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In this sharp and thought-provoking conversation, Jo Piazza dives into her new novel, Everyone Is Lying To You, a bold takedown of the tradwife trend and toxic influencer culture. She unpacks the power of storytelling as a tool for cultural critique, challenging the curated, unrealistic portrayals of women’s lives online. The episode explores themes of agency, gender roles, and the societal pressures women navigate daily—while showcasing how fiction can reveal deeper truths about our world.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Book Release 02:48 Exploring the Tradwife Phenomenon 05:39 The Impact of Influencer Culture 08:46 Critique of Traditional Gender Roles 11:35 The Role of Fiction in Cultural Critique 14:33 Research and Insights into Tradwives 17:08 The Reality Behind Influencer Lifestyles 20:12 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Everyone Is Lying To You by Jo Piazza
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784223/everyone-is-lying-to-you-by-jo-piazza/
Jo Piazza’s Website https://www.jopiazza.com/
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In this sharp and thought-provoking conversation, Jo Piazza dives into her new novel, Everyone Is Lying To You, a bold takedown of the tradwife trend and toxic influencer culture. She unpacks the power of storytelling as a tool for cultural critique, challenging the curated, unrealistic portrayals of women’s lives online. The episode explores themes of agency, gender roles, and the societal pressures women navigate daily—while showcasing how fiction can reveal deeper truths about our world.
What We're Talking About...
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Book Release 02:48 Exploring the Tradwife Phenomenon 05:39 The Impact of Influencer Culture 08:46 Critique of Traditional Gender Roles 11:35 The Role of Fiction in Cultural Critique 14:33 Research and Insights into Tradwives 17:08 The Reality Behind Influencer Lifestyles 20:12 Conclusion and Call to Action
Links Mentioned
Everyone Is Lying To You by Jo Piazza
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784223/everyone-is-lying-to-you-by-jo-piazza/
Jo Piazza’s Website https://www.jopiazza.com/
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