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She's in the Weeds - Pop Culture and The Female Experience
Hosted by Sam and Hollis - Millennial Women with a Passion for Pop Culture · EN
A podcast exploring the intersection of pop culture, past and present, and the female experience. Hosts Sam and Hollis are here to unpack the good, the messy, and most importantly, that which informs our ideas about feminism and being a woman. They dig deep on the millennial culture that shaped their girlhood, and the current pop culture influencing their adulthood, examining what it teaches women about self-worth, agency and identity. Join them as they share their lives, dish on reality tv, celebrity drama, and social media culture, reminisce about millennial pop culture, review 90s and 00s tv and film, and highlight female pop culture icons. Come for the hot takes. Stay for the bestie banter. New episodes Wednesdays.
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Pop Culture Queen: Quirky, Queer, and Self Proclaimed God Girl - The Rise of Meg Stalter
1w ago01:23:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's pop culture queen of the month where we highlight a iconic woman owning the spotlight and crown her queen! This week, we're digging into Meg Stalter's journey from internet fame with the 'Hi, Gay!' video to a rising comedy star with roles in Cora Bora, Hacks, and Too Much. But first we're yapping about the Aldi cart exchange, Hollis's brush with death, and her suggestion as possibly cutting bangs again. Then it's on to the latest Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni updates, their unusual settlement agreement, our main takeaways, and what it could mean for the future of similar cases. Next we're diving into a much needed reality check and catching up on The Valley drama, Lindsay and Carl's igloo reconciliation, and Kyle's redemption arc (or the illusion of it at least.) Then it's time to get in the weeds with our Pop Cutlure Queen of the month, Meg Stalter! Hollis walks us through her internet comeuppance, her career trajectory that's catapulting her towards A List status, and her candid discussions of bisexuality and faith, exploring how it shapes her experience as a millennial woman navigating fame, confidence, and self-expression. Meg's just getting started and we can't wait to see what the future holds for her. As always we wrap it up with gripes about corporations and bad smells and grapes to good advertising and snack conveniences. See you in the weeds!Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →Pop Culture Archives: A Look at Cultural Appropriation, Stereotypes, and Consent in Havoc (Trigger Warning)
2w ago01:27:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's pop culture archives and we're diving into the 2005 film Havoc to explore it's themes of cultural appropriation, rich white teen culture, gang representation, racial dynamics, sexual assault (TW), and the conversation around consent. There's a lot to unpack especially viewing the film through a post Me Too and Black Lives Matter lens. This movie attempted to convey important messages but misses the mark in so many ways. The film follows a group of wealthy white Los Angeles teenagers who spend their days imitating gang lifestyle and forming a crew they call the PLC. Fed up with their "boring" lives the female members of the PLC embark on a journey to find "real gangsters" and chaos ensues when they encounter the East LA 16th Street Crew. The film is layered and problematic in it's portrayal of cultural appropriation by the white teens and the "real" 16th Street Crew which was inspired by the 18th Street Gang, one of the largest and most notorious Latino Street gangs in Los Angeles history. The film also fumbles through a story of sexual assault which only serves to perpetuate stereotypes around gang life and criminal activity pertaining to minorities as well as blur the lines in the conversation around consent. The movie provides no resolution to any of the conflicts that arise and viewers are left wondering what is the message here? As always we wrap up the episode with gripes about inflation and keyboard warriors who can't get it right and grapes to fitness tech and analog listening. See you in the weeds!Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →Confidence or Illusion? Examining the Future of Beauty Culture with Smart Mirrors
3w ago01:14:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe're sharing our thoughts on the future of beauty culture with the newest innovation hitting the market. The smart mirror. We're wondering is this real confidence or is this marketing that preys on the insecurities of women? Is this individualized beauty tailored to your face or is AI generating the same face for all of us? Is this creating more joy and satisfaction for women or is it keeping us distracted and focused on one thing? We've got some thoughts and we're sure you do too! But first, we're yapping about hump day, shopping, trampolines, and Cinco de Mayo. Then we've got to discuss the latest summer house drama, the met gala, and Hollis's important message to the billionaires. Next, we're getting in the weeds over this new Swan Beauty Mirror. Quite frankly, we don't like it. Not one bit. However, there's a lot to unpack here and as always the nuances are nuancing and we'd love to hear what you think. Then we're circling back to the top of the episode to chat about Dark Side Danny (not too brag but we clocked this guy months ago) and Luke's recent comments that had our jaws on the floor. As always we wrap it up with gripes about trigger warnings and butter behavior and grapes to 90s nostalgia. Join us!Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →Examining Self Worth, Women's Health, and Beauty Culture in Famesick: A Memoir
4w ago01:17:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailToday we're exploring themes of self-worth (especially as it pertains to chronic illness and our perception of the physical female body), identity, mental health, relationship dynamics, and beauty culture in a discussion about Lena Dunham's new book Famesick. We'll be sharing some thoughts on her interviews with the New York Times and other media outlets as well as discussing some insights from her book. Hollis has been reading the book so there may be some light spoilers but we won't be getting into too many details so you can still enjoy if you plan to read it. But first, we're yapping about potty training, taking the pressure off, new nightmares unlocked, and tick season. Next, its a quick reality check to discuss the latest summer house drama. Then we've got thoughts on the recent discourse surrounding photos of Millie Bobbie Brown and her husband. These photos have sparked controversy around labor division in parenting and we're wondering does a picture really speak 1,000 words? Next, we're discussing the media speculation around "Ozempic face" and what this means for trends in beauty standards and the way in which we discuss and dissect female bodies. There's a lot to unpack here and as always the issue is layered with valid arguments to support multiple viewpoints. We're striving to find a way to combat societal standards and move the needle for women without perpetuating the existing narratives and it's not an easy thing to do. Finally, its time to get in the weeds with a conversation about Lena Dunham's new book Famesick. The themes are theming and there is much to discuss! As always we wrap it up with gripes about male drivers and choosing poorly and grapes to achieving full adult status and musical geniuses. Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →Pop Culture Queen: The Reign of Teyana Taylor
Apr 2901:35:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's pop culture queen of the month where we feature an iconic woman owning the spotlight and crown her queen! But first we're yapping about our voices, jumping out of airplanes into war, and becoming the family matriarchs. Next, Hollis is filling us in on the latest nonsense from Russel Brand and Usher and we've got thoughts. It's all really giving women don't matter and we prefer not to hear from them again. What do you think? Then it's time for a quick reality check where we dish on the latest bravo tv happenings. We've got thoughts about the summer house audio leak, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, and the Valley. We could maybe do without hearing from Luke or Danny for a while too. Finally, it's time to get in the weeds with our pop culture queen of the month, Teyana Taylor. She is an extremely accomplished multi talented star. We'll be covering her early start in the industry, career trajectory in music, fashion, acting, and directing, awards and recognitions, and her current and future projects. We are so impressed with her resume and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for her. As always we wrap it up with gripes about icks and sunset truther types (IYKYK) and grapes to spring and snack delights. Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →Reality Check: Double Standards in Parenting, Pick Me Girls, and Bravo TV Drama
Apr 2201:17:45Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe're discussing double standards in parenting, the social construct of pick me girls, and digging into a reality check to dish on the latest Bravo TV drama. But, first we're debriefing Hollis's birthday celebration and sharing some embarrassing cell phone faux pas moments. Next, we're reminiscing about Bob and Tom. RIP Bob. Tell me your an 80s baby without telling me your an 80s baby. Then we're discussing Emma Grede's comment in the Wall Street Journal about being a 3 hour mom. We expect mothers to do it all, do it all perfectly, and do it all with gratitude to be given the opportunity, regardless of what is actually reasonable or even possible. And the double standard when discussing fathers is glaring. Next, we've got a circle back to the Blake Lively lawsuit and some expanded thoughts on the conversation around the Summer House Drama. We're discussing pick me girls, labels we affix to women, and we use them as tools to criticize and tear each other down. Then it's on to the Valley and Danny Booko's darkside, Dorit's bob era, her streams of revenue, and Boz's engagement and pregnancy announcement. As always we wrap it up with gripes about weak bladders and new appliances and grapes to productivity and true advertising. Join us!Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →A Male Perspective on Friendship, Not Subscribing to Societal Standards, and Dating in Your 50s with Zach Smith
Apr 1501:47:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe're joined today by our dear friend and guest Zach Smith as he shares his perspective on male friendship, not subscribing to societal standards of marriage and children for happiness, and what it's like dating in your 50s. Join us as we get in the weeds with Zach and dig deep on what best friendship looks like between adult men. Do they talk about the hard stuff? Do they tell each other they love each other? Are they communicating on multiple platforms at all times? Are they starting hypothetical businesses and fantasizing about the future together? Tune in to find out! Next, we've got questions about what makes him feel valuable as a man and his thought's about socioeconomic success and masculinity. Then we're diving into what, if any, pressure he felt over the years to pursue traditional values of marriage and family and why he ultimately chose not to. Next, we're discussing beauty standards and aging and we're wondering whether or not men feel similarly to women about having to subscribe to a certain look. In this conversation, Zach opens up about unkindness and discrimination he has experienced as someone living in a bigger body and exactly why he's unbothered by it. Finally we're getting the scoop on dating in your 50s, why Zach's not on the apps, and what a desirable partnership would look like at this stage in his life. As always we wrap up the episode with gripes about losers, lolly gaggers, and kid's toys and grapes to satisfying hygiene, nice days, and modern conveniences. We had fun with this one and we hope you enjoy! Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →Pop Culture Archives: Impossible Romances and Illicit Relationships in Never Been Kissed
Apr 801:28:30Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's pop culture archives where we open the vault and explore characters and themes from some our favorite millennial movies, tv shows, and pop culture phenomenons. This week we're discussing one of our favorites, Never Been Kissed! We're bringing you some fun facts, dishing on the scenes and one liners we love, and diving into some of the movie's heavier themes of impossible romance standards, illicit flirting and relationships, and romanticizing underage girls being consumed by the adult male gaze. But first, we're yapping about no longer being a marijuana podcast, Wheel of Fortune, and Sam traumatizing her six year old. Then we're complaining about no longer being able to procrastinate and how hard it is to prioritize things and effectively manage our time. And we know it's been a week since the news of West and Amanda broke but it was fresh when we recorded so we had to talk about it. We're bringing you our thoughts on the situation as well a conversation surrounding the future of reality TV and the people that find themselves there. Then it's time to get in the weeds with this month's pop culture archives selection Never Been Kissed! Yikes Bikes this movie is definitely a product of it's time and was interesting to rewatch through an adult lens. Come get in the weeds with us as we review and critique some of the movie's messaging but also remember why we love it. Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →"Difficult Women": Discrimination, Career Challenges, and Double Standards in the Hollywood Spotlight
Apr 101:21:58Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we dive into the "difficult" label often affixed to ambitious and assertive women in Hollywood. We explore the discrimination and career challenges they face when speaking up for themselves and others and the glaring double standard compared to men's experiences. But first, we've got an exciting opening segment! We're doing a live taste test for a fun local collaboration with Pizza X and content creator Sadie Clarke @sadieeatsfood on IG. Tune in for the review! Then we're yapping about Helen Hunt, The Dinosaurs, and Taylor Frankie Paul. We have a lot of thoughts regarding the video and her recent behavior, her relationship with Dakota, and how networks handle these situations. We're still working out how we feel about all of it and no doubt there will circle backs. IYKYK. Speaking of circle backs we've got some clarifications and expansions on last week's conversation around feminism, what it means, and how we approach issues in the current climate. Then it's time for a quick reality check where we dish on the latest reality TV happenings. We've got thoughts on the Southern Charm reunion and Paige Desorbo's remarks and transparency about her experience with Botox. Finally, we're getting in the weeds with a conversation about Hollywood women who have been labeled as difficult, ungrateful, and classless and faced severe career challenges simply for being outspoken, standing up for themselves, and being successful. We're highlighting Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Lawrence, Megan Fox, and Anne Hathaway and comparing their experiences to those of their male counterparts. As always we wrap it up with gripes about parental responsibilities and gift giving struggles and grapes to simple conveniences and humble snacks!Reach out to the podcast at shesintheweedspodcast@gmail.com for questions, concerns, or collaborations. Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
Transcribe →Pop Culture Queen: Scott Galloway and Margaret Atwood on Worthless Fathers and Bad Feminists
Mar 2501:30:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's pop culture queen of the month where we feature an iconic woman owning the spotlight and crown her queen! But first we're yapping about potty training, women's history month, and our 6 degrees of separation from a new RHONY housewife. Then we need to talk about Scott Galloway's latest remarks on paternity leave and the role of fathers in an newborn's life. We're sharing our thoughts on Scott's original remarks in an interview he conducted on his podcast with Derek Thompson and his response to the backlash. Next, we're crowning Margaret Atwood as this month's PCQ and Hollis is leading the discussion on her background, career as an author, poet, and feminist figure, and controversies surrounding a incident involving SA allegations against one of her former colleagues (Trigger Warning there is light discussion around the SA allegations with very little to no detail). She is an extremely smart and accomplished woman who has had a huge impact on pop culture most notably with her book turned hit Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. She has solidified herself, perhaps unwillingly, as a divisive feminist figure with a body of work featuring female protagonists and encompassing themes around gender roles, identity, agency, and sexual and power politics. She was such an interesting person to learn about and we hope you enjoy learning about her as much as we did! We're wrapping today's episode up with a quick she's in the comments segment and our weekly grapes and gripes! Thanks for being here weed whackers!Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspodhttps://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod
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