Jess Taylor and Jaimi Shrive dissect everything. Just two wandering wombs (formerly known as women) discussing the world from a radical feminist, working class, no-holds-barred perspective. Podcast contains strong women, strong drinks, strong language and
The Wandering Womb Podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. It tackles important conversations surrounding feminism, education, and politics, all while keeping listeners engaged with its hilarious banter. This podcast has not only opened my eyes to various topics but also made me more mindful in my day-to-day life.
One of the best aspects of The Wandering Womb Podcast is the way it seamlessly combines humor with serious discussions. The hosts have a natural chemistry that shines through in every episode, making each conversation feel like you're hanging out with friends. They manage to address complex issues in a way that is accessible to everyone, ensuring that no one feels left out of the discussion.
Moreover, the stories shared on this podcast are truly captivating. Whether it's personal experiences or tales from research and history, each episode leaves you with a wealth of knowledge. As an American listener, I was pleasantly surprised by the similarities I found between education systems discussed on the show and those in America. It served as a reminder that these issues are universal and need to be addressed globally.
While there aren't many negative aspects to highlight about The Wandering Womb Podcast, one minor drawback could be occasional tangents or side discussions that may veer off-topic. Although these moments can be entertaining, they might distract from the main focus of certain episodes. However, considering the overall quality and informative nature of the podcast, this is a small price to pay for such engaging content.
In conclusion, The Wandering Womb Podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in feminism, education reform, politics, and having a good laugh along the way. With its blend of humor and meaningful discussions, each episode leaves you feeling more enlightened and mindful about important issues in our society. From relatable stories to thought-provoking conversations, this podcast will keep you engaged and informed while providing much-needed laughter. Give it a listen - you won't be disappointed!
Jess and Jaimi have a glass of wine and catch up about all their favourite lesbian TV, films, music, gigs and influencers they love. A funny, light-hearted discussion of lesbian culture, lesbian love and eating that girl for lunch.
Part 2 of Jaimi interviews Jess about Underclass, and they really get into the depths of wild experiences in the book. Jess talks about stealing a celebrity's onion rings at 1am, committing cheque fraud as a child, working sleazy jobs to make ends meet and trying to survive in a dangerous city. NSFW. 18+ discussions. Order Underclass now from Amazon, or from VictimFocus-Resources.com
Jaimi interviews Jess about her new book, ‘Underclass'. Jess talks about the local flasher, using dark humour to cope with life (and write the book), getting involved in the illegal racing scene in the early 00s, and trying to navigate the role of religion in a place where no one cared about it. Order ‘Underclass' now on Amazon and VictimFocus. NSFW. 18+ discussions.
Jess and Jaimi are back for Season 7, and kick off by answering a set of ten questions about feminism written by an MRA online. Neither of them have seen the questions before the podcast, can they answer them? Will they answer them? Let's go!
Jess and Jaimi both saw the same viral video, and the thousands of hateful comments underneath, and decided to bring it to the podcast to discuss it over a few vodkas. What has a 22 year old pilot got in common with Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish, and Pamela Anderson? Tune in to find out!
Jaimi and Jess have a couple of vodkas and discuss the increasing sexualisation and fetishisation of serial killers and rapists - what the hell is happening out there? Who is driving this narrative and why? Why do women find such violent criminals sexually attractive? Content Warning - This episode is heavy, and discusses violent sex, rape, abuse, homicide and domestic violence.
Jess and Jaimi settle down with some wine and some blankets, and discuss all the myths and stereotypes about abusers and perpetrators of violence and abuse. Do they really target vulnerable women? Does safety advice even work? Does porn play a part? Are abusers mentally ill? Content warning for some heavy discussion of offending behaviours.
Jess and Jaimi have a long, meandering and hilarious conversation about the way feminism changed their perspectives of their favourite childhood films. Then they get distracted and talk about their mythical pool. And the dogs having their own bedroom. And what to do if your puppy sh*ts in her own food bowl.
Jess and Jaimi double over laughing throughout this wild rollercoaster episode, where they revisit Bad Sex Tips from 2021, and discuss a whole new collection of horrid, disgusting, stupid and hilarious sex tips from women's magazines and articles. The takeaway lesson? Don't put dirty pennies in your vag, and now you know why all the fruit at the supermarket is bruised. Content warning: Extremely explicit sexual content
Jess and Jaimi sit down to talk all about their new book, the ITIM - when a huge storm hits the hotel. They discuss trauma, coping mechanisms, revolution and changing the world together.
Jaimi and Jess drink tequila in their hotel room and have a late night discussion about the way women will defend and deny male violence when it comes to their own husbands, boyfriends, dads and sons. If you're a wife or mother, and consider yourself a critical thinker and feminist, this one is for you!
Jaimi and Jess are back for Season 6! Sat on the balcony, drinking cocktails, overlooking the snow-capped mountains, abandoning the posh mics and talking about the way women hate each other and themselves… Cliterati, welcome back!
Jess and Jaimi finish a bottle of wine and discuss Britney Spears deleting her Instagram account, and why so many people are so quick to pathologise her yet again…
Jaimi and Jess discuss the recent press coverage of Meghan Markle's new podcast and interviews, whilst sitting high up in the hills above Santorini.
Jaimi and Jess get back from the pub, grab the mics, pour another drink, and talk about the quickly decreasing rates of young women wanting babies. Why do so many young women want to avoid motherhood, and could we really blame them? Why do women sugar coat motherhood, and not admit their own deep regret? It's all discussed in this episode about remaining childless.
Content warning for explicit discussion of abortion. Jess and Jaimi drink wine, eat cinema pick n mix and discuss the decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, and scrutinise some pro-life leaflets Jess found.
Jess and Jaimi drink a quadruple vodka and delve into their perspectives on the Depp V Heard defamation case. They discuss the way the case harms women, the silence from other vocal feminists, the perfect victim stereotype and the company that capitalised on Amber's testimony of sexual assault. Trigger warning for a difficult episode discussing the case details.
Jaimi and Jess are officially back for Series 5! We jump in the deep end and discuss why women hate each other, whether women can be truly misogynistic and what to do if you notice yourself becoming misogynistic towards other women and girls. Content warning for the usual - drinking, swearing, banter and strong views.
Jaimi asks Jess the tough questions about capitalism, individualism, euthanasia of young women who have been abused, and the use of chemical tranquillisers on teenager girls. This is a heavy episode, please take care. Sexy But Psycho is out now!
Jaimi interviews Jess about her new book Sexy But Psycho - and asks her the hardest questions she gets asked about her views on mental health. Part 1 is here and it's a heavy one. Take care when listening.
Jess and Jaimi record a Valentine's Day Special, where they describe qualities they look for in a partner, and qualities they avoid. Of course, this descends into impressions of musical theatre in a Stokie accent, because that makes total sense.
Jess and Jaimi have a completely unplanned discussion about underage drinking, that turns into uncontrollable laughter about the time Jess spent rare £5 Royal Mint coins on 500 penny sweet pick n mix…
Jaimi and Jess tell the story of being ID in ASDA (again) and then discuss one of Jaimi's biggest annoyances: women who say they are not like other girls. Hold on, this one gets savage!
Jess and Jaimi catch everyone up on the absolute shit show that was November, December, and January. Being ill, hating Christmas movies, travel disasters and an apology. Trigger warning for discussion of being spiked.
Jaimi and Jess celebrate 53,000 downloads with some goss - and then discuss drag.
Jess asks Jaimi the weirdest questions she could find. Is cereal a soup? Is a hotdog a sandwich? What's two normal things become weird if you put them together back to back?
Jaimi and Jess drink Malbec and discuss cancel culture. Is it really as powerful as we think it is? What would happen if we just stopped feeding into it?
Jess and Jaimi are already three drinks deep when they decide to recall the most stupid rules they had in their high schools when they were kids. You can't take your blazer off, you can't go to the toilet, and you will be punished for not being able to afford a pen!
Jaimi and Jess explain why they hate the #BeKind movement, and suggest that women should be unkind. Why should we be kind? Is this the message we should give to little girls?
Jess and Jaimi drink wine and answer questions about what it is like to come out as lesbian after relationships with men, and give advice to women who think they are lesbian.
Jaimi and Jess drink wine and cocktails whilst discussing man free zones, female only conferences, club nights and events.
Jess and Jaimi read out examples of real books where male authors have attempted to write female characters. Did you know that breasts could smile? Nor did we.
Jaimi and Jess talk about the sex and gender debate in forty minutes (virtually impossible) whilst drinking vodka and gin.
Jess and Jaimi have a moan about how tokenistic Pride month has become, chat about famous lesbians who could never come out and Jess tells the gory, unedited version of the dentist story which requires a huge trigger warning for blood. And needles. And medical stuff that's gross (and hilarious).
Jess and Jaimi record a Big Catch Up episode from their apartment in Portugal and talk about the report, the wedding, the wasp incident and the rabbit. Ew.
Jess and Jaimi turn reality on it's head and try to describe a world where misandry is real, with ridiculous and uncomfortable examples. You have been warned!
Jaimi and Jess answer anonymous questions sent in by listeners. Tea. Is. Spilleth.
Jaimi and Jess talk through the rumours that go around about them, starting from primary school where Jess mixed up condoms with comrades. Of course. I mean, easy mistake to make, right?
Jess and Jaimi end up crying tears of laughter at bad sex tips given to men that they found on the internet. Will ruin Pets At Home for you, forever. Very explicit content.
Jess and Jaimi debrief from the last episode. Which was super heavy.
Jaimi and Jess drink Diablo and have a heavy conversation about psychiatry, mental health, suicide and radical feminism. Content warning: This episode is particularly heavy and some listeners may find it distressing. There is a second part to this episode in Episode 11 which is a debrief (listen after this one to process and come down from such a heavy topic).
Jess and Jaimi try to process the experiences of the last couple of weeks, discuss women's safety, SpyCops and the Blue Lagoon where your skin accidentally burns off.
Jaimi and Jess discuss their concerns around female contraception and the male contraception trials whilst drinking vodka out of plastic tumblers because they keep losing all the nice glasses.
Jaimi and Jess discuss the raging debate around freedom of speech and discuss why they support complete freedom of speech, even of views they dislike or oppose
Jess and Jaimi take anonymous questions from people on the internet and end up talking about periods, Barcelona, taking the bins out and Jaimi being dressed as a dodgy builder when she was a kid.
Jess and Jaimi drink wine and cocktails and discuss the way women are portrayed and positioned in society. We discuss the way wealthy women and women in poverty are demonised and criticised.
Jaimi and Jess have been drinking cocktails and decide to predict terrible, cool and weird things that will happen in 2021. Jess tells her half-joking story of inventing a car.
Jess and Jaimi are baaaaaack. After a chaotic couple of months, to talk to you about all the things whilst drinking a strong ass cocktail. This episode is on women's bodies and nudity.
Jaimi and Jess get a request to discuss catcalling and harassment. Drinks and conversation about their memories of being catcalled and harassed.
Jess and Jaimi return for their second series after 17,000 downloads of the first series! They discuss having some pretty scary COVID tests, flying to Cuba, getting caught in a hurricane and watching Harry Potter. Strong language, strong drinks, strong opinions.
Jaimi and Jess drink Shiraz and play a game where they have to answer questions from a list of 100 stupid things to ask your significant other. More daft stories and deep conversation!