Bitch Please is a cynical and funny take on the week that was in entertainment news, with a focus on women making waves in the media. Hosted by two TV industry producers, Pia and Finch, Bitch Please is a pop culture hotspot without the bullsh*t. Snacks provided. Email: bpleasepodcast@gmail.com Web…
R.I.P. Karl...fashion may be dead, but Andie's thigh-high Chanel boots in The Devil Wears Prada will live forever. We disagreed HUGELY on this movie - is it a cautionary tale of workplace bullying and harassment or an aspirational model for no-nonsense boss bitches everywhere? We dissect and discuss the dodgy fashun, massive plot holes and the (mostly) bad men of this 2006 movie. Subscribe via iTunes for every new ep of I Have That On DVD!Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
Reviewing the greatest Christmas movie of all time, Home Alone - where one bratty kid defends his huge mansion against the world's two dumbest burglars. The BP girls discuss the many plot holes and fun trivia of the 1990s classic, like the mysterious dog door (but no family dog), what Peter McCallister does for a job and why this is all Heather's fault. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal! Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
Hello, Sidney! The seminal teen slasher film Scream came out in 1996 and it holds up as a surprise feminist triumph, filled with empowered female characters taking no shit from their colleagues/classmates/boyfriends/stalkers. It's also a legit fright-fest with a grungy soundtrack and cool cameos. The BP girls dissect the gore in detail in this week's 'I Have That On DVD!.'Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
She's All That, starring Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook, had a very simple, unoriginal premise...make-over the dorky girl and lay bets on her virginity and popularity. Ew. PRO: It's only 90 minutes long and the Fat Boy Slim dance scene is still cool. Packed with one-dimensional characters, dodgy hair extensions and nostalgic circa-1999 fashion (hello boob tubes and frosted lipstick), join the BP girls on a hate-watch of She's All That and reminisce about the first time you cut your own fringe. Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
The hyper-sexy teen romance/drama starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Philippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar was pretty much porn for real-life teens in '99. Is it still hot now? Who's the real villain of the Upper East Side? Is it a gooey Shakespearean tragedy or a sex-positive female empowerment movie? Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
'How do I loathe thee...let me count the ways.' The BP girls dive deep into one of the most memorable and beloved teen movies of the 90s. This very funny chat analyses the heroes and villains of the Shakespeare remake, as well as important plot points like The Prada Backpack and Heath's Glee moment and the big question: what happened to their 'mom'? Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
School's out! Can't Hardly Wait was one of the defining teen party movies of the 90s. On the surface, this film had it all: nerds getting revenge, virginal sweethearts, sexy dancing to RnB, wiggas with wallet chains, bonehead jocks learning about feelings, and a spontaneous song and dance scene. Plus a sweet love story about a hopeful young guy chasing his dream girl. The BP girls dissect this iconic teen movie scene by scene - was the party as good as we remember? Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
On DVD this week: Whoopi double feature! The BP girls chat about the iconic Sister Act films, revisiting the highlights and picking through the many plot holes. Fun fact: Whoopi hated making these movies but was the highest paid actress in '92. Plus why Sister Act 1 is really more of a crime caper, and how the 'unruly youths' of Sister Act 2 are actually the sweetest kids on the block. 'I am not, nor have I ever been a Las Vegas showgirl. I am a headliner.'Email the Bitch Please team: bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on socials: BPleasePodcast
Season Two of Bitch Please is coming very soon, kicking off with a super fun mini-series 'I Have That On DVD!' All your favourite 80s/90's/2000's movies, reviewed and re-assessed by your favourite podcast hosts. Download and subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your cool podcasts. Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcast
First up: The 'Roseanne' cancellation. In an unprecedented move, ABC has pulled the enormously successful sitcom reboot after Roseanne exposed herself as a real-life racist. In TV land, what does it mean to be 'difficult'? How is bad behaviour handled by producers and what are the consequences for a hit show?Main event: Our behind-the-scenes chat with a production manager onThe Bachelor. Bachelor Nation is the unofficial name for fans of the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. You don't need to be a fan to recognise that the show is FULL of loose cannons. We’ll talk about some examples of shitty behaviour, slutshaming, and general bullshit on- and off-screen and how women are represented and respected – or not, in some cases. It's a franchise that despite it's stupidity, manages to inspire intellectual debate – so can we be feminists and still enjoy this show? Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
Meghan and Harry! The Royal Wedding 2018 was a spectacular show of love and romance, as well as incredible wealth and privilege. The BP girls dissect the guest list, the gossip and the gospel, and question how we can love the modern love story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex without falling for the fairytale.Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
Grace and Frankie is the hugely successful Netflix comedy show that celebrates women of a certain age who don't necessarily want to grow up. Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda look fabulous at 78 and 80 (!), and it has a lot to do with Hollywood's secret 'Beauty Work' effect - a specialised photoshopping process that helps already-beautiful women look smoother, tighter and younger on screen. Does this kind of digital trickery reinforce impossible beauty standards even into retirement, or is it perfectly fine for a woman to use everything at her disposal to look her best no matter what her age? Does 'embracing ageing' mean we have to bare all? We discuss on the latest character studies episode, plus chat about our favourite characters, moments and style obsessions (house porn! turbans!)Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
Catch up on the big pop culture moments this week: Beyonce's legendary Coachella performance and the business of being a billion dollar couple, what Nigella Lawson can teach us about cooking like a feminist, the harsh truth of the genetically blessed Bond baby (at 48!), and the Time mag's annual Influential people. We covered it all, plus (much to Finch's disgust) the arrival of another Kardashian baby with a another questionable name. Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
The original Roseanne was praised for being a realistic portrayal of a working class family in America. Crass, opinionated and brash, the character of Roseanne was nothing like the idealised on-screen mothers before her and we loved her for it. The Roseanne of today is a real-life Trump supporter with problematic - even dangerous - views, and an influential celebrity profile. Her politics can't be ignored, so should we switch off from nostalgia and the new reboot? The BP girls unpack and discuss the first new episode.Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
In this Character Studies episode, we catch up with Will & Grace, the latest beloved sitcom to be rebooted for a new generation. 20 years on, this groundbreaking show is as relevant as ever thanks to its bold politics and commitment to comedy. On the Bitch Please team is one big W&G fan and one 'dip in and out' viewer. We compare new and old episodes, examine story arcs and explore exactly what made this endearing ensemble so influential.Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
This week on BP: Miranda for Governor! Carrie and co. never took the subway, but Cynthia Nixon vows to fix it when she runs for office in September. Dismissed as an 'unqualified lesbian', Nixon's not the first celeb to move sideways into politics. A long time activist, she'd be the first woman in the role. Her status as a pop culture icon has everyone wondering...can our favourite TV feminist make history? Plus we recap the highlights of Miranda Hobbes and why 'We Should All Be Mirandas'. Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
From the memes to the politics, the Bitch Girls wrap up the big moments of Oscars 2018. JLaw's 'cool girl' moves, Emma Watson's tattoo fail, what Frances McDormand meant by 'inclusion rider', movie reviews and plenty of chat about dresses and perms and all that girly sh*t. PLUS #bitchoftheweek, snack talk and a rando chat about Father of the Bride because sure. Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
Jennifer Aniston is single again and...good? Great, even? Finch and Pi discuss the endless 'poor Jen' narrative and the careful strategy behind the breakup. Jennifer Lawrence and her vampy Versace caused a stir in London. Bold dress, big drama. Plus we celebrate the humble fish 'n' chip shop burger and say 'eff off' to expensive skincare in #bitchoftheweek!Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
This week, Pi and Finch discuss the hard work of Ellen Pompeo - how and why she fought for top pay on the set of Grey's Anatomy. The promo for Amy Schumer's new movie is confusing - isn't she already pretty? So will 'I Feel Pretty' be a vapid twist on Shallow Hal or an insightful take on Hollywood beauty standards? Plus an important Bitch Of The Week discussion - does Vegemite go off?!Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
Don't give two shits about Kylie Jenner's baby? You're on team Finch! Kinda care in a 'probably significant for pop culture history' way? You're on team Pi! If you're keen to hear a lively debate about whether or not this baby should be news at all, you're definitely team Bitch Please. The girls also cover the 'lady Doritos' scandal and question whether Twitter needs to calm the hell down. Also: weekly bitches as usual!Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
FYI: Candice Bergen is power-suiting up for a reboot of Murphy Brown. The hit 90s newsroom sitcom is getting a 2018 update and in these dark Trumpian times, the CBS political comedy could hit the sweet spot between reality and 'fake news'. In movie news, the Bitch girls argue over Vanity Fair's on-the-nose Hollywood Issue cover. Plus, Finch is in real estate hell in Bitch Of The Week. Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
The Bitch girls take on the book everyone's talking about: Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury, the explosive White House tell-all. Is it any wonder the world got so excited about Oprah for President in 2020? Should she run? Would she win? Also: Melania's silent bid for freedom, Trump's tamagotchi, and the reality of Bachelorette breakups. Plus: the girls indulge in a vent about life's petty annoyances in Bitch Of The Week. Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
In 2018, Friends is peak nostalgia. Millennials say: could this show BE any more problematic? We still love it but we do have notes: Is Monica just a housewife in training? Why did Rachel get off the plane for that dickhead Ross? We dive deep into the plot holes and storyline mis-steps . Plus key Friend-ly issues like chilly nipples, 90's faaashun and....vulva areas. Breezy!This is our first Character Study ep for 2018. Email us with requests for the next one...we have a LONG list and need your help to prioritise our favourite on-screen women. Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
The Bitch Please girls take a sweep over this week's social media hits: Selena + Justin, Gigi's hot hairy pits, Harry + Meghan wedding protocol, Cat Man ghosting and Ocean's 8 buzz. ALSO: Which Harry Potter House is the best?PLUS - Festive bitches!*Recorded Dec 2017Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
Finch and Pi discuss Golden Globe snubs, the impact of Salma Hayek's powerful #metoo essay and our homegrown hero, Margot Robbie.Bitch of the week: Shopping centre parking aka Why The F*ck Are People So Lazy and nosy, noisy neighbours spoiling our holiday vibes.ALSO - if anyone remembers the name of the fake space movie starring Anna Scott in Notting Hill, email us!*Recorded Dec 2017Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
This week, we talk image overhaul. Pi ponders Uma Thurman's secret weapon in the war against Weinstein and Finch covers Angelina's transformation and Hollywood ego babysitting. Bitch of the week: Festive shopping rage and WTF is the point of straws in pub drinks?Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
This week, Finch and Pi dive into the Princess Complex - has the modern girl outgrown the fairytale ending? We ponder the all-American queen bee Taylor Swift and Meaghan 'my boyfriend's a prince' Markle.Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcast
Child stars who play with the big kids for the big $$$...does fame stunt your growth? We talk newbie Millie Bobby Brown and the original wild child, Drew Barrymore.Bitch of the week: A friendship-threatening take on Malteasers, and Finchy's 'anti-knob' message.Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcastFollow in Instagram at instagram.com/BitchPleasePodcast
In this week's episode, Finchy interrogates the media's coverage of British actress Kate Winslet, while Pia considers the treatment of Mila Kunis and 'bad moms'.Bitch Of The Week: Pia rages against breakfast habits while Finchy expounds her struggles with clickbait.Email the Bitch Please team at bpleasepodcast@gmail.comFollow on Facebook at fb.me/BPleasePodcastFollow on Twitter at twitter.com/BPleasePodcast