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Season 1
September 3, 2023

Season 1

01. Clout Chaser or Internethero?

In this first episode, Tessel examines the effectiveness of cyberspace as a battleground for social activism and discusses the criticism of online actions. Tessel interviews hashtag activists from Kick Out Zwarte Piet, BLM and gender expression coach on TikTok and Instagram to understand why they speak out online.

13min
September 3, 2023

02. How feminist is OnlyFans?

This episode delves into the accessibility of online sex work through social media and OnlyFans. The feminist issues surrounding sex work are discussed, at the same time there is the possibility that online sex work can be empowering. Tessel interviews dominatrix Coco from OnlyFans, Feya from Pornhub and QuennDragon, a paid men shamer, to understand how the internet has influenced their quest for independence.

13min
September 10, 2023

03. Does the internet make us gay?

Tessel investigates how TikTok algorithms offer queer content to users and how the internet contributes to the discovery of LGBTI identities. Researchers call the increase in trans people a 'social contagion'. Tessel discusses queer activism and the search for identity online with Jamela, Nadine and Sarah, who share their own experiences.

13min
September 17, 2023

04. Manosphere: toxic or not?

Tessel delves into the manosphere on the internet, where men from different subgroups such as incels, pick-up artists and men's rights activists can be found. She explores how boys end up in this online world, the degree of misogyny and their trust in the world. Conversations with crypto influencer Shariff, Mancademy founder Rienk, and ex-Red Pill Community member Joël reveal the complex landscape of traditional masculinity and anti-feminism.

13min
September 24, 2023