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Cori suddenly pivots to surprise Nina with an unexpected interview about her lifelong mental health affliction and the medication she takes to manage it. What is the difference between grief and depression? Should you “feel your feelings” when your feelings are broken? What is serotonin? Which is a better theory of the brain: etchings or bike gears? We know very little about brains, which raises another question: can we talk to an SSRI expert?This is actually a pretty good discussion about depression and antidepressants, which is why we made it its own episode (the previous half is Episode 163: Cori’s Boobs Break The Internet.)Link:Back on ‘Zac by Nina: https://blog.ninapaley.com/2025/02/08/back-on-zac/ Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

More than what you ever needed to know about Cori’s breasts! Are they real? Are they implants? Are they gynecomastia? Whatever you call them (Cori calls them “the Boys”) they never fail to upset certain people on Twitter. Plus: Cori’s sweater, Cori’s scarf, Cori’s weight, Cori’s latest testimony at the Indiana Statehouse, Cori’s political opponents, and — as if that weren’t enough — Cori’s conversion to Judaism!We broke this episode in two because Part Two is about something completely different.Links:KJK goes after Cori: https://x.com/heterodorx/status/1889852099518955762Cori’s testimony: https://x.com/heterodorx/status/1889695879658938488Sia Liilii: https://nevadawolfpack.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/sia-liilii/11631Chris Daley, Indiana ACLU: https://www.aclu-in.org/en/biographies/chris-daley Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

A founding editor of online magazine Queer Majority, Rio Veradonir advocates “an inclusive vision of queerness grounded in the liberal value of universal human rights, rather than identity politics.” We discuss liberalism, anti-liberalism, the gay press, extremism in media, neo-marxism, critical social justice, legitimate vs made-up oppression, population politics, the right to hurt yourself, the distribution of mens’ IQs, and, most importantly, pegging. Nina argues against surrogacy, Cori shares his podcast goals, and both admire Veradonir’s use of the word “orthopraxy.” We also use the word “retarded” because Heterodorx is a free speech zone. Liberty for all!Links:Queer Majority: https://www.queermajority.com/Rio Veradonir: https://www.queermajority.com/about-the-editor-sub/about-the-editor-rvCynical Theories by Helen Pluckrose & James Lindsay: https://cynicaltheories.com/The Baby Boon by Elinor Burkett: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Baby-Boon/Elinor-Burkett/9780743242646Nina’s Sex-Positive Memoirs: https://4w.pub/sex-pos-memoirs/Kaynes-Hayek Rap Battle: https://tinyurl.com/mrtbebbmThe Economist: https://www.economist.com/San Francisco Sex Information: https://www.sfsi.org/Andrea Dworkin on The Sexual Revolution: https://blog.ninapaley.com/2019/08/23/andrea-dworkin-on-the-sexual-revolution/Wilfred Reilly: https://www.queermajority.com/contributors-1/wilfred-reillyDaniel Quasar: https://designsbydanielquasar.com/pages/freelance-and-commissions/ Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

Cori and Nina endure 2 hours of neo-religious propaganda so you don’t have to. Instead, you must endure 20 minutes of Nina attempting to recall plot points while Cori complains how long it’s taking. Are the characters flat, or nuanced? Is the movie merely terrible, or does it have cult classic potential? Is the director cleverer than we give him credit for? How much can the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences humiliate itself? Cori eventually talks himself into giving two thumbs up for “The Room of 2024” while Nina is just glad it’s over.Links:Emilia Pérez: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20221436/Vaginoplasty song: The Room: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368226/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_2“Oh hi Mark”: Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

Dive into a spirited analysis of Trump's controversial Executive Order 14168, as hosts Cori and Nina alternately read and critique its content. They mix humor with serious discussions on gender identity, women's rights, and the implications of defining biological sex in policy. Explore the complexities surrounding LGBTQI+ health rights and educational resources, all while enjoying their amusing exchanges. This engaging conversation balances satire with in-depth exploration of current societal debates.

Remember the Free and Open Internet? Tech journalist Bryan Lunduke does, and isn’t afraid to write about its demise one institutional capture at a time. We discuss having our hearts broken by our beloved Internet Archive; the Wikipedia Foundation’s shady dealings; the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s championing “the right for little children to look at porn on the internet”; and Mozilla’s “Feminist decolonial lgbtqia+ climate justice using AI event in Zambia.” Like any good journalists, we ask the tough questions: How do you get your name forbidden by ChatGPT? Who is more banned from conferences, Lunduke or Paley? Are we gonna have a free and open internet, or not? (Answer: not.) Whether you love nerds or merely are one, this entertaining episode will have you wanting to get offline more than ever.Links:The Lunduke Journal: Lunduke.comChatGPT Can Not Say “Bryan Lunduke”: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/chatgpt-can-not-say-bryan-lundukeThe Cathedral and the Bazaar by Eric Raymond: http://www.catb.org/esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/Our Kiwi Farms/Josh Moon episode: https://www.heterodorx.com/podcast/episode-107-how-the-internet-lost-its-backbone-with-joshua-moon/Cori’s Kiwi Farms article: https://corinnacohn.substack.com/p/the-world-should-not-need-kiwi-farmsLarry Sanger Speaks Out: https://christopherrufo.com/p/larry-sanger-speaks-outWomen in tech: https://mimiandeunice.com/2018/11/07/women-in-tech/ Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

Cori and Nina “deform” a flag and it goes viral for a few seconds, thanks to the outrage of self-diagnosed autists. But hysterical online denunciations aren’t what they used to be, especially when you identify as an A*****e, as Nina now does to treat her kindness dysphoria. Many questions arise about Cori: how human is he? Will he sue his “healthcare providers”? Would he have died sooner if he hadn’t transed? Will he convert to Judaism? In sadder news, we mourn the passing of Cori’s cat, Harley. May his cute and fluffy memory be a blessing.Links:Pride Restored pins: https://store.ninapaley.com/product/pride-restored-pin/Thank you for driving sales! https://x.com/sarahkahncept/status/1879229899476746749Hahahaha: https://x.com/LostTelly/status/1879664783991230550Helen Joyce and Jo CAMPBELL (who we embarrassingly misidentified as Jo Bartosch, sorry!): https://x.com/rorybowman/status/1879586791474512040Judge Vacates Biden’s Title IX Rule: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/student-aid-policy/2025/01/09/federal-judge-throws-out-bidens-title-ix-overhaulI Am An A*****e by Nina: https://blog.ninapaley.com/2025/01/16/i-am-an-a*****e/Nina’s recent drawings: https://blog.ninapaley.com/category/100-drawings/ Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

Lawyer and unyielding bicyclist Glenna Goldis knows the law, knows how to write, and knows women are female (ask her how!). After she describes her fancy road bike, and Nina lists her many recumbents, we move on to The US vs Skrmetti (also discussed here). Plus: cocaine, harm reduction, biker bars, the ACLU, propaganda, men in women’s prisons, “improper housing,” cults, academics, clergy, saviors, honor court, gay marriage, SOGI, judge trainings, and the nascent Gender Critical Law Society. Goldis reminds us, “the people who fall for a scam are the people who are targeted for a scam,” and asks the important question: will Kara Dansky “flip” for Cori? Tune in and don’t find out!LinksGlenna’s substack: https://badfacts.substack.com/Glenna on X: https://x.com/unyieldingbicycWho’s Who in US vs Skrmetti: https://badfacts.substack.com/p/whos-who-in-us-v-skrmettiRebecca Tuvel/Hypatia: https://www.feministcurrent.com/2017/05/25/open-letter-hypatia-controversy/Easy Racers: https://easyracers.com/GCCAN (now defunct): https://x.com/officialgccanWoLF: https://womensliberationfront.org/staff-and-boardAlison Bechdel: https://dykestowatchoutfor.com/about/Andrea Dworkin, “Abortion” from Right Wing Women: https://blog.ninapaley.com/2019/08/23/andrea-dworkin-on-the-sexual-revolution/“Lesbians” in tech: https://mimiandeunice.com/2018/11/07/women-in-tech/US v Skrmetti with Judge TERF: https://heterodorx.substack.com/p/judging-us-v-skrmetti-with-judge-891Gender Critical Law Society survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8Z0ZmL4JEmObumuUQzM-AzhbQ2UP_FNZijYVQEjSxGU0WlA/viewform Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe

In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Winn, a therapist and consultant specializing in Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria, shares her insights on navigating family dynamics in complex gender identity situations. She discusses the emotional toll on parents and siblings, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and fostering healthy communication. Stephanie also addresses the impact of social media and societal pressures on youth while advocating for humor and playfulness in family interactions. Her course for parents offers valuable strategies for managing these challenges.

AI Art Director, amateur comedian, band-aid specialist, DEI hire, and street researcher Chris Waites returns to Heterodorx — now with 10% more white! After disclosing some shattering news from 23&Me, Chris shares his expertise on AI generated visual art (please follow along on his Instagram page). Is AI art actually art? Does it threaten human art jobs? What are the differences between models such as Midjourney and DALL-E? Are there hot redheaded men? Is AI a tool, or a medium? Why can’t AI imitate Nina’s style? Can redheads have souls? Who produces more crap: humans or AI? What’s the best way to write an AI visual prompt? Can a Pokemon consent? From Tumblr fursona artists to Google Gemini, the time of scarce content is over and a new era of head-spinning disorientation has begun. Bleeeep!Links:Chris’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/crswaites/Our 2021 interview with Chris: https://www.heterodorx.com/podcast/episode-18-a-black-band-aid-for-white-guilt-with-chris-waites/Nina’s $150 Drawings: https://blog.ninapaley.com/category/hundred-dollar-drawings/Sarah Anderson vs AI: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/31/opinion/sarah-andersen-how-algorithim-took-my-work.htmlPreston Blair how-to-draw algorithms: https://animationresources.org/category/preston-blair/Wim Wenders Until The End of the World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Until_the_End_of_the_WorldChris Waites/Midjourney art for “Kick Out The Jams” https://www.instagram.com/p/DCXDmn3SFX5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Chris Waites/Midjourney art for “We’re Not Going to Make It” https://www.instagram.com/p/DCXDCX4yUCw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Chris Waites/Midjourney art for The Presidents of the United States of America https://www.instagram.com/p/DCMkG1rPXm7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==“Bite Marks” by Suno AI & Cori Cohn: https://suno.com/song/fc8fe1ce-dd97-4846-88f1-66701f7e2721Al Jaffee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_JaffeeDon Martin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Martin_(cartoonist)Google Gemini advises “Please Die” https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-ai-chatbot-threatening-message-human-please-die/Chris on fecebook: https://www.facebook.com/crswaites--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heterodorx/support Get full access to Heterodorx Podcast at heterodorx.substack.com/subscribe