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Pairings is a conversation series about stories—on the page, on the screen, and in our heads. Moving between literature and pop culture, Amile & Phoebe explore how society, technology and online culture is shaping everyday life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 017: Please Like Me

    há 2 dias

    017: Please Like Me

    At last! Amile and Phoebe discuss Lena Dunham's hotly anticipated memoir, Famesick. They remember the cultural phenomenon that was Girls, reflecting on why its messy protagonists felt so jarring in a world of bandage dresses, millennial ambition & carefully curated femininity. As the conversation unfolds, they revisit the backlash directed at Lena from the moment she entered public life. Together, they unpack the harsh realities of fame, the impact of body image and the constant expectation of productivity. They also consider the appeal of the "cool guy" and society's tendency to deem certain women as off-putting. Or worse, merely "fine". This episode pairs well with: Famesick by Lena DunhamValley of the Dolls by Jacqueline SusannFrances Ha (2012), dir. Noah BaumbachLucky (song, 2000) by Britney Spears An Hervé Léger bandage dress you couldn't afford in 2012Deciding to retire your people pleasing tendenciesAn espresso martini made with an extra shot of espresso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17min
  2. 016: Killer Instinct

    8 de jun.

    016: Killer Instinct

    Amile and Phoebe discover one of the most provocative protagonists they've encountered in Imani Thompson’s debut, Honey. After a seemingly ordinary bee sting becomes a life-or-death trolley problem, they unpack Ysra's relationship with revenge and the men who cross her. From childhood memories of learning about "bases" to the everyday realities of misogyny and misogynoir, they explore the limits of male allyship. In Ysra, they encounter a woman who is equal parts principled, unhinged, and charming: someone determined to distance herself from what she percieves as the weaknesses of femininity, whilst imagining herself as a quasi-heroine of a deeply patriarchial world. If you're in need of a summer read, look no further. This episode pairs well with: Honey by Imani ThompsonMen Who Hate Women by Laura BatesCurry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case (Netflix), 2023Gone Girl (2014), dir. David FincherKeeping a spreadsheet of all the people who hurt youStealing your protégés work whilst having an affair with herCounting a Pimm's as 1 of your 5 a day Happy listening, A&P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19min
  3. 015: The Cost of Silence

    1 de jun.

    015: The Cost of Silence

    Beginning with the biblical story of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar, Amile & Phoebe trace the ways in which women’s choices have long been shaped by patriarchal forces. Phoebe reflects on her experience of growing up culturally Catholic in Ireland. She shares personal insights from her time volunteering with the Repeal the Eighth campaign and the stories that shaped public understanding of abortion access. They also turn to America, drawing parallels between Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries and Liberty University’s Godparent Home. Through the character of Bill Furlong in Clare Keegan’s Small Things Like These, they discuss what it means to act morally within systems built upon silence. Can small acts of courage ever truly be enough? This episode pairs well with: Small Things Like These by Clare KeeganThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Quiet Girl (Irish title: An Cailín Ciúin), 2022Liberty Lost (Audible Original podcast)Remembering Savita HalappanavarLighting a candle for someone you never met Happy listening, A&P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3min
  4. 014: Men Written By Women

    25 de mai.

    014: Men Written By Women

    Turning to Kennedy Ryan’s Reel, Amile & Phoebe discuss romantasy & the male romantic leads who populate these worlds. Alongside the fantasy of emotionally intelligent billionaires and artistically gfted providers, they discuss the blackness of Reel & the importance of specificity and lived experience in storytelling. Through Neevah’s health battles and Dessi Blue's adventures, they delight in the ways in which the characters are written with texture, vulnerability, and interiority. They ask whether the fantasy of the “perfect man” is really about romance at all or whether it’s simply about being seen. This episode pairs well with: Reel by Kennedy RyanScore by Kennedy RyanThe 40 Days of Dating Social ExperimentMen wearing slutty little reading glasses non-ironicallyA lychee martini with a single rose petal floating on top Happy listening, A&P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9min
  5. 013: Love Made Me Do It

    19 de mai.

    013: Love Made Me Do It

    Set between Martha’s Vineyard and New York’s Upper East Side, Strangers by Belle Burden initially feels worlds away. But as Amile & Phoebe unpack its themes of marriage, compromise, and reinvention, familiar pressures begin to emerge. Alongside the practical realities of divorce and prenups, they also interrogate the public response to Belle’s story, and the tendency to dismiss certain experiences. They discuss the pursuit of becoming “wifey” & whether it's ever worth losing yourself for love. This episode pairs well with: Strangers by Belle BurdenBEEF, Season 2 (2026, Netflix)Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing? Chanté Joseph, British Vogue.Knowing Klay Thompson because of Megan Thee StallionLooking in the mirror and saying, “Stand up, girl!”A glass of Provençal rosé, grown the same year you got married. Happy listening, A&P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5min
  6. 012: After the Fantasy

    12 de mai.

    012: After the Fantasy

    Amile and Phoebe continue their deep dive into Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear. Spoilers included this time! Using the novel as a springboard, they explore the tension between modern femininity and masculinity. Beginning with the backlash surrounding Emma Grede’s promo tour for Start With Yourself, they consider the pulls (pitfalls!) of girlboss messaging. As the conversation unfolds, they turn to the pressures placed on men to perform a version of “traditional” masculinity that may not come naturally to them, and the consequences of building family life around rigid ideals. This episode pairs well with: Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeEducated by Tara WestoverKeep Sweet: Pray & Obey (2026, Netflix)Watching someone slowly rebrand their entire life online.Searching for tinctures instead of antibiotics. Leave us a 5 star rating (and a comment) please! A&P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9min
  7. 011: Playing House

    4 de mai.

    011: Playing House

    For their first foray into fiction this season, Amile and Phoebe turn to Caro Claire Burke’s Yesteryear. Through the character of Natalie, a self-styled tradwife, they explore what it means to perform the role of the “perfect” woman, and why some versions of femininity are so addictive to consume online. As they unpack her story, they revisit themes from earlier episodes through a refreshed lens...from the second shift to motherhood and of course, the manosphere. This episode pairs well with: Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeEleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanUnchosen (2026 TV series)Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke (2025, Hulu)Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025, Netflix) Swapping your wholemeal loaf for sourdough.Praying that your raw milk is free from listeria. Make sure to read the book! A&P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20min
  8. 010: How Far Will You Go?

    27 de abr.

    010: How Far Will You Go?

    In the second of their Pixel Flesh deep dive, Amile and Phoebe turn to the idea of beauty maintenance. Comparing their TikTok algorithms, they discuss the shift towards more intensive, expensive and invasive forms of upkeep. They reflect on the ever-growing rejection of ageing and fatness, and the pressures that sustain these insecurities. Moving between viral advice, personal dilemmas, and cultural expectation, they consider what it means to invest in the face and body over time. From skincare and fitness to medications and injectables, how far are we willing to go? This episode pairs well with: Warning (poem) by Jenny JosephThe Year All My Friends Got Botox by E.Clein (The Cut, April 2026)The Substance (2024), dir. Coralie FargeatGetting a blepharoplasty without telling anyoneAn iced matcha with added collagen Happy listening, A&P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16min
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Pairings is a conversation series about stories—on the page, on the screen, and in our heads. Moving between literature and pop culture, Amile & Phoebe explore how society, technology and online culture is shaping everyday life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Amile & Phoebe
  • Anos de atividade
    2 mil
  • Episódios
    19
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