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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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ICYMI: Pop Culture Archives: Must Haves in Millennial Toys and Fashion Mid 90s to Early 00s
1w ago01:12:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA little change in programming today. We've been traveling and couldn't get it together for a live recording so we apologize. We are gearing up for a part 2 of this episode so we thought it was the perfect time to circle back! Today we're getting nostalgic and sharing our absolute must haves in toys and fashion as young girls. We're sharing everything from teen magazines to games, toys, sports, and fashion trends ranging from the mid 90s to the early 2000s. But first, Sam shares a harrowing tale of survival along with her newest observations of school pick up behaviors. Next, Hollis is filling us in on her crazy Monday night concert experience and realizes there is such a thing as too loud, even at a concert. Then, we're discussing the new season of project runway (2025), what we think of the cast, and the evolution of the show in general. Then it's time to get in the weeds! Come unlock some core memories with us! We're also discussing how the marketing landscape and consumerism has changed over the years and wondering what this means for today's generation of children. As a bonus Hollis gives us the lowdown on how she got fired from Kmart at 17 and you don't want to miss it. As always, we wrap it up with gripes about the economy and scams and grapes to hair growth and great jingles. Be on the lookout for part 2 in a couple of weeks! We'll be back on the mics next week with a pop culture queen of the month episode! If you're a regular listener and you haven't rated or reviewed the podcast please do so! It helps a ton. 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
Transcribe →Pop Culture Archives: The Many Faces of Feminism in Mona Lisa Smile
2w ago01:16:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore how feminism doesn’t always look the way we expect and how freedom of choice comes in many forms. Using the 2003 film Mona Lisa Smile as a cultural lens, we discuss societal expectations and barriers for women, and how the most important thing in the fight for equality is supporting and respecting each other’s individual paths. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about solidarity, diversity, and rethinking what feminism truly means. 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 →Having Your Cake and Eating it Too with Sadie Clarke
3w ago01:52:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe've got Bloomington's own Sadie Clarke with us today! You may know her as @sadieeatsfood giving her thorough and honest reviews of Bloomington's local eats but today you have the pleasure of getting to know her on a more personal level. We're spilling the tea on her career trajectory from working in local restaurants to launching her own social media management company and everything in between. But first we're yapping about Maternal Instinct, Tyra Banks on Project Runway, not idolizing movie stars, and as a Bloomington native we have to get Sadie's thoughts on Lauren Spierer's disappearance. Then it's time to get in the weeds as Sadie walks us through her experience working in restaurants and corporate restaurant management and then quitting to launch her current social media management business. She spills the tea on how she grew it from a couple of clients she was managing all on her own to a viable business with a team of people. All that to say Sadie's doing it all as a boss b*tch, a mother of 3, and the ultimate cool girl. We're big fans and we know you will be too! 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 →Behind the Spotlight: A Look at Gender and Racial Pay Gaps in Hollywood
4w ago01:22:15Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode we break down the complex pay gaps in Hollywood affecting white women and women of color. We explore how gender and racial inequalities collide to create systemic wage disparities and discuss the broader implications for the entertainment industry. But first we're yapping about hawk attacks, women supporting women, and guy's girls. Then we're circling back to our ongoing conversation on beauty standards and breaking down how our participation affects us as individuals and society as a whole with a little lesson on desirability politics. Next, it's time for a reality check and we're diving into the Bravo TV drama on the most recent episodes of The Valley and In The City. Then it's time to get in the weeds with a look at the Hollywood wage gap. We're bringing you some facts about what female stars have been paid versus their male counterparts as well as what women of color have been paid vs their white female counterparts. We're breaking down the secretive and discriminatory Hollywood pay structures and contracts that have systematically quelled women's earnings for years. We also discuss the 2014 Sony Pictures information leak and Jennifer Lawrence's 2015 essay titled, "Why do I Make Less Than My Male Costars" that sparked progress and change. Finally we're highlighting some ways in which women have combatted the pay gap, fought for their deserved equal pay, and are actively creating avenues to advance the careers of women of color who are still lingering significantly behind. As always we wrap it up with gripes about software updates and traffic emergencies and grapes to lounge wear and new tech accessories. Join us!Disclaimer: We are still new to virtual recording and we had some audio hiccups. Parts of the episode aren't the best quality so apologies for that. We're getting it sorted out for future virtual episodes. 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 →Danny Booko's PTSD, Olivia Wilde on CHD, and Jenny Mollen's Substack Drama
Jul 101:07:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe're digging deep on all the things pop culture today! Tune in for discussions on Danny Booko's suffering and PTSD from being called out for his own actions, Olivia Wilde's comments on beauty culture and double standards on Call Her Daddy, and the recent drama surrounding Jenny Mollen's Instagram post about her son and the Substack article she wrote addressing it. But first, we're yapping about 90s kid show theme songs, the days of not knowing lyrics to songs, and what do you mean there were no birds in the time of the dinosaurs? Then we've got a quick circle back to (you guessed it) Blake Lively and some recently resurfaced comments from Kate Beckinsale regarding her own experiences with harassment and poor treatment in the industry. Then we're getting in the weeds on the all the recent pop culture goings ons. You know we have serious thoughts about Danny's so called trauma and PTSD on The Valley and we're sharing them. We've also got some things to say about Olivia Wilde's interview on Call Her Daddy and the recent drama surrounding Jenny Mollen. We saw the post, read the Substack, and listened to her on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. As always we wrap it up with gripes about irresponsible influencers and our own shortcomings and grapes to impressive skillsets and buyer's validation. 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 Queen: Mental Health and Midcentury Womanhood in the Life and Work of Sylvia Plath (Trigger Warning)
Jun 2401:50:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIt's Pop Culture Queen! We're telling the story of Sylvia Plath, an ambitious and talented writer navigating life and womanhood in the 1950s. (Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation, suicide, domestic violence and abuse allegations) But first, we're yapping about vacation, Casa Bonita, and 52 hour train rides. Then we've got a quick circle back to Blake and Justin and some thoughts on the current discourse around trending bodies and the nuances of that conversation. Then we're diving into a reality check to discuss the Summer House bonus episode and the most recent drama on The Valley. Then it's time to get in the weeds with our first ever historical Pop Culture Queen, Sylvia Plath! We explore her journey from childhood to her tragic death, focusing on how she both broke barriers and was still very much a victim to the constraints of mid century era women. We discuss the death of her father and her infamous trip to New York in the summer of 1953 which inspired her novel The Bell Jar as well as served as a major catalysts for the mental health struggles that followed her the rest of her life. We share thoughts on her incredibly evolved perspective on her place in the world, her beautiful poetry, and the legacy she left behind. As always we wrap it up with gripes about public restrooms and Yale lacrosse dads and grapes to Colorado weather and summer pastries! 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 →The Price of Silence: Harassment, Retaliation, and the Boy's Club in Entertainment
Jun 1701:34:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we're digging deep into the pervasive issue of women not being believed about sexual harassment and assault and the insidious ways the boys' club protects its own. But first, we're yapping about 7 course dinners, document preservation, horror movies, and Men in Black. Then we've got thoughts on some interesting discourse around Botox and removing wrinkles from women's faces. Naturally, we're circling back to Blake Lively (you know we love a circle back) and diving into some recent Summer House and Valley drama. Next we've got insights from the Dirty Rotten Scandals: Price Is Right documentary. We're unpacking how power structures silence women and perpetuate toxic cultures in entertainment and beyond.FWIW: We had some technical difficulties with our mics so the sound is not up to our usual standard but it's a good one so stick with us and we'll be back up to snuff next week. 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: The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer (Part 2)
Jun 1002:04:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOn this special edition episode of Pop Culture Archives, we dig deep into the disappearance of Lauren Spierer, a vibrant 20-year-old Indiana University student who vanished from our hometown of Bloomington, Indiana, in the early morning hours of June 3, 2011 — exactly 15 years ago today. Known for her kindness, generosity, and deep Jewish faith, Lauren’s story has haunted Bloomington and beyond for over a decade.Until recently, details available to the public pertaining to Lauren's case have been few and far between. In 2024, Shawn Cohen a journalist and one of the first on the case, published his book, College Girl, Missing bringing to light an abundance of information never released to the public and while what happened to Lauren remains one of true crime's biggest mysteries we now have a more precise timeline than ever of the hours leading up to her disappearance.In this part 2 episode (refer to part 1 before listening to part 2) we cover the investigation, the Spierer family's lawsuit against the persons of interest, the many tips and theories that have emerged over the past 15 years, our own thoughts and opinions as to what could have happened, as well an exclusive interview with a friend who was an eyewitness in the case and saw Lauren the night she disappeared. We're also hopping back on at the end after a few days of reflection to address some holes in the book as well some expanded thoughts on specific details and theories.This is a case we lived in real time as young girls in Bloomington not much older than Lauren. We have thought and talked about it often year after year as Lauren remains missing and theories have developed. We want more than anything for her family to have answers and closure.If you know anything regarding this case or any of the key players please call in tips to the Bloomington Police Department, Bloomington Indiana as this is very much still an ongoing investigation. The smallest detail could be the break in the case that brings Lauren home. 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: The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer (Part 1)
Jun 300:58:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOn this special edition episode of Pop Culture Archives, we dig deep into the disappearance of Lauren Spierer, a vibrant 20-year-old Indiana University student who vanished from our hometown of Bloomington, Indiana, in the early morning hours of June 3, 2011 — exactly 15 years ago today. Known for her kindness, generosity, and deep Jewish faith, Lauren’s story has haunted Bloomington and beyond for over a decade.Until recently, details available to the public pertaining to Lauren's case have been few and far between. In 2024, Shawn Cohen a journalist and one of the first on the case, published his book, College Girl, Missing bringing to light an abundance of information never released to the public and while what happened to Lauren remains one of true crime's biggest mysteries we now have a more precise timeline than ever of the hours leading up to her disappearance.This part 1 episode unpacks the newly revealed timeline in the book, inconsistencies in the accounts of some of the key players from the night she disappeared, and the aftermath of the following morning as Lauren's friends and boyfriend frantically search for her.Return next week for part two in which we cover the investigation, the Spierer family's lawsuit against the persons of interest, the many tips and theories that have emerged over the past 15 years, our own thoughts and opinions as to what could have happened, as well an exclusive interview with a friend who was an eyewitness in the case and saw Lauren the night she disappeared. This is a case we lived in real time as young girls in Bloomington not much older than Lauren. We have thought and talked about it often year after year as Lauren remains missing and theories have developed. We want more than anything for her family to have answers and closure.If you know anything regarding this case or any of the key players please call in tips to the Bloomington Police Department, Bloomington Indiana as this is very much still an ongoing investigation. The smallest detail could be the break in the case that brings Lauren home. 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: Quirky, Queer, and Self Proclaimed God Girl - The Rise of Meg Stalter
May 2701:23:22Tap 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
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