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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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Nov 27, 2018

On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, hosts Matt and Rachel discuss women preferring women in politics, men choosing to play field hockey, and they answer a listener question about why Lean Cuisine is ignoring men.

Jul 11, 2018

In #113, Rachel thinks out loud about the interactions between people and specifically the little gestures that happen every day. There's a call for "beach body" stories and thoughts and as ever, we appreciate your reviews and ratings--it helps other people find Boy vs. Girl.

Send us feedback about the show: bvgpodcast@gmail.com

Send us mystery questions: bvgquestion@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter: @boyvgirlpodcast, @rglweiner @matthewdicks

Thanks for listening!

Jul 5, 2018

In #112, we return with a conversation that ranges from household chores to gender neutral clothing to interview attire. Matt and Rachel wonder whether dishes are wrecking their marriages (Matt says no, Rachel says also no but Matt wonders whether that's true) and in our mystery segment, we learn Matt may not have a current resume.

As ever, we love to hear from you! Leave a review or a rating in Apple Podcasts or send us feedback (bvgpodcast@gmail.com).

Jun 28, 2018

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt questions why three specific things in the world remain gendered and invites listeners to be on the lookout for similarly gendered things. 

Jun 5, 2018

On this minipod, Rachel discusses a video making the rounds on social media and how two levels of stereotypes are really destructive to kids and parents. Check out the video on our Facebook page: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast

As always, send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com and questions for our mystery segment to bvgquestion@gmail.com.

Find us on Twitter: @bvgpodcast, @rglweiner & @matthewdicks

Thanks for listening!

May 23, 2018

We're back with another conversation about gender and gender stereotypes.

On #108, Rachel loves how James Comey was given the "who are you wearing" treatment by GQ at the start of his book junket. Matt relays a story about a husband protecting his wife on an airplane. And together Rachel and Matt answer a mystery question about waging war on the patriarchy while studying abroad.

As ever, like us on Facebook: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast

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

Send us feedback about the show: bvgpodcast@gmail.com

Send us mystery questions: bvgquestion@gmail.com

May 17, 2018

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt talks about his recent experience on Boston's very male-centric Freedom Trail. 

May 8, 2018

On this episode, we're back with a new conversation about gender and gender stereotypes! Matt wants to know why women won't go for the joke. Rachel wants to know if guys really support changing the Senate rules. And we both respond to a question about gender and road rage. As ever, check out our Facebook page: facebook.com.boyvgirlpodcast. Tweet at us: @boyvgirlpodcast. And send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.

Apr 19, 2018

On this episode of the podcast, Matt talks about a recent trip to a Mohawk reservation and his decision to confront gender inequity and his indecision over whether or not he was right. 

Apr 10, 2018

In #104, Matt gets furious over a tweet that divides rather than unites us. Then Rachel gets furious over what she thinks are silly hygiene products. And in our mystery segment, Matt and Rachel puzzle through whether being into a body part is sexist.

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Apr 3, 2018

In this minipod, Rachel wants to know how her daughter feels about American Girl Dolls. Enjoy this minipod where we think about gender and dolls. 

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Mar 27, 2018

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss the pressures associated with being boys and girls, the challenges of crying at work, and they answer a question about reactions to appearing on the big screen at sporting events.

A cameo appearance by Rachel's husband, David, as well.

Mar 14, 2018

In this episode, Matt and his five year-old son, Charlie, talk about Charlie's unusual kindergarten class and almost as unusual dance class. They also cover a little bit of anatomy, and Matt learns who Charlie likes more: him or his wife.

Mar 6, 2018

On our 100th episode, we reflect on the episodes we've produced and we answer new exceptional mystery questions. We love to hear your feedback and ideas--keep your emails and comments coming. Send feedback to bvgpodcast@gmail.com and check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast.

Mar 1, 2018

We're racking up the episodes--finally some new conversations! On #99, we think about masculinity and the Olympics, the circumstances of infidelity, and gender and sizeism. As ever, we love to hear your feedback--rate or review us on Apple Podcasts and send us feedback about the show to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.

Feb 13, 2018

We may have discussed that whole man flu thing too soon, because the flu has taken Rachel out of commission. While we prep some new material, enjoy this oldie by goodie--our first discussion of the man cold from Episode 6!

Feb 7, 2018

This episode started out as an exploration of gendered morning routines and ended with querying beauty standards. Thanks to co-host David Weiner and loyal listeners for their contributions!

Jan 23, 2018

It's episode #97! We're so close to 100! In this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss pay equity in Iceland and scientific evidence of the man flu. Plus they get a hilarious (and curious) mystery question about whether male yogis should take prenatal yoga.

As ever, like, share and send us feedback!

Jan 17, 2018

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt discusses the gender disparity of storytellers in the workshops that he teaches. 

Jan 9, 2018

In our 95th episode, we discuss the evolution of Getty images and a recent study of self-censorship in graduate school. We also take on a listener question about the stereotypes about the other gender we wish we could adopt. As always, check out extra content on facebook.com/boyvgirlpodcast and leave us a review or a rating wherever you listen!

Jan 2, 2018

Matt and Rachel will be recording together again soon. In the meantime, enjoy this rebroadcast of last year's new year's resolution show. Check out our 2017 resolution progress and our 2018 goals at our respective websites: Rachel's on www.roguecheerios.com and Matt's on www.matthewdicks.com.

Happy new year!

On this last episode of 2016, Matt and Rachel set some gender based resolutions for 2017 and think about the Million Woman March. In the mystery question segment, they try (with little success) to understand what the hell happened.

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!

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