The Dick Effect

The Dick Effect

The Dick Effect is a podcast that aims to decode the language of our society. Our everyday language is peppered with phrases that we don't think about before using. Whether it's men to women, women to women, men to men, people to people, there are dick things that we say to each other. We want to talk about this language, look at where it comes from and ask you all, just take a second to think about what it means to you before you use it again. Women swearing is so unladylike! Boys will be boys! Ah give us a smile love! I'm not like other girls! You'll feel different when it's your own! Grow some balls man! Are you on your period or something? Girls with tattoos are sluts! She's just a prick tease! What were you wearing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 20/07/2022

    Going Viral, the Strangest of Things

    In this episode, Abigail unpacks what it's like to go viral. A video on her science-themed TikTok blew up, clocking up 1 million in less than a week. We talk about how misinformation is amplified by the algorithm on social media, whereas factual content is left drifting far behind.  We also dip into the conspiracy theory that pushed her to make the viraltok. Spoiler alert... It's CERN and how they've opened portals to different dimensions. Double spoiler alert, CERN haven't done that! We will also take a break over the Summer to research some dickish things to come back with a new format for the Dick Effect! We feel that often when we cover a topic, there is much we have to miss out on due to time constraints, So we will come back with a series with more guests who will help us to explore the dickish things in society. Big love. And we will be back soon. Abigail and Megan. x Please follow and subscribe to us:  Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect On TikTok and Insta... Abigail's Science @alexjamessays Megan's Sibling Loss @sibling.loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  2. 06/07/2022

    Let's let go of the F*uckery with a meditation (Again)

    This is a repost! We are taking a break from our usual schedule because life is pretty lifey, so we are practicing what we preach and doing some well needed self-care. Megan is going to lead us through a meditation to 'let go of the fuckery.' We all need it right?? A very short meditation to relax, chill and journey to the land of zero f***s. In case you want to hear some of Megan's other Meditations you can find them here. Let us know what you think! We'll be back very soon with a main episode. Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  3. 22/06/2022

    Gatekeeping & Fandoms

    Toxic fandoms, gatekeepers of pop culture, gamergate and celebrity crushes gone bad. This week we're looking at the dangers of fandoms and the level some people will go to out of loyalty to their obsession. Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us. Please follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect And remember, we can all be dicks sometimes! Resources and reading from this episode: What is gamergate? - Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 33m

  4. 08/06/2022

    Dick Picks #14: Pressies, platty jubes, vajay-jays & science trolls

    It's our June Dick Picks! It's time for a round of what's going on in society today! This time we rant about life, celebrations, downstairs bits and trolls: Why do only matchings and hatchings get pressies? Why do childfree peeps not get celebrated for their life choices??Why does the Queen get tonnnes of money celebrating her when people are going to freeze?The book about vaginas that shook Megs (Vagina Obscura by Rachel E. Gross)Abi's getting tik-tok famous and we talk about how some peeps feel to need to try to prove her wrong! Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  5. 25/05/2022

    Fast Fashion

    This months DCK effect is about Fast Fashion We talk about how we are F-ing up the planet and people's mental and physical health all to wear some threads. Why is fashion so quick? What's going on with the companies that swamp the market with new clothes every week? Why do we feel we need to buy new things to go to an event? Is there a way to redeem ourselves or are we just F'd? Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us. Please follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect And remember, we can all be dicks sometimes! Resources and reading from this episode: Documentary The True Cost - Andrew Morgan Articles The History of fast fashionWhere Do Your Charity Shop Donations Really Go? - GraziaFast Fashion’s Environmental Impact: The True Price Of Trendiness - Delilah SmithCampanale C, Massarelli C, Savino I, Locaputo V, Uricchio VF. A Detailed Review Study on Potential Effects of Microplastics and Additives of Concern on Human Health. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020;17(4):1212. Published 2020 Organisations Sojo - Alterations and repairsTraid - A charity that TRAID tackles the negative social and environmental impacts of producing, consuming and wasting clothes by Do you have any phrases or aspects of our society that you think need to change? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  6. 11/05/2022

    Dick Picks #13: Body autonomy, trials by media and girl nerds

    It's our May Dick Picks! It's time for a round of what's going on in society today! This week all the stuff we've got rant at is to do with being a woman. But there's a lot to F'ing rant about! Have you seen the world?? Why Roe Vs Wade impacts people even outside of the USHeard Vs Depp and the madness of celebrityApparently maths is hard and so girls don't want to do it! (WTF?!?)Girl Nerds actually exist and are valid humans Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  7. 27/04/2022

    Like Culture

    This months DCK effect is Like Culture. We talk through the evolution of the like button, the dawn of influencer culture and the pressures today to be a 'brand'. How have we coped in this new age where our self worth is quantified by the numbers on our social media account? Removing ourselves from these apps may benefit our self perception and wellbeing, but is that really an option? The world is now so reliant on social apps that it may not be possible to exit the influence. But can we be more responsible and humane in how we use them? This episode we explore our feelings and experiences with like culture. It's ok to want to be liked, but don't judge your self worth on a number from strangers. Be your authentic self and have fun with it. Join us on our quest to change our society by really thinking about the world around us. We recognise the irony in asking you to follow and subscribe to us: Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect And remember, we can all be dicks sometimes! Resources and reading from this episode: YouTube Videos The Unintended Consequences of the Facebook Like Button - The Lightbulb MomentHow a handful of tech companies control billions of minds everyday - Tristan Harris TED Talk Documentaries The Social Dilemma - Netflix Articles Instagram tests hiding Like counts globally - Tech CrunchLike for Like? - Marketing Tech Organisations Centre for Humane Technology Do you have any phrases or aspects of our society that you think need to change? Get in contact and tell us your stories on thedickeffect@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  8. 13/04/2022

    Dick Picks #12: Slaps, celeb spawn & Tik Tok tat

    It's our April Dick Picks! It's time for a round of what's going on in society today! Our smorgasbord from the interwebs and celebrity culture includes: Why resilience and strength can be bullshitThe Oscar slap and why Abi wishes the response had been differentThe insane media coverage surrounding Brooklyn Beckham's weddingCalories on menusAdvertising on social media and why if f***s Megan right off. Instagram: @thedckeffect Email: thedickeffect@gmail.com TikTok: @thedckeffect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
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About

The Dick Effect is a podcast that aims to decode the language of our society. Our everyday language is peppered with phrases that we don't think about before using. Whether it's men to women, women to women, men to men, people to people, there are dick things that we say to each other. We want to talk about this language, look at where it comes from and ask you all, just take a second to think about what it means to you before you use it again. Women swearing is so unladylike! Boys will be boys! Ah give us a smile love! I'm not like other girls! You'll feel different when it's your own! Grow some balls man! Are you on your period or something? Girls with tattoos are sluts! She's just a prick tease! What were you wearing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    The Dick Effect
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Abigail Coughlan & Megan Grace
  • Show Website
    The Dick Effect