Call Your Girlfriend

Amina calls core lady and top-notch writer Marisa Meltzer to talk about Instagram models, rooftop seduction, and their holiday gift obsessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we discuss Aziz Ansari’s Master of None, the protests at the University of Missouri, the Irish abortion rights campaign #repealthe8th, why Jackeée Harry is so wonderful and Aminatou's ridiculous love for DJ Khaled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special phone-a-friend edition of Call Your Girlfriend, Aminaou talks to Irin Carmon, co-author of The Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! We talk about the Benghazi hearings, Bieber's return, Drake's turtlenecks, Adele's furs, and the fact that someone made a bluetooth-enabled menstrual cup. Plus, guest Andrew Golis fields a question about not-so-feminist men, and we set the record straight on Shine Theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss hrod17's email dump, Taylor's colonial fantasy, big sisters and little sisters, and menstruation-loving cultures. Plus! Sexy bellybutton times.Reading List:hillary emailstaylor’s colonial fantasythe williams sistersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the 1989 Tour, our favorite Trump: Ivanka, political scandals and LOLs, Drake+Serena and white people appropriating black slang.Reading List:BFF power couplesIvanka's favorite podcastsJoe Biden is a creepHang in There ColumbaAubrena foreverFuckboy misuseShoutouts: Listen to Ann on the Dinner Party Download and Amina on Rerun and The Main DrawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the early days of the 2016 presidential race, our love for Planned Parenthood, free bleedin’, and period feminism. Plus, a user review of period underwear.Reading list:Republican debaterebecca traister on how women are so hardcorethis week in menstruation: free bleeding marathonperiod feminismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss whether free dongin' is like free boobin', nudist resorts, menstrual sea sponges, and female Viagra. Plus, the shortcomings of both white people and White People (the documentary).Reading list:Free dongin’(Un)natural spongesThe new femaleWhite PeopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ParksAriana GrandeSummer bodiesQueen SerenaSummer of SwollMagic Mike XXLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 workStanley Tucci in a polka dot apronWatch: Stanley Tucci and chef Eric Ripert make martinis and risottoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 letterWomen who shave their facesWe endorse: Mat Johnson's amazing new bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss famous dudes creeping on non-famous women, contraceptive sponges and other things that get stuck up there.Reading list:famous dudes creepinghow to talk to women on twitter“Is he sponge-worthy?”Music list:Robyn - Call Your GirlfriendJunior Brown - Surf MedleyRatatat - OneHannah Rad Edit of Robyn - Call Your GirlfriendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 feministMen and houseworkCannes FlatgateUgh soylentHow the other half livesSandra Bem, extraordinary womanShine Theory: Serena Williams: “Let’s just put an end to this myth that women players cannot be friends.”This week in menstruation: The Period FairySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SundayFeminist sefiesKim K selfie bookWe love you, BruceJean 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 tamponsgreek heroismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 pantiesGoodnight MensesTech dudes in couples therapyToni Morrison's regretsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 problemDon't call it "choreplay""Tampons & Tylenol"Medicating women's feelingsThe all-dude Ghostbusters remakeShine theory in downhill mountain bikingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 businessMr Money MoustachePound Foolish || The Opposite of SpoiledMusic list at callyourgirlfriend.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 houseworkPublic radio voice and vocal fryThe grossest period joke everRed carpet revoltKanye & TaylorMusic list at callyourgirlfriend.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.