Welcome to our season one finale!Today, our favorite film buff Tish finally watches The Matrix and we discuss. We'll talk about which Matrix characters each of us are, and if we'd take the red or blue pill.Then, we'll do our season one wrap-up and talk about our favorite moments, challenges, most interesting topics, and things we've learned. We'll also discuss what's in store for season two!Last but certainly not least, after wanting to sing this Celine Dion song for months, we finally let Paul take us home with That's the Way It Is.Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Do you have what it takes to survive the end of the world? Welcome to the XY Happy Hour, a special episode we do three times a season and take turns hosting. This episode is hosted by our favorite prepper, Paul. Paul walks us through how he thinks a post-society world would look like, and everything we would need to survive that. (Spoiler: Tiff and Tish will likely perish, but Sara might be alright.)The world's not over yet, so shake up a Kamikaze cocktail, tune in, and have some fun with us!Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Does marriage still make sense? Marriage rates have fallen to historic lows, and on today's episode we discuss why we think people aren’t tying the knot anymore.Just 70 years ago, U.S. households were made up of 80% married couples and in 2020 that number was only 49%. Millennials have been much slower than previous generations to get married. We discuss what these reasons may be, including more opportunities, gender equality, financial stability, education, the rise of feminism, and more.We also discuss our own personal experiences and feelings on the topic of marriage. We represent many sides of the table: Someone who is divorced, someone who is never getting married, someone who married young, and someone working on their marriage. Join today's conversation with us and play Whacky Wedding Trivia with us at the end.Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Women make 84 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make, negotiate their salary less, and are drastically underrepresented in positions of power.In today's episode, we explore gender inequalities in the workplace. From the gender pay gap to discrimination and harassment, data shows that women (especially LGBTQ+ women and women of color) continue to face major barriers and harassment at work.Do men face gender issues in work environments? What are the major reasons for these discrepancies? And what can be done moving forward?We discuss all this and more, and get very personal and vulnerable in this important episode. We explore how our own experiences have deeply affected us and our careers. We wrap up by playing Never Have I Ever, and Paul sings that Shania Twain song. Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Welcome to the XY Happy Hour, a special episode we do three times a season and take turns hosting. This episode breaks down our "Top Three" lists for our favorite books, smells, fictional villains, and irrational fears. We also make Tish's favorite cocktail: Texas Ranch Water. Tune in to have some fun with us!Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Can men and women be just friends? In today's episode, we explore if coed friendships can exist. It's a heated debate, and while we don't agree, we come up with some hard questions to ask: Can men and women be friends if attraction is involved? How close would you let your significant other be with someone of the opposite sex? How are your friendships with the opposite sex different from your friendships with the same sex? How do men and women each handle being "friend zoned"? At the end of this episode, we do a Q&A with listener questions and things get a little juicy. Join us to answer the infamous When Harry Met Sally question: Can men and women really be "just friends"?Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
How did the TV shows and movies you watched growing up shape your views on gender? We know there are obvious stereotypes for women in film, but what about for men? From canceling Grease to gender stereotypes in Disney films to our picks for most empowering movies, we discuss all things related to sexism and gender in TV and film. We also play Sexist Movie Trivia, discuss why Paul hates The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel for no reason, and somehow end the show with Sara's rendition of My Heart Will Go On.Grab your life jacket and tune in to join the conversation.Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
How does society view men vs. women when it comes to aging? Certainly this famous saying speaks for itself: "Men age like a glass of fine wine and women age like a glass of milk."In this episode, we hear from both a male and female perspective when it comes to aging, including our own personal thoughts and views. How does the media make us feel as aging women? Do men fear aging the way women do? Why do older men date younger women? Is Botox a "yay" or a "nay"?While we have completely different opinions and disagree on all of these topics, we do agree that aging is difficult for both sexes. Tune in to join the conversation.Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Why is Halloween so sexy? Welcome to the XY Happy Hour, a special episode we do three times a season and take turns hosting. This episode, hosted by Tiffany, is our spooky season special. First, we make our drink of the evening (Bloody Bellini) and Paul crowns the "World's Sexiest Halloween Costume."Next, we'll talk about spectrophilia (AKA sex with ghosts), our addiction to true crime as a society, and why exactly some women find serial killers sexy. We also play "Serial Killer or Dating Profile?" and guess if a quote is from a serial killer or a real dating profile. We end the episode with our worst dating horror stories, which you definitely don't want to miss. (Spoiler: It gets messy.)Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
A majority of women say they still do more household chores than their spouse or partner. Why are household chores, such as doing the laundry or yard work, still given very specific gender roles? While household gender distribution is becoming more equal in recent decades, scientists say that we’re still more than 200 years away from true gender equality when it comes to household chores.On today's episode, we hear from both a male and female perspective on what it means to be cleanly and who should do what within a household. We also share some of our personal horror stories when it comes to the subject. And, finally, can we talk about why only 77% of men wash their hands after using the bathroom? Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Why aren't millennials having kids? Many media outlets thought that the pandemic would cause a baby boom, but the opposite happened — a baby bust. On today's episode, we discuss why newer generations are having less and less children. We weigh pros and cons, discuss the research, and talk about our own personal experiences from both sides of the table.Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
Have you ever heard of Pasta Birth™? (Probably not, because we just made it up.) On this episode of The X and Why, your brutally honest coed podcast, we discuss all things food. From why certain foods get “genders” to obnoxious beer marketing, we chew over how gender stereotypes affect what we eat and drink. We also share our weirdest food combinations, favorite drunk munchies, and test everyone’s knowledge of food kink.Connect with The X and Why:Email us at thexandwhypodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast.
The X and Why, your brutally honest co-ed podcast, is hosted by four friends in their late 30s with very different opinions and life experiences. Join them each week as they break down topics on gender, relationships, sex, friendship, parenting, and so much more. They each bring their unique viewpoint to the table and invite you to take a seat. Different genders. Different ethnicities. Different relationship statuses. Different political views. Same conversation. Each episode is a safe and open space to learn, challenge one another, ask questions, tell embarrassing stories, and — most of all — to grow. The X and Why feels more like a group of close friends with wildly different views who had a few too many drinks than a debate show. They never take themselves too seriously, often laugh too hard, and always walk away with mutual respect and love for one another.Follow us on Instagram @thexandwhypodcast