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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.

  1. 04/27/2021

    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

    1h 5m

  2. 04/15/2021

    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

    1h 6m

  3. 03/18/2021

    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

    1h 6m

  4. 03/04/2021

    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

    1h 11m

  5. 02/18/2021

    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

    1h 1m

  6. 02/04/2021

    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

    53 min

  7. 01/20/2021

    Red, Blue, Woman

    Running for political office as a queer woman in a red state, and enjoying gifts of fresh elk meat. WHOA! We talk with the amazing Caitlin, who has pushed back on political and social norms with brilliance, joy and a touch of rage. Talk about badass…. Topics include: women in politics, gender equality, polarization

    48 min

  8. 01/07/2021

    Yes and...comedy improv and gender equality

    How equal is improv? Totally hip and super-funny Gen Z-er, Carly Lant, explains to us how comedy improv works, how she got into it and how her group, The Dead Parrots Society, deals with creating gender equality on stage and backstage. Topics include: improv comedy, gender equality

    49 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    The Syndrome Mag
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 - The Syndrome Mag
  • Show Website
    Original Syndrome