Welcome back to Hopecore - the optimistically hopeful pod, that just may be a cult. We’re chatting with Amanda Montell, an author, podcaster, and all-around cult specialist from Scientology to Soul Cycle, and every cult in between. Amanda and Liz dive into all things cultish - the way language influences leaders & followers, the groupthink power of social media, and how we can make meaning out of the current apocalypse. Come for the vibes, and stay for the cult. 

If Hopecore really is a cult, we need you to recruit more followers. Rate, review, comment, like, submit questions, and let us know your favorite cult - we all have one. 

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This week on Boy Problems, we’re getting hot, heavy, sweaty, and messy. I went on a date with a girl, and I’m ready to share it ALL. From the power of paying on a first date, to the mystifying appeal of masculine confidence, and the reality of being with a woman in a man’s world, this episode explores every corner of modern dating, leaving nothing to the imagination. And of course, no Tuesday would be complete without answering a few of your boy problems - they make the world go round.💕

Keep writing in with whatever’s on your mind, and don’t forget to tune in this Friday for our eagerly awaited guest on Hopecore - we have an extra ✨magical✨ episode for you in store.

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This week Liz is joined by her sister (with a surprise cameo from dad) for a family debrief that feels exactly like you’re part of the group chat. Eldest daughter icon Emilie Plank drops in to explain how to stay intimate when everything feels unhinged. We spiral about whether you should tell your sister her boyfriend is trash, get heated over the politics of cheese boards, and try to figure out how to exist without combusting in 2025. It’s messy, it’s unfiltered, and it’s probably too honest, just how we like it.

In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, you asked for it: Nick and Liz reunite on the pod in New York! Together, they write a few options for the official Boy Problems theme song, and discuss the importance of knowing your own diagnoses. Also, they invite Taylor Swift to join the boy problems squad, and chat about how the debut of her new album is a perfect example of women showing up in a male-dominated room, and being celebrated and admired while doing it. Nick & Liz answer a few of your questions, and chat to Nick’s sister about being a Swiftie, and how he turned out so great. Please keep sending us your boy problems. We love reading them! 💕

CHAPTERS

00:03 - Dressing up for prom

01:07 - Toenail or placenta?

02:10 - Nick is infamous

03:43 - Is that a MAGA hat?

04:15 - Nick is in a band!

05:22 - More men should self-diagnose

06:12 - The male Taylor Swift (Boy Problems Exclusive)

07:22 - Making our theme song!!

08:32 - Our petition to Taylor Swift

15:00 - Answering Problem #1

20:33 - Answering Problem #2

24:30 - Calling Nick’s sister on Taylor Swift Day

26:45 - Men, we love you

29:30 - THANK YOU!

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions.

Her widely celebrated book, For The Love of Men: A Vision for Mindful Masculinity, became an international sensation, captivating readers across the globe. Praised for its bold exploration of modern masculinity, it has been featured in iconic publications such as Vogue, Esquire, Playboy, ELLE, GQ, and has earned thoughtful coverage on NPR, The Washington Post, and MSNBC. Its impact transcended borders, sparking vital conversations about the future of gender and identity.

Liz’s groundbreaking journalism has garnered widespread acclaim, earning her a spot on Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list, as well as recognition as one of Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media and Marie Claire’s Most Powerful Women. Adding to her global impact, she was honored as one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical, cementing her status as a trailblazer in shaping the future of gender equality.

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Liz talks about her first humiliationship, and why it wasn’t humiliating at all but actually kind of iconic to care that much and be fully chalant. She also relives the best day of her life: seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere and realizing they are basically the first documented case of men written by a woman. And because the patriarchy is still with us, Liz answers a listener question about how to date in 2025 when everything is hell. Please keep sending us your boy problems we love reading them! 💕

This week starts with a high-stakes investigation: is the apartment’s latest intruder a roach or something worse? Liz reminisces about the time she got engaged to a bag of Doritos, talks about all her exes getting pregnant at the same time, and makes the case for why being a lover girl is still elite even if it means crushing on athletes who give facetime tattoo tours. As always, your boy problems take center stage, so keep them coming because we are obsessed.

On this episode of Boy Problems we go to a Coldplay concert, meet the Stanley Cup, and wake up in bed in Miami so obviously we had to record. We unpack immigrant family dynamics, in-law chaos, and what to do with a messy wife. We also debrief our life-changing, soul-rearranging sleepover with the one and only Rupi Kaur, poet, icon, and now unofficial relationship therapist. Is the white woman way the right way? TBD. Keep sending your boy problems. We’re thriving on the drama.

We heard you. We read the comments. We saw the DMs. You wanted more Nick and honestly, same. So we delivered. America’s emotional support boyfriend is back on the pod. He’s here to walk us through heartbreak, sociopaths, the first time he got a boner, and what women still don’t understand about men. Warning: listening to Nick may cause side effects such as restored faith in humanity, sudden emotional regulation, and wanting to slide in nick’s dms (he’s @nickcianci) Listen at your own risk!! And keep sending us your boy problems!!

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Liz gets a text from her ex on the same day a global war is announced because the universe loves dramatic timing. In this vulnerable, emotionally chaotic episode, she spirals  (poetically) through heartbreak, geopolitics, and why she longs for the simpler, more delusional days of dating in the 2010s. Was love easier during the Cold War? Probably not. But it feels like it was. Plus: Liz does the whole episode from bed, and answers fresh Boy Problems, including whether being delulu is the solulu.

Heather Graham pulls up to Boy Problems and proves she’s MOTHER, both literally and spiritually. We talk breakups, boundaries, boosting your baddie energy, and why saying no is the new self-care. Liz and Heather also discuss the underrated power of millennial vibes, and why everyone could stand to be just a little bit more Millennial in this chaotic world.

In this episode of Boy Problems, Liz is joined by comedian and chaos queen Mary Beth Barone to unpack the existential crisis that is dating in 2025. Is it just us, or did dating apps turn into job interviews where no one shows up prepared? We talk ghosting, gut instincts, and why today’s romantic landscape feels like a choice between polyamory and total isolation. From the death of monogamy to the rise of the situationship economy, we ask the hard questions like should we get four boyfriends, or just give up and become celibate? Either way, we’re keeping the group chat updated.

A chronically single woman and a happily married woman walk into a podcast… to talk about loneliness, loyalty, and learning how to love without losing yourself.

We’re back this week with Manthropologist and male species expert, Holly Solem. New BFFs Liz & Holly reminisce about their crazy night at the club, and the magic-trick-loving ex they share. From impractical crushes that we always run into, to iOS updates becoming the hottest new pickup line, this episode leaves nothing to spare.

Keep sending us your boy problems, your dating fumbles, your first-kiss struggles, and updates on all the men you meet in between. We love reading them, and can’t wait to answer more next week!

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Boy Problems is back! In episode three, Liz Plank sits down with NYU professor and author Scott Galloway for a candid conversation about what it means to be a man today.They dive into the blurry line between romance and cringe, the rise of the manosphere, and why so many men are feeling lost—and what we can do about it.It’s bold, vulnerable, and surprisingly hopeful. Watch now and send us your own boy problems at boyproblems@katiecouric.com.Thanks to our partners at U by Kotex for supporting real conversations!

Boy Problems is back! In episode two, Liz Plank welcomes comedian and podcast host Hannah Berner for an unfiltered conversation about dating in your 30s, the science behind “the ick,” and how Gen Z and millennials were raised to think very differently about empowerment.

It’s honest, chaotic, and weirdly healing. Watch now and send us your own boy problems at boyproblems@katiecouric.com.

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In the premiere episode of Boy Problems, Liz Plank confesses to having a crush—yes, in her 30s—and things spiral beautifully from there. Comedian and internet darling Delaney Rowe joins to unpack the mess that is modern dating, from weaponized incompetence to love bombing. Together, they tackle your boy problems—like what to do when he cheats, when you have bathroom problems, and whether being hot is the solution to everything (spoiler: it might be).

Boys are hot. Problems are not. I'm ready to tackle love, masculinity, and modern life with my fearless honesty! From dating disasters to life’s biggest questions, I'll dish out advice you didn't know you needed, one hot take at a time.

In this week’s episode of Hopecore, we’re joined by the Macarena’s biggest fan, the original party scientist, and the clubbing connoisseur, Priya Parker! Liz and Priya chat about the lost magic of meeting your coworkers at happy hour, what makes DJs the best doctors, and why America needs to bring back its 2013 vibes. It’s time to throw on your ballet flats and bandage dress, lock your phone up for the night, and work the dance floor like there’s no tomorrow. Because at this rate, who knows if there will be? 

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This week we are joined by the ICON, the LEGEND, the forever roommate of Liz and certified chaos gremlin, Daniela. She’s here to spill the piping hot tea on her full gay awakening: yes she always wanted to be gay, and yes it’s as dramatic and gorgeous as you imagine. We’re talking queer community, found family, and why straight culture could never. Also on the docket: unclogging the drain (again, kill us), dating the actual embodiment of jd vance’s gay bogeyman (send thoughts and prayers), and dragging your boy problems through the glitter-soaked mud where they belong. 

Send us your mess, your drama, your boy problems. We are feral for them. 

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In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, Nick is back again as the official safe boy mascot of the pod. Together, Nick and Liz dive into kissing on the first date - the full makeout vs. the peck - and how you know when it’s time to move on. The two chat about the art of the Instagram story flirt, go over some of Liz’s deepest thoughts from her Notes app, and of course, tackle a few of your latest boy problems! Please keep sending us your boy problems. We love reading them! 💕

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In this chaotic and unforgettable Hopecore episode, Liz is joined by surprise guest Bri Stern - Andrew Tate’s ex who shows up fresh from lunch with Liz and drops explosive truths from inside the lawsuit against him, instantly cementing herself as a fearless icon. Meanwhile, Liz forces her ex-situationships to fill out Yelp reviews of their time together (and even cold-calls one live on air), before teaming up with Bri to test a viral TikTok theory that women get bigger food portions when they order under a male name. Chaotic, fearless, and unbothered, it’s Hot Girl Apocalypse season. Rate and review before the world ends. 

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In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, Liz is chatting with lawyer by day, and romance novel author by night, Davi. Together, Davi and Liz dive into how the ‘illusion of choice’ can mess with our dating lives - and why it might just keep us swiping into our 60s. The two talk about the importance of defining infidelity in each relationship, how our display of, and need for romance have evolved over centuries, and of course, tackle a few of your latest boy problems! Please keep sending us your boy problems. We love reading them! 💕

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In this week’s episode of Boy Problems, Liz is joined by the brilliant, the hilarious, and the iconic Anna Malaika Tubbs. Together, Anna and Liz unpack what it means to be a parent in 2025, and how parenting often means something bigger for women. The pair chat about the rise of trad wife culture, how representation has evolved over the decades, and of course, tackle a few of your latest boy problems! Please keep sending us your boy problems. We love reading them!

Welcome to our very first episode of Hopecore! Hopecore will be your weekly reminder that even amidst the chaos, there is always hope to be found. Our first guest is the essence of Hopecore - the iconic & timeless Heather Graham! Heather and Liz chat about the importance of their friendship, a bit of dating advice, and if it’s time to finally go gay. Thanks for being a part of this new Hopecore journey - we can’t wait to continue the ride! 

Our title song was created by James Del and Sam Beresford.

Our most beloved Boy Problems guest is back, and we’re wrestling with a question the world has been keeping quiet - why don’t men freeze their sperm more often, if they have a biological clock too? On their quest to solve the problem of the geriatric ejaculation, Liz and Nick uncover why applying lotion can either be sexy, or a red flag, how women often gaslight themselves to protect men, and the keys to knowing how someone is truly right for you, all in the name of this week’s boy problems. 

Last week, Boy Problems made it into the top 10, and it’s all thanks to you. To keep seeing our little family grow, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, comment, and review. It really makes a difference, and helps us keep doing what we love to do. 

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He’s been the President of the United States, an astronaut landing on the moon, a supernatural super villain, and the voice of Tarzan. But Tony Goldwyn’s most dazzling, inspired, improvised, and sincere role is undeniably dad. This week, Liz, Tony, and his beloved daughter, Anna, chat about it all - from the ethics of the orange peel test, to the pain of heartbreak. And of course, Tony & Anna bring their wisdom and lived-experience to your boy problems - how to come together when you’re far apart, and the importance of loving someone for who they are.  

Because of you, we made it into the top 10 of the podcast charts, and we can’t believe our wildest Boy Problems dreams are coming true. We want to keep answering your boy problems, and it really helps if you subscribe, rate, comment, and review! Thanks for all of your love - it’s why we do what we do 💞

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It’s officially Hopecore Friday, and this week, hope meets hotness. Bombshell guest Keeley Hazell and Liz are on their first date, and nothing is left to the imagination. Keeley brings the title of world’s most famous topless woman to the chat, and the pair take on what it means to be sexy in a patriarchy. Is embracing your sexuality empowerment or a survival mechanism? Why do women get judged for creating the content that men indulge in? And how can we recognize our own internalized sexism, even if we call ourselves a feminist? 

Hopecore is our safe haven - a cozy spot to land after a crazy week, that wouldn’t be possible without you. Keep leaving your comments, ratings, questions and reviews - the love from this community has truly made our wildest hopes and dreams come true! 

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This week Liz hangs out with—okay, lies down with—mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, who joins us from the bed in his office to decide if having a boyfriend is embarrassing and to finally weigh in on the male loneliness crisis. Then we crawl into Padma Lakshmi’s bed to talk vibrators, brain crushes, and whether we should ever suck it up for sex.

Please keep sending us your boy problems, we love reading them!💞

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The internet’s most beloved boyfriend, Nick, is back, and Boy Problems is better than ever! This week, Nick serenades us with his musical mastery as he and Liz unpack their journeys through therapy & acceptance, and how it feels to be alive in such a strange time. From the ethics of taking your girlfriend to a strip club, to the emotional volatility of the men in our algorithm, this episode gets right to the heart of the show: we all just want to love, and be loved. 

Thanks for showing us your love in your ratings, comments, likes, and reviews. It makes all the difference for our little Boy Problems family, and we love you too!

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On this week’s episode of Boy Problems, we’re joined by the singularly iconic and highly-requested Picasso of Podcasts, David Farrier. Liz & David chat all things dating - from the boyfriend matrix, to the allure of Ryan Gosling, with all of your boy problems in between. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

We’re back with another episode of Boy Problems, and joined by a very special guest - Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu! As a former Wall Street Trader, Vivian brings all of her knowledge on how to become a rich man, to save you from marrying one. Liz and Vivian chat about all things money - making it, spending it, and dating it - and answer all of your million dollar boy problem questions. You’ll be richer (in knowledge) after listening.

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This week on Boy Problems, we’re joined once again by manthropologist in residence, Holly Solem! Holly and Liz have taken on Vegas and are bringing stories, warnings, and advice from the weekend to the bed. From a fairytale meet-cute to an almost-wedding, and the best (and worst) of hookups and first dates in between, this is everything you’d expect from a Sin City crossover, and more than you could dream!

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He’s been called a “Progressive Mind in a MAGA Body”, and a “Gateway Drug to the Left”. We call him Hasan Piker - a world-renowned streamer with an intimate knowledge of all things men. Hasan and Liz tackle only the essential questions: How can men actually please women? Can anyone draw female anatomy from memory? And can everybody queef on command? Tune in for peer-reviewed facts and field-tested tips, and let us know in the comments - would Hasan pass your boyfriend test? 

Our Boy Problems family wouldn’t be the same without you, and keeps growing thanks to your reviews! Keep commenting, subscribing, and sharing with a friend or two - it makes all the difference, and helps us compete with the manosphere, too. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

You're officially invited to Girl Dinner! We’re kicking off this new, exclusive series with the one and only Malcolm Todd - the world’s most wholesome rockstar. With a $20 bill, a hotel kitchen, and a dream, Malcolm attempts to serve up a five star dinner for Liz, as he makes a pot of pasta for the very first time. Get ready to laugh, cry, and work up an appetite during this very saucy dinner date with one very lucky guy. 

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Twenty dollars. A few famous rockstars. LOTS of random men. From grocery store showdowns
to kitchen curveballs, Girl Dinner serves up suspense, surprises, and some truly unhinged meals. Every episode is a gamble: will it be romance, disaster... or just a pot of burned pasta?

Behind every dish is a deeper question - What happens when we bring this vulnerable social experiment to the intimacy of the dinner table?

Tune into our new show, Girl Dinner on Fridays, exclusively found on the Boy Problems feed!

This week on Boy Problems, we’re joined by the hilarious, hopeful, and awe-inspiring Ilana Glazer. Liz and Ilana sit down to talk all things apocalypse - if it’s really happening, how we can survive it, and how joyful activism can get us ahead. And of course, the two attempt to answer your most pressing boy problems. Is there proper sperm-donation etiquette? Are burritos technically a sandwich? And do good friends really make great lovers? 

Our Boy Problems family wouldn’t be the same without you, and keeps growing thanks to your reviews! Keep commenting, subscribing, and sharing with a friend or two - it makes all the difference, and helps us compete with the manosphere, too. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

Welcome back to Girl Dinner! This week, Liz brings her appetite, and a $20 bill to the F1 races in Sin City, to see just how Vegas men do dinner. After a series of men ask permission from their wives, scramble for excuses, and even try to negotiate their fee, one man finally agrees. There’s only one problem - how do you cook dinner without a kitchen or groceries? Tune in for chaos, chemistry, and companionship: served hot.

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

This week on Boy Problems, we’re back with the greatest gift of the season: Nick! The internet’s favorite boyfriend is in bed with Liz once more, with tips on how to flirt in the gym, fact-checking that Santa is a woman (and she’s real), and a deep dive on why millennial offices were the first, and best dating apps. Tune in for this holiday special on everyone’s wish list, and drop your best gym-flirting tips and tricks in the comments! 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

We’re ringing in 2026 in true Boy Problems style - with juicy questions, hot topics, and the truth about male vulnerability - all with the TMZ icon, Van Lathan. Liz and Van dive into the 3 pillars of male and female friendships, unpack the importance of opposite-gender connection, and explore what men can learn from the vulnerability of women. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

Friday is officially Girl Dinner Day, and we have the perfect way to celebrate: watch as Liz heads to a stranger’s Airbnb for their very first (and last?) dinner date. Though he may be a heart-surgeon, this man’s heart is in desperate need of repair. With a recent breakup on his mind, can the power of the Girl Dinner heal his heart, and remind him that pumpkin soup, meditation, and soundbaths are all he needs to survive?

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

Political commentator and YouTuber ‪@keithedwards‬ joins Liz in bed for the very first Boy Problems Live!! Liz and Keith get into it all: their unfiltered takes on monogamy, the lore of Equinox steam rooms (IYKYK), and their dating app profiles. Plus, surprise cameos you did not see coming – a FaceTime from hottie who slid into Keith’s DMs, Liz’s Sundance husband, and a live breakdown of Keith’s Hinge profile. Equal parts cultural commentary and chaos, this episode is exactly what Boy Problems was made for. Our Boy Problems family keeps growing because of you, thank you. Please keep commenting, subscribing, and sharing with a friend or two - it makes all the difference, and helps us compete with the manosphere! 💕Submit your profile for analysis on a live episode of Boy Problems here!Submit your boy problems here! Check out Airplane Mode with Liz Plank on Substack! Follow Keith on Instagram!Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions.

Welcome back to Boy Problems! This week, we’re diving into the deep, dark, viral corners of male internet culture - from looks-maxing and the manosphere to the truth about every boy’s bedroom. Joined by the expert of all things boy problems, Adam Faze, Liz unpacks how insecurity and the algorithm are shaping a generation of boys, and the pair explore if there is any way out of the manosphere. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

Welcome back to Boy Problems! This week, Liz hangs out with Anna Sitar to talk crushes, confusion & chemistry, and why dating feels way harder than it needs to be. From dating online, having crushes, and protecting your peace, they break down what’s actually worth paying attention to, and how to vision board it into a romantic future.

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions.

This week on Boy Problems, Liz sits down with celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton (aka the man behind J.Lo and Kim Kardashian’s most iconic looks) to talk about the power of comebacks and confidence. From breakup bangs to personal branding, Chris breaks down how changing you look - at yourself, and in the mirror - can change how the world sees you, inside and out. Consider this your inspiration for a comeback, no appointment required. 💇‍♀️✨

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions.

Welcome back to Boy Problems! This week, Liz is joined by actress, philanthropist, and certified scuba diver Cobie Smulders to talk showering in the dark, using horoscopes to determine compatibility, and secrets of successful long-term relationships. Cobie brings her wisdom, heart, and sense of community to every moment, all topped off with her unmatched sense of humor, and her timeless mom advice. Drop a comment with your way to volunteer (and to meet other hot volunteers while there). 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

Chapters

1:30: Do Real Meet-Cutes Even Exist? 

6:00 Canadians Go Out of Their Way to be Nice

12:30 Is Cobie Smulders the funniest woman alive? 

19:00 Taking a Break from Social Media: The Pros and Cons 

23:00 Long-Term Relationships: Can They Get Better with Age? 

27:30 How to Keep Your Head Above Water in a Sea of Current Events 

32:00 A Brief Dive Into Gen Z Internet Culture

42:00 Boy Problem #1: High School Heartbreak 

50:00 Boy Problem #2: Am I Really on My Phone Too Much? 

1:01:30 Boy Problem #3: You Don’t Owe Anyone Else Your Story 

Boy Problems LIVE returns to unpack the week with stand-up comedian and writer Jordan Carlos. In true “sleepover during the apocalypse” fashion, Liz and Jordan get into everything from why men can't connect with each other to the "cheerleader effect" in relationships. Jordan shares the real advice that helped save his own marriage when it was genuinely on the brink of divorce — and let’s just say… it’s giving emotional maturity. It’s giving accountability. It’s giving “men CAN evolve???”

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Buy Jordan's new book Choreplay here!

Will you be my valentine? This week on Boy Problems, Liz is unpacking the messiness of dating in 2026, without Cupid’s help, and amidst the apocalypse. Join us for ice cream in bed, ribbon dancing through the chaos, and all of your most pressing boy problems - Valentine’s Day edition. Roses are red, violets are blue, drop a comment with your favorite way to make a neighbor smile, and pay an act of kindness forward, too. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

We’re back this week with the one and only, David Farrier. David is back with Liz to talk about only the most pressing topics - what is the worst date you will ever go on? How old is too old to still be sleeping in a twin bed? And are situationships ever going to work? Each minute is packed with hot takes, iconic boy problems advice, and way too many laughs - you won’t want to miss it. 

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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

Welcome back to Hopecore, your Friday dose of joy, chaos, and standards so high - they built civilization. This week, Liz is joined by feminist scientist and Eve author Cat Bohannon, to unpack why getting the ick might actually be the most important evolutionary trait, how human sexuality fits into the animal kingdom, and if size really matters. From mallard mating routines to the understudied science behind the female body, we’re channeling our inner Darwin with hot, primal takes. If evolution were a man, after this episode, he’d need therapy.

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Find more from Cat Bohannon, and her book “Eve” here

Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions. 

This week on Boy Problems, Liz is chatting with her all time favorite guests - all of you! In a raw, unfiltered conversation, she’s ready to explain where her mind has been the past few weeks - processing an unexpected breakup. From the stages of grieving, to the process of moving on, and trusting the universe every step along the way, this is a chat for all humans, everywhere, that you won’t want to miss. 

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Our Boy Problems family wouldn’t be the same without you, and keeps growing thanks to your reviews! Keep commenting, subscribing, and sharing with a friend or two - it makes all the difference, and helps us compete with the manosphere, too. 

Check out Airplane Mode with Liz Plank on Substack! 

Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions.