We're back with a new episode! This week, we try to understand Mike Pence's rules of engagement at work (spoiler: we don't get him and we don't agree). We discuss millenials and whether they're taking gender equity backwards. And we discuss a mystery topic about who would fight an intruder (and who would win in a fight).
We are back podcasting together on this 67th episode of Boy vs. Girl--we take on the prom, the penis seat on the Mexican subway, and we take a question about what happens after we fight when we're podcasting.
It's our third installment of gender in everyday life: Matt and Rachel capture observations about gender and gender stereotypes at the library, the school auction, the gym, and the White House. It's the last week of March #trypod so please share the podcast with a friend!
On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel debate the datability of men over the age of 30, they FIGHT over vasectomies, and they try to help a listener choose her future career.
On #64, Matt and Rachel has logged a few more snippets of gender and gender stereotypes in their everyday lives. Hear Matt describe his ways of communicating with friends and parents during parent-teacher conferences. Hear Rachel wonder why more women don't shovel snow. And hear Matt gripe about Rachel as this week's podcast editor. Tell us what you think--send us feedback to bvgpodcast@gmail.com.
On this week's episode, Rachel and Matt discuss the American Girl Doll Company's addition of a boy to the collection, Playboy's decision to return nudity to its pages, and we answer a question about allowing our Jewish girls to choose the course of their lives even if this means them turning away from Judaism.
Matt and Rachel had a busy month of February. Between packed schedules and Matt getting sick, we were not able to connect to record. Instead, we mined our everyday lives for the gender observations we normally discuss on tape. Rachel threaded them together these audio journals and we hope you enjoy!
In this rebroadcast, Matt and Rachel tackle Valentine's Day, Girl Scout cookies and a funny Yiddish verb.
On this episode, Rachel and Matt discuss some possible baked-in gender in the gym, a study that reveals that men cite themselves in research far more often than women, and they answer a listener question about girl's handwriting.
On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and Matt discuss the Women's March, and they answer a question about men receiving flowers.
On this episode, Matt and Rachel explore invisible mental labor and how its gendered, whether men or women are more interested in other people's careers and how we respond to victims of interpersonal violence.
On #58, Matt and Rachel discuss pink collar employment, Matt's disdain for expectant mother parking, and what we're looking for in a guy or gal.
On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and Matt decide if sentimentality is gendered, examine the differences between how fathers and mothers dress their children, and debate how you should feel about institutions that have made progress away from sexism and discrimination but have not made it all the way there.
On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel debate the gendered way in which men and women approach getting their children dressed, discuss the reasons why women don't become wedding DJs, and they answer a listener question about when and if it's okay to feel good about a sexist institution for making some progress.
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.
It's an eclectic mix of topics on this week's episode. Matt and Rachel discover Rachel is a terrible gift giver, Matt wonders why men delay health care, and they both try to understand what's happening with Wonderwoman at the UN.
On this episode we combine the serious (going topless after mastectomy) and the irreverent (she sheds) into one cohesive chat. In our mystery segment, we wonder whether and how selling cars is gendered. Listen, rate, review and share!
We're back! After a brief hiatus, we are back to discuss some new topics related to gender and gender stereotypes. On this episode, we muddle through male birth control and the large age differences in relationships.
On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel talk about their reaction to the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States.
On this week's episode of Boy vs. Girl, Matt and Rachel discuss the lack of men in the public school system, the possible positive impact of Trump on feminism, and we consider the idea that we may see gender issues in too many things.
On this week's episode, Rachel rejoices in the surge in superhero costumes on little girls (while Matt attempts to ruin her day, Matt challenges Rachel on the idea of her husband wearing makeup, and they debate the gendered nature of gift giving.
In this week's episode, Rachel and Matt discuss adventures in changing diapers and the Babies Act. They wonder whether we should replace the term, "housewife," and they reminisce about their video game playing. It's a sweet little podcast about gender and gender stereotypes ready for your ears!
On this episode of Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and Matt wade into the cesspool that is the American presidential race. Matt worries about how women perceive conversations behind closed doors. Rachel wonders how #notokay will influence the outcome of the election and our national conversation about sexual violence. And a listener asks whether Rachel and Matt have ever fought on or off mic.
On this week's show, Rachel and Matt discuss the ramifications of crying at work, the merits of de-criminalizing prostitution, and we admit to our greatest fears for our daughter's futures.
On this week's Boy vs. Girl, Rachel and Matt dissect the recent Presidential debate, discuss the gendered nature of cheerleading, and answer a listener question about the manliness of sending photos of your penis to other people.