The podcast episodes explore how gender norms and roles have shaped various social and cultural phenomena, from the historical opposition to women's suffrage to the lack of diversity in the world of magic.

In the episode 'The History of Bad Ideas: Anti-Suffragettes', the discussion focuses on the arguments made against giving women the right to vote, which were often rooted in beliefs about the 'natural' differences between men and women and their respective roles in the public and private spheres.

The episode 'Black Girl Magician' delves into the traditional gender dynamics in the magic industry, where the male magician and the objectified female assistant are the default, and how Nicole Cardoza, a Black female magician, aims to challenge and transcend these expectations.