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I'm Pryce and I'm A Feminist in Progress. In this podcast I talk about what it's like to be a Feminist in Progress: being never fully defined, never fully formed, and always having new things to learn. PayPal: paypal.me/feministinprogress IG: @feminist

Pryce Q.


    • Nov 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Eras Tour: Taylor Swift is now The Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 27:50


    Welcome to Taylor Swift's Girlboss Billionaire Era. (00:00) Intro: Welcome to The Eras Tour (03:45) My Eras Tour Film experience (16:20) The Eras Tour Film, an impressive financial feat (23:12) Swift and Celebrity/White Feminism (26:50) Closing thoughts, ways to support the podcast If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation via ⁠⁠paypal.me/feministinprogress⁠⁠ Follow me on IG: ⁠⁠instagram.com/feministinprogresspod⁠⁠ Cover art portrait by ⁠⁠instagram.com/rileyartfair --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Taylor Swift (Re-Release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 43:22


    Happy "1989 (Taylor's Version)" weekend, Swifties. This episode is a re-release of an episode from Season 1. It's part refresher, part teaser for an upcoming episode centered on The Eras Tour Film. (00:00) Intro: Happy 1989 TV Weekend, The Eras Tour Film (a future episode) (03:28) You can always change your mind (or How I became a Swiftie) (04:41) Part 1: A Guilty Pleasure (08:02) Part 2: Big Reputation (17:37) Part 3: Look What You Made Me Do (CW: s**ual a**ault, body image, and disordered eating) (25:18) Part 4: Mad Woman (38:53) Conclusion: This is Her Trying (42:40) Ways to support the show Original Episode Description: Is Taylor Swift a Feminist in Progress? A self-identifying feminist “in progress” who *used to be* far from a Swiftie explores. Episode transcript: ⁠https://feministinprogresspod.wordpress.com/2021/04/27/03-taylor-swift/⁠ If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation via ⁠paypal.me/feministinprogress⁠ Follow me on IG: ⁠instagram.com/feministinprogresspod⁠ Cover art portrait by ⁠instagram.com/rileyartfair --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Exploring Angela Duckworth's “Grit”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 40:11


    Ever wondered if you've got what it takes to chase your dreams? I certainly have, especially since I took the leap into 'funemployment' after leaving academia and exploring where I'll go next. The burning question: Do I possess the grit needed for this new adventure?  To find answers, I've dived into Angela Duckworth's 'Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.' Duckworth's groundbreaking research on grit has reshaped education and personal development. Her bestselling book explores how passion and perseverance fuel success. In this episode, I'll uncover the book's essential insights, how grit can be applied by anyone working in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and the potential drawbacks to applying grit.  (00:00) Intro: Why “Grit” was important to me (06:05) Defining GRIT, key insights from the book (06:34) Passion+Perseverance=GRIT (9:11) Effort Trumps Talent (10:00) The Four Pillars of Grit: Interest, Practice, Purpose, and Hope (19:39) Growth Mindset and Grit (20:26) Parenting for Grit (21:53) Building a Culture of Grit (23:15) Grit Matters (25:19) Grit in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) (32:08) Potential drawbacks to grit (37:02) Conclusion, Ways to support the podcast Support the show: PayPal | GCash --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Narratives of Resilience: A Close Look at “Body of Work” by Faye Olayo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 31:56


    Discover the power of poetry to ignite conversations and provoke change in this episode dedicated to spoken word artist Faye Olayo's poignant chapbook, "Body of Work". We take an intimate journey through the verses that lay bare the scars of abuse, unveil the resilience of survivors, and challenge the norms that perpetuate silence. As we explore Faye's exploration of trauma, colonial history, and personal growth, we delve into the universal themes of survival and empowerment. Join us in analyzing the impact of these poems, their relevance in today's society, and their potential to create a more empathetic world where stories are told and healing begins. Support the show: PayPal or GCash (link to QR code) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    From The Lectures: Manny Pacquaio and The Rise of The 'Postmodern' Pinoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 26:06


    I'm opening the vault to my lectures from my days as a college instructor. In this episode, I share a lecture from my Philippine Popular Culture class where I talked about feminist icon (jk) Manny Pacquiao. I discuss the essay Manny Pacquaio and The Rise of The 'Postmodern' Pinoy by Reuben Ramas Cañete from his book "Masculinity, Media, and Their Publics in the Philippines." Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash QR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    This Barbie has thoughts about Barbie (2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 22:07


    It's Barbenheimer season and we're talking about Oppenheimer! *checks title of the podcast* We're talking about Barbie, baby! Support the show: PayPal | GCash --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    The "I Got Married" Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 16:10


    The title says it all. This one's a quick life update. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Caught in a Bad Romance: What The Tagalog Romance "Kung Iibigin Ka Muli" Tells Women

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 36:32


    In this special episode of A Feminist in Progress, I deliver a "practice version" of an academic talk I delivered for a seminar held back in March 2023. In this paper, I discuss Tagalog Romance and used an obscure example to look into the genre. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Destiny: When Angels Speak of Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 16:30


    In this final episode of our 14-part series, we dive into the last chapter of bell hooks' book "All About Love: New Visions". Join me as I reflect on hooks' exploration of the role of angels as messengers of divine love, guardians of the soul's well-being, and enlightened witnesses on our journey to love and well-being. We'll also discuss the importance of acknowledging and caring for our wounds, choosing love in the face of fear and betrayal, and recognizing society's lovelessness as a wound that needs healing. I also reflect on the series as a whole and what I've learned from doing this 14-part series. So tune in and let's conclude this journey of discovering the power of love together. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

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    Healing: Redemptive Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 7:20


    Join me as we explore the transformative power of redemptive love in bell hooks' book, "All About Love: New Visions." In this episode, we delve into the chapter titled "Healing: Redemptive Love" and discover how love can heal even the deepest wounds in our hearts. From the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness to the need for healthy interdependence, we'll explore the various ways that love can bring sustained peace and transform us. Through this episode, we'll learn how surrendering to the "wait" and serving others is a fruitful path to the heart, and how hope and faith allow us to let go of fear and embrace love. So tune in, as we discover the power of redemptive love and learn how it can lead us towards a culture of love, where healing and growth are possible for all. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogrss | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

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    Loss: Loving into Life and Death (All About Love by bell hooks Part 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 8:10


    In this episode of A Feminist in Progress, we dive into the powerful insights of bell hooks' chapter "Loss: Loving into Life and Death" from her book "All About Love: New Visions." hooks argues that love is essential for coping with loss and grief, and encourages us to embrace death as a natural part of life. Through personal experiences with grief and the power of love, hooks shows us how to find joy and connection even in the midst of difficult times. Join us as we explore how to apply these insights to our own lives and how to support others who are experiencing loss. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Romance: Sweet Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 19:03


    In this episode of the ongoing series on bell hooks' book All About Love: New Visions, I delve into the chapter "Romance: Sweet Love". Here, hooks highlights how the cultural construction of romantic love can both empower and disempower individuals. She argues that our ideas about love are shaped by media and cultural narratives that promote an idealized version of love - finding "the one" and living happily ever after. However, this can lead to feelings of inadequacy and loneliness for those who don't fit the mold. Hooks suggests that we need to redefine our ideas about love to be more inclusive and supportive of all types of relationships and to view love as a social and political force for positive change. Tune in to learn how to rethink our ideas about love and relationships. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

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    Mutuality: The Heart of Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 20:34


    Get ready for a thought-provoking episode of A Feminist in Progress as we dive into the chapter "Mutuality: The Heart of Love" from bell hooks' book "All About Love: New Visions."

    Community: Loving Communion (All About Love by bell hooks Part 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 17:46


    In this episode, we delve into the idea that love is the foundation of community, as we examine the chapter "Community: Loving Communion" in bell hooks' book "All About Love: New Visions." hooks argues that creating loving communities is essential for individual and collective healing. But how do we create these communities? According to hooks, it all starts with love. But what does love mean? hooks defines it as "the will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth." It's not just a feeling or an emotion, it's an action that requires effort and commitment. Moreover, hooks emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive communities that embrace diversity. She contends that we must challenge the systems of oppression that divide us based on race, class, gender, and other social identities. Only then can we build a truly loving community that values and celebrates differences. So, how do we go about building these loving communities? hooks suggests that it requires a deep commitment to personal growth and transformation. It's hard work, but it's essential for creating a world that is more just, equitable, and loving for all people. Join us on A Feminist in Progress as we explore the transformative power of love and community. And don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Greed: Simply Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 12:31


    Join me in this episode of A Feminist in Progress as we continue our series on bell hooks' "All About Love." We'll explore how prioritizing human connections over material possessions and embracing values such as love, compassion, and empathy can help create a society that values and respects every human being. Tune in now to discover how we can reject the idea that relationships are solely about satisfying individual desires and create a culture that values love and human connections. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Values: Living by a Love Ethic (All About Love by bell hooks Part 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 9:02


    Join us in this episode as we delve into bell hooks' "All About Love" book's sixth chapter, "Values: Living by a Love Ethic." We'll explore the concept of a love ethic that presupposes the right of all to live fully and well. We'll discuss the importance of connecting theory and practice to create a just society and how faith and progress play a crucial role in this process. Finally, we'll touch on the issue of violence in mass media and patriarchal thinking in relation to living a love ethic. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Spirituality: Divine Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 10:15


    Welcome to A Feminist in Progress! In this episode, we're diving into the fifth chapter of bell hooks' "All About Love" titled "Spirituality: Divine Love." As someone who identifies as agnostic and grew up around Catholicism, I had some initial hesitations about this chapter. However, I was pleasantly surprised by hooks' approach. She reminds us that spirituality is not about subscribing to a particular religion but rather about connecting with the divine forces that shape our inner and outer worlds. In this episode, we discuss how consumerism and materialism have dried up our wells of spiritual zest and how leading a spirit-filled life means recognizing and celebrating the presence of transcendent spirits. Whether it's through meditation, daily service to others, or simply communing with nature, hooks encourages us to find the spiritual practices that work for us. Join me as we explore spirituality and divine love together. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Commitment: Let Love Be Love in Me (All About Love by bell hooks Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 15:59


    Join us on A Feminist in Progress as we explore the importance of self-love in relationships. Delve into bell hooks' "All About Love: New Visions" with personal stories and insights on how critical reflection, positive thinking, and self-assertiveness can address low self-esteem and self-hatred. Discover how practicing self-love can lead to unconditional self-love, and ultimately, better relationships. Don't forget to support us and stay updated on new episodes by following us on IG @feministinprogresspod and Facebook at A Feminist in Progress Podcast. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or the GCash: 09155950608. P.S. This episode was recorded in late 2022, before I got engaged, so you'll hear me refer to my fiance as "boyfriend." If you've tuned in to the episodes this past season, you'd know that I'm engaged. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Honesty: Be True to Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 16:15


    In this episode of "A Feminist in Progress," I talk about the importance of honesty in relationships, drawing from the third chapter of "All About Love: New Visions" by bell hooks. I discuss how, in childhood, we learn to lie to avoid punishment or to avoid hurting those in authority. More importantly, I talk about how common it is for grown-ups to lie, and how this further perpetuates the cycle of dishonesty. I also examine the role of patriarchy in teaching men to lie and be dishonest about their feelings. Through the words of bell hooks and other scholars, I explore how men can challenge patriarchal masculinity by repudiating the will to dominate and how women can challenge patriarchal femininity. In the end, I emphasize the importance of truth-telling in relationships and how it is a necessary component of nurturing our own and another's spiritual growth. Tune in to this episode of "A Feminist in Progress" to learn more about the power of honesty and truth in relationships. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

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    Justice: Childhood Love Lessons (All About Love by bell hooks Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 9:21


    In this episode of A Feminist in Progress, I discuss the second chapter of "All About Love: New Visions" by bell hooks, which focuses on childhood love lessons. Hooks presents two types of scenarios that children grow up in, those who are punished for misdeeds and those whose needs are met but not necessarily their desires. Both groups learn to think about love primarily in relation to good feelings and reward and punishment. Hooks also emphasizes the importance of demystifying the meaning of love and ensuring that loving action is never tainted with abuse. She suggests setting boundaries and teaching children how to set boundaries for themselves prior to misbehavior as an essential part of loving parenting. When we love children, we acknowledge by our every action that they are not property, that they have rights, and that we respect and uphold their rights. Without justice, there can be no love. Listen now to learn more about childhood love lessons and how we can ensure children receive love without abuse. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Clarity: Give Love Words (All About Love by bell hooks Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 11:51


    We're finally talking about love in this podcast. For 14 episodes, we're going chapter by chapter of “All About Love” by bell hooks. In this episode, we're diving into the book's first chapter. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCash: 09155950608 Additional reading: What Is Limerence? 5 Signs You're Experiencing It (Not Love!) by Julie Nguyen https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/limerence --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    I Thee Dread, Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 17:23


    Before we dive into our series of episodes on "All About Love" by bell hooks, we're revisiting an essay from Jia Tolentino's "Trick Mirror". This season of the podcast is the season of love, and now that I'm about to get married, I read the essay "I Thee Dread" again. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    Grace: Touched by Love (All About Love by bell hooks Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 16:18


    We're pulling out an episode From The Vault. This episode is the first of a planned series of episodes about bell hooks' "All About Love." The series was intentionally intended to be a part of our Books Season, but these episodes are coming out for the fourth season, which, it's starting to turn out, is all about love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    SHE SAID (the film) was better than I expected

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 15:22


    Shortly after working on the series of episodes on "She Said", the book, I heard that there was a film adaptation about to be released. Here I am, a few months later, proven wrong about my initial impression. SUPPORT THE SHOW: PayPal: paypal.me/feministinprogress GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministinprogresspod/message

    I'M GETTING MARRIED (+ podcast updates)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 10:36


    Welcome to Season 4 of A Feminist in Progress. Not a lot going in the moment. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash: 09155950608 IG: @feministinprogresspod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    BONUS: Am I “Quiet Quitting” or Just Aware of My Boundaries?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 15:44


    “Quiet Quitting” has been making its rounds around social media. It's this new buzzword of sorts, but is it really just being adamant about setting healthy boundaries with our work and the people we work with? I reflect on my current situation of being mindful of my boundaries in a workplace that seems to not be so encouraging of such things. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 Articles Cited: Quiet Quitting and the Death of Office Culture by Ed Zitron - https://ez.substack.com/p/quiet-quitting-and-the-death-of-office What is 'quiet quitting,' and how it may be a misnomer for setting boundaries at work by Amina Alpatrick - https://www.npr.org/2022/08/19/1117753535/quiet-quitting-work-tiktok?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3Jl8fMTuoiGuLFg1OmyLXCXpwV0_6ovVam1uVqQyKNCckKAPNhGPpuQnM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    I Thee Dread (Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 19:22


    Producer's Note: You might hear some light echo in the audio if you turn up the volume while listening. It was a technical error from the recording. Rest assured that the error will be avoided in future episodes. This episode is the last in our miniseries on Jia Tolentino's 2019 collection of essays “Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion.” Here it is: the last essay from the book that we're diving into, “I Thee Dread.” This is going to be more personal compared to the other episodes in the miniseries. I think it's because the topic of the essay—weddings and marriage—hits close home to me. Reading the essay was a journey in unexpected introspection. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 0155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    The Cult of The Difficult Woman (Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 16:35


    Producer's Note: You might hear some light echo in the audio if you turn up the volume while listening. It was a technical error from the recording. Rest assured that the error will be avoided in future episodes. We continue our deep dive into four of the nine essays in Jia Tolentino's 2019 collection of essays, “Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion” and in this episode, we're focusing specifically on “The Cult of the Difficult Woman.” Tolentino describes the essay as being about “the feminist obsession with ‘difficult' women.” Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Pure Heroines (Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 12:35


    This episode is a continuation of our miniseries on Jia Tolentino's 2019 collection of essays, “Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-delusion,” and focuses on the essay “Pure Heroines.” In the essay, Tolentino talks about “the literary heroine's journey from brave to blank to bitter.” Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Always Be Optimizing (Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 14:56


    In this episode, we're looking at the first of the four key essays in Jia Tolentino's 2019 collection of essays, “Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion.” This episode is about the essay “Always Be Optimizing” where we look at The Ideal Woman's iteration in the 2010s and the role that popular feminism played into shaping her. If you want to support the podcast, you can do so by giving tip through PayPal or GCASH: 09155950608. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 8:21


    Welcome to A Feminist in Progress, the podcast that's holding up the mirror so that you can reflect on self-delusion. The latest in our Books Series is Jia Tolentino's 2019 anthology “Trick Mirror: Reflection on Self-Delusion.” Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 4: The Beachside Dilemma (She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 10:30


    In this episode, we're focusing on the last two chapters of Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's 2019 book “She Said.” We look at the aftermath of the news stories' publication, as well as a pivotal moment in recent history that tested the new grounds broken by the #MeToo movement. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 3: “There Will Be A Movement” (She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 9:03


    In this episode, we're focusing on the fifth to seventh chapters of Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's 2019 book “She Said.” At this point in the book, the journalists and their team of editors are getting closer to publishing their story, but not without first encountering challenges to get there. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 2: How To Silence A Victim (She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 9:32


    Welcome to A Feminist in Progress, the podcast that's been opening books to retell the stories of journalists who broke the news stories that helped usher the #MeToo movement as we know it today. In this episode, we're focusing on the third and fourth chapters of Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey's 2019 book “She Said.” Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 1: Hollywood Secrets (She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 18:45


    In this episode, we're officially diving into the memoir She Said, co-authored by New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. We're looking at the first two chapters of the book, in which we're with Kantor and Twohey at the beginning of their investigative journalism pursuit of various women's stories of abuse and harassment at the hands of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Content warning: this episode contains topics of sexual assault. Please take care of yourselves while listening. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey (Introduction)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 8:08


    Welcome back to our Books Season! We've now reached the third of my holy trinity of favorite books: She Said: Breaking The Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite A Movement by New York Times journalists and Pulitzer Prize winners Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. The memoir is, in a strange way, a spiritual cousin of Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and A Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow because it covers the major news stories that broke the stories of women's experiences of abuse and/or harassment at the hands of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. So, join me for a five-part miniseries on She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement here on A Feminist in Progress Podcast. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    What I've Learned From My First Year of Teaching During A Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 23:03


    Hello, Feminists in Progress. I know I've been away for a while and that I haven't posted a new, interesting episode in months, but I'm back to talk about why I was away for a few months. I also reflect on my professional life, and (as the title hints) what I've learned from my first year of teaching during the pandemic. Support the show: PayPal | GCash: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Beyond The Binary: A Conversation with Dear Juliet Blog (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 46:10


    In celebration of Pride Month, we're re-releasing an episode from season 2, "Beyond The Binary" with Louie (the writer of Dear Juliet Blog). EPISODE DESCRIPTION: This special episode of the podcast features Louie, the writer behind Dear Juliet Blog. They talk about nonbinary/gender-nonconforming gender identities, and how we can do better when it comes to making them feel seen and validated, among other discussion topics. SUPPORT THE SHOW: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 5: Severance (Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 8:00


    In this concluding episode, we look at the aftermath of Farrow's reportage that contributed to the reignition of the #MeToo movement as we know it today. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 4: Sleeper (Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 5:59


    In our penultimate episode on "Catch and Kill", we look into the aftermath of the publication of Ronan Farrow's investigative news on the stories of the women who survived sexual abuse in the hands of Harvey Weinstein. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 3: Armies of Spies (Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 11:40


    In Part 3 of the book "Catch and Kill" and our series of episodes about the book, with armies of spies swarming to keep Ronan Farrow from breaking the news story about how Harvey Weinstein routinely purchased women's silence, Ronan continues to get women on the record no matter the odds. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 2: White Whale (Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 13:10


    In Part 2 of our series of episodes on "Catch and Kill" by Ronan Farrow", we witness the race against time and a network of spies as Ronan Farrow works to break the story of abuse that helped ignite a movement. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Part 1: Poison Valley (Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 12:00


    Part 1 of our official deep dive into "Catch and Kill" by Ronan Farrow begins with the first section of the book. We look into the beginnings of Farrow's reportage, the stories of the women who spoke about surviving Weinstein's abuse, and the lengths Farrow had to go to as a journalist to make sure the women's stories were never caught and killed. Support the show: paypal.me/feminstinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 7:45


    We kick off our series of episodes on "Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators", the 2019 book by Ronan Farrow, with an introductory episode that serves as a "preview" of what's to come from the five-part break down of the book. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Body-ody-ody (Re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 37:02


    We're bringing back an episode from season 1 while we're taking a break from our book club of sorts for our Books Season. "Body-ody-ody" original air date: July 16, 2022 "Body-ody-ody" episode description: Do you love your body? Why or why not? Then again, is “love your body” the ultimate answer to the social problem of body image dysmorphia that permeates across identities? Or could we approach the problem differently? Note to headphone users: At around the 18-minute mark, you might hear my cat meowing. Resources: Beauty | ContraPoints Empowered: Popular Feminism and Popular Misogyny (Sarah Banet-Weiser, 2018) [Preface and Introduction only] Concept: Body Neutrality by Miranda Park I Weigh Community: Website | Instagram Episode transcript Instagram: instagram.com/feministinprogresspod Facebook: facebook.com/feministinprogresspod If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation via paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCASH: 09155950608 Cover art portrait by instagram.com/rileyartfair --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Part 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 8:23


    The last of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about the last two chapters of the book. It's been a ride, but I had a marvelous time (though at times difficult) working on this episode. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Part 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 10:51


    Part 7 of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about Chapters 11 and 12. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Part 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 8:08


    Part 6 of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about Chapters 9 and 10. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 5:13


    Part 5 of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about Chapters 7 and 8. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 6:33


    Part 4 of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about Chapters 5 and 6. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

    Know My Name by Chanel Miller (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 7:47


    Part 3 of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about Chapters 3 and 4 of this story of survival and resilience. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feministinprogresspod/message

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