Beauty Standards: Podcast Recommendations

Beauty Standards: Podcast Recommendations

April 19, 2023

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Michelle & Megan (she/her), co-hosts of Prosecco Theory

Why did you choose this theme?

Learning more about where and when beauty standards come from, cultural differences, and the inherent inequity in racial and socioeconomic differences have been both fascinating and infuriating. Given how bombarded we all are with these messages, we think it's an important topic for everyone to delve into.

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Pretty Hurts

Some may think of beauty as frivolous and fun, but on this episode, Code Switch examines a few of the ugly ways that beauty has been used to project power.

UnladylikeHow To Wear Too Much MakeupWhat happens when we wear makeup like war paint? Best-selling writer R.O. Kwon confronts 'China doll' stereotypes with eyeshadow. Then, activist and author Jacob Tobia flips off the gender binary with a bold lip and five o'clock shadow.

Prosecco Theory

I Wish I Was A Little Bit TallerHosts Megan and Michelle debate beauty standards, stirrup pants, confidence, gym sponsors, Teen Vogue, heroine chic, feminism, body hair, and curves you can hold onto.

How Two LiveF*ck Your Beauty StandardsHosts Jess and Stef discuss Jess’s experience cutting off her signature long hair that she’s had for over 10 years, and unpack some of the emotional attachments plus societal expectations around beauty that arose from it.

OlogiesKalology (Beauty Standards) with Renee EngelnPsychologist, author, and beauty-researching kalologist Dr. Renee Engeln shines a bright floodlight on the sometimes ugly machinery of the billion-dollar beauty and fitness industry. This is an episode for make-up lovers, haters, and the millions of us confused about being both at once.

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After over a decade in the music business working with celebrity talent, host Angie Griffith challenges her audience to think bigger and outside of the podcast industry box as they build an empire that stretches well beyond their podcast episodes.This podcast shares insights from top industry leaders across podcasting, the creator economy, the entertainment business, and more, with topics including launching, marketing, monetizing, mindset, and beyond.

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