Relationships

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren explain why they decided to stop making New Year’s Resolutions. In the second segment, they interrogate the concept of New Year’s Resolutions, explain why they fail, and suggest alternatives. In the third segment, Jenn and Daren share their past failed resolutions and why […]

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren talk about how lack of sleep in the short term has afforded them time to get things done at the expense of their own wellness. In the second segment, they discuss how lack of sleep and sleep disorders have extraordinarily dangerous side effects […]

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren discuss the listener question that prompted this episode and the common perceptions people have of spanking. In the second segment, they discuss the studies around acceptance of spanking in the U.S., how spanking is still allowed in schools, and the country’s history of […]

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren explain the meaning of the motto “Do good work and don’t be trash.” In the second segment, Jenn and Daren discuss how they model the motto in their daily lives from how Daren checks his privilege to how Jenn uses her platform to […]

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren talk about Janelle Monae coming out as queer and what the resurgence of queerness means for this generation. In the second segment, Jenn and Daren discuss queerness as a set of gender politics and a set of sexual politics. In the third segment, […]

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren talk about recent situations when the police have been called without good cause and why they are so problematic. In the second segment, they discuss the disparate responses police officers provide to white people vs. Black people and how unnecessarily bringing the police […]

In the first segment, Jenn and Daren read a listener submitted question (the topic of this episode) and clarify that this question speaks to a larger question of the power of the status quo. In the second segment, they discuss the theoretical implications of being liked and supported by white […]