Welcome back to Hopecore, your Friday dose of joy, chaos, and standards so high - they built civilization. This week, Liz is joined by feminist scientist and Eve author Cat Bohannon, to unpack why getting the ick might actually be the most important evolutionary trait, how human sexuality fits into the animal kingdom, and if size really matters. From mallard mating routines to the understudied science behind the female body, we’re channeling our inner Darwin with hot, primal takes. If evolution were a man, after this episode, he’d need therapy.

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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.

We’re back this week with the one and only, David Farrier. David is back with Liz to talk about only the most pressing topics - what is the worst date you will ever go on? How old is too old to still be sleeping in a twin bed? And are situationships ever going to work? Each minute is packed with hot takes, iconic boy problems advice, and way too many laughs - you won’t want to miss it.

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Boy Problems LIVE returns to unpack the week with stand-up comedian and writer Jordan Carlos. In true “sleepover during the apocalypse” fashion, Liz and Jordan get into everything from why men can't connect with each other to the "cheerleader effect" in relationships. Jordan shares the real advice that helped save his own marriage when it was genuinely on the brink of divorce — and let’s just say… it’s giving emotional maturity. It’s giving accountability. It’s giving “men CAN evolve???”

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Will you be my valentine? This week on Boy Problems, Liz is unpacking the messiness of dating in 2026, without Cupid’s help, and amidst the apocalypse. Join us for ice cream in bed, ribbon dancing through the chaos, and all of your most pressing boy problems - Valentine’s Day edition. Roses are red, violets are blue, drop a comment with your favorite way to make a neighbor smile, and pay an act of kindness forward, too.

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Welcome back to Boy Problems! This week, Liz is joined by actress, philanthropist, and certified scuba diver Cobie Smulders to talk showering in the dark, using horoscopes to determine compatibility, and secrets of successful long-term relationships. Cobie brings her wisdom, heart, and sense of community to every moment, all topped off with her unmatched sense of humor, and her timeless mom advice. Drop a comment with your way to volunteer (and to meet other hot volunteers while there).

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Chapters

1:30: Do Real Meet-Cutes Even Exist?

6:00 Canadians Go Out of Their Way to be Nice

12:30 Is Cobie Smulders the funniest woman alive?

19:00 Taking a Break from Social Media: The Pros and Cons

23:00 Long-Term Relationships: Can They Get Better with Age?

27:30 How to Keep Your Head Above Water in a Sea of Current Events

32:00 A Brief Dive Into Gen Z Internet Culture

42:00 Boy Problem #1: High School Heartbreak

50:00 Boy Problem #2: Am I Really on My Phone Too Much?

1:01:30 Boy Problem #3: You Don’t Owe Anyone Else Your Story

This week on Boy Problems, Liz sits down with celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton (aka the man behind J.Lo and Kim Kardashian’s most iconic looks) to talk about the power of comebacks and confidence. From breakup bangs to personal branding, Chris breaks down how changing you look - at yourself, and in the mirror - can change how the world sees you, inside and out. Consider this your inspiration for a comeback, no appointment required. 💇‍♀️✨

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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.

Political commentator and YouTuber ‪@keithedwards‬ joins Liz in bed for the very first Boy Problems Live!! Liz and Keith get into it all: their unfiltered takes on monogamy, the lore of Equinox steam rooms (IYKYK), and their dating app profiles. Plus, surprise cameos you did not see coming – a FaceTime from hottie who slid into Keith’s DMs, Liz’s Sundance husband, and a live breakdown of Keith’s Hinge profile. Equal parts cultural commentary and chaos, this episode is exactly what Boy Problems was made for. Our Boy Problems family keeps growing because of you, thank you. Please keep commenting, subscribing, and sharing with a friend or two - it makes all the difference, and helps us compete with the manosphere! 💕Submit your profile for analysis on a live episode of Boy Problems here!Submit your boy problems here! Check out Airplane Mode with Liz Plank on Substack! Follow Keith on Instagram!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.

Welcome back to Boy Problems! This week, we’re diving into the deep, dark, viral corners of male internet culture - from looks-maxing and the manosphere to the truth about every boy’s bedroom. Joined by the expert of all things boy problems, Adam Faze, Liz unpacks how insecurity and the algorithm are shaping a generation of boys, and the pair explore if there is any way out of the manosphere.

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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.