Today, we’re talking to a very special guest: Todd Warner. Todd has been a long-time Dinky community member — but when we met him at our Portland Happy Hour in October, we knew we had to sit down to talk with him more about his life. I think it’s safe to call Todd an activity junkie: as a typical Oregonian, he was an avid hiker, biker, skier, boat enthusiast, and beyond. Unfortunately, in the early 2010s, Todd started to notice his body taking on limitations — and ultimately was diagnosed with an ultra-rare and likely fatal disease known as Valosin Containing Protein disease, often referred to as VCP. So, today we’ll be talking with Todd about his life, his experience living with VCP, and if he has any regrets about not having kids.

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Our guest today is Manon de Visser, a biologist from the Netherlands — who first reached out to us to provide more information about ‘The Man With 1000 Kids’ — but our conversation went so much further, including sneaky fuckers and childfree animals. Manon’s expertise varies from studying animals in zoos, museums, and universities, and she also runs her own science communication company, 'Wild DNA' (Which, BTW, You can find her on Instagram with her handle @wild_DNA). Multitasking is clearly in her DNA, as she is about to complete her PhD in evolutionary genetics! She happily lives in her cozy home in the Netherlands with her husband, two cats, and an elderly rabbit. 


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TW: This episode contains mentions of SA, death, and other upsetting topics. 

Being unalived by your children is one of the many unthinkable horrors of parenting and a top reason for NOT having kids. Few cases have sparked as much social commentary, media frenzy, and public debate as that of the Menendez brothers. For over 35 years, Erik and Lyle Menendez have remained in the spotlight, ever since the brutal murder of their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989 — an event that continues to captivate and divide the public. Their story has recently resurfaced given the potential for them to be released from prison. Tune in now to learn more!

Wanna learn more about this case? Here is our research list:

What Happened To The Menendez Brothers' $14.5 Million Inheritance As Netflix Series Divides Viewers

Dateline episode about the Menendez Brothers

ABC’s Inside the Menendez Movement

Menendez Brothers Speak Directly to TikTok Movement, Share Differing Views on Hope Amid Renewed Case Interest

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We lied in this episode — Egypt is actually now sold out. Get on the waitlist!: Adventures In Egypt With Erika Of Dinky

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In late September 2024, we took an epic trip to Switzerland with 20 other childfree gals — and in today’s episode we’ll be recapping the highs and lows of our experiences, sharing some of our recommendations if you ever make your way to Switzerland, as well as snippets from the tiny mic interviews we did with several attendees.  

Join Erika for the next Dinky trip: Adventures In Egypt With Erika Of Dinky

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Donald Trump has (once again) won the United States presidential election — despite 34 felony counts, 1 conviction, 2 cases pending, 2 impeachments, and 6 bankruptcies. 

That means a Republican White House, a Republican leaning Supreme Court, a Republican majority in the Senate, and a likely Republican House of Representatives. With Republicans at the helm, so much is at stake for our democracy — particularly for women and the childfree.

And that’s where the 4B movement comes in. In this episode we’ll cover the 4B movement, what it is, how it’s growing into a 5B, 6B, and 7B movement, why childfree women are embracing it, and what it means for our future. 

Read the book Flowers of Fire: The Inside Story of South Korea's Feminist Movement and What It Means for Women's Rights Worldwide

Read an interview with Nayoung Kim, one of Korea’s 4B activists, and watch this YouTube interview from Asian Boss. 

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Today we’re talking with Jessica Sennett, an award-winning entrepreneur and inventor of Cheese Grotto, a cheese storage line for the home and restaurant. She has been recognized internationally for her innovation within the dairy industry, and received the 2019 Best Equipment Award at the World Dairy Innovations Awards Conference in Portugal. In 2018, her business was selected for Agropur's first dairy innovation cohort in Canada where her product was tested in a dairy lab and proven to keep cheese fresher than professional cheese paper. She has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, Saveur, and more. We're talking to her today particularly to discuss our new & exclusive cheese box, available now!

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