emasculated podcast

Emma Middlebrook + Emily Meyer

5.0 (3)
Society & Culture
Updated Weekly

Welcome to Emasculated—where we challenge assumptions about power, strength, and identity. We’re your hosts Emily Meyer and Emma Middlebrook and we’re here to help explore physical, emotional, and personal authority, from the gym to relationships. True power starts within—and we’re here to help you find it!

04/30/2025

Episode Eight - You've Been Sirred!

In this episode of EMASCULATED, we dive into the oft-experienced phenomenon of misgendering as masculine-presenting lesbians. From being “sirred” at TSA checkpoints to friends placing you in bizarre gender buckets, we unpack how the world reacts to our existence—and how we react right back. There’s plenty of laughter as we recount awkward airport pat-downs, misguided assumptions, and a particularly wild detour into the world of foot health. It’s an honest, funny, and unfiltered look at the daily absurdities of being visibly queer in a binary world.

38 min
04/16/2025

Episode Seven - 73 Questions, Sort Of

In this laid-back, Q&A-style seventh episode ofEMASCULATED, Emma and Emily take inspiration from Vogue’s 73 Questions and answer a wide range of prompts—from their most prized possessions to their strangest conspiracy theories. Listen to the EMs answer with a mix of the light, the "weird", and the surprisingly personal, with mentions of Panda Express, feet pics, and the one thing the both hosts think everyone should try once in their lives.

31 min
04/09/2025

Episode Six - The Three B's: Boobs, Bags, and Bling

In this week’s episode of EMASCULATED, we unpack the big three: boobs, bags, and bling. On the surface, they might seem like accessories or aesthetics, but for queer people—especially masc-presenting folks—they’re loaded with meaning. From the politics of bras and the visibility of cleavage, to the existential crisis of choosing the “right” bag, to how jewelry can blur or affirm gender lines, we explore how these seemingly superficial choices actually reflect deeper truths about our identities, power, and presentation. We get into personal stories, some fashion faves, and the way society treats femme-coded accessories on masc bodies. Ultimately, we ask: when are we dressing for ourselves, and when are we trying to signal something to the world? And is it okay if the answer is both?

41 min
04/02/2025

Episode Five - The Butch Bride

In this episode, despite a society where traditional wedding culture often sidelines or misrepresents masculine-presenting women, the EMs encourage listeners to embrace the "B word"—Bride—without fear or compromise. With humor, personal stories, and expert insights, the EMs explore everything from suit shopping and rewriting wedding traditions to navigating family expectations and finding joy in a matrimonial celebration that truly reflects who you are.

37 min
03/26/2025

Episode Four - Intimidating Spaces

In this episode, the EMs tackle all things intimidating, both to their past and present selves. From the airport to the spa, both hosts explore how intimidation is often in the eye of the beholder, all while offering their practical hot takes to successfully facing your fears.

43 min
03/11/2025

Episode Three - Vogue Goes Rogue

In our third episode, co-host Emily Meyer dives deep into the closet (in a good way!) to discuss all things personal style. From stories of childhood archive pieces to hot takes on leggings as pants, our EMs were sure to thread lightly on the subject of finding what 'fits.

34 min
03/08/2025

Episode Two - Curls for the Girls

In our second episode, co-host Emma Middlebrook talks all things wellness in the physical space, from her path to joining the industry, to her thesis on the relationship between wellness and strength. Whether your goal is to step into a gym for the first time or to crush a lime with your bicep, this episode has something for everyone.

35 min
03/01/2025

Episode One - Introducing EM and EM

Our inaugural episode! Get to know your hosts, Emma Middlebrook and Emily Meyer, as they talk the story of their friendship, the ideas behind emasculated, and what to expect as this season unfolds.

35 min

8 Episodes

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Welcome to Emasculated—where we challenge assumptions about power, strength, and identity. We’re your hosts Emily Meyer and Emma Middlebrook and we’re here to help explore physical, emotional, and personal authority, from the gym to relationships. True power starts within—and we’re here to help you find it!

Creator

Emma Middlebrook + Emily Meyer
Years Active

2K
Episodes

8
Rating

Explicit