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Natalism
Elon Musk
Eugenics
Focus On the Family
Moms For Liberty
Trad Wife Movement
Feminism
Balaji Srinivasan
Peter Thiel
Surrogacy
Homeschooling
Promise Keepers
Network States
Donald Trump
James Dobson
Natal Conference 2025
JD Vance
IVF
Evangelical Christianity
Gender Roles

A podcast about natalism. Hosted by Josh Boerman (The Worst of All Possible Worlds, Traditional Scrench) and June Sternbach (Kill The Computer, The Onion).

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes43Foundeda year ago
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THIS IS A PREVIEW OF A BONUS B-SIDE EPISODE. For access to the full length version of this and every other biweekly bonus B-side, go to Patreon.com/illconceived

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The natalist arguments of people like JD Vance are increasin... more

The Vice President of the United States and his wife Usha are expecting their fourth baby, setting an apparent example for their fellow natalists. But just how intertwined is JD Vance with the natalist movement overall and what does it have to do wit... more

THIS IS A PREVIEW OF A BONUS B-SIDE EPISODE. For access to the full length version of this and every other biweekly bonus B-side, go to Patreon.com/illconceived

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Fox News has reported on the "problem" of teenagers not gett... more

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Recent Guests

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Hosts

Josh Boerman
Host of Ill Conceived; has been involved in several related shows and projects; commonly collaborates with the other host on policy and culture topics.
June Sternbach
Co-host with a focus on cultural critique and policy discussion; frequently engages in natalism-related topics and related media analyses.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 394 ratings
  • Your show does a great service, you are the best; something bad has happened…

    Can you please help by shedding light on this individual: Jonathan Jacob Meijer, “The man with 1000 kids”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindnerfish
    United States16 days ago
  • Important information delivered with style

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Beefcliff
    25 days ago
  • Illuminating!

    Simply the BEST podcast which unpacks a lot in what’s really behind “pro-natalist” movements. The hosts do their research, giving us a historical perspective which explains a lot. Thus the hosts are more positioned to come up with deep insights. So are their listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elizabeth Bercaw
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great show

    Well researched, entertaining, empathetic. Love the show 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wylizzle
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Sometimes painful

    Hosts never stop torturing bits, sure that being unfunny for minutes at a time somehow means they’re being funny

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CleverRecords
    United States3 months ago

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What is Ill Conceived about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts explore natalist ideas, politics, and cultural narratives with a sharp, witty style. Episodes commonly dissect public discourse around birth rates, gender and family policy, eugenics, and the influence of tech and money on reproduction, often weaving in personal anecdotes and listener mail. The format tends to mix rigorous critique with humor, creating a distinctive blend that appeals to listeners who enjoy policy-informed, culturally aware discussion with a satirical edge. The show often centers on how political movements shape family and societal norms, and it stands out for its candid, provocative take and the chemistry between the hosts.

Noteworthy is the willingness to connect niche topics (surrogacy, IVF, natalist advocacy,... more

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