You're Wrong About

A look back at the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. They discuss the hopes, dreams, and bigotry surrounding the match, as well as the challenges of winter dating and root vegetable consumption. The podcast explores Bobbie Riggs' controversial tennis match to prove women's inferiority and the exclusivity of sports associated with wealth. They also examine sexism in sports, defying the rules in marathon running, and Bobby's reputation. Lastly, they promote Julie Kliegman's book about elite athlete mental health.

The Exorcist turns 50 this week, so we invited Marlena Williams, author of Night Mother: A Personal and Cultural History of the Exorcist, to come tell us about the little possession movie that changed America forever. Was the set cursed by Satan himself, or plain old 70s misogyny? What makes a country going through a cultural upheaval embrace stories about the Devil? And—the most critical question of all—do Ouija boards really cause possession? You can find Marlena online here.You can buy the book here. This episode was produced by Carolyn Kendrick.Support You're Wrong About:Bonus Episodes on PatreonBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, You Are Good[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance PhaseLinks:https://www.marlywilliams.com/https://ohiostatepress.org/books/titles/9780814258767.htmlhttps://www.carolynkendrick.com/https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpodhttps://www.podpage.com/you-are-goodSupport the show

Taylor Lorenz, author of Extremely Online, explores the last twenty years of internet history, from early blogging and the mommy blogger phenomenon to the dominance of influencers on platforms like TikTok. They discuss the challenges faced by women influencers, the influence of advertisers, and the potential for a more inclusive and democratic internet.

Mulder and Scully were busy this week, so Monroe and Marshall are on the case. Did UFOs really travel across the galaxy to experiment on American cows in the 1970s? And if so, why did they come back after fifty years?You can find Rachel online here.This episode was produced by Carolyn Kendrick.Links:UFOs and a Horse Called SnippyMutilations of Cattle In Texas, Oklahoma Called Work of CultsSix Cattle Found Dead in Texas With Their Tongues Missing"UFO Secrecy extends to NASA; cattle mutilations confuse authorities" Support You're Wrong About:Bonus Episodes on PatreonBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, You Are Good[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance PhaseLinks:https://www.rachel-monroe.com/https://www.carolynkendrick.com/https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/western-history/ufos-and-horse-called-snippyhttps://www.nytimes.com/1975/03/02/archives/mutilations-of-cattle-in-texas-oklahoma-called-work-of-cults.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/us/cattle-deaths-texas.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhkc_ST8HEAhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpodhttps://www.podpage.com/you-are-goodSupport the show

Celebrity correspondent Eve Lindley discusses Amy Winehouse's life, including her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and self-harm. They explore Winehouse's desire to be a jazz musician, her influential fashion choices, and her harmful treatment in the media. The podcast highlights the insensitivity of public perception and the cultural complicity surrounding her downfall. The chapter concludes with a reflection on Winehouse's enduring influence as an artist.

Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria joins the hosts to discuss childhood fears, psychic surgery, beliefs in an animating force, the mysterious TV station hijacking, changes in TV consumption, unnerving footsteps in the night, frogging invasion of privacy, and childhood fears of monsters under the bed and vampires.

Guest Princess Weekes tells the true story of the crime of the century: the Lizzie Borden case. They discuss debunking narratives in true crime, the weapon used in the murders, societal expectations placed on women, rumors and assumptions about Lizzie Borden, Alice Russell's testimony, the myth of sexual assault and incest in female patricide and matricide, and the enduring mystery surrounding the case.

"What is it about the culture that has conditioned us to favor the wants and needs and desires, however horrible, of a serial murderer, as opposed to--most often--the women and girls that they harmed and killed?" This week, Sarah Weinman takes us on a backpacking trip through true crime history and American pop culture, and tells us about the myths and realities of criminal profiling—and why they're sometimes so hard to pull apart. And finally, we ask the ultimate taboo question: are serial killers boring?You can find Sarah's newsletter here.Articles discussed:The Case of the Fake SherlockWhat lies beneath: the secrets of France’s top serial killer expertSupport You're Wrong About:Bonus Episodes on PatreonBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, You Are Good[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance PhaseLinks:https://thecrimelady.substack.com/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/richard-walter-criminal-profiler-fraud.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/nov/09/secrets-of-top-serial-killer-expert-france-stephane-bourgoinhttps://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPodhttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpodhttps://www.podpage.com/you-are-goodhttp://maintenancephase.comSupport the show

Explore the concept of changing one's mind and the difficulty in doing so. Speakers share their experiences of changing their minds about careers and popular podcasts. Delve into shifting perspectives on police abolition and affordable housing. Reflect on changing views on giving, parenting, and disciplining children. Learn about the importance of recognizing signs of domestic abuse.

Michael Hobbes discusses the movie 'Sound of Freedom' and its portrayal of child sex trafficking. They critique the film's problematic nature and the political agenda behind it. The podcast also delves into the misconceptions and misrepresentations of human trafficking, challenging the perception of vast organized conspiracies. They highlight the complexities and nuances of real-life exploitation and poverty, aiming to challenge misconceptions and misconstrued representations of human trafficking. The speakers also discuss the issue of prioritizing social justice education and gender identity in schools and debunk the myth of stranger danger in child sex trafficking. They explore the historical origins and evolution of human trafficking laws and societal perceptions. The podcast also critiques the flaws in laws against human trafficking and the limited visa options for victims.