She's in the Weeds - Pop Culture and The Female Experience

Sam and Hollis - Millennial Women with a Passion for Pop Culture
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A podcast exploring the intersection of pop culture, past and present, and the female experience. Hosts Sam and Hollis are here to unpack the good, the messy, and most importantly, that which informs our ideas about feminism and being a woman. They dig deep on the millennial culture that shaped their girlhood, and the current pop culture influencing their adulthood, examining what it teaches women about self-worth, agency and identity. Join them as they share their lives, dish on reality tv, celebrity drama, and social media culture, reminisce about millennial pop culture, review 90s and 00s tv and film, and highlight female pop culture icons. Come for the hot takes. Stay for the bestie banter. New episodes Wednesdays. Reach out to the podcast at shesintheweedspodcast@gmail.com for questions, concerns, or collaborations.  @shesintheweedspod Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

  1. 2d ago

    Ep 97: Is Society Hell Bent on Hating Adult Women? - Exploring Infantilization

    Send us Fan Mail We're digging deep on a recent article in The Cut titled, Confessions of a recovering baby woman on the enduring fantasy of being "just a girl" - and how I finally decided to get a grip and grow up, by Shannon Keating. But first, we're yapping about 20 year old hair dryers, beauty products, and the science (or lack thereof) behind hyaluronic acid. Then we've got a circle back to our conversation about the online dialogue happening between single and married women and an idea to what could possibly be the origin of some of the defensiveness coming from married women and this idea ties nicely into a circle back to our review of Practical Magic. In our review of the movie we mentioned a quote from one of the Aunts in which she states that craving normalcy denotes a lack of courage and we have some expanded thoughts about that. Next, we're discussing a TikTok video and a recent episode of Untold Stories which both demonstrate how easy it is for people to consume the same content and walk away with completely different perspectives. Then, we're diving into a reality check to discuss the latest Bravo goings ons and during this segment we take a minute to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Then it's time to get in the weeds with our discussion about The Cut article. The article made some valid overarching points but failed to really get into the meat of the issue and we found her examples to be more representative of life as a young person in general rather than infantilization. There were some good jumping off points but we felt it left a little to be desired overall. As always we wrap it up with gripes about custodial issues and driving hazards and grapes to seasonal changes and film nostalgia.  Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

  2. Sep 9

    Ep 96: Pop Culture Archives: What Kind of Woman Deserves a Happy Ending in Practical Magic?

    Send us Fan Mail It's Pop Culture Archives where we rewatch and recap our favorite millennial movies through an adult (and often feminist) lens. In anticipation of the sequel which hits theaters tomorrow we figured it was excellent timing to queue up Practical Magic! But first, we're yapping about kids cutting their hair (ourselves included), Leah Remini joining Beverly Hills, and Carol Radziwill returning to RHONY. After a bit of housewives chit chat we're getting into a discussion about a dialogue that's happening online between single and married women which ties nicely into the themes of today's movie recap. Then it's time to get in the weeds with a Pop Culture Archives review of Practical Magic! We are bringing you some fun facts about the movie and cast and then we're digging deep on themes of misogyny, the madonna whore complex, pick me fixation, and which kind of women deserve fairy tale endings. That being said, we absolutely love this movie and we consider this one of the better rom coms of the era. Diane Wiest, Stockard Channing, Sandra Bullock, and Nicole Kidman deliver excellent and hilarious performances and we appreciate the spooky supernatural elements. If you haven't seen it give it a watch and come back for a listen! As always we wrap it up with gripes about tech updates and inconvenient hours and grapes to fresh locks and classic steakhouse sides. Thank you for listening and if you haven't reviewed the podcast please do so by rating and/or reviewing on Spotify or Apple podcasts. It truly helps so much!  Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

  3. Sep 2

    Ep 95: Millennial Must Haves in 90s and 00s Entertainment, Fashion, and Toys Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail It's part 2 of our millennial pop culture obsessions! But first, you know we've got a couple of circle backs and then we're yapping about the Good Good Golf ad and the Target Halloween costume. Then we're getting in the weeds on all things millennial adolescence!  Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

  4. Aug 26

    Ep 94: Screenwriting, Investigative Journalism, and True Crime Podcasting with Heidi Dugan

    Send us Fan Mail We've got a special guest today! We're honored to be sitting down with one half of Two Moms Writing LLC, Heidi Dugan! Heidi's a long time friend of ours, a friend of the pod, a wife and mother to 2 young boys, and has been writing scripts and screen plays with her friend and writing partner, Stella Ruggiero, for over a decade. They've produced award winning scripts and currently have a film in development. We'll be discussing how Heidi got into screen writing and the behind scenes on what goes into getting a film made. Recently, they've leaned into Stella's journalism background and began investigating the disappearance of a woman who vanished from their hometown of Meadville, PA back in 2022. Debra Daniel, a 67 year old woman battling emphysema and living in low income housing, was last seen on August 13th getting into the car of a "known man "and was never heard from again. Very few details have ever been released about Debbie's case and Debbie's not the kind of victim that gets a lot of media attention. Heidi and Stella having been working hard to shine a well deserved light on Debbie's story. Season 1 of their new podcast Loose Threads covers Debbie's case and let's the listener in on who Debbie was as a person, who and what she cared about, who cared about her, and clues to what may have happened to her. The first 2 episodes, "Debbie", and "The Man With the Key" are out now and available wherever you get your podcasts. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes.  Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

  5. Aug 19

    Ep 93: Reality Check: Content Censorship, The Valley, Jax Taylor, RHOC, Cigarette Mom

    Send us Fan Mail Hey Whackers! We're digging deep on the Bravo TV of it all today! First we're yapping about 5ks, perimenopause, and napping. Then we get into a discussion about emerging ideas around content censorship. Then its time for a Reality  Check and we're mentioning it all on The Valley Reunion, House of Stassi, RHOC, and Jax Taylor's latest antics. Next, we're getting in the weeds with our thoughts on TikTok's 50 year old cigarette mom and her recent decision to leave her husband. IYKYK and if not we'll fill you in! As always we wrap it up with gripes about produce and first world problems and grapes to sweet treats and sweet vintage finds! Shout out to Sully's Vintage and Vintage Souls Antique Market!  Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

  6. Aug 12

    Ep 92: Pop Culture Queen: Baby, This is Keke Palmer

    Send us Fan Mail It's pop culture queen of the month where we feature an iconic woman owning the spotlight and crown her queen! This week we're digging deep on the life, career, and success of Keke Palmer! But first, we're yapping about some fun new guests on the horizon, building community, and True Blood. Then we're diving into a She's in the Comments segment to air grievances about internet trolls and nefarious mother in law behavior. Next, we've got to talk about House of Stassi and episode 1 of The Valley reunion. Both were entertaining yet disappointing in their own way. Then it's time to get in the weeds with August's Pop Culture Queen Keke Palmer! Hollis is walking us through her early life and career as a child star, her breakout roles, music career, awards and achievements, and her openness and honesty about her struggles with depression, anxiety, and even her illicit relationship with a 20 year old man when she was just 15. Keke's had an impressive and successful career. She has several projects on the horizon and currently hosts her podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer. She's a breath of fresh air and inspiration to girls and women. As always we wrap it up with gripes about the underfunded and under researched and app malfunctions and grapes to novelty cups and baby animals. Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

  7. Aug 5

    Ep 91: Reality Check: In The City Reunion, The Valley Finale, House of Stassi

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back whackers we're back on the mics! It's a hodgepodge today as we have A LOT to catch up on! We're yapping about 52 hour train rides, road tripping with kids, and Linda Tran's purchase of She Bop Girl's Who Rock at the 2001 Scholastic Book Fair. Sam's bringing us not one but two behavioral diseases to analyze and then Hollis is sharing a circle back to the guy's girls conversation. Next, Sam's airing some grievances with George Strait, the book How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids, and the 1996 film Dazed and Confused. No wonder we are the way we are! Then it's time to get in the weeds with a long overdue reality check. We're digging deep on the In The City Reunion where much was finally revealed about the truth of Amanda and Kyle's marriage woes, the finale of The Valley, the first few episodes of RHOC, and the first 2 episodes of House of Stassi. As always we wrap it up with gripes about inaccurate forecasting and setting ourselves up for failure and grapes to baby faces and fashion collections. Join us! Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

  8. Jul 29

    Ep 90: ICYMI: Pop Culture Archives: Must Haves in Millennial Toys and Fashion Mid 90s to Early 00s

    Send us Fan Mail A little change in programming today. We've been traveling and couldn't get it together for a live recording so we apologize. We are gearing up for a part 2 of this episode so we thought it was the perfect time to circle back! Today we're getting nostalgic and sharing our absolute must haves in toys and fashion as young girls. We're sharing everything from teen magazines to games, toys, sports, and fashion trends ranging from the mid 90s to the early 2000s. But first, Sam shares a harrowing tale of survival along with her newest observations of school pick up behaviors. Next, Hollis is filling us in on her crazy Monday night concert experience and realizes there is such a thing as too loud, even at a concert. Then, we're discussing the new season of project runway (2025), what we think of the cast, and the evolution of the show in general. Then it's time to get in the weeds!  Come unlock some core memories with us! We're also discussing how the marketing landscape and consumerism has changed over the years and wondering what this means for today's generation of children. As a bonus Hollis gives us the lowdown on how she got fired from Kmart at 17 and you don't want to miss it. As always, we wrap it up with gripes about the economy and scams and grapes to hair growth and great jingles. Be on the lookout for part 2 in a couple of weeks! We'll be back on the mics next week with a pop culture queen of the month episode! If you're a regular listener and you haven't rated or reviewed the podcast please do so! It helps a ton. Thanks for being here Weed Whackers! Follow us on IG, TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube   https://www.instagram.com/shesintheweedspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shesintheweedspod https://www.youtube.com/@shesintheweedspod

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A podcast exploring the intersection of pop culture, past and present, and the female experience. Hosts Sam and Hollis are here to unpack the good, the messy, and most importantly, that which informs our ideas about feminism and being a woman. They dig deep on the millennial culture that shaped their girlhood, and the current pop culture influencing their adulthood, examining what it teaches women about self-worth, agency and identity. Join them as they share their lives, dish on reality tv, celebrity drama, and social media culture, reminisce about millennial pop culture, review 90s and 00s tv and film, and highlight female pop culture icons. Come for the hot takes. Stay for the bestie banter. New episodes Wednesdays. Reach out to the podcast at shesintheweedspodcast@gmail.com for questions, concerns, or collaborations.  @shesintheweedspod Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

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