The Air We Breathe

About The Air We Breathe

The Air We Breathe is where sharp humor meets deep reflection. Join Tracey and Lauren as theylaugh through life’s biases absorbed from pop culture, media, and family. From dissecting Disney (Was Beauty and the Beast just toxic?) to unpacking body image through DJ Tanner fainting on a Stairmaster. This isn’t just another “hot take” podcast—it’s a laugh-out-loud exploration of how the invisible fog of implicit bias shapes our daily lives, relationships, and decisions. Question the world while giggling at it! New episodes every other Thursday!

Publisher

The Air We Breathe Pod

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Dec 2024

Latest episode

27 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Feb 2026

   Law & Order: The One Where We Call A Lawyer

   Public defender Meredith joins Tracey and Lauren to break down pop culture court cases, systemic justice inequalities, and why that McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit wasn't frivolous. From Britney's conservatorship to Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard, we're dissecting how the legal system really works (spoiler: it's broken). Plus: constitutional violations in ICE raids, unequal gun laws, and the revenge hand job that never happened. Topics: Criminal justice, legal system, pop culture trials, Britney Spears, Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Martha Stewart, immigration law, constitutional rights, women in law Guest: Meredith - Public Defender & Appeals Attorney 🎧 25 minutes of legal tea, systemic breakdowns, and Brooklyn prosecutor dad stories. 📸 Instagram: @theairwebreathepod 📘 Facebook: @theairwebreathepod 🎵 TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod 📺 YouTube: @theairwebreathepod

2. 

   13 Feb 2026

   Reefer Madness: The One Where We Meet The Pizza Girl's Sister

   On this episode of 'The Air We Breathe,' Tracey and Lauren share hilarious highs and shower mishaps with our first ever guest! ⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/tessafourtwenty420_?hl=en)Tessa Dattilo (tessafourtwenty420_ (https://www.instagram.com/tessafourtwenty420_?hl=en) on all the socials!) We delve into the intricate world of cannabis, debating the merits of napkins versus chopsticks for Cheetos, and the dirty potency of dizzy 40s. The conversation meanders through reminiscences of TV commercials, Gen Z’s penchant for ads, and fantasy blunt rotations with characters from 'Friends' and 'The Office.' Guests share their cannabis expertise, explain the nuances between CBD and CBN, and we reminisce about witnessing massive weed plants for the first time. Tune in for sardonic reflections on capitalism, the hypocrisy of weed prohibition, and the joys of getting high with edible snacks on lazy days. 00:00 A Hazy Shower Experience 00:48 Cheetos and Chopsticks 01:08 High Potency Distillates 01:30 Gen Z and Streaming Services 02:47 Friends Cameo and Dream Blunt Rotations 07:30 The Office Blunt Rotation 09:32 Perfect Self-Date 10:30 Disassociating to Cope 11:26 Getting Real: Group Text Etiquette 12:53 Mega Church Pastor's Anti-Weed Campaign 13:56 Training New Hires: CBD vs. CBN 17:18 Cannabis Industry Insights and Personal Stories 18:30 The Dark History of Cannabis 21:46 Legal and Illegal Cannabis Growing 24:28 Women in Cannabis Farming 26:24 Conclusion and Shoutout to Leather Daddy Follow us on our socials! We love to hear from you! 📸 Instagram: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/) 📘 Facebook: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572661821138) 🎵 TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.air.we.breathe.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) 📺 YouTube: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjGp9-K_JR2iTIU9xe5CLg)

3. 

   5 Sept 2025

   A Very Special Episode: The One Where We Experience Photorealistic Trauma In The Name of The Youth.

   Blind Reaction to South Park Ep1 S27 In this hilariously candid bonus episode, Tracey and Lauren dive into the latest buzzworthy episode of South Park. They share nostalgic memories of growing up with the show and then react to its most outrageous moments. From dressed-up Halloween antics to jaw-dropping political and social satire, Tracey and Lauren leave no stone unturned. Along the way, they riff on everything from Jesus showing up at school to a wildly unexpected depiction of Trump. With plenty of laughs, nostalgia, and over-the-top reactions, this episode is a must-listen for South Park fans and newbies alike! #commentary #parody #satire 00:00 Introduction and South Park Nostalgia 01:06 Gen Z's Reaction to South Park 02:17 Controversial Themes and Humor 04:05 Political and Social Commentary 08:38 Jesus in South Park 16:25 Final Thoughts and Reactions

4. 

   25 Jul 2025

   Fear: The Craft, Buffy, and Empowerment

   In this season 1 finale (lucky #13), Tracey and Lauren dive into the allure of vampires and witches as symbols of power and seduction in pop culture. They discuss media portrayals, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Practical Magic, exploring the differences in how witches and vampires are depicted, often reflecting societal biases. The duo also reminisce about childhood superstitions like Bloody Mary and holding their breath near graveyards. The conversation shifts to how powerful female figures in media can offer a sense of empowerment to young girls. They end with a fun game of guessing celebrities’ supernatural types—witch or vampire—based on their public personas. Episode Breakdown 00:00 Introduction to Vampire Talk 00:48 Dating Apps for the Undead 01:04 Superstitions and Urban Legends 03:03 Childhood Fears and Games 08:11 Witchcraft in Pop Culture 09:36 The Craft and Witchy Fashion 16:34 Witches: From Fear to Fascination 18:34 The Three Stages of a Woman’s Life 18:49 Perception of Witches in History and Media 19:15 Patriarchy and the Fear of Powerful Women 20:34 Generational Gaps in the Perception of Witches 22:19 Witches vs. Vampires in Pop Culture 23:48 The Sexualization of Vampires 25:56 Female Empowerment in Witch Narratives 32:07 Game: Spells or Spikes Follow us for more: 📸 Instagram: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod) 📘 Facebook: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.facebook.com/theairwebreathepod) 🎵 TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.air.we.breathe.pod) 📺 YouTube: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.youtube.com/@theairwebreathepod) Hashtags: #PopCulturePodcast #WitchesAndVampires #TheAirWeBreathePod #PodcastEpisodes #BuffyTheVampireSlayer #PracticalMagic #WitchTok #SupernaturalVibes #90sPopCulture #VampireTalk #WitchyVibes #PopCultureDeepDive #SpookySeasonVibes #PodcastCommunity #FeministPopCulture #WomenInMedia

5. 

   3 Jul 2025

   Expectation vs Reality: Hatfishing, Green Flags & Bill Pullman

   Hosts Tracey and Lauren recount online dating misadventures, dissect red flags, and explore how movies like *The Notebook* shape romantic expectations, while introducing a comedic segment called Devil's Advocate.

6. 

   5 Jun 2025

   Healthcare: ADHD, Burger King & The Spoon Theory

   Hosts Tracey and Lauren share their personal experiences with ADHD, exploring late diagnosis, societal expectations, and coping mechanisms like the 'spoon theory,' highlighting the importance of self-acceptance.

7. 

   27 May 2025

   Contrived Pleasures -The Pool Shark, The Pick-Me, & The Godfather

   Hosts Tracey and Lauren explore contrived pleasures, such as pretending to enjoy activities to fit in, like playing pool or feigning interest in movies, and discuss the motivations behind these behaviors.

8. 

   1 May 2025

   Guilty Pleasures: Paige DeSorbo, Dr. Pimple Popper & The Art of Hurkle Durkling

   📍 Episode Summary: In this laugh-out-loud and deeply relatable episode, Tracey and Lauren pull back the glam curtain to confess the beautifully absurd world of guilty pleasures—from lash extensions and Bravo obsessions to smutty books and hurkle-durkling. With their signature wit and unapologetic honesty, the hosts explore the cultural contradictions around beauty spending, sleep shaming, and the deeply personal power of scent. Joined by producer Bud’s velvet voice and guilty confession, this episode unwraps the stigma around pleasure and why it’s time we drop the guilt. 🎧 Why You Should Listen: This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt guilty for loving what they love. Whether you’re a closet Bravo binger, a smut-lit aficionado, or a midnight bed-dweller, Tracey and Lauren, with a special appearance from Producer Bud serve hilarious insight with soul-deep relatability. It’s time to stop apologizing and start owning your pleasures—no guilt attached. 👁️🗨️ Topics Covered: Lash extensions and the secret shame of looking fabulous Spending guilt vs. societal expectations Why women are the backbone of the beauty economy Bravo TV deep dives (Summer House, Southern Charm, Paige supremacy) Emotional safety through guilty pleasures Hurkle-durkling: The art of staying in bed guilt-free The trauma of gifting a Kindle with 50 Shades of Grey Smut, erotica, and BookTok validation Fragrance as identity and gender rebellion Guilty pleasures as emotional shorthand in friendships 💬 Notable Quotes: “Let me hurkle my durkle in peace.” “If it’s not wood or nut, it’s not for men.” “You’re not gonna have my thumb, which is also my face, in your face.” “Clinique Happy? You had me at top note.” “Same amount of pounding—but with feelings.” 🧼 Sponsor Spoofs: 💅 Leg for Lash: “Where we take real organic leg hair and put it on your eyes. Use code BREATHERS with a Z.” 🌸 Guilty Pleasure by Bravo Fragrance: “For when you want to smell like sin wrapped in roses.” 📰 Woman’s Place Magazine: “For the woman who knows her place—and still runs the damn place.” Follow us!!!!! 📸 Instagram: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/) 📘 Facebook: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572661821138) 🎵 TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.air.we.breathe.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) 📺 YouTube: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjGp9-K_JR2iTIU9xe5CLg)

9. 

   19 Apr 2025

   Episode 108: Body Image II Electric Boogaloo- Noxema, Spanx, & Miss Congeniality

   This week, we’re deep in our feelings—and our closets. We’re revisiting a favorite (https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/PiG61G33FSb): body image, beauty standards, and the wild ride of growing up with 90s and 2000s fashion rules stitched into our self-worth. From bridesmaid dress drama to the scent of Noxzema triggering both shame and nostalgia, this episode goes there. From our emotional baggage we're unpacking: How self-worth was often tied to a dress size The complicated politics of Twin Day and bridesmaid fittings The glow-up of Miss Congeniality (yes, Sandra Bullock was doing feminist work and we missed it) Spanx as both support garment and emotional prison What it means to wear the damn bikini—at age 16 or 44 We also play a fashion-trend guessing game (spoiler: chunky highlights were not the flex we thought they were) and reflect on aging, hot flashes, and why Pamela Anderson’s no-makeup red carpet moment meant more than we realized. 💬 Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to any friend who’s ever changed an outfit because “they might think I’m trying too hard.” We see you. We were you. 📲 Follow Us 📸 Instagram: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/) 📘 Facebook: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572661821138) 🎵 TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.air.we.breathe.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) 📺 YouTube: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjGp9-K_JR2iTIU9xe5CLg) 🔍 Google Along With Us Because context is queen. Here are the pop culture references and key terms we mention—click to dive deeper: Noxzema (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noxzema) Rebecca Gayheart (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Gayheart) Cardigan Sweater Symbolism (https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cardigan-sweater) Dickies vs Dockers vs “Dookies” (https://www.dickies.com/) “The DUFF” movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_DUFF) Bella Swan (https://twilight.fandom.com/wiki/Bella_Swan) / Joey Potter (https://dawsonscreek.fandom.com/wiki/Joey_Potter) Kanye West “They want me to be great…” quote (https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-they-want-me-to-be-great-77378/) Miss Congeniality (2000) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Congeniality_(film)) Solar Plexus-Instep-Nose-Groin (SING!) scene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZJpPrtmHOA) Alicia Keys no makeup movement (https://www.today.com/style/alicia-keys-makeup-free-movement-explained-t116399) Pamela Anderson’s makeup-free red carpet statement (https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a45198630/pamela-anderson-no-makeup-red-carpet-look-2023/) Money Piece Hair Trend (https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a34002289/money-piece-hair-color/) Glitter Gel from the 90s (https://www.allure.com/gallery/1990s-body-glitter-beauty-products) Love Island (U.S.) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Island_(American_TV_series)) Ariana Madix (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Madix) HDTV and Makeup (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33359095) Sabrina the Teenage Witch (Melissa Joan Hart) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_the_Teenage_Witch_(1996_TV_series)) ColorStay Lipstick (https://www.revlon.com/lips/lip-color/colorstay-ultimate-suede-lipstick) Y2K Fashion (https://www.vogue.com/article/what-is-y2k-fashion) Jane Fonda (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Fonda) Perimenopause (https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-menopause) Heroin Chic (https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/heroin-chic-trend-body-image) The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sisterhood_of_the_Traveling_Pants_(film)) Urban Outfitters vs Thrifting (https://www.teenvogue.com/story/thrift-store-vs-fast-fashion) Rachel McAdams age in Mean Girls (https://www.buzzfeed.com/andyneuenschwander/celebrities-who-played-teenagers-but-werent) #TheAirWeBreathe #PrettyPrivilege #SpanxSaga #MillennialFashionFiles #FunnyWomen #BeautyCulture #AgingOutLoud #NoMakeupNeeded

10. 

    1 Apr 2025

    Episode 107: Cultural Appropriation, Beyoncé, and Fox Colored Glasses

    🎙️ Episode 107: Appropriation, Beyoncé, and Fox-Colored Glasses Did Beyoncé really make a country album? And why are so many people mad about it? In this episode, Tracey and Lauren unpack the cultural firestorm around Beyoncé’s Grammy win, Cowboy Carter, and the thin line between appreciation and appropriation. From Diddy distractions to Texas Hold ‘Em jukebox protests, we’re taking off the Fox-colored glasses and digging into the real issues. We talk about: • Whether Beyoncé deserved Album of the Year • Why white folks are big mad • The difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation • Elvis, Madonna, and Adele—who paid homage and who just took • Identity, representation, and who gets to define “country” Plus: cornrows in Cleveland, cross colors, and a trip to a Belizean block party 🧠 Plus, we answer the age-old question: is it appreciation if it’s just good fashion? (And yes, we define appropriation—because some of y’all are using that word wrong.) 📲 Google Along With Us Wanna follow the breadcrumbs from this episode? We got you. Here’s your click-worthy cheat sheet. Trust us — it’s a ride. 🎤 Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter Wikipedia: Cowboy Carter (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowboy_Carter) 🤠 Texas Hold ’Em (song) Wikipedia: Texas Hold ’Em (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Hold_%27Em_(song)) 🧊 Jay-Z Wikipedia: Jay-Z (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay-Z) 🧻 The Tik Tokker We Played kay_dub_h (https://www.tiktok.com/@kay_dub_h?_t=ZP-8vB58uTBNiY&_r=1) 🕵️♂️ Diddy legal drama Wikipedia: Sean Combs – Legal Issues (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Combs#Legal_issues) 🎭 Cher’s Oscar snubs – Mask vs. Moonstruck • Wikipedia: Mask (1985 film) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_(1985_film)) • Wikipedia: Moonstruck (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstruck) 🎶 Post Malone Wikipedia: Post Malone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_Malone) 🐴 Lil Nas X Wikipedia: Lil Nas X (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lil_Nas_X) 🕶️ Shaboozey Instagram: @shaboozey (https://www.instagram.com/shaboozey/) 🎸 Darius Rucker Wikipedia: Darius Rucker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darius_Rucker) 🎉 The Hora (Jewish wedding dance) Wikipedia: Hora (dance) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hora_(dance)) 🐶 Doja Cat + Hound Dog Wikipedia: Doja Cat (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doja_Cat) Wikipedia: Hound Dog (song) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hound_Dog_(song)) 👑 Elvis Presley Wikipedia: Elvis Presley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley) 💃 Madonna + Ballroom Culture Wikipedia: Vogue (Madonna song) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_(Madonna_song)) Wikipedia: Ball culture (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ball_culture) 💄 RuPaul – “We’re all born naked and the rest is drag” Wikipedia: RuPaul (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul) 🎭 Rachel Dolezal Wikipedia: Rachel Dolezal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Dolezal) 💢 Chet Hanks Wikipedia: Chet Hanks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet_Hanks) 🛍️ 🧡 Basic Halloween Stores (Satirical Ad) It’s almost Halloween again! You know what that means: 🎃 Get your single turkey feather headband! 👑 Your Arabian princess costume! 🎯 Everything you need to be ignorant and basic this Halloween. 🧋 Free pumpkin spice latte with every purchase! Basic Halloween Stores. Be basic. 🏳️🌈 Women’s Place Magazine (Satirical Ad) This month’s cover story: It’s Not Appropriation If You’re Hot Tips on how to wear chopsticks in your hair without a conscience. Women’s Place Magazine. Be a woman who knows her place. 📺 Martin – Sheneneh Wikipedia: Martin (TV series) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_(TV_series)) 👖 Cross Colours (fashion brand) Wikipedia: Cross Colours (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_Colours) 💅 Real Housewives – Dorit Kemsley Wikipedia: Dorit Kemsley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorit_Kemsley) 🥥 Adele’s Bantu Knots Controversy The Guardian article (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/31/adele-photo-carnival-bantu-knots-backlash) 👘 90s Kimono Trend Wikipedia: Kimono (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimono) 🥢 Chopsticks in Hair (and why that’s a no) Wikipedia: Cultural Appropriation – Examples (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_appropriation#Examples) 👀 Check out our YouTube for a bonus video segment featuring Chet Hanks, Rachel Dolezal, and one truly unfortunate snake charmer outfit. 🔗 Follow, subscribe, and leave us a review if you’ve ever side-eyed someone in a feather headdress. 🎧 The Air We Breathe — funny, fiery, and unfiltered conversations about the fog of bias we’ve all been breathing. #TheAirWeBreathe #PodcastLife #BeyonceCowboyCarter #CulturalAppropriation #CountryMusicDrama #RepresentationMatters #BlackCountryArtists #FoxColoredGlasses #JayZConspiracies #AppropriationVsAppreciation #TexasHoldEm #BeyHiveBuzz #GrammysControversy #RealTalkPodcast #PopCulturePolitics

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    21 Mar 2025

    The Air We Breathe | Love Is Blind, But Lauren Sure Ain’t

    This week, on a very special episode, Lauren and Tracey dive into the Season 8 reunion of Netflix’s Love Is Blind—and y’all… the fog of emotional immaturity is THICK. Lauren went in completely raw (zero prep), and Tracey gleefully walked her into the chaos. From dead-eyed apologies to dime-store OJ Simpson cosplay, from Gen Z women with receipts to grown men sweating bullets under studio lights—this reunion had everything. We unpack: • 📺 Why real accountability is the new drama • 🧠 Emotional intelligence gaps so wide you could drive a truck through them • 💅 The Cool Girl effect and weaponized incompetence • 😭 Pretty girl privilege, red pill energy, and the moment each bro realized their “Riz” wasn’t Riz-ing • 🧾 Screenshots, sweat stains, and savage truths • 👀 Sister sabotage and the unresolved Oedipus complex Cast members discussed: Devon, Ben, Sarah, Joey, Monica, Madison, Meg, Mason, Alex, Molly—and yes, Joey Burgundy-Jeremy and Alex's rosacea makes a cameo. Referenced Episode: 🎧 Ep 106: Cool Girl Feminism & Lord Hermione Granger (#) — recommended listening before this one! Watch the Love Is Blind Reunion here: 📺 Netflix: Love Is Blind Season 6 (https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601) Follow us for more reckless insight: 📸 Instagram: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/) 📘 Facebook: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572661821138) 🎵 TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.air.we.breathe.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) 📺 YouTube: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjGp9-K_JR2iTIU9xe5CLg) Leave us a 5-star review if your Rosacea flared up just watching this trainwreck! 💥 #LoveIsBlind #LoveIsBlindReunion #RealityTVRecap #FeministPodcast #PopCulturePodcast #TheAirWeBreathePod #EmotionalMaturity #RedFlagEnergy #MessyTV #NetflixRecap #CoolGirlEffect #ReceiptsWereBrought #ModernDating #PodcastsOfInstagram #BlackPodcastExcellence #GenZEnergy #WomensVoices #PodcastRewind #PodcastComedy #CultureCritique

12. 

    10 Mar 2025

    Ep 106: Feminism, The Cool Girl, and Lord Hermione Granger

    🔹 Intro • Meet Bud, the fairy godfather (or god-dog?) producer! • Kicking things off with some… uh, light choking humor. 🔹 The Myth of Feminist “Choices” • Feminism told us we could be anything… but somehow, it still feels like we’re catering to the male gaze. • Archetypes of women in relationships: the Damsel in Distress → Gold Digger. • Has the Cool Girl replaced the Tomboy? Or is she just a rebrand with hot-girl privilege? • The evolution of the self-sacrificing mother: June Cleaver → The Trad Wife. 🔹 Pop Culture Deep Dive • Who fits these tropes? • Anna Nicole Smith: Gold Digger or Sugar Baby? • Cameron Diaz in There’s Something About Mary: Effortless Cool Girl or… something more? • Carol Brady: The Trad Wife we could actually respect? • Leeloo from The Fifth Element: Supreme Being… or Born Sexy Yesterday? • Hermione Granger: Smurfette or the real deal? • Bella Swan: The ultimate Born Sexy Yesterday? 🔹 Feminism, Performance, and Authenticity • Are we authentic, or just picking from a pre-approved list of standardized female identities? • The “girl group categorization” phenomenon (Sex and the City, Golden Girls, Gossip Girl). • Do men get to pick their identities, or are they just given them? • What happens when women refuse to play the game? 🔹 The Ultimate Call to Action • It’s time to flip the script. Let’s all agree to: • Boo bad sex. • Stop moving out of the way for men. • Dismantle the male gaze in real-time. • And most importantly: if you’ve ever strutted on a moving sidewalk at an airport pretending to be a Cullen, drop a 🦌 emoji in the comments. 📸 Instagram: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/) 📘 Facebook: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572661821138) 🎵 TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.air.we.breathe.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) 📺 YouTube: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjGp9-K_JR2iTIU9xe5CLg) 🔥 Follow us and let us know: Who’s the realest female character in pop culture? And which trope have you fallen into?

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    12 Feb 2025

    Episode 105: Six, Lies, & VHS Tapes

    🎙️Episode 105: Six Lies & VHS Tapes 🎙️ Dear Breathers, let’s talk about the bold-faced lies pop culture told us as kids. From VHS tapes to Saturday morning cartoons, we were out here believing we’d wake up with magic powers at 16 (looking at you, Sabrina) and that every high school party looked like aShe’s All That house rager. Spoiler: neither happened.Apologies for the sound glitches! We're still learning and trying new things with our recording. Be kind! Rewind! In this episode, we unpack: 🔹 Thereal trauma of finding out we weren’t secretly witches after watchingThe Craft 🔹 Why pop culture had us thinking driving was as easy as reading a manual (Twins, we’re looking at you) 🔹 The absolute audacity of movies making high heels look comfortable (Dorothy, Cinderella… explain yourselves) 🔹 HowFerngully was actually telling the truth, and we just ignored it 🔹 The after-school special drug panic that had us believing dealers were lurking on every corner (spoiler: they were not) Also, Lauren shares a childhood fire-related incident that proves stop, drop, and roll was NOT as reflexive as they wanted us to believe. 😬🔥 We’re also reading listener call-ins, so if you’ve got a pop culture lie that shaped (or shattered) your worldview, slide into our DMs or leave us a voicemail at (312) 772-5725. 🎧 Listen now and let us know: What’s a pop culture lie thatreally did you dirty? 💬 Follow us: 📸Instagram: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/) 📘Facebook: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572661821138) 🎵TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.air.we.breathe.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) 📺YouTube: @theairwebreathepod (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjGp9-K_JR2iTIU9xe5CLg) and join the conversation!

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    19 Jan 2025

    Episode 104: Misogyny, Mystery Bed Poops and Tom Selleck?

    In this very NSFW episode, we dive into the insidious ways misogyny permeates our favorite pop culture moments—from Elle Woods’ uphill battle in Legally Blonde to Will Hunting’s instant respect in Good Will Hunting. We question why women must constantly prove their worth, while men often get the benefit of the doubt. We also reflect on personal stories of subtle and overt sexism, examine media narratives like Friends, Sex and the City, and The Notebook, and ask: Why is one person’s grand romantic gesture cute and another’s “crazy”? Of course, we sprinkle in laughs, sarcasm, and more than a little banter about celebrity gossip, unexpected gender dynamics, and a certain “bend and snap.” Join us as we dissect the stories we’ve been breathing in for years, challenge implicit biases, and, most importantly, laugh through the discomfort. No diggity, no doubt—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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    7 Jan 2025

    Episode 103: Brain Worms, Banter & Bad Seeds

    This episode? Pure banter. We took your feedback (yes, we see you Breather Nation) and decided to let loose. Turns out you love our tangents and pop culture deep dives. So sit back and enjoy this reflection session, sprinkled with childhood nostalgia, brain worms, and the occasional existential crisis. 🔹 Episode Highlights: •Villains, VCRs, and VHS Rewinds: Why do we secretly root for Disney villains or 90s bad seeds? Tracey and Lauren confess their childhood crushes on animated baddies and wax poetic about Anne of Green Gables. •Comfort Shows & Brain Worms: What shows and movies shaped you? From Titanic to Speed, we unpack the trauma bonding hidden in our favorite flicks. •Crushes & Boy Band Analysis: The psychology of loving Joey McIntyre vs. Donnie Wahlberg. You’ll never see New Kids on the Block the same way. •Bad Seed Energy: Tracey’s undiagnosed inner chaos kid loves a good child-villain thriller. What does it say when you’re cheering for the kid from The Good Son? •Cleopatra Vibes: Lauren gets real about why ancient queens and fierce women of history are her Roman Empire. 💭 Questions to Ponder: •What childhood movie or show still lives rent-free in your head? •Were you a simp for a boy band member, and what does that say about you now? •Ever feel personally attacked by your comfort movies? Same. 🔗 Links & References: •Anne of Green Gables Series (Stream on Amazon) •Titanic (Available on Paramount+) •Speed (Streaming on Max) •The Good Son (1993 Thriller – Rent on Apple TV) •Cleopatra (1963 Classic – Available on Disney+) •New Kids on the Block Concert Info – Official Website •Yellowstone (Streaming on Peacock & Paramount Network) 💬 Listener Call to Action: Breather Nation – We wanna hear from YOU! What are your “brain worms”? Which childhood villains had you questioning life choices? DM us or drop it in the comments. Let’s unpack it together. 👉 Follow Us & Subscribe: •Instagram: @TheAirWeBreathePod •TikTok: @the.air.we.breathe.pod •Email us your stories at theairwebreathepod@gmail.com 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

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    31 Dec 2024

    Men as Providers or Projects: How did the Beast Get the Girl?

    We discuss gender roles in relationships through the lens of popculture. Was the Beast a toxic alpha male or just a fixer-upper who needed anger management?

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    24 Dec 2024

    Fatphobia, Fashion, and Full House Stairmaster Moments

    <p>Let’s talk body image! We examine the beliefs we were breathing while we bopped to Madonna and watched Fat Monica dance. Let’s talk Nair, Delia’s, and Sir Mix A Lot!</p> <p>Check out our show notes on our instagram: </p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/theairwebreathepod/</a></p>

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