Rosemary Cusson-O'Brien and Hope Collins
A Vague Knowledge of Everything
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In this episode, Rosy breaks down the story of the birth of her daughter. This is for all the people out there who want to hear more about the process of birth than "It's a miracle" and "It's all worth it in the end!" We talk about how her indu
Rosy just had her baby, and she wants to talk about induction! In this episode, we discuss many methods that induce labor, or claim to. From pineapple and red raspberry leaf tea to Cervidil and Pitocin, we cover the way that labor is induced in
In this episode, Hope tells us the stories of getting each of her IUDs. What it's supposed to be like, what it was like for her, and why it's still her preferred method of birth control!
Surprise! You can get free stuff for being pregnant! In this episode, we mostly talk about free welcome boxes connected to registries, how to get a free pump, should you need or want one, and where to look for new but reduced price baby gear. P
In this episode, we discuss the basics of a prenatal appointment: Why are they always doing urine and blood tests? What do they test for, and why? What can you expect from a midwife or OB? Rosy didn't know any of this before pregnancy, and no
This is part one of our pregnancy series. It was going to be one episode, but it turns out Rosy has a lot to say. In this episode, we talk about the reasons to use inclusive language when talking about pregnancy, what that really sounds like, a
Hope's mom joins us once again to talk about the origins of Christmas! Dr. Collins is a professor of Sacred Scriptures at Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Pittsburgh, PA. Happy Holidays from A Vague Knowledge of Ever
This episode is a discussion of the story A Christmas Carol, the history and context in which it was written, and the contradictory values of its writer, Charles Dickens. We also thought it would be fun to share our dream casting choices!
Tipping, like many customs in the US, has roots in racism. Strange, but true. And today, tips do not function as extra money for a job well done, as many people believe. Rather, they are factored into the equation as part of a tipped worker's o
Paris Hilton is one of the many people who are coming forward with claims of abuse they experienced as children and teens at residential "schools" and "treatment programs" in Utah. These allegations of abuse are widespread and very upsetting, b
In this episode we discuss the few instances where Halloween candy has been tampered with, and spoiler alert: There has never been a verified instance of anyone giving out cannabis edibles in the history of the United States! To explain why th
In this episode, we talk about the way therapy and therapists are portrayed (often incorrectly) in TV and other media. Specific examples include House, This is Us, 50/50, The Haunting of Hill House, Ted Lasso, and Life in Pieces.
After learning so many negative things about the Olympics, we decided it was time to focus on some good stuff. In this episode, we tell some uplifting stories about Olympians standing up for themselves and each other, even when it might result
This episode is about the history of abortion in the United States, and it may surprise you. It turns out abortion has only fairly recently become taboo in US history (even in religious communities). Given this historical background, we also di
In this episode, we discuss how many Olympians, particularly women, are exploited and pitted against each other in ways that have nothing to do with their chosen sports. From Surya Bonaly's amazing and illegal backflip, to Tonya Harding's vilif
Tom Cruise smiles a lot, but that doesn't mean he's a very nice dude. Over the past few years, we've learned some things that make us want this man to be de-platformed. From the company he keeps, to allegations of of creepy arranged relationshi
Hope got angry while watching one of the versions of Mulan, and we decided that we had to talk about it! We'll be comparing and contrasting symbolism, themes, feminism (or lack thereof) in both movies, plus much more! Disclaimer: Neither of us
In this episode, Hope gives us a brief overview of how completely messed up the Olympics are (and always have been). For a very long time, the Olympics have ignored political violence in their host countries, caused massive destruction to the p
This episode is a quick run through of the laws and attitudes around cannabis use in the US after the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act through today. It is by no means comprehensive, rather it is an overview of how attitudes towards cannabis have changed
In our previous MLM episode, we went over the structure of multi level marketing companies, the insidious ways they target and mislead vulnerable groups, and some of the people who sing their praises. This episode, we will be providing examples
This episode discusses multi-level marketing companies. We go over the differences between MLMs and Pyramid Schemes, the problematic structures that often lead to people going into debt, and profile just a few of the ardent supporters of this b
In honor of Father's day, this episode is all about fatherhood and masculinity. Hope's dad, Mark, tells us all about his experiences with fatherhood, and how how raising three daughters shaped him into the man he is today. And stay tuned until
In this episode, we invite Hope's ex-boyfriend (AKA husband), Griffin, and our good friend Rob, to talk to us about gatekeeping as it relates to video games and gaming culture. We discuss the reasons people gatekeep, the harm it does, the impli
This episode was meant to be two parts, but the editing didn't seem to work out, so its coming at you as a supersized podcast. First we discuss Gwyneth Paltrow, the origin of Goop, and its meteoric rise. Then we take the second half to talk abo
In this episode, we discuss the early use of cannabis in the US and the overt racism that led to its prohibition. Its a pretty wild ride, and Harry Anslinger is at wheel. Join us for a dive into the origins of the United States' embarrassing an
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