Ill Conceived
Josh Boerman & June SternbachA podcast about natalism. Hosted by Josh Boerman (The Worst of All Possible Worlds, Traditional Scrench) and June Sternbach (Kill The Computer, The Onion).
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureNewsPolitics | |||
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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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A report from this past June found that South Korea's birthr... more
Over the course of the past decade or so, South Korea has become a country where men and women occupy completely different political perspectives and landscapes. It's also one of the countries with the lowest fertility rates in the world. This week, ... more
We’re cooking up a super-sized serving of Ill Conceived goodness for next week, so in the meantime we decided to dig back into the World Famous Mailbag to read and answer the stuff you’ve been wondering about but we haven’t found space to cover on th... 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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If Nathan Cofnas is to be believed, he’s going to retain his... more
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- Can’t stop listening
I found this podcast last week while looking for something to listen to while waiting for more episodes of I Hate James Dobson. The red thread that connects so many things from my childhood to today’s political landscape and the natalism movement is blowing my mind! Truly incredible watching all these seemingly unconnected things weave such a complex and awful narrative blanket. Addictive listening for sure
Apple Podcasts5Grace!w
United States2 months ago - One of my new favourites!
I appreciate the scripted format and snappy editing in particular. Many podcasts, including both hosts’ other/original projects, tend towards a lot more banter than I like and this is a lot closer to Behind the Bastards (with some Weird Little Guys mixed in), or one of the better episodes of It could Happen Here.
The show’s focus on pro-natalism is both timely and extremely productive in a way that isn’t true for most other podcasts, including the ones I mentioned above.
Apple Podcasts5amanda.systems
Sweden4 months ago - 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 Podcasts5LindnerfishUnited States4 months ago Important information delivered with style
Podcast Addict55 months agoBeefcliff- 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 Podcasts5Elizabeth BercawUnited States5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Philippines/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  Argentina/Society & Culture |
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What is Ill Conceived about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two hosts critically examine natalism, family policy, and the cultural/political ecosystems that shape debates around parenthood in the US and beyond. Episodes consistently blend historical context, data-driven critique, and sharp cultural analysis to unpack how conservatism, religious institutions, media framing, and policy intersect with everyday life, education, and gender roles. Notable throughlines include the politics of higher education, church and state dynamics, and the influence of tech and media elites on natalist narratives, all delivered with empathetic curiosity and a wry, humorous cadence. The show is distinguished by rigorous research, candid mailbag interactions, and a willingness to tackle provocative ideas with a balance ... more
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