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Our amazing guest Kasey leads the conversation on American Girl, the dolls that defined a generation of playtime. We talk about the stages of educational and empathetic development, representation in toys and the darkness of American history. Tangents include...

- the unacknowledged difficulty of learning to read 

- the consequences of the concerning rise of iPad kids  

- the events of 9/11, i guess?

tw: sexual references (...obviously) 

Our fabulous guest Jaylene leads the conversation on the growth of erotica produced by and for women. We talk about fan fiction, healthy sexual dynamics and women driven fantasies. Less serious tangents include... 

- The romantic appeal of Brazil 

- Harry Styles's hero's journey as "the world's boyfriend" 

- The definitive hierarchy of Danish supermarket chains (iykyk)

Our glorious guest Kat returns to continue the conversation on One Direction's impact on young women during the height of their fame. 

Less serious tangents include...

- Growing popularity and variety of erotic literature

- Having 'problematic faves' (e.g. Matty Healy) 

- Reminiscing over Topshop's high street hegemony 

Our glorious guest Kat leads the conversation on One Direction's impact on young women and the dis/advantages of having access to endless content during their developmental years. 

Less serious tangents include... 

- the flood of Americans moving to London 

- the hell of teenage social dynamics 

- explaining 'internet friends' to your parents 

This episode was so juicy we made it into a two parter - enjoy!

Our brilliant guest Zara leads the conversation on the Kardashian's impact on culture, beauty and the nature of celebrity.

Less serious tangents include... 

tw: mental health, body dysmorphia & sexual abuse 

Our incredible guest Hannah leads the conversation on Katniss Everdeen's impact on confidence & resilience in the face of hardship. 

Less serious tangents include....

- Hypochondriac crashouts 

- Making friends as an adult 

- Misogynist double standards in sports 

and the all important question...is it possible to be hot whilst wearing a balaclava?