Topic: Gender Trends

5 chapters across the catalog

Entomophagy
Episode 1699 2:27:22 - 2:33:52

1699: Entomophagy

Gender Neutral Language, The-bies and Congress-persons

A TikTok video advocating for terms like "the-bies" instead of babies and "birthing people" instead of mothers is discussed. John Dvorak recounts a story from 1986 involving a PC World editor who insisted on using "congress-person" instead of "representative" to signal gender neutrality, a practice he views as early virtue signaling.

Shock Opera
Episode 1644 1:29:17 - 1:32:10

1644: Shock Opera

Internal Conflicts Within the LGBTQ Community

Discussions regarding gender identity and pronouns are reportedly causing friction within the LGBTQ community, with some members calling for a separation of sexual orientation from gender identity. Critics within the community argue that the "glamorization" of trans identity among teenagers is a social trend rather than a biological reality. This internal debate highlights a growing "revolution" against current queer theory and its impact on children.

Meme Fumes
Episode 927 0:00 - 3:45

927: Meme Fumes

John C. Dvorak Grandson Announcement, Millennial Naming Trends

John C. Dvorak announces the birth of his grandson, weighing 9.9 pounds, to his daughter Jesse. The discussion covers millennial parenting trends, specifically the delay in naming children and the concept of gender-neutral upbringing. Adam Curry jokes about the humor found in natural birth plans versus the eventual request for epidurals.

Barry's Choice
Episode 925 1:43:52 - 1:45:47

925: Barry's Choice

"Stealthing" and Non-Consensual Condom Removal, Rape Adjacent

A new term, "stealthing," refers to the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex. The Columbia Journal of Gender and Law characterizes this as "rape adjacent." The hosts express skepticism about the logistics of the act and view the term as an expansion of "victimization culture."

Throw a Rock
Episode 893 2:41:12 - 2:46:46

893: Throw a Rock

International Porn Preferences, Overwatch Gaming Entry

International search trends show a preference for local content in India and Japan, while "Overwatch"—a video game by Blizzard—has become a top search term due to fan-made animated content. Virtual Reality (VR) is the fastest-growing category across all regions. The report also highlights differences in search behavior by gender, with women frequently searching for "Lesbian" and "Gangbang" categories.