You Can Call Me, Karen
You Can Call Me Karen is caught in the middle—too young for Gen X, too tired for Gen Z. Hosted by Manni, Steph, and Karen, three sharp-tongued friends raised on dial-up tones and Dawson’s Creek, the show unpacks the pop culture that shaped the ‘90s and early 2000s. With wit and candor, they dissect the contradictions of coming of age in that era, never afraid to channel their inner Karen if it means saying the quiet parts out loud. No advice, just real talk: a bold, funny, side-eye-laced ride through nostalgia, modern womanhood, and the messiness in between.
You Can Call Me, Karen
Dance Part 2: The Seductive Sweetness of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
Welcome to episode 8 of the You Can Call Me Karen Podcast! This week we will dive into the seductive toxicity surrounding America’s Sweethearts, The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Beneath their flawless appearances lies a deeper conversation about body image, diet culture, and the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on women in the public eye. Tune in to hear expert insight from Registered Dietician, owner and founder of Aligned Nutrition, Erica Butler. Together, we will share personal stories, and a critical analysis of how the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reflect larger cultural conversations about appearance, identity, and the toxic influence of unrealistic beauty standards in the entertainment industry.
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
Links to sources referenced in this episode:
Netflix DCC series:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81685878
The Ugly Process of Turning Beautiful Women Into Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
