Liz Plank
@feministabulous·11.5K subscribers·675 videos
The Backstreet Boys Are Written by a Woman
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August 19, 2025
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41:58Now PlayingLiz talks about her first humiliationship, and why it wasn’t humiliating at all but actually kind of iconic to care that much and be fully chalant. She also relives the best day of her life: seeing the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere and realizing they are basically the first documented case of men written by a woman. And because the patriarchy is still with us, Liz answers a listener question about how to date in 2025 when everything is hell. Please keep sending us your boy problems we love reading them! 💕
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Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, international bestselling author, and producer of several critically acclaimed digital series at Vox Media and NBC News. She currently hosts Boy Problems, a podcast that tackles love, masculinity, dating disasters, and life’s biggest questions.
Her widely celebrated book, For The Love of Men: A Vision for Mindful Masculinity, became an international sensation, captivating readers across the globe. Praised for its bold exploration of modern masculinity, it has been featured in iconic publications such as Vogue, Esquire, Playboy, ELLE, GQ, and has earned thoughtful coverage on NPR, The Washington Post, and MSNBC. Its impact transcended borders, sparking vital conversations about the future of gender and identity.
Liz’s groundbreaking journalism has garnered widespread acclaim, earning her a spot on Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list, as well as recognition as one of Mediaite’s Most Influential in News Media and Marie Claire’s Most Powerful Women. Adding to her global impact, she was honored as one of the World’s Most Influential People in Gender Policy by Apolitical, cementing her status as a trailblazer in shaping the future of gender equality.
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