EP 7 > ALI

Buckle up for an hour of fun chaos and reality checks with my favourite memer Odie a.k.a @not.yr.boyfriend on Instagram. Just like their memes and zenes, Odie shares their unfiltered truths you might need to hear about wastemen, going to strip clubs without cash, therapy, how making memes got them their first dildo ad, polyamory, body neutrality and much much more! Check us out on instagram: @not.yr.boyfriend @letterstowastemen

Your favorite duo is back with a list of 22 wasteman redflags and some advice to handle them the most productive way. Bare with us until the end! Follow us on Instagram: @margauxgruwez @letterstowastemen 

As we recorded this episode in November, my precious friend Stijn shared his thoughts on Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, his own wasteman behaviour, (not) being a part of the gay community, and his proudest moments. ENJOY! Follow us on Instagram: @stijnverschaffel @letterstowastemen 

Disclaimer: this episode is in Dutch I had the absolute pleasure to welcome actress, model and theatre maker Pascale Platel on the podcast. In this episode, we talk all about her art, her 'quest' of life and how she evolved as a woman throughout the years. Follow us on Instagram: @pascaleplatel @letterstowastemen 

Film journalist, paleontologist, certified gamer, but also biggest feminist out there: Ali Arkani came to my bathroom (yes, we recorded this episode in my bathroom) to have a passionate talk about the issues of beauty norms, patriarchal structures, and inclusivity norms in the film industry and beyond. From the sexualization of Wonder Woman, over genderswapping, to blackwashing and radical feminism, he tackles them all!  . List of discussed movies: Wonder Woman (2017) - Patty Jenkins The undoing (2020) - David E. Kelley Big Little Lies (2017) - David E. Kelley Portrait of a Lady on fire (2019) - Céline Sciamma Bamboozled (2000) - Spike Lee The Father (2020) - Anthony Hopkins Baise-moi (2000) - Virginie Despentes, Coralie Trinh Thi

This episode is all about wastewomen, the influence of rap and popular culture on the image of masculinity and what love means to us.

"Masculinity seems synonymous to man, but you're still a man without it" In this first part of the season finale, musician and activist Kriticos talks about his view on wastemen, toxic masculinity patterns, and how he benefited from- and challenged patriarchal structures.

This week, Angie and I discuss my thesis about how women perceive the male-dominated porn industry and what positive and negative influences it has on society. We also try to make sense out of the taboo around female porn consumption, the double standard around sex and why the billion-dollar sex industry is so heavily judged by the people that are the reason it actually exists. As I spent a year of studying on this topic, this episode is especially close to my heart! If you want to read my thesis on the female perception of porn in a patriarchal society, hit me up on Instagram @letterstowastemen!

This week, Toronto-based and my partner in crime Angelica joined Letters To Wastemen. Angie also hosts her own podcast called 'Raw Talk'. We split up the third episode in two parts: this week covers various topics such as Angie’s view on wastemen, toxic masculinity, excuses, integrity, the fear of promises and why living up to your own norms and values is the only way of winning at life.  Enjoy! 

In the second episode, my good friend Viktor and I talk about what love means to us, key values, the challenge of long-distance relationships, the importance of learning about yourself in connection to others and feeling every emotion instead of fleeing the bad ones and much more! If you are on a tight schedule, fast forward to the second part (around 24min) in which Viktor shares his point of view on wastemen. Enjoy! Because of circumstances, the sound quality is not optimal. Clipping and background noise may occur depending on your listening device. Please try to focus on what is being said instead.