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Dark Lesbidemia w/ Aliza Jay 03.06.2026 1h 26min

In honor of Pride Month, Binchtopia's lesbian correspondent Aliza joins Julia to open the loveline for exclusively sapphic dilemmas. Together, the girlies address lesbian horrors including falling for your D&D teammate, having a platonically shirtless sleepover with your bestie, and finding out the girl you're in love with has has a hideous back tattoo. Digressions include surviving the Subaru allegations, a new psychological diagnosis for boring people, and considering whether straight men have the capacity to yearn. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

The Ancient Art of Being Woman'd 20.05.2026 1h 31min

Julia and Eliza reconvene for a long-overdue Girlboss Summit where they discuss two iconic indigenous women who survived by any means necessary: La Malinche and Sacagawea. Together the girlies explore the forgotten role of female translators in building the New World and investigate the fine line between traitor and victim. Digressions include society's rampant Michael Jackson psychosis, concert makeout etiquette, and celebs who are immune to being Woman'd. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES La Malinche by Carmen Tafolla Malinche by Rosario Castellanos Malintzin's Choices by Camilla Townsend The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier by Megan Kate Nelson Traitor, Survivor, Icon: The Legacy of La Malinche

Does Anyone Know If We Have Flop Tomorrow? *TEASER* 13.05.2026 7min

Julia and Nick explore the dark side of shaking up your life — because sometimes, the shake TAKETH! From accidental military enlistment to having a warrant out for your arrest, they tell the stories of tremendous flops and binchies who rose from the ashes. Digressions include Nick's failed attempt at heterosexuality, a horrifying clown-centric production of Moby Dick, and Kaitlin Bennett x Soho House. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

But Mama, He's Mormon 06.05.2026 1h 7min

Julia is back with another solo episode to address some of your most pressing dilemmas: Should I convert to Mormonism for a man? Is beefing with my therapist warranted? Can I quit my job and be a stay at home girlfriend? Digressions include hearing out Clavicular, the abhorrent return of heroin chic, and RHORI providing some much needed diva representation. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

And You Did It at My Paddock! w/ Nick & Chase *UNLOCKED FROM PATREON* 29.04.2026 1h 15min

Julia is joined by cacklers Nick and Chase for their very first venture into the cursed depths of Reddit's Am I The Asshole. Horrors include: a husband's mysterious gaycation to Ibiza, a black market Labubu deal, a fuckboi horse with navy blue hay, and a man who is enchanted by his server's gongerous scalp. Plus, Chase's formative years herding sheep in Arizona, the sacred right to be rude at work, and personal legal drama… ALLEGEDLY! For more Nick and Chase, check out their podcast Mumbling and Cackling! This episode was originally released on January 14, 2026 as a Patreon exclusive, and we're unlocking it for you to make the most of the extra week in April. Become a patron today to support the show, keep us ad-free and unlock our backlog of over 50 bonus episodes at patreon.com/binchtopia.

My Water Broke, Call the MUA! w/ Nick & Chase *TEASER* 22.04.2026 6min

Julia is joined by cacklers Nick and Chase for another descent into Am I The Asshole and your IDGAF workplace moments. Essential questions include: can I neuter my neighbor's cat if he's wearing a Cuban link? What if Sky Ferreira drops an album while my wife is giving birth? At what point can one be jealous of a horse? And so much more! For more Nick and Chase, check out their podcast Mumbling and Cackling! This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Enshitted on 'Em 15.04.2026 1h 30min

Is everything getting worse? Well, yes! Julia and Nick break down enshittification, planned obsolescence, and the long history of things being made worse on purpose. From disposable culture to Facebook AI slop, they break down how we've all been conditioned to waste our time and money while being trained to expect basically nothing in return. Digressions include the implications of boyfriends entering the girls' rag hang unannounced, a brief stay in frog paradise, and the AI fridge that watches your baby. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES Enshittification by Cory Doctorow How the Deadly 1918 Flu Pandemic Brought Dixie Cups to Easton Made to Break: Technology and Obsolescence in America by Giles Slade OFFICIALS EXPLAIN WAR SAVINGS PLAN; McAdoo and Vanderlip Open $2,000,000,000 Campaign at "Frugality Dinner." DIRECTORS THEIR GUESTS Speakers Predict National Response to the Appeals of These Patriotic Business Leaders. Pierre Bourdieu, Distinction, A Social Critique on the Judgement of Taste, 1984 Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk Pushbutton Magic - 1948 The Age of Enshittification The Waste Makers Toward a Throw-Away Culture. Consumerism, 'Style Obsolescence' and Cultural Theory in the 1950s and 1960s Understaffing as a form of enshittification 1956 Frigidaire Refrigerator ice box Commercial

Everything is Reagan's Fault 01.04.2026 1h 48min

Julia and Eliza finally confront the question: is Ronald Reagan responsible for all the world's evils? To investigate, the girlies delve into Reaganomics, the groundbreaking idea to give rich people more money, and trace how its legacy has trickled down into the capitalist swamp we all wade through today. The girlies also examine Reagan's abysmal impact on human life including his murderously indifferent AIDS response, his systematic defunding of welfare, his IDGAF environmental policies, and many other evils. Digressions include Eliza's upcoming consultation with a pet psychic, Australians getting mad at vowels, and a callback to Nancy the throat goat. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. ADDITIONAL READINGS Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion How a Historian Uncovered Ronald Reagan's Racist Remarks to Richard Nixon Killing Asylum: How Decades of U.S. Policy Ravaged Central America Ronald Reagan Made Central America a Killing Field The Cold War 's Last Battlefield: Reagan, the Soviets and Central America THE IRAN-CONTRA REPORT: Chronology; After 13 Years of Hide-and-Seek, a Bitter Chapter of U.S. History Ends The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander The war on drugs, explained When Oliver North avoided prison time for his role in the Iran-contra scandal You're Wrong About Podcast: Iran-Contra SOURCES A Timeline of HIV and AIDS A troublesome legacy: The Reagan Administration's conservation and renewable energy policy A Snapshot of Federal Student Loan Debt Actor's Illness Helped Reagan To Grasp AIDS, Doctor Says Aid To Dependent Children: The Legal History Conservative Transition in American Social Policy Decades of Distortion: The Right's 30-year Assault on Welfare FAIRNESS OF REAGAN'S CUTOFFS OF DISABILITY AID QUESTIONED How Ronald Reagan's Time at General Electric Pushed Him to Conservatism How Ronald Reagan Tried to Shrink Government Spending Looking Back On When President Reagan Fired The Air Traffic Controllers Presidential Approval Ratings — Gallup Historical Statistics and Trends Proposed cuts to public housing threaten a repeat of the 1980s' housing crisis Reaganomics and the Welfare State Reagan Administration's Chilling Response to the AIDS Crisis Ronald Reagan and the Commitment of the Mentally Ill REAGAN DEFENDS FINANCING FOR AIDS Reagan, Deregulation and America's Exceptional Rise in Health Care Costs Reagan Order Defines Drug Trade as Security Threat, Widens Military Role Reagan Was a Disaster for the Labor Movement. A Second Trump Term Could Be Worse. Republicans view Reagan, Trump as best recent presidents Ronald Reagan and the Politics of Declining Union Organization Ronald Reagan From the People's Perspective: A Gallup Poll Review Ronald Reagan Has Shaped U.S. Labor Law for Decades Ronald Reagan's Legacy: The Rise of Student Loan Debt in America Ronald Reagan: Life Before the Presidency Ronald Reagan on economics and political parties, 1962 Ronald Reagan's shameful legacy: Violence, the homeless, mental illness The ideas in Project 2025? Reagan tried them, and the nation suffered The Origin of Student Debt: Reagan Adviser Warned Free College Would Create a Dangerous "Educated Proletariat" The Reagan Administration's Budget Cuts: Their Impact on the Poor 'The Reagans': TV Review. The Shadow of Ronald Reagan Is Costing Us Dearly The Welfare Queen Who Is Receiving Social Safety Net Benefits? Will History Repeat Itself? Like Reagan's Repeal of Carter's Achievements in Advancing Solar Energy, Will Trump Kill Biden's?. Why Are Workers Struggling? Because Labor Law Is Broken

The Episode of Unfathomable Healing *TEASER* 25.03.2026 5min

Join Julia and Nick in the desert at sunset as they recap the shrooms trip that finally healed them. Digressions include having extreme horse experience, society carrying the weight of Drake's pain, and the life affirming beauty of feeling it all. Plus, a crucial addendum recorded after Realizing Things on horseback. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Eau de Binch w/ Roxy Jamin 18.03.2026 1h 42min

In this episode, Roxy returns to the pod to help Julia explore the fascinating history of scent: from ancient Greek perfumers on Aphrodite's island to Abercrombie cologne cloud terrorism. Plus, the girlies explain why smell is uniquely different from all our other senses, the Proustian relationship between scent and memory, and how capitalism has transformed our desire to smell good into a billion dollar identity crisis. Digressions include being flexed on by your parents, a man who generously donated his hair to a horse, and society's collective Mrs. Meyer's trauma. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. Roxy's Website: https://rjamin.net/ SOURCES 3,200-Year-Old Mesopotamian Perfume Recreated from Ancient Text A Brief History of Scent A Cultural Autopsy of the Celebrity Perfume A Journey Through Time in Fragrance Abercrombie Employees Have To Spritz Clothes With Cologne Every Hour Alain Corbin The Foul and the Fragrant: Odor and the French Social Imagination Aroma: The Cultural History of Smell Cleopatra May Have Once Smelled Like This Recreated Perfume Effects of ambient odors on slot-machine usage in a Las Vegas casino. Fragrant by Mandy Aftel History of the Hero: Chanel No5 How Advertisers Convinced Americans They Smelled Bad How Coco Chanel changed the course of women's fashion I'm the Perfumer Who Created the Scent You Love to Hate — Abercrombie & Fitch's Fierce In France's Perfume Capital Of The World, There's A World Of Beautiful Fragrance Love Stinks: The Association between Body Odors and Romantic Relationship Commitment Many find the term 'Oriental' offensive. Why are perfumers still using it? Perfume Culture Is Starting to Stink PERFUMERY The psychology and biology of fragrancе Psychology of Fragrance Use: Perception of Individual Odor and Perfume Blends Reveals a Mechanism for Idiosyncratic Effects on Fragrance Choice Poor Sense of Smell Linked to Increased Risk of Depression in Older Adults Tappūtī-Bēlet-ekallim, The Oldest Perfumer on Record The Connections Between Smell, Memory, and Health The effects of scent on consumer behaviour The mysterious sense of smell: evolution, historical perspectives, and neurological disorders The Mystery of Ambergris The proust effect: Scents, food, and nostalgia The Smell of Evolution The Truth About Pheromones The Ugly History of Beautiful Things: Perfume This Is What Space Smells Like You don't say? The smell of love You Might Not Agree, but Science Says You're Attracted to Body Odor

Bad Book Club: The Tradwife Manifesto *TEASER* 11.03.2026 9min

In this installment of Bad Book Club, Julia and Eliza read the sacred word of Lori Alexander, aka The Transformed Wife, who walked so all trad wife influencers could run. The girlies unpack Lori's memoir, in which she preaches biblical womanhood and reveals the brain tumor that made her submit to her husband. Plus, helpful life lessons like always say yes to sex, reuse your children's bathwater, and never have shit to say to anyone. Digressions include Lana's recent Sylvia Plath tribute, Eliza's long-awaited return to the plant of unfathomable joy, and the three types of divinely ordained men (allegedly). This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

I Lived Bitch! w/ Ellie Schnitt 04.03.2026 1h 30min

Julia is joined by bestie of the pod Ellie Schnitt to dissect the organ transplant industrial complex (figuratively)! Ellie lends her expertise as the proud owner of a gently used kidney to help unpack the wild history of transplantation, the misconceptions and ethics surrounding organ donation, and the surreal, life-altering experience of waking up with a new lease on your body. Digressions include Ballerina Farm's completely predictable raw milk controversy, taking thirst traps in the hospital bathroom, and why the last person you want to hear from after major surgery is your flop ex. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. Check out Ellie's Substack here: https://ellieschnitt.substack.com/ SOURCES A narrative review on the psychosocial domains of the impact of organ transplantation A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk A transplant makes history Current Strategies for Living Donor Kidney Transplantation Ethics of allocation of donor organs Exploring Disparities in United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Scoring Systems H.R.2544 - Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act History of transplantation Hospitals Cater to 'Transplant Tourists' as U.S. Patients Wait for Organs How it All Started: The Fascinating History of Organ Transplantation How One Father Created an Organ Empire Increased Scrutiny Leads to an Improved Organ Transplant System Inequities in Organ Transplant Allocation Life-or-Death Decisions: Philosophy Student Weighs Ethics of Organ Transplants Living Organ Donation Medical Ethics Unpacked: Ethical Issues in Organ Transplantation New Jersey organ procurement organization under congressional investigation after 'alarming' whistleblower claims Organ Donation and Transplantation Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you Organ Donation is Rare, Here's Why Organ Donation Legislation and Policy Organ Transplant System 'in Chaos' as Waiting Lists Are Ignored Organ Transplantation: HHS Action Needed to Improve Lifesaving Program Personality Changes Associated with Organ Transplants Psychiatric Aspects of Organ Transplantation Sick and Skipped Over: How We Investigated the Organ Transplant System Systemic Issues Plague Life-Saving Organ Transplant Program The Ethical Boundaries of Organ Donation The history of organ transplantation The Medical Minute: Six organ donation facts knock down six myths U.S. Government Cracks Down on Organ Transplant System What Can Be Donated

Don't Binch and Drive *TEASER* 25.02.2026 6min

Julia and beautiful Nick are reunited at last for a truly chaotic stoned episode. The bestinas address the alarming number of binchies who have gotten into car accidents while listening to the pod, and consider the spiritual ramifications of vehicular binching. COUNTLESS digressions include: Clavicular being brutally frame mogged by an ASU frat leader, the horror of being butt dialed by a friend who is talking shit about you, and Julia and Nick's upcoming trip that will finally change everything. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Make It or Break Down w/ Allegra Chapman 18.02.2026 1h 29min

In the final installment of Binchtopia's two-part reality TV series, Allegra returns to dissect the inner workings behind the spectacle. The girlies unpack the psychological profiling of contestants, examine why so few stars ever escape the system that made them, and consider what happens when your mental breakdown becomes public entertainment. Digressions include a medical emergency induced by Tinsley Mortimer, Mary Cosby's Mother God arc, and seeking justice for Disney adults. Check out Allegra's radio show here: https://kpiss.fm/show/reverse-library/ This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES Cue the Sun! By Emily Nussbaum Everything old is new again: reality television celebrity, the Hollywood studio system, and the battle for control of one's image 'For the first time in ________ history…': microcelebrity and/as historicity in reality TV competitions How Love Island Became a TV Reality of Sex, Fame, and Sometimes Tragedy Meet the psychologist who helped cast your favorite reality TV villains and heroes Modern Voyeurism: How the Reality TV Boom Is Affecting Our Mental Health Reality Check: A Qualitative Study of Mental Well-Being Among Participants Reality Television as a Model for Online Behavior: Blogging, Photo, and Video Sharing Reality TV : audiences and popular factual television Status Update: Celebrity, Publicity, and Branding in the Social Media Age The Dark Side of "Reality TV": Professional Ethics and the Treatment of "Reality"-Show Participants The Evolution of Foucault's Utopic Panopticon The harsh reality of Reality TV and mental health The Presentation Of Self In Everyday Life by Erving Goffman The Psychological Impact of Reality TV: Exploring Viewer Responses through Cognitive Appraisal Theory The Reality-TV Confessional Shaped Our Digital Lives Uncomfortable Television by Hunter Hargraves Why Aren't We Outraged by Psych Evaluations for Reality TV?.

Ranking Reality TV's Finest w/ Allegra Chapman *TEASER* 11.02.2026 6min

In honor of Binchtopia's recent foray into the world of unscripted television, Allegra is back in the stu for an essential and necessary exercise: ranking the most iconic reality TV moments of all time. Join the girlies as they recap legendary monologues, crash outs, smackdowns and so much more! Digressions include Allegra being Geese-negative, new eyewitness testimony from the Peltz-Beckham wedding, and doing slut drops for the craic. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Julia's Valentine Hotline 04.02.2026 1h 12min

For the 2026 Valentine Hotline, Julia picks up the phone solo to hear binchies' love queries and offer advice to lonely hearts. Essential questions include: What if my partner is too perfect? Why am I having dreams about an old flame? Should I get green card married at 24? Plus, a shonking update from last year's Hotline caller who dated a firefighter who only paid in cash. Digressions include Alex Honnold being a deadbeat Dad, the male urge to blow up a woman's life, and keeping an eye out for The Killer. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. 8:00 — Coping when your ex moves on too fast 14:58 — Breaking up with someone who was "too perfect" 19:06 — Sober and spiraling without romantic distractions 26:01 — Never been in a relationship and feeling behind 29:44 — Should women make the first move? 35:05 — UPDATE: the cash-paying firefighter saga 44:32 — Reoccurring dreams about a childhood best friend 50:02 — Ring shopping followed by a sudden breakup 56:30 — Staying hopeful about love after getting hurt 1:02:13 — Do I actually hate my boyfriend?

Bad Book Club: Diva Down! *TEASER* 28.01.2026 7min

Julia and Eliza team up for another bad book club episode in which they review Colleen Hoover's newest work of experimental autofiction: Woman Down. In a suspenseful story that is definitely not based on CoHo's life at all, an author who has been brutally and unfairly CANCELED goes to crazy lengths to break her writer's block, even taking it to a place of copaganda. Digressions include Taylor Swift's subpoenaed text messages, Eliza recapping her personal Rabiesgate, and apt comparisons to Hunter S Thompson. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.

Realness, On Demand! w/ Allegra Chapman 21.01.2026 1h 24min

In the first episode of a two-part series, Julia is joined by Binchtopia favorite Allegra Chapman to lovingly dissect the mind-bending genre of reality TV. The girlies trace its evolution from chaotic human experimentation into neoliberal propaganda, mapping the multiverse across TLC, E!, MTV, and Bravo while decoding the cultural logic each network normalizes along the way. Digressions include the ultimate guide to landing yourself a cruise bae, Boston as a cosmic punishment, and Allegra's short-lived stint as a puck bunny. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. Check out Allegra's radio show here: https://kpiss.fm/show/reverse-library/ To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES Cue the Sun! By Emily Nussbaum Everything old is new again: reality television celebrity, the Hollywood studio system, and the battle for control of one's image 'For the first time in ________ history…': microcelebrity and/as historicity in reality TV competitions Neoliberal exploitation in reality television: youth, health and the spectacle of celebrity 'concern' Queen for a Day - Partial 1956 episode Reality Television: a Neoliberal Theater of Suffering Reality TV The Work of Being Watched by Mark Andrejevic The Dark Side of "Reality TV": Professional Ethics and the Treatment of "Reality"-Show Participants Uncomfortable Television UNDERSTANDING THE AMERICAN DREAM FROM KARDASHIAN FAMILY THROUGH KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIAN REALITY SHOW

And You Did It at My Paddock w/ Nick & Chase *TEASER* 14.01.2026 5min

Julia is joined by cacklers Nick and Chase for their very first venture into the cursed depths of Reddit's Am I The Asshole. Horrors include: a husband's mysterious gaycation to Ibiza, a black market Labubu deal, a fuckboi horse with navy blue hay, and a man who is enchanted by his server's gongerous scalp. Plus, Chase's formative years herding sheep in Arizona, the sacred right to be rude at work, and personal legal drama… ALLEGEDLY! For more Nick and Chase, check out their podcast Mumbling and Cackling! This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and our monthly news broadcast What the Hell Sure NEWS, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.