Now I Know How Joan of Arc Felt
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The girlies are back with a long-awaited Girlboss Summit where they explore the lore of two historical legendresses: Joan of Arc and Marie Skłodowska-Curie. Digressions include the consequences of shakin’ up ya life, our solemn duty to remind everyone about CTE, and of course, Hilaria Baldwin updates. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today....
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That’s Not Your Man, That’s Ted Bundy *TEASER*
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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the girlies play an exciting new game using your green and red flag submissions. Using a random generator, they create a person who has two green flags and one red. Then they decide — should one date this fictional mans? Digressions include inconveniently-timed Valentine’s Day dinner reservations and an exploration of what height makes a man short. Thank you Patreonite Charlie Wright for this idea! This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit...
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The 2025 Valentine Hotline
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The girlies open the Binchtopia Valentine Hotline once again to offer listeners advice for navigating the ups and down of love. Binchies around the world call in with important questions like: why do I always find myself dating older men? How do I escape a six year situationship? Why does my boyfriend only pay for things in cash? Plus, so much more! Digressions include the queen of Pakistan’s incredible press tour, whether or not we’ll be reading Joan Didion’s diary, and asking ourselves: is Kylie Kelce okay? If you're over 18 and you’d like to be matched with a Binchie near you,...
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Bangs Are For Evil People *TEASER*
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The girlies dive back into the mailbox trenches to read a plethora of your gagworthy moments and the aftermath of shaking up ya life! Digressions include the tragic Shakespearean figure of Hawk Tuah, exes who can’t stop shitting their pants and Julia accepting her crown as the #1 anti-situationship warrior. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
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What Are We Doing To Our DraftKings?
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The girlies explore one of the most destructive addictions gripping boyfriends everywhere — gambling. They dive into the history of games of “luck,” its lack of legislation and the unchecked rise of sports betting that is plaguing men today. Digressions include the flop of a film that is Emilia Perez, Hilaria Baldwin’s upcoming book and Julia’s Mohegan Sun journey. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER or text 800GAM for confidential support. This episode was produced by Julia Hava...
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I Don’t Ever Want to Be In A Situation *TEASER*
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The girlies dive into some of Hollywood’s most infamous celebrity feuds — Joan Didion vs Eve Babitz, Joan Crawford vs Bette Devis, Kim Cattrall vs Sarah Jessica Parker, and the recent lawsuits between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Digressions include Kim Cattrall’s scatting, Ryan Murphy being a constant threat to society, and the age-old pattern of women fighting over the worst man you’ve ever heard of. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and...
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How To Destroy A Celebrity
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In the first episode of the new year, the girlies explore the world of celebrity public relations — from the emergence of the modern celebrity to the intricacies of managing a public image. They discuss the storied history and secret theory of PR to answer the important questions: How do you destroy a celebrity’s image? Can it ever be rebuilt and if so, how? Is the key to image rehabilitation simply being a man? Plus, the girlies debut a fun new game, Can You Remember Why We Hated These Women? Digressions include revisiting the phenomenon of being woman’d, holding space for the name Tree...
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Shake Up Ya Life! w/ Nick Garros **TEASER**
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As a special 2025 treat, bestie of the pod, Nick Garros, returns for a truly unique episode recorded on Yom Kippur. Join Julia and Nick in starvation mode as they judge YOU on judgment day. Topics include the time Julia got gagged by a James Charles fan, Nick’s tiny home journey, advice for how to date a LOLer, a listener who really needs to get a restraining order, and so much more! This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today....
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The 2024 Pop Culture Round-up
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In the final episode of the year, the girlies celebrate 4 years of Binchtopia (!!!!!) and give their long-awaited pop culture recap of 2024’s most absurd moments. Digressions include the wool-less sweater epidemic, the Bible’s copyright laws, retractions on former Wicked slander and, of course, JoJo Siwa. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a...
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Santa's Surveillance State **TEASER**
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The girlies bring you a seasonal episode to discuss some terrifying Christmas lore — the Germanic tale of Krampus and the panopticon horror of the Elf on the Shelf. Digressions include our thoughts on the United Healthcare CEO shooter, why we should be shaming people more, and a quick digest of our recent nightmares. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
info_outlineThe girlies break down the establishments that plague our neighborhoods and corporatize our lunch hours: fast casual restaurants. From Cava to Chipotle, have we really elevated fast food or just made it more expensive? Digressions include a petty gripes section, the Olympics of transvestigation, and tens of thousands of rewards points.
This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza Mclamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Penelope Spurr.
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Server-less Restaurants Might Be the Future of Dining
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Sweetgreen makes boom at LA launch with performances by BANKS and Alvvays
Sweetgreen Marketing Strategy: Uncovering Key Ingredients Behind Growth
Sweetgreen stock soars after its IPO, valued at $5.5 billion
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