Why We Don't Sleep

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Why We Don't Sleep

A media theory podcast where two incredibly tired and hyperfixated friends analyze the online moments that refuse to let them sleep. New episodes every other Wednesday! For business inquiries, email us at [email protected]

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    Girls Explain Folklore: Why does it scare us?

    Kiara takes the lead this week, diving into a topic that has always both fascinated and scared her. She walks Kaitlyn through the history of folklore and why folk horror, like Midsommar and The VVitch, gets under our skin in such a specific unsettling way. Oh, and yes, they cover the Klay Thompson of it all, we’re just waiting for the Etsy witches to handle it at this point. ----Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspodShow notes

  2. 9

    Girls Explain Dune: Why It’s Basically Twilight

    Dune Part Three is set to release this year, and the girls are getting you ready to not only know Zendaya’s red carpet looks but also understand the origins of the iconic book series and its confounding author. They break down the many surprising similarities between Dune and Twilight, with special mentions of another Zendaya project, The Drama, and Lena Dunham’s INSANE new memoir Famesick.-----------Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspodShow notes

  3. 8

    Welcome to the Boys Club: ‘Your Manosphere is Slipping King’

    Justin Theroux’s "Inside the Mansphere" documentary has dropped, and so have the girls’ thoughts. In this episode, they explore gender theory and answer the following questions: What’s a man box? What’s the real reason men think about Rome? And why is the internet obsessed with Mateo from The Pitt? Welcome to the boys’ club…it’s never been fun here.-----------Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspodShow notes

  4. 7

    Women Whose Work Was Stolen: Kathrine Johnson & Lizzie Magie

    The girls are dropping their first video episode to close out Women’s History Month, diving into the women who did the damn thing but didn’t get the credit (rude). Tangents include: talk of space, stolen board games, spotting Will Poulter in public, and why you should be MAD this Women’s History Month. Enjoy!-----------Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspodShow notes

  5. 6

    We LOVE Women (Women’s History Month Edition)

    The girls are diving into one of their favorite subjects: womanhood! In honor of Women’s History Month, they’re celebrating the icons who’ve triumphed through history. From tech queens who invented Bluetooth, to math geniuses crafting algorithms, to Supreme Court baddies and to the activists who threw the first punches at Stonewall, they are mentioning it all. -----------Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspodShow Notes

  6. 5

    Reality is a Knife: The Implications of Traitors Szn 4

    The Traitors season 4 is almost over, and the discourse has spilled over to the girls’ feeds. In this episode, they break down the wild game theory behind deception-based reality shows like Big Brother and Survivor. Plus, a quick Love Island season 7 revisit, including Kiara’s unsurprising love confession to Rob Rausch. What more could you want? --------Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspodShow Notes

  7. 4

    Media Swap: One Battle After Another, Girls, Frankenstein, I LOVE LA, & More

    It's media swap time! The girls are trading their top recent media recs and anti-recs. Enjoy a chaotic episode unpacking the legacy of Lena Dunham’s Girls, spiraling through many a Substack article, sharing some big-brain book picks… including Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and more. ----Show NotesFollow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspod

  8. 3

    The Marty Supreme-ification of a Press Tour

    The girls are back, and they're cosplaying as biologists to dissect the anatomy of the modern press tour. Let them hold your hand as they walk you through the viral media roadmaps that shape how the most influential people get their messages to the public. -----------Show NotesFollow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspod

  9. 2

    Heated Rivalry is Gay Karma

    The girls welcome you to the land of media literacy, amid the barren wasteland of brain rot. In their first episode, they’re talking about what everyone is talking about: Heated Rivalry. Oh, and a brief history of when the first-ever queer kisses appeared on screen. -----------Follow us on Instagram @whywedontsleeppodFollow us on TikTok @wwdspodLink to show ⁠notes

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A media theory podcast where two incredibly tired and hyperfixated friends analyze the online moments that refuse to let them sleep. New episodes every other Wednesday! For business inquiries, email us at [email protected]

HOSTED BY

Kay and Kiara

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