Name 3 Songs

This week is a special episode because both Jenna and Sara were sick. This was our February Patreon EXCLUSIVE Music Meltdown episode discussing a jarring article about misogyny and the Oedipus Complex by George Chesterston over on GQ in 2018. We break down the article and how scary it is how much of misogyny is tied back to men not knowing how to act around women because of how they feel about their moms. It's a lot to unpack, but we're doing it together!Source: Men hating women: A look into the psychology of misogyny (GQ, George Chesterton, 2018) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyonce has an unwavering, untouchable presence in the pop culture zeitgeist, so much so that it’s easy to forget that she’s been a part of it for over two decades. Beyonce recently turned 41 and most pop stars age out of the job before they reach their 30th birthday, yet Beyonce is a staple that’s here to stay. So, what is the secret behind Beyonce’s power and how does she retain control of her story?We’re joined by music and culture journalist J’na Jefferson to look into Beyonce’s career and ability to stay on top no matter what. Beyonce’s meticulous, calculated, a force if you will and the way she continues to control her story is something many other stars wish they knew how to do. J’na helps us unpack how Beyonce has remained in control, how she’s given space to Black voices, how she’s stayed relevant through all of pop cultures ups and downs and so much more.If you want to check out J’na’s work you can do so here or follow her on Twitter or Instagram!Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were gifted with the presence of your new favorite popstar, Nina Nesbitt, on this week's special interview edition of Name 3 Songs. The Scottish songstress joined us to discuss her journey with feminism, her personal experience of rising from the ashes of being dropped from a label and coming back stronger and so much more.Nina Nesbitt is truly a force to be reckoned with and we are so thankful we got to interview her during this incredibly exciting point in her life. With the release of her latest album Alskar, Nina tackles heavy subjects about growing up. With songs focusing on some of our favorite media tropes to discuss such as the popstar glassbox, older men with power dating teen girls and the pressure to start a family and have your life in order before you're 30.If you want to check out Nina's music and socials, you can find her on Spotify, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTubeEnjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Male pop stars and actors are expected to fit within beauty standards and maintain peak physique in the midst of the gawking media and general public. They’re expected to receive public commentary on their body — and they’re expected to handle it well, no matter how explicit or degrading the comment is. The conversation around objectification and sexualization almost always revolves around women, but it’s time to talk about male objectification and the precedent it sets.We’ve started calling out sexist and over-sexualized remarks when it comes to femme presenting bodies — but where is that energy when it’s a male star? On this week’s episode, we’re focusing in on the ways in which both male pop stars and actors, especially those who have grown up in the spotlight, are objectified and sexualized from a young age. Their dating lives, sex lives and bodies ogled and discussed like it’s no big deal. From Nick Jonas being hounded about his choice to wear a purity ring to Zac Efron being stripped without his consent at the MTV Movie Awards by Rita Ora, we thought it was time to talk about male objectification in Hollywood.Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is both terrified and obsessed with the idea of nudity and how nude bodies must be viewed as sexual objects. This double-edged sword of a relationship America has with nudity shows its true colors whenever we see celebrity nude photos or sex tapes leak. Since the internet became a household commonality, America’s obsession with holding some sort of power over its brightest stars has led to an influx of leaked nudes and sex tapes.In this week’s episode, we’re looking into both America’s weird relationship with naked bodies as well the media and general public’s response to leaked celebrity nude photos and unauthorized releases of sex tapes. A conversation sparked by the recent controversy over Britney Spears sharing self-censored nudes on Instagram led us down a rabbit hole covering everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Pete Wentz to Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian.Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For too long women have had a clock ticking in the back of their minds counting down to the day they turn 30. 30 years on the planet, an expiration date put in place by the nefarious duo known as the patriarchy and tabloid culture. The past decade has gifted us with a pop star renaissance where our fave girlies are reclaiming 30.This week we’re joined by a long time fave of the pod Hannah Ewens to discuss how millennial women are reclaiming turning 30 and viewing it as more of a renaissance age rather than an expiration date. Join us for a look into how this generation of 30-year-olds has grasped it as a second coming of age & made this big ole age feel like the start of something new.If you want to check out Hannah’s work you can do so here or follow her on Twitter or Instagram!Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s “believe all women,” until women point a finger at a male figure you like. The Depp v. Heard trial took over every corner of the internet from social media bots to YouTubers and TikTokers, much thanks to misinformation spreading from the Alt-Right and their propensity to meme-ify news moments to their advantage. The cultural impact of celebrity abuse cases, especially Depp v. Heard, will set a severe precedent for years to come.We’ve seen this over the years: Mariah Carey and Tommy Mottola, Kesha and Dr Luke. More recently we’ve seen the highly publicized shooting of Megan Thee Stallion allegedly by Tory Lanez. And now Marilyn Manson is pulling out all the stops to continue his abuse towards Evan Rachel Wood in another lawsuit. All to say, the internet has been having a field day with female survivors of abuse at the hands of powerful men. We’re joined by culture writer Aja Romano to look deep into the cultural impact of celebrity abuse trials and just how far from the truth the conversation can go when the dark sides of the internet come out to play.If you want to check out Aja’s work you can do so here or follow them on Twitter or Tumblr!Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionFor sources we referenced in this episode and more information, check out name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s artist in the hot seat is TikTok’s favorite, Zolita. From the very start of her journey towards pop stardom, Zolita knew that her queer identity had to be at the forefront of this project, and she hasn’t looked back since.While many fans first discovered Zolita on TikTok from her viral sapphic love song, ‘Somebody I Fucked Once’ the LA native has been making waves singing about her lesbian journey since 2015. Her music covers all the topics near and dear to the Name 3 Songs ethos!Join us for this insightful interview with Zolita where we discuss everything from tabloid culture to media’s obsession with “fridging their gays” to learning just how important it is to have a strong support system when you’re trying to make it in this industry!If you want to get to know Zolita more you can follow her on social media: TikTok - Instagram – Twitter – YouTubeEnjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief is a complex state of being, one that takes a person through an array of emotions from anger to sadness to acceptance and everything in between. Grieving can feel incredibly personal, and as a fangirl, the outside world judges you when you’re celebrating, so when you’re grieving it’s a whole other ballpark. So what does grieving look like as a fangirl, especially when you’re dealing with everything from death to disbandment?Enjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionCheck out all the sources for this episode at name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wouldn’t have Name 3 Songs without the musicians, so it’s time to hear their point of view. For our first rendition of this new artist interview series, we’re joined by punk-pop icon and owner of all her music, Sizzy Rocket!Sizzy Rocket became the sneering face of 21st-century rock & roll thanks to her viral 2016 electro-pop seducer. She's not only a badass touring singer-songwriter herself, but she's also written for the likes of Blu DeTiger, Noah Cyrus & Bea Miller. She's truly done it all.Sizzy joins us to discuss the expectations her former label put on her to fit into the popstar glass box, how TikTok is taking away the art out of music, her personal journey with her sexuality and so much more!If you want to get to know Sizzy Rocket more you can follow her on social media: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – YouTubeEnjoy this episode? Join our Patreon community or leave us a tip on PayPal! Want to talk more? Find us: @name3songs | @sara_feigin | @jenna_millionFor more information on Sizzy or to find other Name 3 Songs interviews, head over to name3songs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices