Best Aubrey Gordon Podcasts (2024)

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Making Worlds Preview: Dimension 20 with Lucia Lorenzi and Clare Mulcahy 47:42

1h ago47:42

47:42

Material Girls is on Spring Break! But don't fret! We unlocked an episode of Making Worlds, our Patreon-exclusive video podcast hosted by Hannah McGregor. Making Worlds is dedicated to the liberatory possibilities of other worlds! In each episode Hannah speaks with a guest (or two) about a sci-fi, fantasy, speculative fiction, or magical realism te…

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Celeste Barber Returns 1:01:55

39m ago1:01:55

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Jameela welcomes comedian and actor Celeste Barber (Netflix’s Wellmania) back to the podcast to talk about her relationship with her mental health, what themes are emerging in her life this year about the old work-life balance, and together they ask “Should we face our fears?”, “Have you named your inner bully?” and the biggest one that will never …

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Civil War + Kirsten Dunst + Alex Garland | Back to Black | Melancholia (2011) 1:33:07

1d ago1:33:07

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On this week’s show, director Alex Garland and star Kirsten Dunst join us to discuss their hot button-pushing actioner Civil War, Sam Taylor-Johnson does Amy Winehouse a gross disservice in the disastrous biopic, Back to Black, and in Film Club, we revisit Lars von Trier’s end-of-the-world relationship drama from 2011, Melancholia. Regular host Lei…

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Material Concerns: Disney Bonus Pt. I 27:53

14h ago27:53

27:53

Like the serious academics they are, Hannah and Marcelle not only researched Disney in academic journals, they also went to the happiest place on earth! They made custom Theodor Adorno t-shirts, scooped Marcelle's eight-year-old and Gender Playground co-host, Raimi Marx, and wen on their way! In this bonus episode, they answer your questions about …

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The Age of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell 1:04:23

4d ago1:04:23

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Join Jameela and author, linguist & podcast host Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) for a conversation about the inner workings of our human brains: our anxieties, information overload and how we cannot manifest our way out of poverty, illness or the apocalypse. You’ll hear why we are obsessed with nostalgia, fandom and parasocial relationships an…

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Evil Does Not Exist | Monkey Man + Dev Patel | A Bittersweet Life (2005) 1:02:14

5d ago1:02:14

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the latest Hamaguchi, Evil Does Not Exist. We also review action thriller Monkey Man and Hannah Strong spoke to its director and star Dev Patel. Finally, for film club we watched Dev Patel’s pick, A Bittersweet Life. Joining host Leila Latif are film critics Mike McCahill and Kambole Campbell. Truth & Movies …

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Jamie Oliver 1:02:52

5d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

In the 2000s, Jamie Oliver made a big splash with his work reforming kids’ meals in the UK and US. Was his work wicked slammin’, or just proper rustic? Support us: Hear bonus episodes on Patreon Donate on PayPal Get Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and more Buy Aubrey's book Listen to Mike's other podcast Links! BBC Profile - Jamie Oliver Jamie…

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Securely Attached - Why Relationship Patterns Matter with Eli Harwood aka Attachment Nerd 40:45

7d ago40:45

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Close relationships set the tone for how we experience love and security. Yet, keeping those relationships healthy is rarely easy. Fortunately, Attachment Theory researchers have spent decades scrutinizing why we connect the way we do and what actions help make friendships, partnerships, and family bonds flourish. For therapist, mama, and author El…

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Minnie Driver 1:05:20

8d ago1:05:20

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Jameela welcomes actress Minnie Driver (About a Boy, Good Will Hunting) for a vulnerable and candid conversation about modern parenting, the superpower of growing older, and what #metoo and #timesup did and didn’t change for her and her peers working in Hollywood. You’ll also hear some sage and life changing advice she received from Carrie Fisher a…

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Disney x Pinkwashing 1:02:19

8d ago1:02:19

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What drove Hannah and Marcelle to go to Disneyland? And what is with all the rainbow Mickey ears? And where does pinkwashing end and real change begin? Tune into this episode about the happiest place on earth to find out! In this episode, Marcelle leads Hannah through a history of the term pinkwashing. She then draws on an article by Karine Duplan …

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | The Sweet East | Dyn Amo (1972) 1:01:07

12d ago1:01:07

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss the fifth instalment in the MonsterVerse franchise, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Then we move into lyrical independent fare with Sean Price Williams’ The Sweet East and his choice for Film Club, 1972’s Dyn Amo. Joining host Leila Latif are Little White Lies Editor David Jenkins and writer and broadcaster …

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Level Up Your Mindset with Rob Dial 1:07:40

17d ago1:07:40

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This week Jameela is joined by Rob Dial (The Mindset Mentor Podcast) to talk about how his own generational trauma informed his career path blending neurology, neurobiology, psychology, early childhood development, and cognitive behavioral therapy to better understand how the brain and body work together. They cover procrastination and motivation a…

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Immaculate + Michael Mohan | The Delinquents | Black Narcissus (1947) 1:11:12

19d ago1:11:12

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On Truth & Movies this week, get into the latest in nun horror with Sydney Sweeney vehicle Immaculate and host Leila Latif spoke to its charming director Michael Mohan. We also review anti-capitalist caper The Delinquents and finally, for film club, its a return to the nunnery with 1947’s Black Narcissus. Joining host Leila Latif are the film criti…

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Brave Expression with Africa Brooke 1:18:24

21d ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Jameela welcomes Africa Brooke (“Beyond The Self” Podcast Series) to discuss the collective sabotage of call out culture, what Africa did as she realized how intolerant her own audience had become, and what we can learn from Carl Jung about online personas and how we behave online. In this important conversation, they also talk about their own iden…

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Athleisure x Optimization with Anne Helen Petersen 1:01:37

21d ago1:01:37

1:01:37

We're thrilled to be joined by Anne Helen Petersen for this episode about the popularity of athleisure! If you don't already know, Anne Helen Petersen (she/her) is the incredible writer, journalist and recovering academic behind the beloved newsletter Culture Study. She is the host of a brand new podcast of the same name and the author of four book…

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Drive Away Dolls | Banel & Adama + Ramata Toulaye-Sy | Bad Girls Go To Hell (1965) 1:00:55

26d ago1:00:55

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Ethan Coen’s raucous road movie Drive Away Dolls. We’re also reviewing tragic romance Banel & Adama, and David Jenkins spoke to its wonderful director Ramata Toulaye-Sy about her striking debut. Finally, for film club it's more complicated women in Bad Girls Go To Hell. Joining host Leila Latif are Laura Venn…

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Unfiltered: AMA with Grace Campbell 58:34

29d ago58:34

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Jameela is joined by her good friend UK comedian Grace Campbell for another hilarious Ask Me Anything and the pair dig deep into your questions about dating and relationships. Unfiltered advice on questions like how to tell if you’re dating a narcissist, how to approach people in real life without being too flirty or giving any ick, and what to do …

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Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World + Radu Jude | Origin | Pinky (1949) 1:18:43

1M ago1:18:43

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On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss Radu Jude’s powerful, experimental dark comedy Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World and spoke to the director Radu Jude about his award-winning film. Then we review Ava DuVernay’s equally ambitious look at the work of Isabel Wilkerson in Origin. Finally, for film club its Elia Kazan’s look at whit…

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COVID Conspiracies 1:27:39

1M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

What was missing from America's pandemic response? According to the internet, a sunshine vitamin, a malaria treatment and a whole lot of horse paste. Thanks to Health Nerd (Substack) for helping us fact-check this episode! And thanks to Abby Mahler (Twitter, Tiktok) for help with the research on hydroxychloroquine! Support us: Hear bonus episodes o…

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Countering Misinformation about Later Stage Abortions with Asha Dahya 47:52

1M ago47:52

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This episode features stories about pregnancy loss and birth trauma so please take care while listening or join us next time. Jameela welcomes producer, TEDx speaker and founder of GirlTalkHQ.com, Asha Dahya for a compassionate and eye-opening conversation about why people have abortions in the later stages of pregnancy. The two discuss the politic…

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Gilmore Girls x Normporn with Karen Tongson 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

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For this episode, we're joined by the incredible Karen Tongson, Professor of Gender & Sexuality Studies, English, and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. She is the author of Why Karen Carpenter Matters and Relocations: Queer Suburban Imaginaries. Her newest book, normporn: Queer Viewers and the TV That Soothes Us…

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Dune: Part 2 + Denis Villeneuve | Spaceman + Adam Sandler & Paul Dano 1:25:34

1M ago1:25:34

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Will I Ever Have Sex Again with Sofie Hagen 54:50

1M ago54:50

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Jameela is joined by comedian and author Sofie Hagen to celebrate their new book “Will I Ever Have Sex Again?” with a candid and hilarious conversation. The pair discuss where the pressure to have sex comes from, the universal themes that unite people when they’re not having sex, and what Sofie learned while researching and writing the book, includ…

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What is ARFID Anyway? Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder with Dr. Michelle Jones 35:37

2M ago35:37

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Today, we investigate Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) - a diagnosis that can be as confusing as its name suggests… But fear not! We are lucky to have Dr. Michelle Jones as our guide. As a clinical psychologist who studied ARFID since it first became a diagnosis, she's uniquely qualified to distill years of research into succinct e…

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Announcing season two of This American Ex-Wife the podcast! 25:49

2M ago25:49

25:49

Last year, we made a 10-episode season of this podcast and we are so proud of how it turned out. And want to make one more!! Please fill out the survey to let us know the topics you want us to cover, the people you want us to talk to, ways to support the show, and any other ideas you want to share. We are listening. Here is a link to the survey! Oh…

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P*rn and Social Sex with Cindy Gallop (Re-Release) 1:13:22

2M ago1:13:22

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We're revisiting this incredible episode with MakeLoveNotP*rn's Cindy Gallop, as Jameela shares an exciting announcement. Jameela & Cindy discuss loving the single life, how she discovered a gap in the porn market, why “social sex” is the answer to the porn industry’s problems, the importance of sex education at every age, love as a kink, the patri…

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Sweet Potato Fries x Food Imperialism 1:03:54

2M ago1:03:54

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Remember about fifteen years ago when we all went a little nuts for sweet potato fries? What was going on there? Well it turns out, that beloved appetizer was more than a tasty treat circa 2007. In this episode, Marcelle leads Hannah through research about the “orange-flesh sweetpotato” and its relationship to GMOs, cash crops, fat phobia and food …

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Bonus episode: An excerpt from This American Ex-Wife 11:10

2M ago11:10

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Surprise! Here are the first 10 minutes from the first chapter of my book, This American Ex-Wife. It’s a clip from the audiobook, which I narrate myself. I recorded the audiobook during a blizzard and an arctic freeze, and at some point, you can hear my throat start getting scratchy with a cold. I managed to get through with an ungodly amount of co…

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Perfect Days | The Taste Of Things + Juliette Binoche | Bob Marley: One Love 1:17:24

2M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

On Truth & Movies this week Wim Wenders paints a portrait of a quiet existence in Perfect Days, food is the language of Love in The Taste of Things and David Jenkins spoke to its radiant star Juliette Binoche. We also chat some of the highlights of the upcoming Berlin Film Festival and Bob Marley’s musical biopic One Love. Joining host Leila Latif …

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"Sourdough dads" with Virginia Sole Smith 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

In this episode, Lyz and best-selling author and journalist behind the popular newsletter, Burnt Toast, Virginia Sole Smith read your email and talk bodies, love, sourdough dads, and divorce. This is the last week to PREORDER your copy of This American Ex-Wife. Show notes: * Read Virginia’s amazing newsletter Burnt Toast. * Also, Virginia and Sara …

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Ask Jameela Anything with LalalaLetMeExplain 52:47

2M ago52:47

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Your burning relationship questions are answered in this episode as Jameela is joined by the UK’s famous anonymous Agony Aunt, dating educator, author & social worker LalalaLetMeExplain. Jameela and Lala cover a full range of topics including breaking up with your friends, what to expect if you’re new to the dating scene post-divorce, how to be a s…

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The Iron Claw | Jeanie Finlay & Aubrey Gordon | Occupied City + Steve McQueen & Bianca Stigter | The Wrestler (2008) 1:40:11

2M ago1:40:11

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On a truly epic episode of Truth & Movies we discuss Sean Durkins's wrestling tragedy The Iron Claw, Steve McQueen’s documentary on the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Occupied City and for film club revisit Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. We also have interviews with documentary filmmaker Jeanie Finlay and the subject of her latest film Aubrey Gord…

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"The heartbreak years" with Minda Honey 53:18

2M ago53:18

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We want independence. We want respect. We want love and relationships. We live our lives trying to cultivate these qualities. But as Minda Honey points out, we also live in a world that doesn’t prioritize our wants. Less than two weeks until the book comes out! So preorder This American Ex-Wife. It’s the best way to support this work. Show notes: *…

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Dungeons and Dragons x Ludology 1:11:28

2M ago1:11:28

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Do you play D&D? Do you have a friend who does, but you don't totally *get* what it is? Did you see the recent film Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and think "wow, that role playing game went MAINSTREAM!?" Then this episode is sure to satisfy your curiosity about this zeitgeisty game! Hannah, who herself plays D&D, leads Marcelle through …

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Zeze Millz 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

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Jameela celebrates the 200th episode of the podcast with the outspoken and unapologetic cultural commentator, UK presenter and Youtube star, Zeze Millz! Jameela chats with Zeze about where her activism started (and how it defined her voice as a third-generation Black-British woman), the importance of disagreement and debate in modern media and how …

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The Zone Of Interest | American Fiction + Cord Jefferson and Jeffrey Wright | Bamboozled (1994) 1:17:09

2M ago1:17:09

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"Lyzistrata" with Donna Zuckerberg 46:19

2M ago46:19

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In the ancient play Lysistrata women withhold sex as a means of ending the Peloponnesian War. And the logic – using sex as a shaping force in marriages – is widespread both in self-help books and right-wing subreddits. Academic Donna Zuckerberg has written about the appropriation of the Classics by misogynistic groups and weighs in on Lysistrata, l…

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Material Concerns: Wonka and Twilight Bonus Pt. I 36:57

2M ago36:57

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There was so much more to say about Wonka and Twilight. In Part I of this bonus episode (aka a 'Material Concern' episode), we talk about fatphobia in children's literature, the "representation" of indigeneity in Stephanie Meyer's the Twilight Saga, and so much more. If you enjoy this episode, head over to Patreon.com/ohwitchplease for Part II! The…

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How To Read People with Annie Särnblad 50:31

2M ago50:31

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Jameela is joined by author & anthropologist Annie Särnblad - known as the human lie detector - who has built her career starting in anthropology and corporate strategy to being Facial Action Coding System (FACS) certified, meaning she can decode 10,000 muscle combinations in human expression. Annie and Jameela talk about top micro expressions to s…

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"Claim your name and hotness" with Aubrey Hirsch 47:46

3M ago47:46

47:46

Aubrey Hirsch was in a hospital bed. She had just birthed her first child and found herself having to argue with a nurse over whether her last name Hirsch could be her child’s last name. In that instance and more, Hirsch shatters the notion that heterosexual parents have the same powers in the relationship. Show notes: * Read Aubrey’s essay for Tim…

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