Alysa’s friend, Sam, returns to the podcast to discuss John and Lorena Bobbitt. In June 1993, Lorena cut her husband’s penis off in response to a history of domestic violence. The events of the night are laid out as well as they discuss the humor and media frenzy surrounding the case, the trials, the impact of a “Battle of the Sexes,” and the missed opportunity to talk more about domestic violence  All sources are located in show notes and any images will be posted on Instagram.

Start Times for Episode: Tea Recs (7:27), Case Begins (10:05), John's Trial (34:00), Lorena's Trial (51:00), Aftermath (1:12:04), Further Discussion (1:23:27), Media Recs (1:51:54)

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Adagio Lemon Meringue Green = https://www.adagio.com/green/lemon_meringue_green.html

Tazo Zen = https://www.tazo.com/us/en/products/tea-bags/zen.html

Media Discussed or Recommended!

I Was Lorena Bobbitt = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11859524/

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_EVR1fI68o

Jackson Katz Ted Talk (Violence Against Women – It’s a Men’s Issue) = https://www.ted.com/talks/jackson_katz_violence_against_women_it_s_a_men_s_issue/up-next?language=en 

Lorena (Amazon) = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgczWr9Vqm8

Schitt’s Creek = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/

Will & Grace = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_%26_Grace

Sources from this Episode!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_and_Lorena_Bobbitt

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/30/arts/television/lorena-bobbitt-documentary-jordan-peele.html

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/06/lorena-bobbitt-john-wayne-bobbitt-25-years

https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/a32618234/where-is-lorena-bobbitt-now-interview-update/

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/1993/11/lorena-bobbitt-interview-sex-lies-carving-knife

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWfFS9E_UJ4&list=PLQOa26lW-uI_Ujicg1-Lr3tda6ELi7sTB&index=3

https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2019-01/04-the-bobbitts-love-hurts