Sad Girls Against The Patriarchy
Join Alison and her feisty friends as they take on the patriarchy one Spotify stream at a time. They cover topics like misogyny, toxic masculinity, and why these are harmful realities not just buzzwords. The Sad Girls are here to educate and entertain, whether you're a feminist girlboss or just a curious boi.
It's Not Just Large — It's Huge. And Honestly? That Matters.
Featuring smart friend Liz of the Multiverse School, here to add computer science expertise to the conversation. Pitch: if you hate AI, it could benefit you to learn exactly how it is bad and how we could make it better. If they pull the plug on ChatGPT (the kleenex of AI) there will still be some guy in his basement with a powerful enough open source copy (*that we cannot realistically erase from the world*) who can use it to compromise the security of everything that you do on the internet. Saying fuck AI slop is super valid but it...
Do It Like A Girl
Today we’re joined by personal trainer and fitness creator Kate Havlicek! You may know her from the viral video commenting on Pete Hegseth’s ~questionable~ pull-up technique. Kate is a badass, and here to talk about the overlap of politics and fitness. This isn’t an episode about getting skinny or worshipping discipline. It's about movement as a benefit to our mental health, our autonomy, and how sexism makes it all the way to the gym or the tennis court. We hear great advice for people interested in training. And not so great stories of incels in the comment sectio...
Feminism Says Let Her Flop
Today we’re joined by Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy: a comedy school, professional network, and content studio built to support women as they grow their careers (and make funny stuff!). We talk about Lynn’s early realization — men are allowed to be sloppy and experimental, yet still be seen as promising, charming even. But if women are *too* messy, too much, it’ll never accepted. They're supposed to arrive ready, or they don't belong. This has never been an even playing field. And when the industry won’t make room for us to grow, there are places we can build...
Men Will Literally Animate A Corpse Instead of Going to Therapy (On Frankenstein)
Are you a fan of Frankenstein by author Mary Shelley published in 1818? Did you watch the 2025 adaptation? Are you a fan of horror and also of understanding the author behind the story? Well then have we got an episode for you. Mary Shelley lore, OG Frankenstein mythology, and discussion of Guillermo Del Toro’s recent attempt. With dear friend Nik here for another movie review!
ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Game
Today we dive into gaming culture, joined by Alison’s dear friend Spenser! Who plays these video games anyway? And not just who plays them… who identifies as a "gamer”? We talk about player demographics, studies on the effects of violent video games, and the sexist/discriminatory practices of gaming companies. Then we get into GamerGate, and how its bullshit didn’t stay local to gaming, but bled into the rise of the alt-right movement as well. Turns out it was never really about video games in the first place.
ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes
Lzzy Hale of Halestorm | Strength, Drive, and Rock n Roll
Casual interview with rockstar Lzzy Hale of the band Halestorm (!!). SO thrilled to have her on the podcast to talk about what it's like to be an unapologetic woman in a male dominated field — in this case the music industry and especially the rock genre! We get into how rewarding it is to lead by example and empower women as they find their voice, the courage that comes after facing fear, and plenty more along the way. We are here to lift each other up, to show what's possible, and, as always, are stronger together.
Follow her at @of...
Am I The Asshole? Are You? Is ANYONE? Let's Discuss.
Today we are joined by Danny of the "Am I The A**hole Podcast"! Danny pre-selected a few queries relevant to our SADGAP interests to read and assess: attractive salesperson, body hair, and landlord transactions. We deliver final rulings, that are certainly free of personal bias and leave no room for arguement. It's a fun time! Best case scenario, you like it too.
ig: @aita_pod / @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes
Childless Cat Ladies and Crying Men — A Cultural Exchange
@misandristmemes is joined by @meme.phistopheles (aka Sean) for a solid yap sesh. Topics include: unlearning emotional repression, toxic masculinity as a perversion of stoicism, how to unironically use the word ally in the context of feminism, and like 45 other tangents. Patriarchy hurts everyone. Gatekeeping protects the gate but can also block resources. Your bf should go to therapy. Societal conditioning sucks and everyone's tired ._.
Check out Sean’s book “Everything Will Be Okay“, available pretty much everywhere!
Follow his meme page @meme.phistopheles if you don’t already!
ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes
Let the Gals Have Their Smut: In Defense of Twilight
Twilight receives a lot of criticism. Romance novels and love triangles, which teenage girls tend to enjoy, are treated as cringe. The problematic but fantastical (& impossible to recreate irl) age gap gets framed as dangerous messaging. While another massively popular series filled with incest and nonconsensual sex earned mainstream fame without the same scrutiny. But unlike many other fantasy bestsellers, Twilight was written by a woman, marketed to young women, and it became a punchline. We don't have to personally love it, but let's not yuck anyone's yum. It's not hurting the culture, and teen girls are allowed little a...
Finding Your Voice In Rooms That Want To Shut You Up
Meet the lovely Alaina Shearer! Alaina launched a nationwide network for women in tech, founded a marketing agency, somehow raised kids while doing all this, and oh yeah ran for Congress that one time?? Along the way she learned to navigate and push back in male dominated fields — including as a radio host, and working for a Don Draper-level sexist stripped of anything that resembles charming. Officially the most grown-up adult we’ve ever interviewed, Alaina has wonderful insights to share as a bonafide girlboss (NOT sarcastically for once).
Support her podcast! @citizenrebelpodcast
Follow her ig! @alainashearer_
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Male Photographers Moaning at Models, Beauty Standard Bullshit, and ~*Just Girlie Things*~
Corrin and Alison chat about the kind of experience teenage models are likely to have when shooting with older male photographers. SPOILER -- it goes kind of exactly how you expect! The conversation strays into other fun topics like: street harassment, pervy bosses, age inappropriate bfs, and shame-centric body standards. Yy..ayyy.
ig: @corrinschneider / @misandristmemes / @sadgap.podcast
Episode 100! Interviewing the Lady that Sparked the Free Britney Movement!
This week we talk to Babs Gray (ig: @babs_gray), whose podcast ignited the Free Britney movement! It was of course a team effort as thousands of people became motivated to help the pop princess find freedom. But Babs and her co-host Tess, with the help of a whistleblower close to the situation, took a risk in making this story public. Using their podcast platform for reach, Babs and Tess invested significant time, money, and energy - and IT WORKED.
So tune in for a behind-the-scenes peak on how Free Britney finally Freed Britney.
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99: On Gaslighting
A new episode, a new episode, it’s a new episode yay! And it’s not even paywalled you lucky duck! This one isn't exactly studied through a psych lens, and it’s not about the horrible men who have gaslit you — but you are STRONGLY encouraged to write in to sadgap.podcast@gmail.com to share your gaslighting stories! Instead, Alison the Pedant has a bone to pick with the evolution of this word and its meaning over the last 90-ish years. And just so she’ll finally stop bitching about it, Friend of the Pod Prabha joins the pod to talk...
98: On Companion (The Movie)
Discussion of the 2025 movie "Companion" starring Sophie Thatcher and directed by Drew Hancock. Hosted with returning guest Nick, friend of the crew friend of the pod. A review of the film with a focus on its feminist themes. (shocking, I know)
**Episode is full of spoilers! So many!
97: On Patreon Unlocked - “Nevertheless, She Posted (Guest: Bree Essrig)”
Recorded in late 2024 with content creator/internet historian Bree Essrig and OG hostess Alexis! (Previously paywalled, has audio issues and rich chaotic bisexual energy.) Tune in for personal stories of getting doxxed, wikifeet, queer dating, and more. Also discussion of sex work from a firsthand account, including legalization and pro/cons of in-person vs online sex work!
Find Bree on instagram at @breeessrig and check out her 2024 movie “Sugar Baby” ♡
96: On Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Featuring Joe of the “Boys Watching Buffy” podcast to answer all our deep dive questions! First we break down the overall plot and characters, then explore the ~feminist themes~ found in Sunnyvale. The damsel in distress trope is subverted. The Bechdel Test, consistently slayed. The patriarchy sits on a council wearing tweed. Buffy and Willow find their agency, Warren gets his orbs crushed, and wtf is wrong with Joss Whedon! If you’ve never seen Buffy, now you can hold your own in a conversation as if you had (basically). And if you love Buffy already, learn even more from someon...
95: On Some Kind of Bitch and Matriarchal Musings
A rich conversation with filmmaker & poetess Effie Spence about feminine wisdom and the power of recentering matriarchal values. Effie shares her period-stained poetry ‘A Bloody Mess’ and docuseries ‘Motherland’, which follows her journey to ancestral roots to rediscover herself through the women who came before. We talk tarot, menarche malarkey, cycle syncing, and more. Includes a question for all about how to turn this sadgap.podcast into a practical community of care. (Bonus toward the end, and a big topic: what if the antithesis of patriarchy isn’t the smashing we’ve heard about, but something softer and more intimate instead.)
94: On the Audacity of Living as a Feminist Out Loud
Today we sit down with writer Chloe Marie Stillwell for a whirlwind of stories -- from pissing off Lady Gaga with a viral Ed Sheeran takedown to Chloe's journey with recovery, and everything in between. We talk about her experience writing for Playboy, finding internet fame via (an also viral) mugshot, and what happens when Dolly Parton’s publicist hates you. Plus: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend” album cover. Satire, setback, or a secret third thing?
Follow her on ig! @chloemariestillwell
93: On Being Neurospicy, Navy, and Not Ur Girl
Alison is joined this week by good friend Chris. Chris served under Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, identifying then as a lesbian, and came out the other side — literally! We get into the unique perspective of being a trans man socialized as feminine, who now gets the male privilege that comes with passing. As well as the omnipresent misogyny in military life, and what being autistic taught him about masking and self-preservation. Good stuff for people on the journey to find confidence and self-acceptance!
92: On Chatting the Day Away (WE ARE THE WEIRDOS, MISTER CHIRPLES)
Classic A&A crew chatting it UP! Disjointed topics include: community college, the Are We Dating the Same Guy? facebook group, “male loneliness epidemic”, tipping your bartender, Uber terrors, anime (briefly, we don’t watch it), Binchtopia vocabularly, plus some serious tips & tricks for avoiding an accidental fentanyl overdose. (TW for descriptions of suicide, death in general.)
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91: On Greek Mythology Misogyny... Mythogyny
Alison is joined by bestie Nick to talk about ladies of lore and the problematic retelling of their stories. Medusa: assault survivor. Arachne: pro weaver pitted against Athena. Circe: just wanted to chill as an island witch. Artemis: turned a gross man into a bambi. Pandora: set up to fail à la garden of eden. Enjoy!
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90: On the Challenges of Being a Woman in Comedy (WOMEN IN MALE FIELDS!)
Alison is joined by Stefani and Anna to talk about their experiences in comedy! We get into how their gender has shaped the way they’re received on stage, tokenization, and the balance of success without compromise. Also: why do men assume a woman making sexual jokes is “very sexual” - and why is that a problem? Why do audience members respond to a bit as if they’re on a date with the gal on stage? Why can men make a r*pe joke but a survivor can’t? Many such questions!
Includes musings on the origins of interco...
89: On the IQ Tests' Villain Origin Story And Many Psychology Bits
IQ tests, get on the analysis couch. This week we trace the intelligence quotient’s horrible origin in eugenics and sterilization. Then track how it kinda improved and developed into the G factor (has nothing to do with being a g, yet kind of does). And finally identify the now recognized multiple styles of intelligence that make things a lot more interesting. Very Psych 102 style. TLDR: if you think you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong.
88: On Gay Sex, Trans Advocacy, and Persisting through The Horrors (Guest: Dakota)
This week features a guest as we dive into queer identity, layers of privilege, and why everyone still gets mad when a woman raises her voice. From La Vie en Grindr to Gabrielle Union’s fiery acceptance speech, let’s TALK ABOUT IT!
87: On Flawed Metrics Made By Old White Dudes - BMI, MBTI, & Love Languages
BMI — the deeply misleading number that's on your medical chart whether you like it or not. Myers-Briggs — astrology for the boys. Love Languages — PHYSICAL TOUCH. We're here to deconstruct, to devalue, to de...smiss, these popular measures that were developed without adequate research. (To be fair the Myers-Briggs test was created by two ladies, but it was based on the work of Carl Jung, so close enough.)
86: On How to Survive Your 20s
Learn this ONE ~crazy trick~ to not just survive your 20s, but to THRIVE! Nah, there's not one trick, but we got some ideas. As two ladies who lived through this tumultuous era and lived it hard, we learned a few things along the way and wanna share that wisdom with you. With love from the kooky aunts > Open Path Collective
One-time fee to join, then very reduced rates (between $40-70 per session for individual therapy and $30 student intern sessions). Website: https://openpathcollective.org/
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85: On How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Clown Timeline
Super PACs, lobbyists, deep fakes, oh my! We're not too thrilled about the fact that politicians are motivated by money & power rather than the interests of their constituents. While echo chambers and the culture war keep us divided to our detriment. If we could find common ground, we might viva la revolution. This 'reality contradicts the messaging' extends to corporate girlbossery, too - because if you've been told gender equality has been achieved, you've been lied to. But we've got ideas on how to make some difference, or at least how to soothe your mind to make life more tolerable. A...
84: On Nosferatu
Review of the 2024 film "Nosferatu", directed by Dave Eggers. Surprisingly turned out to be a feminist rabbit hole inviting multiple interpretations. All the spoilers! (*also includes birthday well wishes for one of your hosts
84: On Nosferatu
Review of the 2024 film "Nosferatu", directed by Dave Eggers. Surprisingly turned out to be a feminist rabbit hole inviting multiple interpretations. All the spoilers! (*also includes birthday well wishes for one of your hosts
83: On the Sad State of Society à la Hypernormalisation
~ Let's get politicaaal ~
In a slight variation from usual themes, we zoom out to discuss... well, it's a big topic, but pretty much: politicians don't care about us, anyone with the power to create change is motivated by money, and We The People are encouraged to ignore it. To the point that it's terrible for our mental health when we DO see what's wrong but feel powerless to fix it.
Loosely a recap of the Adam Curtis 2016 documentary called "Hypernormalisation", which is free to watch here: https://youtu.be/Gr7T07WfIhM
Source list...
82: On Bleaching Your Hole & Being Chronically Online (Guest: Bree Essrig)
Special guest episode with the fabulous Bree Essrig! Most importantly we want to highlight the movie she wrote & produced, “Sugar Baby”, now streaming on Amazon Prime! Other topics include~ our failed attempt to record last fall, cosmetic procedures of the anal variety, lady-driven movies we’d love to see, how to deal w/ criticism on The Internet, planes crashing, OF model marketing, polishticks, and beyond.
Find Bree on instagram at @breeessrig ♡
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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth
81: On Tradwifery AKA Trad Wives
The "trad wife movement" might make you think of homesteading, baking bread, or raising a million kids. But beyond the FYP lies something darker! We discuss its connection to conservative politics, its whiteness, and its push to roll back a woman's right to choose. Not the same as being a stay at home mom. Maybe just a social media trend. Worth the critique if this is content you consume.
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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth
80: On Vocal Fry (Not Just For The Gals)
Research shows that da boiz exhibit vocal fry just as much as da goils. And yet somehow our brothers in christ only associate vocal fry with the "valley girl" archetype, and unfairly criticize it. (*Ironically* due to hardware issues this episode has audio distortion that kinda sounds like vocal fry throughout?? But we did cut the high pitched tone mentioned at the top, with a tool called spectral editing. Thanks, spectral editing.)
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79: On the LA Wildfires, An Emotional Take From 2 Locals
Just here to share feelings. We're angry at the state of the world. And at the leaders who do not care about us. We're tired, we're literally and figuratively sick. Grateful to be safe but devastated for our city. If you're an LA girlie maybe it will feel nice to hear other angelinos be sad together.
78: On the Top 10 Feminists (for Dummies)
How's that for a click bait-y title??
(Just to make sure you know. . . you are not the dummies. We are the dummies. As scholars of the feministe litrature you might say, we should prolly know what made Gloria Steinem or Susan B. Anthony famous. Now we do. yay
77: On The 4B Movement
The 4B Movement! What is it? Why is it? Why do we & our listeners love it so much? Alexis breaks down the cultural climate around feminism in South Korea, and how it set the stage for the 4B Movement. Alison discusses similar sentiments in the US with a look to the future, but mostly is cranky and rants a lot. A mix of insight and outrage, as usual :)
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76: On Drunk Chatting at Alexis' Apartment III
This episode may not contain researched, educational content, but we can offer: two (2) stories of being almost-mugged. A step-by-step guide on how to improve the iOS 18 Photos app update. Late night convos with ChatGPT. A male-coded rant (read: arrogant) about being smarter than the normies. Tales from the gun shop. Tangential, ADHD vibes. Are we on one, or are we locked in? Yes.
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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth
75: On The Question - Do Women Really Date For Money?
~~I duunnnoooo~~ you have to listen to find out.
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ig: @sadgap.podcast / @misandristmemes / @txgothgf / music producer @iamjonnibrooks.eth
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74: On The Substance
Review of the 2024 Coralie Fargeat squelchathon, The Substance. Highly requested and finally delivered. Full of spoilers and general babbling.
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73: On Birth Control: What Are Your Options & How Do They Work
Let's talk about all the ways we can stop our beautiful bodies from making the bebes. From hormonal methods, to barriers like condoms, to the discontinued Essure which literally killed its users, we've got it all! Registered Nurse Alexis and Uterus Owner Alison break down these options and share their personal experiences. Content warning for a detailed account of IUD insertion.
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