Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens: Recent Episodes
Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens
We’ve created Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens in hopes of energizing ourselves through feminist discourse in an attempt to build quarantine community during this crazy time! We hope that these conversations will fuel those that listen as well. All views and opinions are our own.
We love the Bachelorette so much we had to recap another season! This time, we’re bringing on one of Nellie’s closest friends, Allie Kauffman, to discuss and analyze Katie Thurston’s season of the Bachelorette! Allie Kauffmann is a therapist at the Renfrew Center of Los Angeles and joins us in discussing the behavior of the Bachelorette and her contestants with a critical and medical eye. From Katie’s “Sex Positive” season to the gaslighting Greg, we cover it all. Don’t forget to give us a follow on Spotify and Instagram ?@feministfiends so you can keep up with the episodes!
We're baaaaack! After a lil hiatus, we're back and better than ever with another episode of Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens! In this week's episode we give y'all a quick ~update~ on our big girl lives, do a pop culture round-up on some current events related to intersectional feminism, and deep dive into the Male Gaze! While we've talked about the Male Gaze before, we've never dedicated a full episode to it, so this week we're talking about it alongside Sir Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Psycho." Don't know what the Male Gaze is? Give this episode a listen! To end on a high note, we wrap up the episode with some feminist wins!! Don't forget to give us a follow here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!!
TW: sexual misconduct, violence
This week’s episode is a special one, as we are celebrating one year of Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens! For this unique episode, we have invited three previous episode guests to partake in some fun segments! In our first segment, superfan Kayla Ucciferri tries to guess each opening drop from random episodes! In our second segment, Kameron Mitchell and Mason Thomas give us their opinions on common meninist ideas and arguments in a segment we’re calling “Feminism is for Everyone.” We had so much fun with these segments and are so grateful and excited to see this podcast continue. Thank you for all the support this past year!
This week we’re taking it all the way back to 1999 in our “Oof, that didn’t age well” series and we’re talking about “Never Been Kissed,” a romantic comedy directed by Raja Gosnell and starring Drew Barrymore. The movie follows Josie Geller, a 25-year-old copy editor who has never had a real relationship or a real opportunity at her dream of being a reporter, until her editor-in-chief assigns her to report undercover at a high school to help parents become more aware of their children’s lives. We’re joined by our pal and former classmate Morgan Jennings to unpack “Never been Kissed” and its plot holes, problematic storylines, and of course, how it did not age well (and TBH, was never good in the first place). Don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
Keeping in the rhythm of recent weeks, we’re diving into a newer movie today! We’re talking about “I Care a Lot,” a 2020 American dark humor film written and directed by J. Blakeson that was released on Netflix this past February. The film follows a court-appointed guardian who seizes the assets of elderly people for her own, only for her to get mixed up with a dangerous gangster. Tune in as we discuss “girlboss feminism,” representation of female villains, and how Nellie almost got wrapped up in an MLM when she was in college -- eek! As with our recent episodes, we start up top with some current events updates and organization spotlights (3:03), and then we dive into this week’s pop culture pick (5:42). Don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
Jumping back into our series “Oof, that didn’t age well,” we are finally talking about the iconic and well-known chick flick, “How to Lose a Guy in 10 days.” Starring Kate Hudson and Matthew Mcconnahay, this 2003 romantic comedy follows a relationship where the two characters simultaneously attempt to trick the other into dating for different reasons. While this movie was a classic during our middle school years, it no longer holds the same humor and value as it once did. Listen along as we discuss the use of the “cool girl” trope, how the movie embodies stereotypical gender norms and expectations, and whether or not “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” is a feminist movie. We’ll share some action items at the top of the episode before diving in. Don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
Refreshing our palate after last week’s first installment of “Oof, that didn’t age well,” this episode we are discussing the new Netflix original movie, “Moxie.” Directed by Amy Poehler, from the book by Jennifer Mathieu, and starring a stellar young cast, Moxie follows the story of a group of young women attempting to fight the patriarchy from the confinement of their own high school. The main character Vivan publishes a zine anonymously that ends up circulating around the school and starts a revolution. We discuss how the movie accurately portrays sexism in high school, how male characters are presented, and how the movie portrays young women and intersectional feminism. Hear some current events updates at the top of the episode (1:35), and then we dive into the movie (4:52)! Don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
Starting off our series of “Oof, that didn’t age well,” we discuss a favorite of our middle school days, John Tucker Must Die. With an all-star cast and an iconic soundtrack, this movie focuses on four girls and their plan to break the heart of their high school’s most notorious player. While it was a classic in 2006, this beloved teen comedy has gotten worse with time. While attempting to paint a picture of “girl power,” it, in turn, does the opposite. Listen along as we discuss what this movie did wrong if it did anything right, and how watching it through a feminist lens has shaped our understanding of the story. We ask the age-old question “Is John Tucker Must Die a feminist movie?” and also recognize, “Oof, that did not age well.” Hear us share some advocacy opportunities at the top of the episode (5:42), and dive into our movie unpacking (11:18)! Don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
We are finally discussing Nellie’s favorite guilty pleasure show this week as we tackle the iconic yet at times controversial, “Glee.” Joined by our good friend Amelia Shane, we dive into the good, the bad and everything in between in this classic TV Show. We examine the show’s representation of identities in a high school setting and its stereotypes, the show’s relationship with masculinity, and the different perspectives Glee brings us throughout its run from 2009 to 2015. Furthermore, we conclude if Glee is a feminist TV show or not, and the answer might just surprise you. As always, follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
This week, we’re discussing the Emmy dominating and fan-favorite show, “Schitt’s Creek.” Written by father-son duo Dan and Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” is a sitcom that follows a family that lost their wealth and was forced to relocate to Schitt’s Creek, a tiny town in the middle of nowhere that they had originally purchased as a joke. This week we are joined by one of Pate’s pals and high school ex boyfriend (check out our “To All the Boys” ep for the tea!), Mason Thomas (@headcasetheband @junonia.music)! Tune in as we unpack character growth throughout the series, representation of LGBTQ+ characters, and the absence of toxic masculinity in “Schitt’s Creek.” As always, follow us here on Spotify and Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss a new episode!
It’s been just over two weeks since the New York Times’ documentary “Framing Britney Spears” was released on Hulu, so of course, we’re unpacking it on the pod! Join us as we think critically about how young celebrities are treated by modern media, the utter misogyny that Britney Spears faced and continues to face, how we as a society view celebrities and mental health, and what the heck a conservatorship is. We also talk about our personal love for the Princess of Pop herself and share our favorite songs. Watch the doc, listen to the pod, and join the movement! Don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode! #FreeBritney
Prompted by the release of the third movie, we decided to discuss the teen rom-com trilogy, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Written by Sofia Alvarez, starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo, TATBILB was originally a book trilogy written by Jenny Han. The trilogy was praised for its representation and for putting a fresh spin on the classic rom-com. We discuss if the romantic relationships showcased in the trilogy are healthy, the different character tropes, mansplaining, the power of communication, female friendships, and of course, we ask the age old question “Is it feminist?” Don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
We are finally covering an all time favorite of ours, the iconic “Mean Girls!” Written and directed by Tina Fey and starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and Amanda Seyfried, “Mean Girls” is a pop culture phenomenon that is considered one of the most quotable movies of all time. This week, we’re joined by our dear friend and scholar, and TBH personal role model of ours, Margaret Blackerby! Join us as we talk about the “Mean Girl trope,” think about mean girls in other forms of pop culture and IRL, and so much more! As always, don’t forget to give us a follow here on Spotify and on instagram @feministfiends so you never miss an episode!
Breaking our Netflix Binge trend, this week we are tackling the classic rom-com, “10 Things I Hate About You.” This 1999 adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew attempts to cancel out the sexist history of the story with 1990’s feminism and character arcs. Written by Karen McCullah and Kristen Smith, “10 Things I Hate About You” follows a relationship between sisters, the reality of peer pressure, white feminism, opinionated female characters, and many other topics of conversation. We’re joined by another Sewanee Women’s and Gender Studies scholar and good friend Emily Cate as we dive into the question of whether this classic romantic comedy has stood the test of time to be a feminist movie. As always, listen to the end of the episode for an action item from us and our person of the week, and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @feministfiends.
Continuing on our trend of Netflix originals, this week we’ve tackled the popular mini series, “The Queen’s Gambit.” Based on the novel of the same name by Walter Tevis, “The Queen’s Gambit” follows a young girl’s astonishing talent for chess while she battles addiction, identity struggles, and a male-dominant field We discuss the topics of mental health struggles, the characteristics of a female genius character trope, the “Girl, watch out! trope, and other issues the series brings to light. At the end of the episode we answer the age old question, “Is the Queen’s Gambit Feminist?” ...and the answer might not be as easy as you think. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear some Feminist Fiend announcments, and don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and Instagram @feministfiends.
On this week’s episode, we take a drastic turn from our period pieces to focus on Netflix’s “Big Mouth.” This cartoon TV Show written by Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll, Mark Levin, and Jenny Flackett, follows the tumultuous lives of four middle schoolers as they deal with puberty. We’re joined by friend and fellow scholar Hayden Dunbar, who is our ideal guest to dive into Big Mouth’s topics of sex education, mental health, and humor! We discuss how this raunchy TV show is able to perfectly capture mental health struggles through the personification of monsters, think critically about the show’s representation, and how it compares to other adult cartoon shows. And we of course have to ask the question, “Is Big Mouth a feminist tv show?” Don’t forget to stick to the end of the episode for our action items and to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends.
This week, we’re keeping things regal and tackling one of our fave quarantine binges, Netflix’s “The Crown!” We’re joined by some of our favorite Royal Family loving friends, Emily Stone and Sam Young! This historical fiction drama tells the story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and chronicles personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century. Join us as we analyze the intersection of emotion and power, and of course, ask the age old question “Is this feminist?” PLUS, you can hear our thoughts on whether we’d pass the Balmoral test, if Nellie is related to Michael Fagan, AND you might just get to hear our best and worst British accents! As always, stick around till the end of the episode to hear some action items from us, and don’t forget to follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends.
Happy New Year, fiends and queens! Coming back from a holiday full of binging movies and tv shows, we decided to dive into the Netflix original that has taken the internet by storm, “Bridgerton” as our first episode topic of the year. “Bridgerton,” Netflix’s popular show based off a book series “The Duke and I,” has been trending ever since it’s release at the beginning of 2021. This week, Feminist Fiends is joined by one of Nellie’s best friends, Julie Royce. In this episode, we analyze Bridgerton through a feminist lens, discussing topics of feminism in 19th century England, representation in historical fiction media, and expectations of consent when gender role norms are reversed. Listen in and let us know your thoughts! Also, we implore you to donate to the organizations we’ve plugged this week that are putting in the work. Donate to The Palm Collective at palmcollective.org, learn more about Medics 4 Justice and help them purchase specialty lifegiving supplies by donating using the linktree in their twitter bio @medics4justice, volunteer and donate to Frontline Women DC using the linktree in their twitter @frontlinewomendc, and learn more about and donate to Fair Fight at fairfight.com. Pate and I have made contributions to these organizations, and we hope you’ll join us. Fuck fascists, and let’s keep our feet on the gas!
To wrap up our December of holiday themed episodes and get geared up for Christmas, we brought along a good friend and holiday movie expert, Steph Collins. This week, we discuss three Christmas movies and analyze if they have as much feminism as they do holiday cheer. Included in the bunch are Netflix’s “Holidate,” Hulu’s “Happiest Season,” and Netflix’s “Dash and Lily.” Stay tuned for our actions items at the end of the episode, make sure to stay safe during the holiday season, and happy holidays! Follow Steph on instagram and twitter @stephacollins and follow us on instagram @feministfiends!
CW: discussion suggestive of sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct
We’d be remiss to let the holiday season pass by without tackling the age old Christmas controversy, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Originally written by Frank Loesser in 1944, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside'' has been rerecorded by countless artists and is considered a classic Christmas tune. In recent years, the song has faced criticism for its lyric controversy, being described as suggestive of sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct. We will be unpacking the history of the song, the stances people have taken on this controversy, and of course, ask the age old question; “Is this feminist?” We will be unpacking how this song relates to consent and sexual misconduct. Please practice self care and click away if the content of this episode could be potentially triggering. Be sure to stay tuned til the end of the episode for action items, and follow us on Instagram @feministfiends and here on Spotify so you never miss an episode!!
On this week of Feminist Fiends, our co-host Quinn is back to discuss the iconic made for TV movie, “Samantha: An American Girl Holiday.” We randomly stumbled upon this movie during our senior year of college, and had to give it a good old roast on the podcast to get us in the Holiday spirit. You simply didn’t ask for this, but we’re delivering! Join us as we veer from our typical type of movies, and dive into a cheesy holiday movie that simply has infinite subplots and characters played by actors you’ll never see again (other than our queen, Anna Sophia-Robb - hey sis!). Also we’ve included a fun drinking game for y’all so grab your fave beverage (alcoholic or not!), hop on Zoom share screen with a pal, and watch this meme of a movie to get in the holiday spirit! Please drink responsibly. As always, stay tuned to the end of the episode for our action items, follow us on Instagram @feministfiends, and follow us here on Spotify so you never miss an episode. Click here to watch “Samantha: An American Holiday” on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItOTXByqwN4
This week, we’re discussing a fan favorite, “Little Women.” With a star studded cast and a well known woman director, “Little Women” quickly became a hit for feminists and film critics alike. While “Little Women” is one of Nellie’s favorites, this week on Feminist Fiends we discuss the good and bad that comes from this movie, from the importance of valuing the difference in the sisters’ dreams to critiquing the white feminism of the story. And of course, we ask the question, “Is Little Women a feminist film?” Make sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear our action items and follow us on Instagram @feministfiends!
For this week’s episode, we invited Nellie best friend and Feminist Fiend superfan Kayla Ucciferri on the podcast to discuss the iconic fantasy romance movie, “Twilight.” Well known for its fandom of loyal readers and watchers, “Twilight” was a major success through its books and blockbuster movies. We discuss the codependency between Bella and Edward, the impact of having a woman author and director create a story, and the character of Bella alongside a series of tropes including the “Cool Girl,” the “Not like other Girls” the “Manic Pixie Dream Girl,” and the “Pick Me Girl.” As always, listen to the end of the episode to hear our action items and follow us on instagram @feministfiends.
In the aftermath of an intense election season, we wanted to sit back, drink some wine, and discuss everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure, “The Bachelorette.” This iconic TV show that has captivated audiences across the country, so we’re asking our favorite question - “Is this a feminist TV show?” Although Clare Crawley was thought to bring a level of maturity and empowerment to the show by being the oldest Bachelorette, many believe her to be a poor choice for the role. This week, we discuss Clare’s 4 episode run as the Bachelorette as we try to answer the question: Is the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise empowering and feminist? Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our action items about the Georgia Senate runoffs and follow us on Instagram @feministfiends and here on Spotify!
We are only a few days away from the 2020 Presidential election, so we are finishing our political and election themed content with the Netflix and Vox docuseries, “Whose Vote Counts, Explained.” Narrated by Leonardo Decaprio, Selena Gomez, and John Legend, this series explores the problems of voter suppression, money spent on campaigns, the electoral college and other important factors that go into US elections. We are joined by Danner Martin, a politics major at Sewanee who is incredibly passionate about voting and fighting for democracy in our country - listen to the episode to hear about all the amazing things she has done to ignite this passion. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our election based action items and make sure you VOTE on or before November 3rd! Follow us here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends, and follow Danner @dannerdoingthings.
This week, we are discussing the different issues women face when running for office in the United States. We’re honored to be joined by Dr. Paige Schneider, Assistant Professor of Politics and Women’s and Gender Studies at Sewanee: The University of the South. Following our trend of discussing election based media this month, we’re discussing the 2019 Netflix documentary “Knock Down the House” which follows the primary campaigns of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 3 other female candidates who ran for Congress in the 2018 midterm elections. Join us as we are enlightened by Dr. Schneider’s genius and comforted by her wisdom as we discuss representation of women in Congress and the obstacles women face in elections. As always, stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear our election based action items.
CW: self-harm and suicide - During the month of November, Feminist Fiends is dedicating our content to political themed television and movies in preparation for November 3rd’s Presidential election. This week we are discussing the Netflix show “The Politician” with our good friend and politics scholar, Jack Griffith. Join us as we dig into this dark comedic show and how it portrays the reality of elections, the performative nature of politicians, the roles women play in elections, and how the show reflects the current US political climate. Stay tuned until the end of the episode where we shared action items based on the upcoming elections. In particular, we encourage you to check out mobilize.us/2020victory, votesaveamerica.com, powerthepolls.org, and the voting.school app to stay informed and engaged in your democracy!
CW: sexual assault, abuse, self-harm and suicide - As suicide awareness month has drawn to a close, we are joined this week by our friend and Book Queen, Sydney Leibfrtiz, to discuss “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and its representation of issues surrounding mental health. Young adult novels are filled with stories of suicide and mental illness, often times romantisizing these issues. We discuss what “Perks” did right and how it depicts mental health struggles in a realistic way, but also how it continues to perpetrate the male gaze, the manic pixie dream trope, and how having a male protagonist affects how we answer the age old question “Is this movie feminist?” Listen along as we discuss this popular coming of age story and stay tuned to learn of our action items for the week, this time surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. Follow Sydney on twitter to hear her political rants and genius @literatesydney, follow us on Instagram @feministfiends, and of course, follow us here on Spotify so you never miss an episode!
The tragic news of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death struck the country last Friday. We, Feminist Fiends, thought it appropriate to dedicate this episode in her honor, as we discuss her legacy portrayed in the CNN documentary, “RBG.” Ruth’s drive and passion for justice, equality, and the law have impacted and inspired women and men alike. Listen along as we remember the power and influence of this iconic Supreme Court Justice. Stay tuned for the whole episode to hear our actions on how to remain hopeful in these hard times as well as actions you can take to keep RBG’s legacy alive, and be sure to give us a follow here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends!
Taking a turn from our usual “chick flick,” this week Feminist Fiends dives into Jordan Peele’s directoral debut “Get Out.” After positive reception from critics and audience members alike, “Get Out” remains a staple in film as it’s intense and creative plot does more than entertain. Its social commentary on race in America is an important story reflected through the physiological twists and is a must see for film lovers. Kameron Mitchell, lead guitarist and vocalist of @HeadcaseTheBand, joins us this week to share his take on “Get Out” and all that it represents. We also dig into the notion of performative activism, white feminism and evil women characters. Stay tuned towards the end to hear our action items of the week and be sure to give us a follow here on Spotify and on Instagram @feministfiends!
This week’s episode we dig into the curious tale of “Ella Enchanted.” Adapted from a best selling book into a family favorite film starring Anne Hathaway, the story of an obedient girl fighting for her autonomy and the rights of others remains relevant still today. This week we’re joined by our dear friend Isabelle Speed. Izy is currently an Urban Teachers resident in Washington D.C., teaching 10th grade while getting her MS in Education from Johns Hopkins. She is a fellow graduate of Sewanee: The University of the South, where she got her BA in English. Join us as we discuss the importance of power and consent in this 2004 film that pushes the margins of the fairytale genre. As always, stick around till the end to hear our action items of the week, and be sure to follow us on Instagram @feministfiends and here on Spotify!
On this episode of Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens, we’re looking at the hilarious and iconic movie “Bridesmaids.” Starring the dynamic duo of Kristin Wiig and Maya Rudolph, “Bridesmaids” prompts important questions surrounding women in comedy, friendship, and the “woman-child” trope. As always, please stick around to the end of the episode to hear how you can make a difference and take action to stand up in the name of social justice. Make sure to follow us here on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and check us out on Instagram @feminsitfiends to stay up to date on what we’re up to! We just announced a giveaway, so be sure to go enter while it’s still open!
For the sixteenth installment of Feminist Fiends & Quaratine Queens, we’re unpacking a cult classic and formative intersectional film, 2003’s Disney Channel masterpiece, “The Cheetah Girls.” Perhaps this week’s episode, and all of 2020 for that matter, are best surmised by Raven Symone’s Galleria: “It was drama, and kaflama… There were masks involved.” Join us for a conversation about female friendships, girl power pop anthems, and plenty of silliness. Please stick with us until the end of the episode to hear this week’s action items, and ways to support Jacob Blake, his family, and Black Lives Matter protests. Also, be sure to give us a follow here on Spotify and Instagram, @feministfiends.
This week’s guest Tari Kandemiri helps us navigate one of her all-time favorite films, the 2006 flick “She’s The Man” starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum. Known amongst sports circles on social media as the super popular Official Lax Girl, Tari walks us former show choir and dance team gals through the triumphs and pitfalls of excelling as an athlete in the hypermasculinized world of sports. Our conversation also grapples with the film’s problematic representation of the gender binary, biological essentialism, and much more. Listen through to the end of the episode to hear which organizations we’re promoting this week, and to hear more about Tari’s latest business venture, Hama Beauty Inc. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @feministfiends and give us a follow on Spotify!
In this episode, we bravely soldier through Netflix’s extremely popular “The Kissing Booth 2” so that you don’t have to! Join us as we critique everything from the anti-feminist to the downright ridiculous (we’re looking at you, Dance Dance Revolution subplot) in this hypersexualized and super unrealistic depiction of high school romance. If you like what you hear, please subscribe to us here on Spotify, and give us a follow on Instagram @feministfiends to connect with us and learn more about the organizations we plug at the end of this week’s show!
CW: discussion of disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and fatphobia
Not even our king Stanley Tucci’s career is safe from feminist critique and to prove it, we’re discussing the groundbreaking yet problematic film “The Devil Wears Prada” in this week’s episode. Featuring special guest Sam Young, our conversation covers capitalism, gay representation, Andy’s bangs, problematic depictions of fatphobia in the media, and much more. Listen through to the end to hear this week’s action items, and be sure to give us a follow on Spotify and Instagram (@feministfiends)!
This week we’re tackling the 2019 film “Booksmart.” Our conversation unpacks the movie’s refreshing take on the typical coming-of-age narrative and discusses its intersectional intentions. Stream “Booksmart” on Hulu and enjoy this raunchy romp for yourself before you give us a listen! Stick around through the end of the episode to hear this week’s action items to support organizations involved with the fight for racial equality. Also, check us out on Instagram, @feministfiends, and give us a follow on Spotify if you like what you hear!
Join us as we dive into the star-studded 2014 female revenge film “The Other Woman,” with the movie’s number one fan, Dayla LaRocque. An enigma riddled with toxic masculinity, female friendships, problematic story-lines, power struggles, and CGI dog poop, we try to navigate this film as both fans and critical feminist thinkers. In preparation for our conversation, rent “The Other Woman” on YouTube movies, pour yourself a glass of wine (you’ll probably need it), and be sure to follow us on Instagram @feministfiends. Also, don’t forget to stick around to the end of the episode to hear about a few organizations you can check out to support intersectional feminism and the BLM movement.
As the cultural musical phenomenon “Hamilton” streams across the globe after its release on Disney+ this week, we decided the best way to celebrate our tenth episode would be to watch and think critically about the Tony award winning show. Listen along as we muse upon questions of female representation, grapple with the problematic history of the founding fathers, ponder Aaron Burr’s enneagram type, and applaud the real scene-stealer of the show: Jonathan Groff’s saliva. Watch “Hamilton” on Disney+, follow us on Instagram @feministfiends and let us know what your favorite Hamilton song is! Make sure to listen until the end to hear our specific action items and ways to continue your support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Throwing it back to a middle school favorite, this week we are discussing “The Hunger Games” and it’s impactful lessons on feminism, power, and oppression while also thinking critically about representation in the film and the fantasy world as a whole. This episode we are joined by the brilliant Mandy Moe Pwint Tu, a Sewanee icon, published writer and lover of all things fantasy. Join us as we dive into this classic young adult story and analyze more than just Josh Hutcherson’s beautiful face. Check out our Instagram @feministfiends to keep up with us and don’t forget to follow us on Spotify so you never miss an episode. As in previous episodes, be sure to listen to hear some action items from us, and keep the momentum going to support Black Lives Matter.
This week we’re talking about one of our go-to comfort films, “Someone Great.” Written and directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, “Someone Great” has been called “A Modern Woman Rom-Com” by NPR’s All Things Considered, and the “Romantic Comedy We Need” by Variety and Medium. Tune in as we talk about love, breakups, and most importantly, the power of friendship. Watch “Someone Great” on Netflix and let us know your favorite scene of the movie on our Instagram @feministfiends. And don’t forget to follow us on Spotify so you never miss an episode.
We want to encourage all of our listeners to continue to stay active in supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement and emphasize that All Black Lives Matter. Listen to this episode to hear some action items from us, and visit The Cut’s website to learn more about ways you can support the Black LGBTQ+ Community: https://www.thecut.com/2020/06/ways-you-can-support-the-black-lgbtq-community.html
On this week’s episode of Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens, we’re talking about “The Hate U Give” with our badass friend and politics scholar, Bre Corn. “The Hate U Give” tackles codeswitching, police brutality, and the United States’ long standing history with systemic racism. “The Hate U Give” is available for streaming free on Google Play and Amazon Prime. In the words of director George Tillman Jr. “Our story is a reminder to never be afraid to raise our voice in the name of justice. We must stand up for what we believe. The time for change is now!” In celebration of Juneteenth, we encourage you to dedicate time today and everyday to unlearning and engaging in education efforts towards antiracism. On this episode we share additional ways to take action, so keep up the activist momentum! Follow Bre on Instagram and Twitter @bre_corn and follow us on instagram @feministfiends to stay up to date on all things podcasts! #BlackLivesMatter
In light of recent events, namely the brutal murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor, we decided that treating this week’s podcast as business-as-usual and not speaking out against the rampant police brutality and systemic violence against Black and Brown communities would be employing our white privilege. For this week’s episode, we’ve provided a list of some of our favorite resources and Black media that we’ve been consuming to challenge our listeners, particularly our white listeners striving to be allies, to center Black perspectives and practice intentional, active allyship. Now more than ever, it is crucial to center black voices, and as three white women we recognize that it is not the responsibility of our black friends and neighbors to educate white people like ourselves. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and we encourage you all to reach out to us on instagram, @feministfiends, with any other resources you’d like to see us promote. #BlackLivesMatter
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We’re continuing our “at the movies” series and this week we’re talking about the elusive Hollywood “cool girl” and the ways in which Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl” subverts this trope. This episode we’re joined by our friend and fellow scholar Julia Harrison. Julia is co-editor for the Mountain Goat Journal, the upcoming editorial assistant for the Sewanee Review, and an all-around badass! If you like what you hear and/or you also have an affinity for hotdogs, be sure to follow us on instagram @FeministFiends and tell us what movies and shows you think we should discuss next!
As a form of much needed escapism this week, we’re taking a break from talking “Mrs. America” and introducing a new series, Feminist Fiends and Quarantine Queens at the Movies, in which we’ll be discussing feminism in some of our go-to comfort films that make us feel warm and fuzzy. In honor of Pate’s birthweek, we’re kicking it off with her all-time favorite movie, “Legally Blonde.” Join us as we tackle our own personal biases head-on and unpack this unabashedly cheesy rom com! Also, be sure to follow our podcast here to never miss out on an episode, and check us out on instagram @FeministFiends!
Join us as we continue our journey through Hulu and FX’s miniseries “Mrs. America.” This week we are joined by our dear friend Elon Epps to talk about episode three, “Shirley.” Elon is our fellow Sewanee Women’s and Gender Studies alumna, a Shirley Chisholm aficionado, and an overall badass. Listen to us pop off and put our liberal arts degrees to work as we attempt to escape the isolation of quarantine life! We’re on Instagram! Follow us @FeministFiends and let us know what TV shows/movies/etc. you’re watching in quarantine and what you want us to talk about in future episodes!
This week we continue our series on FX and Hulu’s “Mrs. America," and we're talking about episode two of the miniseries entitled "Gloria." Also, we're on Instagram now so be sure to give us a follow @FeministFiends ! Things are feeling pretty apocalyptic in the world right now, and we hope everyone listening is safe, healthy, and being kind to themselves.
Join us as we escape the crippling realities of quarantine and focus instead on feminism and pop culture! For our first episode we're discussing "Phyllis," the first episode of FX's new series "Mrs. America," with Dr. Melody Lehn, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Women’s and Gender Studies at Sewanee: The University of the South.