Episodes

  • Holiday Special: Tabloids, Diet Culture, and Anti-Fatness

    Holiday Special: Tabloids, Diet Culture, and Anti-Fatness
    Jan 10 2025
    This holiday season, we're treating you to some very special episodes! Today, it's Kristen's appearance on Fad Camp, all about how the tabloids embrace anti-fatness and perpetuate diet culture. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to Fad Camp here: https://pod.link/1531529240 Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Holiday Special: The Women’s History of The Tabloids

    Holiday Special: The Women’s History of The Tabloids
    Jan 3 2025
    This holiday season, we're treating you to some very special episodes! Today, it's Kristen's appearance on Unladylike, all about how the invention of tabloids was both revolutionary and regressive for women. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to Unladylike here: https://pod.link/1333193523 Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Holiday Special: Fixing The Royal Family

    Holiday Special: Fixing The Royal Family
    Dec 27 2024
    This holiday season, we're treating you to some very special episodes! Today, it's Kristen's appearance on Fixing Famous People, all about how to fix the royal family...because let's face it: they're a mess. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to Fixing Famous People here: https://pod.link/1665730605 Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Shame On Everyone Sexualizing That Sexy, Sexy Assassin

    Shame On Everyone Sexualizing That Sexy, Sexy Assassin
    Dec 20 2024
    And shame on the 14 year olds online. Nobody else. This week: A writer shames everyone calling the UnitedHealthcare shooter hot, while calling him hot Prince Andrew’s friend and trusted colleague is actually quite possibly a Chinese spy Meghan and Harry owe us all an invasion of their children’s privacy. Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • How Dare You Sexualize Blue Ivy, A Child, Without Considering Jay-Z First?

    How Dare You Sexualize Blue Ivy, A Child, Without Considering Jay-Z First?
    Dec 13 2024
    Hot takes nobody asked for about the premiere of a prequel that, also, nobody asked for. This week: Word clouds reveal Americans’ REAL thoughts on Donald Trump, from “neutral” to “ew” to “Donald.” Blue Ivy went to a movie premiere, so let’s objectify her and also make sure we talk about The Allegations Nipple filler is sweeping the nation (it’s not) Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Meghan Markle Worships At The Altar Of Ellen DeGeneres, Maybe?

    Meghan Markle Worships At The Altar Of Ellen DeGeneres, Maybe?
    Dec 6 2024
    Just keep failing. This week: Meghan Markle and Ellen DeGeneres are besties and Meghan also will never go abroad but maybe Harry will Diddy’s Christmas menu is also really depressing (it’s not) Do you hate yourself? Have you considered eating two tablespoons of chia and flax goo before bed about it? Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Poor Diddy Had To Eat A Full Thanksgiving Meal In Jail :(

    Poor Diddy Had To Eat A Full Thanksgiving Meal In Jail :(
    Nov 29 2024
    Down the street from Kristen’s home, no less! This week: Tucker Carlson says the devil is running the White House but also that war crimes are bad Meghan Markle’s marriage is on the rocks because she’s uplifting women and children Diddy is languishing with a holiday meal potentially rivaling yours Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • SNAPPED: Amazing Fashion Moments While People Grieve At Liam Payne’s Funeral

    SNAPPED: Amazing Fashion Moments While People Grieve At Liam Payne’s Funeral
    Nov 22 2024
    And no, the tabloids don’t care that it’s a funeral. This week: Systemic sexual abuse by Church of England leaders is exactly like being friends with Harry and Meghan Funeral ‘fit checks in the worst and most disrespectful way Commencing the sandwich wars Find your hosts on Twitter @kristenmeinzer and @maurafcurrie, or Instagram @k10meinzer and @maura_frances, to share your feelings on these daily fails — we know you have them. Join us on Patreon for articles and photos at the $5 level (“Gutter”), and all of that plus an extra episode each week at the $10 level (“Tampongate”)! We’d love to have you, and your support <3 And if you like our show, let us know by leaving a great rating and review wherever you listen. Maura has a new hobby and now has to say: none of her comments should be construed as professional or legal advice, and her opinions do not reflect those of any institutions with which she’s affiliated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins