Best Circ Media Podcasts (2025)

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Katy Perry's Lawsuit and Risk Taking 46:51

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4h ago46:51

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Martha Stewart tries to wedding plan for Taylor Swift, Katy Perry is trapped in a lawsuit with the 1-800 Flowers guy, and a new Ellen DeGeneres victim has emerged. We also give you 5 tips on how to unlock your creativity and discuss the benefits of risk taking. Martha Stewart wants in on the Tayvis wedding: https://nypost.com/2025/08/27/entertainme…

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BONUS: One F*ck Friday - Mochi and Self Tanner 22:21

3d ago22:21

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Alright team you know what day it is...FRIDAY!!! Friday is for f*cks around here - and today Hart is giving big f*cks about some healthy-ish dessert options he's loving lately, and Elizabeth is f*cking mad about her self-tanner allergy. Check us out on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PopandCircPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popandcircu…

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A Royal Wedding?! and Swear Words 48:41

4d ago48:41

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OMFG #@!#$#% TAYLOR AND TRAVIS ARE ENGAGED!!! Of course our girl drops another Tuesday annoucement after a Monday recording so we had to cut in a segment on all things Tayvis Engagement. Then, Hart pops off with some news about Millie Bobbie Brown and a rundown on the latest Taylor variants. For Shift Happens, Elizabeth delivers a history of swear …

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Audrey Hobert and Innate Creativity 56:52

8d ago56:52

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It's Music Monday! We take a close look at the amazing music of new artist Audrey Hobert. Then Elizabeth tells us about lots of artists who have new albums coming out. Hart talks about creativity - how everyone is born with it, and how we can make it stronger. Audrey Hobert: https://www.audreyhobert.net/ New Album Release of 2025: https://www.billb…

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Robot Babies, The Tates, and Losing 50lbs 46:04

12d ago46:04

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Today on the pod, Hart is popping off about some more advertising mishaps with the latest E.L.F. campaign (00:26), breaking down the MSNBC to MSNOW change (02:54), filling us in on the dumb yet potentially consequential to the culture Tate Brothers lawsuit (12:50), and rounding us out with a tiny Taylor update since everyone in the world is on high…

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BONUS: Stream Team Tuesday - Wednesday, Quarterback, HG2 15:27

14d ago15:27

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Wednesday S2, Quarterback S2, Happy Gilmore 2. The Netflix trifecta.By Pop&Circ Media

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Taylor, Cardi, and Adulting 38:20

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Hart and Elizabeth delve in and dissect some Taylor Swift theories from her romp with the New Heights boys - then Elizabeth talks the life admin hour and gives you a nifty trick for quickly sorting your mail. Super Bowl Easter Eggs 4:30 Vegas Sphere 8:20 Reputation Vault Track Theory 11:50 Cardi B album release 15:40 Trustworthy-Digital Storage Pro…

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Taylor, Taylor, and Travis 53:25

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It's a VERY special edition of Pop and Circumstance, where we are departing from our usual format to process the two hours of Taylor we all got on Wednesday's episode of the New Heights podcast. WOW! Tune in now to hear allllll about it. Plus a bit about Travis' GQ spread, because also, WOW.By Pop&Circ Media

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Prison Celebs, Gen Z Stare, and Hydration 34:10

22d ago34:10

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Elizabeth introduces us to Rush Talk, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock passing, Ghislaine Maxwell being moved to Camp Bryan, and the Gen Z Stare. Hart spills all on H2O and the connection between hydration and energy levels within the body. Rush Talk 00:30 Brandon Blackstock passing 05:13 Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Camp Bryan 06:35 Ge…

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BONUS: One F*ck Friday - Two Factor Authentication and Can Coolers 11:01

25d ago11:01

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The deep pains of two factor authentication and the bliss of never having to touch a bare can with your bare hands *said in a Parker Posey voice*By Pop&Circ Media

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Cancellations, Celsius, and Strategic Ignorance 46:41

25d ago46:41

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On today's Pop and Circumstance, Hart Pops Off with thoughts on Chappell Roan's new single 'The Subway' (00:29), the cancellation of 'And Just Like That' on HBO Max (01:58), Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in Jesus Christ Superstar (08:03), and the Celsius/High Noon mix up (11:39). Then, Elizabeth gives us some Shift Happens with the topic of Strate…

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Great Genes and Movement 31:15

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Elizabeth covers the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle campaign backlash over jeans and genetics then serves up the tea on Gavin Casalegno's Dunkin' ad controversy. Hart talks about how movement can be preventative medicine for us and how we were built for motion. Justin Timberlake Lyme Update 00:45 Hulk Hogan cause of death 02:20 Sydney Sweeney and Ga…

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Pop Stars, Protein Bars, and Home Automation 47:49

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This Thursday on Pop & Circumstance, Hart Pops Off with a Taylor Swift update (00:46), Chappell Roan's new single (03:56), new releases announced at Comic Con (04:57), Justin Timberlake phoning it in at his recent concerts (07:22), ChatGPT chats are NOT confidential (11:05), and the David Protein Bar Ingredient Dispute (14:30). Then, Elizabeth deli…

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BONUS: Stream Team Tuesday 13:47

1M ago13:47

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In this bonus episode, Elizabeth gives her thoughts on the first 8 episodes of And Just Like That (streaming on HBO Max), and Hart tells us about No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski (streaming on Disney+). Mau Cat Tower: https://www.maupets.com/By Pop&Circ Media

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In Memoriam - Sally Roesch Wagner - Sisters In Spirit: Suffragists and Native American Women 1:01:47

1M ago1:01:47

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Our final episode of the season is an encore presentation, in memoriam, of the first episode of the season-- Sally Roesch Wagner and the Suffragists-Native American connection. Sally Roesch Wagner passed on June 11 at the age of 82. She was an historian of women's history and the Women's Suffrage Movement, an author and an educator. She was the fou…

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Celebrities, Calico Critters, and Apologies 25:27

1M ago25:27

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Elizabeth takes us through the pop-o-sphere from the Miley Cyrus visual album to the Taylor Swift wax museum. Then covers the Calico Critter lawsuit. Hart dissects the 5 Apology Languages (written by Dr. Gary Chapman) and how it can mend a relationship. RIP Hulk Hogan (00:35) Miley Cyrus's Something Beautiful (2:00) Byyyye Kristin Cabot (3:00) Mada…

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BONUS: One F*ck Friday 11:14

1M ago11:14

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This Friday Elizabeth goes OFF on Alo Yoga and eufyMake's terrible customer service. Hart dabbles with bidets (European vs. Japanese). Alo Yoga 00:20 eufyMake Printer 3:20 Bidets 9:20By Pop&Circ Media

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Celebrity Deaths, Cancellations, and Graceful Exits 33:15

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This Thursday on Pop & Circumstance, Hart keeps us in the loop on recent celebrity deaths (00:23), the brand new Tesla Diner (05:19), and the Colbert Cancellation (6:34). Then, Elizabeth gets us on the lift with The Art of the Graceful Exit - tips and scripts for exiting conversations, friendships, and relationships with grace. Ghosting is out, gra…

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BONUS: Stream Team Tuesday 26:51

1M ago26:51

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It's your weekly Stream Team Tuesday and this week Elizabeth talks Sirens (Netflix), The Waterfront (Netflix), Too Much (Netflix), Overcompensating (Amazon Prime) and Hart pops his Sex and the City (HBO) cherry Sirens (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81589551 The Waterfront (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/title/81745063 Too Much (Netflix…

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Jumbotrons, Turtlebacking, and Lezioni dall'Italia 42:02

1M ago42:02

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Elizabeth is Popping Off about the Jumbotron seen around the world, and discusses a turtle backing incident at the Eastern Credit Union. Then, Hart gives us a Shift Happens straight off the plane from Italy, sharing some life lessons he learned from Italy. Coldplay Kiss Cam drama 00:25 Eastman Credit Union Scandal 10:45 Italy Travel 19:30 Il Dolce …

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BONUS: One F*ck Friday 5:39

2M ago5:39

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It's Fridayyyyyyy and you know what Friday is for! That's right, Friday is for f*cks. Join us for our rants and raves of the week.By Pop&Circ Media

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Gaming, Spider Boy, and Just Start 36:13

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This Thursday on Pop and Circumstance, Hart gives us a pop culture update on the Gaming Industry (00:59), Jeanette McCurdy's memoir green lit for an Apple TV+ show (07:38), and Scooter Braun stepping down from HYBE (09:22). Then, Elizabeth delivers 15 minutes of lift with some encouragement to just start - anything (18:49). Links from today's episo…

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BONUS: Stream Team Tuesday 8:47

2M ago8:47

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It's your Stream Team Tuesday, and this week Hart talks The Bear, and Elizabeth chats about watching Zoolander with her kids for the first time.By Pop&Circ Media

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Diddy, Cardi, and Bey Hives 41:13

2M ago41:13

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On this episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth keeps us in the loop on the latest with the Diddy Trial (01:06), Cardi B's new album announcement (05:12), and recent Concern Mishaps (09:20). Then Hart gets us on the lift with some fascinating information about honeybees, and gives a great analogy for life (19:28). Links for today's episode: Pop …

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BONUS: One F*ck Friday 10:29

2M ago10:29

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On this One F*ck Friday, Elizabeth extols all the wonders of the sodastream, and Hart teaches a lesson in exit ramp etiquette.By Pop&Circ Media

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Diddy, Ads, and Shocking ChatGPT Facts 42:53

2M ago42:53

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Looking to stay in the loop with what's going on in the culture without an earfull of yap? Or get a little lift without feeling like you're drowning in way too deep information? Lean in - this pod is for you. We give you both, in one quick, fun, digestible pod. On this Episode, Pop Off with Hart as he keeps us all in the loop on the Devil Wears Pra…

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BONUS: Stream Team Tuesday 17:03

2M ago17:03

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Hart and Elizabeth chit chat about Couples Therapy (00:14) and Squid Games 3 (11:13) - tune in to this Stream Team Tuesday to get our thoughts and reviews on what we've been streaming as of late. Couples Therapy - https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/couples-therapy/ Squid Games 3 - https://www.netflix.com/title/81040344?source=35&fromWatch=true…

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Bezos and Blue Zones 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Hart and Elizabeth tackle the Bezos Wedding, Blue Zones, and a little Meghan Markle news. Tune in this Monday to pop off with Elizabeth re: the Bezos Wedding (00:49) plus As Ever by Meghan Markle (14:31), then get a lift from Hart on some fascinating information and conversation about Blue Zones (20:37). LINKS Bezos Wedding Vogue article for Bezos …

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In Praise of the Goddess -- Summer Goddesses 32:13

2M ago32:13

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In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the time of year when cultures celebrate the return of light and warmth after the long, cold nights of winter. In many places, this return of bright days and nature's bounty has been represented by the divine feminine. So, let us celebrate the Goddesses of Summer! Join Dawn "Sam" Alden as she regales us with thei…

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BONUS: One F*ck Friday 8:27

2M ago8:27

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Friday is for f*cks...join us for some chit chat on what we are giving a f*ck about this week - basically things we are spending our f*cks on...in a good way or a bad way. This week, we're throwing down with Atlanta Traffic and selling on Amazon. Oh yeah, and Happy 4th of July!By Pop&Circ Media

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The X-Games, Bling Ring 2.0, and Schwarzenegger Strategies 27:57

2M ago27:57

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In this episode of Pop and Circumstance, Hart gets you in the loop with all things X-Games (02:10), the rise of the skateboarding prodigy Chloe Covell (02:57), and the scandalous Brad Pitt burglary (07:51). Elizabeth covers the alarming itchy Zyrtec syndrome (13:00) for long term users, then gets you on the lift by sharing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 7…

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BONUS: Stream Team Tuesday 9:04

2M ago9:04

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Stream Team Tuesday is the streaming chit chat you need - not too long, not too deep, just enough to give you some ideas to stop your Netflix scroll. Hang out with Hart and Elizabeth for a quick 10 on what they're streaming this week.By Pop&Circ Media

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Labubus, Diddy, & Cringe 37:05

2M ago37:05

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In this episode of Pop and Circumstance, Elizabeth gets you in the loop with the rise of viral collectibles like Labubu (00:45) and what drives today's pop culture trends. We unpack Elio’s box office performance (07:45) , shifting animation styles, and the return of Alix Earle’s podcast (13:15). We also talk about Diddy's viral baby oil moment (14:…

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FRIDAY BONUS: Stream Team Friday 12:17

2M ago12:17

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Hart and Elizabeth chit chat about what they've been streaming on our Friday bonus segment Stream Team. In this bonus episode, we talk about America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders documentary season 2 on Netflix (00:23), Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu, (04:41), Waterfront and Sirens on Netflix first impression (06:27)…

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ChatGPT Love, Benson, Taylor, Gross Chicken, & Locus of Control 30:02

2M ago30:02

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A Man falls in love with his ChatGPT 00:26 Benson Boone dropped a new album 7:50 Taylor popped up for surprise performance 13:14 Woody Breast Syndrome is making chicken so terrible these days 15:17 Locus of Control - focus your mind, change your life 19:33 ChatGPT Fiancé: https://nypost.com/2025/06/19/us-news/father-chris-smith-proposes-to-ai-progr…

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TUESDAY BONUS: One F*** to Give 10:59

2M ago10:59

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Parents beware: we're letting down our hair in our weekly Tuesday bonus content - One F*** to Give - Hart and Elizabeth sound off on something they are choosing the give their one f bomb of the week on.By Pop&Circ Media

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Cannes Lions, Karen Read, and Sleep 32:29

2M ago32:29

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Get in the loop with a quick rundown from Elizabeth on Cannes Lions and Karen Read verdict, then get a lift from Hart with a refresher on solid sleep hygiene. 00:52 Cannes Lions Rundown 08:49 Karen Read Verdict 13:25 Pop Off Takeaways 14:03 Sleep Hygiene Refresher 29:54 Shift Happens Takeaways Links from Episode Topics: Cannes Lions: https://www.ca…

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Max Dashu - War Against The Goddess 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

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In another installment of our continuing series called, "The War Against The Goddess," we welcome Max Dashu once again as she joins us to discuss the cults of Magna Mater (Cybele) and the Great Mother Goddesses in the Ancient World and the many attempts to destroy them from Ancient Rome through early Christianity. Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam…

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Pop and Circumstance Official Trailer 0:22

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Your new Monday/Thursday thing. Part catch-up, part check-in. Pop and Circumstance gives you a quick hit of what's happening in the culture — and a quick lift for your life. Two hosts. Two segments. One very good decision.By Pop&Circ Media

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What Is Matriarchy and Why Do We Want It? - Encore Presentation 1:07:19

3M ago1:07:19

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The sine qua non of this podcast: Matriarchy. What is it and why is it desirable. Dawn "Sam" Alden and Sean Marlon Newcombe have an open and frank discussion on the topic of "matriarchy." A defining episode for this series.By 34 Circe Salon, 34 Circe Media, Sean Marlon Newcombe, Dawn "Sam" Alden

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Tár - Cinema Reviewed From A Matriarchal Lens 47:46

4M ago47:46

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Marvelously acted, written and director, the film Tár was a critical darling. But this will not be a film review, but rather an appraisal of how Hollywood handles strong women in leading roles. We will examine the movie from different perspectives--feminist, cultural, personal-- and give our own take on what this kind of movie says about how strong…

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Being A Bad Martha - The Female Gaze in Filmmaking 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

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Kimberly Rockwell and Dawn "Sam" Alden discuss the Female Gaze - is there such a thing? How does a film camera typically "look" at a woman vs how it "looks" at a man? We've been discussing movies a lot this season, so we thought we'd zoom out (pun intended) and think about how filmmaking controls the way we perceive characters in the movies we watc…

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Max Dashu - Titanides - Encore Presentation 1:08:24

4M ago1:08:24

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Right now, the world needs goddesses, so there's no better time to give an encore presentation of our episode on the Titanides with Max Dashu! Tune in and enjoy! ***** It is our pleasure, once again, to present a fascinating conversation with Max Dashu! Max Dashu has championed the various lost histories of women and championed female-centric civil…

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Laura Hirch - From The Goddess Film Series - with Vicki Noble 1:03:49

5M ago1:03:49

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Join us for a wonderful, foundational episode: we're making matriarchy great again! Laura Hirch is a filmmaker, writer, artist and a scholar of matriarchal studies. Her six-part documentary, From The Goddess, explores the concept of the Great Goddess and how matriarchal societies, centered around Goddess worship, thrived in peaceful coexistence for…

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Thracian Goddesses - Power and Majesty 37:41

5M ago37:41

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The Thracians - Once the most numerous people of Europe, but, now, lost amidst the fog of history. They were known as formidable and warlike-- and some even said that they were the people who spawned the Amazons. (Amazon queen Penthesilea was thought to be Thracian by the ancients.) It's this potential Amazonian connection lead us to the fascinatin…

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Women Spies in WW2 - the novels of Kate Quinn 1:04:13

6M ago1:04:13

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Co-hosts Dawn "Sam" Alden and Kimberly Rockwell discuss the works of author Kate Quinn and the women characters in her WW2 novels. Most based on actual women, these stories of spies, pilots, investigators, and drunks with dark secrets are compelling and fun reads. Join the discussion, and leave a comment if you have read these novels as well! Suppo…

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Female Revenge Films - Hard Candy 48:34

6M ago48:34

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The last in our series, this might actually be what a true Female Revenge Film looks like! Dawn “Sam” Alden and Kimberly Rockwell talk about this brutal gem of a movie. Content warning: because the film contains implied castration, implied pedophilia and the aftermath of the murder of a minor, we talk about these topics as they arise in the movie. …

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Joan Cichon - Matriarchy in Ancient Crete 56:26

7M ago56:26

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Was Crete one of the latest Matriarchies to resist infiltration and overthrow by the waves of Indo-European invasion? What evidence is hidden in plain sight to support the presence of Matriarchy on the island? Joan Cichon talks about her book “Matriarchy in Bronze Age Crete” which she has generously made available to all online. Joining the discuss…

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Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language 1:01:00

7M ago1:01:00

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The gang's all here and we're ready to discuss the sexism and misogyny imbedded in many words in our language and we're using the book Wordslut by Amanda Montell as our starting point. Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language—from insults, cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns—to reveal t…

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Motherpeace Tarot - with Vicki Noble and Karen Vogel 1:11:39

8M ago1:11:39

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The Motherpeace Round Tarot deck is a co-creation of Karen Vogel and Vicki Noble. Created in 1978, within a year of being given their first tarot deck, Motherpeace represents a vision of Goddess energy and a transmission of ancient wisdom. The Motherpeace deck is based on the traditional tarot system and uses ancient images from goddess-centered cu…