13 episodios
Original Syndrome The Syndrome Mag
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This podcast examines gender equality topics through humor. Our guests are movers and shakers, creatives, standup comedians and others who are pushing the debate on gender equality forward every day. We’ve got brains, stories and fun produced by your favorite spot for feminist humor and women’s empowerment, The Syndrome Mag.
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Of Empaths and Avocados
Do you get unexplained cravings in the supermarket? Are women really more sensitive than men? How did 'snowflake' become a slur? We talk about these life-or-death issues and other stuff with psychologist and author, Julia Wild. Join us for this deep and funny episode with a super articulate guest.
Topics include: sensitivity, gender, psychology, empathy -
We're watching you, Mexico!
An amazing, young podcast producer, journalist and women’s rights activist in Mexico City dishes on the situation of women in her country. And female comedians are paving the way there for a life with less patriarchy! The amount of badassery and courage it takes to do this in a place where women are routinely murdered on the street is mind-boggling.
Topics include: women in Mexico, standup comedy, feminism, social commentary -
Becoming an Accidental Feminist Rabbi
Growing up in the 1950s was tough for all women, especially when you were inquisitive and got kicked out of class for asking too many questions. Ruz Gulko tells us her hilarious and moving stories of childhood and of “accidentally” becoming a rabbi. She also explains how, in Judaism, women have always been the ones pushing destiny forward.
Topics include: religion, feminism, gender equality -
Raising your voice!
Performing can unlock all kinds of talents and set us free. We interview actress Samantha Rund on how she helps others find their voice through acting and speaking. As a real live standup comedian, actress and coach, she talks about her experiences on stage and off, and the journey to discover her own true voice.
Topics include: performance, standup, race, gender equality -
Kamala Cameos
Janet and Adina riff on politics and listen to interviews with 3 women on Kamala Harris’ nomination for Vice President. FINALLY, it’s happening!!! The state of the union is no longer just male…
Topics include: women, politics, gender equality -
True North, Fake South: A front row seat to Trumplandia
The unfiltered view from Canada. Two wise and worldly Canadian women tell us how incredibly f—-ed up we look from up there. What a contrast! Listen to us compare the status of women there and here and what our northern neighbors think about our self-destructing political landscape. Are you ready to emigrate?
Topics include: gender equality, politics, culture, Canada