Binchtopia

The girlies contend with the complex history of man's most baffling creation — the sex doll. They unpack the contested history of sailors circle-jerking into homemade wenches, what hyper-realistic silicone dolls are doing to our contemporary beauty standards, and ask an important question: is every man who has ever owned one a sexist pig or are we all Puritans for thinking so? Plus, a discussion about a man, his sex doll wife, and the Instagram account that started it all. Digressions include the most horrific photo that's ever graced the Binchtopia inbox, the prison break of Eliza's cats, and an exciting announcement from Julia.

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SOURCES:

A (Straight, Male) History of Sex Dolls

Sex Dolls at Sea

Guest Lecture by Dr. Bo Ruberg - Imagined Histories of Sexual Technologies

The Modern Sex-Doll Owner: A Descriptive Analysis

Exploring the Psychological Characteristics and Risk-related Cognitions of Individuals Who Own Sex Dolls

Gendered Synthetic Love: Real Dolls and the Construction of Intimacy

Sex Doll Ownership: An Agenda for Research

Real Dolls (article)

Real Dolls website

Dominance and Affection: The Making of Pets

Technofetishism and the Uncanny Desires of A.S.F.R. (alt.sex.fetish.robots)

A Cyborg Manifesto

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Julia reflects on The Weight of It All one year later with musician and breakup bestie Georgia Greene.

Plus, we made you a breakup playlist. xoxo

Check out Georgia's band Trousdale here!

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The girlies break down the complexities of the current writers' strike. With help from film professor Miranda Banks (also known as Julia's aunt), they delve into the history of the WGA and previous strikes, the alter ego of "W. Hermanos," and how technology continuously changes the landscape for writers. Plus, we answer the questions you submitted about the strike! Digressions include a mailbox moment titled "BOYFRIEND WANTS TO FUCK HIS DOG???", the real purpose of The Academy, and Eliza's 100-year-old piano. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia

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The girlies tackle the long history and contemporary policy that makes up the American healthcare system. They explain why millions go bankrupt from medical debt, detail the modern process of thotting out your traumas for GoFundMe pennies, and unpack why it doesn't have to be this way. Digressions include a listener's glowing testimony for Glossier foundation and how losing your right hand is nepotism, actually. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia.

Binchtopia has donated $5,000 towards relieving medical debt though RIP Medical Debt. Check out their organization and make your own donation here!

SOURCES:

The History of Healthcare Quality: The First 100 Years 1860–1960

Ironies of Success: A New History of the American Health Care "System"

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise: How Corporate Power Shaped the Affordable Care Act

The History and Future of Neoliberal Health Reform

History of Health Insurance in the United States

From Widow to "Welfare Queen": Welfare and the Politics of Race

What Changes Have Been Made to the ACA Under the Trump Administration?

Health Plans No Longer Have to Cover All Preventive Care at No Cost. Here's What to Know.

GoFundMe as Health Insurance: Why So Many Americans Turn to Crowdfunding for Medical Care

Americans' Medical Debts Are Bigger Than Was Known, Totaling $140 Billion

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The girlies unpack the history and ontology of the internet's most misunderstood subculture: furries! Digressions include the horrors of the average Nordstrom dressing room, a mailbox moment entitled "In My Aria Montgomery Era," and a very special welcome to Binchtopia to our first beautiful Binchie baby. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia

Sources:

Furry Cartography: Performing Species by Marla Carlson

On having a furry soul: transpecies identity and ontological indeterminacy in Otherkin subcultures by Jay Johnston

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The girlies have an enlightening chat about religious trauma, queerness, and calling men "buddy" in the bedroom with Dr. Dontá Morrison. Digressions include a tale of leprosy cosplay, more haunting Eastern European folklore for children, and the Anne Hathaway Effect. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia.

Find Dr. Morrison on Instagram at @donta_morrison, and check out his website.

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The girlies do another culture swap to explain the origins of two springtime holidays — Eliza tells the story of Passover, and Julia tells the story of Easter. Digressions include our dream cars (although Julia does not dream of cars), Eliza's annual move, and some very important homework for frat pledges. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia.

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The girlies celebrate their 100th episode by answering 100 listener-submitted questions. Digressions include Eliza's near brush with death, Donald Trump's new single, and did you know that there's a tunnel under ocean boulevard..?????

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The girlies explain the movement to Defend the Forest and #StopCopCity in Atlanta and connect it to a broader conversation about the history of civil disobedience in America. Digressions include a recap of our slayful clothing sale, reminiscing about seeing Taylor Swift live in the 2010's when the tickets were cheaper, and a big congratulations to a binchie for finishing her chemo treatment.

SOURCES:

Civil Disobedience

On A Moral Right to Civil Disobedience by James Lefkowitz

As Public Opposition Grows, Atlanta Police Attempt To Begin Work On Cop City, Protestors Occupy Trees

Autopsy reveals anti-'Cop City' activist's hands were raised when shot and killed

Defend the Atlanta Forest Media Kit

Defend the Atlanta Forest FAQ (click here to find info about how to help)

What Is 'Cop City'? The Atlanta Police Center Protests, Explained

Appalachian Pipeline Blockade Ends With Arrests After 932 Days

Police murder protestor in Atlanta Forest

Authorities in Georgia have charged 23 people with domestic terrorism

How The USA Patriot At Redefines "Domestic Terrorism"

Occupy Wall Street: A protest timeline

Key Moments In The Dakota Access Pipeline Fight

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The ladies time travel to the 90's to discuss the world's first simulated pets — the Tamagotchi and the Furby — and what lessons they have to teach us about our digital selves online. Digressions include a very "low brow" intro, a Binchtopia spit-take meet-cute, and the discovery that we might be your Tamagotchis.

SOURCES:

Love It, Feed It, Mourn It

Virtual Pets Are Back and Why We Need Them Most Now

Love In The Time of Tamagotchi

Taken By the Tamagotchi: How a Toy Changed the Perspective on Mobile Technology

PUBLIC LIVES; Far From the Pleading Crowd: Furby's Dad

Coded for Cuteness: How the Furby Conquered Hearts and Minds

How to Turn Your Furby Evil by WikiHow

A Dark Furby Theory May Reveal Them as Flesh-Devouring Predators

What Happens When Your Furby Becomes Evil

Into the Furby-Verse: The Narrative Production of Electronic Companions

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