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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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Sep 13, 2016

On this episode, Rachel and Matt work out some confusion over when to hug it out and when to shake on it. Then they take on hoarding and Rachel mansplains ladies' underwear.

Sep 6, 2016

In this episode, Matt & Rachel revisit their discussion of salutations with a focus on whether using a title at all garners respect. They discuss the way our political candidates are prepping for debate and they end the show with a rousing discussion of who gets hit on more. Listen and share this 42nd episode!

Aug 30, 2016

On this episode, Matt wonders whether Rachel is suffering because she can't pee on a tree whenever she wants. Rachel wonders whether Matt supports her excitement for gender equity in Richard Scarry books. And the Matt and Rachel face off about how they order off the menu.

Aug 25, 2016

On this week's episode, Rachel and Matt discuss the Olympics. They also answer a reader's question about the decision by female musicians to dress provocatively.

Aug 17, 2016

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel are on vacation, and instead of their thoughtful consideration of all affairs gender, they offer a collection of gaffs and glitches, off-the-mic conversations, and at least one angry rant. 

Aug 2, 2016

On this week's Boy vs. Girl. Matt and Rachel discuss the sexual harassment at Fox News, a thought experiment involving abortion and feminism, and they respond to a question about required religious conformity. 

Jul 19, 2016

In this episode, Matt and Rachel try to understand why ladies always open the conversation with praise, why more boys don't babysit and why people reject being called a feminist.

Jul 12, 2016

In this episode, Matt grills Rachel about gender differs in pubic hair "grooming," Rachel grills Matt about ladies playing Major League baseball, and the two co-hosts spar over snippy emails at work.

Jun 28, 2016

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss feminism in Father's Day advertising, the UK's proposal dealing with body shaming advertising, and they reveal their least feminist moments. Also followup on swearing and gender. 

Jun 21, 2016

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss their opinion on gender reveal events, gender and color, and they debate if men or women swear more often. They also return to the question of male and female proficiency when working with little girl's hair. 

Jun 14, 2016

On this episode, Matt and Rachel sort out competition and gender--who is competing in their off hours. They break down dance recitals and chit chat about what it's like to have a penis. Run of the mill stuff.

Jun 7, 2016

On this episode, Rachel and Matt try to end catcalling and sort through some gender stereotypes in pictograms. And it wouldn't be Boy vs. Girl without a mystery segment about public nudity. 

May 31, 2016

On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and Matt discuss the appropriateness of school dress codes, the greater prevalence of nicknames and last names in male culture, and wonder what it might be like to be married to each other.  

May 24, 2016

A delightful exchange between Rachel and Matt on gender and vanity (do men care about going gray?), men reading about masculinity, and fertility treatments. 

May 17, 2016

In #27, Rachel and Matt break down acting awards at the Oscars, the woman card in politics and losing virginity. You know, nothing too heavy. 

May 3, 2016

When you can't get together to face off boy vs. girl, you do thenext best thing, podcast with your spouse! In this episode, Racheland Matt check in with their spouses, David and Elysha, to gettheir take on the podcast.

Apr 26, 2016

We get cozy in this episode, discussing the importance of income when dating, mansplaining, and double standards among scantily clad waitstaff.

Apr 19, 2016

On this episode, Matt and Rachel discuss the gendered nature of emojis, humor in dating, and the way in which they discipline their children.

Apr 14, 2016

In this week's episode, Rachel and Matt debate female perfectionism versus bravery,. the moniker "boyfriend jeans," and the notion that a woman might break up with a man over penis size.

Apr 14, 2016

On this episode, Rachel and Matt debate the notion of female perfectionism versus bravery, the nomenclature around boyfriend jeans, and the impact of a large penis on a relationship. 

Apr 5, 2016

Matt and Rachel discuss feminism in dating apps, and whether companies can or should mandate menstrual leave. In the mystery segment, they face off about cocktails.

Mar 29, 2016

On #21, we take on some pretty racy topics: sex strikes and the presidential election, housewife tropes and porn. There are some hilarious moments in this episode--like when Matt discovers that porn is made for men and Rachel levels with Matt about why sex strikes are gendered. Don't miss it!

Mar 24, 2016

On this bonus episode, we present the second half of Matt and Rachel's game of 20 questions.

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