Steve Pinder and Julia Acks join us to chat about the Oscar Nominated Short 'Jane Austen's Period Drama.' This episode is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered how to get into the industry and create a film that stands out or anyone who has ever been curious about the history of women's health and periods. 

Steve and Julia answer: how to create an Oscar-nominated short film, how to create comedy that stands out, what it's like to be Oscar-nominated, and how to campaign for the win. We also chat about the history of period devices and what it was like to have your period in the 1800s, fighting menstruation stigmas, and why it's important to communicate about women's health. 

We nibble on watching movies in person, the creation of the C-section, hysteria, Punch the Monkey, public restrooms, and more. 

You can watch their film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxpjzOLVRR0&t=3s

We are chatting about how to feel like the hottest version of yourself! We cover hot girl hobbies, the mindset needed, how to handle rejection, why community matters, workout routines, balanced eating advice, living in gratitude, magic, how to dress for yourself, and how to do makeup. 

We also nibble romantasy, Las Culturistas, macros, flying, anti-depressants, witchcraft, botox, acotar

Chala Hunter, the intimacy coordinator of Heated Rivalry, joins us on this week's episode! 

We chat about intimacy coordinating and what it entails, how heated rivalry’s intimacy differed from other shows, how consent is centered while filming, the art of saying no, Heated Rivalry’s cinematography, the teamwork that went into making a safe environment, funny BTS moments, the intimacy process, how much of the intimacy is choreographed, the amazing acting done by Connor, Hudson, Francois and Robbie, how the show creates the kind of world we want to see, queer love, and more! 

We also nibble on acting, smelly armpits, working in TV, being an assistant in Hollywood, puritan culture, berries, single-use plastic, etc. 

Jesse Townes is on the show, and we are talking about Heated Rivalry!! Because we are obsessed, and it's an amazing way to talk about different relationships! We cover yearning, Shane and Ilya's attachment styles, the little details of the show we love, the sexy scenes, the club montage, the cottage, Scott/Kip, My moon my man, Rose, and basically every part of the show. 

We also nibble on dyslexia, how much money you make in TV, Quinn, frotting, Ryan Murphy, wedding, Jane Austin Period Drama, Rain fall showers, shower sex. 

HEATED RIVALRY, BABY!!! Jesse Townes (the world's biggest Heated Rivalry fan) is on the pod today, and we are walking through the first three episodes of HR. We cover the small moments you might have missed, break down the relationship dynamics and intimate scenes, how masculinity is represented, fandoms and parasocial relationships, why women love the show, and how HR is different than anything else on TV right now. 

We also nibble on: adderall psychosis, Traitors, the patriarchy, the Golden Globes, Smartless, and more. 

Niki, from the Double Teamed Podcast, joins us to talk about her debut novel- The Book Of Lovers! We cover smut books and exploring your fantasies, the ENM community, and when ENM turns back to monogamy, sex parties, kn1fe play, situationships, group sex, detaching from the outcome, and more. 

We also nibble on: twilight, vampires, romantasy, mates, twins, new years goals, polyester clothing, having kids, fast fashion, etc. 

Find the book here: https://amzn.to/3Nd6YTB

This week is an ask me anything episode, where I answer your questions about: the a-spot, plan b and emergency contraception, org@sming with a partner, Lake Wawasee, being a late-blooming lesbian, Cheex, booty stuff,  the uti vaccine trials, smut books, etc. 

We also nibble on breakups, holidays, flying, vaccines, astrology, and more. 

In this episode, we are talking all about Mormon wives season three!!! Aka, the best and worst reality TV show. We are diving into the Demi Drama, Jordan claiming he's being emasculated, Jessi's affair, Mikalaya's story and trauma, Taylor Frankie Paul as a star, and Dakota being a dumb dumb. 

Basically, we go through the entire season, and I share my thoughts very uncensored. 

We also nibble on burnout, Brimstone, Matt Rogers, holidays, responsive desire, low sex drive, The Bachelorette, embarrassment 

We are joined by actor and singer, Tiana Le, to talk about what it's like growing up in the industry! We cover how she stays grounded, how she fell in love with acting again, the state of the industry, going from playing a child to an adult, how to protect your mental health through rejection, focusing on the journey and not the outcome, and how to make it in the industry. 

We also nibble on golf, Big Shot, loneliness, coming of age during covid, meditating, hobbies, dating bad men, love bombing, and Zohran Mamdani

Dr. Ellen Kaufman, an AI and dating expert, joins us to discuss the current state of AI, how people are using it for dating, and what the future holds.  We cover if using AI to write your dating profile is considered catfishing,  how AI affects our mental health, why people are turning to AI companions, what happens when people trust AI instead of human connections, ChatGPT psychosis, and more. 

We also nibble on Gen Z vs. Millennial dating habits, puritan culture, Blake Lively, Waymo, Love Is Blind, the rise of conservative influencers, etc.