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True Friends

True Friends

Written by: Kate Vancil & Elizabeth Bradshaw
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an everyday ethics podcast where two true friends discuss the complexities of the everyday decisions we all have to make. From beauty standards to politics, we’re bringing you our hot takes on modern debates and arguing the way only true friends do.


Disclaimer: We acknowledge that we are two white women with our own experiences of identity and privilege and we recognize that this positionality gives us blind spots in these conversations. That being said, this is not a "both sides" podcast and you will never catch us debating human rights, defending billionaires, or justifying hate.


Email us: truefriendspod@gmail.com

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Episodes
  • Episode 21: Is it pick-me behavior to marry a murderer?

    Episode 21: Is it pick-me behavior to marry a murderer?
    May 26 2026

    Kate and EB discuss the cost of male attention when it comes to the safety of women. Our artifact this week is the Netflix documentary "Should I Marry a Murderer?" We debate our opinions about the pressure society puts on women to be chosen by a man, the responsibility of women when it comes to breaking out of the cycle, and the many ways in which the justice system fails victims in their time of need.

    Sources:

    • Netflix Series: Should I Marry a Murderer?
    • Should I Marry a Murderer? Reddit thread

    Questions? Compliments? Criticisms? Email us at: truefriendspod@gmail.com
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    55 mins
  • Episode 20: Should we stop watching Euphoria?

    Episode 20: Should we stop watching Euphoria?
    May 12 2026

    Kate and EB discuss the ethics of the third season of Euphoria and its creator. We look at research, online discourse, and examine our own opinions about the objectification of women, the beauty standards set for women through shows like this one, and whether Sydney Sweeney has completely sold out.

    Sources:

    • Euphoria on HBO Max
    • Sam Levinson Wikipedia Page
    • Sam Levinson NYT Article
    • Euphoria's Descent Into Hell (Fry, 2026)
    • A Guide to 'Euphoria' Creator Sam Levinson's Many Controversies (Sager, 2023)
    • Instagram Video from @ebonywarriorstudios1

    Questions? Compliments? Criticisms? Email us at: truefriendspod@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 19: Should I be a Belieber?

    Episode 19: Should I be a Belieber?
    Apr 28 2026

    Kate and EB discuss the ethics of speculating on your favorite celebrity, if a woman could have her own Bieberchella and if celebrities owe us a performance. We look at research, online discourse, and examine our own opinions about the value of bringing back the hair swoop.

    Sources:

    • Justin Bieber's Coachella performance wasn’t ‘lazy’ – and actually references 50 years of music history (Callander, 2026)
    • Parasocial Relationships: The Nature of Celebrity Fascinations
    • Justin Bieber Wikipedia Page
    • Coachella Wikipedia Page
    • Justin Bieber Performance Coachella 2026
    • Sabrina Carpenter House Tour Coachella 2026
    • Sabrina Carpenter Espresso Coachella 2026
    • Sabrina Carpenter Sugar Talking Coachella 2026
    • TikTok by newagentp
    • TikTok by dijangostruth
    • TikTok by notwildlin
    • TikTok by baileymacconnell
    • TikTok by meechski
    • Reddit thread: Justin Bieber in a cult

    Questions? Compliments? Criticisms? Email us at: truefriendspod@gmail.com
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    59 mins
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