CiTR -- Lady Radio: Recent Episodes
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In an interview lead by Lady Radio host Alex de Boer, UBC film studies graduate Molly Lewis discusses her honours thesis: "The Circuitry of Memory: Time and Space in Mad Men." With topics of discussion ranging from Bergson's theories on memory to whether or not the show finale should be read pessimistically, Molly and Alex explore Mad Men's importance as quality TV in the age of Netflix.
On this episode of Lady Radio, Alex de Boer and Amanda Haw talk mental health. They delve into their own experiences with vulnerability on social media and in social situations. Alex and Amanda also reach out to a friend, getting his take on how gender socialization impacts male vulnerability.
Two young women -- often found preparing for their eventual retirement in Florida by drinking excessively and singing Margaritaville at karaoke parties -- gab about buying their first drone, receiving encouraging dad-texts, and being the victim of bizarre pick up lines.
Issa, Rachel, and Cloé discuss what it means to be an ally to feminism and other impacted groups. We touch on a wide-range of topics including gender roles, LGBTQIA+ issues, and activism on social media.
Rachel and guest Leila Farley have a discussion about their experience as cooks in professional kitchens. We share our kitchen stories, the pleasures and struggles of working as cooks, and our experience as women in a male-dominated industry.
Tune in for a Collection of Vancouver's Best Journalism, as told by Elan Fortin and Alex de Boer.
In light of Asian Heritage Month, the Asian-Canadian folks of Lady Radio celebrate their heritage. Rachel interviews UBC Creative Writing professor Jackie Wong about her recent contribution to Ricepaper Magazine -- an Asian Canadian arts and culture publication -- and her experience as an Asian-Canadian. We end with a discussion on our experience as Asian-Canadians and what our Asian heritage means to us.
Paula interviews South African writer and UBC alumnus Maneo Mohale about her work and her recent presentation at EMMAtalks. We then share music created by female singer-songwriters including the Vancouver hip-hop group Laydy Jams and Canadian folk singer Basia Bulat.
This week, we'll be playing an interview by Rob Csernyik, from CKXU, 88.3FM at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta. Recently, Rob had the opportunity to interview Linda Christina Redgrave, complainant one in the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trials that took place this February 2016. They talk about her decision to wave her publication ban, her experience with the justice system, and a new initiative she put forward to support survivors of sexual violence, comingforward.ca.
For the last official pre-summer episode, Lady Radio hangs out and chats about love and dating.
We dip our toes into the wacky world of cyber-representation. Janine Frei Njootli from the ReMatriate Collective joins us in-studio to talk about the reclamation of indigenous representations in the media, and we discuss our own feelings around the second world of Social Media
Talking with local lady artist dynamos. Slam Poet and Artistic Director of Verses Festival Jillian Christmas phones in to talk about the festival and the Vancouver poetry scene. UBC Prof and visual artist Christine D'Onofrio talks art and feminism.
Katie interviews Allison Brewer about abortion rights in New Brunswick, followed by a round-table discussion about birth control.
We talk about body image - featuring an interview with Alexa Mazarello of the BodyThoughts art project and an open conversation around body image in our lives.
Talking about periods! We interview artists Sara Levy and Jackie Dives and have a chat about the wild world of menstruation.
We get real on mental health - featuring an on-air interview with PTSD and trauma Therapist Tracy Joy and a guided meditation from Cassandra Rodgers, and the Lady Radio-ers talk about their experiences with mental health and what we can do to break down the stigma surrounding it.
We get into the nitty gritty of the tattoo life. Featuring an in-studio interview with Alison Woodward of The Fall Tattooing.
Just in time for post-Oscars season, we talk all about the film industry. Featuring an interview with Toronto's Drunk Feminist Films and a roundtable chat about women and diversity in film.
Maggie and Elizabeth talk about Women in Comedy! Featuring interviews with Syrup Trap writer and stand-up comedian Winnie Code and comic and producer of "Rape is Real and Everywhere" Heather Jordan Ross.
Lady Radio-ers Cassandra and Elizabeth review conceptual entrepreneur Martine Syms' recent presentation and talk, and feature an interview with French-Algerian choreographer Nacera Belaza.
We feature an interview with UBC Poetry Professor Sheryda Warrener, hear some live poetry from local slam poet Mariah Dear, and share some of our favourite poems!
We interview the directors of UBC V-Day 2016 and have the first edition of the Lady Radio Book Club with the Collected Stories of Lydia Davis.
We chat with Ashley Bentley, Manager of UBC's Sexual Assault Support Centre about Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Dora Dubber teaches us about Denim Day with her little sister, and Paula and Jules fill us in on the Vancouver Women's Poetry Slam Championships.
Learn more about SAAM: http://students.ubc.ca/livewell/topics/sexual-assault/sexual-assault-awareness-month
and visit the SASC's website here: http://amssasc.ca/
We feature an interview with Lesley from Vancouver's feminist sex-positive sex toy shop Womyn's Ware, and a roundtable about female sexuality led by Emma Kuntz.
For the Trans Day of Remembrance, we talk about allyship, solidarity, and play tunes by exclusively trans and genderqueer folks.
Coverage of LGBTQ+ education initiative Out in Schools and interview with local musician Sarah Jickling, with tunes to warm your cold November toes.
Callie interviews Ms. Represent. Dhrubaa and Claire talk about "Water Witching." Also we played some FemCon tunes.
Join the members of CiTR's Women's Collective for their first-ever show! Featuring intros, Halloween talk, and a review of Vancouver Writer's Fest.