddedness of Girls' Horse Drawings Why Are Horse Girls Always Trending? What Are Horse Girls and Why Does Everyone Hate Them? Carmen Maria Machado On Her Complicated Young Relationship With Horses Horse Crazy: Girls and the Lives of Horses by Jean O'Malley Halley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Getting Schooled | 14 Jun 2023 | 01:40:24 | |
The girlies explore the history of an increasingly popular trend for American parents: homeschooling. They cover the history of public education, why homeschooling appeals to outliers on both the political right and left, and beg the question: do you have autism or were you just homeschooled? Digressions include our sold-out tour and second shows, identifying a binchie based on our cult-like language alone, and nostalgia for the 7am fistfights taking place somewhere in a public school bathroom. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Find tickets to our live shows at linktr.ee/binchtopia SOURCES: Martin Luther Was An Advocate For Education Reform Perfecting Childhood: Horace Mann and the Origins of Public Education in the United States Catharine Beecher and the Education of American Women Would Unschooling Actually Make My Kids Any Happier? Homeschooling Pioneer Susan Wise is Well-Versed in Controversy 'When You Get Into Unschooling, It's Almost Like a Religion' 'A form of resistance': More Black families are choosing to homeschool their children "Parental rights" started on the Christian fringe — now it's the GOP's winning issue How Christian Nationalism Seeped Into Home Schooling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hope This Helps! | 07 Jun 2023 | 01:20:07 | |
The girlies are back with another fan-favorite Reddit episode. They review a wide range of rich texts to make the critical judgment: who is the asshole here? Potential assholes include someone who stood up at a Beyoncé concert, a man who gave his wife a parenting performance review, and a kid who's obsessed with ruining some guy's lawn. Digressions include an East Coast tour announcement, Eliza's recent loss, and the hip-to-waist ratio on medical mannequins. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Heiresses Gone Wild | 31 May 2023 | 01:19:36 | |
The girlies recount the fascinating stories of two famous heiresses — Isabella Stewart Gardner and Patty Hearst. They discuss their tumultuous lives, their complicated legacies, and what happens when white women have an existential crisis. Digressions include a four minute segment about our tits, tradwives stealing valor, and which Instagram accounts you can't check if you're ovulating. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who Up Quantifying the Self? | 08 Oct 2025 | 01:18:11 | |
This week on Binchtopia, Eliza returns from her off-grid era to dive into the history and evolution of body technology, from ancient tracking rituals to Silicon Valley's quantified self movement. The girlies break down Fitbits, Oura Rings, Prenuvo scans, and sleep apps to examine how our obsession with optimizing the body blurs the line between health, surveillance, and control. Digressions include Taylor Swift's public clowning, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B beefing with each other's kids, and the biological necessity of annihilation anxiety. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. SOURCES A Panopticon on My Wrist: The Biopower of Big Data Visualization for Wearables Beyond Human: Lifelogging and Life Extension Denial of Death by Ernest Becker Full-body MRIs: Peace of mind for some, "bane of my existence" for others Health Wearables, Gamification, and Healthful Activity I covered my body in health trackers for 6 months. It ruined my life. Know Thyself: Tracking Every Facet of Life, from Sleep to Mood to Pain, 24/7/365 Memex: A Romantic Theoretical Tool for Thought Orthosomnia: Are Some Patients Taking the Quantified Self Too Far? Prevalence of Orthosomnia in a General Population Sample: A Cross-Sectional Study Ring of power: Oura will soon be worth $11b Self-Tracking by Gina Neff & Dawn Nafus The Quantified Self by Deborah Lupton Wearable Devices Can Increase Health Anxiety. Could They Adversely Affect Health? Wearable Devices to Improve Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviour: An Umbrella Review White Noise by Don Delillo | |||
| Valley of the Sex Dolls | 24 May 2023 | 01:52:17 | |
The girlies contend with the complex history of man's most baffling creation — the sex doll. They unpack the contested history of sailors circle-jerking into homemade wenches, what hyper-realistic silicone dolls are doing to our contemporary beauty standards, and ask an important question: is every man who has ever owned one a sexist pig or are we all Puritans for thinking so? Plus, a discussion about a man, his sex doll wife, and the Instagram account that started it all. Digressions include the most horrific photo that's ever graced the Binchtopia inbox, the prison break of Eliza's cats, and an exciting announcement from Julia. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia SOURCES: A (Straight, Male) History of Sex Dolls Guest Lecture by Dr. Bo Ruberg - Imagined Histories of Sexual Technologies The Modern Sex-Doll Owner: A Descriptive Analysis Gendered Synthetic Love: Real Dolls and the Construction of Intimacy Sex Doll Ownership: An Agenda for Research Real Dolls (article) Dominance and Affection: The Making of Pets Technofetishism and the Uncanny Desires of A.S.F.R. (alt.sex.fetish.robots) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Second Arrow | 17 May 2023 | 01:53:34 | |
Julia reflects on The Weight of It All one year later with musician and breakup bestie Georgia Greene. Plus, we made you a breakup playlist. xoxo Check out Georgia's band Trousdale here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Writers' Room of One's Own | 10 May 2023 | 01:27:02 | |
The girlies break down the complexities of the current writers' strike. With help from film professor Miranda Banks (also known as Julia's aunt), they delve into the history of the WGA and previous strikes, the alter ego of "W. Hermanos," and how technology continuously changes the landscape for writers. Plus, we answer the questions you submitted about the strike! Digressions include a mailbox moment titled "BOYFRIEND WANTS TO FUCK HIS DOG???", the real purpose of The Academy, and Eliza's 100-year-old piano. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Heartwarming! America Doesn't Care If You Live or Die! | 03 May 2023 | 01:39:41 | |
The girlies tackle the long history and contemporary policy that makes up the American healthcare system. They explain why millions go bankrupt from medical debt, detail the modern process of thotting out your traumas for GoFundMe pennies, and unpack why it doesn't have to be this way. Digressions include a listener's glowing testimony for Glossier foundation and how losing your right hand is nepotism, actually. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Binchtopia has donated $5,000 towards relieving medical debt though RIP Medical Debt. Check out their organization and make your own donation here! SOURCES: The History of Healthcare Quality: The First 100 Years 1860–1960 Ironies of Success: A New History of the American Health Care "System" Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: How Corporate Power Shaped the Affordable Care Act The History and Future of Neoliberal Health Reform History of Health Insurance in the United States From Widow to "Welfare Queen": Welfare and the Politics of Race What Changes Have Been Made to the ACA Under the Trump Administration? Health Plans No Longer Have to Cover All Preventive Care at No Cost. Here's What to Know. GoFundMe as Health Insurance: Why So Many Americans Turn to Crowdfunding for Medical Care Americans' Medical Debts Are Bigger Than Was Known, Totaling $140 Billion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Into the Furry-Verse | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:19:58 | |
The girlies unpack the history and ontology of the internet's most misunderstood subculture: furries! Digressions include the horrors of the average Nordstrom dressing room, a mailbox moment entitled "In My Aria Montgomery Era," and a very special welcome to Binchtopia to our first beautiful Binchie baby. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Sources: Furry Cartography: Performing Species by Marla Carlson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| I Don't Want to Go to Gay Heaven | 12 Apr 2023 | 01:05:17 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Good Luck Booking That Holy Land You Speak Of | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:13:48 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Binchtopia Centennial | 29 Mar 2023 | 01:19:07 | |
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..????? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stop Cop City | 22 Mar 2023 | 01:21:53 | |
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: On A Moral Right to Civil Disobedience by James Lefkowitz Autopsy reveals anti-'Cop City' activist's hands were raised when shot and killed Defend the Atlanta Forest Media Kit Defend the Atlanta Forest FAQ (click here to find info about how to help) 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Schrödinger's Furby | 15 Mar 2023 | 01:22:21 | |
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: 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 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 What Happens When Your Furby Becomes Evil Into the Furby-Verse: The Narrative Production of Electronic Companions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tap to Joust w/ Nick Garros *TEASER* | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:05:58 | |
Venture forth with Julia and beautiful Lady Garros on their noble quest to the Renaissance Faire, where Nick donned a full chest plate and even the turkey legs demanded a tithe. After ranting about ye olde ATM's and how capitalism ruins everything, the binchies travel back in history to the first Ren Faire of the 1960's to understand how a radical gathering for communists and hippies turned into the multi-million dollar business of today. Plus, an eye-opening interview with two iconic Ladies of the Faire, Olivia and Lev, who provide the inside scoop on what it's like to be a Rennie. Digressions include Nick healing his East Coast trauma with DIY, A tragic yet colorful incident at Lowes , and a much-needed bead update. You can find our beautiful braidstresses, Olivia Rose on Instagram @viastvincent and her ceramics Instagram @ohroseceramics and Lev Leveau on Facebook<3 This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. | |||
| If You Give a Cat a Spin Cycle... | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:57:52 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sexy Unique Episode | 01 Mar 2023 | 01:25:35 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Glossing Over It | 22 Feb 2023 | 01:27:40 | |
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 Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| This Is Your Man? Look at the Screen. | 14 Feb 2023 | 01:06:23 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Real Ones Only | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:09:49 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Performing the American Pastoral | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:19:16 | |
The girlies explore homesteading. Starting from the Ballerina Farm TikTok that first piqued their interest, they delve into the long history of women's work, examining the myth of Republican Motherhood and the idea that women have always loved to labor for free. They further investigate the spiritual sexism and "divine feminine" trope to understand why even left-wing women fall down the gender essentialist and trad-wife pipeline. Digressions include Eliza's unfavorable acupuncture experience, letting men throw us into the air, and the realization that we need a third pair of pants. Stream friend of the pod DivaJ's music here. Sources: The Edenic Allure of Ballerina Farm The Age of Homespun: Objects and Stories in the Creation of An American Myth Modern Homesteading in America: Negotiating Religion, Nature, and Modernity The Crunchy-to-Alt-Right Pipeline Spiritual Misogyny is Flourishing on TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Liberating the Almond Moms | 25 Jan 2023 | 01:22:29 | |
The girlies unpack fatphobia and the history of fatness. They discuss the racist roots of modern-day body standards, how we can think about anti-fat bias through the lens of eating disorder recovery, and lament the failings of the American medical system (again). Digressions include very little because we are serious researchers and get straight to the point this time. Sources: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon "You Just Need to Lose Weight" by Aubrey Gordon Belly of the Beast by Da'Shaun L. Harrison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Living Like It's 2003 | 18 Jan 2023 | 01:07:57 | |
The girlies reflect on life without social media and read some listener emails from binchies in arms who valiantly joined us in our challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| More Like Dumb Phone :( | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:31:54 | |
The girlies ring in the new year by investigating what plagues us all - smartphone addiction. They look into the research surrounding smartphones and social media to answer the important questions: Why are they so addictive and what are they doing to our brains? What would Karl Marx say about digital social capital? And most importantly.. why aren't the teens having sex like they used to? Plus, they reveal the first ever Binchtopia experiment. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Sources: Putting Your Phone Down May Help You Live Longer Phantom vibrations among undergraduates: Prevalence and associated psychological characteristics Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation? Panicking About Your Kids' Phones? New Research Says Don't Taking Away the Phones Won't Solve Our Teenagers' Problems Smartphone Addiction and Associated Health Outcomes in Adult Populations: A Systematic Review Social Capital Online: Alienation and Accumulation by Kane X. Faucher (book) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can I Speak To the Manger? | 21 Dec 2022 | 01:07:11 | |
In the final episode of the year, the girlies enter new territory — Julia shares what she learned about the origins of Christmas and Eliza attempts to goysplain Hanukkah. Digressions include a hostile mohnkey run-in, Elon's mommy logging on to jump to his defense, and Julia finally falling victim to covid. If you'll miss us on our two week break, you can find more than 50 bonus episodes on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Crisis of Despair w/ P.E. Moskowitz | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:55:51 | |
Julia is joined by genius mind P.E. Moskowitz for a conversation about their new memoir Breaking Awake, which chronicles the mental breakdown that drove them to experiment with drugs, reckon with trauma, and draw meaning from suffering. From Klonopin and SSRIs to ketamine and LSD, they consider what our reliance on substances reveals about our modern world. Are drugs soothing us, transforming us, or just reflecting our pain? Digressions include P.E.'s commandment to "go out and get weird with it," the dark headspace where internet mantras start to feel profound, and the unfortunate but honest truth that the only way out is through. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and edited by Livi Burdette. Check out P.E.'s book Breaking Awake: A Reporter's Search for a New Life, and a New World, Through Drugs and their Substack Mental Hellth. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
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| Get Your Fucking Ass Up and Pod | 14 Dec 2022 | 01:18:57 | |
The girlies review the most notable pop culture happenings from our cursed year 2022. Ranging from West Elm Caleb to HRH collection's parking lot wedding to Queen Elizabeth's death and subsequent reincarnation, we really cover it all. Plus, a special category for the most insane Twitter discourse we saw this year. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Committing to the Bit | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:27:16 | |
The girlies discuss the politics of involuntary commitment in light of a recent New York City law. With special guest and disability activist Stef Kaufman, they get into the nuances of the harmful correlation between homelessness, mental illness and crime, and discuss ways to organize towards a better future. Read some of Stef's work below: Visions for a Liberated Anti-Carceral Crisis Response We Don't Need Cops to Become Social Workers: We Need Peer Support + Community Response Networks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Raising Awareness About Awareness | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:03:00 | |
The girlies check in with the culture and put their investigative journalism skills to work. Is the Balenciaga PR crisis giving child exploitation or Satanic panic? Should we be concerned that Call of Duty is a confirmed government psyop? And most importantly, why isn't anyone RAISING AWARENESS??? Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia Articles referenced: Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and the Reality of Imperfection Call of Duty Is A Government Psyop: These Documents Prove it Marvel's Shady Relationship With the Pentagon and the U.S. Military Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||