Informed Attraction
A podcast about how the TV teaches us about beauty, body image, and how to feel about ourselves. Hosted by Mackenna Goodrich (@mack3nna) and Dr. Aubrey Hoffer, PHd (@hoff.phd) Reach out with questions at informedattraction@gmail.com
Episodes
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
1hr 19 min
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
May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025
1hr 3 min
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
Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
1hr 5 min
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
Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
45 min
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