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Problematic faves, dissident feminism, and poodle interruptions: this is Feminine Chaos, featuring cultural commentary from Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Kat Rosenfield. femchaospod.substack.com

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Kat and Phoebe discuss the character of aspiring senator and porta-potty masturbator Graham Platner, the romantic philosophy of the horror film Obsession, and wha... more

Phoebe airs her grievances vis-a-vis being reverse scooped by a certain New York Times article, Kat discusses the contours of her post-cancellation comeback, and everyone agrees that if that guy actually was turned into a newt, that was pretty bad an... more

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Kat and Phoebe discuss the fallout over an expose of the finances of the bestselling author of the new memoir, Strangers.

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Kat and Phoebe discuss the latest in Jewish canine sexual aggression, a vintage Lena Dunham controversy, and a buzzy new novel that has all the tradwives talking.... more

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Author and PhD student
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Episode: Premium: Bookstores and Boozehounds

Hosts

Kat Rosenfield
Host with a long-running presence; writes and comments on culture, gender, and media.
Phoebe Maltz Bovy
Co-host, cultural commentator, and writer focused on feminism and media critique.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • So smart so fun

    I love that consensus between Kat and Phoebe is so far from the agenda of this wonderful show. I never get the sense that they’re being adolescently provocative, but they insist on complexity and considering things consistently. Plus I just find them both so charming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nuance Pervert
    Canada2 months ago
  • Ugh

    Kat is so superficial and nearly episode makes a comment that reveals her vanity. They both have a tendency to beself-righteous and snarky. I appreciate their intelligence and perspectives, but the self-important meanness has gotten to be too much. I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RollerSkateRosie
    United States10 months ago
  • Lame

    You can’t be contrarian if your take is so predictable. Annoying scolds without a single actual hot take.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ***nickname***!
    United States2 years ago
  • Ugh

    I wish they wouldn’t be so self-righteous and snarky. I appreciate their intelligence and perspectives, but the self-important meanness has gotten to be too much. I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RollerSkateRosie
    United States2 years ago
  • Love Kat!

    I love hearing Kat’s take on things. Phoebe seems to have a hard time understanding nuance and differing perspectives. Her condescending brand of feminism isn’t very tolerant of women who chose different lifestyles than her.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    1234hellopeeps
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts offer measured, thoughtful discourse and push back on simplistic takes.
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We Three (with Leigh Stein)
Q: Does the self-help framing help or hinder Lindy West's storytelling?
Many feel it commercializes personal struggle, turning intimate pain into instructional content, which can feel performative or evasive rather than transformative.
We Three (with Leigh Stein)
Q: What does the book say about monogamy, polyamory, and the power dynamics in relationships?
The discussion suggests a complicated, sometimes troubling dynamic where love, dependency, and control intersect with the polyamorous arrangements, prompting questions about consent, self-worth, and agency.
We Three (with Leigh Stein)
Q: Were you familiar with Lindy West before the memoir, and how does her voice come through in the book?
All hosts were familiar to varying degrees; the memoir's late-Internet-era voice is unmistakable, sharply witty but controversial, with a strong self-critical undercurrent.
The Sobriety Hour with Katie Herzog
Q: Can you explain what the Sinclair Method is?
The Sinclair Method is based on the drug Naltrexone, which is an opioid antagonist, to help treat alcohol use disorder by blocking the pleasure associated with drinking.
Premium: Tantric Sex Squirrels
Q: When you set out to write about this, did you imagine that you were just going to think it was nonsense or were you, did you already come at it with like a more nuanced stance on it?
Phoebe had already spoken to intimacy coordinators before writing and was interested in how understanding of their role had evolved.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Feminine Chaos

What is Feminine Chaos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, culturally literate duo delivers agile discussions on current events, media practices, and online discourse through a feminist-leaning lens. Across episodes, they dissect journalism ethics, celebrity memoirs, online outrage cycles, and the politics of culture with wit, skepticism, and a readiness to challenge prevailing narratives. Beyond punchlines, the show often threads through media literacy, gender dynamics, and the commodification of public life, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy nuanced critiques of culture, tech, and storytelling. A notable strength is the hosts' ability to juxtapose serious social issues with playful banter, creating a distinctive, frank voice that's comfortable both shredding hype and celebrating... more

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