Binchtopia

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 The Price of Nice Nails 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.

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.

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.

The podcast explores the history of women's work, women falling into gender essentialist and trad-wife stereotypes, and the enchanting appeal and reality of Ballerina Farm. They also discuss the myth of homespun and women's attempts to assert ownership. Additionally, they explore the invention of an efficient stove for women's work and the realities of ranch life and farming aesthetics.

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 Maintenance Phase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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: Social Media Fact Sheet 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) The Screenic Image: Between Verticality and Horizontality, Viewing and Touching, Displaying and Playing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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.

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.