Voluntary Vixens
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 32 ratingsVoluntary Vixens is a podcast offering a unique and female perspective into society, culture, and politics from a voluntary point of view. Jessie and Maddie want to tear down the barriers to freedom by keeping the discussion sane, peaceful and most importantly voluntary.
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Episodes
Episode 17 - So What if I’m a Truther?
September 21, 2019 13:38 - 127 MBMaddie and Jessie reflect on the anniversary of 9/11. They talk about America before and after the horrific attack, how American foreign policy may have played a role and how the official 9/11 government story doesn’t add up. Have all the changes our government has made since 9/11 made us any safer?
Episode 16 - Smells Like White Privilege
September 16, 2019 13:38 - 143 MBThat’s right, you do smell white privilege. And it’s lavender scented. Maddie and Jessie talk about everyone’s favorite -ism, laying out how the left tends to find racism in every nook and cranny and how in response, many on the right decide that it actually doesn’t exist. Per usual, they’re both wrong, and we try and show that middle ground where a rational person might find themselves.
Episode 15 - Yoga is for Libertarians
September 05, 2019 13:38 - 91.6 MBMaddie takes the lead on this solo-sode to reflect on her time and experience in the yoga community, and discusses how much of a disparity there is between the yogic values and actual political stances of "peace&love" members of the yoga community. This is just an introductory episode to the idea that she'd love to explore and discuss further down the line (after more preparation and self-study!) but touches on how she believes the practice of yoga is truly in line with libertarian and volunt...
Episode 14 - Gun Control is THOT Control
September 04, 2019 13:38 - 133 MBIn light of the recent headline-news mass shootings, the Vixens take the time to talk about gun control and gun culture. Maddie and Jessie give a breakdown as to how the main two political/ideological wings differ from one another, and where us "small L" libertarians tend to fit.
Episode 13 - There's No Place Like Home
August 08, 2019 13:38 - 146 MBMaddie's back on American soil and she and Jessie pick up where they left off. They discuss the best and worst things about traveling to foreign countries, discuss what Maddie experienced in both Scotland and Ireland, American exceptionalism and what Maddie sees as the "Great" in the MAGA Mentality. They also reflect on the importance of knowing your surroundings while traveling, understanding the context you're there within, appreciating that cultures do vary and can be very different from o...
Episode 12 - He’s Bad, She’s Bad, We’re All Bad
August 01, 2019 18:40 - 76.6 MBJessie quips back on those who are quick to claim victim blaming for "victims" of their own bad judgement. Use good judgement. Don’t put yourself in vulnerable situations and do research before you travel.
Episode 11 - Conversation with a Public School Teacher
July 24, 2019 15:46 - 161 MBJessie is going solo because Maddie decided Ireland and scotland is more exciting than podcasting. Jessie sits down with a local public school teacher to discuss what issues she faces under the weight of the all powerful department of education. We discuss standardized testing, state standards, how terrible meetings are, how terrible parents are, vouchers and teachers unions. We also touch on behavioral issues with students and prevalence of child abuse by teachers. There was so much to talk...
Episode 10 - Why Can't We Be Friends?
July 16, 2019 01:05 - 130 MBIt’s been a while, but now they’re back! Jessie and Maddie discuss the challenges of being friends with those of differing political opinions. They discuss the do’s and don’ts of how to keep it sane, keep it peaceful and keep it voluntary.
Episode 9 - Bishes Be Cray
June 22, 2019 01:05 - 123 MBMaddie and Jessie discuss the other side of the male-female coin and really lay into our fellow females with some tough love, discussing how feminism has changed over the past few decades, cross-generationally, and where it has left us all today. We talk about the role of the females in their families, workplace, communities, and society generally, and how "doing it on our own" forces us to be more than one person, which stretches us thin, causes resentment, and disrupts the balance we have t...
Episode 8 - The Future is Fatherhood
June 15, 2019 01:05 - 109 MBEpisode eight is all about man love. Especially, the most important role any man will ever take, that of the father. Maddie and Jessie debunk the myth of toxic masculinity and discuss how important it is for men and women to work together and coexist peacefully. They also delve into a discussion about gender roles and how those roles accomplish balance within relationships and families. Other topics include: divorce and custody battles favoring women over men, finding your authentic self, and...
Episode 7 - Educate Yoself (Befo' You Wreck Yoself)
June 06, 2019 01:05 - 106 MBMaddie and Jessie talk this week about how the State uses intelligentsia to push its agenda (which is usually war and divisiveness) and touch on how modern day education is more propaganda than actual learning. Schooling does not equal education, education does not equal intelligence, and intelligence does not determine morality.
Episode 6 - War Is Hell
May 30, 2019 01:05 - 110 MBJessie and Maddie come to you on Memorial Day Weekend to discuss the tragedy and after effects of War. We honor the troops by calling out the warmongers that got us into past foreign interventions and rail against those that only seek to do more. Why not give peace a chance after all this time and all of these lives lost? We're not experts in history or foreign policy, but follow good people that are, and would suggest anyone do the same.
Episode 5 - Legally Addicted to Babies
May 30, 2019 01:03 - 101 MBOn a solo mission, Jessie tackles some controversial topics. she discusses Drug Legalization vs Decriminalization/Addiction and Alabama's heartbeat bill as well as taking listener questions. She brings a unique perspective that stems from her work experience and her religious background but also tries to tie in the voluntary philosophy.
Episode 4 - Word to Yo' Motha
May 20, 2019 01:03 - 56 MBMaddie and Jessie discuss motherhood and femininity within the libertarian paradigm and point out that Alyssa Milano is tacky.
Episode 3 - Don't Ban Me, Bro
May 17, 2019 01:03 - 111 MBJessie and Maddie discuss freedom of speech and the importance of protecting that right. Freedom of speech is a right for everyone, from the worst individual to the most inspiring. If we ever hope to have a sane, peaceful and voluntary society, then we have to have open discourse.
Episode 2 - Show Us on This Doll Where You Were Oppressed
May 06, 2019 01:03 - 101 MBIn this episode we discuss female oppression and the differences between being oppressed in the United States (or the West in general) and what oppression really means in third world countries. We discuss articles that we have found that highlight the differences between what third wave feminism construes as female oppression and the ACTUAL oppression that women experience in countries in other parts of the world. Enjoy or not, it’s always your choice.