Nymphet Alumni
Nymphet Alumni is a podcast dedicated to the study of fashion and culture. www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, April 15, 2025
Ep. 116: Hari Files w/ Hari Nef
In this episode, superstar model-actress-writer and certified Tumblr icon Hari Nef joins us to discuss the electric energy of the mid-2010s New York fashion scene— VFILES, Hood by Air, Eckhaus Latta, and more— and the collision of early online content and the fashion industry that birthed some of the most brilliant creative personae of our generation. We learn about Hari’s cutthroat electioneering of the Dazed 100, her double life of uptown collegiate excellence and downtown nightlife chaos, street casting in SoHo and shitposting on the main grid, reflections on a decade of woke ideology, and so much more. We also get exclusive scoop on Hari’s upcoming Candy Darling biopic! Links: Image board Hood By Air – FW 2014 Runway Hood By Air – FW 2013 Runway Kalifa (fka Le1f) profile in The Washington Post Venus X on the origins of GHE20G0TH1K, a club night that shaped the 2010s – Dazed VFILES Model Files Episode 5: Nodels (Not Models) on YouTube VFILES Model Files Season 2 Episode 1: Save SoSo on Youtube “Where Fashion Blogging Began” (Fashin F*gs profile) in The New York Times Blythe Marks on Instagram i-D Meets: Hari Nef on YouTube Hari Nef for the Dazed 100 Hari’s scarily spot-on gay identity prediction tweet from 2014 Enigma <a target="_blank" href="https://variety.com
Thu, April 10, 2025
Ep. 115: Paillettes and Paella
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In our first exclusive episode on Substack (yay!), we discuss the Ibiza fashion craze, unpacking the sparkling, sunset-hued resortwear fantasy that looms over the coming summer. Using our revolutionary theory of “trickle-down Ibizanomics,” we leave no sequin unturned, from the couture treasure trove of Annie’s Ibiza to the injection-molded accessories of Amazon influencer storefronts. We analyze the aesthetic’s cultural context through the Balearic club scene’s seedy history, 2000s rom-com costuming, White Lotus hypergamy discourse, EDM tourism, traditional Indian fashion, the moodboard-to-stimboard-to-vision board pipeline, and more.
Wed, March 26, 2025
Ep. 114: Grisch
In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into Grisch , the fascinating niche style gaining traction among Sweden's affluent youth. Drawing on our listeners' firsthand accounts and a century of Scandinavian cultural history, we dissect its surprisingly long lineage— from fin-de-siècle dandies and Eurotrash dudebros to gangster rappers and old money influencers—all culminating in a high-stakes world of designer denim, puffer vests, and luxury low-profile sneakers. We ponder how the complex relationship between class, age, nationalism, and masculinity embodied by Grisch might result in its global domination. Special thanks to Charles, Elsa, Justine, Iman, Matilda, Ebba, and Jesper for their insights! Links: Image board Selected TikToks: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 Chris Heyn Jr. on TikTok eric_roth2 on TikTok Marcus Rolf on TikTok Your Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Fashion by The Daily Scandinavian About Us – Garde Grisch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watc
Wed, March 26, 2025
Ep. 114: Grisch
In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into Grisch , the fascinating niche style gaining traction among Sweden's affluent youth. Drawing on our listeners' firsthand accounts and a century of Scandinavian cultural history, we dissect its surprisingly long lineage— from fin-de-siècle dandies and Eurotrash dudebros to gangster rappers and old money influencers—all culminating in a high-stakes world of designer denim, puffer vests, and luxury low-profile sneakers. We ponder how the complex relationship between class, age, nationalism, and masculinity embodied by Grisch might result in its global domination. Special thanks to Charles, Elsa, Justine, Iman, Matilda, Ebba, and Jesper for their insights! Links: Image board Selected TikToks: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 Chris Heyn Jr. on TikTok eric_roth2 on TikTok Marcus Rolf on TikTok Your Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Fashion by The Daily Scandinavian About Us – Garde Grisch De Vet Du – Sture P (Music Video) Peder Fogstrand aka Greven "The Law of Jante" (on Janteloven) by Michael Booth for The Paris Review The Murder of Einar (Swedish rap legend) – YouTube <a href="https://x.com/azealia_tiktok/statu
Wed, March 19, 2025
Ep. 113: Information Age Grindset w/ Ezra Marcus
In this episode, journalistic superstar Ezra Marcus joins us to chronicle his journey from the ashes of millennial digital media to the frontlines of today's most exciting investigative reporting. We extol his epic track record—the Sarah Lawrence sex cult, the culinary horror story of Horses, the galaxy gas epidemic, and more— and discover what draws him to the shady fraudster kingpins that personify online hustle culture. We also discuss the true crime documentary slop machine, moonlighting as a party-pumping DJ, the idea that men are the new women, and what it means to stand at the brink of the Chinese century. Links: Ezra Marcus's Website Ezra Marcus on Instagram Some of Ezra's greatest hits: The Next Drug Epidemic is Blue Raspberry Flavored The Package King of Miami The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence The Cat Who Could Kill Horses The ‘E-Pimps’ of OnlyFans How Do You Make a Weed Empire? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, March 19, 2025
Ep. 113: Information Age Grindset w/ Ezra Marcus
In this episode, journalistic superstar Ezra Marcus joins us to chronicle his journey from the ashes of millennial digital media to the frontlines of today's most exciting investigative reporting. We extol his epic track record—the Sarah Lawrence sex cult, the culinary horror story of Horses, the galaxy gas epidemic, and more— and discover what draws him to the shady fraudster kingpins that personify online hustle culture. We also discuss the true crime documentary slop machine, moonlighting as a party-pumping DJ, the idea that men are the new women, and what it means to stand at the brink of the Chinese century. Links: Ezra Marcus's Website Ezra Marcus on Instagram Some of Ezra's greatest hits: The Next Drug Epidemic is Blue Raspberry Flavored The Package King of Miami The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence The Cat Who Could Kill Horses The ‘E-Pimps’ of OnlyFans How Do You Make a Weed Empire?
Tue, March 11, 2025
Ep. 112: Halal Clean Girl Prison Uniforms | Study Break
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the Hollyweirdness of the Oscars (notably that James Bond humiliation ritual), Pretty Little Thing's rebrand from Love Island resortwear to halal clean girl prison clothes, the Losercore undertones of Prada's FW 2025 show, the abjection of the Shrek 5 trailer and the gravity of Shrek's highbrow legacy, the revolt against millennial burger joints and craft breweries, plus Biz makes a special announcement. Links: James Bond Musical Tribute at the 97th Oscars (Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye) Pretty Little Thing Featured PLT monstrosities: sage tailored cropped blazer/dress , burgundy soft rib two piece set , grey bardot ruched dress PLT founder Umar Kamani on their rebrand – Drapers Boohoo/PLT/Nasty Gal class action settlement Prada Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Vogue Runway Shrek 5 Official Trailer on YouTube Euphoria Season 3's "Silver Slipper" strip club Kyle Gordon's "We Will Never Die" on TikTok Millennial burger spot roast on TikTok Tate McRae – Revolving door (Official Music Video) <a href="ht
Tue, March 11, 2025
Ep. 112: Halal Clean Girl Prison Uniforms | Study Break [TEASER]
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the Hollyweirdness of the Oscars (notably that James Bond humiliation ritual), Pretty Little Thing's rebrand from Love Island resortwear to halal clean girl prison clothes, the Losercore undertones of Prada's FW 2025 show, the abjection of the Shrek 5 trailer and the gravity of Shrek's highbrow legacy, the revolt against millennial burger joints and craft breweries, plus Biz makes a special announcement. Join our Patreon for more episodes and early access to Biz's top secret project! Links: James Bond Musical Tribute at the 97th Oscars (Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye) Pretty Little Thing Featured PLT monstrosities: sage tailored cropped blazer/dress , burgundy soft rib two piece set , grey bardot ruched dress PLT founder Umar Kamani on their rebrand – Drapers Boohoo/PLT/Nasty Gal class action settlement Prada Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Vogue Runway Shrek 5 Official Trailer on YouTube Euphoria Season 3's "Silver Slipper" strip club Kyle Gordon's "We Will Never Die" on TikTok Millennial burger spot roast on TikTok Tate McRae – Revolving door (Official Music Video) Flew out to Atlanta TikTok storytime (Girl's POV) Flew out to Atlanta TikTok storytime (Boy's POV) Appalachian hair texture discourse on TikTok Stephanie Soo/Rotten Mango Ash Trevino Deep Dive on YouTube
Wed, February 26, 2025
Ep. 111: Losercore
In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Losercore, an aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s that celebrated the awkwardness of young adulthood and the sartorial idiosyncrasies of social outcasts, from orthodontia and ill-fitting gym uniforms to wire-frame glasses and dishwater-blond hair. We analyze the socioeconomic conditions that led to this period of loser glorification, identify key players (Todd Solondz, Paul Dano), cinematic touchstones ( Napoleon Dynamite , Little Miss Sunshine ), and generational anthems ("Teenage Dirtbag," "Buddy Holly"), and reflect on how the Internet has transformed today's young losers into threats to themselves and others. Links: Image board "The Birth—and Maybe Death—of Yuppiedom" by Walter Shapiro for Time "Loser: The Hero of the 1990s" by Grunge Included on Substack The Trap by Adam Curtis The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman @yungkombucha420 on TikTok "Americans Need to Party More" by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic "The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson for The Atlantic Loser Generated Content: From Participation to Exploitation by Soren Mork Petersen Billie Eilish on having no friends Celebrity with no friends blind item ("not Jessica Chastain") Emma Chamberlain closet video <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@haj.png/video/7472127715240463647?_r=1&_t=ZP-8u3TrfM3vt1" rel="nofol
Wed, February 26, 2025
Ep. 111: Losercore
In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Losercore, an aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s that celebrated the awkwardness of young adulthood and the sartorial idiosyncrasies of social outcasts, from orthodontia and ill-fitting gym uniforms to wire-frame glasses and dishwater-blond hair. We analyze the socioeconomic conditions that led to this period of loser glorification, identify key players (Todd Solondz, Paul Dano), cinematic touchstones ( Napoleon Dynamite , Little Miss Sunshine ), and generational anthems ("Teenage Dirtbag," "Buddy Holly"), and reflect on how the Internet has transformed today's young losers into threats to themselves and others. Links: Image board "The Birth—and Maybe Death—of Yuppiedom" by Walter Shapiro for Time "Loser: The Hero of the 1990s" by Grunge Included on Substack The Trap by Adam Curtis The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman @yungkombucha420 on TikTok "Americans Need to Party More" by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic " The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson for The Atlantic Loser Generated Content: From Participation to Exploitation by Soren Mork Petersen Billie Eilish on having no friends Celebrity with no friends blind item ("not Jessica Chastain") Emma Chamberlain closet video Bed rot talking stage TikTok / "Love in the Time of Bed Rotting" by Isabel Unhinged on Substack "The Story Behind The Song: Beck and the crowning of the ‘Loser’ generation" – Far Out Teenage Dirtbag – Whe
Thu, February 20, 2025
Ep. 110: Consumer Aesthetics Research Podcast w/ Evan Collins (CARI)
This week, we are joined by special guest Evan Collins — architect, design archivist, and cofounder of Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute — for a conversation about the Institute's pioneering work in coining and defining the most fascinating aesthetics of the past half-century, including Indie Sleaze, Frutiger Aero, McBling, Whimsigothic, Shoe Diva, and many more. We discuss his foundational research into the Y2K aesthetic, the consumer incorporation of subculture, the challenges of community-based digital archiving, the benefit of researching ugly and unfashionable visual culture, and more. Links: Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute Official Website CARI on Are.na Evan Collins on Are.na Evan Collins on Patreon (access to 700+ books and magazines!) Art Deco of the 20s and 30s by Bevis Hillier Blobjects and Beyond: The New Fluidity in Design by Steven Skov Holt and Mara Holt Skov This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, February 20, 2025
Ep. 110: Consumer Aesthetics Research Podcast w/ Evan Collins (CARI)
This week, we are joined by special guest Evan Collins — architect, design archivist, and cofounder of Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute — for a conversation about the Institute's pioneering work in coining and defining the most fascinating aesthetics of the past half-century, including Indie Sleaze, Frutiger Aero, McBling, Whimsigothic, Shoe Diva, and many more. We discuss his foundational research into the Y2K aesthetic, the consumer incorporation of subculture, the challenges of community-based digital archiving, the benefit of researching ugly and unfashionable visual culture, and more. Links: Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute Official Website CARI on Are.na Evan Collins on Are.na Evan Collins on Patreon (access to 700+ books and magazines!) Art Deco of the 20s and 30s by Bevis Hillier Blobjects and Beyond: The New Fluidity in Design by Steven Skov Holt and Mara Holt Skov
Wed, February 12, 2025
Ep. 109: Cruel Kids and Crashouts | Study Break [TEASER]
Full episode available on Patreon In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the TikTok ban fakeout, Andrea Dworkin's Right-Wing Women , the inauguration party coverage heard around the world, the consequences of Trumpism on critical beauty studies, the true meaning of Eusexua in a post- Brat society, and more. Also, Sam finally reviews Emilia Perez. Links: Watch Vica's New Atlas Reels on Instagram Johanne Sacrebleu ( Emilia Perez parody) Zoe Saldaña - La Vaginoplastia (From Emilia Perez ) Karla Sofía Gascón's crazy tweet archive Right-Wing Women by Andrea Dworkin Candace Owens on Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Dr. Natalya (Natalya Toryanski) on TikTok "The Cruel Kids Table" by Brock Colyar for New York magazine Michelle Santiago Cortés on the Pursuit of Hotness Sean Monahan on the Boom Boom Aesthetic Tate McCrae ordering drinks behind the scenes of "Sports Car" Tate McCrae – Sports Car (Official Music Video) Listen to exclusive episodes here
Wed, February 12, 2025
Ep. 109: Cruel Kids and Crashouts | Study Break
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the TikTok ban fakeout, Andrea Dworkin's Right-Wing Women , the inauguration party coverage heard around the world, the consequences of Trumpism on critical beauty studies, the true meaning of Eusexua in a post- Brat society, and more. Also, Sam finally reviews Emilia Perez. Links: Watch Vica's New Atlas Reels on Instagram Johanne Sacrebleu (Emilia Perez parody) Zoe Saldaña - La Vaginoplastia (From Emilia Perez) Karla Sofía Gascón's crazy tweet archive Right-Wing Women by Andrea Dworkin Candace Owens on Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Dr. Natalya (Natalya Toryanski) on TikTok "The Cruel Kids Table" by Brock Colyar for New York magazine Michelle Santiago Cortés on the Pursuit of Hotness Sean Monahan on the Boom Boom Aesthetic Tate McCrae ordering drinks behind the scenes of "Sports Car" Tate McCrae – Sports Car (Official Music Video) Listen to exclusive episodes here
Fri, January 31, 2025
Ep. 108: Geometrica
In this week's episode, we investigate the rise of what we're calling Geometrica, the edgy, STEM-influenced design trend that ruled the 2000s and 2010s. We talk about the iconic looks of Lady Gaga's The Fame , triangle-induced Illuminati hysteria, Obama-era techno-optimism, second-generation k-pop music videos, Alexander McQueen's historic Plato's Atlantis collection, and much more. Links: Image board Cubism and Fashion – Met Gala 1998 Press Release Cubsim and Fashion by Richard Martin Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 (Plato's Atlantis) – Vogue Runway SHOWstudio: Plato's Atlantis by Alexander McQueen (archived livestream) The McQueen Show that Changed the Future of Fashion – DAZED Essay: Nick Knight on "Plato's Atlantis" – SHOWstudio Top by @perlaz0ne on Instagram Imogen Heap's MiMU Gloves Iris Van Herpen Spring 2010 (Crystallized) Mary Katrantzou Spring 2009 (Graduate Collection) Mary Katrantzou Fall 2011 Basso & Brooke Fall 2009 Lady Gaga and Daphne Guinness for V <a target="_blank" href="https://fashionista.com/2016/01/lady-gaga
Wed, January 22, 2025
Ep. 107: Swagapino Dreams and Galaxy Gas Nightmares | Study Break
Recorded in the twilight days of the Biden administration, we gathered round to discuss a dizzying variety of cultural phenomena in this edition of Study Break, including the Freakmas double feature of Babygirl and Nosferatu , the troubling rise of Galaxy Gas and other flavor-blasted/cartoonified smoke shop abominations, the vestigial parallels between Lily-Rose Depp and Timothée Chalamet, the resonance of face-tatted country artists, the passing of national Pastel Protestant Grandfather, Jimmy Carter, and much more. Links: The Next Drug Epidemic is Blue Raspberry Flavored – Ezra Marcus for New York The 1830s Gothic Fashion of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu – Focus Features on YouTube Timothée Chalamet | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #551 Timothée Chalamet Instagram Complete Livestream Jimmy Carter’s Grandson Honors 39th President's Life, Legacy in Eulogy T.O.P Breaks Silence on Controversial Return to Acting in Squid Game Season 2 – Korea Times Chloe Forero on TikTok re: Latino influencers Ethel Cain's Tumblr post on the irony epidemic Hawk Tuah and the Zynternet – Max Read on Substack Special thanks to our sponsor Croissant! Download the Croissant App here to easily add the Safari extension to your mobile browser: shop with a guaranteed resale price and unlock an effortless resale experience. Learn more about Croissant on their website! Listen to exclusive episodes here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,
Wed, January 22, 2025
Ep. 107: Swagapino Dreams and Galaxy Gas Nightmares | Study Break
Recorded in the twilight days of the Biden administration, we gathered round to discuss a dizzying variety of cultural phenomena in this edition of Study Break, including the Freakmas double feature of Babygirl and Nosferatu , the troubling rise of Galaxy Gas and other flavor-blasted/cartoonified smoke shop abominations, the vestigial parallels between Lily-Rose Depp and Timothée Chalamet, the resonance of face-tatted country artists, the passing of national Pastel Protestant Grandfather, Jimmy Carter, and much more. Links: The Next Drug Epidemic is Blue Raspberry Flavored – Ezra Marcus for New York The 1830s Gothic Fashion of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu – Focus Features on YouTube Timothée Chalamet | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #551 Timothée Chalamet Instagram Complete Livestream Jimmy Carter’s Grandson Honors 39th President's Life, Legacy in Eulogy T.O.P Breaks Silence on Controversial Return to Acting in Squid Game Season 2 – Korea Times Chloe Forero on TikTok re: Latino influencers Ethel Cain's Tumblr post on the irony epidemic Hawk Tuah and the Zynternet – Max Read on Substack Special thanks to our sponsor Croissant! Download the Croissant App here to easily add the Safari extension to your mobile browser: shop with a guaranteed resale price and unlock an effortless resale experience. Learn more about Croissant on their website! Listen to exclusive episodes here
Fri, January 17, 2025
Ep. 106: The Melzyverse w/ Mel Ottenberg
In our first episode of 2025, we're joined by the inimitable Mel Ottenberg— longtime muse, generational style mastermind, Editor in Chief of Interview magazine, and Nymphet Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award recipient— to discuss controversial figures (Natalia Grace, Blake Lively, Luigi Mangione), the current status of normcore (Brandy Melville, classic menswear, tighty whities), his incredible fashion legacy (styling Rihanna, conceiving Lana's iconic cover, channeling the Warholian spirit), and much more.* *This episode was recorded before the tragic California wildfires— our hearts go out to everyone affected! Find ways you can help locally or from afar at the links below: Friends of Forever — LA Fire Support & Resources Mutual Aid LA Network Fire & Wind Storm Resources Resource Masterlist from Interview Links: Interview magazine Mel Ottenberg on Instagram Ralph Lauren Recieves the Presidential Medal of Freedom Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively exposé in the New York Times Luigi Mangione's courtroom fashion in WWD Haliey Welch shot by Alyssa Kazew for Interview Rihanna for Esquire UK, 2014 Sway House shot by Eli Russell Linnetz for Interview Joan Rivers interviewed by Mel for Interview in 2
Fri, January 17, 2025
Ep. 106: The Melzyverse w/ Mel Ottenberg
In our first episode of 2025, we're joined by the inimitable Mel Ottenberg— longtime muse, generational style mastermind, Editor in Chief of Interview magazine, and Nymphet Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award recipient— to discuss controversial figures (Natalia Grace, Blake Lively, Luigi Mangione), the current status of normcore (Brandy Melville, classic menswear, tighty whities), his incredible fashion legacy (styling Rihanna, conceiving Lana's iconic cover, channeling the Warholian spirit), and much more.* *This episode was recorded before the tragic California wildfires— our hearts go out to everyone affected! Find ways you can help locally or from afar at the links below: Friends of Forever — LA Fire Support & Resources Mutual Aid LA Network Fire & Wind Storm Resources Resource Masterlist from Interview Links: Interview magazine Mel Ottenberg on Instagram Ralph Lauren Recieves the Presidential Medal of Freedom Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively exposé in the New York Times Luigi Mangione's courtroom fashion in WWD Haliey Welch shot by Alyssa Kazew for Interview Rihanna for Esquire UK , 2014 Sway House shot by Eli Russell Linnetz for Interview Joan Rivers interviewed by Mel for Interview in 2010 Special thanks to our sponsor Croissant! Download the Croissant App here to easily add the Safari extension to your mobile browser: shop with a guaranteed resale price and unlock an effortless resale experience. Learn more about Cro
Tue, December 24, 2024
Ep. 105: The Truth ... w/ The Dare
In our last episode of the year, we're joined by superstar musician Harrison Patrick Smith, aka The Dare, to discuss his stylistic evolution and fashion predictions for 2025. As he ties up the album cycle for his hit LP What's Wrong with New York? , we revisit his male art hoe days as Turtlenecked, ponder his notorious black-and-white suit, and anticipate the necklines, color schemes, and pants widths that will define his next era. Harrison tells us about eating kangaroo, his genealogical tree, living in an Industrial Business Zone, the paradise/warzone of his DMs, all things electroclash, bloghouse, and indie sleaze, and more. Links: The Dare Special thanks to our sponsor Croissant! Download the Croissant App here to easily add the Safari extension to your mobile browser: shop with a guaranteed resale price and unlock an effortless resale experience. Learn more about Croissant on their website! Listen to exclusive episodes here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, December 18, 2024
Ep. 104: Imaginationcore
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In this week's episode, we journey into a World of Pure Imagination to discuss fantasy, fairytales, and the endless revisitation of children's media. We investigate the historical influences of the fantasy genre, from classic feudalism to Victorian industrialization, and unpack common motifs from talking animals to hopecore orphans. We also discuss the turn to live-action realistic fairytales, the consequences of this aesthetic and conceptual darkening, the effects of AI on the storytelling and creativity, and more. Links: Spiritual Milk for Boston Babes by John Cotton (1656) The Golden Age of Children's Literature – The Literary Encyclopedia The Aarne–Thompson–Uther Index of Folktale Types Under the Influence: Anna Biller on Donkey Skin – Criterion "Chapter 31: Fairy Tales" from All Things Considered by G. K. Chesterton "Out of Kansas: Revisiting the Wizard of Oz" by Salman Rushdie for The New Yorker How Wicked Built Immersive Real-Life Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City – Architectural Digest Willy's Chocolate Experience (Glasgow, Scotland Scam Willy Wonka Event) Script Pinnochio: A True Story (2022) Trailer
Wed, December 18, 2024
Ep. 104: Imaginationcore [TEASER]
Full episode available on Patreon In this week's episode, we journey into a World of Pure Imagination to discuss fantasy, fairytales, and the endless revisitation of children's media. We investigate the historical influences of the fantasy genre, from classic feudalism to Victorian industrialization, and unpack common motifs from talking animals to hopecore orphans. We also discuss the turn to live-action realistic fairytales, the consequences of this aesthetic and conceptual darkening, the effects of AI on the storytelling and creativity, and more. Links: Spiritual Milk for Boston Babes by John Cotton (1656) The Golden Age of Children's Literature – The Literary Encyclopedia The Aarne–Thompson–Uther Index of Folktale Types Under the Influence: Anna Biller on Donkey Skin – Criterion "Chapter 31: Fairy Tales" from All Things Considered by G. K. Chesterton "Out of Kansas: Revisiting the Wizard of Oz" by Salman Rushdie for The New Yorker How Wicked Built Immersive Real-Life Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City – Architectural Digest Willy's Chocolate Experience (Glasgow, Scotland Scam Willy Wonka Event) Script Pinnochio: A True Story (2022) Trailer
Tue, December 03, 2024
Ep. 103: Somewhere Over the Blood Meridian | Study Break
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the rise of celebrity lookalike contests, YSL's Proustian fantasy films, recent literary scoop on Cormac McCarthy, the extension of Brat into the deep dark winter, and all things Wicked from the uncanny Hollyweird sapphism of its press tour to the inescapability of its garish color scheme in consumer products. Links: Saint Laurent – AS TIME GOES BY Marc Jacobs reading selfies Emma Chamberlain for Warby Parker Celebrity lookalike contests in CNN "Aquarius" from Hair (movie adaptation) Wicked costume design breakdown – InStyle Gwyneth Paltrow wins Best Actress – 1999 Oscars Mr. Golightly's "Who Sang It Best" YouTube playlist "Cormac McCarthy’s Secret Muse Breaks Her Silence After Half a Century" by Vincenzo Barney – Vanity Fair Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik – Interview Charli xcx Opening Monologue – Saturday Night Live Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson post-fight speech Miley Cyrus on her upcoming album Something Beautiful – Harper's Bazaar This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/sub
Tue, December 03, 2024
Ep. 103: Somewhere Over the Blood Meridian | Study Break
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the rise of celebrity lookalike contests, YSL's Proustian fantasy films, recent literary scoop on Cormac McCarthy, the extension of Brat into the deep dark winter, and all things Wicked from the uncanny Hollyweird sapphism of its press tour to the inescapability of its garish color scheme in consumer products. Links: Saint Laurent – AS TIME GOES BY Marc Jacobs reading selfies Emma Chamberlain for Warby Parker Celebrity lookalike contests in CNN "Aquarius" from Hair (movie adaptation) Wicked costume design breakdown – InStyle Gwyneth Paltrow wins Best Actress – 1999 Oscars Mr. Golightly's "Who Sang It Best" YouTube playlist "Cormac McCarthy’s Secret Muse Breaks Her Silence After Half a Century" by Vincenzo Barney – Vanity Fair Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik – Interview Charli xcx Opening Monologue – Saturday Night Live Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson post-fight speech Miley Cyrus on her upcoming album Something Beautiful – Harper's Bazaar
Wed, November 27, 2024
Ep. 102: Just Dance w/ Lexee Smith
In this week's episode, we are honored to talk with dancer Lexee Smith, one of the most captivating and quietly influential figures in contemporary pop culture. Fresh off the heels of her crazy month of newly released projects, including Addison Rae's "Aquamarine" and Lady Gaga's "Disease," Lexee joins us to discuss her approach to dance, performance, and style. We talk about showgirls, video vixens, Clarice Lispector, Dance Moms , Parisian elegance, unhinged warmups, the Age of Aquarius, insane asylums, and much more. Links: Image board @lexeesmith on Instagram Damiano David – Born With a Broken Heart (Music Video) "You Were Meant for Me" from Singing in the Rain Lady Gaga – Disease (Music Video) Addison Rae – Aquamarine (Music Video) Addison Rae – Aquamarine (Behind the Scenes) "The American Modern Dancer: Loïe Fuller and Isadora Duncan" Martha Graham – Lamentation (1943) All His Jazz: The Life and Death of Bob Fosse by Martin Gottfried A Look at Halston’s Historic Costumes for Martha Graham Dance Company – Vogue My Boyfriend's Back – Molly Long Choreography Massive Attack, Young Fathers – Voodoo in My Blood (Music Video) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, November 27, 2024
Ep. 102: Just Dance w/ Lexee Smith
In this week's episode, we are honored to talk with dancer Lexee Smith, one of the most captivating and quietly influential figures in contemporary pop culture. Fresh off the heels of her crazy month of newly released projects, including Addison Rae's "Aquamarine" and Lady Gaga's "Disease," Lexee joins us to discuss her approach to dance, performance, and style. We talk about showgirls, video vixens, Clarice Lispector, Dance Moms , Parisian elegance, unhinged warmups, the Age of Aquarius, insane asylums, and much more. Special thanks to Death to Stock! Use code "Nymphet" to get 20% off your first 12 months. Visit Death to Stock here! Links: Image board @lexeesmith on Instagram Damiano David – Born With a Broken Heart (Music Video) "You Were Meant for Me" from Singing in the Rain Lady Gaga – Disease (Music Video) Addison Rae – Aquamarine (Music Video) Addison Rae – Aquamarine (Behind the Scenes) "The American Modern Dancer: Loïe Fuller and Isadora Duncan" Martha Graham – Lamentation (1943) All His Jazz: The Life and Death of Bob Fosse by Martin Gottfried A Look at Halston’s Historic Costumes for Martha Graham Dance Company – Vogue My Boyfriend's Back – Molly Long Choreography Massive Attack, Young Fathers – Voodoo in My Blood (Music Video)
Tue, November 12, 2024
Ep. 101: Body Doubles and Aquadisease | Study Break
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the double-release of Addison Rae’s “Aquamarine” and Lady Gaga’s “Disease,” Lexee Smith as Hollywood’s body double Rasputin, the “Dirty Cash” effect, the pros and cons of Gay Halloween, the triumph of the Dodgers, Slavic Dolls versus Brazilian Bombshells, and more. Links: Lady Gaga - Disease (Official Music Video) Addison Rae - Aquamarine (Official Music Video) Dirty Cash (Money Talks) videos on TikTok Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality, in a way Shawn Mendes Interview feature ian - Sh*t Sad (Feat. Chief Keef) (Official Music Video) Barack Obama on DeepCut with VicBlends Slavic Dolls vs. Brazilian Bombshells videos on TikTok Saturday Night Live TikTok skit Young Posse (영파씨) - Ate That (Official Music Video)
Tue, November 12, 2024
Ep. 101: Body Doubles and Aquadisease | Study Break [TEASER]
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the double-release of Addison Rae’s “Aquamarine” and Lady Gaga’s “Disease,” Lexee Smith as Hollywood’s body double Rasputin, the “Dirty Cash” effect, the pros and cons of Gay Halloween, the triumph of the Dodgers, Slavic Dolls versus Brazilian Bombshells, and more. Full episode available here Links: Lady Gaga - Disease (Official Music Video) Addison Rae - Aquamarine (Official Music Video) Dirty Cash (Money Talks) videos on TikTok Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality, in a way Shawn Mendes Interview feature ian - Sh*t Sad (Feat. Chief Keef) (Official Music Video) Barack Obama on DeepCut with VicBlends Slavic Dolls vs. Brazilian Bombshells videos on TikTok Saturday Night Live TikTok skit Young Posse (영파씨) - Ate That (Official Music Video)
Thu, October 31, 2024
Ep. 100: Gothic w/ Dr. Valerie Steele
In this Halloween centennial special, we have the sublime honor of being joined by one of our all-time heroes Valerie Steele, fashion studies trailblazer and director of the Museum at FIT, to discuss all things Gothic, inspired by her seminal book Gothic: Dark Glamour . We explore the aesthetic’s medieval origins and trace its cultural evolution through literature, art, and architecture all the way to the rise of the Goth subculture in the 1970s and beyond, covering Victorian dandies, sexy vampires, McQueen skull scarves, Japanese couturiers, and more. Thanks so much to Valerie for joining us! Links: Image board The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Gothic: Dark Glamour by Valerie Steele and Jennifer Park Gothic: Dark Glamour exhibition at MFIT on Google Arts & Culture Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu Goth Talk: Christina Ricci - Saturday Night Live “Very Mad, Very Maudlin, Very Macabre: It’s Showtime for the Goth Revival” by Tish Weinstock for Vogue How to Be a Goth: Notes on Undead Style by Tish Weinstock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, October 31, 2024
Ep. 100: Gothic w/ Dr. Valerie Steele
In this Halloween centennial special, we have the sublime honor of being joined by one of our all-time heroes Valerie Steele, fashion studies trailblazer and director of the Museum at FIT, to discuss all things Gothic, inspired by her seminal book Gothic: Dark Glamour . We explore the aesthetic’s medieval origins and trace its cultural evolution through literature, art, and architecture all the way to the rise of the Goth subculture in the 1970s and beyond, covering Victorian dandies, sexy vampires, McQueen skull scarves, Japanese couturiers, and more. Thanks so much to Valerie for joining us! Links: Image board The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Gothic: Dark Glamour by Valerie Steele and Jennifer Park Gothic: Dark Glamour exhibition at MFIT on Google Arts & Culture Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan le Fanu Goth Talk: Christina Ricci - Saturday Night Live “Very Mad, Very Maudlin, Very Macabre: It’s Showtime for the Goth Revival” by Tish Weinstock for Vogue How to Be a Goth: Notes on Undead Style by Tish Weinstock
Tue, October 29, 2024
Ep. 99: Body Tea w/ Emma Glenn Baker
In this week's episode, we're joined by the inimitable Emma Glenn Baker, NYC personal trainer and host of the podcast STARGIRL , to discuss all things body and the cultural status of fitness as it relates to body, brand, and spirit. We discuss activewear power players from Gymshark to Lululemon to Skims, the rise of the erotic fitness-inspired editorials, the sublime embodiment of Gen Z sweethearts Livvy Dunne and Addison Rae, the spiritual consequences of a life lived in stretchy clothes, and more. Listen to STARGIRL , join the Patreon , and follow Emma on IG ! Links: “Athleisure, barre, and kale: the tyranny of the ideal woman” by Jia Tolentino in The Guardian Toxic gym motivation trend on TikTok “Make Yourself a Gift” by Emma Glenn Baker in Real Life Equinox “Want It All” ad campaign The Official Gymshark Story “Musclebound” in A Dedicated Follower of Fashion by Holly Brubach This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, October 29, 2024
Ep. 99: Body Tea w/ Emma Glenn Baker
In this week's episode, we're joined by the inimitable Emma Glenn Baker, NYC personal trainer and host of the podcast STARGIRL , to discuss all things body and the cultural status of fitness as it relates to body, brand, and spirit. We discuss activewear power players from Gymshark to Lululemon to Skims, the rise of the erotic fitness-inspired editorials, the sublime embodiment of Gen Z sweethearts Livvy Dunne and Addison Rae, the spiritual consequences of a life lived in stretchy clothes, and more. Listen to STARGIRL , join the Patreon , and follow Emma on IG ! Links: “Athleisure, barre, and kale: the tyranny of the ideal woman” by Jia Tolentino in The Guardian Toxic gym motivation trend on TikTok “Make Yourself a Gift” by Emma Glenn Baker in Real Life Equinox “Want It All” ad campaign The Official Gymshark Story “Musclebound” in A Dedicated Follower of Fashion by Holly Brubach
Tue, October 22, 2024
Ep. 98: Pastel Protestant Grandmother
In this week's episode, we define the Pastel Protestant Grandmother aesthetic, a cozy visual universe recognizable to anyone belonging to the American Middle Class, or anyone who's ever been to an antique store in America. We discuss the hypnotic sedation of low-definition media, nostalgia-based commodities from Precious Moments figurines to dusty dollhouses, anti-intellectualism and sentimentality in American culture, the social history of craft, Christian kitsch and camp, the dark side of elderly matriarchs, and more. Links Image board Pastel Protestant Grandma – Our Official Playlist! Anti-Intellectualism in American Life – Richard Hofstadter Red Hat Society ”The Forgotten Everyday Origins of ‘Craft’” – Sarah Archer Cræft: An Inquiry into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts – Alexander Langlands Hobbies: Leisure and the Culture of Work in America – Steven M. Gelber “Do Protestants Have a ‘Low’ Aesthetic?” – Front Porch Republic “A Defense of Christian Kitsch” – Paul Griffiths Gaither Music on TikTok Listen to exclusive episodes here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, October 22, 2024
Ep. 98: Pastel Protestant Grandmother
In this week's episode, we define the Pastel Protestant Grandmother aesthetic, a cozy visual universe recognizable to anyone belonging to the American Middle Class, or anyone who's ever been to an antique store in America. We discuss the hypnotic sedation of low-definition media, nostalgia-based commodities from Precious Moments figurines to dusty dollhouses, anti-intellectualism and sentimentality in American culture, the social history of craft, Christian kitsch and camp, the dark side of elderly matriarchs, and more. Links Image board Pastel Protestant Grandma – Our Official Playlist! Anti-Intellectualism in American Life – Richard Hofstadter Red Hat Society ”The Forgotten Everyday Origins of ‘Craft’” – Sarah Archer Cræft: An Inquiry into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts – Alexander Langlands Hobbies: Leisure and the Culture of Work in America – Steven M. Gelber “Do Protestants Have a ‘Low’ Aesthetic?” – Front Porch Republic “A Defense of Christian Kitsch” – Paul Griffiths Gaither Music on TikTok Listen to exclusive episodes here
Tue, October 15, 2024
Ep. 97: Dark Brainrot and Easy Listening | Study Break
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In this edition of Study Break, we discuss Mel Ottenberg's new denim line and its adjacent clean boy creepshot visuals, the two-pronged cultural force of the Sweat/Short 'n' Sweet tours, our prediction for Disney adult chic following Coperni's S/S '25 show, Lady Gaga's disastrous Harlequin styling and Ryan Murphy's indelible impact, Dark Brainrot and weirdcore developments, recent cinematic triumphs including Megalopolis and The Substance , and more. Links: Club Mel – Mel by RE/DONE TikTok King Bach Buquen is Hot, Viral, and French – Interview Sabrina Carpenter's Short 'n' Sweet Tour – Rolling Stone Gracie ABramS Coperni Spring/Summer 2025 at Disneyland Paris Coperni Vinted Disney merch controversy Chloé Spring/Summer 2025 Joker Folie à Deux x Louvre – Lady Gaga, Mona Lisa Francis Ford Coppola explains the origin behind "Wow Platinum" Aubrey Plaza vs. Patti Lupone – Hot Ones Versus Smartschoolboy9 – An Internet Rabbit Hole Mr. Prada Murder Trial At New York Fashion Week, Designers Search for America – AnOther Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts:
Tue, October 15, 2024
Ep. 97: Dark Brainrot and Easy Listening | Study Break [TEASER]
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss Mel Ottenberg's new denim line and its adjacent clean boy creepshot visuals, the two-pronged cultural force of the Sweat/Short 'n' Sweet tours, our prediction for Disney adult chic following Coperni's S/S '25 show, Lady Gaga's disastrous Harlequin styling and Ryan Murphy's indelible impact, Dark Brainrot and weirdcore developments, recent cinematic triumphs including Megalopolis and The Substance , and more. Links: Club Mel – Mel by RE/DONE TikTok King Bach Buquen is Hot, Viral, and French – Interview Sabrina Carpenter's Short 'n' Sweet Tour – Rolling Stone Gracie ABramS Coperni Spring/Summer 2025 at Disneyland Paris Coperni Vinted Disney merch controversy Chloé Spring/Summer 2025 Joker Folie à Deux x Louvre – Lady Gaga, Mona Lisa Francis Ford Coppola explains the origin behind "Wow Platinum" Aubrey Plaza vs. Patti Lupone – Hot Ones Versus Smartschoolboy9 – An Internet Rabbit Hole Mr. Prada Murder Trial At New York Fashion Week, Designers Search for America – AnOther Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts: North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund One SC Fund UNC Asheville Disaster Relief
Tue, September 24, 2024
Ep. 96: Continental Luxury
In this week's episode, we ascend the great champagne tower of history and proclaim the existence of Continental Luxury, an evocative aspirational aesthetic that has bewitched the palates of tastemakers across generations. We discuss the history of luxury hotels, the evolution of the boutique hospitality industry, Old World cuisine and interiors as status symbols, and we summon a cast of characters including Anthony Bourdain, Nancy Drew, and Keith McNally to unpack the oyster-laden, gold-trimmed, cherry-garnished lifestyle of our collective dreams. Links: Image board Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, the Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class by Luke Barr "Towards a Political Geography of Hotels" by Ruth Craggs "A Legend as Big as the Ritz" – Vanity Fair César Ritz: Life and Work by Chastonay, Adalbert The History of Tourism: Structures on the Path to Modernity – Institute of European History The Tourist: A New Theory of the Leisure Class by Dean MacCannell “The Social and Material Life of Colonial Hotels" by Maurizio Peleggio Hotel: An American History by A. K. Sandoval-Strausz Home on the Rails: Women, the Railroad, and the Rise of Public Domesticity by Amy G. Richter The romantic journey; the story of Thomas Cook and Victorian travel Travel influencer rice farm controversy in The Daily Mail "The World's
Tue, September 24, 2024
Ep. 96: Continental Luxury [TEASER]
Full episode available here In this week's episode, we ascend the great champagne tower of history and proclaim the existence of Continental Luxury, an evocative aspirational aesthetic that has bewitched the palates of tastemakers across generations. We discuss the history of luxury hotels, the evolution of the boutique hospitality industry, Old World cuisine and interiors as status symbols, and we summon a cast of characters including Anthony Bourdain, Nancy Drew, and Keith McNally to unpack the oyster-laden, gold-trimmed, cherry-garnished lifestyle of our collective dreams. Links: Image board Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, the Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class by Luke Barr "Towards a Political Geography of Hotels" by Ruth Craggs "A Legend as Big as the Ritz" – Vanity Fair César Ritz: Life and Work by Chastonay, Adalbert The History of Tourism: Structures on the Path to Modernity – Institute of European History The Tourist: A New Theory of the Leisure Class by Dean MacCannell “The Social and Material Life of Colonial Hotels" by Maurizio Peleggio Hotel: An American History by A. K. Sandoval-Strausz Home on the Rails: Women, the Railroad, and the Rise of Public Domesticit y by Amy G. Richter The romantic journey; the story of Thomas Cook and Victorian travel Travel influencer rice farm controversy in The Daily Mail " The World's Revolt Against 'Bad Tourists'" – BBC
Wed, September 18, 2024
Ep. 95: The '90s w/ Jon Caramanica
In this episode, we investigate the cultural landscape of the 1990s with the help of a most legendary guest: NYT pop music critic and Popcast host Jon Caramanica. We discuss slackerism and authenticity discourse, the rise of alternative and independent media, the intricacies of subcultural style, the twin flames of rock and hip-hop, the surprising parallels between Gen X and Gen Z, white rappers, child rappers, Tommy Hilfiger grails, and much more. Links: Listen to Popcast Jon on Instagram Lady Gaga on the Doritos #BoldStage at SXSW, 2014 How SoundScan Changed Music Charts – Billboard Pop Music's Middle Class by Shaad D'Souza – New York Times Ice Spice vs. Cleopatra Drama Explained – Rolling Stone This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, September 18, 2024
Ep. 95: The '90s w/ Jon Caramanica
In this episode, we investigate the cultural landscape of the 1990s with the help of a most legendary guest: NYT pop music critic and Popcast host Jon Caramanica. We discuss slackerism and authenticity discourse, the rise of alternative and independent media, the intricacies of subcultural style, the twin flames of rock and hip-hop, the surprising parallels between Gen X and Gen Z, white rappers, child rappers, Tommy Hilfiger grails, and much more. Links: Listen to Popcast Jon on Instagram Lady Gaga on the Doritos #BoldStage at SXSW, 2014 How SoundScan Changed Music Charts – Billboard Pop Music's Middle Class by Shaad D'Souza – New York Times Ice Spice vs. Cleopatra Drama Explained – Rolling Stone
Wed, September 11, 2024
Ep. 94: Hitchcockian Pop and Quiet Luxury Woes (Study Break)
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the most pressing topics facing fashion and culture, featuring analysis of Sabrina Carpenter’s grindhouse pinup comeback, Addison Rae's arthouse cult single "Diet Pepsi," reflection on Simon Porte Jacquemus's legacy (and speculation on his rise to the Chanel throne), Hollister nostalgia-baiting, global fashion updates from the UK and Mexico, and more. Links: Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet – Video Playlist "Diet Pepsi" by Addison Rae (dir. Sean Price Williams) "Breakaway" by Bruce Connor The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter Chanel's New Kaiser – Lauren Sherman for Puck News Hollister long-sleeve babydoll tops on TikTok "Archive" Hollister tops from 2022 on TikTok Halley Kate v. Sophia La Corte drama summary Tribal trend in Mexico ( some TikTok examples ) Intentalo by 3ballMTY This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, September 11, 2024
Ep. 94: Hitchcockian Pop and Quiet Luxury Woes (Study Break)
In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the most pressing topics facing fashion and culture, featuring analysis of Sabrina Carpenter’s grindhouse pinup comeback, Addison Rae's arthouse cult single "Diet Pepsi," reflection on Simon Porte Jacquemus's legacy (and speculation on his rise to the Chanel throne), Hollister nostalgia-baiting, global fashion updates from the UK and Mexico, and more. Links: Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet – Video Playlist "Diet Pepsi" by Addison Rae (dir. Sean Price Williams) "Breakaway" by Bruce Connor The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter Chanel's New Kaiser – Lauren Sherman for Puck News Hollister long-sleeve babydoll tops on TikTok "Archive" Hollister tops from 2022 on TikTok Halley Kate v. Sophia La Corte drama summary Tribal trend in Mexico ( some TikTok examples ) Intentalo by 3ballMTY
Wed, August 28, 2024
Ep. 93: Dress To Impress [TEASER]
Full episode available on Patreon In this episode, we put on our gamer girl headsets and dive into the world of Dress To Impress, the viral fashion game taking the internet by storm. We discuss the emerging fashion sensibilities and favorite references of Generation Alpha, the surreal beauty standards of the Roblox universe, DTI as an election year sociological indicator, the history of FlopTok, the deregulation of child labor, and more. Links: Play Dress to Impress on Roblox Roblox Audience Insights Plot Economics by Venkatesh Rao – Ribbonfarm Over Half of US Kids Are On Roblox – The Verge I'm Heartbroken No One Likes My Outfits in DTI – Polygon Open Worlds by Alexi Alario (lol) – Real Life eflsur on Tik Tok CaseOh DTI highlights on YouTube Madison Beer's DTI Livestream
Wed, August 28, 2024
Ep. 93: Dress To Impress
In this episode, we put on our gamer girl headsets and dive into the world of Dress To Impress, the viral fashion game taking the internet by storm. We discuss the emerging fashion sensibilities and favorite references of Generation Alpha, the surreal beauty standards of the Roblox universe, DTI as an election year sociological indicator, the history of FlopTok, the deregulation of child labor, and more. Links: Play Dress to Impress on Roblox Roblox Audience Insights Plot Economics by Venkatesh Rao – Ribbonfarm Over Half of US Kids Are On Roblox – The Verge I'm Heartbroken No One Likes My Outfits in DTI – Polygon Open Worlds by Alexi Alario (lol) – Real Life eflsur on Tik Tok CaseOh DTI highlights on YouTube Madison Beer's DTI Livestream This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Wed, August 21, 2024
Ep. 92: Male Pirate Dressing w/ Throwing Fits
In this episode, we embark upon a swashbuckling anthropological journey into one of the most mysterious aesthetics of the menswear universe: Male Pirate Dressing, a style beloved by prestige actors and aging rockstars alike. Along with our two expert witnesses, James Harris and Lawrence Schlossman of the Throwing Fits Podcast , we ask some of life’s most difficult questions: Why is midlife crisis boho such a prevalent phenomenon? Are indie sleaze icons destined (or doomed) to succumb to over-accesorized fashion piracy in the years to come? Do men know about John Galliano? Tune in to find out! Links: Image Board Alexander McQueen Spring 2003 Ready-to-Wear Heidi Slimane Wearable Pirate Uniform The Trouble with Johnny Depp – Rolling Stone Were Pirates Foes of the Modern Order, or Its Secret Sharers? – The New Yorker Throwing Fits on Substack Throwing Fits on Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, August 06, 2024
Ep. 91: Summer Uniforms and the Olympian Aura | Study Break
In the third installment of our Study Break series, we turn our attention to the world of sport, analyzing the Broquette SKIMS campaign and all things Olympics, including Ralph Lauren boater costumes, the radical European uncoolness of the Opening Ceremony, and our own creative styling concepts for Olympic athletes. We also discuss Mark Zuckerberg's rebrand, "Brat hangovers," and Kamala Harris's Loewe tomato girl potential. (Disclaimer: this episode was recorded July 28!) Special thanks to our sponsor Croissant! Download the Croissant App here to easily add the Safari extension to your mobile browser: shop with a guaranteed resale price and unlock an effortless resale experience. Learn more about Croissant on their website! LINKS: SKIMS Summer Uniform Campaign Nicola Coughlan for SKIMS Soft Lounge Campaign 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony How Team USA's 2024 Olympic Outfits Were Made By Ralph Lauren Mark Zuckerberg personally fuels the rumors of his Supreme takeover J. W. Anderson Gucci rumors Alexi's Kamala-core Pinterest board Adam Lambert, ‘Moana’ Star Auli’i Cravalho Taking Over Lead Roles in Broadway’s ‘Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club’ Fragrances by Sabrina Carpenter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, July 31, 2024
Ep. 90: The Baby Name Game w/ Sophie Kihm [TEASER]
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON In this week's episode, we're joined by Sophie Kihm, renowned baby name expert and editor-in-chief of Nameberry, the world's largest website about names. We discuss historical name influences from politics to Hollywood to influencers, the rise of the baby name snark forum, 21st-century name considerations like personal branding and SEO, and the overlap between trending aesthetics and name intelligence. Links: Nameberry on TikTok Nameberry Newsletter on Substack Sophie Kihm on Instagram "How Gen Z is Your Name?" by Sophie Kihm for Nameberry "10 Baby Name Trends of 2024" by Sophie Kihm for Nameberry McKinli Hatch, the Internet's first viral baby name moment That Name is a Tragedeigh Subreddit Name Nerd Circlejerk Subreddit "Why R U Mad at the Name Kayleigh?" by Kathryn Jezer-Morton for The Cut Names + nicknames in a 1960s yearbook "Luxury" name hate on Reddit Find exclusive episodes here
Wed, July 31, 2024
Ep. 90: The Baby Name Game w/ Sophie Kihm
In this week's episode, we're joined by Sophie Kihm, renowned baby name expert and editor-in-chief of Nameberry, the world's largest website about names. We discuss historical name influences from politics to Hollywood to influencers, the rise of the baby name snark forum, 21st-century name considerations like personal branding and SEO, and the overlap between trending aesthetics and name intelligence. Links: Nameberry on TikTok Nameberry Newsletter on Substack Sophie Kihm on Instagram "How Gen Z is Your Name?" by Sophie Kihm for Nameberry "10 Baby Name Trends of 2024" by Sophie Kihm for Nameberry McKinli Hatch, the Internet's first viral baby name moment That Name is a Tragedeigh Subreddit Name Nerd Circlejerk Subreddit "Why R U Mad at the Name Kayleigh?" by Kathryn Jezer-Morton for The Cut Names + nicknames in a 1960s yearbook "Luxury" name hate on Reddit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, July 23, 2024
Ep. 89: Austin Powers Vibes and the Great Groovival
In this week's episode, we revisit the '90s does '60s phenomenon and discuss the parallels between the two decades—swinging youth culture and nightlife, technological optimism, design innovation—while also finding surprising similarities to our contemporary moment. We highlight the Austin Powers trilogy as this sensation's most brilliant high-camp cultural artifact, unpacking its satire of free love, modern masculinity, and British cheekiness. We explore Space Age fashion, the British Invasion(s), pop environmentalism, Volkswagen Beetles, iMac G3s, the Powerpuff Girls, and much more. Special thanks to our sponsor Croissant! Download the Croissant app here to easily add the Safari extension to your mobile browser: shop with a guaranteed resale price and unlock an effortless resale experience. Learn more about Croissant on their website! Links: https://pin.it/tXaQphpiE Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute's "Groovival" Are.na Board "Austin Powers-core" musical subgenre Tweet Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery – fashion photography montage Obituary of Pierre Cardin – The New York Times Industrial designer Karim Rashid "BBC" by Ming Tea – Official Music Video Dressed to Regress: Interview with Austin Powers costume designer Deena Appel (1999) – LA Times Deena Appel interview – From Tailors With Love The Peacock Revolution: 1960s Menswear – Victoria & Albert Museum <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/the-criterion-channe
Tue, July 23, 2024
Ep. 89: Austin Powers Vibes and the Great Groovival
In this week's episode, we revisit the '90s does '60s phenomenon and discuss the parallels between the two decades—swinging youth culture and nightlife, technological optimism, design innovation—while also finding surprising similarities to our contemporary moment. We highlight the Austin Powers trilogy as this sensation's most brilliant high-camp cultural artifact, unpacking its satire of free love, modern masculinity, and British cheekiness. We explore Space Age fashion, the British Invasion(s), pop environmentalism, Volkswagen Beetles, iMac G3s, the Powerpuff Girls, and much more. Special thanks to our sponsor Croissant! Download the Croissant App here to easily add the Safari extension to your mobile browser: shop with a guaranteed resale price and unlock an effortless resale experience. Learn more about Croissant on their website! Links: Image board Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute's "Groovival" Are.na Board "Austin Powers-core" musical subgenre Tweet Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery – fashion photography montage Obituary of Pierre Cardin – The New York Times Industrial designer Karim Rashid "BBC" by Ming Tea – Official Music Video Dressed to Regress: Interview with Austin Powers costume designer Deena Appel (1999) – LA Times Deena Appel interview – From Tailors With Love The Peacock Revolution: 1960s Menswear – Victoria & Albert Museum Peter Bogdanovich on the lasting influence of Austin Powers in Goldmember – The New Yorker ‘A real stroke of genius.’ How Apple’s iMac G3 became an object of desire – CNN <a href="http://awoltrends.com/2015/01/blo
Wed, July 17, 2024
Ep. 88: Pop Star Pin-Up
In this episode, we dive into the history of pin-up and rockabilly fashion to analyze this aesthetic's continuous deployment in the 21st century pop landscape. We discuss the exaggerated gender dimorphism of the 1950s, the striking similarities between pin-up girls of the '40s and Instagram starlets of today, rockabilly's morbid legacy and the Overton window of obscenity, the decadence of Americana foodstuffs, and the raunchy, feminine stylings of Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry, and, most recently, Sabrina Carpenter. Links: Image board Welcome to the Club: The Women of Rockabilly (2001) Rockin': The Rockabilly Scene by Andrew Shaylor Rockabilly: The Twang Heard 'Round the World by Michael Dregni Dave Hickey on Rockabilly in Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy Sabrina Carpenter "Nonsense" Outros Compilation "What Happens When a Pop Star Isn't That Popular?" by Shaad D'Souza – New York Times Sabrina's custom "Espresso" swimsuit vs. Marilyn Monroe's in How to Marry a Millionaire Katy Perry performing "One of the Boys" in 2008 Rolling Stone on the backstory behind Katy's Teenage Dream cover Rolling Stone review of Teenage Dream upon release in 2010 TASCHEN's The Art of Pin-up by Dian Hanson <a href="https://www.huckmag.com/article/photos-capture-latinx-rockabillies" rel="nofollow noopene
Wed, July 17, 2024
Ep. 88: Popstar Pin-Up
In this episode, we dive into the history of pin-up and rockabilly fashion to analyze this aesthetic's continuous deployment in the 21st century pop landscape. We discuss the exaggerated gender dimorphism of the 1950s, the striking similarities between pin-up girls of the '40s and Instagram starlets of today, rockabilly's morbid legacy and the Overton window of obscenity, the decadence of Americana foodstuffs, and the raunchy, feminine stylings of Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry, and, most recently, Sabrina Carpenter. Links: Image board Welcome to the Club: The Women of Rockabilly (2001) Rockin': The Rockabilly Scene by Andrew Shaylor Rockabilly: The Twang Heard 'Round the World by Michael Dregni Dave Hickey on Rockabilly in Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy Sabrina Carpenter "Nonsense" Outros Compilation "What Happens When a Pop Star Isn't That Popular?" by Shaad D'Souza – New York Times Sabrina's custom "Espresso" swimsuit vs. Marilyn Monroe's in How to Marry a Millionaire Katy Perry performing "One of the Boys" in 2008 Rolling Stone on the backstory behind Katy's Teenage Dream cover Rolling Stone review of Teenage Dream upon release in 2010 TASCHEN's The Art of Pin-up by Dian Hanson Alexander Thompson's photographs of Mexican-American Rockabillies Property from the Life and Career of Amy Winehouse – Auction Catalog "A Sly Wink to Pinups of the Past" by Ruth La Ferla – New York Times (2012) Caroline G
Tue, July 09, 2024
Ep. 87: Life is a Cabaret
In this episode, we link up in Hell's Kitchen and transform into experimental theater critics in order to provide an unbridled review and aesthetic analysis following our patronage of the new Broadway revival of Cabaret , a musical with a captivating history and a surprising relevance to many of our favorite themes and subjects. We talk about the century-long meme of Berlin debauchery, Sally Bowles as a feminine archetype in her many iterations, Eddie Redmayne's viral Emcee performance (and its chilling implications), and the wildly imaginative costume design work of Tom Scutt, from sleazy boudoir ensembles to fascistic menswear. Links Go see Cabaret on Broadway! Cabaret – "Wilkommen" performance at the 77th Annual Tony Awards Cabaret (1972) starring Liza Minelli Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood March Vogue profile on the 2024 revival, feat. interviews with Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin How a Broadway Theater was Remade Into a Queer Cabaret (interactive NYT article) Playbill interview with set and costume designer Tom Scutt, featuring costume sketches! Cabaret (2024) review in the LA Times Cabaret (2024) review in the New York Times Previous iconic Sally Bowles moments: Liza Minelli's "Mein Herr" and Jane Horrocks' "Cabaret" Biz's essay "2016, 2017" Find exclusive episodes here <3</
Tue, July 09, 2024
Ep. 87: Life is a Cabaret
In this episode, we link up in Hell's Kitchen and transform into experimental theater critics in order to provide an unbridled review and aesthetic analysis following our patronage of the new Broadway revival of Cabaret , a musical with a captivating history and a surprising relevance to many of our favorite themes and subjects. We talk about the century-long meme of Berlin debauchery, Sally Bowles as a feminine archetype in her many iterations, Eddie Redmayne's viral Emcee performance (and its chilling implications), and the wildly imaginative costume design work of Tom Scutt, from sleazy boudoir ensembles to fascistic menswear. Links Go see Cabaret on Broadway! Cabaret – "Wilkommen" performance at the 77th Annual Tony Awards Cabaret (1972) starring Liza Minelli Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood March Vogue profile on the 2024 revival, feat. interviews with Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin How a Broadway Theater was Remade Into a Queer Cabaret (interactive NYT article) Playbill interview with set and costume designer Tom Scutt, featuring costume sketches! Cabaret (2024) review in the LA Times Cabaret (2024) review in the New York Times Previous iconic Sally Bowles moments: Liza Minelli's "Mein Herr" and Jane Horrocks' "Cabaret" Biz's essay "2016, 2017" Find exclusive episodes here
Wed, June 19, 2024
Ep. 86: Deadheads and Dark Hippie-ism
In this week's episode, we don our polarized hippie glasses and go back in time to investigate the cultural legacy of the Grateful Dead and all that they represent: psychedelia, Pied Piper figures and their cult-like followings, cross-country motor travel, bootleg merchandising, musical improvisation, and more. We analyze the parallels between the infamous Summer of Love and the summer now upon us, with a special focus on the darksided undercurrents lurking through both. Links: Finding Authenticity in a T-Shirt – The New Yorker (on Online Ceramics) Owsley Stanley's website — The Bear Story Owsley Stanley: The King of LSD – Rolling Stone The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe, 1968 (full PDF!) Grateful Dead 2015 Chacos collab The End of Merch – GQ Will the Grateful Dead Live Forever ... Through Merch? – Billboard A Guide to Grateful Dead Iconography How Fashion Became Obsessed with the Grateful Dead – WSJ Why, in 2018, is Fashion Obsessed with the Grateful Dead Aesthetic? – Fashionista The Disembodied Body of Marilyn Monroe – Wendy Lesser Find exclusive episodes here This is a public episode. If you'
Wed, June 19, 2024
Ep. 86: Deadheads and Dark Hippie-ism
In this week's episode, we don our polarized hippie glasses and go back in time to investigate the cultural legacy of the Grateful Dead and all that they represent: psychedelia, Pied Piper figures and their cult-like followings, cross-country motor travel, bootleg merchandising, musical improvisation, and more. We analyze the parallels between the infamous Summer of Love and the summer now upon us, with a special focus on the darksided undercurrents lurking through both. Links: Finding Authenticity in a T-Shirt – The New Yorker (on Online Ceramics) Owsley Stanley's website — The Bear Story Owsley Stanley: The King of LSD – Rolling Stone The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe, 1968 (full PDF!) Grateful Dead 2015 Chacos collab The End of Merch – GQ Will the Grateful Dead Live Forever ... Through Merch? – Billboard A Guide to Grateful Dead Iconography How Fashion Became Obsessed with the Grateful Dead – WSJ Why, in 2018, is Fashion Obsessed with the Grateful Dead Aesthetic? – Fashionista The Disembodied Body of Marilyn Monroe – Wendy Lesser Find exclusive episodes here
Tue, June 11, 2024
Ep. 85: Study Break – Wellness Checks and Eulogies
In the sophomore edition of our Study Break series, we check in on a few of our cultural prophesies: on the Silly Boy front, we analyze the rise of LEGO-man rap sensation Ian, and on the Alt-Print front, we assess the threat of Katy Perry's new Bushwickified era. We also announce Shiloh Jolie as our nepo baby top draft pick in light of her recent Afrobeat activities, discuss the Frutiger Aero undertones of J. Cole's "Grippy," and mourn the dissolution of much-loved brands including Dion Lee, Mara Hoffman, and The Vampire's Wife. Links: Shiloh Jolie Pitt Dancing to Afrobeat North West for ERL The Vampire's Wife Shuts Down Mara Hoffman Shuts Down Dion Lee Raises Alarm Marc Jacobs - Dear Bullies The Curious Case of Underselling Arena Tours J. Cole mixing "Grippy" by the sea This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, June 11, 2024
Ep. 85: Wellness Checks and Eulogies | Study Break [TEASER]
FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON *** In the sophomore edition of our Study Break series, we check in on a few of our cultural prophesies: on the Silly Boy front, we analyze the rise of LEGO-man rap sensation Ian, and on the Alt-Print front, we assess the threat of Katy Perry's new Bushwickified era. We also announce Shiloh Jolie as our nepo baby top draft pick in light of her recent Afrobeat activities, discuss the Frutiger Aero undertones of J. Cole's "Grippy," mourn the disillusion of much-loved brands including Dion Lee, Mara Hoffman, and The Vampire's Wife. Links: Shiloh Jolie Pitt Dancing to Afrobeat North West for ERL The Vampire's Wife Shuts Down Mara Hoffman Shuts Down Dion Lee Raises Alarm Marc Jacobs - Dear Bullies The Curious Case of Underselling Arena Tours J. Cole mixing "Grippy" by the sea
Tue, June 04, 2024
Ep. 84: Manifesting Media for Montez Press Radio
In this very special episode of Nymphet Alumni, we discuss the media of manifesting, past and present. We talk digital dreams, grindset gurus, algorithmic wizardry, and so much more! Part of Lip Sync, a series programmed by Olivia Kan-Sperling that engages forms of speech and writing that invite us to merge seamlessly and intimately with language: where words are full of presence, and work just like magic. Originally Broadcasted on Montez Press Radio on May 22, 2023 Links: Hippie Teens on TikTok Baby Storme on TikTok Internet-related psychosis–a sign of the times Symbols and Signs by Vladimir Nabokov Oprah’s Secret: New? Old? Good? Bad? Deception in Computer-Mediated Communication The 12 Universal Laws and How to Practice Them FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT by Maya Mann Shannin Blake on TikTok This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, June 04, 2024
Ep. 84: Manifesting Media for Montez Press Radio [TEASER]
**FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON ** In this very special episode of Nymphet Alumni, we discuss the media of manifesting, past and present. We talk digital dreams, grindset gurus, algorithmic wizardry, and so much more! Part of Lip Sync, a series programmed by Olivia Kan-Sperling that engages forms of speech and writing that invite us to merge seamlessly and intimately with language: where words are full of presence, and work just like magic. Originally Broadcasted on Montez Press Radio on May 22, 2023 Links: Hippie Teens on TikTok Baby Storme on TikTok Internet-related psychosis–a sign of the times Symbols and Signs by Vladimir Nabokov Oprah’s Secret: New? Old? Good? Bad? Deception in Computer-Mediated Communication The 12 Universal Laws and How to Practice Them FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT by Maya Mann Shannin Blake on TikTok
Wed, May 29, 2024
Ep. 83: Eau de Nymphette
In this week's episode, we dive into the magical world of fragrance and its various online factions, from Fragrantica-posting girlbloggers to the designer cologne peddlers of the Manosphere. We discuss celebrity perfumes (including Bella Hadid's mystifying new alchemical elixir, Orebella), historical fragrance zeitgeists, the spectrum of accords from fantastical to hyperrealistic, the looming threat of edgelord aromatic stink bombs, perfume's associations with youth, sexuality, temporality, and language, and more. Links: Orebella by Bella Hadid Gen Z Wants to Smell Rich. It's Driving Luxury Fragrance Sales – Bloomberg Fantasy by Britney Spears Commercial Are We in a New Era of the Signature Scent? – Nylon @fragrantnerd on TikTok Paradigm Issue 03 , featuring Sweat by Paradigm ( BTS on Instagram ) The Granarchist Scent Revolution: Why "Old Lady" Fragrances are Booming – Suzy Nightingale Fragrance Players Enjoy Double-Digit Growth, Driven By Demand For Premium Labels – Forbes Beauty & Wellness Briefing: Fragrance continues stunning growth across an increasingly bifurcated category – Glossy Sexy Fragrances That Drive Women Nuts – Kevin Samuels Jeremy Fragrance on YouTube @colognefortnite on Instagram , this reel specifically Teen Boy Inexcusable Evil TikTok Reporting by Funmi Monet When Did Teen Boys Get a Nose for $300 Cologne? – New York Times (came out after we recorded lol) Post-Fragrantica Manifesto – Audrey Robinovitz for Dirt E
Sun, May 19, 2024
Ep. 82: Mother Toilet Plumbing Department | Study Break
This week, we're excited to announce our new episode format, STUDY BREAK, in which we take a hiatus from our usual fact-finding and forecasting to discuss trending topics and events in our orbit (many requested by you, our listeners!). In the inaugural episode of this series, we discuss the miscellany of this year's Met Gala, The Hunger Games saga as perma-reference, the slay mama brainrot of Charli XCX's "360," the spectrum of psychosexuality from YZY Porn to Challengers , blokette Vogue employees, BBL Drizzy, and much, much more. Links: Met Gala Eat the Rich content Blokette Vogue employee Charli XCX – 360 (Official Video) Zendaya's Louboutin So Kates Doja Cat and Guram Gvasalia in NYC This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Thu, April 25, 2024
Ep. 81: The Club [TEASER]
Full episode available on Patreon In this episode, inspired by the widespread panic surrounding the Death of the Club, we assess the contemporary state of nightlife and the sartorial, musical, and social considerations of the Going Out experience. Drawing from our own fieldwork as well as numerous studies, we discuss bottle girls, pickup artists, natural wine bars, section mindfulness, the infamous events of the TikTok Rizz Party, and much more. TikTok Rizz Party (original) TTRP Lana edit TTRP Sylvia Plath edit The Man Who Has Everything: Mark Fisher on Drake’s Nothing Was The Same Venkatesh Rao — The Gervais Principle Millennials vs Gen Z in the club on Reels (lol) Sizing Up The Nightlife: A Study on Status Distinction Why Gen Z Gave Up on Clubbing — The Telegraph Gen Z and Nightlife Safety — Hunger Magazine Gen Z Tell Us What They Think of Millennials’ Party Habits — VICE Boiler Room and Charli XCX Presents: PARTYGIRL
Tue, April 23, 2024
Ep. 81: The Club
In this episode, inspired by the widespread panic surrounding the Death of the Club, we assess the contemporary state of nightlife and the sartorial, musical, and social considerations of the Going Out experience. Drawing from our own fieldwork as well as numerous studies, we discuss bottle girls, pickup artists, natural wine bars, section mindfulness, the infamous events of the TikTok Rizz Party, and much more. TikTok Rizz Party (original) TTRP Lana edit TTRP Sylvia Plath edit The Man Who Has Everything: Mark Fisher on Drake’s Nothing Was The Same Venkatesh Rao — The Gervais Principle Millennials vs Gen Z in the club on Reels (lol) Sizing Up The Nightlife: A Study on Status Distinction Why Gen Z Gave Up on Clubbing — The Telegraph Gen Z and Nightlife Safety — Hunger Magazine Gen Z Tell Us What They Think of Millennials’ Party Habits — VICE Boiler Room and Charli XCX Presents: PARTYGIRL This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Wed, April 17, 2024
Ep. 80: The DRKSHDW Desert w/ Rian Phin
In this episode, the hosts are joined by our favorite fashion theorist and Rick Owens collector, Rian Phin, to analyze the recent rise of post-apocalyptic desert drip, inspired by the release of Dune 2 . We discuss the different factions of Rick Owens wearers, the influence of Middle Eastern fashion, climate absurdism, exoskeletons, and hero worship in uncertain times. With the insight of our honored guest, we speculate on the battle for fashion futurism and the legacy of the Rick Owens house. Links: Image board Interview with Dune costume designer Jacqueline West — Vogue Luca Maxim worldbuilding wiki Luca Maxim on TikTok Coperni Futurism — Vogue Rian Phin on Youtube Rian Phin on Twitter Rian Phin on Instagram Rian Phin on TikTok This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, April 17, 2024
Ep. 80: The DRKSHDW Desert w/ Rian Phin
In this episode, the hosts are joined by our favorite fashion theorist and Rick Owens collector, Rian Phin, to analyze the recent rise of post-apocalyptic desert drip, inspired by the release of Dune 2 . We discuss the different factions of Rick Owens wearers, the influence of Middle Eastern fashion, climate absurdism, exoskeletons, and hero worship in uncertain times. With the insight of our honored guest, we speculate on the battle for fashion futurism and the legacy of the Rick Owens house. Links: Image board Interview with Dune costume designer Jacqueline West — Vogue Luca Maxim worldbuilding wiki Luca Maxim on TikTok Coperni Futurism — Vogue Rian Phin on Youtube Rian Phin on Twitter Rian Phin on Instagram Rian Phin on TikTok
Tue, April 09, 2024
Ep. 79: Loner Girl
In this episode, we reflect on what we call the Loner Girl aesthetic, an eccentric style epitomized by the vulnerable yet spunky YA protagonistas of decades past, best accessorized with a messenger bag, sneaker flats, and a starry-eyed disposition. We reinvigorate the teen traumacore literary canon, including the works of John Green and Ellen Hopkins, and discuss its associated social phenomena, mental health themes, and expression through personal style. We also take stock of Manic Pixie Dream Girl discourse and discuss early-career Marc Jacobs, "Banal Eccentricity" at Prada, the forgotten appeal of eggplant purple, and our own personal thirteenth reasons ... Links: Image board Thirteen Reasons Why book cover styling Related aesthetics on CARI: Hipness Purgatory , Corporate Grunge When Miuccia Prada Invented Ugly Chic – NSS Mag (Prada S/S 1996) Marc Jacobs Fall 2005 RTW Your Fave is Problematic: John Green The Teen Whisperer (John Green 2014 New Yorker profile) Why John Green Likes Writing for Teenagers (2019 NYT interview) John Green and his Manic Pixie Dream Girls – LA Review of Books Mori-kei – Japanese Fashion Wiki Find exclusive episodes here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, April 09, 2024
Ep. 79: Loner Girl
In this episode, we reflect on what we call the Loner Girl aesthetic, an eccentric style epitomized by the vulnerable yet spunky YA protagonistas of decades past, best accessorized with a messenger bag, sneaker flats, and a starry-eyed disposition. We reinvigorate the teen traumacore literary canon, including the works of John Green and Ellen Hopkins, and discuss its associated social phenomena, mental health themes, and expression through personal style. We also take stock of Manic Pixie Dream Girl discourse and discuss early-career Marc Jacobs, "Banal Eccentricity" at Prada, the forgotten appeal of eggplant purple, and our own personal thirteenth reasons ... Links: Image board Thirteen Reasons Why book cover styling Related aesthetics on CARI: Hipness Purgatory , Corporate Grunge When Miuccia Prada Invented Ugly Chic – NSS Mag (Prada S/S 1996) Marc Jacobs Fall 2005 RTW Your Fave is Problematic: John Green The Teen Whisperer (John Green 2014 New Yorker profile) Why John Green Likes Writing for Teenagers (2019 NYT interview) John Green and his Manic Pixie Dream Girls – LA Review of Books Mori-kei – Japanese Fashion Wiki Find exclusive episodes here
Tue, March 26, 2024
Ep. 78: The Alt-print
In this exclusive episode, we discuss a litany of misguided rebrand attempts, interrogating the dogwhistles of Gen Z bizarro cash-grab styling. Inspired by the ignominy of Camila Cabello's new "era," we unpack the major influences behind alternative rebrands, from Myspace celebrities to the visual identity of PC music. We investigate the authenticity crisis, the definition of hyperpop, being niche gay famous, the digital camera and camcorder renaissance, and more! Links: Image board Camila Cabello for PAPER Magazine (came out after we recorded LOL) Call Me Back by James Charles Charlotte Rutherford Photography Trisha Paytas shot by Alyssa Kazew Ayesha Erotica Twitter Rant The Media's Succession Obsession Tara Yummy's 1 Million Subs Party This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, March 26, 2024
Ep. 78: The Alt-Print [TEASER]
Full Episode Available on Patreon In this exclusive episode, we discuss a litany of misguided rebrand attempts, interrogating the dogwhistles of Gen Z bizarro cash-grab styling. Inspired by the ignominy of Camila Cabello's new "era," we unpack the major influences behind alternative rebrands, from Myspace celebrities to the visual identity of PC music. We investigate the authenticity crisis, the definition of hyperpop, being niche gay famous, the digital camera and camcorder renaissance, and more! Links: Image board Camila Cabello for PAPER Magazine (came out after we recorded LOL) Call Me Back by James Charles Charlotte Rutherford Photography Trisha Paytas shot by Alyssa Kazew Ayesha Erotica Twitter Rant The Media's Succession Obsession Tara Yummy's 1 Million Subs Party
Tue, March 19, 2024
Ep. 77: Sephora Dysmorphia w/ Jessica DeFino
In this episode, we conduct a meeting of the minds with brilliant wordsmith and beauty industry critic Jessica Defino. Together with Jessica, we embark on an impossible journey of cosmetic ethical dilemmas, unpacking the undulating discourses of makeup and skincare. Tune in as we ask questions that keep us up at night: are Sephora Tweens canaries in the coal mine of disintegrating self-esteem? Can the age of the multi-hyphenate sustain the explosion of celebrity beauty brands? Is self-actualization possible in a minefield of appearance optimization? Why is there such a thing as baby skincare? Read Jessica’s Work: Jessica’s Website The Unpublishable – Substack Ask Ugly – The Guardian Links: Sephora Tweens ISAMAYA 2016 Makeup Nostalgia Tarte Brand Trip Controversy A Guide to Every Celebrity Beauty Brand This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, March 11, 2024
Ep. 76: Get Silly
This week, we address the critical levels of silliness we've detected in today's culture, from the debut of Drake's adorable alter ego Anita Max Wynn to the rise of cute-forward hypewear. We theorize as to why silly ass white boys are suddenly doing dances in crews, rediscover the influence of mid-2000s ringtone rap, and canonize a new generation of digital Merry Pranksters, including Joeyy, the Laundry Day boys, Sexyy Red, and others. Links: Image board The birth of Anita Max Wynn EvanDaGreat , Maxevasi0n , Laundry Day JerseyyJoe , Hugo Hilaire , That's My Dawg Zack Bia and Yeat getting silly White guys dancing to afrobeats Chief Keef style on TikTok: one , two , three , four , five , six "Narcofashion" Polo trend in Mexico Playboi Carti Is in His Hello Kitty Era on “EvilJ0rdan” – Hypebeast Anonymous Club by Shayne Oliver
Mon, March 11, 2024
Ep. 76: Get Silly
This week, we address the critical levels of silliness we've detected in today's culture, from the debut of Drake's adorable alter ego Anita Max Wynn to the rise of cute-forward hypewear. We theorize as to why silly ass white boys are suddenly doing dances in crews, rediscover the influence of mid-2000s ringtone rap, and canonize a new generation of digital Merry Pranksters, including Joeyy, the Laundry Day boys, Sexyy Red, and others. Links: Image board The birth of Anita Max Wynn EvanDaGreat , Maxevasi0n , Laundry Day JerseyyJoe , Hugo Hilaire , That's My Dawg Zack Bia and Yeat getting silly White guys dancing to afrobeats Chief Keef style on TikTok: one , two , three , four , five , six "Narcofashion" Polo trend in Mexico Playboi Carti Is in His Hello Kitty Era on “EvilJ0rdan” – Hypebeast Anonymous Club by Shayne Oliver Resort 2024 – Vogue Runway Creature World BustaMove Store Kerwin Frost x McDonalds Merch TisaKorean silly merch also McDonalds Sprite song and Soulja Boy tribute? Dirty Decade: Rap Music and the U.S. South 1997–2007 – Matt Miller in Southern Spaces
Fri, March 01, 2024
Ep. 75: LA Vibes w/ Ky Newman
In search of the zeitgeist, we make our way out west to discover the spirit of Los Angeles and its enigmatic hold on our collective imagination. We analyze its patchwork urbanism, its thrilling eroticism, and its enduring associations with novelty, maximalism, and existential dread. From midcentury novelists to Y2K socialites to nouveau riche influencers of the 2010s, we draw upon a wealth of references to make sense of the city's cultural milieu and distinctive sartorial character. BONUS: Ky Newman of Emergency Intercom joins us as an expert witness to discuss the reality of the LA content creator lifestyle, the future of influencing, and the city's fashion landscape. Links: Image board LA nostalgia TikTok examples – one , two , three , four The Science and Poetry of the Light in Los Angeles – The New Yorker Slow Days, Fast Company by Eve Babitz Notes from a Native Daughter by Joan Didion Red Wind by Raymond Chandler Los Angeles Plays Itself, dir. Thom Andersen (2003 ) America Day by Day by Simone de Beauvoir (LA Chapter) Local Color by Truman Capote (Hollywood Chapter) The Labyrinth of Solitude by Octavio Paz (Pachuco Chapter) <a href="https://files.libcom.org/files/%5BMike_Davis,_Robert_Morrow%5D_City_of_Quartz_Excav
Fri, March 01, 2024
Ep. 75: LA Vibes w/ Ky Newman [TEASER]
Full Episode Available on Patreon In search of the zeitgeist, we make our way out west to discover the spirit of Los Angeles and its enigmatic hold on our collective imagination. We analyze its patchwork urbanism, its thrilling eroticism, and its enduring associations with novelty, maximalism, and existential dread. From midcentury novelists to Y2K socialites to nouveau riche influencers of the 2010s, we draw upon a wealth of references to make sense of the city's cultural milieu and distinctive sartorial character. BONUS: Ky Newman of Emergency Intercom joins us as an expert witness to discuss the reality of the LA content creator lifestyle, the future of influencing, and the city's fashion landscape. Links: [Subscribe on Patreon for full LA Bibliography Masterlist!!!] Image board Emergency Intercom Ky Newman on YouTube Ky Newman on Instagram
Thu, February 22, 2024
Ep. 74: Art Hoes
In this episode, we open up the yellow Kanken of history and unpack one of the most influential archetypes of the 2010s: the art hoe. We rediscover the work of the Art Hoe Collective, revisit the Tumblr art historical canon from Matisse's cutouts to Van Gogh's sunflowers, and trace the aesthetic's propagation through musicians like Mac Demarco and Tyler the Creator. We also discuss the forms in which art hoeism lives on today, from TikTok's indie teens to zillennial art world professionals. Links: Image board Art Hoe Collective in the Dazed 100 #Arthoe: the teens who kickstarted a feminist art movement – The Guardian Amandla Stenberg: Don't Cash Crop on my Cornrows Rex Orange County - Loving is Easy [Official Video] Claud - Wish You Were Gay [Official Video] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, February 22, 2024
Ep. 74: Art Hoes
In this episode, we open up the yellow Kanken of history and unpack one of the most influential archetypes of the 2010s: the art hoe. We rediscover the work of the Art Hoe Collective, revisit the Tumblr art historical canon from Matisse's cutouts to Van Gogh's sunflowers, and trace the aesthetic's propagation through musicians like Mac Demarco and Tyler the Creator. We also discuss the forms in which art hoeism lives on today, from TikTok's indie teens to zillennial art world professionals. Links: Image board Art Hoe Collective in the Dazed 100 #Arthoe: the teens who kickstarted a feminist art movement – The Guardian Amandla Stenberg: Don't Cash Crop on my Cornrows Rex Orange County - Loving is Easy [Official Video] Claud - Wish You Were Gay [Official Video]
Tue, February 13, 2024
Ep. 73: The Trial of the Theater Kid
This week, we investigate the recent destigmatization of theater kid energy and its resurgence in mass culture, from musical-movie adaptations to the irresistible charms of improv-trained comedians. We discuss the peak of the NBC fandom, the timelessness of "difficult" leading ladies, star factories such as SNL and NYU Tisch, the ineffability of theatrical sexuality, the rise of craft and tryhardism, and more. Links: Image board Renee Rapp on Call Her Daddy SNL 1975 (upcoming SNL movie) Ariana Grande - yes, and? (Official Music Video) Audio-Visual Cocktail Party by Steven Phillips-Horst for Spike Magazine (on late night shows) Paloma Diamond is Winning Awards Season – Vulture Power Bottoms: The NYU classmates behind the year’s most delightfully dumb comedy – Vulture NYU brainstorming sesh for Bottoms Tina Fey clip that came out after we recorded this episode?! Find exclusive episodes here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, February 13, 2024
Ep. 73: The Trial of the Theater Kid
This week, we investigate the recent destigmatization of theater kid energy and its resurgence in mass culture, from musical-movie adaptations to the irresistible charms of improv-trained comedians. We discuss the peak of the NBC fandom, the timelessness of "difficult" leading ladies, star factories such as SNL and NYU Tisch, the ineffability of theatrical sexuality, the rise of craft and tryhardism, and more. Links: Image board Renee Rapp on Call Her Daddy SNL 1975 (upcoming SNL movie) Ariana Grande - yes, and? (Official Music Video) Audio-Visual Cocktail Party by Steven Phillips-Horst for Spike Magazine (on late night shows) Paloma Diamond is Winning Awards Season – Vulture Power Bottoms: The NYU classmates behind the year’s most delightfully dumb comedy – Vulture NYU brainstorming sesh for Bottoms Tina Fey clip that came out after we recorded this episode?! Find exclusive episodes here
Thu, February 01, 2024
Ep. 72: Maison Margiela Couture Spring 2024 (Emergency Roundtable)
In this emergency roundtable, we drop everything to take a walk through the streets of Paris with John Galliano, discussing the viral Margiela show that brought on a fashioncore love surge the likes of which the world has seldom seen before. We talk about the broken down babydoll effect, the emerging field of cosmetic forensics, our love for steampunk, the body shop, fashion hunchbacks, merkinis, early career Adele, despair, theatricality, and more. We celebrate the termination of the "Year of the Girl," and herald the arrival of the "Year of the Lady" ... and the Tramp. Links: Maison Margiela Spring 2024 Couture – Vogue Runway Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection 2024 – Full Show on YouTube Maison Margiela’s Couture Collection Will Go Down in Fashion History – Cathy Horyn for The Cut Osman Ahmed's Instagram Caption Interview with Luc Bruyère This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Thu, February 01, 2024
Ep. 72: Maison Margiela Couture Spring 2024 (Emergency Roundtable) [TEASER]
Full Episode Available on Patreon In this emergency roundtable, we drop everything to take a walk through the streets of Paris with John Galliano, discussing the viral Margiela show that brought on a fashioncore love surge the likes of which the world has seldom seen before. We talk about the broken down babydoll effect, the emerging field of cosmetic forensics, our love for steampunk, the body shop, fashion hunchbacks, merkinis, early career Adele, despair, theatricality, and more. We celebrate the termination of the "Year of the Girl," and herald the arrival of the "Year of the Lady" ... and the Tramp. Links: Maison Margiela Spring 2024 Couture – Vogue Runway Maison Margiela Artisanal Collection 2024 – Full Show on YouTube Maison Margiela’s Couture Collection Will Go Down in Fashion History – Cathy Horyn for The Cut Osman Ahmed's Instagram Caption Interview with Luc Bruyère
Mon, January 29, 2024
Ep. 71: Welcome to Mogwarts
To mog, or not to mog ... This week, we take a trip to the Mogwarts School of Profound Self-Improvement to check in on the next generation of looksmaxxers and their charismatic leader, Kareem Shami. We discuss key figures of the male beauty pantheon—male models Jordan Barrett, Chico Lachowski, and Sean O'Pry— and discover what they represent to young men today. We also dive into the dark history of looksmaxxing, from the Legend of Zyzz to the alleged crimes of orthotropic madman Dr. Mike Mew. Links: Image board Young Men Seek Answers to an Age-Old Question: How to Be Hot – New York Times Mogwarts Official Website Kareem Shami aka @syrianpsycho on TikTok Inside Jordan Barrett And Fernando Casablancas’s Celebration Of Love In Ibiza – Vogue Dr. Mike Mew Tribunal – The Guardian More Dr. Mew evidence – BBC Mikhaila Peterson interview with Dr. Mike Mew Weston A. Price research overview (see "Our Children" section) The Legend of Zyzz video essay "full looksmaxxing playist" on YouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, January 29, 2024
Ep. 71: Welcome to Mogwarts
To mog, or not to mog ... This week, we take a trip to the Mogwarts School of Profound Self-Improvement to check in on the next generation of looksmaxxers and their charismatic leader, Kareem Shami. We discuss key figures of the male beauty pantheon—male models Jordan Barrett, Chico Lachowski, and Sean O'Pry— and discover what they represent to young men today. We also dive into the dark history of looksmaxxing, from the Legend of Zyzz to the alleged crimes of orthotropic madman Dr. Mike Mew. Links: Image board Young Men Seek Answers to an Age-Old Question: How to Be Hot – New York Times Mogwarts Official Website Kareem Shami aka @syrianpsycho on TikTok Inside Jordan Barrett And Fernando Casablancas’s Celebration Of Love In Ibiza – Vogue Dr. Mike Mew Tribunal – The Guardian More Dr. Mew evidence – BBC Mikhaila Peterson interview with Dr. Mike Mew Weston A. Price research overview (see "Our Children" section) The Legend of Zyzz video essay "full looksmaxxing playist" on YouTube Find exclusive episodes here
Tue, January 23, 2024
Ep. 70: Mormon Culture Report
In our first episode of the new year, we discuss the infiltration of Mormon culture into the online mainstream, from the highly engaging TikToks of Nara Smith to the reign of the Stanley Cup and the alchemical innovations that fill them. Why are there so many Mormon influencers? Since when do Mormons have kind of cool style? How is Lucky Blue Smith eating so much every day? We dive into snarky subreddits, genealogical archives, and obscure theological sources to bring you the answers; Sam also introduces her Class to Crass spectrum to make sense of Mormon content. Links: Image board Nara Smith on TikTok Taylor Frankie Paul on TikTok Why So Many of Your Favorite Beauty Personalities Are Mormon – Allure Influencer culture and LDS theology – The Christian Century Polygamy Chic Tumblr FLDS Hair Tutorial Polygamist Hair – Huffington Post Ex-Mormon Subreddit Identify pioneer principles, apply them in modern times – LDS Church News Pioneer Principles: Your Heritage – Latter-Day Soprano Mormon history in the pioneer age: the mob assassination of Joseph Smith , the Mormon Wars , Brigham Young's wagon train <a href="https://www.ldsliving.com/white-dress-shirts-what-the-church-has-actually-said/s/87765" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_b
Tue, January 23, 2024
Ep. 70: The Mormon Culture Report
In our first episode of the new year, we discuss the infiltration of Mormon culture into the online mainstream, from the highly engaging TikToks of Nara Smith to the reign of the Stanley Cup and the alchemical innovations that fill them. Why are there so many Mormon influencers? Since when do Mormons have kind of cool style? How is Lucky Blue Smith eating so much every day? We dive into snarky subreddits, genealogical archives, and obscure theological sources to bring you the answers; Sam also introduces her Class to Crass spectrum to make sense of Mormon content. Links: Image board Nara Smith on TikTok Taylor Frankie Paul on TikTok Why So Many of Your Favorite Beauty Personalities Are Mormon – Allure Influencer culture and LDS theology – The Christian Century Polygamy Chic Tumblr FLDS Hair Tutorial Polygamist Hair – Huffington Post Ex-Mormon Subreddit Identify pioneer principles, apply them in modern times – LDS Church News Pioneer Principles: Your Heritage – Latter-Day Soprano Mormon history in the pioneer age: the mob assassination of Joseph Smith , the Mormon Wars , Brigham Young's wagon train Mormonism and the color white – LDSLiving The Granite Mountain Records Vault in Salt Lake City Building Mormonism: History and Controversy in the Architecture of the Latter-day Saints – Art in America Mormonism, Empathy, and Aesthetics – Beholding the Body</
Sat, December 30, 2023
Ep. 69: The 2023 Nymphies Awards
Welcome to the Nymphies! In this inaugural ceremony, we honor 2023's greatest achievements in fashion and culture with awards from us at the Nymphet Alumni Academy of Arts and Sciences, including categories such as Biggest Fashion Faux Pas, Most Camp, and Best "Core," and culminating in the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. We offer exclusive access to our careful deliberation process, which features extended discussions of Chris Pine's street style, tooth gems, eco-terrorism, Keith Lee, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Sat, December 30, 2023
Ep. 69: The 2023 Nymphies Awards [TEASER]
Full Episode Available on Patreon Welcome to the Nymphies! In this inaugural ceremony, we honor 2023's greatest achievements in fashion and culture with awards from us at the Nymphet Alumni Academy of Arts and Sciences, including categories such as Biggest Fashion Faux Pas, Most Camp, and Best "Core," and culminating in the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. We offer exclusive access to our careful deliberation process, which features extended discussions of Chris Pine's street style, tooth gems, eco-terrorism, Keith Lee, and more.
Tue, December 19, 2023
Ep. 68: TikTok Shop
This week, we investigate the emergence of TikTok Shop, exploring its bizarre interface and offerings as representative of a new era of e-commerce and consumer psychology. We discuss the redefinition of the “small business,” the vulgarity of commerce as content, and strategies of pathological guerilla marketing. We also take a stroll through the Shop ourselves to observe the “gyatt pajamas,” chamoy pickle kits, and pheromone oils that are sweeping the nation. TikTok’s official Shop press release TikTok Shop in the New York Times Chamoy pickle kit explainer Dr. Candice Lin on Zheng Xiangxiang FV Makeup foundation videos China Too Cool: Vernacular Innovations and Aesthetic Discontinuity of China – Yijing Zhou UX in China: More Is More, Super Apps, and Community - Yuan Qing Lim (Config 2022) Livestream Shopping Is Not Going to Take Over E-Commerce – Forbes Twitter as a Payment Processor – Financial Times Indonesia’s TikTok Shop Ban – Financial Times Teens Selling on TikTok Shop – NBC , Financial Times TikTok Shop’s Snail Mucin Dupe Problem – Wired This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscri
Tue, December 19, 2023
Ep. 68: TikTok Shop
This week, we investigate the emergence of TikTok Shop, exploring its bizarre interface and offerings as representative of a new era of e-commerce and consumer psychology. We discuss the redefinition of the “small business,” the vulgarity of commerce as content, and strategies of pathological guerilla marketing. We also take a stroll through the Shop ourselves to observe the “gyatt pajamas,” chamoy pickle kits, and pheromone oils that are sweeping the nation. TikTok’s official Shop press release TikTok Shop in the New York Times Chamoy pickle kit explainer Dr. Candice Lin on Zheng Xiangxiang FV Makeup foundation videos China Too Cool: Vernacular Innovations and Aesthetic Discontinuity of China – Yijing Zhou UX in China: More Is More, Super Apps, and Community - Yuan Qing Lim (Config 2022) Livestream Shopping Is Not Going to Take Over E-Commerce – Forbes Twitter as a Payment Processor – Financial Times Indonesia’s TikTok Shop Ban – Financial Times Teens Selling on TikTok Shop – NBC , Financial Times TikTok Shop’s Snail Mucin Dupe Problem – Wired
Tue, December 12, 2023
Ep. 67: The Christmas Spirit
Ho ho ho!! We Three Queens arrive to you with our hearts full of cheer and our sleigh stocked with the greatest gift of all … knowledge!! In our very first Christmas special, we discuss the visual language of the holiday season, from the scourge of minimalist Christmas decor to the history of department store spectacles. Joined by ghosts of Christmas Past, including the original Coca-Cola-sanctioned Santa Claus, Thomas Kinkade, and Jack Skellington, we also make our predictions for theoretical Christmas aesthetics to come. Image board Kim Kardashian’s Minimalist Christmas Decor Minimalist Nativity Sets Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Art Joan Didion on Thomas Kinkade A History of the Department Store – BBC History of Christmas Catalogs Santa’s New York Roots – NYPL Christmas Drawings for the Human Race (1890) – Thomas Nast Haddon Sundblom and the Coca-Cola Santas Why Hollywood films, Christmas music and jazz are so intertwined – Jazz FM Brenda Lee’s Comeback – New York Times Vogue’s Christmas Archive This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https
Tue, December 12, 2023
Ep. 67: The Christmas Spirit
Ho ho ho!! We Three Queens arrive to you with our hearts full of cheer and our sleigh stocked with the greatest gift of all … knowledge!! In our very first Christmas special, we discuss the visual language of the holiday season, from the scourge of minimalist Christmas decor to the history of department store spectacles. Joined by ghosts of Christmas Past, including the original Coca-Cola-sanctioned Santa Claus, Thomas Kinkade, and Jack Skellington, we also make our predictions for theoretical Christmas aesthetics to come. Image board Kim Kardashian’s Minimalist Christmas Decor Minimalist Nativity Sets Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Art Joan Didion on Thomas Kinkade A History of the Department Store – BBC History of Christmas Catalogs Santa’s New York Roots – NYPL Christmas Drawings for the Human Race (1890) – Thomas Nast Haddon Sundblom and the Coca-Cola Santas Why Hollywood films, Christmas music and jazz are so intertwined – Jazz FM Brenda Lee’s Comeback – New York Times Vogue’s Christmas Archive
Tue, November 28, 2023
Ep. 66: Uncanny Valley Girl
This week, we snap into our intellectual spring-lock suits and analyze the phenomenon of creepycore internet media, discussing digital horrors that have us shaking in our boots. Tune in to hear how FNAF falls into the tradition of Victorian storytelling, what creepypastas tell us about the participation gap, how iceberg-style consumption has changed the media landscape, and more! Links: “The Troubles of the Automaton” by Clementine Black The Participation Gap Creepypasta Wiki The Laws of Lorecore by Shumar Basar Kid’s Stuff in Contemporary Horror The Uncanny Valley by Marisho Mori Perpetual Mismatch Theory Configural Processing Theory Uncanny Valley Makeup Trend Serbian Dancing Lady Trend Opposite Features Makeup TikTok This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, November 28, 2023
Ep. 66: Uncanny Valley Girl [UNLOCKED]
Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode This week, we snap into our intellectual spring-lock suits and analyze the phenomenon of creepycore internet media, discussing digital horrors that have us shaking in our boots. Tune in to hear how FNAF falls into the tradition of Victorian storytelling, what creepypastas tell us about the participation gap, how iceberg-style consumption has changed the media landscape, and more! Links: “The Troubles of the Automaton” by Clementine Black The Participation Gap Creepypasta Wiki The Laws of Lorecore by Shumar Basar Kid’s Stuff in Contemporary Horror The Uncanny Valley by Marisho Mori Perpetual Mismatch Theory Configural Processing Theory Uncanny Valley Makeup Trend Serbian Dancing Lady Trend Opposite Features Makeup TikTok
Fri, November 24, 2023
Ep. 65: Harley Davidson Harlot
In this episode, we expand on the edgy, high-octane aesthetic of the Harley Davidson Harlot. From the checkerboard-and-flames motif of the 2010s to the 2020 revival of Diesel under Glenn Martens to Kylie Jenner's new clothing venture Khy, we chronicle fashion's obsession with all things moto-inspired ... and evaluate the dystopian implications of this petrochemical path. On this journey, we encounter Che Guevera and Julia Fox, uniform fetishism, the BP oil spill, Global South cyberpunk, and much more. Links: Image board Khy by Kylie Jenner Betsy Johnson's Khy callout posts Motorbike culture in the Global South: Vietnam , Brazil , Kenya The Importance of the African Motorcycle in Art Kim Kardashian in Chrome Hearts How Glenn Martens Saved Diesel from its Midlife Crisis Diesel's Daily African print campaign (2001) An Incomplete History of the Akira Bike Slide Apple's Mother Nature report starring Octavia Spencer Azealia Banks' Yeezy Modular Survival Kit Prix Workshop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.nymphetal
Fri, November 24, 2023
Ep. 65: Harley Davidson Harlot
In this episode, we expand on the edgy, high-octane aesthetic of the Harley Davidson Harlot. From the checkerboard-and-flames motif of the 2010s to the 2020 revival of Diesel under Glenn Martens to Kylie Jenner's new clothing venture Khy, we chronicle fashion's obsession with all things moto-inspired ... and evaluate the dystopian implications of this petrochemical path. On this journey, we encounter Che Guevera and Julia Fox, uniform fetishism, the BP oil spill, Global South cyberpunk, and much more. Links: Image board Khy by Kylie Jenner Betsy Johnson's Khy callout posts Motorbike culture in the Global South: Vietnam , Brazil , Kenya The Importance of the African Motorcycle in Art Kim Kardashian in Chrome Hearts How Glenn Martens Saved Diesel from its Midlife Crisis Diesel's Daily African print campaign (2001) An Incomplete History of the Akira Bike Slide Apple's Mother Nature report starring Octavia Spencer Azealia Banks' Yeezy Modular Survival Kit Prix Workshop Find exclusive episodes here
Tue, November 21, 2023
Caroline Gnagy and Kevin Fontenot, Extended Cut
Tune in to this Patreon exclusive cut to hear tales of Hell's Angels, takes on Southern Nostalgia, and musings on pre-war femininity! Recorded live in the cozy living quarters of the aforementioned experts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, November 21, 2023
Ep. 64: Country Girls Vol. 2 w/Caroline Gnagy, Kevin Fontenot, and Texas Overture
In the second installment of this two-part episode special, we set about the path of high cotton heaven, tracing the waves of country influence upon the modern. We discuss Bella Hadid’s rough-handed cow-beau, Gram Parson’s trustafarian tragedy, the poetics of agricultural science, Lucchesse’s Sufjan Stephens moment, and more! Plus: we expand our red-dirt horizons with the help of two world-renowned country music experts, Kevin Fontenot and Caroline Gnangy, wrapping up the episode with a special dispatch from the Texas Overture HQ. Listen to our playlist here Extended interview with Kevin and Caroline is available on our Patreon Image Board Links: Texas Overture Caroline Gnagy’s Website Goin’ Hillbilly Nuts: Fashion Culture and Visual Style in Country Music by Caroline Gnagy (are.na link) Louisianna Women by Kevin Fontenot Accordions, Fiddles, Two Step & Swing: A Cajun Music Reader by Kevin Fontenot Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’ by Bill C. Malone How the West Was Worn by Holly George Warren The Mind of the South by WJ Cash The Battle for the Heart of the Great American Nudie Suit | GQ FFA Tik Tok Poor Little Rich Boy - Chicago Reader <a href="https://www.vulture.com/2013/08/rise-of-bro-country-florida-geor
Tue, November 21, 2023
Ep. 64: Country Girls Vol. 2 w/ Caroline Gnagy, Kevin Fontenot, and Texas Overture
In the second installment of this two-part episode special, we set about the path of high cotton heaven, tracing the waves of country influence upon the modern. We discuss Bella Hadid’s rough-handed cow-beau, Gram Parsons' trustafarian tragedy, the poetics of agricultural science, Lucchesse’s Sufjan Stevens moment, and more! Plus: we expand our red-dirt horizons with the help of two world-renowned country music experts, Kevin Fontenot and Caroline Gnagy, wrapping up the episode with a special dispatch from the Texas Overture HQ. Listen to our playlist here Extended interview with Kevin and Caroline is available on our Patreon Image Board Links: Texas Overture Caroline Gnagy’s Website Goin’ Hillbilly Nuts: Fashion Culture and Visual Style in Country Music by Caroline Gnagy (are.na link) Louisiana Women by Kevin Fontenot Accordions, Fiddles, Two Step & Swing: A Cajun Music Reader by Kevin Fontenot Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’ by Bill C. Malone How the West Was Worn by Holly George Warren The Mind of the South by WJ Cash The Battle for the Heart of the Great American Nudie Suit | GQ FFA Tik Tok Poor Little Rich Boy - Chicago Reader Jody Rosen on the Rise of Bro Country
Wed, November 01, 2023
Ep. 63: Country Girls Vol. 1 [TEASER]
Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the full episode Howdy, listeners! In the first installment of this two-part episode special, we three Southern belles brace ourselves for the incoming wave of country music revival. From Tyler Childers to Jelly Roll, and Lana Del Rey to Morgan Wallen, we track the aesthetic inclinations of Southern living in the post-bro country era. We talk Tik Tok cowboys, buttered biscuits, nudie suits, cosmic cowgirls, Nashville bridal showers, and more! Links: Image Board Lana Del Rey Waffle House Shenanigans Cosmic Cowboy History Linedance to S&M Chreesh Cowboy Dance Nudie Cohn
Wed, November 01, 2023
Ep. 63: Country Girls Vol. 1
Howdy, listeners! In the first installment of this two-part episode special, we three Southern belles brace ourselves for the incoming wave of country music revival. From Tyler Childers to Jelly Roll, and Lana Del Rey to Morgan Wallen, we track the aesthetic inclinations of Southern living in the post-bro country era. We talk Tik Tok cowboys, buttered biscuits, nudie suits, cosmic cowgirls, Nashville bridal showers, and more! Links: Image Board Lana Del Rey Waffle House Shenanigans Cosmic Cowboy History Linedance to S&M Chreesh Cowboy Dance Nudie Cohn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Tue, October 31, 2023
Ep. 62: Thanksgiving
In this week's episode, we ring in the upcoming Thanksgiving season and its assorted fashion implications, from the domestic humiliation of living room glam to the mercantile hysteria of Black Friday shopping. Does the donning of brown leather subliminally evoke the turkey and/or football? How does Thanksgiving day become a social minefield of gendered and generational tensions? We also reflect on the visual monoculture of Thanksgiving Americana— Charlie Brown, Norman Rockwell, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade— and the genealogy of the boot known as the "Pilgrim Stepper." Links: Image board The Pilgrim Stepper meme Iconic Macy's Thansgiving Parade moments Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade wiki Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation Eli Roth's Thanksgiving trailer (2023) Eli Roth's fake Thanksgiving trailer (2017) Pilgrim style on the runway – Vogue Find exclusive episodes here This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Fri, October 20, 2023
Ep. 61: Getting Hench w/ Sarah Herse
This week, we’re joined by fitness expert and Flexin’ Texan Sarah Herse! We discuss the worlds of fitness influencing and bodybuilding, getting strong as a means of embodiment and developing agency, and the evolution of the fitness market from the yoga pants armageddon of the 2010s to today’s athleisure landscape and the extreme visual language of pre-workout and protein products. Plus, we discuss Jack Antonoff’s jock theory, the complexities of being a woman in fitness, and Sarah tells us about her own journey from NYU student/peak-indie sleaze American Apparel employee to pro-bodybuilder, powerlifter and crossfitter! Download the Sarah Herse app: https://my.playbookapp.io/sarah-herse Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahherse/?hl=en Links: “Against Ordinary Language: The Language of the Body” Kathy Acker "Against Exercise" by Mark Greif “Body Work” by Barbara Ehrenrich “The Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding” by Arnold Schwarzenegger Jack Antonoff by Shaad D'Souza for The Face This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Fri, October 20, 2023
Ep. 61: Getting Hench w/Sarah Herse
This week, we’re joined by fitness expert and Flexin’ Texan Sarah Herse! We discuss the worlds of fitness influencing and bodybuilding, getting strong as a means of embodiment and developing agency, and the evolution of the fitness market from the yoga pants armageddon of the 2010s to today’s athleisure landscape and the extreme visual language of pre-workout and protein products. Plus, we discuss Jack Antonoff’s jock theory, the complexities of being a woman in fitness, and Sarah tells us about her own journey from NYU student/peak-indie sleaze American Apparel employee to pro-bodybuilder, powerlifter and crossfitter! Download the Sarah Herse app: https://my.playbookapp.io/sarah-herse Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahherse/?hl=en Links: “Against Ordinary Language: The Language of the Body” Kathy Acker "Against Exercise" by Mark Greif “Body Work” by Barbara Ehrenrich “The Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding” by Arnold Schwarzenegger Jack Antonoff by Shaad D'Souza for The Face Listen to exclusive episodes here
Sun, October 01, 2023
Ep. 60: Shoe Diva
In this episode, we celebrate one of the great and glamorous muses of the early 21st century: the Shoe Diva! We discuss the importance of being 40, the ineffable poetry of Hallmark greeting cards, the death of suburban representation, and the boozy decadence of American motherhood. We conclude that you should never resist the urge to put cucumbers on your eyes, make the crosswalk your runway with ten shopping bags in arm, "ACK!" like Cathy, and have "a naughty little treat" etc. Image Board Links: Shoe Diva, Aesthetics Wiki “The Cheeky ‘Wine Mom’ Trope Isn’t Just Dumb. It’s Dangerous”, Washington Post Sass Gallery by Alece Birnbach Cathy by Cathy Guisewite Shoe Diva Aesthetic Facebook Page James Cerne’s Brilliant Ode to Shoe Divas Enter Helen: The Invention of Helen Gurley Brown and the Rise of the Modern Single Woman by Brooke Hauser Chick Lit Cari.Institute This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sun, October 01, 2023
Ep. 60: Shoe Diva
In this episode, we celebrate one of the great and glamorous muses of the early 21st century: the Shoe Diva! We discuss the importance of being 40, the ineffable poetry of Hallmark greeting cards, the death of suburban representation, and the boozy decadence of American motherhood. We conclude that you should never resist the urge to put cucumbers on your eyes, make the crosswalk your runway with ten shopping bags in arm, "ACK!" like Cathy, and have "a naughty little treat" etc. Image Board Links: Shoe Diva, Aesthetics Wiki “The Cheeky ‘Wine Mom’ Trope Isn’t Just Dumb. It’s Dangerous”, Washington Post Sass Gallery by Alece Birnbach Cathy by Cathy Guisewite Shoe Diva Aesthetic Facebook Page James Cerne’s Brilliant Ode to Shoe Divas Enter Helen: The Invention of Helen Gurley Brown and the Rise of the Modern Single Woman by Brooke Hauser Chick Lit Cari.Institute
Sat, September 30, 2023
Ep. 59: New York is NUTS [TEASER]
In this Patreon exclusive, we three podcastresses embark on an experimental journey into the world of live event recording. Graciously sponsored by NUTS , a new fashion publication by Richard Turley, we spend hours circling through a variety of eccentric guests: veritable style icons, industrious businesswomen, editorial masterminds, friends both old and new. We ask hard-hitting questions, ponder the meaning of life, distribute candy, correctly identify the members of the Antwerp Six (finally), all under the scrutiny of a live audience. Listen to the full episode on Patreon Isabelle Rea , 00:00-08:45 Mika Kol , 10:39-20:15 Violet Handforth , 20:20-26:43 Alex Hodor Lee , 26:45-42:40 Perla Haney-Jardine , 42:45-1:21:00 Richard Turley, 1:21:51-1:34:20
Sat, September 30, 2023
Ep. 59: New York is NUTS
In this episode, we three podcastresses embark on an experimental journey into the world of live event recording. Graciously sponsored by NUTS , a new fashion publication by Richard Turley, we spend hours circling through a variety of eccentric guests: veritable style icons, industrious businesswomen, editorial masterminds, friends both old and new. We ask hard-hitting questions, ponder the meaning of life, distribute candy, correctly identify the members of the Antwerp Six (finally), all under the scrutiny of a live audience. Isabelle Rea , 00:00-08:45 Mika Kol , 10:39-20:15 Violet Handforth , 20:20-26:43 Alex Hodor Lee , 26:45-42:40 Perla Haney-Jardine , 42:45-1:21:00 Richard Turley, 1:21:51-1:34:19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Wed, September 27, 2023
Ep. 58: Fashion Intellectualism w/ Avery Trufelman
In this very special episode, we meet the doyenne of fashion podcasting, the honorable Avery Trufelman, and discuss the rise of fashion history and analysis as content. We talk about brands as journalistic outlets, World's Fair modernism, the abundance mentality of the Internet, the slutty librarian look, and more! Articles of Interest by Avery Trufleman Terry Nguyen on "thought-fluencing" for Vox The Meaning of Ryanair – Dublin Review of Books Gem.App Victorian Hair Jewelry Louis Armstrong House Virtual Exhibit On Photography by Susan Sontag The Fashion System by Rolan Barthes Every Company is a Media Company by Tom Foremski Special thanks to Max @windy.500 for producing this episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, September 27, 2023
Ep. 58: Fashion Intellectualism w/ Avery Trufelman
In this very special episode, we meet the doyenne of fashion podcasting, the honorable Avery Trufelman, and discuss the rise of fashion history and analysis as content. We talk about brands as journalistic outlets, World's Fair modernism, the abundance mentality of the Internet, the slutty librarian look, and more! Articles of Interest by Avery Trufleman Terry Nguyen on "thought-fluencing" for Vox The Meaning of Ryanair – Dublin Review of Books Gem.App Victorian Hair Jewelry Louis Armstrong House Virtual Exhibit On Photography by Susan Sontag The Fashion System by Rolan Barthes Every Company is a Media Company by Tom Foremski Special thanks to Max @windy.500 for producing this episode!
Tue, August 29, 2023
Ep. 57: The Dandysode
This week, we discuss the great mascot of modernism and one of our personal favorite archetypes: the dandy. We reflect on dandy theory from Baudelaire to Baudrillard and investigate the roots of dandyism as a reaction to “the great masculine renunciation” of the Age of Revolutions. We mourn tragic dandies past and honor their self-sacrifices at the altar of decadence, and we speculate on 21st century dandyism and its expressions online— and Sam shares her michelada recipe! Links: The Dandy, from The Painter of Modern Life by Charles Baudelaire In Praise of Cosmetics, from The Painter of Modern Life by Charles Baudelaire Simulacra and Simulations by Jean Baudrillard The Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt by Albert Camus Beau Brummel and English Dandymania – National Geographic Great Moments in Dandyism – The Cut Paris Fashion: A Cultural History by Valerie Steele Dandyism and women’s fashion in the 1980s – The Guardian Edward Preble on Tik Tok Ethan Wong on Instagram Mexican street corn devilled eggs Instagram recipe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalum
Tue, August 29, 2023
Ep. 57: The Dandysode
This week, we discuss the great mascot of modernism and one of our personal favorite archetypes: the dandy. We reflect on dandy theory from Baudelaire to Baudrillard and investigate the roots of dandyism as a reaction to “the great masculine renunciation” of the Age of Revolutions. We mourn tragic dandies past and honor their self-sacrifices at the altar of decadence, and we speculate on 21st century dandyism and its expressions online— and Sam shares her michelada recipe! Links: The Dandy, from The Painter of Modern Life by Charles Baudelaire In Praise of Cosmetics, from The Painter of Modern Life by Charles Baudelaire Simulacra and Simulations by Jean Baudrillard The Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt by Albert Camus Beau Brummel and English Dandymania – National Geographic Great Moments in Dandyism – The Cut Paris Fashion: A Cultural History by Valerie Steele Dandyism and women’s fashion in the 1980s – The Guardian Edward Preble on Tik Tok Ethan Wong on Instagram Mexican street corn devilled eggs Instagram recipe
Mon, August 21, 2023
Ep. 56: Eurodance
This week, we’re bopping our heads through the last weeks of summer— to the tune of Eurodance! We reflect on the high BPM European dance music that soundtracked the ‘90s and 2000s, from hits like “Barbie Girl” and “I’m Blue” to CGI-characters-turned-chart-toppers like Gummibär and Crazy Frog. We discuss the controversy around Sweden’s supremacy in music production, Eurodance aesthetics as a blueprint for Mass Bushwick, the Euro-exoticism of Albanian pop stars, and more. Links: Image board 'Why Don't We All Go Bonkers?' – The Rise and Fall of Happy Hardcore SNAP! – Rhythm is a Dancer Albanian pop star conspiracy Twitter thread Green Day’s Anti-Sweden billboard Flat Pack Pop: Sweden’s Music Miracle – BBC Why Backstreet Boys 'I Want It That Way' Lyrics Are so Confusing The Soviet Spy Who Invented the First Major Electronic Instrument – Smithsonian Magazine Planet of the Bass Official Music Video The Eurodance Encyclopedia Freestyle Disco Dancing Championship This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, August 21, 2023
Ep. 56: Eurodance
This week, we’re bopping our heads through the last weeks of summer— to the tune of Eurodance! We reflect on the high BPM European dance music that soundtracked the ‘90s and 2000s, from hits like “Barbie Girl” and “I’m Blue” to CGI-characters-turned-chart-toppers like Gummibär and Crazy Frog. We discuss the controversy around Sweden’s supremacy in music production, Eurodance aesthetics as a blueprint for Mass Bushwick, the Euro-exoticism of Albanian pop stars, and more. Links: Image board 'Why Don't We All Go Bonkers?' – The Rise and Fall of Happy Hardcore SNAP! – Rhythm is a Dancer Albanian pop star conspiracy Twitter thread Green Day’s Anti-Sweden billboard Flat Pack Pop: Sweden’s Music Miracle – BBC Why Backstreet Boys 'I Want It That Way' Lyrics Are so Confusing The Soviet Spy Who Invented the First Major Electronic Instrument – Smithsonian Magazine Planet of the Bass Official Music Video The Eurodance Encyclopedia Freestyle Disco Dancing Championship
Mon, August 14, 2023
Ep. 55: Text-to-Clothes
In this episode, we discuss the past, present, and future of one timeless category of T-shirt design: the BOLD STATEMENT TEE. From Katharine Hamnett and House of Holland to Anna Bolina and Jaded London, we decode the social and political bygones permanently etched onto masses of XL blanks. We talk human billboards, wearing your Instagram caption on your sleeve, truism thirst traps, dropshipping scandals, and more! Links: Image board Katharine Hamnett profile - The Guardian Wham - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go MV Queen’s 1985 Rock in Rio performance Anna Bolina Interview - i-D Anna Bolina knockoffs callout stomach of your dead soulmate House of Holland’s 10th Anniversary - Harper’s Bazaar Henry Holland’s DIY Tutorial - Teen Vogue Jaded London Tik Tok ad Jaded London’s graphic tees OGBFF profile - Fashionista This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Mon, August 14, 2023
Ep. 55: Text-to-Clothes [TEASER]
Subscribe on Patreon to hear the full episode In this episode, we discuss the past, present, and future of one timeless category of T-shirt design: the BOLD STATEMENT TEE. From Katharine Hamnett and House of Holland to Anna Bolina and Jaded London, we decode the social and political bygones permanently etched onto masses of XL blanks. We talk human billboards, wearing your Instagram caption on your sleeve, truism thirst traps, dropshipping scandals, and more! Links: Image board Katharine Hamnett profile - The Guardian Wham - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go MV Queen’s 1985 Rock in Rio performance Anna Bolina Interview - i-D Anna Bolina knockoffs callout stomach of your dead soulmate House of Holland’s 10th Anniversary - Harper’s Bazaar Henry Holland’s DIY Tutorial - Teen Vogue Jaded London Tik Tok ad Jaded London’s graphic tees OGBFF profile - Fashionista
Mon, July 31, 2023
Ep. 54: French Girl Style
Following the passing of icon of effortlessness and honorary Frenchwoman Jane Birkin, we examine the mythology of the French girl — from the culture of chic aphorisms that surround her (Don’t be afraid of aging! Wear a black bra under your white blouse!), her philosophy as a form of IDGAF-ism, and how the most beloved representatives of French style aren't even French at all. Plús, we discuss Franco-American relations, the French girl digital media microeconomy, the subtle art of the basket bag and... le goûter!! Links: Image board How to be Parisian Wherever You Are (full book!) Alexa Chung's farewell to Jane Birkin Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong: Why We Love France But Not the French Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting (NYT review) Seducing the French: The Dilemma of Americanization by Richard Kuisel The French Way: How France Embraced and Rejected American Values and Power by Richard Kuisel Jane Birkin Vogue France interview (2018) Language policy in France "Fashion Foreplay" by Holly Brubach (NYT on French dating profiles in 1995) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, July 31, 2023
Ep. 54: French Girl Style
Following the passing of icon of effortlessness and honorary Frenchwoman Jane Birkin, we examine the mythology of the French girl — from the culture of chic aphorisms that surround her (Don’t be afraid of aging! Wear a black bra under your white blouse!), her philosophy as a form of IDGAF-ism, and how the most beloved representatives of French style aren't even French at all. Plús, we discuss Franco-American relations, the French girl digital media microeconomy, the subtle art of the basket bag and... le goûter!! Links: Image board How to be Parisian Wherever You Are (full book!) Alexa Chung's farewell to Jane Birkin Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong: Why We Love France But Not the French Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting (NYT review) Seducing the French: The Dilemma of Americanization by Richard Kuisel The French Way: How France Embraced and Rejected American Values and Power by Richard Kuisel Jane Birkin Vogue France interview (2018) Language policy in France "Fashion Foreplay" by Holly Brubach (NYT on French dating profiles in 1995) Find exclusive episodes here
Sun, July 30, 2023
Ep. 53: Bond Girl Summer w/ Iona & Caroline Munro
In this week’s episode, we three devise a plot to revive one of the most iconic female archetypes in Western culture: the Bond Girl! We discuss the merits of a tropical, action-packed lifestyle, debate the gendered impact of the James Bond franchise, and unpack the taxonomy of the bikini marketplace, all while conferring with actual Bond Girl Caroline Munro ( The Spy Who Loved Me) and her lovely daughter Iona Munro. Links: Caroline Munro’s Filmography Bond Girls: Body, Fashion, and Gender by Monica Germana Daddy, or The Death of Fantasy by Sam Kriss Femininity, Seriality, and Collectivity: Rethinking the Bond Girl Growing up a Bond Girl Follow Iona on Instagram ! Image Board: https://pin.it/2farTIr This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, July 18, 2023
Ep. 52: Broquette 2 w/ Naomi [TEASER]
Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode :) The Broquette saga continues as we enlist the help of world-renowned Broquette expert and veritable style icon Naomi. We discuss Barbour lifetime guarantees as a metaphor for privilege, joggers as the death of Southern frat boy culture, and viral PowerPoint presentations about sorority girl sexcapades, all while Naomi recounts her Greek life experiences at Duke University during the dog days of Bro culture. Links: Karen Owen Sex Scandal Karen Owen PowerPoint Korean “High Teen” aesthetic Sorority Freak-Out Email Americancore Follow Naomi on Instagram !
Tue, July 18, 2023
Ep. 52: Broquette 2 w/ Naomi
The Broquette saga continues as we enlist the help of world-renowned Broquette expert and veritable style icon Naomi. We discuss Barbour lifetime guarantees as a metaphor for privilege, joggers as the death of Southern frat boy culture, and viral PowerPoint presentations about sorority girl sexcapades, all while Naomi recounts her Greek life experiences at Duke University during the dog days of Bro culture. Links: Karen Owen Sex Scandal Karen Owen PowerPoint Korean “High Teen” aesthetic Sorority Freak-Out Email Michael Shannon Dramatic Reading of Delta Gamma Letter Americancore Follow Naomi on Instagram ! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Sat, July 01, 2023
Ep. 51: Broquette
In this ambitious follow-up to last year's viral Blokette episode, we hereby announce the second coming of sporty-cute style: Broquette, an All-American, booze-soaked celebration of athleticism, youth, and hedonism. We chart the rise and fall of Bro culture and explain how Bros invented the media landscape of the Internet as we know it. Through discussions of white rappers, boat shoes, Greek life, and more, we predict that sleaze is on the decline and raunch is on its way back up. Links: Thousands of College Kids Paid to Work for a Viral Party Kingpin. What Could Go Wrong? - The New York Times How to trick people into thinking you're good looking - Jenna Marbles I Love College - Asher Roth Jordan Belfort - Wes Walker feat. Dyl Dude, Here's My Book - The New York Times The Four Basic Aspects of Being a Bro - NPR All ERL Collections - Vogue Runway The Label Giving Prep a Saucy Makeover - Vogue (Raimundo Langlois profile) The Rise of the Portmanbro - Oxford Dictionaries This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, July 01, 2023
Ep. 51: Broquette
In this ambitious follow-up to last year's viral Blokette episode, we hereby announce the second coming of sporty-cute style: Broquette, an All-American, booze-soaked celebration of athleticism, youth, and hedonism. We chart the rise and fall of Bro culture and explain how Bros invented the media landscape of the Internet as we know it. Through discussions of white rappers, boat shoes, Greek life, and more, we predict that sleaze is on the decline and raunch is on its way back up. Links: Image board Thousands of College Kids Paid to Work for a Viral Party Kingpin. What Could Go Wrong? - The New York Times How to trick people into thinking you're good looking - Jenna Marbles I Love College - Asher Roth Jordan Belfort - Wes Walker feat. Dyl Dude, Here's My Book - The New York Times The Four Basic Aspects of Being a Bro - NPR All ERL Collections - Vogue Runway The Label Giving Prep a Saucy Makeover - Vogue (Raimundo Langlois profile) The Rise of the Portmanbro - Oxford Dictionaries
Wed, June 28, 2023
Ep. 50: Fashioncore [UNLOCKED]
Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the full episode! What do skinny vanilla lattes, cheese cubes, and dodgy tattoos of Chanel logos have in common? They’re all fashioncore, darling! For the 50th episode of Nymphet Alumni, we summon the spirit of fashion itself — 𝓯𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓻𝓮 — first coined by none other than Megsuperstarprincess during her 2021 podcast appearance. Armed with a lifetime of vocal fry and metaphorical martinis with extra olives, we discuss the impact of fashion media from America’s Next Top Model to Audrey Hepburn’s Funny Face. Topics du jour include fashioncore disciples as the last of those bound to dutifully slay, fashioncore as the cure to the false promise of quiet luxury, Sasha Baron Cohen as the fashioncore voice of a generation, and more! Image Board: Pinterest Links: Elena Velez’s NYT Style profile Too Funky by George Michael Bruno “That is so pre 9/11” ANTM Compilation SATC Compilation Rian Phin Fashioncore Take Support Megsuperstarprincess for more Fashioncore: The F List Le Hipster Portal
Wed, June 28, 2023
Ep. 50: Fashioncore [TEASER]
Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the full episode! What do skinny vanilla lattes, cheese cubes, and dodgy tattoos of Chanel logos have in common? They’re all fashioncore, darling! For the 50th episode of Nymphet Alumni, we summon the spirit of fashion itself — 𝓯𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓻𝓮 — first coined by none other than Megsuperstarprincess during her 2021 podcast appearance. Armed with a lifetime of vocal fry and metaphorical martinis with extra olives, we discuss the impact of fashion media from America’s Next Top Model to Audrey Hepburn’s Funny Face. Topics du jour include fashioncore disciples as the last of those bound to dutifully slay, fashioncore as the cure to the false promise of quiet luxury, Sasha Baron Cohen as the fashioncore voice of a generation, and more! Image Board: Pinterest Links: Elena Velez’s NYT Style profile Too Funky by George Michael Bruno “That is so pre 9/11” ANTM Compilation SATC Compilation Rian Phin Fashioncore Take Support Megsuperstarprincess for more Fashioncore: The F List Le Hipster Portal
Tue, June 27, 2023
Ep. 50: Fashioncore
What do skinny vanilla lattes, cheese cubes, and dodgy tattoos of Chanel logos have in common? They’re all fashioncore, darling! For the 50th episode of Nymphet Alumni, we summon the spirit of fashion itself — 𝓯𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓻𝓮 — first coined by none other than Megsuperstarprincess during her 2021 podcast appearance. Armed with a lifetime of vocal fry and metaphorical martinis with extra olives, we discuss the impact of fashion media from America’s Next Top Model to Audrey Hepburn’s Funny Face. Topics du jour include fashioncore disciples as the last of those bound to dutifully slay, fashioncore as the cure to the false promise of quiet luxury, Sasha Baron Cohen as the fashioncore voice of a generation, and more! Image Board: Pinterest Links: Elena Velez’s NYT Style profile Too Funky by George Michael Bruno “That is so pre 9/11” ANTM Compilation SATC Compilation Rian Phin Fashioncore Take Support Megsuperstarprincess for more Fashioncore: The F List Le Hipster Portal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, June 13, 2023
Ep. 49: Gen Z Masculinity Report (feat. atlgrandma)
In this special episode, we're joined by longtime friendo'thepod Liam Hall aka grandma. A veritable rockstar fresh off the heels of a North American tour, he consults with us on the mysteries of masculinity as we attempt to unpack the aesthetic universe that young men navigate today. We discuss skinny jeans, fluffy hair, self-care thirst traps and other forms of visual rizz, and our predictions for a post-softboy society. Subscribe to our Patreon Pinterest Board Links: Liam / grandma Website Apple Music Spotify Instagram Before and after skinny jeans videos ( one , two , three , four ) Bell bottoms thirst traps ( one , two , three , four ) Self-care thirst traps ( one , two ) Rockstar thirst trap , lumberjack thir
Tue, June 13, 2023
Ep. 49: Gen Z Masculinity Report (feat. atlgrandma)
In this special episode, we're joined by longtime friendo'thepod Liam Hall aka grandma. A veritable rockstar fresh off the heels of a North American tour, he consults with us on the mysteries of masculinity as we attempt to unpack the aesthetic universe that young men navigate today. We discuss skinny jeans, fluffy hair, self-care thirst traps and other forms of visual rizz, and our predictions for a post-softboy society.. Subscribe to our Patreon Pinterest Board Links: Liam / grandma Website Apple Music Spotify Instagram Before and after skinny jeans videos ( one , two , three , four ) Bell bottoms thirst traps ( one , two , three , four ) Self-care thirst traps ( one , two ) Rockstar thirst trap , lumberjack thirst trap Impossible beauty standards for young men by @thestyleturnernyc @syrianpsycho on TikTok @un.ermite on TikTok @samstailor on TikTok Everybody Wants a Piece of The Dare by Samuel Hine for GQ Traum
Tue, May 23, 2023
Ep. 48: Shabby Chic
Wake up shabby heads! To mark the return of flowering blooms and the internet’s reckoning with Magnolia Pearl, we’re drawing back the aged lace curtains on your mom’s favorite aesthetic: shabby chic! We investigate shabby chic’s Old World origins, its popularization by Portobello Road elite Rachel Ashwell, and its various contemporary forms — from TJ Maxx faux-distressed decor to New Orleans crust-twees. Plus, we reflect on Galliano’s homeless-inspired collection, stealth wealth and recessioncore, and Grimes sailing down the Mississippi in a DIY houseboat. Wishing you all a shabby chic summer! Pinterest board Magnolia Pearl Official Website Magnolia Pearl Mom TikTok Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic (1996) Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic TV episode on Roses (2000) Liberties; Haute Homeless via The New York Times Subscribe to our Patreon This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, May 03, 2023
Ep. 47: Breaking Our Silence – Official Met Gala Closing Statements [TEASER]
Subscribe to hear the full episode! In this exclusive episode, we finally come forward about the events that took place on the evening of May 1st, 2023. This includes, but is not limited to, discussions of Kristen Stewart's tomboy excellence, Dua Lipa's beachy waves, Nicole Kidman's grunge sophistication, the menswear uprising, and our renouncement of theatre-kid antics. We also perform a wellness check on our beloved muse, Barry Keoghan, who has once again been sabotaged by his stylist. See the looks here !
Wed, May 03, 2023
Ep. 47: Breaking Our Silence – Official Met Gala Closing Statements
In this exclusive episode, we finally come forward about the events that took place on the evening of May 1st, 2023. This includes, but is not limited to, discussions of Kristen Stewart's tomboy excellence, Dua Lipa's beachy waves, Nicole Kidman's grunge sophistication, the menswear uprising, and our renouncement of theatre-kid antics. We also perform a wellness check on our beloved muse, Barry Keoghan, who has once again been sabotaged by his stylist. See the looks here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Wed, May 03, 2023
Ep. 46: Das Karlwerk
For part one of our Met Gala special, we paint a psychosexual portrait of Karl Lagerfeld through an assemblage of fascinating anecdotes. We theorize on his self-emojification, the influence of his German heritage, his paraphilic idiosyncrasies, and his infamous rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent. We also present “fashioncore” as a framework for understanding Karl and Chanel and offer our pre-Gala predictions. Links: Baroque and Bildung in the Creative Practice and Personal Style of Karl Lagerfeld by Michael A. Langkjær Karl Lagerfeld didn’t have a signature design — but he invented a new kind of designer – The Washington Post Karl Lagerfeld, a man possessed — by possessions | Financial Times Anna Wintour Breaks Down 13 Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Looks – Vogue Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent's Rivalry Changed Fashion Forever – W Mag The Private Provocations of Karl Lagerfeld – W Mag Supermodel Amber Valletta Breaks Down 15 Looks From 1993 to Now – Vogue The Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris by Alicia Drake The Cut: Who Even Was Karl Lagerfeld? on Apple Podcasts This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, May 03, 2023
Ep. 46: Das Karlwerk
For part one of our Met Gala special, we paint a psychosexual portrait of Karl Lagerfeld through an assemblage of fascinating anecdotes. We theorize on his self-emojification, the influence of his German heritage, his paraphilic idiosyncrasies, and his infamous rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent. We also present “fashioncore” as a framework for understanding Karl and Chanel and offer our pre-Gala predictions. Links: Baroque and Bildung in the Creative Practice and Personal Style of Karl Lagerfeld by Michael A. Langkjær Karl Lagerfeld didn’t have a signature design — but he invented a new kind of designer – The Washington Post Karl Lagerfeld, a man possessed — by possessions | Financial Times Anna Wintour Breaks Down 13 Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Looks – Vogue Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent's Rivalry Changed Fashion Forever – W Mag The Private Provocations of Karl Lagerfeld – W Mag Supermodel Amber Valletta Breaks Down 15 Looks From 1993 to Now – Vogue The Chiffon Trenches by André Leon Talley The Beautiful Fall: Fashion, Genius, and Glorious Excess in 1970s Paris by Alicia Drake The Cut: Who Even Was Karl Lagerfeld? on Apple Podcasts
Sun, April 30, 2023
Ep. 45: Will You Go To Prom With Me?
This week, we dive head first into America’s most beloved national tradition: PROM!! We discuss the discreet charm of the bedazzled Sherri Hill prom dress, the tomfoolery of mid century teens, the history of Drake as prom chaperone, Chik Fil A themed promposals, and more! Pinterest Board Links: Kate Upton, Will You Go To Prom With Me? Good on Kate Upton for Not Going to Prom With a Nerd via The Cut NPR piece on prom send-offs Coming of age at the High School dance via Fashion Institute of Technology The History of Prom via Bustle This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, April 17, 2023
Ep. 44: Sofíacore... Dawn of the Mamacita [TEASER]
Subscribe to hear the full episode! In this episode, we narrow in on the latest trends in Latina fashion and collective nostalgia for Latinized aesthetics of the 2000s. We discuss Sofia Vergara's casual bombshell stylings, Alexa Demie's retro Chicana glam, the telenovela-esque narrative of Shakira's recent comeback, the dark temptation of buchonas, and much more. Pinterest board Links: Televonola hair trend - 1 , 2 Rubí makeup trend - 1 , 2 , 3 Cork wedges trend - 1 , 2 'Sofía Vergara, Hollywood’s Hysterical, Business-Savvy, Unapologetic Sex Symbol' Vanity Fair cover story Shakira's expose-rap Buchona - Emma Coronel , Jenny 69 , Sandra Beltran ALEXA DEMIE’S “YO VOY” LIP GLOSS VIDEO!!!!
Mon, April 17, 2023
Ep. 44: Sofíacore... Dawn of the Mamacita
In this episode, we narrow in on the latest trends in Latina fashion and collective nostalgia for Latinized aesthetics of the 2000s. We discuss Sofia Vergara's casual bombshell stylings, Alexa Demie's retro Chicana glam, the telenovela-esque narrative of Shakira's recent comeback, the dark temptation of buchonas, and much more. Pinterest board Links: Televonola hair trend - 1 , 2 Rubí makeup trend - 1 , 2 , 3 Cork wedges trend - 1 , 2 'Sofía Vergara, Hollywood’s Hysterical, Business-Savvy, Unapologetic Sex Symbol' Vanity Fair cover story Shakira's expose-rap Buchona - Emma Coronel , Jenny 69 , Sandra Beltran ALEXA DEMIE’S “YO VOY” LIP GLOSS VIDEO!!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Fri, March 31, 2023
Ep. 43: Into the Superflat
This week, we consider the lasting impact of Takashi Murakami's Superflat art movement on the chaotic visual landscape of the 21st century. The youthful funkiness of "Frutiger Metro," the punk orientalism of Tokidoki, and the dystopian cheekiness of Gorillaz all epitomize the hybridization of cultural symbols between East and West and the flattening of art and consumer culture. We reflect on the Y2K revival of Atompunk, nostalgia for the utopian promise of Microsoft Windows, and the importance of lime green in a girl’s bid for independence. Pinterest Board Links: Tokidoki: Cute and Sexy Fantasies between East and West Tragedy and the Superflat by Daniel Moldoveanu for Spike What is Frutiger Aero? by Laura Holliday for Dazed Superflat Pop via CARI Institute Frank Ocean's Homer vs Kareem Rashid's Digipop Happy99 NEW YORK - night n day album art Tokidoki Character Guide Tokidoki Healthy Besties Blindbox This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Fri, March 31, 2023
Ep. 43: Into the Superflat
Subscribe to our Patreon This week, we consider the lasting impact of Takashi Murakami's Superflat art movement on the chaotic visual landscape of the 21st century. The youthful funkiness of "Frutiger Metro," the punk orientalism of Tokidoki, and the dystopian cheekiness of Gorillaz all epitomize the hybridization of cultural symbols between East and West and the flattening of art and consumer culture. We reflect on the Y2K revival of Atompunk, nostalgia for the utopian promise of Microsoft Windows, and the importance of lime green in a girl’s bid for independence. Pinterest Board Links: Tokidoki: Cute and Sexy Fantasies between East and West Tragedy and the Superflat by Daniel Moldoveanu for Spike What is Frutiger Aero? by Laura Holliday for Dazed Superflat Pop via CARI Institute Frank Ocean's Homer vs Kareem Rashid's Digipop Happy99 NEW YORK - night n day album art Tokidoki Character Guide Tokidoki Healthy Besties Blindbox
Mon, March 27, 2023
Ep. 42: Frou Frou
In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Frou-Frou in fashion, from its Belle Époque origins to the (New) Romantic taffeta explosion of the 1980s to the coquettish hyper-femininity of today's thotwear and couture alike. Over the course of over 150 years of fashion history, we weave together the can-can harlots of the Moulin Rouge, Princess Di's flounced and frilled wedding party, and the subversive stylings of Cafe Forgot. Links: Fashion History Timeline: 1860s Le Frou-Frou magazine covers Down with Frou Frou by Elizabeth Taylor and Lou Wilson John Duka on Reaganite fashion in the NYT The Vogue History of 20th Century Fashion: 1981 "Setting Free the Frou Frou" by Barbara Ehrenreich and Jane O'Reilly The Laura Ashley Collab Universe Fanci Club's Lethal Roses collection Fabian Kis-Juhasz Sophia Dowling on The Return of 1980s Decadence This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, March 27, 2023
Ep. 42: Frou Frou
In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Frou-Frou in fashion, from its Belle Époque origins to the (New) Romantic taffeta explosion of the 1980s to the coquettish hyper-femininity of today's thotwear and couture alike. Over the course of over 150 years of fashion history, we weave together the can-can harlots of the Moulin Rouge, Princess Di's flounced and frilled wedding party, and the subversive stylings of Cafe Forgot. Subscribe to our Patreon Pinterest Board Links: Fashion History Timeline: 1860s Le Frou-Frou magazine covers Down with Frou Frou by Elizabeth Taylor and Lou Wilson John Duka on Reaganite fashion in the NYT The Vogue History of 20th Century Fashion: 1981 "Setting Free the Frou Frou" by Barbara Ehrenreich and Jane O'Reilly The Laura Ashley Collab Universe Fanci Club's Lethal Roses collection Fabian Kis-Juhasz Sophia Dowling on The Return of 1980s Decadence
Thu, March 16, 2023
Ep. 41: K-Pop Masterclass
Annyeong, beloved listeners! On this very special episode of Nymphet Alumni, K-Pop conscripts Biz and Sam tackle Course 1 of the koreaboo masterclass, taught by world-renowned seonsaengnim Alexi. We define and deconstruct some of K-Pop’s most notable aesthetics: saccharine second-gen synth-pop, dark romantic neoclassical androgyny, the hypebeast techwear fantasy of "girl crush," the creepycute slice-of-life stylings of New Jeans, and more! Links: Girls Generation - Gee BTS- Blood Sweat & Tears BTS x Seo Taiji - Come Back Home Blackpink - DDU-DU DDU-DU Everglow- Bon Bon Chocolat LOONA - Hi High NewJeans - Ditto LESSERAFIM - Antifragile This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com
Thu, March 16, 2023
Ep. 41: K-Pop Masterclass [TEASER]
Subscribe to hear the full episode! Annyeong, beloved listeners! On this very special episode of Nymphet Alumni, K-Pop conscripts Biz and Sam tackle Course 1 of the koreaboo masterclass, taught by world-renowned seonsaengnim Alexi. We define and deconstruct some of K-Pop’s most notable aesthetics: saccharine second-gen synth-pop, dark romantic neoclassical androgyny, the hypebeast techwear fantasy of "girl crush," the creepycute slice-of-life stylings of New Jeans, and more! Links: Girls Generation - Gee BTS- Blood Sweat & Tears BTS x Seo Taiji - Come Back Home Blackpink - DDU-DU DDU-DU Everglow- Bon Bon Chocolate LOONA - Hi High NewJeans - Ditto LESSERAFIM - Antifragile
Mon, February 27, 2023
Ep. 40: Ancestral Apparel
In this episode, we take a stroll through time to discuss the legacy of historical costume in today’s trending fashion, from the high camp historicism of iconic ‘90s runway shows to the horrors of fast fashion corsetry and Netflix-sponsored “regencycore.” We also discuss ancestral divination via TikTok, Austen heroine beauty, fashion history “edutainment” at large, and musical influences from Celtic Woman to Caroline Polachek. Links: Javali’s “pov you’re immortal” The Ancestor Trend on TikTok via Mashable Image Board: https://pin.it/7kIN0Sg This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, February 27, 2023
Ep. 40: Ancestral Apparel
In this episode, we take a stroll through time to discuss the legacy of historical costume in today’s trending fashion, from the high camp historicism of iconic ‘90s runway shows to the horrors of fast fashion corsetry and Netflix-sponsored “regencycore.” We also discuss ancestral divination via TikTok, Austen heroine beauty, fashion history “edutainment” at large, and musical influences from Celtic Woman to Caroline Polachek. Links: Javali’s “pov you’re immortal” The Ancestor Trend on TikTok via Mashable Image Board: https://pin.it/7kIN0Sg Subscribe to our Patreon
Wed, February 22, 2023
Ep. 39: Spiritual Bimboism
In this episode, we demystify the correlation between bimbos and the esoteric realm. Why do so many of our most surged-up, hard-bodied sex symbols undergo New Age-y spiritual transformations? Which path will you choose: bottle-blonde crystal healer, or the dark-sided occultism of succubus chic? We discuss The Secret, breast implants, the new Pamela Anderson documentary, the cult of Oprah’s Book Club, flea market jewelry, and more! Links: Barbara Ehrenreich’s Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America Anatomy of a Bimbo Image Board: https://pin.it/7lyvj0x This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, February 22, 2023
Ep. 39: Spiritual Bimboism
In this episode, we demystify the correlation between bimbos and the esoteric realm. Why do so many of our most surged-up, hard-bodied sex symbols undergo New Age-y spiritual transformations? Which path will you choose: bottle-blonde crystal healer, or the dark-sided occultism of succubus chic? We discuss The Secret , breast implants, the new Pamela Anderson documentary, the cult of Oprah’s Book Club, flea market jewelry, and more! Links: Barbara Ehrenreich’s Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America Sue Collins' Anatomy of a Bimbo Image Board: https://pin.it/7lyvj0x Subscribe to our Patreon
Tue, February 07, 2023
Ep. 38: Fashion Week w/ Vica [TEASER]
Subscribe to hear the full episode! Hear ye, hear ye! All ye PR girls, afterparty gays, and noble models.com theys, we hereby present to thee the first episode produced exclusively for the Nymphet Alumni Patreon! On this very special occasion, noted fashion expert Vica joins Nymphet Alumni to review the Spring Summer 2023 collections, from Schiaparelli’s controversial beasts to Giambattista Valle’s black tie frou-frou, and interrogate the contemporary condition of fashion, from the sleeper-hit charm of an American in Paris to aesthetics as false intelligence. Plus, we ask the hard-hitting questions: does Casey Cadwallader hate women? (Yes.) Did Tyra deserve the KidSuper karmic humiliation ritual? Who is Viktor and who is Rolf? ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Panic! At The Runway by Vica Vica’s Substack Vica’s Instagram We Need to Talk About Faux Fur by Blythe Marks Shows discussed: Schiaparelli KidSuper Mugler Giambattista Valli Valentino Ludovic de Saint Sernin Loewe Louis Vuitton Haider Ackermann for JPG Saint Laurent
Tue, February 07, 2023
Ep. 38: Fashion Week w/ Vica
Hear ye, hear ye! All ye PR girls, afterparty gays, and noble models.com theys, we hereby present to thee the first episode produced exclusively for the Nymphet Alumni Patreon! On this very special occasion, noted fashion expert Vica joins Nymphet Alumni to review the Spring Summer 2023 collections, from Schiaparelli’s controversial beasts to Giambattista Valli’s black tie frou-frou, and interrogate the contemporary condition of fashion, from the sleeper-hit charm of an American in Paris to aesthetics as false intelligence. Plus, we ask the hard-hitting questions: does Casey Cadwallader hate women? (Yes.) Did Tyra deserve the KidSuper karmic humiliation ritual? Who is Viktor and who is Rolf? Links: Panic! At The Runway by Vica Vica’s Substack Vica’s Instagram We Need to Talk About Faux Fur by Blythe Marks Shows discussed: Schiaparelli KidSuper Mugler Giambattista Valli Valentino Ludovic de Saint Sernin Loewe Louis Vuitton Haider Ackermann for JPG Saint Laurent This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get
Sat, January 28, 2023
Ep. 37: Après Chic
Pack your gear and get your slut strands out ... the mountains are calling! Inspired by a recent nepo baby pilgrimage to Aspen, we discuss fashion's love affair with ski glam through the decades. Blinded by the reflection of sunlight on snow, and moonlight on "snow" *sniff sniff* ... We explore Aspen's transformation from countercultural ski bum sanctuary to billionaire resort town and discuss our personal compatibilities with Eileen Gu, Hunter S. Thompson, and Shaun White. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿ Links: “The Aspenization of Telluride: Coming of Age and Mythologizing Change in Ski Country” by E. Duke Richey "The Ski: Its History and Historiography" by Leroy Dresbeck Ski rave baby Miu Miu FW 2021 collection Gucci x Adidas FW 2022 après ski Article on middle class Aspen in The New York Times Shaun White Mountain Dew clapback This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, January 28, 2023
Ep. 37: Après Chic
Pack your gear and get your slut strands out ... the mountains are calling! Inspired by a recent nepo baby pilgrimage to Aspen, we discuss fashion's love affair with ski glam through the decades. Blinded by the reflection of sunlight on snow, and moonlight on "snow" *sniff sniff* ... We explore Aspen's transformation from countercultural ski bum sanctuary to billionaire resort town and discuss our personal compatibilities with Eileen Gu, Hunter S. Thompson, and Shaun White. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: “The Aspenization of Telluride: Coming of Age and Mythologizing Change in Ski Country” by E. Duke Richey "The Ski: Its History and Historiography" by Leroy Dresbeck Ski rave baby Miu Miu FW 2021 collection Gucci x Adidas FW 2022 après ski Article on middle class Aspen in The New York Times Shaun White Mountain Dew clapback
Wed, January 25, 2023
Ep. 36: Lost Generation III
In this episode, we herald the arrival of a new Lost Generation: shaggy-haired, slouchy-clothed, plagued by malaise and anachronistic sensitivity, and soundtracked by 80s British synth-pop. Armed with an impressive library of cultural references—the films of Whit Stillman and John Hughes, the novels of Donna Tartt and Bret Easton Ellis, the music of the Second British Invasion— we discuss the legacy of the Global North Bildungsroman and its adjacent timeless aesthetic. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image board: https://pin.it/5mj7m0w American Ivy by Articles of Interest: https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/p/american-ivy-chapter-1 Justin Murphy's "Caviar Cope": https://www.otherlife.co/signs91/ NPR's Dark Academia and The Secret History special: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1142788023 "A New Wavelet of British Drab" in the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1984/04/15/the-smiths-icicle-works-and-the-the-a-new-wavelet-of-british-drab/aa1dd244-2b4f-4967-8e4c-b87dddaf421d/ Scarlet Foxes on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scarlet.foxes?lang=en Music in John Hughes Films in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/nov/10/the-power-of-music-in-john-hughes-films-when-you-hear-those-songs-you-see-those-moments This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, December 31, 2022
Ep. 35: Global South-core
In our final episode of 2022, we unpack the wave of Global South media overtaking (and possibly decolonizing) our social media feeds. We discuss Bella Hadid’s epic pilgrimages to the Middle East, Brazilian child dance battles, M.I.A.‘s groundbreaking globalist maximalism, ethnic fan fictions of the modern day, and more. Happy New Year ... We are the world!! ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿ Links: -Image board: https://pin.it/7nOXTQu -"Galang" by M.I.A. music video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=DCL1RpgYxRM&ab_channel=MIAVEVO - Orientalism by Edward Said: https://monoskop.org/images/4/4e/Said_Edward_Orientalism_1979.pdf - i-D on M.I.A. and indie sleaze: https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/5d3bxb/mia-style -"Warm Heart of Africa" by Ezra Koenig music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MDYTkdVT8M&ab_channel=ADA -Bella Hadid's Vogue profile: https://www.vogue.com/article/bella-hadid-cover-april-2022 -Bella Hadid and Ramy Youssef for GQ : https://www.gq.com/story/bella-hadid-ramy-youssef-friendship This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, December 31, 2022
Ep. 35: Global South-core
In our final episode of 2022, we unpack the wave of Global South media overtaking (and possibly decolonizing) our social media feeds. We discuss Bella Hadid’s epic pilgrimages to the Middle East, Brazilian child dance battles, M.I.A.‘s groundbreaking globalist maximalism, ethnic fan fictions of the modern day, and more. Happy New Year ... We are the world!! ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image board: https://pin.it/7nOXTQu "Galang" by M.I.A. music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCL1RpgYxRM&ab_channel=MIAVEVO Orientalism by Edward Said: https://monoskop.org/images/4/4e/Said_Edward_Orientalism_1979.pdf i-D on M.I.A. and indie sleaze: https://i-d.vice.com/en/article/5d3bxb/mia-style "Warm Heart of Africa" by Ezra Koenig music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MDYTkdVT8M&ab_channel=ADA Bella Hadid's Vogue profile: https://www.vogue.com/article/bella-hadid-cover-april-2022 Bella Hadid and Ramy Youssef for GQ : https://www.gq.com/story/bella-hadid-ramy-youssef-friendship
Mon, December 19, 2022
Ep. 34: Pop Culture Satanism
In this episode, we discuss the malignant malevolence of the year’s most sensational pop culture scandals. From Baal-en-ciaga’s Satanic photoshoots, to Travis Scott’s mysterious Astroworld tragedy, we peruse the rising sense of moral panic in public discourse while clutching our rosary beads against creeping threats of misinformation surrounding these tabloid torrents. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿ Links: -Image board: https://pin.it/7x0WrL7 -Dust Magazine “fashiongate” thread: https://mobile.twitter.com/Scrumdiddly1988/status/1597375870553198592 -Unhinged thread: https://mobile.twitter.com/eyeswide0pen__/status/159712241437442457 *original account @curioslight that originally posted about this got deleted -“The Death of Irony” by Federico Sargentone: https://1moq.com/premium/the-death-of-irony -Lil Nas X shoes with human blood: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/nike-sues-over-lil-nas-x-satan-shoes-human-blood-n1262406 -Ivy Getty Wedding Conspiracy: https://vigilantcitizen.com/vigilantreport/the-wedding-of-billionaire-heir-ivy-getty-was-a-show-elite-power-and-symbolism/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, December 19, 2022
Ep. 34: Pop Culture Satanism
In this episode, we discuss the malignant malevolence of the year’s most sensational pop culture scandals. From Baal-en-ciaga’s Satanic photoshoots, to Travis Scott’s mysterious Astroworld tragedy, we peruse the rising sense of moral panic in public discourse while clutching our rosary beads against creeping threats of misinformation surrounding these tabloid torrents. Image Board: https://pin.it/7x0WrL7 Links: -Dust Magazine “fashiongate” thread: https://mobile.twitter.com/Scrumdiddly1988/status/1597375870553198592 -Unhinged thread: https://mobile.twitter.com/eyeswide0pen__/status/159712241437442457 *original account @curioslight that originally posted about this got deleted -“The Death of Irony” by Federico Sargentone: https://1moq.com/premium/the-death-of-irony -Lil Nas X shoes with human blood: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/nike-sues-over-lil-nas-x-satan-shoes-human-blood-n1262406 -Ivy Getty Wedding Conspiracy: https://vigilantcitizen.com/vigilantreport/the-wedding-of-billionaire-heir-ivy-getty-was-a-show-elite-power-and-symbolism/
Sat, November 26, 2022
Ep. 33: Beauty Pseudoscience
This week, we tackle a topic that doubles as a prerequisite at Nymphet Alumni University: beauty psuedosciences, from Kibbe body typing to color seasons and seduction archetypes. We consider beauty as capital, how the rising popularity of these systems on social media represents a reaction to body positivity, and the dangers of masculine and feminine energy discourse on TikTok. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image board (includes some relevant TikToks!): https://pin.it/12A4Aze Carole Jackson's Color Me Beautiful (1980): https://archive.org/details/colormebeautiful00jack/page/n1/mode/2up David Kibbe's unhinged website: http://davidkibbe.co/ NYT on Kibbe Body Types: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/style/kibbe-body-types.html Robert Greene's seduction archetypes overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_Seduction QOVES Studio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/QOVESStudio @claaaarke on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claaaarke?lang=en This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, November 08, 2022
Ep. 32: Old Hollywood
This week, we put the spotlight on contemporary Hollywood's current love affair with Old Hollywood. We spelunk into the hole at the center of the Marilyn/Norma Jean enigma and unpack the symptoms of female movie star pathology and "I'm a star!" hysterics. We also discuss the security of artifice and the timeless allure of Golden Age red carpet styling. This very cinephilic episode features dialogues on recent hits such as Blonde and Pearl , upcoming titles like Babylon and Barbarella , and classics such as Spartacus and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof . ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image board: https://pin.it/2xfrbOF NPG on the history of actresses: https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/the-first-actresses/first_actresses_exhibition/first-actresses-explore Wendy Lesser's "The Disembodied Body of Marilyn Monroe": https://www.are.na/share/rRqEuiE Joyce Carol Oates on Blonde : https://twitter.com/joycecaroloates/status/1575953895163015168?s=12&t=DH6lGA8gtHNZtSWjP-jOhQ R.D. Laing's "The Divided Self": http://www.centrebombe.org/Ronald.D.Laing-The.Divided.Self.(1960).pdf This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sun, October 30, 2022
Ep. 31: Blokette
In this week’s cheeky episode, we bring into existence the concept of the “blokette” (bloke + coquette) aesthetic, a fascinating new look which draws combines sporty tomboyish swag with whimsical femininity. We discuss Bella Bots, Cool Britannia, the Beautiful Game, and the heritage of sportswear in fashion. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image board: https://pin.it/4gvMuCF Casuals subculture: https://museumofyouthculture.com/casuals/ RUN-DMC - My Adidas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNua1lFDuDI&ab_channel=CXII This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Fri, September 30, 2022
Ep. 30: Tiki
*bubble noises* For a special end of summer episode, we dive into tiki culture. Sit back, relax, grab a Mai Tai, and listen to the tale of tiki's rise and fall (and rise again) in the American imagination ... its mythic figures and legendary rivalries ... the psychological hold it's had on Elvis, the creators of SpongeBob, and the Nymphet Alumni girls ... and much more ... ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Pasifika Project's Decolonizing Tiki Reading List https://www.pasifikaproject.com/tiki The Cultures of Tiki by Scott A. Lukas https://www.academia.edu/30777117/The_Cultures_of_Tiki Reclaiming the Tiki Bar from NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/23/business/tiki-bar-history.html Tiki Pop by Sven A. Kirsten https://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/popculture/all/47708/facts.tiki_pop.htm Essay on 1950s revival in the '90s https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/mar/02/90s-america-trying-so-hard-to-recreate-its/ Elvis Presley's Abandoned Tiki Paradise https://www.messynessychic.com/2014/01/23/elvis-presleys-abandoned-tiki-paradise/ The Rise and Fall of the Tiki Bar https://www.wired.com/2014/07/the-bizarre-rise-and-fall-of-the-tiki-bar-in-american-culture/ Don the Beachcomber Menu http://menus.nypl.org/menu_pages/47171/explore This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, September 21, 2022
Ep. 29: Nymphet York Fashion Week
In this special report, we dive into the dark heart of New York Fashion Week, exposing its sussy past, astral projecting into Vogue World, and discussing the highs and lows of the Spring 2023 season. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Sam's Assigned Reading: http://mason.gmu.edu/~rnanian/Wilde-Preface.html Links: The Cut's Article https://www.thecut.com/2022/09/tiktok-helped-people-scam-their-way-into-fashion-week.html Vogue World https://www.vogue.com/tag/event/vogue-world Barragan https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-ready-to-wear/barragan Willy Chavarria https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2023-menswear/willy-chavarria/slideshow/collection#1 Mirror Palais https://www.vraimagazine.com/mirror-palais-ss23-at-nyfw/ Telfar x Rainbow https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/12/style/telfar-rainbow-bag.html This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Wed, August 31, 2022
Ep. 28: Eurosummer
Ciao, Bellas! We wrap up the summer with a hop across the pond, taking a detailed look at the land of eternal cities. We talk voluptuous women, Aperol Spritzes, billowing linens, Drake in Ibiza, melting Cadbury chocolates, and more! ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image Board: https://pin.it/2Xy2GJm European Heat Wave: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europes-power-system-feels-heat-cooling-demand-soars-2022-07-21/ The Grand Tour: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/may/04/cargo-culture-grand-tour-unpacked Sophia Loren Quotes: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/10-of-sophia-lorens-best-quotes-about-eating-loving-and-living-well#:~:text=On%20eating%20well,see%20I%20owe%20to%20spaghetti.%E2%80%9D Melting Cadbury Chocolates: https://twitter.com/ladbible/status/1549356961396826117 The decline of British seaside towns: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/17/i-do-like-to-be-beside-the-seaside-many-of-our-coastal-towns-need-more-love#:~:text=The%20British%20seaside%20is%20tragically,in%20the%20north%20worst%20affected . Banky's Dismaland: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/aug/20/banksy-dismaland-amusements-anarchism-weston-super-mare https://www.dazeddigital.com/art-photography/article/41049/1/three-years-legacy-of-banksy-dismaland-weston-super-mare-england-tropicana British all inclusive culture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benidorm_(British_TV_series) This is a public episode
Sun, August 14, 2022
Ep. 27: The Original Sin of Addison Rae (Emergency Roundtable)
This week, we offer opinion from various theological camps and congregations, and our own hearts and souls, on the outrage that's followed Addison Rae's decision to wear a Holy Trinity bikini on Instagram. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Cover photo by @stolenbesos Links: Addison's now deleted Praying x adidas campaign photo: https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/56715/1/fundamentalist-christians-twitter-addison-rae-tik-tok-praying-bikini-outrage Praying: https://prayingg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/praying/ Brittany Dawn's response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKuLJpK7CAg Biz's related essays: https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/g5b4d9/catholicism-alt-fashion-trend-think-piece https://various-artists.com/godposting/ Da pillory Praying photo...: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg7t9l0PFMG/?hl=en The Syntax of Salvation: Being Known by God: https://strangetriumph.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/the-syntax-of-salvation-being-known-by-god/ Nicole Williams Ruiz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwilliams030 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, July 12, 2022
Ep. 26: "That Girl"
In this episode, we have a go at the mythological invention that is "That Girl" and ponder why everyone wants to become her. We discuss bullet journaling, Olaplex buns, waking up at dawn, and personal care routines executed with Patrick Bateman-level precision. We also consider what it means to be a young woman entering today's evolving workforce, and the unique influence of the claw-clip-wearing, hybrid-work-model zillennial ... In a moment of anti-productive ecstasy, Biz gets taken out by London transit strikers mid-episode. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image Board: https://pin.it/xVUHoFC Da Classic That Girl Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@emalygisell/video/7076510880564858158?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7110236308802897450 https://www.tiktok.com/@simplyebs/video/6990560745322859778?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7110236308802897450 Da Amazon That Girl Finds: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaelimaee/video/7109905827493858606?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7110236308802897450 https://www.tiktok.com/@kaelimaee/video/7116991472053947694?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7110236308802897450 Da That Girl Blow-out: https://www.tiktok.com/@delaneychilds/video/7033863907383086382?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7110236308802897450 Da Olaplex Bun Tutorial: https://www.tiktok.com/@naomifullmer/video/7059542516462488878?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7110236308802897450 Da Emily Mariko Effect: https://mashable.com/article/emily-mariko-viral-tiktok-food-influencer <br
Wed, June 22, 2022
Ep. 25: America (with Light Townsend Cummins)
In honor of July 4th, we pay tribute to the boldest stripes, the brightest stars, and the bravest hearts of our Great Republic (?). From Realtree and Lana Del Rey to Kapital and William Bradford, we wander the vast spectrum of Americana in our contemporary culture. Official Texas state historian Light Townsend Cummins unpacks the archetype of the cowboy for Sam, Alexi announces her political candidacy, Biz destigmatizes the hot dog, and much, much more! ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Image board: https://pin.it/6OIv11U Links: -GQ on the Rise of Realtree https://www.gq.com/story/rise-of-realtree- -"Homos on the Range" https://truewestmagazine.com/old-west-homosexuality-homos-on-the-range/ -Vanity Fair on the New Right https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/04/inside-the-new-right-where-peter-thiel-is-placing-his-biggest-bets -Books by Light Townsend Cummins https://www.amazon.com/History-Light-Townsend-Cummins-Books/s?rh=n%3A9%2Cp_27%3ALight+Townsend+Cummins This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Fri, May 27, 2022
Ep. 24: The Snapocalypse
In this episode, the mischievous Snapchat ghost comes to haunt us, resurfacing memories of Kylie Lip Kits, Gucci flip flops, and steering wheel selfies. It was the end of the 2010s, the late 2010s, and everyone was so happy: shameless clickbait, globalist pop music, multicultural baddies, and athleisure fetishism ruled supreme. We go straight to the source of the impeccable vibes that paved the way for the Internet as we know it today. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Image board: https://pin.it/rXdkIFZ Links: -"It was the end of the 60s" TikToks https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdnvQVut/ -Pre-order "Non-Things" by Byung Chul-Han https://www.amazon.com/Non-things-Upheaval-Lifeworld-Byung-Chul-Han/dp/1509551700 -"The Age of Instagram Face" by Jia Tolentino https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face -DJ Khaled gets lost at sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMHCW1RIqBk -"The Social Photo" by Nathan Jurgenson https://www.amazon.com/Social-Photo-Photography-Media/dp/1786635445/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ULU51RDZI9KW&keywords=the+social+photo&qid=1653608431&s=books&sprefix=the+social+photo%2Cstripbooks%2C109&sr=1-1 Our YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCWuRssGx4uEnApRjiukYpT-8uWpAB4j7 Special shoutout to TikTok user @soggywwaffles who never ceases to inspire us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sun, May 08, 2022
Ep. 23: PLUR
This week’s episode dissects the formidable cultural impact of music festivals. We discuss the rise and fall of flower crowns, the anglophone influence on boho-chic, the mournful trajectory of Vanessa Hudgens’s life, all culminating in a heated debate about shoe shining and Sugar Bear Hair gummies. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Image Board: https://www.pinterest.com/nymphetalumni/ep-23-coachella/ Links: Bye Sister https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbMcq3VXmG0 Sleeveless https://www.amazon.com/Sleeveless-Fashion-2011-2019-Semiotext-Native/dp/1635900964 Harmony Korine interviewed by Mark Kelly http://www.harmony-korine.com/paper/int/hk/kelley.html Wikipedia article on Boho-chic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boho-chic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, April 21, 2022
Ep. 22: Mass Bushwick
In this episode, we reflect on our days at warehouse raves, zine fairs, and house shows to bring you a categorical history of Mass Bushwick, a cultural movement that has expanded far beyond its namesake locale. We chronicle its infectious rise through avant-pop stars, meme pages, and fashion editorials; we discuss the methodology of "turning looks" and the high stakes of club kid nightlife; and we offer our advice to those undergoing the transformative effects of the bleached brow/mullet combo. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Image Board: https://www.pinterest.com/nymphetalumni/ep-22-mass-bushwick/ Links: Rihanna's 2017 PAPER cover shoot: https://www.papermag.com/rihanna-paper-2293524292.html?rebelltitem=6#rebelltitem6 Luke Blovad's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukeblovad?lang=en Spinal Fluid Fits: https://www.instagram.com/spinalfluid.fits/ Biz's blog post on turning looks: https://sherbert.biz/2016-2017 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, March 10, 2022
Ep. 21: The Muse-ical
In this episode, prompted by Julia Fox's vocal fry soundbite heard around the world, we question what it really means to be a muse. We reflect on the concept's history – recurring characters include toxic gay besties, troubled aristocrat party-girls, and poetic simps of the 19th century – and ponder the future of creative relationships and divine inspiration. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Image board: https://www.pinterest.com/nymphetalumni/ep-21-the-nymphet-alumni-muse-ical/ Biz's i-D essay on the fashion archetype: https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/5dbgpk/gen-z-fashion-muse-trend This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, February 12, 2022
Ep. 20: Dark Suburbia and The Xandemic
Broadcasting live from the Island of the Lost Boys, we bring to you (with humble hearts) a definitive history of the Xandemic period of the 2010s. We discuss the dark underbelly of suburban adolescent malaise, the goblin-hooliganism of Odd Future, the masculine pathologies portrayed in HBO's "Euphoria," and the Benzodiazepinite foundations on which the American suburbs were built... all while dodging real-life bullets in a mysterious Austin parking lot. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links: Complex Investigates the Whereabouts of Earl Sweatshirt: https://www.complex.com/music/2011/04/complex-exclusive-we-found-earl-sweatshirt Special Immersive Recommended Listening Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCWuRssGx4uFyKfdg8PNqoewE2HKCOB_I Image Board: https://www.pinterest.com/nymphetalumni/ep-20-dark-suburbia-and-the-xandemic/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, January 27, 2022
Ep. 19: Twee, or "The Gentle Revolution"
On the first episode of this grand and blessed New Year, we reflect on the Twee phenomenon and its controversial yet adorkable revival. We discuss the everlasting omnipresence of the Twee lifestyle, the aesthetic’s anachronistic child-grandma garb, the pursuit of education for leisure, and the benefits of fetishizing physical media. ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Image board: https://www.pinterest.com/nymphetalumni/ep-19-twee/ Links: Twee: The Gentle Revolution by Marc Spizy https://archive.org/details/tweegentlerevolu0000spit/mode/1up?view=theater Zooey Deschanel's Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zooeydeschanel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Fri, December 24, 2021
Ep. 18: Sugar Cookie Consumerism
In this special holiday episode, we put on our rose-colored glasses and evoke the shopping malls of our youth to identify a saccharine, age-regressive genus of commodity fetishism hereby known as Sugar Cookie Consumerism. Strolling with a metaphorical Cinnabon in hand, we discuss pre-Stories Instagram, the epidemic of teen pregnancy in the 2000s — 2010s, dessert-scented bath and body products, financial illiteracy, One Direction-era Anglophilia, and Victoria’s Secret PINK as the ultimate girlhood brand. Happy holidays and thank you for an amazing year!! ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ・❉・ ʚ˚̣̣̣͙ɞ‿︵‿︵‿ Links Image board: https://pin.it/7gSQUxY The Arcades Project by Walter Benjamin: https://monoskop.org/images/e/e4/Benjamin_Walter_The_Arcades_Project.pdf Moar examples Pinterest documenting 2010s aesthetics: https://pin.it/V82xx6G TikToks: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd62x6jo/ https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd62fHca/ https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd62PLSn/ https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd625mv8/ https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd62BGkg/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sun, November 28, 2021
Ep. 17: Russian Bimbocore
This week’s episode is dedicated to the Russian Bimbocore aesthetic. We talk spicy white mob wives, hypergamous living dolls, the eternal multiplicity of ushanka hats, and the wintery liminality of Eastern Europe in the Western imagination. .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・ Links: https://www.pinterest.com/nymphetalumni/ep-17-russian-bimbocore/ https://www.miumiu.com/ww/en/miumiu-club/fashion-shows/fw21-fashion-show.html https://wwd.com/runway/pre-fall-2010/milan/miu-miu/review/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sun, November 07, 2021
Ep. 16: Jennifer Body
On this week’s episode, we discuss the social media spectacle of Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s whirlwind romance. We analyze the Spiritual Bimbo archetype, dabble in feminism as we reflect on the misogyny of 2000s Hollywood, and consider the timeless appeal of dating a boy in a band. Biz comes out as a burnt out Megan Fox truther, we psychoanalyze Megan’s outfits, and together we phone in a request to get ‘dickmatized’ included in the DSM-5. .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・ Links: Image references for this episode (essential viewing!!!): https://pin.it/adAWRaU Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly profile in GQ : https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/megan-fox-machine-gun-kelly-interview Transformers crew open letter to Megan: https://deadline.com/2009/09/transformers-crew-talk-back-to-megan-fox-15879/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, October 26, 2021
Ep. 15: Christian Girl Autumn
Happy Fall, y’all! On today’s episode, we discuss the impact of the divisive American female archetype-turned-meme: Christian Girl Autumn. We dive into the domestic coziness of mommy blogging, Target’s neo-hearth-and-home merchandising, growing up in proximity to youth group sex cults, and the infallible glam of crypto-Mormon influencers. Following our spiritual tithes to the reigning queens of fall The Pioneer Woman and Miss Christian Girl Autumn herself, Caitlin Covington, we wage war against Phoebe Bridgers and the notion of ‘spooky season,’ question the efficacy of ‘chosen families,’ forecast Protestant work ethic-chic as the next esoteric aesthetic, and doxx our Starbucks orders. . ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : – ⭒ ⊹ ⭒ – : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ .. ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : – ⭒ ⊹ ⭒ – : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ .. ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : – ⭒ ⊹ ⭒ – : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ . Links: Image references for this episode (essential viewing!!!): https://www.pinterest.com/nymphetalumni/ep-15-christian-girl-autumn/ Domestic Cozy by Venkatesh Rao: https://www.ribbonfarm.com/series/domestic-cozy/ Christian Girl Autumn meme explainer: https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/8/14/20804030/christian-girl-autumn-meme-hot-girl-summer-explained Biz’s essays on alt-trad fashion and Godposting: https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/g5b4d9/catholicism-alt-fashion-trend-think-piece https://various-artists.com/godposting/ Caitlin Covington’s blog: https://www.southerncurlsandpearls.com/ The Pioneer Woman: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/ (she’s on tour rn...) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, September 25, 2021
Ep. 14: Nothing Tastes as Good as Nepotism Feels with Walter Pearce
Surprise nymplets!! Following our exegesis on nepotism babies, we remained haunted by a few unanswered questions… so we decided to seek an expert’s opinion. On today’s episode, we welcome our first ever boy guest: renowned nepo model expert, notorious casting director, and all-around silly rabbit, Walter Pearce! ʕ≧ᴥ≦ʔ Walter helps us get to the bottom of the My Year of Rest and Relaxation waif nepo model Twitter complex once and for all. We also discuss Walt’s accidental journey into thinspo Pinterest, the contemporary history of the nepo model, socialism and the Sad Clown Girl-phenotype, and whether models are actually less hot than they were a few decades ago (Walter admits he may have something to do with this ಠ_ಠ). .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・ You can find Walter wherever thin beautiful women are located and also... Wet Brain podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wetbrain/ Substack: https://walterpearce.substack.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/walterpearce?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/walt_knows_best?s=21 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, September 21, 2021
Ep. 13: Nepotism Babies
On today’s episode, we discuss the phenomenal appeal of nepotism. Are Tim Burton vibes so strong that they spiritually transferred themselves onto the Depp family genetic code? Why is Bella Hadid’s botched Aphex Twin realness so transcendently beautiful? Is the biohacked former ugly duckling (Kylie) more resilient than the low-maintenance white girl (Kendall)? These are just a few of the hard-hitting questions we ask during this exegesis of the reluctantly glamorous nepo baby. Episode image board: https://pin.it/4NnJz0R (Warning: contains many nepo baby pix) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, August 28, 2021
Ep. 12: touch my butt and buy me pizza
On this week’s episode, we discuss legendary Tumblr-era thot brand OMIGHTY and the twisted world of text post and t-shirt feminism. We also explore the legacy of seapunk and the scene girl diaspora, the nihilism of 2010s music festival culture, and the cultural gluttony of millennial humor. We reflect on the implications of clothing yourself in your digital life, and wrap things up with a wellness check on Baddie Winkle. Links: Image references for everything we talk about: https://pin.it/4YjcuQh Vice Seapunk feature: https://www.vice.com/en/article/r795xr/seapunk-washes-up Portrait we talk about at the end: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_a_Lady_(van_der_Weyden) This episode was requested by one of our epic listeners, who changed their Instagram handle and so now we can’t find them, but this one goes out to you This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Mon, August 09, 2021
Ep. 11: TFW No Vampire GF
Following the Great Nymphet Alumni Hiatus of July 2021, we consider the vampire gf, examining why everyone’s dressing like characters from Twilight and The Vampire Diaries. We discuss how this trend signals a new era of modesty and the end of the eternally exposed midriff, classify the symptoms of Unremarkable Brunette Protagonist Syndrome, and wax poetic about the power of Converse, camisoles and sweater paws. We also break down the forces behind the revival of late aughts fashion and reveal ourselves to be long torso fetishists in the lineage of Ingres and Alexander McQueen. Thanks so much Sarah Y for the episode request Links: Twilight / Bella Swan outfits: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKq3rb4/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKqoyvJ/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKbdYGq/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKqTr3G/ The Vampire Diaries / Elena Gilbert outfits: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKbj2Tv/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKbFs1v/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKq3tw2/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKbSAXs/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKqEHq6/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, July 08, 2021
Ep. 10: The BBL Effect and the Thotwear Apocalypse
Despite being debilitated by their recent BBL surgeries, Alexi, Biz, and Sam apply their expert analysis to the phenomenon known as The BBL Effect. They discuss the characteristics of e-thottie fashion, parse through the BBL's alarming medical risks, and dread their upcoming recovery process. Brands discussed: Inamorata: https://www.instagram.com/inamoratawoman/?hl=en I AM GIA: https://www.instagram.com/iamgia/?hl=en Di Petsa: https://www.instagram.com/dipetsa/?hl=en Kim K in Mugler: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a27387049/kim-kardashian-mugler-met-gala-2019/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Thu, June 24, 2021
Ep. 9: Internet Girl Physiognomy
On this week’s episode, we discuss the new age of Internet girl physiognomy as exemplified by TikTok star/US Navy veteran Bella Poarch. We break down the success of TikTok’s most beautiful and babyfaced, examine cuteness as the next source of geopolitical power, and speculate on Bella’s past (and potential future) as a global military asset. We also discuss... jiggle physics.. Special thanks to bestie of the pod @default_friend for requesting this episode! Check out her writing below. Links: Bella Poarch: https://www.tiktok.com/@bellapoarch Build A B*tch - Bella Poarch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLGCGc7sAUw Bad Blood - Taylor Swift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo Hannah Owo: https://www.instagram.com/aestheticallyhannah/ Neekolul: https://www.instagram.com/neekolul/?hl=en Readings: Default Friend on the coming wave of sex negativity: https://defaultfriend.substack.com/p/72-the-coming-wave-of-sex-negativity/comments Cute Studies: https://www.cutestudies.org/ The Cuteness of the Avant-Garde: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/444516 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sun, June 06, 2021
Ep. 8: Time for the Olivia Rodrigo Pill
On today's episode, 3 Harvard sociologists discuss state-mandated pop album "Sour" and Olivia Rodrigo's diplomatic reign as wasian princess of the universe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, May 18, 2021
Ep. 7: Hot Girl Summer vs Blob Girl Summer
On this week's episode, we discuss Hot Girl Summer culture and its new reactionary counterpart: Blob Girl Summer... We consider the pros and cons of pandemic-era glow-up culture, call for a revived veneration of homely women in STEM, and give the listeners a look into the fascinating world of Reddit looksmaxxing! Blob Girl Summer essay: https://www.businessinsider.com/get-ready-for-blob-girl-summer-2021-4 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, May 04, 2021
Ep. 6: The Milf-ification of Billie Eilish (Emergency Roundtable)
This week, we host an emergency summit discussing the shocking milf-ification of alt-queen Billie Eilish. We discuss her British Vogue cover as the nail in the coffin for the corset trend, express concerns over the accelerated schoolgirl-to-milf pipeline, and reflect on the sterility of pop-cultural fertility icons. Links: https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/billie-eilish-vogue-interview https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Through-Clothes-Anne-Hollander/dp/0520082311 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, April 24, 2021
Ep 5: Notes on Prep
On this week's episode, we analyze the rise of preppy fashion in alternative culture. We track the history of prep from its origin on Ivy League campuses, discuss its varying cultural significance throughout the decades (The Kennedys! Vivienne Westwood! Vampire Weekend! Brandy Melville!), and unpack why a sweater vest and tennis skirt has become the go-to look for Gen Z baddies ... Links: The Official Preppy Handbook: https://issuu.com/fiyero109/docs/toph Vivienne Westwood Fall 1988 (not Harris Tweed collection but similar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UPiJOtyxho NYT Lo Lifes feature: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/fashion/lo-lifes-fashion-hip-hop.html Additional reading on Ivy Style: http://sites.fitnyc.edu/depts/museum/Ivy_Style/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Sat, April 10, 2021
Ep. 4: Megsuperstarprincess Is Making Blogging Great Again
Megsuperstarprincess, fashion blogger and self-proclaimed Audrey Hepburn of the Lower East Side, joins Nymphet Alumni to discuss her life as an It Girl with a smashed Android and how she's breathing life into the musty corpse of fashion writing. We consider the golden age of fashion blogging, the sacredness of hipster style philosophy (chunky platforms are out, bloody ballet flats are in), and Meg tells us about the time she accidentally called Alexa Chung a poser. Plus, Meg answers questions from le fans. Bisous! Read Meg's blog! https://lehipsterportal.blogspot.com/ Meg's links: https://www.instagram.com/megsuperstarprincess/ https://www.tiktok.com/@megsuperstarprincess This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, March 30, 2021
Ep. 3: The United States vs Rookie Mag
On this week's episode, we discuss the legendary online publication and twee teenage nightmare, Rookie magazine. Founded by ordained gifted kid Tavi Gevinson in 2011, Rookie radicalized a generation of Tumblr-addicted young women into free-bleeding their way through lives, physically and emotionally. We share stories from our self-imposed suffering as misguided teen feminists, discuss the neoliberal obsession with pubescent saviors, speculate on the potential pleasure of trauma, and do recon to figure out whether or not /my sister's boyfriend Fox on his last day of high school/ is still trade. https://www.rookiemag.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, March 16, 2021
Ep. 2: Dov Charney's Final Reckoning and the Assassination of American Apparel
For part 2 of our American Apparel series, we forensically* investigate founder and former CEO Dov Charney’s wealth of sexual harassment lawsuits and discuss how they ultimately led to the company’s chaotic implosion in 2015. We consider how this controversy relates to contemporary sexual dynamics and finally answer the question that’s been weighing on our nation’s psyche for over 15 years: Is Dov Charney a schizophrenic genius or a libertarian pervert? Further reading material… Claudine Ko’s 2004 profile of Dov (the infamous masturbation interview): http://www.claudineko.com/storiesamericanapparel.html Claudine Ko’s follow up profile a year later: https://www.claudineko.com/storiesAA2.html American Apparel’s alleged conspiracy to force Dov out: https://www.businessinsider.com/dov-charney-forced-out-of-american-apparel-2015-8 Sex and Suits by Anne Hollander: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Sex_and_Suits/06kgDAAAQBAJ?hl=en *We are not lawyers or investigative journalists. We are just 3 girls who spent a lot of time looking up “Dov Charney sexual harassment allegations.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
Tue, February 23, 2021
Ep. 1: American Apparel and the Tennis Skirt Industrial Complex
For the international debut of Nymphet Alumni, we discuss American Apparel's epic rise and fall, why it's making a comeback in 2021, Dov Charney's existential horniness, and whether or not we're all massive perverts for being obsessed with tennis skirts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe
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