Best Brumm Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the Complexities of Go-to-Market Strategy with navigator Peter Brumme 1:02:30

7d ago1:02:30

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Summary The conversation explores the complexities of go-to-market strategy and the critical importance of product market fit. It delves into the stages of product development, the role of a lighthouse customer, and the significance of a well-orchestrated go-to-market plan. The discussion also highlights the pitfalls of not having a solid go-to-mar…

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Prof Frank Chindamo’s Story of Laugh MD and the Power of Bringing Laughter to Hospitals 43:53

3h ago43:53

43:53

Summary Professor Frank shares his journey from growing up in Queens to working at Saturday Night Live and starting his own company, Laugh MD. He discusses how his love for comedy helped him navigate a tough neighborhood and how he found his passion for film and writing. He also talks about the challenges he faced in the entertainment industry and …

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Mary Voss on the importance of having the right talent, a cohesive leadership team, and a strong company culture 42:18

2d ago42:18

42:18

Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews Mary Voss, an experienced HR professional, about the importance of human resources in startups. They discuss the factors that contribute to the success of early-stage companies, such as having the right talent, a cohesive leadership team, and a strong company culture. They also touch on the i…

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David Verrill and the Angel investing model and process for early stage financings 43:35

5d ago43:35

43:35

Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews David Verrill about angel investing in startups. They discuss the role of angels, the evolution of angel investing, and the benefits of a fund structure. They also touch on the importance of supporting first-time CEOs and the criteria for making successful investments. David shares his passio…

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Jothy's Story Part II: The Who Says I Can’t mindset — Memoir, TEDx talk, TV show, Foundation, Book, and this Podcast 45:26

9d ago45:26

45:26

Summary In part II of Jothy's story, he explains his theory on why people with disabilities tend to overachieve, highlighting traits such as insecurity, exceptionalism, and discipline. Jothy's motto, 'Who says I can't', has become a rallying cry for him and inspired a book, a TV show, and a non-profit organization. Jothy Rosenberg shares his experi…

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Jothy's Story Part I: From Childhood Cancer and Amputation to Startup Grit 21:52

12d ago21:52

21:52

Summary In Part I, Jothy shares his personal story of grit and resilience after losing his leg to bone cancer. He discusses how his grit developed through overcoming challenges and setbacks, such as learning to walk on crutches and eventually climb mountains on crutches. Then he had to deal with the other shoe dropping as the cancer spread three ye…

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B Randall Willis has Seen and Influenced the Evolution of Digital Media 40:04

14d ago40:04

40:04

Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews B Randall Willis, discussing topics such as the importance of a name, their backgrounds in Detroit and Boston, the evolution of digital media, the characteristics of successful startups, the role of processes in startups, and the importance of storytelling and grit in entrepreneurship. Takeaw…

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What's that Stench? NCOSE's Dirty Dozen List 42:39

15d ago42:39

42:39

Every year the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) puts out their Dirty Dozen List. Just this past April they put out their 2024 list. This is a list of mainstream entities that facilitate, enable, and even profit from sexual abuse and exploitation. “Sexual exploitation and abuse thrives across tech platforms and entities we use daily; t…

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Data Protection: The Focus of James Oliverio and his IdeaBox 43:40

16d ago43:40

43:40

Summary James Oliverio, founder of IdeaBox, shares his journey from working on Wall Street to starting his own company in the cybersecurity industry. He discusses the importance of separating the roles of CIO and security officer, and the need to quantify cyber risk. Oliverio explains how his company, IdeaBox, focuses on data protection and offers …

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ViziSmart is going after the $3.9B property management software market 43:49

21d ago43:49

43:49

Summary Bianca and Mirna, co-founders of ViziSmart, discuss their journey in creating an AI-powered property management solution. Bianca, originally an artist, became a property manager and experienced the stress and lack of work-life balance that came with it. She saw an opportunity to use AI to streamline communication and coordinate maintenance …

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Simplifying Logistics in the E-commerce Industry with founder Hugh Sinclair 37:52

24d ago37:52

37:52

Summary Hugh Sinclair, the founder of Commerce Blitz, discusses the challenges of logistics in the e-commerce industry and how his SaaS company provides a solution. He explains the importance of managing inventory and distribution to avoid missing sales and losing inventory. Sinclair emphasizes the need for simplicity in logistics software and how …

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Nick Kepler on the Challenges and Importance of Semiconductor Startups 44:59

29d ago44:59

44:59

Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg and Nick Kepler discuss various topics related to Silicon Valley, semiconductor startups, and the importance of grit. They touch on the history and evolution of Silicon Valley, the challenges faced by semiconductor startups, and the role of incubators like Silicon Catalyst. They also explore the persona…

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The Power of Networking and Building Connections for Steven Hudspeth 36:47

1M ago36:47

36:47

Summary Steven Hudspeth shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his upbringing in Arkansas and his military experience. He discusses the importance of resilience and not quitting, which he learned from his family and military training. Steven then talks about his transition into the restaurant industry and his rapid rise to managing multi…

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Dave Molenda is the epitome of the midwestern work ethic 38:10

1M ago38:10

38:10

Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg interviews Dave Molenda, discussing topics such as their Midwest roots, the importance of work ethic, and their entrepreneurial journeys. They also talk about the power of mindset and the impact of saying 'I can' versus 'I can't.' Dave shares his experience of starting and selling his first business and…

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The Importance of Trust in a startups legal agreements with attorney Melinda Brown 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg and Melinda Brown discuss their experiences working together at Draper and the challenges they faced in setting up a spin-off company. They talk about the importance of trust in legal agreements and the difficulties of navigating intellectual property ownership. They also touch on the complexities of in…

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The scrappy edtech innovator Kayvon Touran 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

Summary Kayvon Touran, co-founder of Zal.ai, shares his journey in the ed tech industry and the development of his company. He discusses the importance of working in an ambiguous environment and the influence it had on his career path. Kayvon explains how Zol.ai aims to enhance learning and development in the workforce by measuring skills and compe…

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The Grommet Founder Jules Pieri’s Philosophy of the Power of Saying Yes 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

Summary Jules, the founder of The Grommet, shares her journey from growing up in Detroit to starting and selling her company. She discusses the challenges she faced, including a lack of capital and competition from Amazon. Jules also talks about the acquisition of The Grommet by Ace Hardware and the future of the company. She then shares her experi…

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The city of Reno is the lighthouse customer shining a light for Dimitre Dintchev’s Galena Hill 56:48

2M ago56:48

56:48

Summary Dimitre shares his fascinating life journey, from growing up in Bulgaria and Nigeria to playing basketball in the United States and eventually founding Galena Hill. He discusses the pain points he experienced as a business owner and how it led him to develop an accounting intelligence system that integrates with Intuit QuickBooks. He also e…

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50 Shades of Sexism Reviews the Movie: Casablanca with Darina Neyret and Lorna Nakell 26:43

2M ago26:43

26:43

I Am My Passion Project has a new segment called, 50 Shades of Sexism! This new episode is a platform for co-hosts Darina Neyret and Lorna Nakell to apply a feminist lense to classic American Movies. You can have your favorite movies and think that they're non-threatening, charming, or "fun for the whole family" (as the trailer voice over would sug…

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Jonathan Becher has always had the vision and passion to be a leader 58:28

2M ago58:28

58:28

Summary In this conversation, Jothy Rosenberg and Jonathan Becher discuss various aspects of starting and running a company. They cover topics such as transitioning from theory to practice, the importance of customer-driven decision-making, the challenges of being a CEO, the significance of team building, and the role of strategic investors. They a…

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Big company innovation and being a lighthouse customer with Rob Oshana 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

Rob Oshana's Bio Rob has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University. Rob is currently SVP Software and Security Group at Analog Devices in Austin, TX. Previously he was Vice President Software Engineering, Research and Development, Edge Processing, NXP Semicon…

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Farming and startups share similarities explains Jessi Roesch 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

Summary Jessi Roesch, founder of Downland, discusses her journey from banking to starting a climate-smart farming marketplace. She highlights the similarities between farming and startups, such as the need for resilience, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the pursuit of a legacy. Jessi also explains the concept of regenerative agr…

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Michael Petersen is lifting the hood on the car repair industry for the benefit of car owners 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

Guest Bio for Michael Petersen Michael Petersen is a distinguished Founder, Engineer, and CXO who is recognized as a visionary Global High-Tech Product and Marketing Executive. His expertise lies in turning innovative ideas into profitable ventures. Currently leading Raise a Hood, Petersen is spearheading the transformation of the automotive repair…

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BONUS EP (Looking for signs with Joe Brumm) 59:24

3M ago59:24

59:24

Did you know it took nearly two years from Ludo Studio putting finishing touches on The Sign, to actually getting that biggest ever Bluey episode onto our screens?? So really, the fact that Kate and Mary interviewed Bluey creator Joe Brumm after the The Sign dropped on Sunday, and now you're getting the episode on Wednesday - pretty quick turnaroun…

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The World is a Better Place When Women Lead with Belinda Clemmensen 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

What are the ways that women are being held back from achieving their full potential as leaders in the workplace/in the world and how can we fix the broken system that created this inequity? Belinda Clemmensen is the author of the book, Women, Leadership, and Saving the World: Why Everything Gets Better when Women Lead, and the founder and CEO of W…

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Founder this and founder that with many-time startup founder Andrew Sutherland 49:15

3M ago49:15

49:15

Link to Jothy's site: http://jothyrosenberg.com Link to Podchaser to leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com This episode of Adventures on the Can Do has as our guest Andrew Sutherland Andrew is a veteran of 6 startups, starting with his first after school job as a kid growing up in silicon valley. He is a software engineer that has always worked…

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Getting startup legal matters done right with Gary Christelis 52:12

3M ago52:12

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Link to Jothy's site: http://jothyrosenberg.com Link to The Who Says I Can't Foundation (non-profit): https://whosaysicant.org Link to Podchaser to leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com This episode of Adventures on the Can Do is about those earliest days of formation when you have a small group of founders who have an idea that you all are cer…

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Steve McCarthy's family business for filmmaking 42:39

3M ago42:39

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Guest: Steve McCarthy Steve McCarthy is an Emmy Award winning network TV news producer and documentary filmmaker. A former staff producer for 60 Minutes, Dateline and CNN, he formed McCarthy Productions, Inc in 2001 and produced projects for 60 Minutes, Dateline, Charlie Rose, MSNBC, PBS, BBC America, Reuters and others. In 2006 he directed an inde…

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My Financial Girlfriend Talks Money Empowerment for Women with Lisa Brumm 45:06

3M ago45:06

45:06

In the rich man's world Ah, all the things I could do If I had a little money It's a rich man's world —Abba Ah, money... We all need it to support our daily lives and lifestyle dreams. Women don't make as much of it, and therefore aren't able to save as much of it. You might have an excellent relationship to it, or avoid talking about because it's …

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Lindy Nowak and her Up in a Day website design startup story 45:50

4M ago45:50

45:50

Link to Jothy's site: http://jothyrosenberg.com Link to Lindy's Up in a Day site: https://upinaday.co/ Link to Podchaser to leave a review: https://www.podchaser.com This episode of Adventures on the Can Do has as our guest Lindy Nowak Lindy Nowak is the founder of Up in a Day, a company building professional websites for small businesses without t…

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50 Shades of Sexism Reviews the Movie: Barbie with Darina Neyret and Lorna Nakell 36:07

4M ago36:07

36:07

I Am My Passion Project has a new segment called, 50 Shades of Sexism! This new episode is a platform for co-hosts Darina Neyret and Lorna Nakell to apply a feminist lense to classic American Movies. You can have your favorite movies and think that they're non-threatening, charming, or "fun for the whole family" (as the trailer voice over would sug…

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Photography: Beyond Toxic Beauty Standards with Darina Neyret 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

Are you a woman looking for a confidence boost that doesn't involve being hit on by a stranger in a bar? Have you been through some hardships and need a way to look at yourself in a more loving light? Are you already feelin' yourself and just wishing you could find the right talent to capture it on film. Well, I've got just the person who can help …

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Gotta Be Done's Mary does TONTS! 1:28:38

4M ago1:28:38

1:28:38

So Gotta Be Done has been missing in your podcast feed for a bit (and you better believe Mary and Kate are missing it too!) But of course they haven't stopped talking about Bluey in any/every other aspect of their lives, and for this special crossover, Mary talks about Bluey A LOT. Thank you TONTS host Claire Tonti for sharing the mic, over to her …

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Online Dating: Safety Tips for Women with Michelle Traub 49:50

5M ago49:50

49:50

What is going on in the online dating world? Is it full of empathetic/loving men, the ghosts of princes, or narcissists trying to make you feel like a rube? In this episode of I Am My Passion Project author Michelle Traub shares insights and tips that will help keep women dipping their toes into online dating, or those already fully immersed in the…

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Creating Safe Networking Spaces for Women with Dill Ward 41:08

5M ago41:08

41:08

Dill Ward's great passion is creating energized & joyful social events that build community, inspire business development, and promote the work of women with her organization called Women with Moxie, courageous women in business. After hosting over 250 events both in person and online, Dill still sees a great need for women to continue to gather, l…

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50 Shades of Sexism Reviews the Movie, Love Actually (part 2) with Lorna Nakell and Darina Neyret 37:05

5M ago37:05

37:05

I Am My Passion Project has a new segment called, 50 Shades of Sexism! This new episode is a platform for co-hosts Darina Neyret and Lorna Nakell to apply a feminist lense to classic American Movies. You can have your favorite movies and think that they're non-threatening, charming, or "fun for the whole family" (as the trailer voice over would sug…

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50 Shades of Sexism Reviews the Movie, Love Actually with Lorna Nakell and Darina Neyret 27:29

5M ago27:29

27:29

I Am My Passion Project has a new segment called, 50 Shades of Sexism! This new episode is a platform for co-hosts Darina Neyret and Lorna Nakell to apply a feminist lense to classic American Movies. You can have your favorite movies and think that they're non-threatening, charming, or "fun for the whole family" (as the trailer voice over would sug…

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Let's Redesign the World as a Better and Safer Place for Women with Lorna Nakell 15:22

5M ago15:22

15:22

The current population of the world is approximately 8 billion people. That’s a lot. That’s a lot of people like you and me living through some challenges; shuffling about, making decisions, building things, eating, pooping, having sex... Of that 8 billion people, 50.5% are male and 49.5% are female. That seems pretty equal right—almost half and ha…

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Reclaiming the Holidays after Betrayal with Heidi Kinsella 50:43

7M ago50:43

50:43

While the holidays can be challenging for many folks for a variety of reasons (dealing with travel, having to spend time with extended family that you might not get along with, trying to stay on track with eating and spending money, etc.) it can be especially hard for couples who are additionally dealing with recovery from betrayal trauma. I'm talk…

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BONUS EP (Play, Development, and the Importance of Being Bingo) 44:59

7M ago44:59

44:59

It's not often an episode of Gotte Be Done has required reading... but when there's three developmental scientists putting Bluey under the microscope, then of course we're all diving in! Mary's joined in the wagon by Dr Molly Scott, Research Scientist in Playful Learning at Temple University, Aria Gastón-Panthaki, Research Coordinator for Children'…

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BONUS EP (Gotta Be Done Back and Bluey Fest!) 40:49

8M ago40:49

40:49

Gotta Be Done's been on a break, but Mary and Kate just couldn't keep mum for BLUEY FEST! (For international types, that's the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's celebration of five years since Bluey launched... and the top 100 episodes as voted by Australia!) So, the girls have got the somewhat-broken-down wagon back together, for a lap through…

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Pizza Girls (aka We’ve Covered a Lot of Pizza Feelings) 56:33

11M ago56:33

56:33

Recently listener Matthew in London emailed Gotta Be Done to ask when the Pizza Girls recap was coming. And Mary and Kate laughed because they'd totally recorded that back in February 2023... and then stopped laughing, because Mary had forgotten to release it. So, strap yourselves in kid, for all the late-summer reminiscing, fresh-new-year-misty-ey…

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Cricket II (aka It’s Gonna Take More than a Tea Towel) 37:21

11M ago37:21

37:21

Yep, Gotta Be Done is still talking about Cricket... in this second-half recap, and in Mary and Kate's for real life generally! More music, more obscure cricketenalia, more Rusty love, and the tightrope walk of encouraging your kids without overwhelming them (that Rusty's Dad makes look easy!) Plus, a good guess at when Australia might see the last…

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Cricket I (aka How Many Innings Will This Take and Also What’s an Innings?) 50:10

11M ago50:10

50:10

It's more than a year since Bluey creator Joe Brumm told Gotta Be Done a cricket episode was coming... which is even longer than the average game of cricket! Kate (vessel of cricketing knowledge) and Mary (cricketing knowledge vacuum) explore the whys and wherefores of the deeply weird (but supremely strategic) game of cricket. And how the never-en…

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SOUND BITE | 'Ask Ritchie', some big work wins and...bodily moments... 23:38

12M ago23:38

23:38

A soundbite episode to round off a quick season! The girls are taking a mini-break, tweaking the poddy and working out a better way to balance poddy life with family life. When they return, an exciting new segment 'Ask Ritchie' will be coming with them! So while they are off, send in your tech questions and Ritchie from @s_t_u_d_i_o_u_s will answer…

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Smoochy Kiss (aka Maybe That’s the Fairytale and This Is the Reality) 55:59

12M ago55:59

55:59

So Gotta Be Done isn't here to call out annoying habits - but if Smoochy Kiss goes there, do Mary and Kate maybe kind of have to?! From what (on earth) Bandit's doing in his first scene, to best kitchen weaponry that's not too weapony (and how saucepan lids pre-date shields, actually?!), crimes against laundry sinks, boxes big enough for grown-ups,…

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RITCHIE JAY ALLUM from Studious chats home studio tips, tech, networking, Source Connect and connection of the human kind 1:12:59

1y ago1:12:59

1:12:59

This week, Chloe and Holly sit down for a techy chat with RITCHIE JAY ALLUM of Studious, and get their learn-y hats on. Ritchie's wealth of knowledge and down-to-earth nature makes this ep one to tune into if you're looking for trustworthy advice on all things technical when it comes to VO. First up, even though they said they wouldn't, the ladies …

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Dirt (aka Need a Redemption Arc in Our Lives) 58:32

1y ago58:32

58:32

Gotta Be Done is back after a break, and redeeming oneself is the theme of this recap - in all the ways. Morning, Wendy! Memories of mud piles and doubts about overly-clean modern life (is Insta to blame??), and is that dirt under fingernails, or potential neural connections? Oh, and what IS a chow chow? Well if a dog and a lion had a very adorable…

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SOUND BITE | is social media worth it, webbed toes, mental health and checking in 35:13

1y ago35:13

35:13

It's sound bite time! (aka time for Holly and Chloe to have a chat). Warning! Some explicit content, so put your ear pods in if little people are around! Much to Chloe's dismay the segment 'One work win, one life win and one moment that made me feel human' is now a WHOLE (reoccurring) episode. If you are scared of foot talk....don't listen BUT if y…

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How our Pornified Culture Grooms Girls to be Sex Objects, with Dr. Gail Dines 51:14

1y ago51:14

51:14

I know you might have thought that season 1 was done, but here we are with a bonus episode. For this episode I interview the renowned expert on our pornified culture, Dr. Gail Dines. During our lively conversation she explains how girls and women are forced by our society into one of two roles: we're either be f*ckable, or invisible. What do you ch…

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