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That Other F Word

Katrina Vargas & Rynn Young

Rynn Young and Katrina Vargas take back the word "Feminism" one episode at a time. Feminism isn"t a bad word! It just means people shouldn"t be treated differently because of genetics. Using current events and personal experience we analyze the perceptions of feminism. We even get male perspective from our producer, Mitch Wheeler for optimal transparency.

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00:35:51

The 1st Female Recession

That Other F Word ·

2020/09/10

The First Female Recession, also called the Shecession, is the new name given to the economic fallout from the pandemic. Of course most of us are somehow affected, but why are women expected to feel the effects more keenly? How could we prevent women from taking the brunt in the future? Links: https://www.wsj.com/articles/womens-careers-could-take-long-term-hit-from-coronavirus-pandemic-11594814403

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00:52:28

Oh Boo Hoo!

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2020/09/03

Are you crying? Or is it just raining on your face? In this Mitch-inspired episode, we’re talking about all things tears! Get the tissues ready and join us this time to talk about why crying is so shame-based in our society, and whether there are different expectations for men and women. Links: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70816/7-teary-facts-about-science-crying https://time.com/4254089/science-crying/ https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a26100/crying-in-public/ Theme music

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00:36:26

Simplifying Style and Ditching Shame with Amanda Parise

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2020/08/27

This time we’re joined by Amanda Parise, a professional organizer who is currently helping our very own Mitchy get his home (etc.) together. Amanda talks to us about how gender plays a role in her business and why organization is self care. And you know how we feel about self care! https://www.thesimplifystyle.com/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

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00:35:38

Witch with a B!

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2020/08/20

You know that word. It’s one of the worst things you can call a woman - or man. But it’s also a word that we hear so much they don’t even bleep it on prime time television. Since it was used recently against Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by a colleague on the steps of the capitol, we want to know what’s the history of the word “bitch,” and when is it offensive? Links: https://genius.com/Meredith-brooks-bitch-lyrics https://time.com/5870163/aoc-ted-yoho-explanation-not-apology/

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00:36:31

The Perfect 36: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s...

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2020/08/13

Do you know the history of the 19th amendment and Tennessee’s special role in its ratification? We talk about how one young man from Tennessee changed the world, how women of color were left out of the suffrage movement, and how this movement is still relevant to us today. Links: https://www.womensvote100.org/learn https://theconversation.com/19-facts-about-the-19th-amendment-on-its-100th-anniversary-134517

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00:50:50

White Fragility, White Tears, and Womanism with Dr....

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2020/08/06

Here is the second part! We were so lucky to be joined by the incomparable Dr. Alisha Lola Jones who shared her wisdom on how white people can do better in our current climate - and always. White people who have decided they’re one of the “good” ones are not part of the solution, friends. This is a content-packed two part episode! You’ll have to wait until next week for Part 2! https://www.dralisha.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MdrHnrfWuV6Z54xVAFhAuOFOfgfO5nRhvuLKjTSlb1IVPtq3FzrX8vaY

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00:43:12

White Fragility, White Tears, and Womanism with Dr....

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2020/07/30

We were so lucky to be joined by the incomparable Dr. Alisha Lola Jones who shared her wisdom on how white people can do better in our current climate - and always. White people who have decided they’re one of the “good” ones are not part of the solution, friends. This is a content-packed two part episode! You’ll have to wait until next week for Part

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01:01:13

You’re Canceled!

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2020/07/23

What is cancel culture and how do we cancel Mitch, immediately? We talk about this modern day phenomenon that has affected lots of celebrities, but many people out of the limelight as well. Are cancel culture and public shaming effective or are they bad for our society? You will not rue the day you listened to this episode! Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

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00:50:31

Bye Bye Bedford

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2020/07/16

Last week our home state voted to remove the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from our state capitol building. Who was this dude, and why is the removal of this bust and other confederate statues a win? Links: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/09/tennessee-capitol-commission-votes-remove-nathan-bedford-forrest-bust/5380243002/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Bedford_Forrest_Bust https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/nathan-bedford-forrest

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01:09:48

Microaggressions

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2020/07/09

Grab a drink for the first That Other F Word happy hour! Have you heard of microaggressions? Are you committing them? Probs. We talk about what microaggressions are and why they’re a problem. Links: https://sph.umn.edu/site/docs/hewg/microaggressions.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microaggression#:~:text=According%20to%20Sue%20et%20al,avoidant%20behavior%2C%20purposeful%20discriminatory%20actions. https://www.vox.com/2015/2/16/8031073/what-are-microaggressions Theme music is “Get Happy

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00:41:12

Going Gray!

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2020/07/02

We chat with Katrina’s friend Karina (you read that right) all the way from her home in Miami. Karina has been told she is brave for going gray, but is going gray totally beside the point when it comes to what makes her a badass? Why is covering your gray hair such an established expectation for women? When did aging become a cardinal sin? Links: https://time.com/5835101/gray-hair-coronavirus/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61452/10-head-scratching-facts-about-gray-hair

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00:36:09

Financial Abuse

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2020/06/26

Financial abuse is rarely discussed. This lesser-known form of abuse is pervasive and insidious. Listen in and learn what the signs are. Links: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-husband-refuses-to-give-me-my-stimulus-check-he-says-that-i-dont-deserve-it-because-i-didnt-earn-it-what-can-i-do-2020-05-20?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo https://nnedv.org/content/about-financial-abuse/ https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-financial-abuse-2018-6 Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

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01:29:09

“Do Better. Be Better. Know Better. And Our Society...

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2020/06/19

The Reverend Calvin Taylor Skinner joins us to give some much needed perspective on the current racial climate. He is a minister, community bridge builder, and truly wonderful human. Recommended Reading: “The History of White People” - Nell Irvin Painter “Blacks in Appalachia” - William H. Turner “They Were Her Property” - Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers “Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism” - Safiya Noble Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

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00:33:24

B*tch Is Better Than Bossy

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2020/06/11

Several years ago, Sheryl Sandberg called for an end to little girls being called “bossy.” Do we cosign this effort, or is a word just a word? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Outro music is “Bossy” by Kelis. Links: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bossy https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/03/09/288307452/sheryl-sandberg-the-word-bossy-should-be-banned https://banbossy.com/ https://time.com/21498/i-dont-give-a-if-you-call-me-bossy/

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00:35:05

Hobby Lobby Booties and Voyeurism

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2020/05/28

Our little corner of the world made the New York Times, but of course for something terrible. Is it illegal to follow women around in stores, filming them and making them uncomfortable? Of course not! But should it be? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/us/privacy-laws-public-tennessee.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95441&page=1 http://www.stopstreetharassment.org/strategies/sshlaw/

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00:38:42

eMASKulation with Mayor Indya Kincannon

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2020/05/21

For this episode we’re joined by Mayor Indya Kincannon, Knoxville’s 2nd female mayor. We got to chat with her about what it’s like to be the leader of our fair city during a global pandemic, as well as lots of issues surrounding the use of masks during this time. Our old pal, toxic masculinity, is at it again! Listen for that and much more. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links:

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00:45:21

Food & Feminism

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2020/05/14

In this episode we’re discussing society’s narrative around food. Who belongs in the kitchen? Which foods are feminine? Go make yourself something yummy to eat and lettuce talk to you for a bit. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

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00:35:03

Oh, Karen…

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2020/05/07

Are you a “Karen”? Do you know a “Karen”? Do you call people “Karen”? Do you have no idea what a “Karen” is? Then this episode is for you! We chat about this internet-born insult and whether it is, as the kids say, problematic. Or do the white women who are up in arms over this need to simmer down? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.

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00:31:15

Your Body, Your Choice, A Pandemic

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2020/04/30

During this global pandemic, there have been gatherings protesting stay at home orders in many states. Two in particular had protestors carrying signs with the well-know pro-choice slogan, “My Body, My Choice.” Is this phrase relevant to the current crisis? Rynn, Katrina, and Mitch chat about why it may not apply in the same way. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Haplessly_Happy/Get_Happy_Now

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00:44:04

Warren, Women, & Presidential Politics

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2020/04/23

Did Elizabeth Warren’s gender cost her a Presidential nomination? We discuss whether or not Warren’s “lady-ness” cost her a run at the highest office in the land. We talk about the challenges most women face when running for office, including the dreaded pantsuit.

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