Oh my god, girl, did you hear that Rachel and Rebecca recorded a podcast episode about gossip?? Tune in as they discuss the pros and cons of gossip, the history of gossip's feminization and demonization, and how a little sh*t talkin' might actually help humans to form relationships, bond, and navigate a complex world safely. Also, it's TNAT so of course, the subject of anti-gossip cultural pressure as a tool of capitalism comes up, too. For more about the relationship between gossip and feminine solidarity, check out this In These Times article by Silvia Federici. Hope you love it! XOXO, Gos ..read more

We're back, but only if you don't ask us why we were gone for so long. In their twelfth episode, Rachel and Rebecca discuss, as usual, the complete collapse of society...this time, with an electoral politics twist! The Elected Class are using literal human rights as a bargaining chip and leaving us all to rot, so let's talk about how that makes us feel and what we can do to stay safe and sane until we find a real solution. If the people we elect to lead aren't materially improving our lives, why do we bother electing them? And if you think we can't find a way to make this about McDonald's ta ..read more

No nuance, no notes. Girl, just listen (or don't, we're too busy eating soup and screaming about the moon to care). Originally recorded 11/10/21. Please also follow us on Instagram and Twitter. To help us grow our audience, make sure to rate and review us on iTunes and anywhere you listen. Send your episode ideas, questions, love letters, and hate mail to thatsnotathingpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.  ..read more

In their 10th episode (yay!) Rachel and Rebecca discuss the concept of “hypernormalisation,” giving language (hopefully!) to what so many of us are feeling right now. They discuss what it's like to live through complete societal collapse while still having to go to our jobs and run errands on a Tuesday afternoon like the world isn’t literally falling apart. Come for the 30 Rock references and TikTok play-by-plays, stay for the free apocalypse therapy sesh. Originally recorded September 26, 2021. The TikTok that inspired this episode is here. You can watch the BBC documentary “Hypernormalisati ..read more

It was a hot and stormy Friday night in Cincinnati. Two podcast hosts were tired, but one brought wine. In this episode, Rachel and Rebecca basically just get a lil' tipsy and talk (or maybe ASMR-whisper??) about pop music and queso dip for ninety minutes. Just let us have it. Originally recorded 8/27/21. If you’re interested in reading more about the social concept of “guilty pleasures” and why it sometimes feels so bad to feel good, check out these articles from the New York Times and Psychology Today. Looking for more absolutely *pristine* content between episodes? You can follow us on In ..read more

In honor of Leo season, Rachel and Rebecca take something personally! For years, the right has touted themselves as the “family values party” despite doing almost nothing to actually support parents or children and, yah, we’re mad as hell about it. Let’s break down what these “values” are actually all about and who really benefits from the policies they promote (hint: it’s not your family). Originally recorded 8/11/21. This isn’t a podcast about JD Vance, but here is an article about the stupid things he said. If you want to hear from people who actually understand Appalachia, check out the ..read more

$100 billion. It's a lot of money, but can you actually quantify that in your mind? Can you even spend it all in one lifetime? We know you can't take it with you, so why is so much wealth being hoarded by so few? In this episode, Rachel and Rebecca discuss the moral and policy failures that lead to the incalculably rich and, aside from murdering them, what changes could create a more equitable future. Also Rachel shuffles a lot of papers seemingly directly into the microphone, oops! Originally recorded July 29, 2021. Information about the absolutely b-a-n-a-n-a-s  nature of the billiona ..read more

It's Britney, bitch. In light of new information on Britney Spears’ battle for autonomy, Rachel and Rebecca reflect on the legal and moral implications of conservatorships in the United States, the spectacle of feminine celebrity, and how this iconic pop star has influenced our feminism, our music taste, and our lives. All business, all Britney, with no time for small talk. You’re welcome and/or we’re sorry. Note: Since the recording of this episode, a judge has allowed Britney to hire her own attorney. Originally recorded July 11, 2021. Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino’s New Yorker Mag piece ..read more

Rachel and Rebecca unpack the personal and cultural impacts of a global pandemmy in light of the recent push to return to “normal.” From depression spikes to labor shortages (capital strikes?) to daily identity crisis breakdowns, they discuss whether they’re ready for “normal” or if it may not exist anymore. Everybody’s traumatized, let’s stop crying in the shower and talk it out instead.   Originally recorded June 23, 2021. The pandemic isn’t over just because you’re over it. Read more about the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the global community here. To learn more about impending labo ..read more

In their fourth episode, Rachel and Rebecca discuss the concept of credit scores, how they became a thing in the first place, and whether we should be using this weird, secretive system as a metric for worthiness and morality. They also take a moment to reflect on police violence and what accountability actually looks like in today’s America. In short, this country kind of sucks and we’re doing a lot of shit wrong. Previously recorded 4/21/2021. Much of the info used to inform this episode was gleaned from a Time Magazine article available here. Read about DUNS numbers, if you’re so inclined ..read more