The Dick Effect
The Dick Effect is a podcast that aims to decode the language of our society.
Our everyday language is peppered with phrases that we don't think about before using. Whether it's men to women, women to women, men to men, people to people, there are dick things that we say to each other. We want to talk about this language, look at where it comes from and ask you all, just take a second to think about what it means to you before you use it again.
Women swearing is so unladylike!
Boys will be boys!
Ah give us a smile love!
I'm not like other girls!
You'll feel different when it's your own!
Grow some balls man!
Are you on your period or something?
Girls with tattoos are sluts!
She's just a prick tease!
What were you wearing?
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
Going Viral, the Strangest of Things
In this episode, Abigail unpacks what it's like to go viral. A video on her science-themed TikTok blew up, clocking up 1 million in less than a week.
We talk about how misinformation is amplified by t…
Let's let go of the F*uckery with a meditation (Again)
This is a repost!
We are taking a break from our usual schedule because life is pretty lifey, so we are practicing what we preach and doing some well needed self-care.
Megan is going to lead us throug…
Gatekeeping & Fandoms
Toxic fandoms, gatekeepers of pop culture, gamergate and celebrity crushes gone bad. This week we're looking at the dangers of fandoms and the level some people will go to out of loyalty to their obs…
Dick Picks #14: Pressies, platty jubes, vajay-jays & science trolls
It's our June Dick Picks!
It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!
This time we rant about life, celebrations, downstairs bits and trolls:
- Why do only matchings and hatchings get press…
Fast Fashion
This months DCK effect is about Fast Fashion
We talk about how we are F-ing up the planet and people's mental and physical health all to wear some threads. Why is fashion so quick? What's going on wit…
Dick Picks #13: Body autonomy, trials by media and girl nerds
It's our May Dick Picks!
It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!
This week all the stuff we've got rant at is to do with being a woman. But there's a lot to F'ing rant about! Have yo…
Like Culture
This months DCK effect is Like Culture.
We talk through the evolution of the like button, the dawn of influencer culture and the pressures today to be a 'brand'. How have we coped in this new age whe…
Dick Picks #12: Slaps, celeb spawn & Tik Tok tat
It's our April Dick Picks!
It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!
Our smorgasbord from the interwebs and celebrity culture includes:
- Why resilience and strength can be bullshit
- The Os…
Grief & Bereavement
Considering that death is the one sure thing in life, our society is pretty rubbish at talking about it, and it's terrible at supporting the bereaved. This episode looks at why people are so uncomfor…
Dick Picks #11: A Kardashian sandwich
It's our March Dick Picks!
It's time for a round of what's going on in society today!
Our smorgasbord from the interwebs and celebrity culture includes:
- Kim Kardashian and the dangerous environment th…
Gaslighting
Gaslighting has become an urbanised term in our society. Anytime somebody lies or misleads the truth we accuse them of gaslighting us. But what does the term actually mean and where does it come from…
Dick Picks #10: Birds aren't real!
It's our February Dick Picks!
It's time for a round of what's going on in society today! Cressida is out, but Boris is still in; Florida is being a total dick with their 'don't say gay' bill; Leather…
Oi Ginger!
What is red hair, and why do people comment on it so much?
Where do ginger stereotypes come from, and why do people bang on about our pubes so much!?!
Megan (our resident ginger whinger) talks us throu…
Dick Picks #9: New years dicks!
Welcome back everyone!
We've had a holiday break, Megz caught the 'rona, Abi made it through the exam period and the world is still full of dicks. Yes, while we wanted to start the new year on a posi…
Special: Review of 2021
Welcome to our special Dick Picks episode! Where we chat about 2021 and lots of the dickish things that have happened (and some good things too)
Some of the topics are:
- Texas and the bin fire
- Lil Nas X …
Dick Picks #8: We can be dicks too!
Welcome to our Dick Picks episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet (and real life) the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
It's a nasty place…
Are you a virgin?
Women, protect your virginity! Men, get rid of it as quick as you can!
How can we possibly encourage young people to create healthy, consensual and mutually satisfying relationships when we treat the…
Dick Picks #7: Brian May be talking tosh
Welcome to our Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content, we'll bring some stories from the internet (and real life) the good, the bad and the downright ugly.
It's a nasty place…
Weight loss, kindness and consistency with Martyna Baker
Our next special guest is the amazing (and very funny) Martyna Baker who lost 100lbs in 2020. She tells us about her weight loss journey, and how being kind to herself and eating the foods that she e…
Special: Let go of the F*ckery Meditaton with Megan
Welcome to our Micro-Dick episode! Every two weeks, in between our main content.
We are taking a break from our usual Micro-Dick this week because life is pretty lifey, so we are practicing what we pr…