Call Your Girlfriend

We discuss diversity and National Parks, Ariana Grande licking donuts, the best of summer (drinks/bodies/dresses/swimsuits/songs), a sponge update, sexual peer pressure, the power of women athletes, and the joys of Magic Mike XXL. Reading list: National Parks Ariana Grande Summer bodies Queen Serena Summer of Swoll Magic Mike XXL

We answer listener questions about going braless, making it as a writer, how much we love Stanley Tucci and his polka dot apron, and a listener calls us out on how we talk about periods. Plus, an update on how white people are using diverse emoji and how to deal with an office frenemy. Reading List: A week of free boobin' Ira Glass on doing the work Stanley Tucci in a polka dot apron Watch: Stanley Tucci and chef Eric Ripert make martinis and risotto

We discuss Rachel Dolezal, Ariana Grande's empowerment rant, women who shave their faces and what to do when you don't looove your long distance bestie's new bestie. Reading List: "Being able to shift one’s race is a privilege." Shame shame Ben Affleck || Ariana Grande's feminist letter Women who shave their faces We endorse: Mat Johnson's amazing new book

We discuss famous dudes creeping on non-famous women, contraceptive sponges and other things that get stuck up there. Reading list: famous dudes creeping how to talk to women on twitter “Is he sponge-worthy?” Music list: Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend Junior Brown - Surf Medley Ratatat - One Hannah Rad Edit of Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend

We discuss Ann's visit to RuPaul's DragCon, men and housework, women in flats, the gross faux food Soylent, how white people are using the new multiracial emoji and the amazing life (and death) of Sandra Bem. Watch The Fall on Netflix: it's so feminist Men and housework Cannes Flatgate Ugh soylent How the other half lives Sandra Bem, extraordinary woman Shine Theory: Serena Williams: “Let’s just put an end to this myth that women players cannot be friends.” This week in menstruation: The Period Fairy

We love Janet Mock, Kim K's selfie book, Bruce Jenner's incredible interview, power lady obituaries, Amy Schumer feminist commentary and so much more.  Reading List: Shine Theory: Janet Mock on Super Soul Sunday Feminist sefies Kim K selfie book We love you, Bruce Jean Nidetch, Weight Watchers boss lady / “Compression is just so 15 years ago” "You'll be the hottest girl in the nation with just a touch of foundation" Diva cup of doom || bleached tampons greek heroism

This week, a menstruation extravaganza: diva cupdate, period panty hacks, and a dramatic reading of Goodnight Menses. Plus! Couples' therapy for coworkers and Toni Morrison's regrets. And shoutout to listeners Charlotte and Danielle, who we met as part of OpenTable's #100opentables. Reading list: Period panties Goodnight Menses Tech dudes in couples therapy Toni Morrison's regrets

In a special IRL episode from Amina's Palm Springs birthday compound, we discuss the origin of CYG mantra body's choice with the woman who coined it, Brittany Callendar. A primer on who's in the Illuminati. A listener says our use of "baby feminist" is condescending. California is in full drought mode. And Carolyn Pennypacker-Riggs of BOUQUET on the business of making music.  Reading and music list at callyourgirlfriend.com.

We discuss how to start your own podcast, making friends after college, and key reading for baby feminists to learn more. Baby feminist syllabus, music list and resources for podcasting at callyourgirlfriend.com.

We discuss Hillary's email, leaning in together, a menstruation anthem, beefy dudes undermining the all-women Ghostbusters remake, and shine theory in mountain biking. Reading list: Hillary’s inbox problem Don't call it "choreplay" "Tampons & Tylenol" Medicating women's feelings The all-dude Ghostbusters remake Shine theory in downhill mountain biking

We discuss the best moment of the Oscars, 50 Shades of Gray, what's in a name? And the best apps and books for managing your money. Reading list  Don't change your naaaaaaame || a different perspective “Fifty Shades of Grey” is to publishing what Spanx was to the undergarment business Mr Money Moustache Pound Foolish || The Opposite of Spoiled Music list at callyourgirlfriend.com

We discuss why women should never have a candy dish at work, public radio voice and vocal insecurity, celebrities revolting against the red carpet, and Kanye and Taylor showing a little shine theory. Plus! A period-joke challenge. Reading list: Women doing the office housework Public radio voice and vocal fry The grossest period joke ever Red carpet revolt Kanye & Taylor Music list at callyourgirlfriend.com

We discuss men in jeggings, playing through the (period) pain, naming your baby Nutella, and confronting your internet trolls.  Reading list: Men in jeggings Men worrying about balding Playing through the pain Baby Nutella Lindy West confronts her troll A week of online harassment Girlhood! Girlhood opens in limited US release Friday, January 30.

We discuss wardrobe pare-down techniques, as Ann records from inside her closet. Why red carpet season turns us into human garbage monsters. Women who don’t want other women to have abortions. Sophia Grace shouts out her girlfriends, but where is Rosie? This week in Shine Theory, the delightful contestants on Masterchef, Jr. This week in menstruation, an IUD update and don't flush tampons. And, how to deal with imposter syndrome. Reading List: Closet pare-down Women who don’t want other women to have abortions Alison Turkos shoutout Shine Theory: Masterchef Jr Music: Mark Ronson - Leaving Los Feliz (ft. Kevin Parker) Sophia Grace - Best Friends Nena - 99 Luftballons Hannah Rad edit of Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend

We discuss Amina’s facetime with the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ann’s encounters with new age bullshit in Guatemala, the fantastic movie Selma and racism in Hollywood. And this week in menstruation, our birth control quandaries about IUDs and depo shots. Watch list: Country hunks for Hillary Amina and RBG! Go see Selma Music: Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend Weezer - The Good Life Enya - Only Time Hannah Rad edit of Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend