Fandom Femmes

Our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration continues with an interview with dancer and video producer Ky! You might know them from their chaotic KPOP parody dance covers or their work behind the scenes of Youtube's “KPOP Evolution” and Fuse's “Shine True.” In this episode, we talk about stepping into our power, exploring queerness in and through KPOP, and more. Check out Ky's Youtube channel @kythecreator27 and on other social media @oneofakynd27. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

We're kicking off our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month series by sharing our thoughts on Avatar parallels, Southeast Asian representation, and GAYS? In “Raya the Last Dragon.” [THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS] (Noelle's mic was having technical difficulties this time around, so please enjoy her raspy voice.) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we sat down with Mary Stowe of Anime for Humanity to talk about mental health portrayals in anime, our favorite comfort shows, and more! Anime for Humanity is a 501©(3) non-profit charity dedicated to using anime, cosplay, and video games as a medium to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Visit their website to learn more: animeforhumanity.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

As April is coming to an end, we sat down with Bamboo and Glass to share their experiences as classical musicians as we talk about the anime “Your Lie in April.” We dive into times music has reached us, how accurate the instrument playing in the anime is, comparisons between competitive classical music culture and competitive dance and more! Check out Bamboo and Glass wherever you listen to podcasts and follow @bambooandglass on Instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

We had so much fun making our Behind the Masc episode that we had to split it into two episodes! Listen to us play Two Truths and a Lie, answer a question from our listeners, and give you our recommendations for GET REC'D! Check out our Episode 12 if you haven't already and follow our panelists Manuel @msvjr, Cal @cryptid_cal, and Jester King @jesterkingofficial. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

In our first panel style episode, we brought together three POC guests with different gender identities to discuss toxic masculinity, gender euphoria, positive representation of masculinity in fandom and more! Featuring Manuel Vielma @msvjr, Jester King @jesterkingofficial, and Cal Yotsuya @cryptid_cal. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

In honor of Women's History Month, we are bringing back our “Baddest Bitches” series! This time, we are going to be talking about the strong women in the Legend of Korra universe, how we started watching the show, and our hopes for the new Avatar Studios. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

In this episode, Justine and Noelle get up to some funny businesses with comedian, writer, and Internet personality Steven Zakari. Listen to them reminisce on their experience at AX After Hours, write their own fanfiction, and get WAAAYYY too comfortable with Sailor Moon attacks. Follow Steven on social media @stevenlovesboa. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

In celebration of Black History Month, we interviewed Amaya J, lifelong SWer, occasional stripper, Mommy Domme, kinkster, baby weeb, and K-pop fangirl. Join us as we talk about intersecting identities, destigmatizing sex work, and how to brush your teeth. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and OF @thisisamayaj! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

Need some badass femme inspiration? Look no further! In this episode, Justine and Noelle unpack struggles we've faced as queer femme creatives and rave about our favorite women in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

Justine and Noelle reflect on how their podcast grew in 2020, share their favorite media from last year, and dream up what's next for 2021! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

Grab your spiked egg nog and cozy up by the virtual yule log for a boozy holiday minisode with Fandom Femmes! We'll be talking about our favorite Christmas episodes, playing Mad Libs, and making each other tear up with thoughtful gifts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

Meet Miss Shumai, a second generation Asian American drag queen whose drag seeks to explore and reclaim the intersections of the queer Asian American experience through sensuality, dance, cosplay, and satire. Listen to us unpack Asian American identity, share stories about stepping into our queer identities, gush about juicy anime crushes and more! Follow her on IG and TikTok at @missshumai and her drag party's page at @sendnoodzparty! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

Welcome to our first surprise minisode! Justine and Noelle dress up to celebrate Halloween, reminisce on their childhood costumes, and play some spooky madlibs, one even written by one of their listeners! Strap in for a wild ride and enjoy~ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

With a live-action adaptation of "Silk" in the works, Justine tells Noelle about how this strong Asian-American female hero in the Spiderverse introduced her to the world of comics and her hopes for the upcoming series! Community spotlight: @monsterpoh --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

In honor of National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+, Justine and Noelle talk about the characters that helped them come into their LGBTQ+ identities. This week's community spotlight: LGBTQ+ Filipino artist Kristel Bugayong! IG: kristelbugayong --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

Join us as we welcome our first guest - burlesque performer extraordinaire and published author, Lady Mekaella. In this episode, we talk about her upcoming book, "Policing Muses", destigmatizing sex work, women with swords, and more! Follow @ladymekaella on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Vero, Cosplay World, and Venmo, and visit her websites: www.ladymekaellademure.com and www.policingmuses.com! [For this episode, listen with headphones or speakers versus with car speakers due to technical difficulties, thank you!] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

CW: adult language, mentions of sexual harassment, body shaming A global pandemic has put con season on hold, so we're dreaming big and looking to the future. In this episode, Justine and Noelle reflect on their experiences at cons and radically reimagine what safe, inclusive, and community-minded convention culture would look like once it's safe to return. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

In this episode, Noelle and Justine discuss Naruto from a feminist lens and whether or not the anime queerbaits, passes the Bechdel test and more. Basically, Noelle weebs out about one of her favorite anime while Justine smiles and pretends they know what's happening. This episode contains SPOILERS for Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support

Hosts Justine and Noelle introduce themselves as POC queer geeks, share their fandoms and nerd journeys, and reveal their relationship's true origin story. In this episode, they discuss the purpose behind creating "Fandom Femmes" and what their goals are in doing so. Enjoy the show, and remember to be you and be free bbs! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandom-femmes/support