If Plato and Aristotle had internet addictions and knew what "gaslighting" was, they'd probably make this podcast. Hosts Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb guide you t...
In the first episode of the new year, the girlies explore the world of celebrity public relations — from the emergence of the modern celebrity to the intricacies of managing a public image. They discuss the storied history and secret theory of PR to answer the important questions: How do you destroy a celebrity’s image? Can it ever be rebuilt and if so, how? Is the key to image rehabilitation simply being a man? Plus, the girlies debut a fun new game, Can You Remember Why We Hated These Women? Digressions include revisiting the phenomenon of being woman’d, holding space for the name Tree Paine, and urging Khloe Kardashian to get a new publicist. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES Ivy Lee: "Father of Modern Public Relations" The History of Modern Public Relations The Drama of Celebrity Press Agents of Change: Early Hollywood and the "New Publicity". Media and the Rise of Celebrity Culture About Public Relations Public Relations Through the Ages: A Timeline of Social Movements, Technology Milestones and the Rise of the Profession.* The Evolution Of PR As We Know It What's the Difference Between PR and Marketing?. The Long and Strange History of Celebrity Image repair discourse and crisis communication Apologies of the Rich and Famous: Cultural, Cognitive, and Social Explanations of Why W Explanations of Why We Care and Why We and Why We Forgive. Why Actress Sarah Bernhardt Was the First Modern Celebrity Understanding Authenticity and The Lawrence-Hathaway Carnival Ride of Attraction/Revulsion Taylor Swift does not exist Understanding Celebrity Is Celebrity Culture on its Way Out? The Godfathers of Star PR Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: A timeline of the feud and lawsuit between It Ends With Us co-stars PR expert reads between the lines of the Baldoni-Lively publicity saga What does it mean to get ‘woman’d’? The PR astroturfing strategy explained Fred Inglis, A Short History of Celebrity Sharon Marcus on The Drama of Celebrity Why Actress Sarah Bernhardt Was the First Modern Celebrity Stars by Richard Dyer Richard Dyer Star Theory Image repair discourse and crisis communication Saint Francis the Influencer Medieval Saints and Modern Screens
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Shake Up Ya Life! w/ Nick Garros **TEASER**
As a special 2025 treat, bestie of the pod, Nick Garros, returns for a truly unique episode recorded on Yom Kippur. Join Julia and Nick in starvation mode as they judge YOU on judgment day. Topics include the time Julia got gagged by a James Charles fan, Nick’s tiny home journey, advice for how to date a LOLer, a listener who really needs to get a restraining order, and so much more! This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
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The 2024 Pop Culture Round-up
In the final episode of the year, the girlies celebrate 4 years of Binchtopia (!!!!!) and give their long-awaited pop culture recap of 2024’s most absurd moments. Digressions include the wool-less sweater epidemic, the Bible’s copyright laws, retractions on former Wicked slander and, of course, JoJo Siwa. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
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Santa's Surveillance State **TEASER**
The girlies bring you a seasonal episode to discuss some terrifying Christmas lore — the Germanic tale of Krampus and the panopticon horror of the Elf on the Shelf. Digressions include our thoughts on the United Healthcare CEO shooter, why we should be shaming people more, and a quick digest of our recent nightmares. This is a teaser for a Patreon-exclusive episode. To listen to the full episode and access over 50 bonus episodes, mediasodes, and monthly zoom hangs visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
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Apocalypse Tonite Queen?
The girlies explore the concept of Doomsday, revisiting the countless times we’ve thought the world was coming to an end. From luxury arks and poisonous comets to God’s wrath and alien invasions, they consider the fact that the world has never ended…yet. Digressions include cozy season in the studio, being Twitter clean, and Eliza’s mom’s podcast debut. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Kylie Finnigan. To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, zoom hangouts and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today. SOURCES Halley’s Comet, Covid-19, and the history of ‘miracle’ anti-comet remedies People Have Always Been Obsessed with the End of the World How it Ends: The Ancient Roots of Doomsday Prophecies and End of the World Beliefs ESOTERICA Volume IX (2007) Storming The Ark End of World in 2012? Maya "Doomsday" Calendar Explained 2012: The End of the World as We Know It? Maya Expert: The 'End Of Times' Is Our Idea, Not The Ancients' Y2K bug Apocalypse Then: When Y2K Didn’t Lead To The End Of Civilization The lessons of Y2K, 20 years later What Drives Doomsday Preppers Heaven’s Gate cult members found dead Doomsday Prepping Poised to Become $2.46 Billion Industry. In uncertain times, the prepper supply business is booming We Should All Be Preppers Is There a Future in the Doomsday Economy?. Here's a look inside a 15-story underground doomsday shelter for the 1% that has luxury homes, guns, and armored trucks ‘End of the world vibes’: why culture can’t stop thinking about apocalypse Psychology Reveals the Comforts of the Apocalypse Creation Story of the Maya Our Fascination With The End Of The World Our never ending obsession with the apocalypse Doomsday Psychology: The Appeal of Armageddon The Resiliency of Apocalyptic Belief The Christmas the Aliens Didn’t Come Survivalists and Preppers Comet Hale-Bopp: Facts about the bright and tragic comet Hale-Bopp and Hyakutake
If Plato and Aristotle had internet addictions and knew what "gaslighting" was, they'd probably make this podcast. Hosts Julia Hava and Eliza McLamb guide you through our current cultural hellscape, share sociological and psychological perspectives on pop culture, and deconstruct everything you've ever loved. Come have a laugh with us through the end times of late stage capitalism! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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