Binchtopia
Julia Hava & Eliza McLamb
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Julia is joined by artist and candlelight devotee Roxy Jamin for an illuminating episode examining The Big Light. Together, the girlies explore how modern LED lighting and the death of neon have slowly divorced us from nature, mystery, and the romance of the hearth, while keeping us trapped in a world of endless noon. Digressions include the shame of using an Instagram Reel as a flashlight, the false promise of a pink drill, and the occasional need to admire the Amish.
This episode was produced by Julia Hava and edited by Livi Burdette.
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Roxy's Website: https://rjamin.net/
SOURCES
ATTENTION AND DISTRACTION IN THE LIGHTING OF WORK-PLACES
Catching the Light: The Entwined History of Light and Mind
Fading glory: the fight to save Hong Kong's beloved neon signs
Home lighting: In defense of "The Big Light."
Humans perceive flicker artifacts at 500 Hz
Last Call for Neon in New York City
Life before artificial light | Life and style | The Guardian
Psychological processes influencing lighting quality
Psychology of Light: How Light Influences the Health and Psyche
The Difference Between Halogen and LED Lights in Surgical Rooms
The History of Fluorescent Lights
The Social History of Lighting
Thousands of drivers sign petition calling for ban on 'blinding' vehicle headlights.
Reporting live from the newly DIY'ed stu, Julia is joined by beautiful Nick, the king of DIY, to chart the chaotic history of "doing it yourself." From ancient Greeks assembling Ikea-style furniture to TikTokers accidentally creating mustard gas in their homes, they uncover how the urge to DIY is fundamentally human. Along the way, they discuss Victorian men who couldn't do shit, 1950s dads working through PTSD by tinkering in their garages, the health benefits of working with your hands, and the scientific proof that gay people are superior at home improvement.
Digressions include Nick's evil brother's latest crimes against humanity, the life-saving potential of eliminating daylight savings times, and a new candy that awakens something ancient within us.
This episode was produced by Julia Hava and edited by Livi Burdette.
To support the podcast on Patreon and access 50+ bonus episodes, mediasodes, and more, visit patreon.com/binchtopia and become a patron today.
SOURCES
A brief history of DIY, from the shed to the maker movement | Science Museum
A New Generation of Influencers Has Discovered DIY on a Tiny Budget
Barry Bucknell | | The Guardian
Despite a Pandemic Remodeling Boom, Aging US Homes Require Additional Investment
Dig for Victory! New histories of wartime gardening in Britain - ScienceDirect
Do It Yourself...and the Movement Beyond Capitalism
Do-It-Yourself: Constructing, Repairing and Maintaining Domestic Masculinity
First episode of Bucknell's House
Homeownership by Selected Demographic and Housing Characteristics
How the lesbian squats of London Fields influenced queer DIY culture
In These D.I.Y. Groups, 'You Don't Have to Prove That You Belong' - The New York Times
Man makes nuclear reactor in garage
Men change tires: Lesbians unfazed by flat packs
The King of D.I.Y. Dwellings - The New York Times
The Strange Allure of Watching Other People Tear Up Their Homes - The New York Times
Think DIY Saves Money? Here's What Really Happened When I Tried It
Understanding the do-it-yourself consumer: DIY motivations and outcomes | AMS Review
This week, Julia is joined by internet advicestress Eli Rallo to chart the history of the advice column. From Victorian agony aunts to the iconic twin-sister rivals Ann Landers and Dear Abby, they follow how advice became both moral instruction and mass entertainment. Plus, the girlies weigh in on history's biggest dilemmas, like: is a ginger man doomed to be single forever? Is my dog gay? And is my hot wife allowed to be naked in our own home? Digressions include crowdfunding therapy for trauma candy salad victims, the female urge to visit a psychic, and advice for living your most slayful life.
Check out Eli's new book: Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?
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