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A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein

Matt Bernstein
Bud Light
HIV/AIDS
George Santos
Transphobia
Lgbtq Representation
Taylor Swift
Dylan Mulvaney
Corporate Greed
Child Safety
Bullying
Mental Health
Anti-Lgbtq Legislation
Education
Oklahoma
Lgbtq Issues
Aubrey Gordon
Fraud
Anheuser-Busch
Boycotts
Queerbaiting

For years, Matt’s been unpacking the events, people, and culture wars shaping the world around us. On A Bit Fruity, we take deeper dives into those issues — joined by celebrities, experts, and journalists who help us laugh and learn along the way. Follow Matt: www.instagram.com/mattxiv Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MattBernstein1

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Latest Episodes

When fitness influencer Ashton Hall’s absurd morning routine went viral a few weeks ago, I was… moved. The hours-long skincare, gym, and journaling ritual felt like an American Psycho-inspired metrosexual fever dream — one peppered with shocking miso... more

What does “gender ideology” have in common with ISIS? Well, they are both… things, arguably. As more people become aware of opportunities to commodify their trauma into anti-trans right-wing media bait, the race for those opportunities is getting mor... more

When Gwen Stefani made a tacit endorsement of Tucker Carlson earlier this month, I felt like somebody had knocked the wind out of me. Had the iconic 90’s ain’t-no-hollaback girl made a not-so-sweet escape to the dark side? Dizzy and disturbed, I set ... more

To the mainstream news, she’s the mother of three of Elon Musk’s children. To a certain type of extremely online Tumblr user in the year 2012, she once approximated God. Today, we take a challenging look at the strange tapestry of Grimes’s life and u... more

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Recent Guests

Kat Tenbarge
Independent journalist covering culture and politics
Episode: The Complex Tragedy of Grimes
Moira Donigan
Fellow podcaster and expert on the right's ideas on gender and sexual politics.
In Bed With The Right
Episode: The Incoherent Sexual Politics of the Right
Adrian Dobb
Fellow podcaster and expert on the right's ideas on gender and sexual politics.
In Bed With The Right
Episode: The Incoherent Sexual Politics of the Right
Ed Ongweso
Tech journalist
Episode: The Tech Bro-ligarchy
Ryan Mac
Journalist at The New York Times and co-author of 'Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter'
The New York Times
Episode: How Did Elon Musk Get Like This?
Kate Conger
Journalist at The New York Times and co-author of 'Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter'
The New York Times
Episode: How Did Elon Musk Get Like This?
Andrew Tate
Influencer and founder of Hustlers University
Hustlers University
Episode: How the Right is Winning Young Men (with Taylor Lorenz)
Big Joel
Excellent content creator and political thinker known for his YouTube channels.
YouTube
Episode: Jubilee Must Be Stopped
Amanda Montell
Host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, author of Cultish and The Age of Magical Overthinking
Sounds Like a Cult
Episode: The Cult of Stan Culture (with Amanda Montell)

Host

Matt Bernstein
Host and creator known for addressing impactful societal issues with humor and insight.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 14k ratings
  • No doubt

    This episode on Gwen had me cackling bc matt kept calling her Gwyneth Paltrow. I love the banter it’s perfection

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikki j 1002
    United States10 days ago
  • LOVE a bit fruity!

    Absolutely love this podcast. Matt tackles some really important and insightful conversations about social politics that we really need right now. Complex topics and people are approached critically and directly but always with empathy. Couldn’t recommend highly enough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    earthtoluce
    United Kingdom11 days ago
  • Bloody brilliant podcast!

    So happy to stumble upon this brilliant host and guests. Can’t wait to hear it all, he’s super funny and his empathy feels authentic and the topics timely and refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oiseaublue
    Canada11 days ago
  • Horrendous vocal fry

    I want to listen to the subject matters but the vocal fry is so grating on the nerves

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LuckBeeA_Lady
    United States13 days ago
  • Hold the phone!

    ok I’m not sure how I found this podcast but I am SO GLAD i did. Uggghhhh i hate labels but I get it, sorta, i’m a whatchamacallit then…a cisgender Gen Xer and i freakin luv this b/c it’s extremely informative and I’m sick of the unfairness that plagues society. We’re a bunch of Homosapiens existing on planet Earth. We ALL deserve happiness. Life is hard enough especially when it comes to illness and injury…WHY THE HECK are people still picking on each other just for being human?? I’ve read so... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sea Sista
    United States13 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions about pop culture and social politics.
The humor and light-hearted banter add to the engaging nature of the content.
Some critiques mention challenges with specific co-hosts' vocal delivery, affecting the overall experience.

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The Detransitioner Panic
Q: What do you want anyone listening who this might be a new conversation for to know?
Gender joy can thrive at any stage, whether that's trans joy or detrans joy, and we need trans healthcare.
The Detransitioner Panic
Q: Do you think your experience is valid?
I do not think his experience is valid as a serious voice in the D-trans world for having identified as a female Korean pop star for six months.
The 100-Year-Old Myth of Gays “Coming for Your Children”
Q: When did the story of LGBTQ+ people being groomers start?
This narrative has been perpetuated for centuries, and is a way for conservative groups to enact panic over queer visibility.
The 100-Year-Old Myth of Gays “Coming for Your Children”
Q: What do you want people to know about drag queens and kids?
We’re all trying to provide entertainment. The message is very simple. It’s be yourself.
Hawk Tuah: From Harmless Meme to Right Wing Symbol
Q: When did you first become aware of Hawk Tuah?
I think I saw the video on TikTok or Instagram. It was just getting reshared and I saw the raw video.

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