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Sep 29 2015

Chuck and Josh Make It Through Female Puberty

54 min 4 movies discussed
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In part two of the SYSK puberty saga, Josh and Chuck venture into new territory as they explore all of the amazing changes girls face when they come of age.

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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the biological and emotional journey of female puberty, breaking down everything from hormonal changes to growth spurts to the onset of menstruation. They explore the five stages of puberty, discuss why girls are entering puberty earlier than in previous generations, and tackle topics like breast development, body changes, and the importance of open communication between parents and daughters. The hosts aim to provide a helpful springboard for family conversations while covering both the physical milestones and emotional challenges that come with this major life transition.


Movies Discussed

Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
1968
★ 6.8
"What happened here? What's going on? Land of the Giants. — Josh referenced this TV show to describe how boys feel when girls suddenly grow taller than them during puberty." — Josh
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
1982 1h 54m
★ 7.2
"AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist — Referenced in an ad for the Hey Dude podcast, comparing the sound of dial-up internet to the movie Poltergeist."
The Kids in the Hall
The Kids in the Hall
1989
★ 7.4
"There was this kids in the hall from years and years and years ago where Dave Foley was the boyfriend with the good attitude towards menstruation — Josh referenced a specific sketch from the comedy show about having a positive attitude towards menstruation." — Josh
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988 1h 44m
★ 7.5
"But like a cartoon growth spurt, like Roger Rabbit growth spurt — Josh compared the rapid and awkward growth spurts during puberty to cartoon-like growth spurts, using Roger Rabbit as an example." — Josh

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