Informed Attraction

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey conclude their discussion of Joe Rogan and his influence on the young male mind. They also pop off about other men in this podcasting space and investigate why so many dudes think women are lying about not prefering the "alpha male" body. UPDATE: This episode had some audio issues at the beginning, but they have been resolved! Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) Logo design: Freya Sierra Theme Music: Josh Capati Send us an email at informedattraction@gmail.com Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR1zuZAnZ4yNG4U8X1aEuVmFOwnbKA5TJ2mMk5bosXNtJ63RZuiFbxk5VNTCcew-4sBOeZro7uLT9J5/pub

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey start a two-part discussion on how the hell did Joe Rogan go from a slacker stoner stand-up comedian to a man who has sway over who wins presidential elections? We will relate this to the alpha male manosphere aesthetic and how it really is all for the boys.  Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) Logo design: Freya Sierra Theme Music: Josh Capati Send us an email at informedattraction@gmail.com Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTFMvSetr6k-DzT0vdzrvzqmro9Bit-OHgFX9qb1WB7oMif5ScbqBFv_SN-WdydpBbC1RTw_r9CrE7r/pub

Mackenna might be taking things too seriously again! This week, she galaxy brains out about how current trends in plastic surgery - amongst both Hollywood elite and alt-right politicans - reflect the rise of fascism in the United States. But first, a walkthrough of the history of plastic surgery trends in the US and Aubrey dunks on her brother for bullying children at pickleball.  P.S. There was issues with this episode earlier, but should be all fixed now! Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) Logo design: Freya Sierra Theme Music: Josh Capati Send us an email at informedattraction@gmail.com Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTPz-W3auSUit9oIfhRBjxM5SeXauZSy41E5X8NtGUaObvLs57RvbUg5KrU7Iy2VW9PHIfLe6fWek7a/pub

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey discuss the growing prevalence of "tweakments," i.e. minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, like fillers or Botox, and how they are impacting acting. In addition, they both fangirl heavy about The Substance.  Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) Logo design: Freya Sierra Theme Music: Josh Capati Send us an email at informedattraction@gmail.com Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQvD_e__-_hAMLBCNLu61J5LawaQOOjlhtBSkX2ilDHxErLtm1N0SQcrVKNMH_W9PX9xABYj2dNwI_O/pub

Aubrey discusses the epic highs and lows of insurance mascots i.e. all the mascots are cool, but insurance is irreparably evil. And Mackenna takes us on a tangent about drinking culture.  Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) Logo design: Freya Sierra Theme Music: Josh Capati Send us an email at informedattraction@gmail.com

Hello, this week, we're back with the mascots and Aubrey is ranking her top 10 hottest fast food mascots. Also, Mackenna forces them both to make a tier list of all the McDonald's characters.  Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) Logo design: Freya Sierra Theme Music: Josh Capati Send us an email at informedattraction@gmail.com Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTyXYVnhvlVpXv2c4m3M3zR_9zT3bmGkeJsfCsjuKLQSoxicfS9xWkEi4nULsroLiFqTnrqJcxPlkkT/pub

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey watched Candyman. This episode has a little bit for everyone: the history of the Chicago housing projections, discussions of white saviors, Tony Todd, girl boobs, and also Ryan Reynolds.  Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) email us: informedattraction@gmail.com Theme music: Josh Capati Logo design: Freya Sierra  

Halloween continues with, well... Halloween! This week, Aubrey and Mackenna are discussing slasher films and how the primary villains often have traits that resemble physical disabilities. Aubrey has seen all of these movies. Mackenna has seen like three of them.  Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd) email us: informedattraction@gmail.com Theme music: Josh Capati Logo design: Freya Sierra Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQS47mOc8EqAXK3W9OLl93zIhwR_xIxw3xcjPZfkn92V8DI-kef4OnwuyPNj-1p7u1ffWip3XGEhGKP/pub

Mackenna and Aubrey dive into the goth girlfriend trope, exploring the origins of iconic characters like Elvira and the intricacies of whimsigoth fashion. They dissect the manic pixie dream girl and sexy tragic muse tropes, discussing their impact on media and personal experiences. The conversation includes a deep dive into dating app dynamics, the fetishization of alt aesthetics, and how men often project fantasies onto alt partners. They round off with uplifting memes, highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and finding genuine connections.

Dive into the world of the 'goth girlfriend' meme! The hosts dissect the cultural roots of goth and its representation in media, from iconic characters like Sam Manson to the Hex Girls. They tackle the impact of the 'big-titty goth girlfriend' phenomenon and how it affects alt girls. Explore the tension between authenticity and mainstream appropriation, alongside personal anecdotes of style evolution. With humor and depth, they challenge how media flattens subcultures into digestible archetypes, all while championing genuine self-expression.