231. Girlfriend, We Have a Boyfriend Problem
Description
Nancy and Sarah discuss a viral essay from British Vogue, “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” The free-wheeling conversation touches on dating changes over the generations, the different ways women tell stories about their relationships online, and how women over the past half century have tried to balance independence and attachment.
Also discussed:
First Kurt Rambis reference, for those who celebrate
Sarah gets her colors done, has hair problems
We need a producer!
Our email, for the record: smokeempodcast@gmail.com
Please, we beg you, no more videotaped marriage proposals
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Influencer culture and the egg-freeze flex
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Do men want to be protectors? Do women want them to be? A debate!
Having a boyfriend is… Republican?
Might we have a moratorium on quotes from content providers living in Dimes Square?
“I just want a spinach salad…”
The Hulu show that almost broke up your podcasters
Plus, a flashback to an early 20th century Edith Wharton banger, the glory that is Sebastian Junger, and much more!
The rich jewel box colors of fall will be yours when you become a paid subscriber
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