Two Scoops

Alexis and Branden

A twenty something white girl and an opinionated millennial dude work together in a busy restaurant. Arguments are a given, perspectives are opposing and minds will be changed, only on Two Scoops Podcast. We are discussing the age of transparency, the effects of social media, the higher education system, the silent “quarter life crisis”, dating today, and much more...

  1. 01/24/2025

    Transcending Boundaries: Exploring Gender, Identity, and Social Movements

    In this engaging episode of the Two Scoops Podcast, hosts Alexis Butler, Eli Blesky, and Branden sit down with special guest Elena Krell, a former Women's Studies professor at Vassar College and a queer and trans activist.  The conversation dives deep into topics such as gender studies, the complexities of gender identity and sexual orientation, and the intricacies of social movements. Alena shares her journey and insights on how these subjects intersect with race and culture, shining a light on the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community today. This thought-provoking discussion also touches on the evolving nature of identity, the impact of colonialism, and the societal constructs that shape our understanding of gender and sexuality. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode that challenges conventions and opens the floor for inclusive conversations. You Can Find Elena At: Insta: @heninfoxhouse YouTube: @heninthefoxhouse Website: www.heninthefoxhouse.com 00:00 Welcome to the Two Scoops Podcast 00:22 Introducing Our Special Guest: Elena Krell 01:09 Elena's Journey in Women's Studies 01:50 The Impact of Teaching Gender Studies 05:14 Exploring Performance Studies 08:10 Challenges and Changes in Gender Identity 15:15 Intersectionality and Queer Theory 21:26 Personal Reflections and Broader Implications 39:28 Daily Struggles and Pronouns 40:42 Understanding Through Experience 42:09 The Impact of Politics on LGBTQ+ Issues 43:06 Respect and Identity 43:43 Challenges of Being a Gender Educator 45:11 Quarantine and Identity Exploration 49:43 The Fluidity of Identity 56:29 The Concept of Normativity 59:05 The Ever-Changing Self 01:06:28 Toxic Masculinity and Its Roots 01:11:35 Final Thoughts and Reflections Citations referenced in this episode: Muñoz, José Esteban. (1999). Disidentifications: Queers of Color And The Performance of Politics. Minnesota Press. Anzaldua, G. (1987). Borderlands/La Frontera: The New                Mestiza. Aunt Lute Books, San Francisco. Smith, Andrea. (2005). Conquest: Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide. Cambridge, MA: South End Press. Gossett, Reina; Stanley, Eric A.; Burton, Johanna. (2022). Trap Door: Trans Cultural Production and the Politics of Visibility. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.

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A twenty something white girl and an opinionated millennial dude work together in a busy restaurant. Arguments are a given, perspectives are opposing and minds will be changed, only on Two Scoops Podcast. We are discussing the age of transparency, the effects of social media, the higher education system, the silent “quarter life crisis”, dating today, and much more...