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The girlies revisit a classic early Binchtopia episode to unpack the phenomenon of child-centric content — this time with sources! In Part 1 they discuss the history of child labor in America including the plight of minor miners, the exploitation of Shirley Temple, and why we LOVE watching videos of Trisha Paytas playing with Malibu Barbie. Digressions include Eliza’s experience of buying Buddhism in Hollywood, Catholic mantras that go hard, and listener-submitted momager stories. Binchtopia is created, produced, and hosted by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb. This episode was edited by Allison Hagan. SOURCES: History of child labor in the United States—part 1: little children working History of child labor in the United States–part 2: the reform movement There’s No Business Like Show Business: Child Entertainers and the Law More Than Pocket Money: A History of Child Actor Laws Little Miss Fix-It: The Remarkable Life of Shirley Temple Before The Good Ship Lollipop, Shirley Temple Did 'Baby Burlesks' How cute things hijack our brains and drive behaviour  Assessing the cuteness of children: Significant factors and gender differences Gendering Cuteness Our Aesthetic Categories: Zany, Cute, Interesting  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies go soapbox mode to discuss two women in history that they can’t stop thinking about: their special interest girlbosses. Julia tells the fascinating story of Annie Oakley, the most snatched sharpshooter of all time, and Eliza gets deep into the lore of Connie Converse, the mysterious (gay?) 50’s songwriter who pioneered the genre before disappearing without a trace. Plus, more Kardashian discourse, an angel update, and homophobia-themed mailbox moments. To help keep these episodes ad-free, access bonus episodes, and support the podcast, head to patreon.com/binchtopia Binchtopia is created, produced, and hosted by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb. This episode was edited by Allison Hagan. SOURCES The true story of Annie Oakley, legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley | National Women's History Museum. What the True Story of Buffalo Bill Reveals About the Myth of the Wild West Annie Oakley: In A Man’s World  Annie Oakley: The Person To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse by Howard Fishman The Art of Disappearance by Hanif Abdurraqib Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The girlies are back with another Eerie Episode™, this time covering all things WITCHES! They go back into the annuls to unpack the history of European witchery, the Salem Witch trials, voodoo, the current-day Wicca practitioners, and the Etsy spell sellers of today. They discuss “witch” as a socially imposed category and the evolution of witchy practices throughout history. Digressions include some Russian witch tea from a listener and Khloe Kardashian’s unfortunate lot in this life as a Victim Soul. Binchtopia is created, produced, and hosted by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb. Research for this episode was contributed by Ben Rosenfeld and Charlie Squire. Sources: The Devil in the Shape of a Woman A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials Damned Women: Sinners and Witches in Puritan New England Why Do Witches Ride Brooms? (NSFW) Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation  Drawing Down the Moon : Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today Daring to Be Bad: Radical Feminism in America  Cultural Appropriation in Contemporary Neopaganism and Witchcraft Perceptions of New Orleans Voodoo: Sin, Fraud, Entertainment, and Religion New Age and Neopagan Religions in America  Fantasies of Gender and the Witch in Feminist Theory and Literature Witchcraft for Sale! Commodity vs. Community in the Neopagan Movement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Twilight’s Heteronormative Reversal of the Monstrous: Utopia and the Gothic Design by Kelly Budruweit My Vampire Boyfriend: Postfeminism and “Perfect” Masculinity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Religious scholar Kate Twomey joins to discuss non-binary Christian God, the allure of nuns, and the Israel-Gaza war. They delve into queer theology, sound's role in spirituality, and navigating friend breakups for growth.

The hosts dive into Reddit stories about a seagull stealing cigarettes, a disturbing butter mystery, and more. They explore topics like dinosaurs, racism in rock and roll, bones and taxidermy, family dynamics and bullying, and a nicotine-addicted seagull.

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 ‘Dance Dance Revolution’ Movie In Works At Stampede; Company Ups Cara Fano To Director Of Development 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 Banned Silly Bandz Danger American Fads: Silly Bandz Children’s Peer Cultures Silly Bandz and the Currency of Information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 American Fraternity 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. It’s All Greek to Me 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.

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. See Hannah on tour! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Riot Grrrl Manifesto 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.