Beste Matt Bernstein podcasts (2024)

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Is Glinda Good? 51:41

2d ago51:41

51:41

A Bit Fruity was due for a good old-fashioned film analysis. Wicked is a kids movie that is actually for adults, holding up a mirror to our increasingly fascistic reality and asking us to question our struggle against it — or place within it. Glinda the Good Witch, thoughtfully delivered by Ariana Grande, is both easy to love and easy to hate. But …

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How the Right is Winning Young Men (with Taylor Lorenz) 1:17:00

15d ago1:17:00

1:17:00

This was the first election where the online far-right radicalization of young boys and men revealed itself in exit polls. After years of being fed diet-incel podcasts, one thing is clear: Gen Z will not, by some inherent virtue of youth, save us. Today, Taylor Lorenz and I break down the “epidemic of male loneliness”, the influencers exploiting it…

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Riley Gaines: Tie for 5th, Grift for Life 1:21:26

1M ago1:21:26

1:21:26

In America, the only thing standing between you and wealth beyond your wildest dreams is tying for fifth with a trans person. Today, media critic Ari Drennen takes us into the bizarre world of the 24-year-old whispering policy into Donald Trump’s ear. Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Start managing your money better and cancel unwa…

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Jubilee Must Be Stopped 1:27:02

2M ago1:27:02

1:27:02

The slogan of YouTube’s most popular debate channel, Jubilee, is “provoke understanding & create human connection.” So why is all of its content a cesspool of bigotry, rage-bait, and pseudoscientific slop? Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Huge thanks to the show's sponsors: Get 15% off a cuter, more sustainable way to clean at www.…

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The Cult of Stan Culture (with Amanda Montell) 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Well, I got Swiftied. As I sat there, sifting through ever more creative and graphic death threats, I wondered: is it time for a podcast episode? Today, Amanda Montell (of Sounds Like a Cult) takes us on an exploration of how online music fan culture co-opted the harassment tactics of the far right, which co-opted the social justice tactics of Blac…

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Chappell Roan’s War on Fame (with Eliza McLamb) 1:23:43

3M ago1:23:43

1:23:43

H-O-T-T-O-G-O, Chappell Roan is someone we do not actually know. But what do we do with the (very real) feelings and relationships we form with the people on our screens? Today, Eliza of Binchtopia and I discuss fame — global fame and niche micro “fame” — to understand where we parasocially flew off the rails, and what the future of celebrity might…

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The Crunchy to Far Right Pipeline 1:31:15

3M ago1:31:15

1:31:15

How does a harmless interest in yoga turn into a crusade against homosexuals in public schools? Specific though it seems, we’ve all seen it happen: a friend with a seemingly innocuous interest in wellness starts “doing their research”, and one year later, bam: QAnon. Sparked by some recent beauty influencer drama, Derek Beres of Conspirituality hel…

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Transvestigating (with Contrapoints) 1:27:55

4M ago1:27:55

1:27:55

Your gender is not determined by your anatomy, your chromosomes, your hormones, or even your internal sense of self. It is determined by J.K. Rowling. Today, Natalie Wynn (aka Contrapoints) and I unpack the harassment campaign against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and what it reveals about people who can “always tell.” Support me + listen to bonus ep…

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The Kamalafication of BRAT 1:10:14

4M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Is Kamala bumpin’ that? Is BRAT summer over? Who killed it? Today, Maia of Rehash and I attempt a cynical but fair analysis of meme culture, Gen Z nihilism, and political standom. Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Rocket Money is a real one for sponsoring the show. Start managing your money better and cancel unwanted expenses at www…

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Hawk Tuah: From Harmless Meme to Right Wing Symbol 1:12:50

5M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

I stay away from heterosexual mess, but this time it came to me. Today, Taylor Lorenz and I work backwards to understand how a 21-year-old bed spring factory worker from Tennessee became a culture war symbol because of a drunken joke about fellatio. None of these words are in the bible. Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Listen to Ta…

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Stories from the AIDS Crisis 1:03:16

5M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

A special episode where we hear from listeners of the show who were lovers, nurses, relatives, students, and friends of people who died from AIDS. Support me + listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Thanks to Blueland for supporting the show. For 15% off a better way to clean, head to https://www.blueland.com/fruity. Me on Instagram. A Bit Fruity on …

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The Celebrity Ozempidemic (with Aubrey Gordon) 1:17:06

5M ago1:17:06

1:17:06

A drug that needs no introduction and a culture of fatphobia that lives on. Today, we are ALL beating the Ozempic allegations. Use code "fruity" at https://incogni.com/fruity to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan! Support me on Patreon! To uncover and cancel the unwanted expenses you’ve forgotten about, try Rocket Money. Listen to Aubr…

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Oli London & the Right Wing Grift (with Taylor Lorenz) 1:09:41

6M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

How does a white gay guy from England go from “trans-Korean” troll to a member of the conservative media establishment? It’s easier than you think! Today, Taylor Lorenz helps us unpack the anatomy of the right wing grift — because if all else fails, just become a Fox News star. Support me on Patreon! Huge thanks to the sponsors of today’s show! For…

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Amy Schumer & the Plague of White Feminism (with Broey Deschanel) 1:02:42

6M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Girlbossing too close to the sun can cause a real trainwreck. Today, we examine the unstable foundation of Amy Schumer's feminist brand of comedy and how it all fell apart. Support me on Patreon! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring the show. Uncover and cancel your unwanted expenses at www.rocketmoney.com/fruity. Here’s Maia’s YouTube channel, an…

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Everything the Media is Getting Wrong About the College Protests 52:43

7M ago52:43

52:43

Until a month ago, college students in America were dweeby snowflake liberals, too socially anxious to notify the waiter of an incorrect order. Now, they’re (allegedly) well-connected, well-funded terrorists. Who are the students protesting for Palestine, what do they want, and why is the media obsessed with misrepresenting them? Support me on Patr…

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Annoying Gays are Not the Problem 1:04:37

7M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Autistic nonbinary TikTokers. Loud, flamboyant gay men. The twink who filmed himself having sex in the Senate hearing room. Are gay rights being eroded across the country because some of us are… annoying? It’s tempting to think so, but it isn’t true. Sadly, we can never Blaire White-ify or Pete Buttigieg-ify ourselves to freedom. Support me on Patr…

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Drake Bell and the Cycle of Abuse 1:31:51

8M ago1:31:51

1:31:51

The new docu-series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” is shedding light on the abuse that early-2000s child stars faced behind the scenes of our favorite Nickelodeon shows. The doc focuses especially on Drake Bell (of “Drake & Josh” fame), but leaves out half the story. Is a program that claims to be raising awareness about abuse ultimately …

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J.K. Rowling’s Spiral into Madness (with ContraPoints) 1:20:13

8M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

From “sex is real” to Holocaust denial — if it happened to the wizard lady, it can happen to you. Support me on Patreon! Watch more from the brilliant Natalie Wynn a.k.a. ContraPoints. Find more of A Bit Fruity. Find more of Matt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Matt Bernstein

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How Love, Simon’s Author was Pushed Out of the Closet 57:39

9M ago57:39

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In 2018, I called “Love, Simon” a “gay movie made by a straight woman for straight people.” Today, I tell you why I was wrong. Support me on Patreon! Huge thanks to Blueland for sponsoring today’s show. Get 15% off a cuter, more sustainable way to clean at www.blueland.com/fruity Find more of Becky. Find more of A Bit Fruity. Find more of Matt. Lea…

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Conservatives Don’t Care About Your Kids 34:28

9M ago34:28

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A rant. Support me on Patreon! Learn more about Trans Lifeline. Big thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring today’s show. Save more and get your life together at www.rocketmoney.com/fruity. Find more of A Bit Fruity. Find more of Matt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Matt Bernstein

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The 100-Year-Old Myth of Gays “Coming for Your Children” 1:22:42

10M ago1:22:42

1:22:42

I get called a “groomer” on Twitter every day — which is weird, because I want nothing to do with your kids. What is it with queers and kids that gets conservatives so livid? Today, we explore The Gay Agenda’s exhausting past — beginning with the present. First, UK drag queen Crystal tells us how she successfully sued a right-wing activist who defa…

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Surviving AIDS in the 80s 1:33:47

10M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

Peter Staley was a 24-year-old, closeted finance guy when he was diagnosed with HIV. Having been handed a death sentence, he quit his job and devoted what life he had left to fighting the homophobic governments that were letting him and his friends die. Peter tells us about living through the darkest years of gay history, the pivotal role of lesbia…

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The Political Power of Taylor Swift 42:15

11M ago42:15

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Taylor Swift has the power to swing the presidential election. What if nothing else matters? Support me on Patreon! Find Angela on Twitter, not X. Find more of A Bit Fruity. Find more of Matt. Huge thanks to Blueland for sponsoring this episode. Get 15% off a cuter, more sustainable way to clean at www.blueland.com/fruity Learn more about your ad c…

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Bud Light and the End of Rainbow Marketing, For Now 38:55

11M ago38:55

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How the manufactured hysteria over a single can of beer brought an end to the golden age of rainbow Doritos and “Homo Estás” Chipotle ads — at least until we’re profitable again. Support me on Patreon! (www.patreon.com/mattbernstein in case the hyperlink is being weird!) Find more of A Bit Fruity. Find more of Matt. Learn more about your ad choices…

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George Santos is a Terrible Person and the Embodiment of the American Dream 1:08:58

12M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Is there valor in scamming your way through a system that failed you, even if you hurt people along the way? What is the value of the lies we tell ourselves about ourselves? Can you be morally bankrupt and a camp icon? The questions of America, explored with friend of the show Kat Tenbarge. Find Kat on Twitter and Instagram. Find more of A Bit Frui…

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The Detransitioner Panic 1:08:49

12M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

99% of people who transition continue identifying as transgender for the rest of their lives. The very small amount of people who stop or reverse their transitions — known as “detransitioners” — have become the center of a moral panic about children, gender, and medicine. Lucy, a detransgender woman, joins us to unpack what’s real and what’s hyster…

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Queer Palestinians & The Power of Pinkwashing 1:06:29

1y ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Are “Queers for Palestine” really like “Chickens for KFC”? No, but understanding intersectional justice can be hard, and sharing memes is easy. Joined by Moe Dabbagh, a gay Palestinian American with family currently in Gaza, we Venn diagram gay liberation and Palestinian liberation. They’re less at odds with each other than you’d think. Gal Gadot m…

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Christian Indoctrination in Homeschooling 1:09:36

1y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

The number of kids being homeschooled today is more than double of what it was four years ago, and nobody is making the rules. While the religious right is convinced that political indoctrination is rampant in public schools, we take a look at where teaching is actually flying off the rails. Huge thanks to Blueland for sponsoring this episode. Get …

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Libs of TikTok 1:11:12

1y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

At the forefront of today’s anti-LGBTQ movement is one shockingly uncharismatic woman. Journalist Taylor Lorenz helps us understand the rise of Chaya Raichik, a former real estate agent who now makes a handsome living terrorizing queer students and teachers across the country using her Twitter account, @libsoftiktok. We also hear directly from some…

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The Mom Who Invented Gender Reveals Regrets It 1:10:07

1y ago1:10:07

1:10:07

In 2008, Jenna Karvunidis was looking for ways to involve her distant mother in the life of her soon-to-be child. Fifteen years, thousands of acres of wildfires, and a few plane crashes later, she wishes she could put the genie back in its bottle. Find Jenna here. Watch the video of this episode on Youtube. Find more of A Bit Fruity. Find more of M…

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Becoming a Woman (with Miss Benny) 1:22:39

1y ago1:22:39

1:22:39

Like many people, sitting still and staring at the wall during the early days of the pandemic brought up new feelings for Miss Benny. Notably, that she was transgender. From viral closeted teenager to out Netflix star, she walks us through the personal and political trials of her first few years living as a woman. Find Miss Benny here. Watch the vi…

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Amber Heard & The Myth of the Perfect Victim 1:24:27

1y ago1:24:27

1:24:27

One year later, we revisit the trial that metastasized through society, leaving a culture of brutal misogyny in its wake. NBC journalist Kat Tenbarge helps us navigate a story not just about Amber Heard, but about our misunderstanding of abuse, tabloid spectacles, influencers, and money. It is also a story about Amber Heard. Find Kat’s work here. W…

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LGBT Conservatives 1:05:40

1y ago1:05:40

1:05:40

LGBT conservatives: Why? How? Where did they come from? What can we learn from them, and how can we dismantle the LGBT conservative that lives within all of us? Natalie Wynn (aka Contrapoints) helps us psychoanalyze one of the more confusing political positions of our time. Jeffree Star makes an appearance, for better or for worse. Indulge in Natal…

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Introducing: A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein 1:29

1+ y ago1:29

1:29

A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein is coming soon! I'm so happy you're here. Subscribe everywhere podcasts are available, and watch full episodes at https://www.youtube.com/MattBernstein1 Follow Matt: @mattxiv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDoor Matt Bernstein

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A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein

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Is Glinda Good? 51:41

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How the Right is Winning Young Men (with Taylor Lorenz) 1:17:00

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Riley Gaines: Tie for 5th, Grift for Life 1:21:26

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Jubilee Must Be Stopped 1:27:02

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The Cult of Stan Culture (with Amanda Montell) 1:17:26

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Chappell Roan’s War on Fame (with Eliza McLamb) 1:23:43

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The Crunchy to Far Right Pipeline 1:31:15

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Transvestigating (with Contrapoints) 1:27:55

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The Kamalafication of BRAT 1:10:14

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Hawk Tuah: From Harmless Meme to Right Wing Symbol 1:12:50

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Stories from the AIDS Crisis 1:03:16

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The Celebrity Ozempidemic (with Aubrey Gordon) 1:17:06

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Oli London & the Right Wing Grift (with Taylor Lorenz) 1:09:41

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Amy Schumer & the Plague of White Feminism (with Broey Deschanel) 1:02:42

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Everything the Media is Getting Wrong About the College Protests 52:43

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Annoying Gays are Not the Problem 1:04:37

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Drake Bell and the Cycle of Abuse 1:31:51

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J.K. Rowling’s Spiral into Madness (with ContraPoints) 1:20:13

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How Love, Simon’s Author was Pushed Out of the Closet 57:39

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Conservatives Don’t Care About Your Kids 34:28

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The 100-Year-Old Myth of Gays “Coming for Your Children” 1:22:42

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Surviving AIDS in the 80s 1:33:47

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The Political Power of Taylor Swift 42:15

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Bud Light and the End of Rainbow Marketing, For Now 38:55

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George Santos is a Terrible Person and the Embodiment of the American Dream 1:08:58

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The Detransitioner Panic 1:08:49

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Queer Palestinians & The Power of Pinkwashing 1:06:29

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Christian Indoctrination in Homeschooling 1:09:36

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Libs of TikTok 1:11:12

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The Mom Who Invented Gender Reveals Regrets It 1:10:07

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Becoming a Woman (with Miss Benny) 1:22:39

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Amber Heard & The Myth of the Perfect Victim 1:24:27

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LGBT Conservatives 1:05:40

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Introducing: A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein 1:29

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