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52. Romantic Comedies I - The Patriarchy and the History of Romantic Comedy

This week, Aubrey presents her case for the core reason as to why some men claim to not like romcoms: the patriarchy. (Wow, everyone is so shocked.) We walk through the history of the romcom and the classic arguments men might make for why they don't enjoy the genre. A lot of love for 13 Going On 30 and Made of Honor in this one, folks!Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
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Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT-g5Z6OWpzOzLm8VyzzLJnd3atr7SrASIScmSQTdW9MVELX_dJaJzqMb6HGM6IGGcKC34z79FpLPSz/pub

Bottle Episode: What Is a Bosun? On Below Deck and Jersey Shore

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey were both busy researching our next two big series, so we decided to do a chiller episode about the summer reality TV shows they've been watching. Mackenna takes us Below Deck to figure out what the hell a "chief stew" is and Aubrey is getting her GTL on at the Jersey Shore. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Logo design: Freya SierraTheme Music: Josh Capati
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Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTZohueOsDWgK9ux_R0ngZh9f28DG8RY99i55kQSCRJ2PzNb1SbO-N5btCvPpelMtg2wBTb7hlMRoFA/pub

51. Who is the hottest US president?? (Our April Audit)

Today, Mackenna and Aubrey begin a yearly tradition of making a bracket (with input from you! the audience!) to decide what the hottest [blank] is. This year, they're talking on the leaders of the "free world:" the Presidents of the United States of America (the politicians, not the band!) There are... more musical theatre references than you might think and none of them are Hamilton. We talk a lot about photos in this one - see below for a folder with portraits of all these gentlemen. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Logo design: Freya SierraTheme Music: Josh Capati
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Reference Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14MScL4dPs-xveIYqBZCWvP2WqKdcCvbd?usp=sharing

50. Slash Fiction II - Banana Fish, Given, and Yuri on Ice (ft. Erin Donnelly)

This week, we are joined by Mackenna's friend Erin Donnelly to talk about what the heck a fujoshi is. We talk through the history of BL manga and anime and cover some hits of the genre like Banana Fish, Given, Yuri on Ice, and more. Plus, Aubrey and Erin get to fujo out about Ouran High School Host Club. Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Guest: Erin Donnelly (she/her; @eridonney)
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Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT5sIhtFsEX-boKWRJ6tLrNJ4rxg30WwIiDaROZn1U_Do0uX9pgsmGVQGGErFH_rQl_iMUWwl3Voz7S/pub

49. Slash Fiction I - Tumblr Loved Ryden and Larry Stylinson

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey begin their discussion of slash fiction, starting with two examples of real boys who fans really wanted to see kiss: Ryan Ross and Brendon Urie (aka Ryden) and Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles (aka Larry Stylinson.) Also, Mackenna derails the whole thing by talking about Dan and Phil. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Logo design: Freya SierraTheme Music: Josh Capati
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48. Bad Men III - Spike, Buffy, and the Problem of Redemption

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey talk about one blonde British vampire: Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They talk about his successful redemption arc, followed up by one of the most bizarre character decisions of all time by one Mr. Joss Whedon. 
TW: discussions of sexual violence (43:50-1:15:15)Also, we get spoiler-y about How I Met Your Mother and Game of Thrones towards the end! (And obviously about Buffy the Vampire Slayer throughout)
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
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47. Bad Men II - The Church of Severus Snape

This week, Mackenna and Aubrey talk redemption arcs and continue delving into why people find themselves drawn to male villains. But more than all of that, Aubrey absolutely baffles Mackenna with a look into the Church of Snapeism aka women online who worship Severus Snape as a god?????? Hello???
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Logo design: Freya SierraTheme Music: Josh Capati
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Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT-RSqJV9E4PJnbxu9PGN7rkWtePD9Rs63KG_EQ-e4DDKe2Z2aMGl6c4CdBLwszlZYDViVqVSnWC6cm/pub

46. Bad Men I - Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin x (Fem) Reader

If you couldn't tell by the title, we're reading fanfiction this one! This week, we dive into the question of "why do a lot of women on the Internet get sexually obsessed with evil characters in media?" And we're popping off with Rumplestiltskin from ABC's Once Upon a Time. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Logo design: Freya SierraTheme Music: Josh Capati
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Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTGn1LJv_vuZdTUJ-nsACuITHKmz3f828BkRJqqCI7M0F6xwGJjgfOseSSDD3wchL02BwGl199MQIDy/pub

45. Stanley Tucci IV - Happy Hunger Games!

It's done. Mackenna is finally free. This week, she presents Aubrey with a buffet of Tucci content and they talk about an absolute smorgasboard of film and TV, including The Devil Wears Prada, The Lovely Bones, The Hunger Games, and whatever the hell Space Chimps is. Also, they watch the famous negroni video together. 
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Logo design: Freya SierraTheme Music: Josh Capati
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Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRIDKZ6t9MCP-a4x2Nknp2LuKr5YieHDgSRW5U2xE6fHyMbdzyPHdZoOrg0dnHOPI9XIEAbdfnK2Fto/pub

44. Stanley Tucci III - Two Boys from Teen Wolf

WE FINALLY GOT A BALD TUCCI. This week, we talk about a loooooooot of rom-coms that are fine and one movie that is very good! We also have a discussion about what attractiveness research has to say about bald and balding men.
Hosted by: Mackenna Goodrich (she/they; @mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (she/her; @hoff.phd)
Logo design: Freya SierraTheme Music: Josh Capati
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Listening notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQbUPKjM5EKX1L3EPgqtPONWrqpI30u9ajiSSz1TW4TXzlpTuAAKm2USYCczK_PsHuXwI1p9pJHk885/pub