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Boy vs. Girl: A Podcast

A podcast about gender and gender stereotypes from a self-described expert on gender issues (the boy) (Matthew Dicks) who has spent the last two decades immersed in female culture and a sociologist (the girl) (Rachel Leventhal-Weiner) who is an actual scholar with actual credentials.
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Dec 30, 2017

In this minipod, Rachel is inspired by her daughter's experience in phys ed to explore girls and sports. 

Rachel and Matt will be back together soon with new content. In the meantime, remember to leave us a review or a rating wherever you get your podcasts and send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.

Dec 19, 2017

In our 93rd episode, we discuss a social experiment about taking compliments and what it takes for ladies to get to the top of the career ladder. And in a hilarious (to Rachel) mystery segment, we discuss everyone's favorite topic: flatulence. 

As ever, like us on Facebook: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast, Tweet at us @bvgpodcast or leave us a review/rating wherever you listen!

Dec 13, 2017

In this episode of Boy vs. Girl. Matt brings Elysha to the table to discuss something they oddly have in common:

They both attended all-women's colleges. 

Dec 5, 2017

On this 91st episode, we try to understand all men in light of the Matt Lauer announcement, Rachel offers Matt Dicks some advice about responding to rage on social media, and we take a listener question about aging. As ever, rate or review us and please share the podcast with a friend. Thanks for listening!

Dec 4, 2017

Listeners, you have been patient! We have a brand new episode coming on Tuesday but in the meantime, I couldn't resist sharing this quick little blooper reel from our most recent recording session. Matt's menagerie usually interrupts once a session but this time, they were pretty active. Hope you enjoy!

Nov 15, 2017

In this minipod, Rachel interviews her husband, David, and a podcast listener about their thoughts on the mental load. 

Nov 8, 2017

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matthew Dicks and Rachel Leventhal-Weiner debate the gendered nature of homelessness, the Democrat-Republican split when it comes to female advancement in America, and they answer a question about Hillary Clinton's new book.

Oct 31, 2017

On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt talks to his eight year-old daughter, Clara, about gender and gender-related issues. 

Oct 24, 2017

Om this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss Harvey Weinstein and sexual harassment and assault. Then they answer a mystery question about the stigma behind one night stands. 

Oct 3, 2017

On #86, we wonder if sexism is too pervasive at work, if men working has prevented the apocalypse and whether first day of school blues are gendered. We love your mystery questions so keep them coming--send them to bvgquestion@gmail.com.

Sep 26, 2017

In this episode, we wonder whether shorts can save the planet, how we'll survive four years with this Commander in Chief, and who has more stuff. Take a minute to share the podcast, rate or review us and send us feedback (bvgpodcast@gmail.com). You can send mystery questions to bvgquestion@gmail.com

Sep 19, 2017

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss if it's ever appropriate for men to touch women in a social setting, the nature of male friendship, and a mystery topic on the hazards of streaking. 

Sep 13, 2017

On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss if video games are ruining the lives of young men, was Louise Linton's apology gendered, and should we be angry with white American women for voting for Donald Trump?

Aug 15, 2017

Matt and Rachel discuss how gender shows up in job ads and Matt wonders about menstrual cramps. Then they discuss whether Matt or Rachel's husband should wear makeup. Enjoy this 82nd episode and as always, rate or review the podcast in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

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Tweet at us: @boyvgirlpodcast, @rglweiner, @matthewdicks

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Send us mystery questions to bvgquestion@gmail.com

 

Aug 9, 2017

We're back for an 81st episode! On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss a recent body image scuffle, the newest press secretary, Sarah Sanders, and a mystery topic. As ever, send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com and send questions for our mystery segment to bvgquestion@gmail.com.

Aug 1, 2017

We've got 80 episodes!! On this episode, Rachel and Matt break down the mental load at home and dating advice before taking a mystery question about teachers and gender.

As always, send mystery questions to bvgquestion @gmail.com and send us feedback to bvgpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

 

Jul 25, 2017

In this episode, Matt and Rachel are back on the mic to discuss the recent outrage over the Senate dress code, whether removing stereotypes from advertising brings us closer to gender equity and how gender factors in to resistance on Twitter.

 

As always, send us feedback about the to show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com and like our Facebook page: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast.

Jul 18, 2017

It's the return of our spouses, David and Elysha! In his episode, Matt and Rachel wrote questions for each other about gender and gender stereotypes that they tackle with their husband and wife. 

Jun 27, 2017

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel debate how to raise a feminist boy, the gendered nature of "getting in trouble," and they talk about public hair AGAIN. 

Jun 20, 2017

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl. Matt and Rachel discuss the reasons behind handbags and wallets, the tendency for women to be interrupted more than men, and they answer a question about staring at a woman's cleavage.  

Jun 13, 2017

In our 75th episode, Matt wonders why we use the word "stripper" as a pejorative and Rachel wonders why men can't show off their legs in the summer. It's our 75th episode and we hope you enjoy! As always, be sure to like our Facebook page: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast. You can tweet at us (@boyvgirlpodcast) or send us feedback about the show (bvgpodcast@gmail.com). And keep those mystery questions coming: bvgquestion@gmail.com 

Jun 6, 2017

Matt and Rachel are back after a week hiatus to discuss three topics related to gender and gender stereotypes. In this episode, they talk about how we talk about girls, they argue about whether women owe other women unconditional feminist support, and they discuss gender in the workplace (kind of). Remember to like the Boy vs. Girl Facebook page: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast

May 24, 2017

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and I take our thoughts on gender out into the world again, and some of our listeners have done the same thing. Thanks to Jessica in New Hampshire, Laura in Philadelphia, and Margaret in Oregon for joining us on this episode. 

May 16, 2017

In #72, Matt recalls a story he told about a face off in McDonald's and wonders whether gender played a role in people's reaction to his actions. Rachel raises new images of working fatherhood. And in the mystery segment, Matt and Rachel discuss gender equity in town budget decisions. 

As always, leave Boy vs. Girl a review or a rating in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!

May 9, 2017

On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss the unrealistic expectations of motherhood as presented by social media, Dove's recent hack of the Shutterstock algorithm, and they answer a question about the hashtag #boymom.

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