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#115: Dancing with the Stars, the physics of male urination, and the advantages of dressesDec 11, 2018 · 44 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matthew Dicks and Rachel Leventhal Weiner discuss the sexualized moves of young dances on Dancing with the Stars Junior, the implications of male urination in the world of physics, and they answer a question about why men don't wear dresses.- #114: Women are sexist, field hockey is sexist, and Lean Cuisine is sexistNov 27, 2018 · 49 minOn this episode of Boy vs. Girl, hosts Matt and Rachel discuss women preferring women in politics, men choosing to play field hockey, and they answer a listener question about why Lean Cuisine is ignoring men.
- #113: Men smile at me, a minipodJul 11, 2018 · 14 minIn #113, Rachel thinks out loud about the interactions between people and specifically the little gestures that happen every day. There's a call for "beach body" stories and thoughts and as ever, we appreciate your reviews and ratings--it helps other people find Boy vs. Girl.
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- #112: Doing the dishes, the Phluid Project & Interview attireJul 5, 2018 · 43 minIn #112, we return with a conversation that ranges from household chores to gender neutral clothing to interview attire. Matt and Rachel wonder whether dishes are wrecking their marriages (Matt says no, Rachel says also no but Matt wonders whether that's true) and in our mystery segment, we learn Matt may not have a current resume.
As ever, we love to hear from you! Leave a review or a rating in Apple Podcasts or send us feedback (bvgpodcast@gmail.com).
- #111: Why is this gendered?Jun 28, 2018 · 9 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt questions why three specific things in the world remain gendered and invites listeners to be on the lookout for similarly gendered things.
- #110: Lady wars, feminist tee shirts, and the royal weddingJun 12, 2018 · 42 minOn this episode of Boy vs. Girl, hosts Matt and Rachel discuss the recent kerfuffle between Samantha Bee and Ivanka Trump, the media storm surrounding J. Crew's feminist boy tee shirt, and they answer a listener question about the royal wedding.
LINKS:
J.Crew feminist tee-shirt:
https://www.fastcompany.com/40580488/j-crew-under-fire-for-promoting-boy-in-a-feminist-t-shirt
- #109: #boymom and #girlmomJun 5, 2018 · 11 minOn this minipod, Rachel discusses a video making the rounds on social media and how two levels of stereotypes are really destructive to kids and parents. Check out the video on our Facebook page: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast
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Thanks for listening!
- #108: Men answering to fashion, husbands "protecting" wives, & when to be a bra-burning feministMay 23, 2018 · 41 minWe're back with another conversation about gender and gender stereotypes.
On #108, Rachel loves how James Comey was given the "who are you wearing" treatment by GQ at the start of his book junket. Matt relays a story about a husband protecting his wife on an airplane. And together Rachel and Matt answer a mystery question about waging war on the patriarchy while studying abroad.
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- #107: The Problem with Boston's Freedom TrailMay 17, 2018 · 12 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt talks about his recent experience on Boston's very male-centric Freedom Trail.
- #106: Going for the joke, Changing the Senate rules & Road rageMay 8, 2018 · 40 minOn this episode, we're back with a new conversation about gender and gender stereotypes! Matt wants to know why women won't go for the joke. Rachel wants to know if guys really support changing the Senate rules. And we both respond to a question about gender and road rage. As ever, check out our Facebook page: facebook.com.boyvgirlpodcast. Tweet at us: @boyvgirlpodcast. And send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.
- #105: Should gender equality be culturally agnostic?Apr 19, 2018 · 6 minOn this episode of the podcast, Matt talks about a recent trip to a Mohawk reservation and his decision to confront gender inequity and his indecision over whether or not he was right.
- #104: Achieving gender unity, Secret hygiene products & Is it sexist to be a boob guy?Apr 10, 2018 · 50 minIn #104, Matt gets furious over a tweet that divides rather than unites us. Then Rachel gets furious over what she thinks are silly hygiene products. And in our mystery segment, Matt and Rachel puzzle through whether being into a body part is sexist.
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- #103: Rachel and Emily on American Girl DollsApr 3, 2018 · 15 minIn this minipod, Rachel wants to know how her daughter feels about American Girl Dolls. Enjoy this minipod where we think about gender and dolls.
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- #102: Gendered pressures, crying at work. and Jumbotron responsesMar 27, 2018 · 48 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss the pressures associated with being boys and girls, the challenges of crying at work, and they answer a question about reactions to appearing on the big screen at sporting events.
A cameo appearance by Rachel's husband, David, as well.
- #101: Gender in the classroom and the location of the vaginaMar 14, 2018 · 20 minIn this episode, Matt and his five year-old son, Charlie, talk about Charlie's unusual kindergarten class and almost as unusual dance class. They also cover a little bit of anatomy, and Matt learns who Charlie likes more: him or his wife.
- #100!!! The long awaited 100th episode!Mar 6, 2018 · 45 minOn our 100th episode, we reflect on the episodes we've produced and we answer new exceptional mystery questions. We love to hear your feedback and ideas--keep your emails and comments coming. Send feedback to bvgpodcast@gmail.com and check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast.
- #99: Olympics, Affairs, & SizeismMar 1, 2018 · 39 minWe're racking up the episodes--finally some new conversations! On #99, we think about masculinity and the Olympics, the circumstances of infidelity, and gender and sizeism. As ever, we love to hear your feedback--rate or review us on Apple Podcasts and send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.
- REBROADCAST: The man cold episodeFeb 13, 2018 · 39 minWe may have discussed that whole man flu thing too soon, because the flu has taken Rachel out of commission. While we prep some new material, enjoy this oldie by goodie--our first discussion of the man cold from Episode 6!
- #98: The Morning Routine MinipodFeb 7, 2018 · 22 minThis episode started out as an exploration of gendered morning routines and ended with querying beauty standards. Thanks to co-host David Weiner and loyal listeners for their contributions!
- #97: Iceland, Man flu & How dudes should stay out of pre-natal yogaJan 23, 2018 · 40 minIt's episode #97! We're so close to 100! In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss pay equity in Iceland and scientific evidence of the man flu. Plus they get a hilarious (and curious) mystery question about whether male yogis should take prenatal yoga.
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- #96: Matt shares a snippetJan 17, 2018 · 9 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt discusses the gender disparity of storytellers in the workshops that he teaches.
- #95: Evolution of Getty Images, Speaking up in class (and life), and Turning tables on some stereotypesJan 9, 2018 · 45 minIn our 95th episode, we discuss the evolution of Getty images and a recent study of self-censorship in graduate school. We also take on a listener question about the stereotypes about the other gender we wish we could adopt. As always, check out extra content on facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast and leave us a review or a rating wherever you listen!
- Rebroadcast: Episode 55: Gender resolutionsJan 2, 2018 · 41 minMatt and Rachel will be recording together again soon. In the meantime, enjoy this rebroadcast of last year's new year's resolution show. Check out our 2017 resolution progress and our 2018 goals at our respective websites: Rachel's on www.roguecheerios.com and Matt's on www.matthewdicks.com.
Happy new year!
On this last episode of 2016, Matt and Rachel set some gender based resolutions for 2017 and think about the Million Woman March. In the mystery question segment, they try (with little success) to understand what the hell happened.
- #94: Rachel gets sportyDec 30, 2017 · 21 minIn this minipod, Rachel is inspired by her daughter's experience in phys ed to explore girls and sports.
Rachel and Matt will be back together soon with new content. In the meantime, remember to leave us a review or a rating wherever you get your podcasts and send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.
- #93: Compliments, Ladies as the Boss, and FartsDec 19, 2017 · 44 minIn our 93rd episode, we discuss a social experiment about taking compliments and what it takes for ladies to get to the top of the career ladder. And in a hilarious (to Rachel) mystery segment, we discuss everyone's favorite topic: flatulence.
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- #92: Matt and Elysha talk women's only collegesDec 13, 2017 · 25 minIn this episode of Boy vs. Girl. Matt brings Elysha to the table to discuss something they oddly have in common:
They both attended all-women's colleges.
- #91: Matt Lauer, Matt Dicks needs advice and Are older ladies invisible?Dec 5, 2017 · 47 minOn this 91st episode, we try to understand all men in light of the Matt Lauer announcement, Rachel offers Matt Dicks some advice about responding to rage on social media, and we take a listener question about aging. As ever, rate or review us and please share the podcast with a friend. Thanks for listening!
- Sunday night extra: Animal anticsDec 4, 2017 · 4 minListeners, you have been patient! We have a brand new episode coming on Tuesday but in the meantime, I couldn't resist sharing this quick little blooper reel from our most recent recording session. Matt's menagerie usually interrupts once a session but this time, they were pretty active. Hope you enjoy!
- #90: Rachel asks guys about the mental loadNov 15, 2017 · 31 minIn this minipod, Rachel interviews her husband, David, and a podcast listener about their thoughts on the mental load.
- #89: Homelessness, Depressing Pew research, and Hillary's new bookNov 8, 2017 · 44 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matthew Dicks and Rachel Leventhal-Weiner debate the gendered nature of homelessness, the Democrat-Republican split when it comes to female advancement in America, and they answer a question about Hillary Clinton's new book.
- #88: Matt and Clara talk about boys and girlsOct 31, 2017 · 18 minOn this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt talks to his eight year-old daughter, Clara, about gender and gender-related issues.
- #87: Harvey Weinstein and one night standsOct 24, 2017 · 46 minOm this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss Harvey Weinstein and sexual harassment and assault. Then they answer a mystery question about the stigma behind one night stands.
- #86: Boobs, Lazy dudes & First day bluesOct 3, 2017 · 46 minOn #86, we wonder if sexism is too pervasive at work, if men working has prevented the apocalypse and whether first day of school blues are gendered. We love your mystery questions so keep them coming--send them to bvgquestion@gmail.com.
- #85: Shorts at work, Juvenile/Sexist tweets, & Who has more stuffSep 26, 2017 · 40 minIn this episode, we wonder whether shorts can save the planet, how we'll survive four years with this Commander in Chief, and who has more stuff. Take a minute to share the podcast, rate or review us and send us feedback (bvgpodcast@gmail.com). You can send mystery questions to bvgquestion@gmail.com.
- #84: Male friendships, men touching women, and streakingSep 19, 2017 · 44 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss if it's ever appropriate for men to touch women in a social setting, the nature of male friendship, and a mystery topic on the hazards of streaking.
- #83: Do we hate video games, Louise Linton, and white American women?Sep 13, 2017 · 46 minOn this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss if video games are ruining the lives of young men, was Louise Linton's apology gendered, and should we be angry with white American women for voting for Donald Trump?
- #82: Gender in Job ads, Vaginas, and MakeupAug 15, 2017 · 46 minMatt and Rachel discuss how gender shows up in job ads and Matt wonders about menstrual cramps. Then they discuss whether Matt or Rachel's husband should wear makeup. Enjoy this 82nd episode and as always, rate or review the podcast in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!
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- #81: Body image, Sarah Sanders & Social mediaAug 9, 2017 · 45 minWe're back for an 81st episode! On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss a recent body image scuffle, the newest press secretary, Sarah Sanders, and a mystery topic. As ever, send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com and send questions for our mystery segment to bvgquestion@gmail.com.
- #80: Mental load, dating advice & favorite teachersAug 1, 2017 · 50 minWe've got 80 episodes!! On this episode, Rachel and Matt break down the mental load at home and dating advice before taking a mystery question about teachers and gender.
As always, send mystery questions to bvgquestion @gmail.com and send us feedback to bvgpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
- #79: Senate dress code, Advertising, & TweetingJul 25, 2017 · 48 minIn this episode, Matt and Rachel are back on the mic to discuss the recent outrage over the Senate dress code, whether removing stereotypes from advertising brings us closer to gender equity and how gender factors in to resistance on Twitter.
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- #78: Boy vs. Wife & Girl vs. Husband revisitedJul 18, 2017 · 44 minIt's the return of our spouses, David and Elysha! In his episode, Matt and Rachel wrote questions for each other about gender and gender stereotypes that they tackle with their husband and wife.
- #77: Raising a feminist boy, the value of getting in trouble, and more talk about pubic hairJun 27, 2017 · 45 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel debate how to raise a feminist boy, the gendered nature of "getting in trouble," and they talk about public hair AGAIN.
- #76: Handbag vs. Wallet, Girl Interrupted, and Handling CleavageJun 20, 2017 · 47 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl. Matt and Rachel discuss the reasons behind handbags and wallets, the tendency for women to be interrupted more than men, and they answer a question about staring at a woman's cleavage.
- #75: Strip clubs, Summer fashion & Lady teachersJun 13, 2017 · 39 minIn our 75th episode, Matt wonders why we use the word "stripper" as a pejorative and Rachel wonders why men can't show off their legs in the summer. It's our 75th episode and we hope you enjoy! As always, be sure to like our Facebook page: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast. You can tweet at us (@boyvgirlpodcast) or send us feedback about the show (bvgpodcast@gmail.com). And keep those mystery questions coming: bvgquestion@gmail.com
- #74: How we talk about girls, Unconditional feminist support & a mystery question about gender in the workplaceJun 6, 2017 · 37 minMatt and Rachel are back after a week hiatus to discuss three topics related to gender and gender stereotypes. In this episode, they talk about how we talk about girls, they argue about whether women owe other women unconditional feminist support, and they discuss gender in the workplace (kind of). Remember to like the Boy vs. Girl Facebook page: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast
- #73: Gender in Everyday Life #4 (starring our listeners!)May 24, 2017 · 14 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and I take our thoughts on gender out into the world again, and some of our listeners have done the same thing. Thanks to Jessica in New Hampshire, Laura in Philadelphia, and Margaret in Oregon for joining us on this episode.
- #72: Working fatherhood, Did Matt go over the line, and gender equity in school budgetsMay 16, 2017 · 42 minIn #72, Matt recalls a story he told about a face off in McDonald's and wonders whether gender played a role in people's reaction to his actions. Rachel raises new images of working fatherhood. And in the mystery segment, Matt and Rachel discuss gender equity in town budget decisions.
As always, leave Boy vs. Girl a review or a rating in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!
- #71: The expectations of motherhood, Dove's photo hack, and #BoyMomMay 9, 2017 · 40 minOn this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss the unrealistic expectations of motherhood as presented by social media, Dove's recent hack of the Shutterstock algorithm, and they answer a question about the hashtag #boymom.
- #70: Getting ready in the morning, volunteerism, and the victims of Bill O'ReillyMay 2, 2017 · 49 minOn this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl. Rachel and Matt discuss the disparity that exists between men and women as they try to get out of the house, the possibly gendered nature of volunteerism, and they answer a question about the obligations of the victims of Bill O'Reilly.
- #69: Male vegetarians, male dominated culture, and a listener question about MattApr 26, 2017 · 43 minOn this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel debate the gendered nature of vegetarianism, the possibility of a male dominated culture, and Rachel answers a question about the authentic Matt.
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