Manosphere: Debunked

Aileen reacts to The New Statesman's article on 'angry young women'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and subscribe. This episode's references:New Stateman Article: https://www.newstatesman.com/cover-story/2026/04/meet-the-angry-young-women-why-young-women-dont-want-to-date-mePolling data: https://www.merlinstrategy.com/recent-polling (click on 'polling for The New Statesmen' to get the spreadsheet).Megan Cooper: https://www.instagram.com/higherlove_withmegan/Pheobe O'Brien: https://www.instagram.com/tenshioppai/Anna: https://www.instagram.com/thechronicoversharers/Megan's podcast: https://www.higher-love.com/podcastAnna's Substack article: https://substack.com/@thechronicoversharers/p-195021661Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist). The show is edited and produced by Aileen Barratt. For early, extended and ad-free episodes subscribe to our Patreon here: patreon.com/ManosphereDebunkedpod And find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does marriage benefit men? We meet a YouTuber who certainly doesn't think so!If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and subscribe. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist). The show is edited and produced by Aileen Barratt. For early, extended and ad-free episodes subscribe to our Patreon here: patreon.com/ManosphereDebunkedpod And find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References in this episode:The youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCyuHLWAQ9s&t=2sJournal of Marriage and Familyhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/marriage-and-mens-healthMarriage, Cohabitation, and Divorce in Later Life - PubMed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and subscribe. To support the pod and for early, extended and ad-free episodes subscribe to our Patreon here: patreon.com/ManosphereDebunkedpod Today's references:Richard Reeves clip Dan’s Virtues and Vices postDan’s toxic masculinity podcast epUnlocked by Pete EtchellsManosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist). The show is edited and produced by Aileen Barratt. And find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and subscribe! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist). The show is edited and produced by Aileen Barratt. For early, extended and ad-free episodes subscribe to our Patreon here: patreon.com/ManosphereDebunkedpod And find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.All resources from this resources for this bumper episode can be found in the show notes for the original episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the video Dan shows Aileen here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMf6r19IJZT/?igsh=MWd3bjdha2JpaGE5Yg%3D%3D (We couldn't find the original so you have an added bonus of a misogyny grifter at the end. You're welcome)This week Dan shows Aileen a video that he thinks provoke insight and rage... And he's right!The article about women surgeons being harassed is here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-66775015And here's an article about patients having better outcomes with female surgeons: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/aug/30/female-surgeons-patient-outcomes-better-studiesIf you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and subscribe. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist). The show is edited and produced by Aileen Barratt. For early, extended and ad-free episodes subscribe to our Patreon here: patreon.com/ManosphereDebunkedpod And find us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Aileen and Dan discuss the Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere with Louis Theroux. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).For early, extended and ad-free episodes subscribe to our Patreon here: patreon.com/ManosphereDebunkedpod We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the Manosphere? Wtf is a 'red pill'? And why does any of it matter? Aileen give Dan a refresher course (and a pop quiz) to kick off our new season. (This episode was recorded before Louis Theroux's documentary aired, we will review it on a future ep!) Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).For early, extended and ad-free episodes subscribe to our Patreon here: patreon.com/ManosphereDebunkedpod We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do men and women have inherently different brains? We discuss Gina Rippon's book The Gendered Brain and other research that takes this myth apart.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References and some additional reading:First clip referenced: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeWv5ACG/Second clip: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeW1rodR/The Gendered Brain by Gina RipponWhat is an effect size in research?Prenatal testosterone does not explain sex differences in spatial ability (research article)How Juggling Can Increase Neuroplasticity (article)The cognitive effects of playing video games with a navigational component (research article)Sex beyond the genitalia: The human brain mosaic (research article) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Re-release! Hypergamy and the 80/20 rule. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References from this week's episode:Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates | WaterstonesAny good dating app stories? #profg #scottgalloway #dating #hinge #tinder #raya #shorts - YouTubeJordan Peterson - Female Hypergamy and its Impact on Human Evolution - YouTubeManosphere hypergamy chart: https://twitter.com/RationalMale/status/1050411628406104064?s=20Dataclysm by Christian Rudder | WaterstonesAileen’s Instagram post on hypergamy has the Dataclysm chart, view it here:  A deep-ish dive into the the concept of "female hypergamy", which is largely the… | InstagramWhy Are Men in Crisis? | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - Bing videoFewer Singles among Highly Educated Women. A Gender Reversal of Hypergamy across Cohorts in France | Cairn International Edition (cairn-int.info)Young U.S. men having a lot less sex in the 21st century, study shows | ReutersWhither Hypergamy? | Institute for Family Studies (ifstudies.org)Gender Asymmetry in Educational and Income Assortative Marriage - Qian - 2017 - Journal of Marriage and Family - Wiley Online Library(PDF) Educational Assortative Mating and the Decline of Hypergamy in 27 European CountriesClip from the additional intro: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7fVS5qv3TF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is a statistic universally acknowledged that men are more likely to be homeless than women. But is there more to it than that? Of course there is! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Dan's new podcast is The Uncommon Bloke podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-uncommon-bloke-podcast (you can listen, Aileen won't be offended). References:SNOMED Clinical Terms DefinitionPeople experiencing homelessness, England and Wales: Census 2021“Hidden” Homelessness in the UK: evidence reviewOff the Streets: Tackling Homelessness Among Female Street-based Sex WorkersA Hidden Side of Homelessness: Why Women Avoid Homeless SheltersGender-Based Violence and Young Homeless WomenWritten evidence submitted by Agenda [HOL 133] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our exploration of the research into the gender pay gap, it's causes and it's nay-sayers. Subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/manospheredebunkedpod Freakanomicshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2mZiqhhnBuFi0d4sYBSGCf?si=76RzG73yTfO2IaCN_mJggwMore or Lesshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/57loNMU62XWr3aU9UEQaVe?si=2mc5GXcZRhyicV88upwvcgTime magazine piece about Claudia Holdinghttps://time.com/collection/women-of-the-year/6691521/claudia-goldin/The Tin Men on motherhood pay gaphttps://www.instagram.com/reel/C4nKtRZtTDV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gender pay gap... does it even exist? Like, really? (yes). Aileen takes Dan on a journey through the Manosphere's attempt to explain away the gender pay gap. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References: Jordan Peterson, Cathy Newman Channel 4 interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcjxSThD54The Tin Men and Chris Williamson on the Uber pay gap https://youtube.com/shorts/1R60Ix8ash4?si=rH7GY06vSsyNfhsKForbes article on Uber paygap: https://www.forbes.com/sites/avivahwittenbergcox/2018/09/23/gender-paygap-uber-case-study/Uber PayGap study, full text: https://web.stanford.edu/~diamondr/UberPayGap.pdfOther resources: Ethnicity pay gap UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ethnicity-pay-gap-report-2022-to-2023/ethnicity-pay-gap-report-1-april-2022-to-31-march-Ford women strikers and the Equal Pay Act: https://www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-guidance/case-studies/how-fords-striking-women-drove-equal-pay-actUK 2023 gender pay gap report: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/bulletins/genderpaygapintheuk/2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is feminism a scam? Travel with us to the intersection of wellness grifters, online misogyny and conspiracy theories! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.This episode's references: Feminism is a scam video https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeXo5gnt/Red Pill, Blue Pill https://www.instagram.com/reel/Csjw5bQtO9L/?igsh=MW51Y2VkaXdqZ2x3Ng==Workplace feminism https://www.welcometothejungle.com/en/articles/is-workplace-feminism-a-neoliberal-scamThe Conspiracy Triangle by Abbie Richardshttps://conspiracychart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from Aileen's last solo episode (episode 18), Dan dives into a look at how and why misogyny could be considered an ideology in relation to extremist attacks by men against women.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Sign up to our Patreon here.Misogyny Is Ideological — So Why Aren’t Gender-Based Attacks Considered Terrorism?If extreme misogyny is an ideology, doesn’t that make Plymouth killer a terrorist?Plymouth gunman: a hate-filled misogynist and ‘incel’Laura Bates calls for extremist misogyny to be seen as a form of terrorismTerrorism Act 2000A Psychology of Ideology: Unpacking the Psychological Structure of Ideological ThinkingCambridge Dictionary - IdeologyPhilosophy Terms - IdeologyWikipedia - IdeologyWikipedia - MisogynyWikipedia - Misogynist TerrorismSouthern Poverty Law Centre - Male SupremacyHuman Rights First - Extremism Fact SheetUnited States Secret Service National Threat Assessment Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we (bring you the FULL episode from behind the Patreon paywall and) enter the surreal universe of "anti-feminist" women with independent incomes and agency preaching about eating raw meat.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Sign up to our Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's a solo episode from Aileen, she reflects on the misogyny underlying the attack at Westfield Mall, Sydney, last week and calls out the ways in which mainstream podcasters and celebrities reinforce incel rhetoric.Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/manospheredebunkedpodManosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodSydney stabbing: Typical Saturday of shopping at Westfield turns to horror - BBC NewsMen Who Hate Women by Laura Bates https://waterstones.com/book/men-who-hate-women/laura-bates/9781398504653Diary of a CEO https://youtu.be/vHpZEMesriUChris WIlliamson https://youtu.be/kbiH7ey0hWA?si=lOh49KF0-uo-Ig-y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we enter the surreal universe of "anti-feminist" women with independent incomes and agency preaching about eating raw meat.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Listen to the full episode here: www.patreon.com/manospheredebunkedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do feminists hate men? We look at the misandry myth. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Resources:Debunking the Myth of the Man-Hating Feminist | Psychology Today Canada - Amber Wardell Ph.D. Posted March 8, 2024https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03616843231202708 Misandry (/mɪsˈændri/) is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men or boys.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misandry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dan reads out some manosphere dating tips and Aileen... reacts. Full episode available at patreon.com/manospheredebunkedpodManosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yup, you read the title correctly, and no, it's not a thing. In a solo episode this week, Dan reckons he might know where the manosphere has gone wrong on this one. Have a listen to find out.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on Instagram and Patreon!Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References:Why Do Women Continue to Have Kids by Multiple Men? (Original "womb imprinting" blog)People who were abused as children are more likely to be abused as an adult (ONS Data)What is the Limbic System (Simply Psychology)Imprinting in Psychology (VeryWellMind)Professor Neil VideoMicrochimerism: A new concept (research paper)Do Women Retain DNA from Every Man They Have Ever Slept With? (Snopes fact check article)How long can sperm live inside the vagina after intercourse?Does dead sperm leave a woman's body? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Head to patreon.com/ManophereDebunkedpod to unlock the rest of this episode. Were women treated with deference in the Victorian Era? Were they just waiting for the "triumph of Western man" to ask for equality? Erm... no.Click here for Aileen's instagram post with lots of refuting references. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the 'studies' that say the less sexual partners a woman has, the more likely she is to get divorced or be unhappy in her marriage. What else is going on here?Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References:Pearly – chance of a happy marriage dramatically declined 5 partners https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeBe9hkH/https://nypost.com/2023/04/25/promiscuous-singles-are-screwing-their-odds-of-a-happy-marriage-study/https://wheatley.byu.edu/the-myth-of-sexual-experiencehttps://ifstudies.org/blog/counterintuitive-trends-in-the-link-between-premarital-sex-and-marital-stabilityhttp://before-i-do.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aileen flies solo this week and discusses a topic close to her heart - the shit show that is dating as a straight woman. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast bros with misogynist inclinations have a strange fascination with pair bonding and its apparent implications for female sexuality. But what, if anything, do they get right about it?Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.This week's sources:What impact does hypersexuality/promiscuity have on individuals / their relationships? ‼️ The more partners someone has, the more… | InstagramTikTok – Oxytocin explanationThe Neurobiology of Love and Pair Bonding from Human and Animal Perspectives - PMC (nih.gov)Medium spiny neurons and pair bonding in the prairie vole - Journal of Neurophysiology | Podcast on SpotifyEquality and polyamory: why early humans weren't The Flintstones | Science | The GuardianLove hormone claim is simply bonkers – Australian Associated Press (aap.com.au) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Aileen give their views on the conversation between "cancelled" comedian Matt Rife and uncancellable psychologist-turned-misogyny-grifted Jordan Peterson. The will be orangutans.Referenced in this episode:Problematic, Matt Ride - NetflixThe Jordan Peterson podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB65W73uQQ8The orang-utan mating system and the unflanged male: A product of increased food stress during the late Miocene and Pliocene?When Ape Sex Isn’t Simple - Anthropology NewsManosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the manosphere get wrong about evolutionary psychology? Spoiler alert: everything. The main article referred to in this episode is: The use and misuse of evolutionary psychology in online manosphere communities: The case of female mating strategies (Bachaud & Johns, 2023)Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Ramblings Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Aileen and Dan answer some listener questions. They offer their views and advice on topics like:How to manage friendships with those who pick fights about feminist issues?Is marriage a trap for women?Is Die Hard a Christmas film? (the episode was recorded in the lead up to Christmas)If you enjoy the show, please tell your friends or share it on social media. Please do consider leaving a review as this helps others decide on whether to listen or not. You can also leave us feedback and suggestions at @manospheredebunkedpod or email us at [email protected] for listening.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What motivates two strangers to start a manosphere podcast? This week Dan and Aileen interview each other! Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/manospheredebunkedpodAileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's Aileen's turn for solo episode. She looks at how the dude bro 'debate me!' culture baits us and is largely a waste of energy. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).We’re now on Instagram! Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.This week's resources: Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates No Offence But - Gina MartinThe reel that got Aileen noticed by Brian Atlas (lol)The reel of the dude who doesn't feel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's podcast, Dan rides solo - well, sort of. Due to Aileen being poorly, Dan decided to have a conversation about the reasons why men should be included within feminism... with a robot. And the robot is surprisingly insightful.If you enjoyed this week's episode, please rate and review it wherever you listen. Also, you can send questions, suggestions and thoughts to [email protected]: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aileen takes Dan through a few comments she's gotten on her Instagram posts about the manosphere. Fun times! See the post we're discussing here. You can now follow us on Instagram @manospheredebunkedpodManosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode around the manosphere narrative of men's mental health, Aileen and Dan delve into the evidence that highlights that there is a significant amount of concern, conversation, and support for men's mental health. Once again, the fact that this episode was released in the month of Movember was unintentional, but the irony is... well, ironic.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Show notes:Movember (Wikipedia)Movember Website International Men's Day (website)Men's Health Month (example artice)Understanding Suicide: Why Gender and other Protected Characteristics are Important to Consider - Part Two (Blog)Calm Instagram Post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may not know you've heard of the Whatever podcast, but if you're online a lot you may well have seen it. Aileen and Dan look at the dynamics and strategy of the pod and debunk some of Brian Atlas's thoughts on war (wild). Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Referenced in todays episode:War Clip - Instagramwhatever - YouTubeThe ‘Whatever’ Podcast Is Bait to Make Women Look Dumb (vice.com)Ukraine’s female soldiers: Nobody will tell you, ‘You are a chick, so you are not going to fight and save me’ – The Irish Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content note: discussion of suicideMuch of the conversation around men's mental health is focussed on suicide rates, yet much of the detail and nuance is often missed out. Dan takes Aileen through some of the complexities.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.Podcast references:Dr Emma Hepburn Clinical Psychologist (@thepsychologymum) • Mental health spectrumThe Interpersonal Theory of SuicideCDC List of Risk Factors for SuicideUnderstanding Suicide: Why Gender and other Protected Characteristics are Important to Consider - Part TwoFacts and figures about racism and mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode Aileen and Dan take a (sort of) break from the heavy stuff to listen to a clip from podcaster Chris Williamson who tells us about an amazing (true?) story from the Blitz. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram.References from today's ep:The clip we watch:The Difference Between Male And Female Depression - YouTubeDid psychiatric patients volunteer as drivers during The Blitz in London? : r/AskHistorians (reddit.com)What mental health impact of second world war tells us about post-Covid life | Mental health | The GuardianFirefighters of the Second World War | London Fire Brigade (london-fire.gov.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does no one care about men's mental health? In the first of three episodes on this subject Dan and Aileen discuss the idea that "there's no funding for men's mental health".References:https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/latest-news/detail/2021/01/29/lack-of-beds-leaves-patients-with-serious-mental-illness-without-treatment-during-the-pandemic https://www.nhsconfed.org/articles/we-cannot-continue-neglect-mental-health-funding#:~:text=Today%20in%20the%20UK%20m,the%20anxiety%20of%20cancer%20sufferers. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jul/05/number-of-nhs-mental-health-beds-down-by-25-since-2010-analysis-showshttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5c18e0f0ed915d0b8a31a424/The_Womens_Mental_Health_Taskforce_-_final_report1.pdfhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/womens-health-strategy-for-england/womens-health-strategy-for-england#mental-health-and-wellbeinghttps://www.manual.co/mens-health-gap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What has the manosphere's favourite intellectual, Jordan B Peterson got to say about patriarchy? Lots of contradictory stuff apparently! In this bonus episode, Aileen and Dan react to a clip taken from this GQ interview: you can listen to it here (time stamped) https://youtu.be/yZYQpge1W5s?si=76W--w2OE_dNSPlc&t=263 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of another powerful man being accused of sexual violence, the usual pattern of warnings from men to other men about the prevalence of false allegations has reared its head. Therefore, in an impromptu discussion, Alieen and Dan discuss how common false allegations of sexual violence against men are, what consequences this narrative of false allegations has for victims of sexual violence, and how much these kinds of allegations ruin men's lives.Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram. If you have any questions, queries or comments, please email us at [email protected]. Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References:Basingstoke Gazette: Hampshire hospitals investigating offensive social media posts (news article)Here’s the truth about false accusations of sexual violence (Open University article)BBC Question Time: factcheckedCrown Prosecution Service 2013 ReportCheerupluv ReelCristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do we live in a patriarchy? And what does that even mean? Aileen and Dan say 'yes' and 'it's complicated'...Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram.Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References:Jordan Peterson GQ interview full (time stamped for the excerpt featured in the podcast)A Straight Talking Introduction to the Power Threat Meaning Framework (Book)The Power Threat Meaning Framework: Summary (BPS Document)Straight White Male: The Lowest Difficulty Setting There Is (Blog Post)Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates | WaterstonesInvisible Women by Caroline Criado-Perez | WaterstonesThe Will to Change by bell hooks | Waterstones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The manosphere would have you believe that women can't escape their 'hypergamous nature' - they always seek out men of higher status as partners. But what if it's more complicated than that? Spoiler alert - it is. Aileen takes Dan on a tour of the rhetoric and the research. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram.Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References from this week's episode: Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates | WaterstonesAny good dating app stories? #profg #scottgalloway #dating #hinge #tinder #raya #shorts - YouTubeJordan Peterson - Female Hypergamy and its Impact on Human Evolution - YouTubeManosphere hypergamy chart: https://twitter.com/RationalMale/status/1050411628406104064?s=20Dataclysm by Christian Rudder | WaterstonesAileen’s Instagram post on hypergamy has the Dataclysm chart, view it here:  A deep-ish dive into the the concept of "female hypergamy", which is largely the… | InstagramWhy Are Men in Crisis? | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - Bing videoFewer Singles among Highly Educated Women. A Gender Reversal of Hypergamy across Cohorts in France | Cairn International Edition (cairn-int.info)Young U.S. men having a lot less sex in the 21st century, study shows | ReutersWhither Hypergamy? | Institute for Family Studies (ifstudies.org)Gender Asymmetry in Educational and Income Assortative Marriage - Qian - 2017 - Journal of Marriage and Family - Wiley Online Library(PDF) Educational Assortative Mating and the Decline of Hypergamy in 27 European Countries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first ever bonus episode! Today Aileen and Dan calculate their Sexual Market Value #notarealthing using smvcalculator.com It's... a humbling experience? But very funny too. Enjoy!Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram.Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we dive into manosphere attitudes to dating. Spoiler alert – they are grim! Content note: this episode contains references to sexual coercion, VAWG, mass shootings and suicide. Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram.Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.References:The Game, by Neil Strauss (book)The Pick-Up Artist VH1 Show (wikipedia)From Pick-Up Artists to Incels: Con(fidence) Games, Networked Misogyny, and the Failure of Neoliberalism Violent Incels and Challenges for P/CVE – Radicalisation Awareness Networkhttps://laddertheory.com/Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! In episode two, we track and discuss the emergence and development of the Manosphere over time, which start with some unlikely roots in early feminist thinking. It would be venturing into spoiler-alert territory if we said too much about it in this blurb, so have a listen instead. Also, please share the episode with those you think will enjoy it, and please rate and leave a comment where possible. Thanks!Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist).Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.RESOURCESThe Emergence and Development of the Manosphere (Book Chapter)The Evolution of the Manosphere Across the Web (Journal Article)Modern Manhood Podcast: History of Manhood Episode 1 - Feminism for Men (Podcast)The Mythopoetic Men's Movement (Wikipedia)Roosh V (Wikipedia)Swallowing the Red Pill: a journey to the heart of misogyny (Article) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome! It's the first episode of Manosphere: Debunked, so we're starting with an attempt to answer a central question: "What even is the manosphere?" Along the way, we ask various other questions, including "Do men going their own way still talk to their mums?" and "Was everything fine for men before pesky old feminism came along??"Manosphere: Debunked is hosted by Aileen Barratt (@tindertranslators) and Dan, the anonymous psychologist (@the_nice_ish_psychologist), on Instagram.Aileen's book, Tinder Translator: An A-Z of Modern Misogyny, is available here.Visit The Nice-ish Rambling Substack page here.RESOURCESThe Emergence and Development of the Manosphere (Book Chapter)The Evolution of the Manosphere Across the Web (Journal Article)An Introduction to Men's Rights Activists (MRAS) (Web Article)The Men's Rights Movement (Wikipedia)Pickup Artists (Wikipedia)Men Go Their Own Way (Wikipedia)Incels (Wikipedia) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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