When in Doubt, Pick C

When in Doubt, Pick C

By Sophie Le & Lindsay JonesSociety & Culture
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When in Doubt, Pick C episodes

  • Which historical ruler's education best prepared them for leadership?

    This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, it's time to hit the books as Sophie and Lindsay examine some of history's most well-educated rulers to find out how much their educations contributed to their successes. Is it possible to prepare yourself to be a great king/queen? Is there a school out there with a decent Royalty program? All this and more anon! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support + Show Notes: patreon.com/pickCpodcast 

    1 hr
  • What's the best "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale?

    This week on When in Doubt Pick C, join Lindsay and Sophie as they discuss tales of romance, shape-shifting, and...problematic gender roles? Which fairy tale about animal spouses will win their hearts? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast

    47 min
  • What's the least understood ramification of Black slavery?

    SPECIAL ALERT: We have A GUEST! Kyndhal Stewart is a Black activist and entrepreneur who joins us for this special episode of When in Doubt, Pick C. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which means it's time to talk about the truly twisted legacy of racism, Black slavery, and how it continues to impact Black lives now. (CONTENT WARNING: frank discussions of abuse, racism, homophobia, and food and body image issues.) //// Find Kyndhal at @blackmad0nna on Twitter and @kyndhalstewart on Instagram. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: now also on Patreon!

    1 hr 16 min
  • What was our favorite book published in 2019?

    In the third episode (...long story) of Season 2's Opening Extravaganza, lifelong bookworms Lindsay and Sophie talk books, books, and more books! What did they read in 2019? How did they do on their reading goals? Where have they been finding diverse authors and stories? Listen in to find out! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: now also on Patreon!

    59 min
  • Which Chinese "bad queen" least deserves her reputation? -- Bad Queens Pt. 2

    On the first episode of season 2, Sophie and Lindsay return to the question of bad queens, this time in China. Join us as we travel back through history to some of the baddest, most murderous queens to find out who got a bad rap, and who deserves her reputation.  /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: now also on Patreon! 

    52 min
  • Who's the worst horseman of the apocalypse?

    As we reach the very end of When In Doubt, Pick C’s very first season (!!!!), it’s time to contemplate the End of Days and figure out whether the world as we know it will go out with a bang or a whimper. One thing to be sure of: WiDPC’s not going anywhere—season 2 starts January 6! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

    59 min
  • What's the most interesting Western holiday tradition?

    In Part 2 of our Season One Finale Extravaganza, it's time to break out the holly and the ivy as Lindsay and Sophie compare some of the Western world's (read: America's) weirdest and wonderful-est holiday traditions! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

    55 min
  • What's the best Cinderella story ever committed to film?

    What better way to start FINALE WEEK than by throwing a ball?! In Part 1 of our Season 1 Finale Extravaganza, Sophie and Lindsay talk Cinderella movies, fraught step-parent-child relationships, and the magic in the making of happy endings. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

    58 min
  • What's the worst physical trapping of modern femininity?

    This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, it's time to smash the patriarchy as Lindsay and Sophie unpack all the ways in which Societal Expectations have literally and physically hampered the lives of women. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

    57 min
  • What's the best historical reference in Avatar: The Last Airbender?

    Long ago, the four nations lived in harmony. Then, everything changed when Lindsay and Sophie went poking around in search of the most scintillating historical references in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. Which one will have the power to defeat the Fire (/Melon) Lord? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

    56 min

About When in Doubt, Pick C

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Welcome to When in Doubt, Pick C, where we (Sophie & Lindsay) tackle the big questions in feminism, pop culture, and history. Come learn with us - new episodes every other Monday!