About this episodeThe hosts discuss the history of the modern bra, highlighting Mary Phelps Jacob's 1913 invention as a response…AI summary
The hosts discuss the history of the modern bra, highlighting Mary Phelps Jacob's 1913 invention as a response to the discomfort of corsets, and explore the evolution of women's undergarments from ancient Greece to the present. The conversation also touches on the socio-political context of women's rights, including suffrage and workplace changes during WWI, while maintaining a comedic and often controversial tone regarding gender dynamics.
Key takeaways 5
Mary Phelps Jacob invented the modern bra in 1913 using two silk handkerchiefs and a pink ribbon to avoid corset rods poking through her dress; she sold the patent to Warner Brothers for $15,000.
The transition from corsets to bras was accelerated by World War I, which required metal for battleships (28,000 tons) and necessitated more practical clothing for women entering the workforce.
Ancient Minoan women (from Crete) used bandeau-like supports for athletic activities, suggesting early awareness of breast support, though this practice did not persist widely.
The first sports bra was introduced in 1977, indicating that organized female running and high-impact sports became mainstream much later than male counterparts.
Mary Phelps Jacob co-founded Black Sun Press, which published notable authors like Ernest Hemingway, Anais Nin, and Charles Bukowski.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“She made her first bra she figured out the bra by using two silk handkerchiefs and a pink ribbon she tied them around her her titties”
▶ 46:38Describing the rudimentary but effective invention by Mary Phelps Jacob that started the modern bra industry.
“They made two battleships that the dirty Germans tried to sink and they couldn't um uh two battleships out of 28,000 tons of metal from the corsets”
▶ 32:09Explaining how WWI drove the decline of corsets due to metal rationing for war efforts.
“The first sports bra was in the 1970s in 70 1977 is that wild that is wild is wild the women have only been running since the 1977”
▶ 33:29Highlighting the relatively recent history of specialized athletic support for women.
“She sold it to uh Warner Brothers right you know the movie Company Warner Brother who turned down a pilot of mine so fuck them”
▶ 32:35Yanni P noting the irony that Warner Brothers profited massively from his guest's invention while rejecting his own work.
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0:00Voicemail from Daughter on Thanksgivingchapter4
0:00Family Thanksgiving and Instacart Promotion
2:40Comedy Tour and Upcoming Episodes Discussion
4:36Discussion about Booking Transgender Comedians
5:58Women's Suffrage and Historical Oppression
7:40Misogynistic Views on Women's Rights and Historychapter6
7:40Misogynistic Views on Women's Rights and History
9:31Discussion on Pay Equality and Comedy
10:55Racial Slurs and Cultural Sensitivity
13:03Misogynistic and Racist Comments
14:25Objectifying Women and Making Inappropriate Comments
15:32Social Commentary on Woke Culture
17:19Mary Phelps Jacob Invents Modern Brachapter4
17:19Mary Phelps Jacob Invents Modern Bra
19:20Historical Discussion of Women's Undergarments
21:00Discussion about Bra and Body Shape
22:53Sexual Experiences and Misconceptions
24:49History of Women's Undergarments and Sportschapter3
24:49History of Women's Bras and Sports
27:13Explicit Conversation about Male Genitalia
29:24Mary Phelps Invents Modern Bra Design
31:40The History of the Bra and Women's Empowermentchapter3
31:40Women's Roles in Society and History
33:04History of Bras and Their Importance
34:28Discussion of Attraction and Personal Preferences
36:49Discussion on Open Relationships and Infidelitychapter3
36:49Discussion of Open Marriage and Infidelity
38:28Harry Crosby's Life and Death
39:54Discussion about a Female Author and Publishing
41:26Misogynistic Comments and Women's Monthchapter3
41:26Misogynistic Comments and Complaining About Women
43:06Celebrity Comparison and Compliment Conversation
44:28Conversation about Plans and Personal Life
45:44Female Serial Killers and Women's Historychapter3
45:44Female Serial Killers and Women's History
48:08Abusive and Inappropriate Language Discussion
49:38Mary Phelps Jacob and the Bra Invention
50:49Sexist Comments and Misogyny in a Podcastchapter2
50:49Sexist Comments and Misogyny in a Podcast
52:56Emotional Apology and Gratitude to Partner
54:59Comedy Sketch with Improvisation and Humorchapter3
54:59Comedy Sketch with Improvisation and Humor
56:19Casual Conversation with Friends and Colleagues
57:51Conversation about Friends and Personal Life
59:37Group of Friends Making Funny Conversationschapter2
59:37Conversation at a Social Gathering
1:01:30Explicit Content in a Conversation
1:04:10Complaints about the City and Mayorchapter3
1:04:10Complaints about Mayor and City Conditions
1:06:36Lakeside Maple Trail Mix Promotion
1:08:11Interview with James Elt and James Al Future
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