I'd Kill A Spider For You

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Two geeky best friends talking life’s big issues (and small ones two). It’s nerdy, it’s intersectional and it’s always political. Oh, and it’s funny, we promise.

Catherine C Williams & Carmen Galvan


    • Dec 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 100 - I'd Kill A Spider For My Best Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 75:09


    100th Episode!!! We can’t believe it! This podcast has always been part educational, part free therapy and part hang out session with your host’s Catherine and Carmen, and we’re so glad you choose to join us! To honour our 100th episode your hosts have each picked a secret topic to cover, and to make it extra fun we haven't even told the other what it is. 100th Episode!!!

    Episode 99 - Grief And Revolution Brought To You By Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 79:27


    Some of the best mainstream explorations of grief and revolution have come out recently, brought to you by the House of Mouse. This week we’re discussing the politics in Andor, a Star Wars series and grief and loss in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Side note: Your hosts cannot and will not be held accountable for thirsting for the actors, we’re only human!

    Episode 98 - Cryptozoology For Dummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 69:26


    Cryptozoology is what you get when you combine myth, pseudoscience and folks who just have too much time on their hands - And we absolutely love it. Join us as we discuss everything from the Loch Ness Monster to Mothman and share our own cryptozoological theories! Happy Halloween!

    Episode 97 - Folklore Is Free Babysitting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 72:15


    Folklore is what you get when you mix fear of the unknown with the desire to get your kids to behave. This week we’re discussing folklore - specifically Latin American and Afro Caribbean folklore courtesy of your favourite Mexican and Jamaican hosts! Hairy hands and weeping women and duppies, oh my!

    Episode 96 - Demons Aren't Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 58:42


    Spooky season is upon us so we are delving into Demons. Join us as we discuss demonology, exorcisms and investigate what we think demons actually are. Cause for the record: Demons aren’t real… but maybe sage your home just in case.

    Episode 95 - Hooked on Chronic Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 67:21


    Your hosts are hilarious, honest and riddled with chronic pain - so today we’re gonna talk about it! Join us and our lovely guest as we discuss living with chronic pain, navigating doctors and diagnosis and what we do to feel better. It’s not a bummer, we promise.

    Episode 94 - Fun Plague Facts For Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 94:23


    Listen, it's been a scary time with new and old diseases popping up everywhere. So to help assuage (and maybe confirm) some of our fears we have brought in Kaitlin, our resident Science Lady (with a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology) to talk Covid, Monkeypox, Polio and more!

    Episode 93 - Marvel: Too White, Could Be Gayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 63:44


    We’re Marvel Stans, we admit it. But we’re Critical Marvel Stans so give us some credit! This week we are discussing Queer and POC representation in the MCU. We use the Thor franchise as our barometers for change and get into the triumphs and many many failures of representation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    Episode 92 - She Lived Long And Prospered

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 55:02


    This week we are honouring the passing of Nichelle Nichols, the icon, the queen, the GOAT. One of the most influential actors of all time her mark on both science and science fiction can’t be overstated. Plus Catherine subjects Carmen to the classic Star Trek episode “Mirror, Mirror.”

    Episode 91 - The Dating Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 68:44


    Single childless women are statistically the happiest people so why are we dating again? Join your hosts plus two special guests as we discuss modern dating apps, dating in the pandemic, new horror stories and more!

    Episode 90 - The Queerbaiting Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 73:37


    Happy Pride folks! This year we are discussing our favorite instances of queercoded characters and queerbaiting couples. If we’re honest this is a long time coming. The list is truly endless so join us for a great time!

    Episode 89 - Breaking News: Vampires Are Gay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 62:12


    It’s Pride Month so we’re getting our queer theory on and tackling the gayest of the supernatural creatures: Vampires. Join us as we go over the very queer orirings of modern vampire stories and discuss the queer metaphors at the heart of vampire fiction.

    Episode 88 - Birthday Shmirthday

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 51:26


    As May is your host’s Birthday Month we’ve decided to talk Birthday traditions. Our own, the history and the culture of Birthdays. Happy Birthday all year round from your favourite Taurus and Gemini duo.

    Episode 87 - Marvel Phase 4ever

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 57:17


    Marvel Phase 4 is endless and while we’re absolutely here for it, it can’t be denied it’s getting to be a lot. Join us as we get into our Marvel Phase 4 wishlist plus our reviews of MoonKnight and Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness.

    Episode 86 - Emo Was Embarrassing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 66:47


    Emo is back, some say it never left, but let’s not pretend it hasn't always been a bit embarrassing. Join us as Carmen tries to explain her deep and abiding love of emo music plus we get into the scene’s problematic side. Darken your clothes and strike a violent pose and let's get into it.

    Episode 85 - #OscarsSoIrrelevant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 74:00


    The Oscars are like the Applebees of entertainment, an outdated relic slowly fading into irrelevance. But while they're still here let's dive into why. Join us as we discuss the Oscars' many mistakes and controversies plus we name our top “Should Have Won An Oscars” Awards.

    Episode 84 - The Batman Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 71:21


    Batman is unquestionably one of the greatest cultural icons of our time. Whether you see him as the world's greatest detective or a billionaire who beats up poor people in his fursona, he’s important. Join us as we discuss our issues with Batman, our favorite Batman films and our top 3 Batman villains. Batman - More like Bad-Man right? We’re not sorry.

    Episode 83 - Besties Making Their Way Through Late Stage Capitalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 38:01


    Listen we’re all going through it so we thought it was a good time to do a catch up episode and share how we’re doing, what we’re looking forward to and what the hell this podcast is anyways!

    Episode 82 - Black Women Run The Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 63:19


    Behind every black male revolutionary is a better, less problematic black woman doing the real work. This episode we are highlighting some of our favourite historical black and/or queer badass revolutionaries and activists. We discuss how women and queer people’s contributions are treated in revolutionary movements and the trash behaviour of certain important men. It’s black history month - learn your history, fight the man, listen to our podcast.

    Episode 81 - Oh Hey Look A Black Character

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 60:03


    Happy Black History Month 2022! We are kicking it off with black characters in sci-fi and fantasy! Join us for a discussion on the importance of inclusion and diversity - plus it’s time for another powerpoint night where we each rate our Top 5 Black Fantasy and Sci-fi faves.

    Episode 80 - Is It A Cult!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 58:53


    Listeners, you may not be in a cult but you may be dangerously close to one! Join us for part 2 of our series on cults where we dissect cult-like fads and try to decide where they belong on the cult scale. In 10 years when there’s a true crime documentary on the latest cults you’ll be able to say you heard it here first!

    Episode 79 - How To Tell You're In A Cult

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 58:07


    Listeners, we hope you’re not in a cult but if you are, this may be the episode for you. Join us for part 1 of our series on cults where we discuss the psychology and hallmarks of these dangerous groups. Trust us when we say that if a charismatic weirdo tells you you're special you should run.

    Episode 78 - Spiderman Is Relatable Cause He's Broke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 64:21


    We’re back on our Marvel Bulls*hit. But listen, Spidey is the top hero and in honour of “Spiderman: No Way Home” we’re here to celebrate him. Join us as we discuss the web slinger’s weird tropes, the geriatric casting decisions, and our No Way Home predictions. Plus our top Spiderman movies and Spiderman villains.

    Episode 77 - Going Through Our Anime Phase

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 69:36


    Listen, like it or hate it Anime is one of the biggest and most varied art forms around. Wanna see one about teenage ninjas? Got it. Flamboyant skateboarders? Sure. A highschool romance? It's there. Join us as Catherine attempts to explain Anime to Carmen - the genres, the tropes and how you can love a show despite the racism, fatphobia and sexsim. Plus Carmen rates Catherines top 10 anime husbands.

    Episode 76 - Diet Culture Shock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 73:08


    Winter is around the corner and we’re all gonna be putting on some weight and that’s… totally normal? Diet culture these days has gotten completely out of control and we’re gonna talk about it. We’ll discuss our personal relationship with dieting and weight gain, fad diets, plastic surgery, marketing, flat tummy teas and more.

    Episode 75 - Do You like Scary Movies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021


    You better boo-lieve we love horror movies. Or we try to but we get a little screamish. Join a pair of certified scary cats as we discuss our favourite Monsters, Horror Movies, Horror tropes and the racism of early horror films. It’s a spook-tacular time cause scary movies are a ghoul's best friend.

    Episode 74 - The Disney Renaissance Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 66:10


    Catherine loves Disney animated movies and Carmen… well, lets say she’s seen them. Yes, we’re back on our BS talking about Disney. Join us as we discuss, argue about and rate the Disney Renaissance films - that’s The Little Mermaid to Tarzan. Don’t worry we’ll be calling out the racism. Expect a lot off off key singing.

    Episode 73 - Serial Killer Groupies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 49:26


    From meth mouthed Richard Ramirez to lazy-eyed Ted Bundy, serial killers always seem to have swarms of groupies. Do we get it? Barely. But we’ll try to break it down. Join us for a discussion where we try our hardest to understand serial killer groupies. Why do they exist and what the hell is wrong with them?

    Episode 72 - Bad Boys Whatcha Gonna Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 66:18


    Bad boys are everywhere these days and we love them - but if we don’t start critiquing them properly we’re in for a whole mess. Draco Malfoy, The Notebook, Bakugou, Telenovelas, Kylo Ren - we touch on all types of media. Join us as we discuss: who deserves a redemption arc, how bad boys influence toxic patterns and what characters aren't really bad boys at all.

    Episode 71 - Celebrity Mortality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 66:32


    Celebrities aren’t immortal but we sure treat them like they are. Spoiler alert: death comes for us all. Join us for a discussion about celebrity deaths - how they affect us, how we grieve and what we can learn from them. Plus we touch on twitter mobs, disrespecting the dead and who we’re dreading seeing go.

    Episode 70 - Colours Don't Have Gender

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 69:36


    If you know us you know we love to discuss societal norms. Join us for a conversation about gender, gender norms, gender expression and sexism. Spoiler alert: we reveal that gender is mostly dumb and made up and society is a nightmare.

    Episode 69 - Generational Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 61:01


    Boomers, Gen-X, Millennial, Gen-Z - we all act like generations define us but do they even really matter? Join us, a couple of Millennials, as we discuss Millennials and Gen-Z - the slang, the trends, the outlooks and the online fights appear to be a white woman culture war.

    Episode 68 - Wash Your Godd*mn Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 61:38


    When Covid19 began millions of people learned the importance of washing their hands. Our question is, what the hell were they doing before? Join us as we discuss examples of historical filthiness, put people's unwashed butts on blast and generally gag at unhygienic habits.

    Episode 67 - Fun Gay Facts For Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 73:10


    As is typical for us we're going to spend this episode railing against colonialism by discussing how colonization changed the landscape of queer identities. But seeing as that's kind of a bummer we will also be talking about our favourite queer movies (44:30), favourite should-have-been-queer movies, share some controversial gay opinions and generally have a gay old time! Happy Pride!

    Episode 66 - All Fandoms Are Trash (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 65:52


    All fandoms are garbage and we should delete the internet. This week we are continuing our dive into fandom but this time we're exposing fan culture for the dumpster fire it is. We're talking sexism, racism, gatekeeping, toxic fans - you name it. Plus we rank the absolute worst fandoms. Spoiler - Star Wars wins.

    Episode 65 - If There’s A Wiki There’s A Fandom (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 62:39


    Episode 65 - If There's A Wiki There's A Fandom (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 62:39


    Episode 64 - The Falcon And The Winter Soldier: Surprise! America's Racist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 64:31


    We’re here with our review of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! We ask the hard questions like did this show explore racism honestly enough and when will Marvel let Sam and Bucky kiss? Prepare yourself for a discussion of historic and systemic racism, American imperialism, revolutionaries and handsome men flirting.

    Episode 64 - The Falcon And The Winter Soldier: Surprise! America's Racist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 64:31


    We're here with our review of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier! We ask the hard questions like did this show explore racism honestly enough and when will Marvel let Sam and Bucky kiss? Prepare yourself for a discussion of historic and systemic racism, American imperialism, revolutionaries and handsome men flirting.

    Episode 63 - Everyday Philosophizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 62:38


    How you choose to perceive the world is arguably the most important part of life on this floaty rock in space. Join us for a conversation about how we view the world and how our personal philosophies shape us, helps us and stress us the eff out. Featuring hits like: ethics, activism, anarchy, morality, prison abolition, toxic instagram hustlers, internalised capitalism and sunny nihilism.

    Episode 63 - Everyday Philosophizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 62:38


    How you choose to perceive the world is arguably the most important part of life on this floaty rock in space. Join us for a conversation about how we view the world and how our personal philosophies shape us, helps us and stress us the eff out. Featuring hits like: ethics, activism, anarchy, morality, prison abolition, toxic instagram hustlers, internalised capitalism and sunny nihilism.

    Episode 62 - 'Doctor Who' Is Much Better Than It Looks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 59:14


    This episode we're diving into another one of our nerdy passions: Doctor Who. Join us as we discuss our favorite episodes, companions and monsters as well as the weird racism, sexim and homophobia that permiates the show. Don't EXTERMINATE us, we're just the messengers.

    Episode 62 - 'Doctor Who' Is Much Better Than It Looks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 59:14


    This episode we're diving into another one of our nerdy passions: Doctor Who. Join us as we discuss our favorite episodes, companions and monsters as well as the weird racism, sexim and homophobia that permiates the show. Don't EXTERMINATE us, we're just the messengers.

    Episode 61 - WandaVision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 58:54


    It’s a magical tale of a woman dealing with the tragic loss of her Easy-Bake Oven… I mean Husband. Oh, and it's a meditation on grief too. Join us for this spoiler filled review of Wandavision, Marvel’s latest attempt to make is cry. ‘What is grief if not love persevering’ how dare they.

    Episode 61 - WandaVision

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 58:54


    It's a magical tale of a woman dealing with the tragic loss of her Easy-Bake Oven… I mean Husband. Oh, and it's a meditation on grief too. Join us for this spoiler filled review of Wandavision, Marvel's latest attempt to make is cry. ‘What is grief if not love persevering' how dare they.

    Episode 60 - How About Black Power Month?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 65:36


    It's Black History Month so we're talking about… Black History Month. We know we're creative. Join us for an informal discussion of racism, Black History in Canada, our Black History Month experiences and how we can all benefit from and improve the month. My god why is it in February?

    Episode 60 - How About Black Power Month?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 65:36


    It’s Black History Month so we’re talking about… Black History Month. We know we’re creative. Join us for an informal discussion of racism, Black History in Canada, our Black History Month experiences and how we can all benefit from and improve the month. My god why is it in February?

    Episode 59 - Actually, It Is A Kids Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 54:52


    There's nothing wrong with singing The SpongeBob SquarePants theme song with your full chest. A lot of people like to pretend they're too cool to watch cartoons but not us. We’re talking about cartoons and why it's okay for adults to enjoy them! Join us as we discuss our favourite nostalgic animated shows, animated movies, the best theme songs and kink shame Bronies.

    Episode 59 - Actually, It Is A Kids Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 54:52


    There's nothing wrong with singing The SpongeBob SquarePants theme song with your full chest. A lot of people like to pretend they're too cool to watch cartoons but not us. We're talking about cartoons and why it's okay for adults to enjoy them! Join us as we discuss our favourite nostalgic animated shows, animated movies, the best theme songs and kink shame Bronies.

    Episode 58 - The American Experiment’s Peer-Reviewed Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 70:09


    Listen what can we say about the USA? A lot apparently. This is an informal breakdown of recent American Politics by two impolite racialized Canadian women so buckle up and get ready for some unfiltered opinions. We dive into the Alt-Right, the Proud Boys, the Evangelical Christians, the Manosphere, Conspiracy Theories, American Imperialism and the cult around sad old twice impeached Trump. We also question if white inherited trauma exists and beg for the return of critical thinking,

    Episode 58 - The American Experiment's Peer-Reviewed Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 70:09


    Listen what can we say about the USA? A lot apparently. This is an informal breakdown of recent American Politics by two impolite racialized Canadian women so buckle up and get ready for some unfiltered opinions. We dive into the Alt-Right, the Proud Boys, the Evangelical Christians, the Manosphere, Conspiracy Theories, American Imperialism and the cult around sad old twice impeached Trump. We also question if white inherited trauma exists and beg for the return of critical thinking,

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