LadySh!t with Lily & Britt
Comedy
Location:
United States
Genres:
Comedy
Twitter:
@ladyshit_pod
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.ladyshit.ca/
Episodes
Episode 30: Food for Thought
12/10/2019
In our last episode of season 2, we interview Meagan Einarson, a Registered Dietitian from Winnipeg, Manitoba. As Meagan says, “we’ve been taught how to diet, but not how to eat,” and we couldn’t agree more! She provides advice on how we can improve our…
Duration:01:14:18
Episode 29: How Ethical is Your Porn?
11/14/2019
TW: Episode contains mention of sexual assault, sex trafficking How the heck should we feel about porn? Is it a vehicle for exploitation, or a pathway to sexual liberation? Can porn ever truly be feminist? And do women even watch porn?? If you’ve ever had…
Duration:01:02:47
Episode 28: Ladies on the Ballot: Contenders or Sacrificial Lambs?
10/15/2019
Why is it that women make up half of the population, but only account for a fraction of our elected representatives? With an election right around the corner, it seemed like a great time to find out! Join us as we talk about the Glass…
Duration:00:50:41
Episode 27: Knock knock! Who’s there? WOMEN IN COMEDY!
9/19/2019
Between Netflix specials, hit TV shows, and popular podcasts, it seems like funny females are everywhere! But is it really a great time to be a woman in comedy? In this episode, Lily and Britt explore barriers faced by women in this industry, such as…
Duration:01:02:12
Episode 26: Hysteria to Health Gap
8/28/2019
Historically, the field of medicine has had a bit of a problem when it comes to the acknowledgement and treatment of women’s health concerns. But surely the days of the wandering uterus are in the past, and health care has achieved equality?? We’re afraid not!…
Duration:00:50:07
Episode 25: Tuning in, Setting, and Listening to Our Boundaries with Nicole Perry
8/6/2019
It took us 25 episodes, but we finally got around to creating an episode with our first interviewee! We are so excited to chat with registered psychologist, Nicole Perry. Nicole is a sought-out feminist therapist in Edmonton, Alberta who specializes in working with clients on…
Duration:00:47:42
Episode 24: Larry and Brenda get Married
7/16/2019
It’s wedding season, and we have nuptials on the brain! In this episode, we explore some of our favourite (and not-so-favourite) wedding traditions, with the help of our fictional couple, Larry and Brenda. From the engagement ring, to the bridal party, to the classic last-name…
Duration:00:46:54
Episode 23: O-wning your Life
6/25/2019
After seeing Oprah, we knew we had to switch gears and dedicate an episode to discussing living authentically and making the most out of our lives! We dive deeper into the topic to talk about why “designing your life” poses a challenge at times and…
Duration:00:54:29
Episode 22: Body Image, Summer Edition
6/4/2019
Summer is in full swing, and we’re feeling the heat! The pressure is on to have the perfect “summer body.” In this episode, we dive into some of the problematic implications behind the beach bod obsession, discussing why we aren’t fans of the term “flattering”…
Duration:00:44:46
Episode 21: FemTech
5/14/2019
There’s a new buzzword for women’s health technology and it’s called FemTech! From period-tracking apps to smart vibrators, we dive into the what FemTech encompasses, how it’s shaping the tech world, and how it might also be problematic. Plus we brainstorm some of our own…
Duration:00:43:54
Episode 20: The “F” Word
4/23/2019
We’re back in the closet and kicking off Season 2 to talk about why the word ‘feminist’ can bring up some negative connotations. Even if you’re someone who believes in gender equality, stereotypes of the angry bra-burning lesbian, myths like men ‘losing’ rights, and worries…
Duration:00:58:35
Episode 19: Bonus Episode
1/2/2019
Happy New Year! In this mini bonus episode, we pop the bubbly and celebrate the end of our first season (and Britt’s birthday!). We discuss our favourite episodes of the season, and share what it’s been like to make this podcast. We hope you enjoy,…
Duration:00:16:51
Episode 18: Santa’s Little Helper
12/4/2018
Itunes Season’s Greetings from Lily and Britt! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? There’s parties to host, cookies to bake, presents to buy, and halls to deck! Phew, that’s a lot to do, and often these tasks are placed solely…
Duration:00:47:37
Episode 17: Itching to get Inked
11/6/2018
We often think of tattoos as “masculine,” but did you know that women are more likely to be inked than men? Or that in the 19th century, many high society ladies sported tattoos as a fashion accessory? In this episode, we dive into women and…
Duration:00:51:56
Episode 16: Women and Weed
10/16/2018
As of this week, weed is legal in Canada! But just how female friendly is this industry? Join us as we discuss the intersections of feminism and cannabis, including stigma, entrepreneurial opportunities, and social justice initiatives. Grab some munchies and tune in! Links Cannabis use…
Duration:00:43:53
Episode 15: Emojis & Emails
10/2/2018
Take a second to look at the last text and email you sent. What do you see? Non-stop emojis? Extraaaa letters? Over the top punctuation?!?!? Ever thought about how our electronic communication patterns were influenced by gender? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ In this episode, Lily and Britt dive…
Duration:00:53:38
Episode 14: The Dreaded Dress Code
9/11/2018
From three-year-olds in sundresses to tennis superstars in catsuits, it seems like a lot of clothing is considered “inappropriate.” But is it the clothing itself that’s problematic, or the body that wears it? Should women be forced to wear bras or heels at work? And…
Duration:00:48:22
Episode 13: Fast Fashion, Undressed
8/28/2018
When we think fashion, we think glam! Beauty! Latest trends! But how often do we stop to consider the human cost that goes into creating garments for the most popular brands today? Or the fact that fashion is the second most polluting industry in the…
Duration:00:53:46
Episode 12: Academia has a Gender Equality Problem
8/14/2018
After three-weeks, we’re back! In this special episode, we team up with the Real Psychobabble Podcast to talk about diversity issues in academia. Join us as we learn about gender differences in tenure, pay, and academic activities! Next, head over to the guys’ episode, Psychology…
Duration:00:53:09
Episode 11: Representation in the Media
7/24/2018
Extra! Extra! There is a still a diversity and representation problem in the media! We wish this was old news, but recent headlines like Scar-Jo being cast to play a transgender man, and Sandra Oh being the first Asian actress to receive an Emmy nomination…
Duration:01:02:51