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Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS2E5: Jeanette Rankin is Exactly Like Other GirlsLeading up to the 2024 presidential election, Rachel brings us the story of Jeanette Rankin - jack of all trades, social worker, and suffragette. Listen now to learn about one of the first female politicians and the impact she had on women in politics!2024-11-0641 minExactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS2E4: Baba Yaga is Exactly Like Other GirlsWicked witch? Precarious trickster? Embodiment of the wild feminine spirit? This week Jess surprises Rachel with the story of Slavic feminist icon, Baba Yaga. Listen in as they explore folklore and how even Baba Yaga couldn't escape the unfair expectations placed on women.
Two corrections:
1. Lindy Ryan is incorrectly referenced as the author of Into the Forest: Tales of the Baba Yaga. She is the editor, and Catherine Henry is credited as the author of the book's introduction. The quote attributed to Lindy is, however, correct.
2. Kris Spisak's book is...2024-10-2136 minExactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS2E3: Women in Horror are Exactly Like Other GirlsRachel is kicking off spooky season with a look at the stories of beloved horror actors Shelley Duvall and Tippi Hendren! You know them from films like The Shining and The Birds, but today we're talking about the cruel abuse and sexual harassment they faced while working with Stanely Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock.
Sources:
Hollywood's Mistreatment of Shelley Duvall by Violet Rhodes chargerpress.com
Shelley Duvall's Legacy Deserves Better Than The Shining Urban Legend by SlashFilm Staff, August 14th, 2024 slashfilm.com
Tippi H...2024-10-0745 minExactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS2E2: Virginia Woolf is Exactly Like Other GirlsJoin Rachel and Jess on 'Exactly Like Other Girls' as they dive into the life of literary icon Virginia Woolf. In this episode, they uncover her personal struggles, groundbreaking contributions to literature, and the impact of her work on feminist and queer thought. From her complex relationships and mental health battles to her enduring legacy, Rachel and Jess explore it all in a candid and insightful conversation. Plus, they catch up on their own lives, sharing fun, light-hearted moments and unexpected facts. Tune in for a blend of serious exploration and casual chat that makes history feel personal.
2024-09-2356 minExactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS2E1 - We're back, babes!In the kickoff episode of Season 2 of 'Exactly Like Other Girls,' hosts Jess and Rachel catch up after an unplanned hiatus. They share updates on their personal lives, including new jobs and fun party plans. The hosts dive into a serious yet engaging discussion about the concept of 'transvestigation'—the misguided and often dangerous practice of trying to determine someone’s gender identity based on appearance. They explore the history, implications, and real-world dangers of this trend, highlighting cases from celebrities to everyday individuals. Join us for an insightful and candid conversation with a blend of seriousness and ligh...2024-09-0943 minExactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessEp. 13: Summer Bucket ListsRachel and Jess share their summer bucket lists!2024-06-1945 minExactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessEp. 12: True Crime GirliesWhat do gynecologists, chiropractors, and the Met Gala all have in common...they're all talked about into today's pre-show chatter. Skip ahead to 23:15 to dive into our discussion on women's love of true crime. Does listening to these horrific stories make us more empathetic? How about more prepared? Is it just trauma porn? Tune and listen, and of course, let us know your thoughts!2024-05-131h 01Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessEp. 11: Movies That Impacted Us...Or At Least That We Really EnjoyedDavid's back! And Jess watched the 2005 King Kong movie, and it absolutely destroyed her. Keep listening as the girls reflect on the movies that shaped them (or at least, that they really enjoyed), and find out about princess breakfast!2024-04-291h 16Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessEp. 10: Talking About TradwivesThis week, Rachel and Jess share their thoughts on #tradwives, otherwise known as Traditional Wives.2024-04-221h 26Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessEp. 9: Friendship Break Ups Are Hard to DoAll good things must come to an end...This week on the pod, we have our friend Amaia join us to talk about the painful experiences of friendship break-ups. We each share our stories about having loved and lost a friend or two. 2024-04-151h 33Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessEp. 8: Women's Work and Falling Off the Face of the EarthWe're baaaaaack....after taking a brief hiatus while Jess had the flu, we're back with episode 8, discussing our thoughts on traditional "women's work" and what that looks like today. 2024-04-081h 00Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessEp. 7: The Blunder Years: Awkward Phases and Body ImageIt's been a big media week for us...Rachel and Jess open up about their awkward years and how their body image and mental health was affected. But first, they discuss the new documentary series Quiet on Set and the movie Poor Things.2024-03-251h 01Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS1E6: That's Not True Ellen...And Other Iconic Talk Show MomentsOn this episode of Exactly Like Other Girls, the girls discuss the reasons why day time talk shows have been relegated to women's TV. They also reflect on their favorite daytime talk show moments. 2024-03-181h 00
Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS1E5: Giggles and Gadgets - Reflecting on the Joy of Girlhood ToysThis week on Exactly Like Other Girls...
Jess makes Rachel try an interesting new margarita, and Rachel thinks one of her Squishmellows is gay. After a week of ups and downs, the girls decided to reflect on their favorite toys from girlhood.
Make sure to let us know if one of your favorites was mentioned!
Follow us on Instagram @exactlylikeothergirlspodcast and checkout our new website exactlylikeothergirlspodcast.com!2024-03-1147 minExactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS1E4: Swipe Right: The Ups and Downs of Dating Apps with AbigailBumble, Hinge, Tinder...oh my! Exactly Like Other Girls' first guest Abigail shares some insights on the current state of dating apps. As an apps virgin, Rachel learns the ins and outs of the big three, and Jess is just happy she never has to swipe again (fingers crossed). The girls wrap up with a quick game of smash or pass, so listen to the end to hear the #1 on Abigail's cursed smash list.
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Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS1E3: Being Sexy is Exactly Like Other GirlsWe're bringing sexy back...or are we? Rachel tells us about her recent nightmare, and Jess admits the topic of sexiness sparked some insecurity for her this week. Together they reflect on what they used to think sexy meant and the journey to feel comfortable in their own skin. The episode ends with a few laughs about what their partners find hot and their celebrity crushes.
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Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS1E2: Periods and Period PovertyRachel and Jess are back again for the second episode of Exactly Like Other Girls. They share the stories of their first periods and reflect on what they were taught about menstruation as girls before discussing some memorable menarche media moments. ELOG wraps up the show by discussing the problem of period poverty.
Sources:
Alliance for Period Supplies
United Nations Population Fund
PRETTY SMART - Period Poverty + Menstrual Equity with Nadya Okamoto
Thinx and PERIOD
Periodical Documentary (on Peacock)
Period. End of...2024-02-191h 00
Exactly Like Other Girls with Rachel and JessS1E1: We're Exactly Like Other GirlsHey! We're Jess and Rachel, and we're Exactly Like Other Girls. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and the ELOG pod and discuss the phenomenon of "not like other girls."
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Sources:
Trintonian - "Why Not Like the Other Girls is Harmful"
Gen Z Are the Future - "A Look Into the Not Like Other Girls Phenomenon"
The Scribe - "The Not Like Other Girls Trope Degrades Femininity
The...2024-02-1144 min
Holy Heretics: Losing Religion and Finding JesusRecognizing and Healing from Religious Trauma with Jessica Hugenberg (Welcome to the Process)“Other people have it worse.” “This really wasn’t that bad.” “Stop making mountains out of molehills.” If you’ve ever said these things to yourself when thinking about your religious upbringing, or if other people have ever said them to you, congrats! You’ve been spiritually bypassed! Religious trauma is no joke, and it affects so very many of us. If you’ve ever wondered what religious trauma is, if you have it, what spiritual bypassing looks like, and how to heal, don’t miss this interview with Jess Hugenberg (aka Welcome to the Process)!CW: Abuse...2021-04-2749 min