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A podcast about culture and fashion brought to you by three opportunistic one-time nymphets. Find exclusive episodes and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nymphetalumni Find them on Instagram: Alexi @alexineutron Biz @markfisherquotes Sam @bloodgobbler

  1. Ep. 101: Body Doubles and Aquadisease | Study Break [TEASER]

    12 NOV

    Ep. 101: Body Doubles and Aquadisease | Study Break [TEASER]

    In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the double-release of Addison Rae’s “Aquamarine” and Lady Gaga’s “Disease,” Lexee Smith as Hollywood’s body double Rasputin, the “Dirty Cash” effect, the pros and cons of Gay Halloween, the triumph of the Dodgers, Slavic Dolls versus Brazilian Bombshells, and more. Full episode available here 3 Links:  Lady Gaga - Disease (Official Music Video) Addison Rae - Aquamarine (Official Music Video) Dirty Cash (Money Talks) videos on TikTok  Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality, in a way Shawn Mendes Interview feature ian - Sh*t Sad (Feat. Chief Keef) (Official Music Video) Barack Obama on DeepCut with VicBlends Slavic Dolls vs. Brazilian Bombshells videos on TikTok Saturday Night Live TikTok skit Young Posse (영파씨) - Ate That (Official Music Video)

    20 min
  2. Ep. 100: Gothic w/ Dr. Valerie Steele

    31 OCT

    Ep. 100: Gothic w/ Dr. Valerie Steele

    In this Halloween centennial special, we have the sublime honor of being joined by one of our all-time heroes Valerie Steele, fashion studies trailblazer and director of the Museum at FIT, to discuss all things Gothic, inspired by her seminal book Gothic: Dark Glamour. We explore the aesthetic’s medieval origins and trace its cultural evolution through literature, art, and architecture all the way to the rise of the Goth subculture in the 1970s and beyond, covering Victorian dandies, sexy vampires, McQueen skull scarves, Japanese couturiers, and more.  Thanks so much to Valerie for joining us!  Links: Image board The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Gothic: Dark Glamour by Valerie Steele and Jennifer Park Gothic: Dark Glamour exhibition at MFIT on Google Arts & Culture Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu Goth Talk: Christina Ricci - Saturday Night Live “Very Mad, Very Maudlin, Very Macabre: It’s Showtime for the Goth Revival” by Tish Weinstock for Vogue How to Be a Goth: Notes on Undead Style by Tish Weinstock

    54 min
  3. Ep. 99: Body Tea w/ Emma Glenn Baker

    29 OCT

    Ep. 99: Body Tea w/ Emma Glenn Baker

    In this week's episode, we're joined by the inimitable Emma Glenn Baker, NYC personal trainer and host of the podcast STARGIRL, to discuss all things body and the cultural status of fitness as it relates to body, brand, and spirit. We discuss activewear power players from Gymshark to Lululemon to Skims, the rise of the erotic fitness-inspired editorials, the sublime embodiment of Gen Z sweethearts Livvy Dunne and Addison Rae, the spiritual consequences of a life lived in stretchy clothes, and more.  Listen to STARGIRL, join the Patreon, and follow Emma on IG! Links:  “Athleisure, barre, and kale: the tyranny of the ideal woman” by Jia Tolentino in The Guardian Toxic gym motivation trend on TikTok  “Make Yourself a Gift” by Emma Glenn Baker in Real Life Equinox “Want It All” ad campaign The Official Gymshark Story “Musclebound” in A Dedicated Follower of Fashion by Holly Brubach

    1h 25m
  4. Ep. 98: Pastel Protestant Grandmother

    22 OCT

    Ep. 98: Pastel Protestant Grandmother

    In this week's episode, we define the Pastel Protestant Grandmother aesthetic, a cozy visual universe recognizable to anyone belonging to the American Middle Class, or anyone who's ever been to an antique store in America. We discuss the hypnotic sedation of low-definition media, nostalgia-based commodities from Precious Moments figurines to dusty dollhouses, anti-intellectualism and sentimentality in American culture, the social history of craft, Christian kitsch and camp, the dark side of elderly matriarchs, and more.   Links Image board Pastel Protestant Grandma – Our Official Playlist!  Anti-Intellectualism in American Life – Richard Hofstadter Red Hat Society ”The Forgotten Everyday Origins of ‘Craft’” – Sarah Archer  Cræft: An Inquiry into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts – Alexander Langlands Hobbies: Leisure and the Culture of Work in America – Steven M. Gelber “Do Protestants Have a ‘Low’ Aesthetic?” – Front Porch Republic “A Defense of Christian Kitsch” – Paul Griffiths Gaither Music on TikTok Listen to exclusive episodes here 3

    1h 14m
  5. Ep. 97: Dark Brainrot and Easy Listening | Study Break [TEASER]

    15 OCT

    Ep. 97: Dark Brainrot and Easy Listening | Study Break [TEASER]

    In this edition of Study Break, we discuss Mel Ottenberg's new denim line and its adjacent clean boy creepshot visuals, the two-pronged cultural force of the Sweat/Short 'n' Sweet tours, our prediction for Disney adult chic following Coperni's S/S '25 show, Lady Gaga's disastrous Harlequin styling and Ryan Murphy's indelible impact, Dark Brainrot and weirdcore developments, recent cinematic triumphs including Megalopolis and The Substance, and more. Links: Club Mel – Mel by RE/DONE TikTok King Bach Buquen is Hot, Viral, and French – Interview Sabrina Carpenter's Short 'n' Sweet Tour – Rolling Stone Gracie ABramS Coperni Spring/Summer 2025 at Disneyland Paris Coperni Vinted Disney merch controversy Chloé Spring/Summer 2025 Joker Folie à Deux x Louvre – Lady Gaga, Mona Lisa   Francis Ford Coppola explains the origin behind "Wow Platinum" Aubrey Plaza vs. Patti Lupone – Hot Ones Versus Smartschoolboy9 – An Internet Rabbit Hole Mr. Prada Murder Trial At New York Fashion Week, Designers Search for America – AnOther Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts: North Carolina Disaster Relief FundOne SC FundUNC Asheville Disaster Relief

    16 min
  6. Ep. 96: Continental Luxury [TEASER]

    24 SEPT

    Ep. 96: Continental Luxury [TEASER]

    Full episode available  here 3 In this week's episode, we ascend the great champagne tower of history and proclaim the existence of Continental Luxury, an evocative aspirational aesthetic that has bewitched the palates of tastemakers across generations. We discuss the history of luxury hotels, the evolution of the boutique hospitality industry, Old World cuisine and interiors as status symbols, and we summon a cast of characters including Anthony Bourdain, Nancy Drew, and Keith McNally to unpack the oyster-laden, gold-trimmed, cherry-garnished lifestyle of our collective dreams. Links: Image boardRitz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, the Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class by Luke Barr"Towards a Political Geography of Hotels" by Ruth Craggs"A Legend as Big as the Ritz" – Vanity FairCésar Ritz: Life and Work by Chastonay, AdalbertThe History of Tourism: Structures on the Path to Modernity – Institute of European HistoryThe Tourist: A New Theory of the Leisure Class by Dean MacCannell “The Social and Material Life of Colonial Hotels" by Maurizio Peleggio Hotel: An American History by A. K. Sandoval-StrauszHome on the Rails: Women, the Railroad, and the Rise of Public Domesticity by Amy G. RichterThe romantic journey; the story of Thomas Cook and Victorian travelTravel influencer rice farm controversy in The Daily Mail"The World's Revolt Against 'Bad Tourists'" – BBC

    16 min
  7. Ep. 95: The '90s w/ Jon Caramanica

    18 SEPT

    Ep. 95: The '90s w/ Jon Caramanica

    In this episode, we investigate the cultural landscape of the 1990s with the help of a most legendary guest: NYT pop music critic and Popcast host Jon Caramanica. We discuss slackerism and authenticity discourse, the rise of alternative and independent media, the intricacies of subcultural style, the twin flames of rock and hip-hop, the surprising parallels between Gen X and Gen Z, white rappers, child rappers, Tommy Hilfiger grails, and much more. Links: Listen to PopcastJon on InstagramLady Gaga on the Doritos #BoldStage at SXSW, 2014How SoundScan Changed Music Charts – BillboardPop Music's Middle Class by Shaad D'Souza – New York TimesIce Spice vs. Cleopatra Drama Explained – Rolling Stone

    1h 35m
  8. Ep. 94: Hitchcockian Pop and Quiet Luxury Woes (Study Break)

    11 SEPT

    Ep. 94: Hitchcockian Pop and Quiet Luxury Woes (Study Break)

    In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the most pressing topics facing fashion and culture, featuring analysis of Sabrina Carpenter’s grindhouse pinup comeback, Addison Rae's arthouse cult single "Diet Pepsi," reflection on Simon Porte Jacquemus's legacy (and speculation on his rise to the Chanel throne), Hollister nostalgia-baiting, global fashion updates from the UK and Mexico, and more. Links:Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet – Video Playlist"Diet Pepsi" by Addison Rae (dir. Sean Price Williams)"Breakaway" by Bruce ConnorThe Birthday Party by Harold PinterChanel's New Kaiser – Lauren Sherman for Puck NewsHollister long-sleeve babydoll tops on TikTok"Archive" Hollister tops from 2022 on TikTokHalley Kate v. Sophia La Corte drama summaryTribal trend in Mexico (some TikTok examples)Intentalo by 3ballMTY

    1h 11m
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A podcast about culture and fashion brought to you by three opportunistic one-time nymphets. Find exclusive episodes and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nymphetalumni Find them on Instagram: Alexi @alexineutron Biz @markfisherquotes Sam @bloodgobbler

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  • Creator
    Nymphet Alumni
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Nymphet Alumni
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