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Point and Laugh follows friends (and court jesters) Skyler and Kaylynne as they gossip and gab about the various topics that plague their existence in this capitalist hellscape.
From baby's first trip to Erewhon, to why you might (or might not) be someone who chronically crushes on people, tune in each week to hear these girls play detective to the most draining aspects of girlhood.
Are you chronically online? Do you have issues with your mother? Plug in some headphones and point and laugh – at your own discretion. Sometimes we get loud.
The long-awaited finale, the last dance, the coup de grâce - everyone, this has been Point and Laugh!! Skyler and Kaylynne take their final bows as they pop some Champagne, play a round of We're Not Really Strangers, and reminisce on the end of an era. In this series finale, the girls are at their gabbiest, the lore is at its richest, and you have all officially become part of our inner circle. Join the victory lap with our two favorite anticapitalist Court Jesters as they close the book on this exploration of girlhood, obsessions, society, and never-ending sentences.Thank you and Goodnight!
In this penultimate episode of Point and Laugh, Skyler and Kaylynne go into their most existential convo yet - who are we outside of…stuff? Our old arch nemesis Capitalism is back for one more round as we try to separate our personhood from the things we can consume. If you’ve ever had a breakdown and then went “wait I bet this would be a cool scene in a movie”, then this episode is for you! Don that main character energy and your aesthetically curated uniform, it’s time to ask the biggest question of all: who are we without our little trinkets?Source mentioned:THE PURITANICAL EYE: HYPER-MEDIATION, SEX ON FILM, AND THE DISAVOWAL OF DESIRE - https://specchioscuro.it/the-puritanical-eye-hyper-mediation-sex-on-film-and-the-disavowal-of-desire/?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew&fbclid=IwAR0ZiIoBX_JcsyBunWZuA_SXlvL9CtHY9erWStFXJ3BJPwK4BIYAccrc4ZY
"GOD! Americans are so FAT and LAZY, how can you live like that?! How hard is it to eat a salad every once in a while..."
ReD BLoOdED PaTrIOtS' Kaylynne and Skyler discuss the international opinion of American people and their lifestyles. Kaylynne does a deep dive into all the reasons WHY it is so challenging to live a healthy lifestyle in America. They discuss food desserts, education, biased scientific findings, and of course, what is a Point and Laugh episode without discussing the negative affects of capitalism!!
Sources mentioned:
The Price is Right: Economics and the Rise in Obesity - https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2005/february/the-price-is-right-economics-and-the-rise-in-obesity/
Americans Sit More Than Anytime In History And It's Literally Killing Us - https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolefisher/2019/03/06/americans-sit-more-than-anytime-in-history-and-its-literally-killing-us/?sh=5568e036779d
Common US foods that are banned in other countries - https://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/11/03/common-us-foods-that-are-banned-in-other-countries/
Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) - https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/brominated-vegetable-oil-bvo#
California becomes first US state to ban 4 potentially harmful chemicals in food - https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/09/health/california-governor-bans-red-dye-no-3-wellness/index.html
What you need to know about the FDA’s proposed ban of brominated vegetable oil - https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/10/health/food-additives-dye-brominated-vegetable-oil-wellness/index.html
Red Dye in Foods: Uses and Health Risks - https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/red-dye-in-foods-health-risks
Is Red Dye Safe in Food Products? - https://www.verywellhealth.com/red-dye-3-food-safety-7108137#
Dietary fats, carbohydrates and atherosclerotic vascular disease - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5339699/
Coca-Cola Funds Scientists Who Shift Blame for Obesity Away From Bad Diets - https://archive.nytimes.com/well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/09/coca-cola-funds-scientists-who-shift-blame-for-obesity-away-from-bad-diets/
The Harsh Reality of Food Deserts in America - https://moveforhunger.org/harsh-reality-food-deserts-america
Parents struggle to keep the junk food out of little mouths - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2017/02/23/american-parents-struggle-to-feed-healthy-food-to-children/98270318/
"I don't want to be 13! I want to be 30 - 30, flirty, and thriving!"Tweens - the oft-neglected age demographic where you're not a baby, you're not a teen, you're a secret, awkward third thing. We're so used to asking WHY do Tweens (why do tweens destroy skincare displays, why do Tweens want LuluLemon, why do Tweens obsess over influencers), but have we ever asked...HOW are Tweens? Are they alive still? Has consumerism killed them completely? In this episode, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the newfound Tween Graveyard and laugh at their own horror stories from when they were the cursed ages of 9-13. Put on your detective hat and solve the mystery of the Death of Tweendom - the suspect is exactly who you think it is.
Sources mentioned:
Teen Girls Need Better Public Spaces to Hang Out - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-05-28/we-need-more-public-space-for-teen-girls?fbclid=IwAR0waDIG8m_kAfsuiRexSxvuOnHcqYAZyuM2bBVrlwj1dQ6D1tj1x5LDG0A
"Cost of living" this and "cost of living" that, have you ever considered getting your f*cking ass up and working? HUH?? UGH, millenials and gen-zers these days am I right!?
Thank you for listening, that was an impression of your distant Uncle ranting at your family's holiday party. How did we do?
This week Kaylynne breaks down why the cost of living seems so unmanageable today, and why our generation's earned pessimism, is leaving us in (somewhat) unnecessary financial distress. As a...fun???? exercise, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the things they've had to sacrifice to keep up with the state of the current economy, and why there will always be room in the budget for a few simple pleasures.
Sources mentioned:
Comparing the costs of generations - https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/comparing-the-costs-of-generations.html
Gen Z and Millennials are scrimping. Boomers? Living it up - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/12/economy/consumer-spending-baby-boomers-millennials/index.html
Say goodbye to retirement? A ‘soft saving’ trend is emerging among young people - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/23/soft-saving-trends-reshape-gen-z-millennials-personal-finance-goals.html
The illusion of choice: five stats that expose America’s food monopoly crisis - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/18/america-food-monopoly-crisis-grocery-stores#
For Tyson, The Worst Inflation Since 1982 Has Meant Good Times - https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2022/02/07/for-tyson-the-worst-inflation-since-1982-has-meant-good-times/?sh=54d448485d4e
U.S. inflation at 9.1 percent, a record high - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-inflation-at-9-1-percent-a-record-high#
The ‘Greedflation’ Debate Is Deeply Confused - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/07/the-greedflation-debate-is-deeply-confused.html
12-month percentage change, Consumer Price Index - https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm
"Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this man!" Howdy my fellow Americans, in this patriotic episode, Professor Skyler takes Kaylynne through a crash course on how one cowboy-turned-president ruined everything. Everything? Yes - literally everything. Also: our thoughts on Priscilla, Saltburn, The Boy and the Heron, and the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. (We’re in our AMC A-List Era~)
Sources mentioned:
You’re Remembering Reagan Wrong - https://time.com/3858793/ronald-reagan-history/
How Reagan Ruined Everything - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7dHvqA-WB4
War on drugs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_drugs
U.S. Secretly Gave Aid to Iraq Early in Its War Against Iran - https://www.nytimes.com/1992/01/26/world/us-secretly-gave-aid-to-iraq-early-in-its-war-against-iran.html
21 Reasons Why Ronald Reagan Was a Bad President - https://soapboxie.com/us-politics/21reasonsReaganwasaterriblepresident
Ronald Reagan Wasn’t the Good Guy President Anti-Trump Republicans Want You to Believe In - https://www.teenvogue.com/story/ronald-reagan-bad-president-anti-trump-republicans
Ronald Reagan Was a Terrible President - https://sacam97.medium.com/ronald-reagan-was-a-terrible-president-e2ee9493b141
Lessons from America’s First War with Iran - https://www.brookings.edu/articles/lessons-from-americas-first-war-with-iran/
The long-lasting impact of the U.S. invasion of Iraq - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-long-lasting-impact-of-the-u-s-invasion-of-iraq
The Lingering Effects of Iraq War Lies - https://progressive.org/magazine/lingering-effects-of-iraq-war-lies-zunes/
Remember the good ol' days? The days of waiting in line in the freezing cold for hours in order to get half off of TV's? The days of fist fights over the last pair of Victoria's Secret PINK bedazzled hoodies? WE USED TO BE A COUNTRY! It's no secret the iconic American holiday of Black Friday doesn't quite have the same impact it once did. So what happened? This week, Kaylynne takes Skyler through the reasons why Black Friday has developed into what it is today, and how social media has impacted us to become obsessive consumers.
Sources mentioned:
Black Friday Isn’t What It Used to Be - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/24/business/what-is-black-friday.html
Black Friday isn’t what it used to be. Here’s why. - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/11/25/black-friday-shopping/
What’s the Real History of Black Friday? - https://www.history.com/news/black-friday-thanksgiving-origins-history
We Need To Talk About Gen Z's Overconsumption Problem... - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DpKfz_Cg4s
Black Friday: Target Shoppers Step Over Walter Vance As He Collapses, Dies - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-friday-target_n_111537
Bust out the Notes app screenshots and the crying viral videos, your favorite celebrity just did an oopsie! This week, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the various ways famous people can apologize to the masses and if it's ever enough to repair the damage. Never successful, always cringy, celebrity "apologies" are a rite of passage for the internet..and a guaranteed headache for the rest of us.
Sources mentioned:
Why "Apology videos" are starting to sound the same... - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsBQU0Zvjug
It's 10 pm. Do you know where YOUR children are??? Oh. You do? You track their every move on Life360? They're in their room studying because you received an app notification today that they received a B- on their algebra test? Well, you know why that is though don't you? It's BECAUSE OF THAT DAMN PHONE! This week on the Point and Laugh Podcast, Kaylynne and Skyler discuss the potential consequences of parental engagement with technology. That's right, enough about iPad babies! What about the affect an iPad mommy has on a child? Tune in this week to hear all about it, as well as Kaylynne and Skyler's Halloweekend anecdotes, and the many horrors that were experienced.Sources mentioned:Plugged-In Parenting: How Parental Smartphone Use May Affect Kids - https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/plugged-parenting-how-parental-smartphone-use-may-affect-kidsDecline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s MentalWell-being - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13PPgss8gr9mcaCEsCqDTLl-ChKIy_Oo4/view?pli=1Cell-Phone Distracted Parenting Can Have Long-Term Consequences: Study - https://time.com/4168688/cell-phone-distracted-parenting-can-have-long-term-consequences-study/Childhood Independence Is a Mental-Health Issue - https://apple.news/AjYl8BQ0bQ6-H6Qw6XsCGzwThe Parents Obsessively Tracking Their Teens’ Homework - https://apple.news/ADmUdO0o_QZ6ikit4BrJVPg
Art During the AIDS Crisis - get angry, get horny, get devastated. In this episode, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss some of the most poignant pieces of art that came out of the AIDS epidemic of the 80s and 90s and try not to scream into their microphones. You’re telling me a right-leaning government’s slowed response to a viral pandemic cost millions of lives? Weird, that sounds so unlike them.
Sources mentioned:
Art of the AIDS Crisis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_the_AIDS_Crisis#:~:text=Artists%20involved%20in%20AIDS%20activist,feelings%20of%20longing%20and%20loss.
Remembering artists impacted by the 1980s AIDS crisis - https://artuk.org/discover/stories/remembering-artists-impacted-by-the-1980s-aids-crisis
Resurrecting the Forgotten Art of the AIDS Era - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/t-magazine/collectors-gay-artists.html
Art in America : Before and After AIDS Crisis - https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/art-aids-hiv-america
Facing death from AIDS, Keith Haring kept creating - https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/facing-death-from-aids-keith-haring-kept-creating/16169/
Felix Gonzalez-Torres: Haunting Works of an Artist Afflicted with AIDS - https://www.thecollector.com/felix-gonzalez-torres-haunting-works-aids-artist/
RENT - Look Pretty and Do As Little as Possible: A Video Essay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0qfFbtIj5w
Falsettos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falsettos
Angels in America - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_in_America
Have YOU ever looked at the garbage reality TV dating shows (Netflix we're looking at you!) and thought "well, surely television couldn't get worse." Well, buckle up and listen up as Kaylynne walks Skyler through some of the worst shows you've ever heard of. These reality shows of the early 2000s made their mark by psychologically tormenting their victims --oops, we mean CONTESTANTS. Tune in to hear yet another episode of reality TV horrors!
Sources mentioned:
REVISITING THE MONICA LEWINSKY-HOSTED DATING SHOW THAT WAS TOO WEIRD TO WORK - https://theoutline.com/post/5910/mr-personality-monica-lewinsky-oral-history
Mr. Personality - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Personality
Boy Meets Boy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Meets_Boy_(TV_series)
Momma’s Boy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momma%27s_Boys
Greek Mythology is all about overthinking yourself into a spiral, and what makes you spiral more than the concept of Free Will? Using Greek myths, Skyler and Kaylynne ponder the questions that have plagued philosophers for centuries: is there such a thing as fate? Does having a destiny mean we have no real say in our lives? Why aren’t we watching Disney’s animated Hercules right now??
Sources mentioned:Fate - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Fate-Greek-and-Roman-mythology
The Fates: The Destiny Goddesses - https://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/The_Fates/the_fates.html
The Fates in Greek Mythology: Hanging by a Thread - https://www.thecollector.com/fates-greek-mythology/
Oedipus and Free Will - http://uu.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A928076&dswid=4002
Women in Ancient Greece - https://www.worldhistory.org/article/927/women-in-ancient-greece/
Skyler and Kaylynne are BACK with another classic reddit episode! Kaylynne takes Skyler through some of the most provoking 'Am I The Asshole' post, along with a fun little story from 'Relationship Advice'. As certified judgmental hags, Skyler and Kaylynne share all of their opinions on these situations, and boyyy do they have opinions!
Avert your eyes and stir up the never-ending discourse, this week we're talking Sex Scenes! Self-identifying Prudes Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the famous scenes that have ruined Family Movie Nights since the dawn of time. Where have sex scenes gone? Why are they still here? And why are we becoming more and more scandalized by sexual pantomime? Is it Catholic guilt? It's probably Catholic guilt.
Sources mentioned:Has sex on TV become a turn-off? - https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/sex-scenes-on-tv-have-we-become-so-oversexed-we-re-now-over-sex-20230301-p5coki.html?fbclid=IwAR0lNJvLAn1AAq3Cm5RUK4J75nvXSEZNbNWbtk1s5cUVmKeUDbji9_qro1c
Why Are Sex Scenes Still So Controversial? - https://www.vogue.com/article/why-are-sex-scenes-still-so-controversial?fbclid=IwAR340OvzKn-IC6Lh0tYRubCdJtSBoP2pMjky028icQ4oMKYvubquBGG-Ysg
Movies Today Are Largely Sexless, So Where is the Sex Scene Discourse Coming From? - https://collider.com/sex-scene-discourse/?fbclid=IwAR0xqxc6aGHZmXRRPOPk2micGDeFFCkrw1YDimZvq_-hineFQGqInHSdjhA#:~:text=There's%20a%20Growing%20Concern%20with,of%20sexual%20violence%20in%20media
How Sexuality and Sex have Progressed on TV in the Last 25 Years - https://powertodecide.org/news/how-sexuality-and-sex-have-progressed-tv-last-25-years?fbclid=IwAR02-g7WfJzQ_9LRRcOuVNs2IOffiPHzJ7IMHa4KCgybH0FZYk_N8XSI988
Where Have All the Sex Scenes Gone? - https://lithiumagazine.com/2021/05/06/where-have-all-the-sex-scenes-gone/?fbclid=IwAR1Wszh461Nh6zwpjlzhaN4xJEnFn_V-L1F70m8jr5nlE1KzqyO28qFCJmM
Ever wish you could live in a simpler time? A time when you could fall asleep cuddling your closest buddy and give them a friendly little kiss in the morning? This week Kaylynne and Skyler talk all about friendship; its place in society historically, how marriage throughout the decades has changed the role of friendship, and why friendships should be prioritized! Kaylynne reflects on her recent breakup and how she plans to prioritize friendship in her own life, and we even get a sneak peak into her journal! 😱
Sources mentioned:
People Who Prioritize Friendship Over Romance - https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/10/people-who-prioritize-friendship-over-romance/616779/
She’s a mastermind, a mirrorball, a nightmare dressed like a daydream - and, somehow, she’s also just like you. This week, we’re talking Taylor Swift!! Swiftie Skyler takes newbie Kaylynne through Taylor’s relatable girlboss grind and her feverish fanbase that refuses to ever slow down. Is artist authenticity even possible once you become a trillionaire? Is stability something an artist can ever guarantee for themselves? Did Taylor ever file a restraining order on Owl City? All this and more are discussed in this episode of Point and Laugh (Taylor’s Version).
The Staggering Economic Impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour - https://time.com/6307420/taylor-swift-eras-tour-money-economy/#:~:text=While%20there's%20much%20to%20say,her%20music%20catalog%20in%20the
Why Taylor Swift's Comment About Age in Miss Americana Worries Me - https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-comment-about-age-in-miss-americana-47189676
It's Kaylynne's favorite time of year...it's Virgo season!! This week Kaylynne walks us through all that is happening in the cosmos right now - and there's a lot. If you experience any technical difficulties while listening to this episode, don't blame us, it's just mercury in retrograde.
Mercury retrograde in Virgo 2023 has arrived - here's how it will affect you - https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/mercury-retrograde-2023-dates
Mercury Retrograde Is Back … and It’s a Good Thing?! - https://www.thecut.com/2023/08/mercury-retrograde-august-september-2023-affects.html
YOUR NATAL MERCURY PLACEMENT IN ASTROLOGY, EXPLAINED - https://www.nylon.com/beauty/3-far-from-basic-floral-fragrances-you-need-for-every-mood
Venus is in retrograde until September – here's what it means for you - https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/venus-in-retrograde
Venus Retrograde Is Coming for Your Summer - https://www.thecut.com/2023/07/venus-retrograde-july-2023-what-it-means-what-to-expect.html
Girlhood Friendships - we'll commit atrocities that violate the Geneva conventions, but we'll make friendship bracelets as we do them!
This week, Skyler and Kaylynne regress back to middle school and relive the most awkward, petty, jealous, confusing, heart-breaking moment of any girl's life - and we discuss the friends that both helped us and ripped us apart. Brace yourself for this relatable and brutal episode as we walk through memory lane - complete with receipts. (Names have been changed to protect the guilty.)
Why we mourn girlhood - https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/why-we-mourn-girlhood
'Girlhood' looks at the trauma of adolescence - https://www.yahoo.com/news/girlhood-looks-trauma-adolescence-125146211.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFaUlEi8W7ulanoHsbmYZjaMB_Ey-oqea6lC4oISrQfNFIZWvnzxPQFo7eGW5qq0MnVJMA9_2HM1LBaLIwdkhwrBVoSttJDCRP4SS3uNKRL-W2b3fLfFsBOu-PqgpjEY9La_zNl0bXOjJU7DHPksCgbam9Y-aCUTwek9lgGXdAbI
The wildness of girlhood - https://overland.org.au/2019/07/the-wildness-of-girlhood/
https://www.iamagirl.ngo/
It's time for Hollywood history corner! This week, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the Golden Age of Hollywood, the history of the Movie Star - and why they're not around anymore! From studio-funded plastic surgery during the Golden Age, to the franchise craze of today...THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!!
RKO Pictures - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RKO_Pictures United Artists - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Artists The Studio System - https://www.classichollywoodcentral.com/background/the-studio-system/ The Star System - https://www.classichollywoodcentral.com/background/the-star-system/ Twilight of the A-list: has the 21st century killed off the movie star? - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/12/movie-stars-killed-brad-pitt-tom-cruise-meryl-streep THE DEATH OF THE MOVIE STAR - https://petebauerbooks.com/the-death-of-the-movie-star/ The Death of the Movie Star - https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/kristen-kim/rise-and-fall-of-movie-stars-in-the-2010s Classical Hollywood cinema - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_Hollywood_cinema Studio system - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_system
Infidelity, mystery, prison time - nobody does a scandal like Hollywood, baby!! This week, Skyler and Kaylynne report on the weirdest and most famous Hollywood scandals, from the Golden Age of cinema to the ruthless 2000s. Tune in to decades-old gossip and listen to us support women's rights AND women's wrongs.Also: Kaylynne's battle with the neighborhood pool and Skyler giving the worst Seinfeld impression you've ever heard.
Sources mentioned:
Top Ten Old Hollywood Scandals You Probably Forgot About - https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/3569/top-ten-old-hollywood-scandals-forgotten/
Natalie Wood’s Death And The Chilling Mystery Behind It - https://allthatsinteresting.com/natalie-wood-death
10 Years Later: Timeline of Tiger's Scandal - https://www.golfchannel.com/media/tiger-woods-scandal-10-year-anniversary-car-crash
Great Women in History: The many lives and loves of Elizabeth Taylor - https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/elizabeth-taylor-career-marriages-love-life/cd985d92-fd6e-4213-a25c-3e409d790011
Absolutely every anti-Semitic thing Mel Gibson has ever said - https://forward.com/culture/449521/mel-gibson-anti-semitism-timeline-winona-ryder/
Why did Martha Stewart go to Jail? [Behind the Scandal] - https://www.findingdulcinea.com/why-did-martha-stewart-go-to-jail/
Celebrity Scandals From The 2000s You Forgot About - https://www.redbookmag.com/life/g43806996/celebrity-scandals-from-the-2000s-you-forgot-about/
Why Did Martha Stewart Go to Jail? - https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/martha-stewart-jail-scandal
Winona Ryder busted for shoplifting in 2001 - https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/winona-ryder-busted-shoplifting-2001-article-1.927419
Winona Ryder Recalls 2001 Shoplifting Arrest: ‘It Wasn’t Like the Crime of the Century’ - https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/winona-ryder-2001-shoplifting-arrest-wasnt-crime-of-the-century-w432514/
Winona Ryder Busted for Shoplifting - https://people.com/celebrity/winona-ryder-busted-for-shoplifting/
Why my shoplifting arrest was the best thing that could have happened to me, by Winona Ryder - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2326335/Winona-Ryder-reveals-shoplifting-arrest-saved-her.html
Kim Kardashian's $10 million wedding: By the numbers - https://theweek.com/articles/482365/kim-kardashians-10-million-wedding-by-numbers
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ Relationship Timeline: Relive Their 72-Day Marriage and Messy Divorce - https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/kim-kardashian-kris-humphries-relationship-timeline/
Newlyweds Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries Are “Not Getting Along at All” - https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/newlyweds-kim-kardashian-kris-humprhies-are-not-getting-along-at-all-20112610/
Kim Kardashian Files for Divorce from Kris Humphries - https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/report-kim-kardashian-to-file-for-divorce-from-kris-humphries-20113110/
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ Divorce Finalized After 536 Days - https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/kim-kardashian-and-kris-humphries-divorce-finalized-after-536-days-2013194/
2011 NBA Lockout - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_NBA_lockout
Does your favorite romcom couple last once the credits roll? WE'LL be the judge of that! This week, Skyler and Kaylynne go full MatchMaker Mode and decide if cinemas most beloved pairings last the test of time. Did they break up? Did they make it? Are they trapped in a loveless marriage?? Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a cynical at heart, tune in to see our longest and most divisive episode yet!
Hold onto your heads, ladies. We're talking the Six Wives of Henry the 8th: aka a speedrun of the entire feminine experience. Follow Professor Skyler and Kaylynne as they lead you through the messiest, sexiest, wildest history lesson ever. Heads will roll, hearts will break, girls will boss.
Sources mentioned: Who Were the Six Wives of Henry the VIII - https://www.history.com/news/henry-viii-wives?fbclid=IwAR0nMrGyUZCZa4h3UpXV2WEDvOvyDFTVcsGbUTnctUEyPZXPuWBQ7SKQcSk
Grab your Everything But the Bagel Seasoning and Ube Mochi Pancake Mix for this week's very special episode where Skyler and Kaylynne discuss all things Trader Joes! Who is Joe? What’s up with the nautical theme? Are the Trader Joe’s employees actually flirting with you? (Of course they are, you sexy little jerk-style plantain chip! 😉) All this and more, to be discussed!
Sources mentioned:
Wait, Trader Joe was a real guy? - https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/07/business/trader-joes-history-joe-coulombe/index.html
We went to Trader Joe's and found 7 main reasons why so many people are obsessed with the quirky grocer - https://www.businessinsider.com/why-customers-love-trader-joes-quality-price-2019-8
Wikipedia: Trader Joes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trader_Joe%27s#cite_note-:0-9
Wikipedia: Joe Coulombe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Coulombe
Wikipedia: Boeing 747 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_747#:~:text=The%20first%20flight%20took%20place,the%20first%20wide%2Dbody%20airliner.
Wikipedia: Theo Albrecht - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Albrecht
What Brands Are Actually Behind Trader Joe’s Snacks? - https://www.eater.com/2017/8/9/16099028/trader-joes-products
What You Should Know About Trader Joe's Food Labels - https://www.mashed.com/661868/what-you-should-know-about-trader-joes-food-labels/
Trader Joe’s Business Model of “Less is More” - https://thestrategystory.com/2021/09/19/trader-joes-business-model/
From chatty employees to $5 wine: How Trader Joe’s turns customers into fanatics - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/09/psychology-behind-how-trader-joes-became-a-favorite-grocery-store.html
No, Trader Joe’s Employees Are Not Trained to Flirt With Us - https://www.glamour.com/story/no-trader-joes-employees-are-not-trained-to-flirt-with-us
✨The Ultimate Twilight Retrospective ✨ 10 Years after the franchise took tweens by storm, Skyler and Kaylynne ponder every discourse you can imagine surrounding the franchise. We're talking early-2000s misogyny, sparkly Mormon boyfriends, shirtless stereotypes, angst-ridden soundtracks, and abusive baby-naming practices. Be prepared to owe Stephanie Meyer an apology and a restraining order in this freezing-cold episode of P&L. You'd better hold on tight, spider monkeys.
Help the Quileute Tribe move to higher ground: https://mthg.org/?fbclid=IwAR2VRUrnTNo8BhIod0R2430802RUiS695glyKPBXdIxQJ6L4U2PwJ17pSCA
Sources mentioned: Twilight’s Quileute Controversy Explained - https://screenrant.com/twilight-quileute-controversy-native-mythology-scandal-explained/?fbclid=IwAR1dV_pokceuB83pnrikkLaCgBR1FrpTSvjQIuNmM83STjUeFVlVP8S8WpA Racial and Class Stereotypes in Twilight - https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/truth_vs_twilight/facts-02.html?fbclid=IwAR0KIi5ZCPXzf-0OCdZ0XzWcQXNIxDjIdYr0OZpn3GgD2Kh_jbbnuq-Qrsg At Its Core, the ‘Twilight’ Saga Is a Story About ________ - https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/11/at-its-core-the-twilight-saga-is-a-story-about/265328/?fbclid=IwAR3gqnQRkp2yOO5L__zv5pl6VlmNZMj5qPLQ8GmlsBd1_kIRw7T6SrRBgG4 Black people and Mormonism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_people_and_Mormonism?fbclid=IwAR3h141RtMXTxHkHF5TPC5Y_hzBd-j8X5YKYpD3Qfrwh-XgsITcuIaZ9eF0
What would YOU do for a big, voluptuous...infected...juicy ass?! For the low low price of $15.99 a month for the next 625 months you TOO can undergo life threatening surgery for the ass of your dreams!! (results not guaranteed) This week Skyler and Kaylynne discuss black market BBL's, medical tourism, and the many reasons why Florida should be sawed off into the ocean.
Sources mentioned:
The Global Pursuit of a Bigger Butt - https://www.thecut.com/2021/09/the-global-pursuit-of-a-bigger-butt.html
Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop, Blurred Lines (2013) 4K - https://youtu.be/VTAS5JERleQ?t=136
Butt Injection Victim Left in Makeshift Salon - https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2017/03/21/butt-injection-victim-left-in-makeshift-salon-like-piece-of-garbage-prosecutor-says/
A brief history of breast enlargements - https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17511491
How Turkey Became a Go-To Plastic Surgery Destination - https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7vqby/plastic-surgery-in-turkey-medical-tourism
Turkey travel warning issued by UK government following 22 ‘medical tourism’ deaths - https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/22/turkey-travel-warning-issued-by-uk-government-following-22-medical-tourism-deaths
How Miami Became a Hot Spot for Brazilian Butt Lift Recovery - https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjb5qb/how-miami-became-a-hot-spot-for-brazilian-butt-lift-bbl-recovery
Nip/Tuck | The Murky, Unscrupulous World of Plastic Surgery Tourism - https://amuse.vice.com/en_us/article/pa9w5y/plastic-surgery-tourism
Trafficked: Black Market Surgery - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/trafficked-with-mariana-van-zeller/episode-guide/season-02/episode-01-black-market-surgery/vdka25475912
Skyler and Kaylynne ponder the classic question: "Can Billionares Ever Make It Up To Us?" And the answer is no. Mostly. Probably not.Learn more about Laika studios than you ever wanted to know and prepare to beg Mr. Beast for eyesight in this hot new episode of P&L. Also: our thoughts on the new Little Mermaid, on dopamine detoxification, and why Minions are responsible for the death of cinema.
Sources mentioned:
For Illumination Entertainment, Animation Meets Economic Reality - https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/04/business/media/04illumination.html?fbclid=IwAR1VVXlFD7tXuDBDFAqYQ6Fpcq6DOSsn5m-ISCdrt2OGSyK3b_E8kKnGvdk
Laika is Here to Stay, Will Keep Making Films - https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/laika-is-here-to-stay-will-keep-making-films-104249.html?fbclid=IwAR13ZFyBO2bWq3dhp5DICi0MgPHBqzr1by7F99v5QFe5pfvfRpz28g2rE5w
Laika (company) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laika_(company)?fbclid=IwAR3TDwhJSChjrPFPrBWkWq0vx2GXW5rTOxMAebivDp3Y5rWxLehMyZXvlmQ
Did you hear what Kaylynne said to Skyler, on last weeks episode? The drama was UNREAL!! This week Skyler and Kaylynne discuss all things Reality TV; the reasons why people indulge themselves on hot people's misfortunes, and why "The Learning Channel" became the TLC we know of today. Sources mentioned:List of programs broadcast by TLC - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_TLCExperts Weigh in on Why People Are So Obsessed With Reality TV - https://www.distractify.com/p/why-do-people-love-reality-tvTLC's Cesspit of Exploitation and Abuse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdDEawcFq3Q&t=1423s"Christian Values": The Twisted Truths of the Duggar Family - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BWsF7zEhsY&t=1217sTLC (TV network) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TLC_(TV_network)
Every third word of this podcast, when played backwards, reveals a secret code proving that Kris Jenner is actually the Zodiac Killer. #wakeupsheepleIn this episode, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss conspiracy theories - We Believe, but...Why? Put on your tinfoil hats as we investigate the psychological reasoning behind conspiracy theorists, the dangers of the conspiracy pyramid, and the effects of living in a permanent echo chamber.Sources mentioned:Speaking of Psychology: Why people believe in conspiracy theories, with Karen Douglas, PhD - https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/conspiracy-theories?fbclid=IwAR2FQEek9xsQ8w8xGewNJktxZVwrvIBEMBdD-sL0tvN-EOXXa4BWJ5DoFlgThis chart on conspiracy theories has gone viral. A local disinformation researcher breaks down what to know - https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/29/metro/this-chart-conspiracy-theories-has-gone-viral-freebritney-qanon-local-disinformation-researcher-breaks-down-what-know/?fbclid=IwAR0bSXJYwbDmiGcLlGKqUJ46YPOXxhRkG2TsGT2LRCOCwtzFfMuFaxjLEWI
She's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment! This episode is all about "The It Girl" - where did she come from, where is she going, what she says about us as a society. Join Skyler and Kaylynne as they learn the qualifiers of an "It Girl" and the difference between the "It Girl", the "Cool Girl", and "That Girl"...YES, they're all different.The History of the It Girl - https://wwd.com/eye/people/gallery/the-history-of-the-it-girl-10437638/edie-sedgwick-muse-to-andy-warhol-sedgwick-earned-it-status-in-the-mid-sixties-after-appearing-in-her-first-warhol-film-vinyl-she-grew-notorious-for-championing-sixties-fashions/It Girl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_girlWHAT MAKES AN IT GIRL IN 2022? - https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/what-is-it-girl-in-2022The “It Girls” of Every Decade - https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2016/10/it-girls-of-every-decadeClara Bow: The original ‘It Girl’ - https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20141222-who-was-the-original-it-girlTheorizing It: Paris Hilton, the Celebutante, and the It Girl Lifestyle - https://dr.library.brocku.ca/bitstream/handle/10464/2810/theorizingitpar00robbuoft.pdf?sequence=1What Was (and Is) the ‘It’ Girl? - https://www.thecut.com/article/new-york-it-girl-essay.htmlWhat Does It Mean To Be “That Girl”? - https://www.bustle.com/life/what-does-that-girl-mean-tiktok-viral-trendI Tried To Be TikTok’s ‘That Girl’ for a Week - https://www.vice.com/en/article/5db8ek/tiktok-youtube-viral-trend-that-girl-internet-genz-challenge
Body Hair 101: Be A Sexy BabyJoin Skyler and Kaylynne this episode as they battle feminists' most guilty dilemma; removing your body hair even when you KNOW it's for the patriarchy. Do you also hate modern swimsuit design? Do you suffer from the "I care about what other people think of me" syndrome? Then congrats (and apologies), this episode's for you!Also on the docket: the girl's thrifting adventures and Kaylynne's newfound inability to park.Sources mentioned:https://womensmuseum.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/the-history-of-female-hair-removal/?fbclid=IwAR0uNd0jftDjuqI2W0MOHpThNZFO1qRuHg9nTPL84exKuvdOywjOMLOKAE8
Super RARE, authentic vintage, mermaid core inspired GORG top. ONE OF A KIND!! Only $400, which is a STEAL! What? No, that’s not a stained zara top from 2015! Oh, shoot, I left the $3 goodwill tag on...?
This week Skyler and Kaylynne discuss a topic, nay, a personality trait, VERY near and dear to them. Thrifting! The girls dive into the ethics of reselling, the thrifting ecosystem, why goodwill might not be as bad as you think, and MUCH more in this weeks episode. Tune in to listen to Kaylynne’s Sunday series of unfortunate events, and find out about Skyler’s hatred for the people of Missouri.
Sources mentioned:
The Thrift Store Chain That Dressed Up Like A Charity And Got Sued - https://www.invw.org/2015/10/28/the-thrift-store-chain-that-dressed-up-like-a-charity-and-got-sued/
Savers State Fundraising Disclosures - https://www.savers.com/disclosures#california
Donating Gently-Used Clothing and Other Items to a Non-Profit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPohVfi7OX0
Embezzlement Scandal Forces Goodwill Vice President to Resign - https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Embezzlement-Scandal-Forces-Goodwill-Vice-3014393.phpIs
Goodwill for profit? A look at the scandals plaguing the organization - https://www.okaybliss.com/is-goodwill-for-profit/
Does Goodwill Industries Exploit Disabled Workers? - https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/07/30/does-goodwill-industries-exploit-disabled-workers/?sh=533fea1a6a56
Goodwill head who makes $164,000 fired disabled workers after minimum wage hike - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/goodwill-head-who-makes-164000-fired-disabled-workers-after-minimum-wage-hike/
Here’s what Goodwill really does with the stuff you donate - https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/heres-what-goodwill-really-does-with-the-stuff-you-donate/
Woman Admits to $1-Million Theft From Goodwill - https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jan-24-mn-11617-story.html
Questions Are Raised Over Thrift Store Chain's Charitable Deeds - https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/questions-are-raised-over-thrift-store-chains-charitable-deeds-n452541
Profiting From Thrift: Who’s Getting Rich Off Your Secondhand Stuff? - https://www.invw.org/2020/10/30/profiting-from-thrift-whos-getting-rich-off-your-secondhand-stuff/
Savers, a Thrift Chain, Said to Pocket Money Meant for Charity - https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/25/business/thrift-chain-said-to-pocket-money-meant-for-charity.html
Where Does the Money Raised from Goodwill Go? - https://wlos.com/news/news-13-investigates/where-does-the-money-raised-from-goodwill-go
What’s Your Donation Worth? Good Question. - https://www.invw.org/2015/10/28/whats-your-donation-worth-good-question/
"I don't even like Skyler and Kaylynne, but we should be able to listen to their podcast! Seperate the art from the artist!"
This week we're tackling the concept of Death of the Author - what it means, what it's currently being used for, and the creators that we wish had remained anonymous.Sources mentioned:Problematic Creators: How Do We Interact With Their Work? - https://the-artifice.com/problematic-creators/?fbclid=IwAR32xaaUPMa8ZUgWILAPQJfMsvq9rLg6sInQjhmD5GWPnrLlWdGo7MO0YR4JK Rowling and anti-trans rhetoric have caused ‘significant damage’ to the UK, international LGBT+ report warns - https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/02/17/ilga-europe-jk-rowling-anti-trans-rhetoric-annual-review-transphobia-uk/?fbclid=IwAR1GuM5SBzb-pDP7BPlXYY2_XH1G--qlSwjsif4KHSCwZVDq84HjYLd-fcY
The long-awaited "Ethics of True Crime" episode! Turns out, turning real-life tragedies into consumable content is an ethical nightmare. Who knew? We're getting into the psychological effects and the icky consequences of true crime fandom; fictional adaptations, victim blaming, Serial Killer senpais. Catch Skyler and Kaylynne going full "good cop bad cop" in this episode - maybe enough to earn Emmys for their haunting portrayals of said cops. 🤞🤞
What's that - your favorite movie is more than 5 years old?? Time for a reboot!!This week Skyler and Kaylynne gripe about the exhausting trend of remakes, reboots, and live-action adaptations. Cling to your nostalgia, blow the dust off your Letterbox'd account, and give us a listen. Hurry! The network might announce a remake before we finish the episode!
🎶Working 9 to 5, what a way to waste a living!🎶This week, Skyler and Kaylynne rip apart the 9-5 business model - how we got here, where we could go from here, and why bootlickers will prevent us from going anywhere. Put on some headphones and give a listen while you're working - because you ARE working right now, right? You've got to be working, gotta be on that grind, #girlboss #productive #endmysuffering
History Nerds 🤝 Rich GirlsThis week, we dive deep into all 16 backstories of the American Girl Doll Historical line! Get prepared for historically accurate trauma AND adorable outfits to match. Herstory sure comes alive when capitalism gets involved! "Now you and your doll can have matching Iron Lungs! For the low price of $999.000, you and your mini-me can breathe like it's 1934!"Sources referenced:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_Girl_characters
Skyler gets dragged on the ✨️cosmic✨️ level in this episode of Point and Laugh! Madam Kaylynne delves deep into the stars and gives Skyler her astrological chart reading. Answers will be revealed, quirks will be explained, screams will be scrumpt. This one is for the astrology girlies (and anyone who's ever wanted to know why Skyler is...the way she is)
Want to know your hosts on an even deeper, sappier level? Skyler and Kaylynne bust out "We're Not Really Strangers", the card game that elevates sleepovers and ruins lives. We're talking greatest fears, best qualities, declarations of love. Sit criss-cross applesauce on the floor and get ready to go full "Girls Night" mode in our gabbiest episode yet.
Get ready to throw your hair up into messy buns and get sold to One Direction, this week we're talking Fanfiction! The good, the bad, the smutty. Skyler and Kaylynne take you through the history of fanfic, the power of fandom, and the intense world of hormone-riddled romance. Click this box to prove you're 18, pick your favorite trope, and settle in for a night of beautiful cringe.
Sources mentioned:
The delicate relationship between grief and fanfiction, explained by a psychologist
https://www.vox.com/22297792/fandom-escape-grief-psychology-complicated-lynn-zubernis-interview
Fanfiction History with The Fanfic Maverick Podcast!! PART ONE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-fanfic/id1522332808?i=1000530869117
Fan Fiction Was Just as Sexual in the 1700s as It Is Today - https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/02/surprising-18th-century-origins-fan-fiction/606532/
Let's get that blood pumping ladies! This time is for YOU!! This week, Kaylynne and Skyler sweat it out and discuss the culty-nature of group exercise classes. Soul cycle, pilates, gym class trauma - the gang's all here. Strap your feet into your stationary bikes and give it a listen. You in the back! We see you slacking and we all hate you for it!
Sources mentioned:
Welcome to the Experience Economy - https://hbr.org/1998/07/welcome-to-the-experience-economy
SoulCycle Has Found a Brilliant Way to Monetize Loyalty -
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/06/soulcycle-has-found-a-brilliant-way-to-monetize-loyalty.html
How SoulCycle lost its soul - https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22195549/soulcycle-decline-reopening-bullying-bike-explained
Where Did Fitness Culture Come From?
https://www.thecut.com/2022/01/interview-lets-get-physical-danielle-friedman.html#_ga=2.109107717.1255770412.1676098526-1174223258.1673925515
The Cult of SoulCycle Is Even Darker Than You Thought - https://www.thecut.com/2020/12/the-cult-of-soulcycle-is-even-darker-than-you-thought.html#_ga=2.71249744.1960056816.1675968987-1741384466.1674162270
The Boutique Fitness Boom -
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/17/style/boutique-fitness-barrys-soul-cycle-slt-flywheel.html
Why Are All Boutique Fitness Classes $34? - https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/fitness-classes-cost-expensive
What's up guys, welcome BACK to our channel, 1,000 likes and we'll finish our math homework! This week, Skyler and Kaylynne explore the world of "Kidfluencers": aka Kid Influencers. It's the Wild Wild West of child exploitation, clout-chasing, and "Mom-agers" that deserve jail time. Blissfully ignore your digital footprint and tune in to hear tales of the internet's horrifying new playground.
Sources mentioned:
Who Was Lil Tay? The making, and marketing, of a 9-year-old meme machine. - https://www.thecut.com/2019/01/who-was-lil-tay.html?fbclid=IwAR1iIlz9i9r9bWDtH62adq0C-UP_jl4uxyxuspfy7E7qAf8iUiE3Wm-KsIk Kid influencers: Few rules, big money - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XkaSouYTbg
In honor of Skyler's birth, the girlies are doing a special edition episode all about BIRTHDAYS! This week, Skyler and Kaylynne went into the depths of Reddit to find their favorite birthday related stories to share.
Reddit stories mentioned:
AITA For Walking Out Of My 5 Year Old Nieces Birthday Party & Taking Her Present With Me? - https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/vwlpih/aita_for_walking_out_of_my_5_year_old_nieces/
AITA for making a scene after my SILs announced their pregnancies at my birthday as a gift ? - https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/yep4h6/aita_for_making_a_scene_after_my_sils_announced/
AITA for throwing my wife a birthday party and royally pissing my mom off? - https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/yn74o3/aita_for_throwing_my_wife_a_birthday_party_and/
35 Year old boyfriend takes trip with mum - https://www.reddit.com/r/motherinlawsfromhell/comments/105g03f/35_year_old_boyfriend_takes_trip_with_mum/
AITA for not buying my boyfriend another birthday gift after he rejected the original present? - https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/ugvpdj/aita_for_not_buying_my_boyfriend_another_birthday/
AITA for getting mad at my friend for taking a vacation during my birthday? - https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/102basz/aita_for_getting_mad_at_my_friend_for_taking_a/
My girlfriend has been taking credit for my crafts. Am I unreasonable for being mad at her? - https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/j35724/my_girlfriend_has_been_taking_credit_for_my/
Can we just leave women alone? This week's episode is about aging; the fear of aging, the anti-aging industry, and the double standard of aging. Where are all the HILFS (Hags I'd Like to F*ck) at???
Sources mentioned:
The Scam of Anti-Aging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQQUmrwCw4
The Double Standard of Aging: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/currentstudents/undergraduate/modules/literaturetheoryandtime/susan_sontag_the_double_standard_of_aging.pdf
“I Have to Listen to This Old Body”: Femininity and the Aging Body: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6417766/
In this episode, Skyler and Kaylynne talk Dating Apps: the good, the bad, and the ugly (but they have a personality to make up for it). They dissect how dating apps play into the patriarchy, racism, transphobia, elitism, and communication! Skyler and Kaylynne have MUCH to discuss.
Sources mentioned:How Dating Apps Affect Us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omsGQUTM2foHow Racial Discrimination Plays Out In Online Dating - https://www.npr.org/2018/01/09/575352051/least-desirable-how-racial-discrimination-plays-out-in-online-dating
Patrick Bateman walked so Gwyneth Paltrow could run. This week is all about wellness. Skyler and Kaylynne discuss all angles of wellness; capitalism, fat-phobia, the wellness to QAnon pipeline, and more!
Sources mentioned:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/08/opinion/sunday/women-dieting-wellness.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/01/style/wellness-industrial-complex.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/09/style/self-care/collagen-benefits.html
The bells are ringing and the girlies are gabbing! Skyler and Kaylynne discuss their personal opinions, beliefs, and ideologies surrounding marriage. Discussions include the idea of choosing love, soulmates, and the societal pressures around getting married.
This week, Skyler and Kaylynne dip their grimy little toes into the current nepo-baby discourse. Are nepo-babies evil? No. Are they annoying? Of course. Should we give them sympathy? Kinda. All this and more, in this week’s episode!
The girls that get it, get it, and the girls that don't, don't. In this week's episode, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss crushing chronically, the reasons our silly little brains behave this way, and the chemicals and hormones that rule lust, attraction, and attachment.
Sources:
Love, Actually: The science behind lust, attraction, and companionship - Katherine Wu
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/love-actually-science-behind-lust-attraction-companionship/
From its origins to its ethics, this week, Skyler and Kaylynne do a deep dive on Stan culture. Are you a Stan? Do you know a Stan? Either way, please seek help.
Sources used:
Grose, Jessica. “When Grown-Ups Have Imaginary Friends.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 5 May 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/05/parenting/influencers-social-media-relationships.html?searchResultPosition=1.
Holmes, Charles. “Meet the BARBZ: The Nicki Minaj Fandom Fighting the 'Nicki Hate Train'.” Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2018, https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/meet-the-barbz-the-nicki-minaj-fandom-fighting-the-nicki-hate-train-705438/.
Madden, Sidney, et al. “The 2010s: Social Media and the Birth of Stan Culture.” NPR, NPR, 17 Oct. 2019, https://www.npr.org/2019/10/07/767903704/the-2010s-social-media-and-the-birth-of-stan-culture.
Marcus, Ezra. “Johnny Depp Case Brings Stan Culture into the Courtroom.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/29/style/johnny-depp-amber-heard-fans.html?searchResultPosition=2.
Ticketmaster (derogatory) This week, Skyler and Kaylynne investigate the numerous controversies and scandals of everyone’s new nemesis, Ticketmaster – as well as dissecting concert culture and its many expensive pitfalls.