
A feminist podcast critiquing heterosexual love, sex, politics, and culture. www.direstraightspod.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsSociety & Culture | |||

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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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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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.
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
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”
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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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