
Binchtopia
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jan 8, 2025 • 5min
Shake Up Ya Life! w/ Nick Garros **TEASER**
As a special 2025 treat, bestie of the pod, Nick Garros, returns for a truly unique episode recorded on Yom Kippur. Join Julia and Nick in starvation mode as they judge YOU on judgment day. Topics include the time Julia got gagged by a James Charles fan, Nick’s tiny home journey, advice for how to date a LOLer, a listener who really needs to get a restraining order, and so much more! 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.

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 28min
The 2024 Pop Culture Round-up
In the final episode of the year, the girlies celebrate 4 years of Binchtopia (!!!!!) and give their long-awaited pop culture recap of 2024’s most absurd moments. Digressions include the wool-less sweater epidemic, the Bible’s copyright laws, retractions on former Wicked slander and, of course, JoJo Siwa. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Dec 11, 2024 • 6min
Santa's Surveillance State **TEASER**
The girlies bring you a seasonal episode to discuss some terrifying Christmas lore — the Germanic tale of Krampus and the panopticon horror of the Elf on the Shelf. Digressions include our thoughts on the United Healthcare CEO shooter, why we should be shaming people more, and a quick digest of our recent nightmares. 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.

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 16min
Apocalypse Tonite Queen?
The girlies explore the concept of Doomsday, revisiting the countless times we’ve thought the world was coming to an end. From luxury arks and poisonous comets to God’s wrath and alien invasions, they consider the fact that the world has never ended…yet. Digressions include cozy season in the studio, being Twitter clean, and Eliza’s mom’s podcast debut. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES Halley’s Comet, Covid-19, and the history of ‘miracle’ anti-comet remedies People Have Always Been Obsessed with the End of the World How it Ends: The Ancient Roots of Doomsday Prophecies and End of the World Beliefs ESOTERICA Volume IX (2007) Storming The Ark End of World in 2012? Maya "Doomsday" Calendar Explained 2012: The End of the World as We Know It? Maya Expert: The 'End Of Times' Is Our Idea, Not The Ancients' Y2K bug Apocalypse Then: When Y2K Didn’t Lead To The End Of Civilization The lessons of Y2K, 20 years later What Drives Doomsday Preppers Heaven’s Gate cult members found dead Doomsday Prepping Poised to Become $2.46 Billion Industry. In uncertain times, the prepper supply business is booming We Should All Be Preppers Is There a Future in the Doomsday Economy?. Here's a look inside a 15-story underground doomsday shelter for the 1% that has luxury homes, guns, and armored trucks ‘End of the world vibes’: why culture can’t stop thinking about apocalypse Psychology Reveals the Comforts of the Apocalypse Creation Story of the Maya Our Fascination With The End Of The World Our never ending obsession with the apocalypse Doomsday Psychology: The Appeal of Armageddon The Resiliency of Apocalyptic Belief The Christmas the Aliens Didn’t Come Survivalists and Preppers Comet Hale-Bopp: Facts about the bright and tragic comet Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake

Nov 27, 2024 • 6min
Holding Space for the Lyrics of Real House **TEASER**
The girlies sit down for a chatty episode about their current ailments. Namely, the various hip and back problems that for some reason plague us in our 20s, the spiritual enlightenment/terrorism of the Adrianne Lenker concert, the Wicked press tour, and more. 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.

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 19min
The Eating Disorder Trolley Problem w/ Emmeline Clein
The girlies are joined by literary it-girl Emmeline Clein to discuss her new book, Dead Weight, and the evergreen topic of eating disorders. They dive into the over-maligned Tumblr pro-ana communities, why eating disorder treatment is often counterintuitive to healing, how the intersection of big tech and diet culture has muddied the waters between health and sickness, and more! Digressions include why boyfriends should never go grocery shopping and how to support a friend in recovery. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Nov 13, 2024 • 5min
Mama A Nick Behind You **TEASER**
Julia is joined by bestie of the pod Nick Garros for a wide-ranging and eye-opening Q+A. They discuss the best way to get revenge, the importance of eating beads, advice for getting hit by a car, the time Nick almost killed his grandma, and so much more! 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.

Nov 9, 2024 • 38min
Dispatch From the Coastal Elite
The girls go off-the-cuff to discuss some post-election thoughts. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
Your Election Day Sedative, Ma’am
The girlies bring you a silly Election Day episode to distract you from the horrors and feelings of impending doom. They discuss the craziest smear campaigns of elections past, why “our candidate is a great guy to have a beer with” has always been a winning message, and some truly wild political memorabilia from America’s history. Digressions include some wonderful, apolitical headlines from the esteemed Daily Mail and how we’re planning to spend the most stressful day of the last four years. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES The Role of Music in the 1840 Campaign of William Henry Harrison William Harrison: Campaigns and Elections The Whig Campaign of 1840: The Editorial Policy of George D. Prentice The Campaign of 1840: William Henry Harrison and Tyler, Too The New Political History and the Election of 1840 Political Buttons and the Material Culture of American Politics, 1828-1976 Whig Women, Politics, and Culture in the Campaign of 1840: Three Perspectives from Massachusetts Getting the Message Out: Presidential Campaign Memorabilia from the Collection of Allen A. Frey Quirky Tools of Past Presidential Campaigns Find a New Audience Political Fashion Statements From the 1952 Presidential Campaign Women Unite for Ike! John Quincy Adams: Campaigns and Elections A Brief History of Presidential Campaign Merch Cash for kitsch: Let’s talk about campaign merchandise The Forgotten Joy of 1960 Presidential Campaign Jingles 7 Campaign Gimmicks Used by Presidential Candidates Sewing Box, Andrew Jackson, 1828 6 Presidential Campaign Slogans That Fell Flat These Artifacts Show the Best—And Worst—of American Election Ephemera Win or Lose: Memorable Presidential Slogans Incredible Political Fashion Statements From Past Elections The Forgotten Joy of 1960 Presidential Campaign Jingles Why did early presidents not campaign? It’s all modern presidents seem to do The Origins of Modern Campaigning Edna Mae Phelps Political Collection Miniature Log Cabin What Ten Artifacts from the Smithsonian Collections Can Tell Us About the Crazy History of American Politics The Long Tradition of the Smear Campaign “Pulp Fashion”: Paper Dresses of the 1960s Keep the Ball Rolling The IKE Dress: Did it Really Deliver its Promise? William Harrison: Life Before the Presidency Vote for Me: West Virginia Political Memorabilia Al Smith: Provocative Slogan Button.... Jeb Bush Wants to Sell You a $75 Guacamole Bowl

Oct 31, 2024 • 6min
Scary Stories To Tell During Late Stage Capitalism *TEASER*
The girlies get contemplative this spooky season — from pondering listener stories about ghosts and garments to philosophizing about the possibility of maintaining one’s moral code under capitalism. Plus, the most important question of them all: when is the last time we got a new candy?! 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.