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8. Android Men and Autism Part II - Character AI Nightmares

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey dive into what autism is and why autistic folks might relate to android characters in media. Mackenna talks about her own experience being neurodivergent and Aubrey finds out if she is via the RAADS-R questionnaire. Also, they talk about the hell world that is Character AI and read one of Mackenna's favorite Reddit stories. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya SierraPost-production support: Grey Smith
Listening Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRQoZKdbuw7S3YtlTew5h4FICssSwZ_v_RkXAdbnnSsz3QWr1PfPDkduB1mcHnBg-_R_u47NySljM-r/pub

7. Android Men and Autism Part I - Data's Day

In this episode, Aubrey tells Mackenna all about her love for Data from Star Trek: the Next Generation and hypothesizes about qualities that Data shares with autistic men that make them both attractive. Meanwhile, Mackenna (known neurodivergent member of the podcast) gets very upset by the idea that some people want to see Data and Lore kiss. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya Sierra
Listening Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSgbBzWXues9YqZZUtLhVw6tKIpSXkNqyL2uhSZlZF0ikDuUy6uHtn73Z0os0jwGEPQX8BVwehAtLHg/pub

6. Funny Fat Men Part III - Dropout and Last Podcast on the Left

Mackenna and Aubrey wrap up the Funny Fat Men series by discussing some of their favorite funny fat men in media, including Zach Cherry, Jack Black, Caleb Hearon, Henry Zebrowski, Ed Larson, Jacob Wysocki, and Lou Wilson. (And an honorable mention to Rob McElhenney's portray of "Fat Mac" in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya SierraPost-production Support: Grey Smith
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSLJqg4L0zI264wVg4r68Gchw_mk_ps2pLgYBMV1VeLfe16KDe5DVEnf6vGMD7wJylt2odqgg6PPQog/pubemail us: informedattraction@gmail.com

5. Funny Fat Men II - Chris Farley

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey discuss the life and career of Chris Farley, an American actor and comedian who rose to fame on Saturday Night Live. And Mackenna watches Tommy Boy for the first time!
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya SierraPost-production Support: Grey Smithemail us: informedattraction@gmail.com

4. Funny Fat Men I - Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle’s Rise and Ruin

Mackenna and Aubrey discuss the life and legacy of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, a silent film star who was know for his large size, classic bits, and a highly-publicized murder accusation. 
TW: graphic discussion of sexual assault 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya SierraPost-production Support: Grey Smithemail us: informedattraction@gmail.com
 

3. Hot Bunnies Part III - The Picture of Lola Bunny

Lola Bunny almost didn't exist. And then in 2021, the Internet melted down over her redesign in Space Jam: A New Legacy. We cover the entire history of "the hottest cartoon character in the world" on our final installment in our series about hot bunnies. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya SierraPost-Production Support: Marc Delucchi
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSMulo6ygzg-y2R_nzMiDDxMv28bW6c0esoWmngt6i3N5X1AUorpOUrGURzWAXOORdT27PZSbrKDeI2/pubemail us: informedattraction@gmail.com

2. Hot Bunnies Part II - That Famous Zootopia Comic

In part 2 of our discussion of Hot Bunny Girls in media, Mackenna runs through a lot of anime bunny girls and how this all relates to the concept of moe. Aubrey and Mackenna share their controversial Judy Hopps takes and Aubrey shows Mackenna... that Zootopia comic. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya SierraPost-production Support: Grey Smith
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSAHTkA8GxtYyhez0eHfb-MneE2VbK8P6Vkr3c_wzoI-dntJ7lS9FWiCuGxK3T8xc7CS1QuSI2Z5HDu/pubemail us: informedattraction@gmail.com
 

1. Hot Bunnies Part I - This Is All Hugh Hefner's Fault

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey discuss why there are so many hot bunny girls in media. Journey with us down the rabbit hole to learn why Scotland is really attracted to a chocolate bunny and how this really is all Hugh Hefner's fault.Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her)
Theme music: Josh CapatiLogo design: Freya SierraPost-Production Support: Grey Smith
Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQRfBfsFCYeLhRmO4SExk7_h6M1aA8A10gPk_vFo9wmIF5kXf5YMGywmgup9fj2uH7tjuY0Y3AkXrAK/pubemail us: informedattraction@gmail.com