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A feminist podcast critiquing heterosexual love, sex, politics, and culture. www.direstraightspod.com

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Whether you believe all wine moms are members of ANTIFA or that they’re just apolitical white ladies with too much rosé all day, it’s irrefutable that drunk and high mommies have a long, loaded cultural and political history.

Centuries before mommy ... more

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Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Substack Live.

We started with a debrief of last night’s State of the Union. If you didn’t watch: Congrats. Let us recap fo... more

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The adult industry has turned into a popular scapegoat for nearly every problem in hetero life and culture right now. Pornography is blamed for everything from th... more

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Thanks to everyone who tuned into our Substack Live.

Today’s bonus episode was a cultural and political grab bag. Just a few topics we touched on:

* Tracy blami... more

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Tracy Clark-Flory
Co-host and commentator, known for her expertise in feminist culture and commentary on societal norms regarding sex and relationships.
Amanda Monte
Co-host and contributor with a focus on gender dynamics, relationships, and the intersection of pop culture with feminist ideals.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
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    are funny, spot on, fulfilling and the cultural intellectual discourse many of us are missing. As soon as I finish one episode, I am immediately scrolling to the next. I am so grateful to have found this podcast. These are

    the conversations so many more people need to be having. THANK

    YOU!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    barefootbrownbear
    United States2 months ago
  • Just so good

    I heard Tracy on Burnt Toast and immediately looked up this podcast. I started listening to one of the free episodes and about ten minutes in signed up to be paid because I didn’t want to miss a word. It was like drinking water when you hadn’t realized how thirsty you were. Fulfilling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mousewhoroars
    United States6 months ago
  • Finding and confronting our feminist shadows with disinfectant

    First - the title - DIRE STRAIGHTS - really does set the tone - and initiates listeners into an examination and evisceration of heterosexism and indeed heteropessimism [thanks Clark-Flory for the latter concept!]

    Highlight: The moment when FEMALE CHAUVINIST PIGS by Ariel Levy was mentioned - yes, that book was 20 years ago and a bit more - and how it folded into the Dark Feminine of the TikTok/broader Internet subculture world.

    Lowlight: The Jungian discussion was a bit light-weight and disapp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Adelaide Eleanor Dupont
    Australia9 months ago
  • A smart and approachable way into very tricky topics

    TCF is mostly made her name as a writer but she commands the mic like a pro talking about subjects on which she has more than established credibility; she and AM hold forth on not only the flotsam and jetsam of dating culture but the very relational water we swim in. Super interesting stuff, also a great podcast if you like the word “unpack”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aghdduchjdnbwjj
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful and comedic take on critical cultural issues surrounding relationships and feminism.
Reviews highlight the refreshing approach to discussing the complexities of modern dating and intimacy.
Many note the empowering and enlightening discussions that encourage confronting patriarchy and societal norms.

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Monogamy is a feminist problem
Q: How do societal norms influence our understanding of monogamy?
Societal norms create an expectation for monogamy that many do not question, often leading individuals to believe they desire it without reflecting on deeper societal pressures.
Monogamy is a feminist problem
Q: What is so bad about monogamy aside from the compulsory aspect?
Monogamy serves the exploitative, patriarchal family model and has historically been used to control women's bodies and sexuality.
Can married and divorced women be friends?
Q: Are you embarrassed about being married?
Yes, I might be a little outside the norm in that I am very inclined to critique hetero marriage.

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A feminist approach is taken to critique heterosexual love, sex, politics, and culture, examining the complexities and nuances of contemporary relationships. The discussions often explore themes of patriarchy, toxic romance myths, and societal expectations that inform relationship dynamics. Addressing various topics such as monogamy, gender inequality, and modern dating challenges, the conversation encourages listeners to confront traditional narratives and encourages a broader understanding of intimacy and relational norms. The hosts provide insights and personal anecdotes that not only reflect their experiences but also resonate with a wider audience grappling with similar issues in a changing societal landscape.

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Dire Straights launched 9 months ago and published 24 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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