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Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 16min

The Spirits Are Telling Me Women Should Have Rights

In a festive nod to Halloween, the hosts dive into the intriguing world of psychics and spiritual mediums. They ponder whether these figures are authentic visionaries or clever frauds. Listeners hear hilarious tales of quirky costumes and spooky encounters. The discussion touches on the historical significance of spiritualism and the crucial role of women in the movement. Ethical considerations surrounding psychic practices are examined, alongside personal experiences that blur the lines between belief and deception. It's a lively exploration of the supernatural and our yearning for connection.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 5min

Bad Book Club: Ladies First (A MAGA Hat Romance) *TEASER*

Join a comedic journey as two friends dive into a wild, unhinged romance featuring a green-haired liberal saved by a proud MAGA man. They navigate the chaotic world of Antifa protests, revealing fears and misunderstandings that arise. In a diner setting, contrasting views on gender roles spark humorous and heated exchanges, showcasing the complexities of belief and attraction. It's a hilarious mashup of politics and personal connections that will have you questioning everything from ideology to romance!
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Oct 9, 2024 • 1h 25min

The Clown Mother

The discussion dives into the rise of 'iPad kids' and the dark side of screens in childhood. Experts weigh in on the impact of digital devices on emotional and cognitive development. The hosts reminisce about their nostalgic childhoods filled with outdoor play and creativity, comparing it to today's tech-dominated experiences. They explore the influence of educational programming like Sesame Street and critique modern content's commercialization. The conversation wraps up with insights on navigating parenting in a digital world, emphasizing balance and meaningful interactions.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 20min

Traumageddon 2: Hallucinogenic Hell *UNLOCKED FROM PATREON*

Have you ever been so desperate for salvation that you’d pay a farmer’s market white woman $600 for an allegedly life-changing mushroom retreat? Join Julia and Binchtopia favorite Nick Garros for their dramatic retelling of the time they were gaslit into believing they had a spiritual experience and got turned into crabs. This episode was originally released on February 15, 2023 as a Patreon Exclusive. We've unlocked it for you while we're on our break! Become a patron today to support the show, keep us ad-free, and unlock our backlog of over 50 bonus episodes at patreon.com/binchtopia
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Sep 18, 2024 • 4min

Unfortunately Our Only Option Is to Euthanize *TEASER*

The girlies read some of your stories about times you were GAGGED. From a mistaken cheer for cancer to a poor girl assisting her own burglary, you guys brought the stories and we brought the laffs. 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.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 5min

More Things We Don't Understand *TEASER*

The girlies are back with more things they don't understand. Such as... how do GIANT boats float? What the fuck is a nitrate? Why do we have baby teeth? Was Trisha Paytas right all along? 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 (http://patreon.com/binchtopia) and become a patron today.
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Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 15min

Your Trauma! Live With A Studio Audience

The girlies dive into the world of American talk shows — the modern circus helmed by formidable “experts.” They track the history of syndicated television, the rise of popular figureheads like Dr. Phil and Judge Judy, and interrogate the philosophical carnival that makes these programs simultaneously appealing and horrifying. Digressions include our favorite Instagram Reels creators, and how one listener’s family was ripped apart via the diet terrorism of Dr. Oz. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza Mclamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Penelope Spurr. SOURCES: Admissible in a Court of Law: dna, paternity, and the talk show And God Created Oprah “America’s Doctor” Dr Oz fights back against critics Bodies Defined and Confined Don't Be Funny: Litigation is no laughing matter to your clients Electronic Carnival: spectacularizing talk Family Experts on Television Talk Shows: Facts, Values, and Half-Truths E-mails offer glimpse into launch of Dr. Phil-endorsed diet products Life in the Bleep-Cycle: Inventing Id -TV on the Jerry Springer Show Nielsen Ratings, 2007 Nobrow Culture Oprah and The Party Crashers Televised medical talk shows—what they recommend and the evidence to support their The Commercial Logic of Vulture Culture: how corporate media shape talk show culture  The Commodification of Talk Show Culture The People's Law versus Judge Judy Justice: Two Models of Law in American Reality-Based Courtroom TV THE TALK SHOW AND THE TERROR OF CONVERSATION The time Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas cattle industry TV talk show therapy as a distinct genre of discourse What’s Wrong With Dr. Oz?  Dr. Oz Shouldn't Be a Senator--or a Doctor.
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Aug 21, 2024 • 5min

When You Give a Max a Microphone *TEASER*

Redacted takes the third mic to pose some unique, hypothetical questions. Would you save your nephew from years of torturous bullying by striking David Delouise with lightning, just once? Would you believe your son, even if he was tinfoil? These questions are answered, 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 (http://patreon.com/binchtopia) and become a patron today.
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Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 24min

I Eat My Slop Bowl on Company Time

The hosts dive into the world of fast-casual dining, questioning if it's truly an upgrade or just pricier fast food. They share hilarious urban living frustrations, from quirky landlord tales to absurd customer service battles. The discussion also touches on the rise of conspiracy theories around gender narratives in sports, balanced with insights into personal connections tied to the Olympics. Plus, they reflect on the illusion of personalization in consumer choices and the cultural ramifications of food gentrification.
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Aug 7, 2024 • 6min

Catching Up With the Culture *TEASER*

The girlies do a pop culture recap of the last several weeks. They discuss the Ballerina Farm article that broke the internet, the potential of falling out of a coconut tree during brat summer, and more. Plus, a #NotSponsored segment all about their favorite and least favorite products.  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 (http://patreon.com/binchtopia) and become a patron today. Come see us on tour! Find tickets for our Boston and NYC shows at linktr.ee/binchtopia

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