NO PROMO
Spoiler: Just about everything ever has a dedicated strategy behind it. Ever wondered why lesbians drive Subarus? Or why vibrators were once used to treat "hysteria"? Welcome to No Promo—the show that unpacks the shocking, delightful, and horrifying marketing forces behind why a lot of things in pop culture are “just the way it is” today. From rainbow-washing Pride, to queering wedding traditions, we explore how branding, capitalism, and social norms have shaped the world we live in—especially for LGBTQ+ communities, through a queer lens. Hosted by Lisa Kribs & the team at TGW Studio (a.k.a. The World’s Gayest Marketing Agency), this podcast is where history, marketing, and culture collide.
NO PROMO
Do Vibrators Treat Hysteria?
From “wandering wombs” to “hysteria cures,” the vibrator has an origin story as strange as it is revealing. In this episode, CB, Lisa & Whitney trace how a medical device meant to calm ~unruly~ women became one of the world’s most popular sex toys. Dig into the myths, the marketing, and the messy truth behind vibrators!
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NO PROMO is hosted by Lisa Kribs, CB Brown & Whitney Young
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