Katrina Vargas & Rynn Young

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That Other F Word2023 Women’s History Month Special!Katrina and Rynn bring some interesting pieces of women’s history we’re betting you’ve never heard of! Also Mitch is present. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://whyy.org/episodes/the-american-plan-the-governments-incarceration-of-promiscuous-women/#:~:text=Guest%3A%20Scott%20Stern&text=The%20program%2C%20known%20as%20the,%2C%20work%20houses%2C%20and%20jails. https://www.history.com/news/chamberlain-kahn-act-std-venereal-disease-imprisonment-women http://www.tndar.org/~nancyward/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Ward 2023-03-3028 min

That Other F WordLike 1960 in Knoxville County: New Interview with Commissioner Dasha Lundy Part 1Our friend, Commissioner Dasha Lundy, is back to talk about some unfortunate goings-on in Knox County and Rynn and Katrina share their recent experience at the county commission meeting where things were heating up. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://open.spotify.com/episode/22Tyy8YzI6emeD3lZa6Y28?si=b9yofgUDQjKL5Wz2l3joNg&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0eFL5HJejQHZrdgAFdPnOm https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/knox-county-commissioner-discussion-on-deli-incident-at-dec-19-meeting/ https://archive.org/details/@community_television_of_knoxville?and%5B%5D=subject%3A%22Co+Com+R+267%22&sort=-date https://www...2023-01-2050 min

That Other F WordTrue Love Does What?Ready to chat about purity culture? Here’s a better question, ready to listen to an episode that makes Katrina uncomfortable? Grab your purity rings ready and buckle up. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/abstinence-pledge-evangelicals.html#:~:text=The%20purity%20movement%20introduced%20a,.%E2%80%9D%20%E2%80%9CThey're%20actually https://www.choosingtherapy.com/purity-culture/ https://www.onewomanproject.org/religion/breaking-up-with-purity-culture https://medium.com/the-pink/long-term-effects-of-purity-culture-95d2709328e https://laurameihofer.com/purity-culture-and-pelvic-health/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/abstinence-pledge-evangelicals.html#:~:text=The%20purity%20movement%20introduced%20a,.%E2%80%9D%20%E...2022-12-0850 min

That Other F WordApples, Coffee Cups, and Invisibility Cloaks with CheyenneWe’re talking to one of our favorite people, Rynn’s cousin Cheyenne, about being a new teacher. And also why she’s so awesome. Get ready for everything from handling diversity and gender in the classroom to turpentine. We’re still in the dark on that last bit. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links & Research: https://usafacts.org/articles/who-are-the-nations-4m-teachers/4 https://www.businessinsider.com/women-teachers-administrators-gender-pay-gap-public-schools-education-2021-6 https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2019/02/the-explosion-of-women-teachers/582622/ 2022-06-3046 min

That Other F WordWhat We Missed: Part 2So much craziness happened in our absence that we needed two episodes to get it in. But this week we’re talking about the pop culture and ridiculousness that we missed. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear Links: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nancy-reagan-madonna-tweet-shapiro_n_61b90024e4b0317f6dcd9008 https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellendurney/kim-kardashian-backlash-over-business-advice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEZdsisM8ZI https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/01/28/spotify-joe-rogan-neil-young/ https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/01/elvira-cassandra-peterson-lost-followers-after-coming-out-girlfriend https://www.npr.org/2022/01/26/1075761231/peter-dinklage-disney https://www.thedailybeast.com/tucker-carlson-whines-on-fox-news-how-hes-no-longer-attracted-to-the-brown-mandm https://www.youtube.com/watch...2022-04-141h 05

That Other F WordCostumesIn case you missed it last year! Trick or treat, friends! If you are wearing a costume, how do you avoid being an offensive butthead? Have no fear! Your three favorite witches with a “b” are here to help you figure out what costumes should get the green light and which should never see the light of day again. Links: https://www.bustle.com/style/halloween-costumes-racist-cultural-appropriation-offensive?fbclid=IwAR1ZXN25N-DsjgNmbsMwpH4DmbTGW9pdw5HF3yDcxzNOkfXnVVIrIcdQZ_0 https://www.parents.com/holiday/halloween/navigating-questionable-halloween-costumes/?fbclid=IwAR0ncPpd9SryfdJx_dmISiKpEIiwmSZaDhw4GJklYPfse-RQXWLh-dPcj9I https://www.npr.org/2019/10/29/773615928/cultural-appropriation-a-perennial-issue-on-halloween https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_appr...2021-10-2154 min

That Other F WordGaetzGateIn a world where everything feels unsure, we can always count on hypocrisy, scandal, and wrong-doing from our politicians. This week we’re recapping the Matt Gaetz madness and talking about how bananas his brand of young conservative lawmakers drives us. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://theslot.jezebel.com/republican-women-starting-to-wonder-if-republican-men-a-1846752309?fbclid=IwAR0jRa-gInj_DySvGmJHsIQiecum1O6bw00MCqCr5xwYVjXu6ZGL9t113uM https://apple.news/AKp1WaYVSQraOO_BxvyNkUQ https://youtu.be/hyZL0jd175k https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Gaetz 2021-05-1336 min

That Other F WordWhat is Normal? with Allie CokerThis week we’re chatting with one of Rynn’s oldest pals and twice published author, Allie Coker. We talk about mental health and the problem with the idea of “normal.” Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: alliecoker.com 2021-04-221h 08

That Other F WordFeminism and RubyWe talk with one of our favorite young whippersnappers, Ruby. She talks to us, as a feminist herself, about what it’s like to be a young person these days. She also schools us on some youth lingo. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.verywellfamily.com/a-teen-slang-dictionary-2610994 2021-04-1549 min

That Other F WordTERFsWho are TERFs and what did President Biden do on day 1 to make them very, very angry? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/9/5/20840101/terfs-radical-feminists-gender-critical https://www.themarysue.com/joe-biden-executive-order-for-gender-identity-protections/ https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/biden-s-trans-rights-agenda-is-bad-news-for-women https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-preventing-and-combating-discrimination-on-basis-of-gender-identity-or-sexual-orientation/ 2021-02-2557 min

That Other F WordIt’s Dr. Biden and Second Gentleman to YouHow important are titles? With a doctor of education as first lady and our country’s first second gentleman, things are looking a little different on Pennsylvania Avenue. And how we acknowledge those positions is important. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-there-a-doctor-in-the-white-house-not-if-you-need-an-m-d-11607727380 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/dr-jill-biden-responds-op-ed-called-drop/story?id=74797472 https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/28/politics/doug-emhoff-dictionary-second-gentleman/index.html https://www.vox.com/22242368/doug-emhoff-kamala-harris-husband-vice-president https://www.npr.org/2020/11/25/938133209/poised-to-be-americas-1st-second-gentleman-doug-emhoff-shakes-up-gender-stereoty 2021-02-1826 min

That Other F WordThe Court of Public Opinion’s New DefendantsThere has never been a shortage of abusers and jerks in the world, but we didn’t always have the internet to help identify them. This week we talk about three men who have found themselves in the spotlight for their alleged bad behavior. Is the internet a helpful tool for protecting other women, or is society up to something totally different when these stories go viral. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/armie-hammer-cannibalism-sext-scandal-1115309/ https://www.loudersound.com/features/we-need-to-talk-about-the-response-to-the-marilyn-manson-abuse-allegations https://www.vanity...2021-02-111h 05

That Other F WordYear 2 Wrap Up!Last year was a beast, but it gave us some excellent material and so much to learn. We spend this episode reflecting back on last year’s episodes: what we learned and which were our faves. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2021-01-2134 min

That Other F WordLeave the Piano Scarf Out of It: Insurrection at the CapitolJust like everyone else, we can’t stop thinking about the insurrection at the Capitol of our country. We talk about it all, including Elizabeth from Knoxville. (We refuse to believe she’s from here.) Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2021-01-141h 08

That Other F WordCan’t We All Just Get Along?The election is over, but the effects are still here, as is the pandemic. Is it better to ignore politics for the sake of maintaining relationships? What are the lines that just can’t be crossed? How do we coexist? Links: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/11/13/america-is-exceptional-in-the-nature-of-its-political-divide/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/22/opinion/trump-national-security.html https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2019/10/10/how-partisans-view-each-other/ https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2019-10-21/democrats-republicans-and-the-new-politics-of-hate Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-12-1844 min

That Other F WordHarry Stylin'The latest atrocity? A MAN is wearing a DRESS! On the cover of Vogue. Will this unravel reality as we know it, or is it all gonna be ok? Spoiler alert, we’re all gonna be ok. Harry Styles too. Links: https://www.vogue.com/article/harry-styles-cover-december-2020 https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a34700057/ben-shapiro-harry-styles-vogue-cover-dress-controversy/ https://nypost.com/2020/11/16/candace-owens-not-sorry-for-criticizing-harry-styles/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-12-1031 min

That Other F WordSubmit with JoyJustice Amy Coney Barrett’s recent appointment to the Supreme Court brought her membership in the organization People of Praise to the attention of the country. Justice Barrett was lauded by some on the right for being a woman who submits to her husband with joy. What does that mean and why oh why would she do that? Links: https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/05/how-strong-women-like-amy-coney-barrett-submit-to-their-husbands-with-joy/ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/09/its-not-anti-catholic-to-ask-amy-coney-barrett-about-her-religious-group-people-of-praise/?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=naytev&utm_medium=social’ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-11-1929 min

That Other F WordElection Anxiety SpecialJoin us as we unpack the 2020 election, the Election Day that will not end. We have a real discussion about how we feel in the aftermath and where our country is headed. Links: https://www.vox.com/2020/11/7/21554695/vice-president-elect-kamala-harris-speech-white-suit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-2020-exit-poll-analysis-how-biden-became-the-projected-winner/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-11-121h 00

That Other F WordDon’t Zoom Where You BoomRemember a couple weeks ago when the crazy story of the day was Jeffrey Toobin on Zoom? We do too. Take a break for election overload with this episode on Zoom etiquette and gaffes. From pulling a Toobin to breastfeeding, we cover it all. Links: https://www.vice.com/en/article/epdgm4/new-yorker-suspends-jeffrey-toobin-for-zoom-dick-incident https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/jeffrey-toobin-zoom-dick-incident-defense-1078166/ https://apple.news/AnzgLJgQiTnW2bvz5oj_97g https://www.cnet.com/news/6-things-to-never-do-during-zoom-or-other-video-chat-calls/ https://cafemom.com/parenting/225977-colleague-takes-photos-of-mom-breastfeeding-on-zoom https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/us/college-student-breastfeeding-online-class/index.html Theme music is “Ge...2020-11-0545 min

That Other F WordCuz It’s Witchcraft: Part 2We chat with Cassandra and the Rev. Wade, two practicing witches with their own podcast, Witchcraft Deconstructed. They share with us what witchcraft looks like in the modern world as well as some of the major misconceptions. Links: https://www.witchcraftdeconstructed.com/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/07/monsters-men-magic-trump-awoke-angry-feminist-witches Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Outro music is “Witchcraft”: composed by Cy Coleman with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, performed by Frank Sinatra.2020-10-2244 min

That Other F WordCuz It’s Witchcraft: Part 1We chat with Cassandra and the Rev. Wade, two practicing witches with their own podcast, Witchcraft Deconstructed. They share with us what witchcraft looks like in the modern world as well as some of the major misconceptions. Links: https://www.witchcraftdeconstructed.com/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/07/monsters-men-magic-trump-awoke-angry-feminist-witches Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Outro music is “Witchcraft”: composed by Cy Coleman with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, performed by Frank Sinatra.2020-10-1641 min

That Other F WordForced H BombAnother reason to just erase 2020 from history. We talk about the horrors happening in ICE detention camps, and the parallels to camps of the past. https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/16/us/ice-hysterectomy-forced-sterilization-history/index.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/lawmakers-seek-investigation-into-allegations-of-mass-hysterectomies-on-detained-migrants-11600291610 https://www.npr.org/2020/09/16/913398383/whistleblower-alleges-medical-neglect-questionable-hysterectomies-of-ice-detaine https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/09/hysterectomy-allegation-immigrants-america.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsory_sterilization https://www.npr.org/2020/09/13/912563198/ppe-shortage-ice-whistleblower-complaint-boeing-737-max-investigation https://www.thecut.com/article/ices-forced-sterilizations-are-nothing-new-in-america.html https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/hysterectomies-ice-allegations-whistleblower-georgia-1062429/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-10-0833 min

That Other F WordWAPThat’s right. We said it. “Wet Ass P-Word.” and Rynn coins the now copyrighted term “Dr. Shapiro Medicine Woman.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAP_(song) https://mashable.com/article/ben-shapiro-wap-lyrics-memes/ https://www.insider.com/cardi-b-mocked-conservative-pundit-ben-shapiro-over-wap-lyrics-2020-8 https://www.lsureveille.com/opinion/opinion-wap-is-feminist-regardless-of-what-ben-shapiro-says/article_42ab5b74-de63-11ea-925a-7fe37556dce7.html https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/wet-ass-pussy-ben-shapiro-conservative-backlash-1042491/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FM49Tzhn4 https://www.facebook.com/shantilandon Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-10-0155 min

That Other F WordRBGHeavy Heartsville over here at That Other F Word this week. We were sad to learn about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We celebrate her legacy in our own way, and discuss the unique kind of feminism she represents. Links: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/18/100306972/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-champion-of-gender-equality-dies-at-87 https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/01/ruth-bader-ginsburg-feminist-hero/576403/ https://www.womenofthehall.org/inductee/ruth-bader-ginsburg/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/76804/15-things-you-should-know-about-ruth-bader-ginsburg https://www.bustle.com/articles/185476-16-fun-ruth-bader-ginsburg-facts-i-learned-in-1-hour https://apple.news/AjY8vMxYJSMiBikj-yEobfA Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-09-2440 min

That Other F WordThe Future is Female?You’ve seen the t-shirt. But what does the future is female actually mean? Is it actually feminist? We chat about where this phrase came from, how it gained popularity, and talk about whether it works for us. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/19/fashion/a-feminist-t-shirt-resurfaces-from-the-70s.html?_r=0 https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/02/future-is-female-problematic-feminist-slogan/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/11/20/style/future-is-female-reader-reaction.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/real-men-dont-write-blogs/201703/memo-our-sons-and-grandsons-the-future-is-female http://www.newnownext.com/tegan-and-sara-wildfang-the-future-is-fluid/10/2017/ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/aug/04/shecession-coronavirus-pandemic-economic-fallout-women Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-09-1739 min

That Other F WordThe 1st Female RecessionThe First Female Recession, also called the Shecession, is the new name given to the economic fallout from the pandemic. Of course most of us are somehow affected, but why are women expected to feel the effects more keenly? How could we prevent women from taking the brunt in the future? Links: https://www.wsj.com/articles/womens-careers-could-take-long-term-hit-from-coronavirus-pandemic-11594814403 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/03/costs-for-child-care-centers-jump-47-percent-amid-the-coronavirus-pandemic.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/covid-19-has-spurred-americas-first-female-recession Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-09-1035 min

That Other F WordOh Boo Hoo!Are you crying? Or is it just raining on your face? In this Mitch-inspired episode, we’re talking about all things tears! Get the tissues ready and join us this time to talk about why crying is so shame-based in our society, and whether there are different expectations for men and women. Links: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70816/7-teary-facts-about-science-crying https://time.com/4254089/science-crying/ https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/news/a26100/crying-in-public/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-09-0352 min

That Other F WordSimplifying Style and Ditching Shame with Amanda PariseThis time we’re joined by Amanda Parise, a professional organizer who is currently helping our very own Mitchy get his home (etc.) together. Amanda talks to us about how gender plays a role in her business and why organization is self care. And you know how we feel about self care! https://www.thesimplifystyle.com/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-08-2736 min

That Other F WordWitch with a B!You know that word. It’s one of the worst things you can call a woman - or man. But it’s also a word that we hear so much they don’t even bleep it on prime time television. Since it was used recently against Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by a colleague on the steps of the capitol, we want to know what’s the history of the word “bitch,” and when is it offensive? Links: https://genius.com/Meredith-brooks-bitch-lyrics https://time.com/5870163/aoc-ted-yoho-explanation-not-apology/ https://people.com/politics/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-dismisses-yohos-apology-saying-men-who-have-daughters-can-still-be-sexist/ https://www.vice.com/en_us/articl...2020-08-2035 min

That Other F WordThe Perfect 36: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s SuffrageDo you know the history of the 19th amendment and Tennessee’s special role in its ratification? We talk about how one young man from Tennessee changed the world, how women of color were left out of the suffrage movement, and how this movement is still relevant to us today. Links: https://www.womensvote100.org/learn https://theconversation.com/19-facts-about-the-19th-amendment-on-its-100th-anniversary-134517 https://www.history.com/news/the-mother-who-saved-suffrage-passing-the-19th-amendment https://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights/celebrate-womens-suffrage-dont-whitewash-movements-racism https://educationpost.org/the-suffragettes-were-not-allies-to-black-women-they-were-racist/ https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/five-you-should-know-african-american-suffragists Theme music is “Get Happ...2020-08-1336 min

That Other F WordWhite Fragility, White Tears, and Womanism with Dr. Alisha Lola Jones (PART 2)Here is the second part! We were so lucky to be joined by the incomparable Dr. Alisha Lola Jones who shared her wisdom on how white people can do better in our current climate - and always. White people who have decided they’re one of the “good” ones are not part of the solution, friends. This is a content-packed two part episode! You’ll have to wait until next week for Part 2! https://www.dralisha.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MdrHnrfWuV6Z54xVAFhAuOFOfgfO5nRhvuLKjTSlb1IVPtq3FzrX8vaY http://beacon.org/assets/pdfs/DiAngelo-EducatorsProfDevGuide.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watc...2020-08-0650 min

That Other F WordWhite Fragility, White Tears, and Womanism with Dr. Alisha Lola Jones (PART 1)We were so lucky to be joined by the incomparable Dr. Alisha Lola Jones who shared her wisdom on how white people can do better in our current climate - and always. White people who have decided they’re one of the “good” ones are not part of the solution, friends. This is a content-packed two part episode! You’ll have to wait until next week for Part 2! https://www.dralisha.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MdrHnrfWuV6Z54xVAFhAuOFOfgfO5nRhvuLKjTSlb1IVPtq3FzrX8vaY http://beacon.org/assets/pdfs/DiAngelo-EducatorsProfDevGuide.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvIO2GU8yTU 2020-07-3043 min

That Other F WordYou’re Canceled!What is cancel culture and how do we cancel Mitch, immediately? We talk about this modern day phenomenon that has affected lots of celebrities, but many people out of the limelight as well. Are cancel culture and public shaming effective or are they bad for our society? You will not rue the day you listened to this episode! Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-07-231h 01

That Other F WordBye Bye BedfordLast week our home state voted to remove the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest from our state capitol building. Who was this dude, and why is the removal of this bust and other confederate statues a win? Links: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/09/tennessee-capitol-commission-votes-remove-nathan-bedford-forrest-bust/5380243002/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Bedford_Forrest_Bust https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/nathan-bedford-forrest https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a33274480/nathan-bedford-forrest-bust-removed-tennessee-capitol/ https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/08/tennesee-gov-bill-lee-calls-nathan-bedford-forrest-bust-moved-museum-confederate/5399801002/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Avery_Meriwether Theme music is “Get Ha...2020-07-1650 min

That Other F WordMicroaggressionsGrab a drink for the first That Other F Word happy hour! Have you heard of microaggressions? Are you committing them? Probs. We talk about what microaggressions are and why they’re a problem. Links: https://sph.umn.edu/site/docs/hewg/microaggressions.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microaggression#:~:text=According%20to%20Sue%20et%20al,avoidant%20behavior%2C%20purposeful%20discriminatory%20actions. https://www.vox.com/2015/2/16/8031073/what-are-microaggressions Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-07-091h 09

That Other F WordGoing Gray!We chat with Katrina’s friend Karina (you read that right) all the way from her home in Miami. Karina has been told she is brave for going gray, but is going gray totally beside the point when it comes to what makes her a badass? Why is covering your gray hair such an established expectation for women? When did aging become a cardinal sin? Links: https://time.com/5835101/gray-hair-coronavirus/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61452/10-head-scratching-facts-about-gray-hair https://www.elle.com/beauty/hair/news/a30556/when-and-why-did-women-start-dyeing-their-gray-hair/ Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Poding...2020-07-0241 min

That Other F WordFinancial AbuseFinancial abuse is rarely discussed. This lesser-known form of abuse is pervasive and insidious. Listen in and learn what the signs are. Links: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/my-husband-refuses-to-give-me-my-stimulus-check-he-says-that-i-dont-deserve-it-because-i-didnt-earn-it-what-can-i-do-2020-05-20?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo https://nnedv.org/content/about-financial-abuse/ https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-financial-abuse-2018-6 Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-06-2636 min

That Other F Word“Do Better. Be Better. Know Better. And Our Society Will Prosper”The Reverend Calvin Taylor Skinner joins us to give some much needed perspective on the current racial climate. He is a minister, community bridge builder, and truly wonderful human. Recommended Reading: “The History of White People” - Nell Irvin Painter “Blacks in Appalachia” - William H. Turner “They Were Her Property” - Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers “Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism” - Safiya Noble Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-06-191h 29

That Other F WordB*tch Is Better Than BossySeveral years ago, Sheryl Sandberg called for an end to little girls being called “bossy.” Do we cosign this effort, or is a word just a word? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Outro music is “Bossy” by Kelis. Links: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bossy https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/03/09/288307452/sheryl-sandberg-the-word-bossy-should-be-banned https://banbossy.com/ https://time.com/21498/i-dont-give-a-if-you-call-me-bossy/ 2020-06-1133 min

That Other F WordHobby Lobby Booties and VoyeurismOur little corner of the world made the New York Times, but of course for something terrible. Is it illegal to follow women around in stores, filming them and making them uncomfortable? Of course not! But should it be? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/us/privacy-laws-public-tennessee.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=95441&page=1 http://www.stopstreetharassment.org/strategies/sshlaw/ https://www.rainn.org/articles/street-harassment https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Courts/2020/05/11/Tennessee-judges-It-s-OK-to-film-clothed-women-in-public.html 2020-05-2835 min

That Other F WordeMASKulation with Mayor Indya KincannonFor this episode we’re joined by Mayor Indya Kincannon, Knoxville’s 2nd female mayor. We got to chat with her about what it’s like to be the leader of our fair city during a global pandemic, as well as lots of issues surrounding the use of masks during this time. Our old pal, toxic masculinity, is at it again! Listen for that and much more. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear. Links: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/masks-and-emasculation-why-some-men-refuse-to-take-safety-precautions/ https://www.vox.com/2020/5/12/21252476/masks-for-coronavirus-trump-pence-honeywell-covid-19 https://www.vox.com/2020/4/22/21230999/black-men...2020-05-2138 min

That Other F WordFood & FeminismIn this episode we’re discussing society’s narrative around food. Who belongs in the kitchen? Which foods are feminine? Go make yourself something yummy to eat and lettuce talk to you for a bit. Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-05-1445 min

That Other F WordOh, Karen…Are you a “Karen”? Do you know a “Karen”? Do you call people “Karen”? Do you have no idea what a “Karen” is? Then this episode is for you! We chat about this internet-born insult and whether it is, as the kids say, problematic. Or do the white women who are up in arms over this need to simmer down? Theme music is “Get Happy Now” by Podington Bear.2020-05-0735 min

That Other F WordYour Body, Your Choice, A PandemicDuring this global pandemic, there have been gatherings protesting stay at home orders in many states. Two in particular had protestors carrying signs with the well-know pro-choice slogan, “My Body, My Choice.” Is this phrase relevant to the current crisis? Rynn, Katrina, and Mitch chat about why it may not apply in the same way. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Haplessly_Happy/Get_Happy_Now 2020-04-3031 min

That Other F WordWarren, Women, & Presidential PoliticsDid Elizabeth Warren’s gender cost her a Presidential nomination? We discuss whether or not Warren’s “lady-ness” cost her a run at the highest office in the land. We talk about the challenges most women face when running for office, including the dreaded pantsuit.2020-04-2344 min

That Other F WordBunnies, Bidets, & a Quarantine Check-InKatrina, Rynn, and Mitch chat remotely during social distancing. We’re checking in with some basic questions that we hope you’ll take time to think about while you’re thriving in quarantine yourself. Here is a link with those questions: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_daily_questions_to_ask_yourself_in_quarantine 2020-04-1651 min

That Other F WordLochia and Other Terrible Things: The 4th TrimesterHere’s our part two of the “Rynn Had a Baby” series. There’s a lot more we don’t talk about AFTER babies are born. We talk about all of the weird things that happen to women post-birth as well as gender roles and expectations. If you’re as grossed out and over it as Mitch, don’t worry. We’re almost done here.2020-04-0943 min

That Other F WordThe Pregnancy RetrospectiveBuckle up! We’re back with Rynn’s promised pregnancy retrospective. Ready to hear all the pregnancy things no one wants to talk about? Of course you are! Nice Rynn is back in the studio with Katrina and Mitch and ready to get some stuff off her chest.2020-04-091h 10

That Other F WordYear 1 Wrap Up!Can you believe it has been 1 year already!? We’re joined by one of our Heathers, a true That Other F Word pal, to recap our first year of episodes. What were our best episodes? What’d we learn? How’d we do? According to Mitch, “not bad at all.”2020-02-2034 min

That Other F WordHis Body, His Choice (AKA Snippity Snip)Listen in to hear about one of the first topics that inspired That Other F Word! Did you know men are often required to have their wives sign consent forms before they’re allowed to have a vasectomy? What is this nonsense and what should the inclusive feminist response be?2020-02-1335 min

That Other F WordKnowing Your Value with Dasha LundyWe’re once again joined in the studio by one of the women we’re so lucky to know, Dasha Lundy! We chat with Dasha about how many women (and people) don’t know their own value and how this can stand in their way. Dasha, who is currently running for office, talks to us about how she found her own value and what that’s enabled her to accomplish.2020-02-0653 min

That Other F WordWhat's a Mary SueYou may not have even heard of this fun way to beat up on strong women! We surely don’t want you to miss out. Mary Sues are poorly written female characters. This term was originally inspired by a Star Trek fan fic, but has inevitably evolved into a tool to criticize strong female characters. This episode was inspired by our buddy Luis.2020-01-3038 min

That Other F Word22 and You (Making Women Great Again?)Excellent news: if you’re concerned that you’re not feminine enough, there’s a whole crew of men ready and waiting to help you be the woman THEY think you should be! And it’ll only cost you a couple thousand dollars. Learn how to put the pizza down and have unlimited babies right now. We chat with our resident male about this convention coming up in May. Imagine our excitement.2020-01-231h 14

That Other F WordDisney Princesses and FeminismWe love Disney princesses, but critiquing these lovely ladies feels like a tale as old as time. What do we think about these characters and how their stories have evolved over time? Is this another subject we’re projecting on or overthinking about? Maybe we should just let it go and enjoy.2020-01-161h 09

That Other F WordEmpowering Other Women with Wendy Pitts ReevesFor this episode, we were so lucky to have Wendy Pitts Reeves, LCSW, business coach, and amazing lady, as our guest. Wendy has spent her lifetime and developed a career around empowering other women. How do we empower the women around us and why is it so important?2020-01-0952 min

That Other F WordResolutions, Intentions, and GoalsThis is the time of year for making New Year’s Resolutions, but do those ever stick? Is there a better way to go about making goals that actually stick? And what should they even be?2020-01-0245 min

That Other F WordThat Other F Word’s Anti-Sexual Harassment TutorialA gift from us to you, here’s a very special episode of That Other F Word. Are you or someone you know confused about how not to harass others? Fear not! Here’s an in-depth tutorial on how to avoid this behavior! You’re welcome in advance.2019-12-2648 min

That Other F WordA Happy and Feminist HolidaysGet ready for the That Other F Word guide on how to get through the holiday season with as little suffering as possible. We take a look at the some typical feminist and egalitarian complaints and give our own recommendations on how to get through unscathed.2019-12-191h 06

That Other F WordThe When Harry Met Sally ParadoxCan men and women be friends? We know tons of wonderful opposite-sex couples, like Harry & Hermione, CeCe & Winston, Hawkeye & Black Widow...they seem to make it work with no drama.2019-12-1248 min

That Other F WordMentorship with Kim LauthRynn’s personal mentor joins the gang in the studio to chat about mentorship. Do you have a mentor or are you a mentor? If not, maybe it’s a relationship you should consider developing. But if so, what do you look for?2019-12-051h 01

That Other F WordFeminist Thanksgiving?Following a special call to our listeners to join the new “Coalition for Reason,” we chat about how to have a “Feminist Thanksgiving.” Also is that even a thing?2019-11-281h 02

That Other F WordBeauty is Pain, Sister!Inspired by one of our favorite listeners, this week we’re chatting about the awfulness women go through for beauty. Sometimes it’s a high price, but is it worth it?2019-11-2157 min

That Other F WordRevenge PornCyber harassment (or revenge porn) is back in the news because of recently resigned U.S. Representative Katie Hill. This is a pretty sensitive subject, but it’s an important one! We discuss the devastating effects this abuse has on victims, how society reacts, and what we can do to fix it.2019-11-1445 min

That Other F WordKiddos & BoundariesWe talk a lot about boundaries on this podcast, but this time we’re chatting about the boundaries of the kids in your life. What does respecting their boundaries look like and why is it important? What does it teach kids when we have expectations about physical affection? Listen in for what we think is the best way to handle this and a suggestion from Mitch on trading in hugs for high fives.2019-11-0742 min

That Other F WordThe Horror of Sexy Halloween CostumesRounding out our Halloween series, we’re chatting about sexy Halloween costumes. Is the trend of sexy Halloween costumes offensive? Or are we yet again as a society being over sensitive or even slut-shaming? You might be surprised by who gets worked up over this one! Slip into your french maid uniform and give this a listen.2019-10-3129 min

That Other F WordFemale Serial KillersContinuing with our dark and spooky October episodes, this week we’re talking about female serial killers. Generally when you picture a serial killer it’s not a lady that comes to mind, but despite that, they certainly exist. But how are they different from their male counterparts?2019-10-2434 min

That Other F WordToil and Trouble, Witches!Nothing screams Halloween quite like a witch! While we get ready to brew up some potions to use on Mitch, we talk about real witches, fun witches, scary witches, and everything in between.2019-10-1742 min

That Other F WordCans If You’re Proper; Did We Say Fun Bags?Welcome to Rynn’s Personal Hell, Part 2. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We cover the importance of early detection, but we also chat a lot about the “other” terms for BOOBS.2019-10-1044 min

That Other F WordReal Women?What is a “Real” woman? Are we talking physically? Mentally? The crew try to dissect some of the meanings to see if this is a meaningful or even useful phrase.2019-10-0331 min

That Other F WordActivism and Feminism with KellyMitch’s friend, and now That Other F Word pal, Kelly joins us in studio. An activist and innovator, Kelly talks with us about activism, standing up for what you believe, and rallying behind and with your sisters!2019-09-2657 min

That Other F WordBarbie Girls!The one and only Barbie drops by the studio to chat with us! Who and what does Barbie represent? How dare she be everything we can never be! Are all the expectations put on Barbie too much for her Tiny Shoulders? We talk about our own Barbie experiences and the documentary Tiny Shoulders, talking all about Barbie’s history and the way Barbie is becoming even more relevant today.2019-09-2051 min

That Other F WordDress Code ViolationWe’re joined in the studio by Rynn’s Aunt Terrie for this one to talk about dress codes, school and otherwise. Who determines what is distracting? Is it the same for male and female students? When did we begin sexualizing shoulders and arms? Why isn’t Mitch wearing his Golden Girls shirt? Find out all this and more.2019-09-121h 03

That Other F WordImpasta (Syndrome)How many times have you thought “I don’t belong here” and not in a horror movie way? The truth is almost everyone has. Well, we believe you belong in whatever room you are in. Of course, unless it is a restricted area…2019-09-0544 min

That Other F WordHappy Wife, Happy LifeTalk about your outdated phrases. It seems like a lot of pressure for everyone and not at all helpful for real life! We suggest the new phrase, “happy spouse, happy house.” Also, Mitch thinks this episode is a waste of time. Happy squad, happy pod, friends!2019-08-2243 min

That Other F WordDemanding Perfection & Being Amazing with Taylor FlakeWe chat with Taylor Flake, a published author, law student, and total BOSS. She talks about The Collaborative, her efforts to help others achieve academic success, teamwork, and all of her big and beautiful dreams! We love this girl, and you will too.2019-08-1538 min

That Other F WordIncelsIncels are a worrying subculture in our society who consider themselves involuntarily celibate. We try to tackle this topic with our own brand of humor and a little bit of fear. Because, honestly, it’s a little scary. Although it should go without saying, the most important thing to remember: everyone is a human being.2019-08-081h 01

That Other F WordSorry not SorryLadies are socialized to apologize. All. The. Time. Katrina and Rynn chat about how and when we need to cut it out. What can we do instead? 2019-08-0135 min

That Other F WordActivism with Aftyn!Rynn’s pal Aftyn Behn chats with us about her activist career, being forcibly removed during a protest in the State Capitol building, and what Rynn and Katrina call “storming the castle."2019-07-2533 min

That Other F WordBlood HappensWhat’s natural isn’t nasty. Periods are natural, people! So why is the topic so packed with shame?2019-07-1834 min

That Other F WordJust Say Nope“No” should just be a complete sentence. So why do we as women have such trouble saying it? Also, find out the results of our Facebook poll on which of us has an easier time saying “no.” You might be surprised!2019-07-1149 min

That Other F WordBeauty is You with Venica TschoepeVenica Tschoepe, owner of Studio Venica joins the gang to give some really beautiful insight on beauty!2019-06-2752 min

That Other F WordWomen Without Kids (and Minding Your Own Business)This episode is a seminar on how to stop ruining the party by asking questions you shouldn’t. There are all kinds of reasons women haven’t procreated yet - or ever will. We chat all about those, but actually none of them are anyone’s business.2019-06-2047 min

That Other F WordFemininity, Masculinity, & Elizabeth HolmesThis week we’re talking about alleged super villain and conwoman Elizabeth Holmes. If you can hang with us past our silly voice experiment right at the beginning, we chat about how she used her feminine wiles but also adopted some masculine traits to manipulate some serious people. As Mitch says, every story needs a villain. 2019-06-1333 min

That Other F WordCaution: Toxic Levels of MasculinityToxic masculinity is still all over the news. So what are we talking about here? Rynn and Katrina break down what toxic masculinity is and where they see it in the world around them, including at a recent bowling date with their significant others. Also, Mitch tries out a new intro song for his corner.2019-06-0648 min

That Other F WordStrong, Smart, & Bold with Kirby!We find out lots of fun info about Girls Inc. from the amazing Kirby Deal, the Director of Development for Girls, Inc. of the TN Valley. Kirby chats with us about tells us about getting girls interested in science and distinctly not girl-type stuff! Why do girls need spaces that are just for them? Listen in and find out.2019-05-3054 min

That Other F WordPale Pumpkins & the Police - The Dating EpisodeLet’s just say it, dating is the worst. We talk about dating as feminists and also just as humans. Appropriately cringeworthy dates had by the team are rehashed. Sometimes awkwardness leads to love, and sometime it’s just a good story. #1 Lesson: Cues are cute, people!2019-05-231h 07

That Other F WordCupid’s BoutiqueNot an episode for listening in mixed company. Prepare to be scandalized! This time we’re chatting about all the weird words people use for their private parts. You can laugh along with Mitch and Katrina or blush with Rynn at all the vulgarity. Make sure to listen to the end for our thoughts on the new GA legislation.2019-05-1648 min

That Other F WordFeminist Photography, Etc. with DaniWe give a recap of Rynn’s wedding and get some insights from wedding photographer, Dani and DJ Mitch Wheeler! Dani also gives us some eye opening insights and issues that come with being a photographer, especially during weddings.2019-05-0956 min

That Other F Word#MeToo, Take 2After stumbling through some pretty rough statistics the first time around, Katrina and Rynn make a second attempt at an episode covering some of the broader strokes of the #MeToo movement, Kavanaugh, Biden, Ansari, and why false reporters suck. 2019-05-0347 min

That Other F WordSlam Touchdown: SeanSean, Katrina’s very astute, 17-year-old godson, shares his thoughts on young men and women, feminism, and high school.2019-04-251h 07

That Other F WordFeminism Going Too Far?Warning! Some sensitive subjects come up in this episode, including rape and suicide. We deal with a couple of sensitive topics here. On this episode we talk about “snowflakes” people taking offense, and being overly sensitive. We are sure to offend! 2019-04-1843 min

That Other F WordSelf-Care & CarolynRynn’s life sherpa talks about what self-care is and why it is absolutely necessary. Why is it so important? Do men and women self-care differently? Can Mitch get his dogs to meditate with him? Hop in your bubble bath and listen in.2019-04-1151 min

That Other F WordLeading LadiesIs leadership different for women and men? We think so. Is it more difficult when you are young? All the difficulties and joy of being a woman in leadership are on full display in today’s episode! 2019-04-0545 min

That Other F WordThe Guys JoinMeet our counterparts. The “men” take over the studio in this one. Donny who normally talks non-stop, has an unexpected bout with mic fright! And Shane still refuses to say he’s a feminist. 2019-03-2841 min

That Other F WordDon't Tell Me to SmileHow is this still happening? We talk about situations when we’ve both encountered gentlemen who want to tell us what to do with our faces, etc. Don’t try this at home, friends.2019-03-2139 min

That Other F WordValerie AlexanderWhy do women and men think so differently? We talk to the author, screenwriter, lawyer, investment banker, and feminist superstar Valerie Alexander. She shares her research on why the brains of women and men have evolved and how we need to deal with that in today’s world.2019-03-1457 min

That Other F WordWeddingsHere comes the bridal episode! What do feminists do when they get married? Weddings are lovely, but also absolutely crazy. Rynn and Katrina talk about where certain wedding traditions come from and whether or not you can make a wedding feminist. Good luck with that, folks!2019-03-0754 min

That Other F WordThe MitchisodeThe man, the myth, the legend. In this episode we talk to the man who makes all of our dreams possible, our producer, Mitch. Come learn about our favorite Golden Girls fan.2019-02-2727 min

That Other F WordFriendshipsFriendship can be a struggle for women. In this episode we talk about all the ways it shouldn’t be a struggle and the recipe for a good, adult female friendship.2019-02-201h 05

That Other F WordThe WomanifestoFeminism IS NOT a bad word. Welcome to the womanifesto where we tell you who we are and what we believe about feminism and why we think it’s for everybody - you included. 2018-11-0216 min