Is That Okay?: A Violence Prevention Podcast
Temporada 1
Consent, Communication, and the Influence within Popular Media
por Blackburn Center and University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
In Episode 2 of Is That Okay?, hosts Al Thiel and Sheila Confer from the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg explore consent, communication, and the influence of popular media. What does meaningful consent look like? Why is communication so important? And how do college culture, television, books, movies, and other media shape the way we think about consent, boundaries, and relationships? Al and Sheila examine both positive and problematic examples through discussions of Inside the Manosphere, Ted Lasso, Heated Rivalry, Joe Abercrombie’s The Devils, and There’s Something About Mary. Along the way, they consider how the media we consume can influence our expectations about relationships and create opportunities for conversations about consent. Listen in as they unpack these examples and ask the question at the heart of the podcast: Is That Okay? Listener Discretion: This episode includes discussions of sexual violence and gender-based harm that some listeners may find difficult. Is That Okay? is supported by the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and Blackburn Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Welcome to the first episode of "Is that okay?" In this inaugural episode of Is that okay?, hosts Al Thiel and Sheila Confer from University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg welcome special guest Renee Reitz from Blackburn Center. This first conversation launches a podcast series dedicated to the prevention of sexual violence on college campuses and within the broader community. Renee shares how Blackburn Center provides prevention education, advocacy, and comprehensive services for victims/survivors of gender-based violence. Together, the hosts and guest explore common rape myths that are perpetuated in society and challenge listeners to reflect on behaviors, attitudes, and norms by asking a simple but powerful question: Is that okay? This episode sets the foundation for ongoing dialogue, learning, and action toward creating safer, more respectful communities. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast may be difficult to hear, including sexual violence and gender-based harm. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast is supported by University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and the Blackburn Center of Greensburg, PA