Fear doesn't stop death, it only stops life.
Ted Lasso is THE flagship show on AppleTV+, and there are several reasons for that! This episode, Beatrice and Dante pull the series apart and discuss how, on the surface, it appears to just be a show about a soccer team, but in reality, it is a roadmap for life.
Read MoreWe had to succumb to the lure of "The White Lotus" and it didn’t disappoint! This week Beatrice and Dante chat about what they got right and what they got wrong about non-monogamy, jealousy and relationships.
Read MoreAfter a brief hiatus, we discuss the delightful Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (MASSIVE spoiler alert!). In this wonderful gem of a movie, Emma Thompson plays a retired school teacher hiring a sex worker to help her fulfil a sex life never lived, and showed sexy and enthusiastic consent, first orgasms in your sixties, and why the the proper way to open a bottle of champagne should sound like a nun's fart.
Read MoreIt's been a long wait for the second installment of the Top Gun story. The conservative right are claiming it as their own, but is it? This week Beatrice and Dante talk about Top Gun Maverick, the surprising emotional depth of the characters, the incredible visuals, and how it just might be what we all need right now.
Read MoreDoes it matter to you if that penis arrives hard or soft? The Worst Person in the World brought this to the forefront and led Beatrice and Dante to talk about whether this is actually a thing, why are there so many penises on TV all of a sudden, and puns… Lots of puns.
Read MoreHe's back! After far too long, Beatrice and Dante sit down with Dr. Tom Murray and discuss his upcoming book, over controlled people, and what the heck is going on with politics in the USA.
Read MoreI think we can all agree that And Just Like That… is an awful continuation of the SATC characters. The Golden Girls, by contrast, was, and continues to be, a love letter to women of a certain age. In this episode, we hold these two series up and see who got it right. Be warned… MAJOR SPOILERS ahead!
Read MoreThis week Beatrice and Dante sit down with our long-time friend, and friendly neighbourhood lesbian, Alex, to discuss some misconceptions many straight people have about the queer community.
Read MoreIf it takes coercion, trickery and manipulation to get someone into bed, it's not enthusiastic consent. This week Beatrice and Dante unpack the 2019 documentary The Pickup Game. They discuss the origins of the "pick up artist" industry, the exploitative nature of the business, and how pick up artistry can quickly turn from aggressive to criminal.
Read MoreFun fact: butts have no sexual orientation. This week on the podcast Beatrice and Dante speak with THE Ruby Ryder. She is a sex educator, podcaster and shame slayer, who believes pegging will save the world.
Read MoreThis week we welcome back beloved regular Dr. Tom Murray. Topics and digressions include: Lil Nas X, bi invisibility, erectile disappointment, attraction in long-term relationships, marriage mortgages and what the root of love is. So much meat… and a little bit of cheese!
Read MoreBeatrice and Dante welcome back Dr. Treena Orchard to talk about her research into sex work, the invisible labour that many woman have to endure by virtue of their gender, how the patriarchy hurts everyone, and how a common tactic of conflating something horrible with something potentially innocuous can lead to a divisive battle, even when everyone is trying to “do the right thing."
Read MoreAnthropologist Dr. Treena Orchard shares her insights on dating in the digital world, why Zoom meetings may be allowing men to understand what the constant scrutiny of women is like, and why older women dating younger men has unexpected advantages for both parties!
Read MoreBeatrice and Dante chat with cultural anthropologist and NY Times best selling author Dr. Wednesday Martin about politics, feminism, female sexuality and desire, and some of the surprising places you'll find misogyny.
Read MoreSex makes the world go around, and influences you in more ways then you probably think about. In this episode Beatrice and Dante talk about their early sexual influences and how that shaped them.
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