The Subtext: Hookup Culture, Power, and Love

2026-07-22

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What do capitalism and hookup culture have in common? This week, Lee and Savannah unpack the viral Empire State Building skywalker stunt, exploring whether power is inherently corrupting. Lord of the Rings has finally entered the chat! They break down a fascinating view on hookup culture, exploring how capitalism, attachment, purity culture, and our understanding of freedom all shape the way we think about sex and relationships. Things we mentioned in this episode: Do you really have a shirt from your town? Then Lee...

What do capitalism and hookup culture have in common?

This week, Lee and Savannah unpack the viral Empire State Building skywalker stunt, exploring whether power is inherently corrupting. Lord of the Rings has finally entered the chat!

They break down a fascinating view on hookup culture, exploring how capitalism, attachment, purity culture, and our understanding of freedom all shape the way we think about sex and relationships.

Things we mentioned in this episode:

Do you really have a shirt from your town? Then Lee will wear it! Mail it to us: P.O. Box 50652, Nashville, TN 37205

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Skywalkers: A Love Story on Netflix

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Republic by Plato

Colton Barnaby's video on hookup culture

Being Consumed by William T. Cavanaugh

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