Ep. 213: Caucasity in the Kitchen
EQ: What do viral TikTok trends like deviled eggs, water-based recipes, and beef tallow skincare reveal about how social media shapes our food culture and redefines what we consider craveable or creative cuisine?
Today, the three IWLs get into the ridiculousness of social trends. From the resurgence of deviled eggs, to a seeming obsession to integrating beef tallow into one’s skin care routine. This episode topic is ridiculous and we know it. Perhaps our nonsense will bring some levity to your summer.
Related Resources:
A 17minute primer on The Devilish History of Deviled Eggs
Champagne & Real Pain:
🥂 The gal who made fake home goods decor & snuck it into the store “this house is filled with Love and natural Gas”
🥂The Bellingham bee-keeper community coming together when 40 million bee were released after the semi carrying them tipped over.
Do Your Fudging Homework (Annie):
Annie: find a good ole recipe
Megan: Write down your family recipes now
Hope: Weber Cooks and Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix (the true story behind)
Ep. 212: Yes, It is That Deep
EQ: Are you making everything too political?
In this episode, Hope and Annie discuss how to respond to people who accuse you of making everything political. From running 5ks with Palestinian flags to Trump watching Les Mis at the Kennedy Center, more often than not, yes it is political. And that should be just fine.
Do Your Fudging Homework:
Annie: Just don’t.
Hope: The Story of Stuff
Ep. 157: IWL LIVE!!!! Bored Housewives and the White Women Industrial Complex
EQ: To what extent is the white lady industrial complex aka the white women consumerism pipeline demonstrative of the death-grip that the far-reaching tentacles of the patriarchy have on society?
This is a special LIVE episode recorded at the Channel 253 Fest a few weeks ago. The cast of characters included Megan Holyoke, Hope Teague-Bowling, and the one and only Annie Jansen. Enjoy our witty banter and social commentary about the white women industrial complex!
Do Your Fudging Homework:
Subscribe to Channel 253!
Ep. 150: Fake It Until You Make it & Other Imposter Struggles
EQ: How does the intersection of different identities and societal expectations contribute to the development and experience of imposter syndrome?
Guests:
Crissy Calera, educator and former guest on Episode 98 our #readlessbasic book club episode on Caste,
A new fresh face is the talented, provocative Mr. Israel Calera aka. Izy.
Today’s episode is brought to us by the New Yorker article Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It. We define the idea of imposter syndrome, including it’s perhaps surprising origins. We explore the role of upbringing and family in developing our sense of acceptance, belonging, and search for community. As always, we consider the roles of gender dynamics, racial implications and socialization.
Do Your Fudging Homework:
Hope: Read “Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome”; Dunning-Kruger Effect
Megan: reflect on your spaces–where you feel is your most authentic self? Then consider places you have power to create/replicate this feeling for others
Izy: Looking for areas where you can relieve someone from feeling like an imposter; encourage someone else by being vulnerable
Doug: Try to put yourself in other people’s shoes & support them in their “thing”
Crissy: Spend time in building self-confidence and self-affirmation; make a list of your successes and accomplishments