Ladies First

Alejandra, Dayana, and Kori resurrect Ladies First for a very special episode of Warrior Nun's second season!

Y'all knew we were going to talk about Batwoman sooner or later...

In the follow-up to January's theme on ladies being friends, Kori and Taylor take a look at The Cheetah Girls series and the 2001 film, Josie and the Pussycats. Legend has it Kori still has One World stuck in her head.

Kori and Taylor kick off the new year with a discussion about female friendships in cinema through the lens of Ghostbusters (2016) and Charlie's Angels (2019). Ladies First is a proud member of the Fandomentals Network

Kori is joined again by Alejandra and Dayana for part two of a two-part series retrospective. In this episode, we're looking at the series as a whole both flaws and strengths, and what cultural impact Supergirl had in both the comics medium and live-action portrayals of superheroines.

That's right, we're talking about Supergirl again on Ladies First! Kori is joined by Alejandra and Dayana for part one of a two-part series retrospective. In this episode, we're looking at season 6 as a whole and how we thought it wrapped up Kara's story, what worked, and what didn't work. Ladies First is a proud member of the Fandomentals Network.

Today on Ladies First; Kori and our Taylor consider Taylor Swift's cultural power and influence over the past decade. We argue that Taylor Swift was the first true Millennial "Diva" Icon (in the good way), even before Lady Gaga, and whose artistry and support has empowered queer millennials for just as long. Swift's career is a fascinating case study of the changing public perceptions of powerful women and acceptable misogyny. Credits: Created/Written/Hosted by Kori and Taylor   Sound Design/Music/Production by Kori  Research by Taylor  Graphic Design by Kori  Produced by The Fandomentals Network

Today Taylor talks to long-time cartoonist Signe Wilkinson about depicting a controversial topic like abortion and about being a female cartoonist in general. A Pulitzer-Prize-winner, Wilkinson has captured the idiosyncrasies, absurdities, and the bigotry — particularly the misogyny — that has shaped American politics for decades. Wilkinson is also an advocate for free speech. Created/Written/Edited/Hosted by Kori and Taylor Sound Design/Music/Production by Kori  Research by Taylor  Graphic Design by Kori  Produced by The Fandomentals Network

AKA Ladies First Discusses Healthy Internet Interactions Kori and Taylor discuss how a perfect storm of real-world situations has lead to an increase of poor internet hygiene, ending in the stage of "terminally online". They discuss how the capitalist-fueled social media companies retain your engagement through algorithms and outrage, the binarist moralizing this can lead to, and why it's so important to make time to disconnect and take a break from online spaces. Content warning: Discussion of forms of online harassment/abuse. Credits:Created/Written/Hosted by Kori and Taylor Sound Design/Music/Production by Kori  Research by Taylor  Graphic Design by Kori  Produced by The Fandomentals Network

Today in this grab bag Ladies First discusses recent events in queer news, including politics, publishing, and big-name, blockbuster representation. Credits:Created/Written/Hosted by Kori and Taylor   Sound Design/Music/Production by Kori  Research by Taylor  Graphic Design by Kori  Produced by The Fandomentals Network Ladies First is a proud member of the Fandomentals Network

Often at this time of year, the queer side of the Internet talks about celebrating ‘Wrath' instead of ‘Pride' so as to better acknowledge the world's many injustices. Last time Ladies First covered why we need Pride. Today, Kori and Taylor let loose about the double standards regarding revenge narratives and who gets to revel in them. After thousands of years of oppression and being spoken over, all women restrain a huge, hellish dose of wrath. Ladies First is a proud member of the Fandomentals Network. Credits: Created/Written/Hosted by Kori and Taylor   Sound Design/Music/Production by Kori  Research by Taylor  Graphic Design by Kori 

Today Kori and Taylor discuss sex and a problem that we're calling queer patriarchal purity culture (or QPPC for short) and how it affects fandom culture, particularly femslash. Credits:Created/Written/Hosted by Kori and Taylor   Sound Design/Music/Production by Kori  Research by Taylor  Graphic Design by Kori  Produced by The Fandomentals Network Ladies First is a proud member of The Fandomentals Network

In this episode of Ladies First, Kori and Taylor talk about the history behind ballroom culture. We consider how drag culture factors in, and how ballroom reflects the complex relationships between race, gender, and class. Ladies First is a proud member of the Fandomentals Network.

In this episode, Kori talks to the crew of @WarriorNunPromo and their anniversary fanzine made by and for the Warrior Nun fandom! Listen in for more details on how you can become involved, as well as another round of gushing over the characters we've all come to love. Ladies First is a proud member of the Fandomentals Network.

Today on Ladies First, Kori, Eli, and Taylor discuss transmasc issues and consider how they intersect with queer women's community, culture, and history. Here at Ladies First, we support our transmasc brothers and siblings. Ladies First is a member of the Fandomentals Network.

One of Kori and Taylor's favorite guests, Wendy Curry, returns to share her years of knowledge on building safe, sustainable, and healthy communities. Among the topics discussed are learning to avoid burnout, how to delegate, dealing with disappointment, and knowing when to plan an exit strategy. ResourcesWendy Curry: http://web.archive.org/web/20080626175914/http://feministing.com/archives/007498.html (http://web.archive.org/web/20080626175914/http://feministing.com/archives/007498.html)  http://binetusa.blogspot.com/2009/02/binet-usa-president-wendy-curry.html (http://binetusa.blogspot.com/2009/02/binet-usa-president-wendy-curry.html)  http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/usa/new_jersey/BNNJ/tristate/draft.html (http://www.qrd.org/qrd/www/usa/new_jersey/BNNJ/tristate/draft.html)  https://southfloridagaynews.com/Community/feature-binet-usa-strives-to-amplify-bisexual-voices.html#gsc.tab=0 (https://southfloridagaynews.com/Community/feature-binet-usa-strives-to-amplify-bisexual-voices.html#gsc.tab=0) 

In today's episode of Ladies First, Kori and Taylor discuss toxic elements of fandom and their connections to Internet culture in general. Our topics include fandom discourse that reflects binary, black-and-white thinking associated with religion and the social justice movement, and how we talk about women in the public eye.

Ladies First talked about Wynonna Earp again! Dayana and Kori discussed what's happened in season four, what we'd like to see in the second half, and our favorite characters.

For this special episode of Ladies First, Taylor interviews long-time bisexual activist Lani Ka'ahumanu about her role in establishing a national bisexual community, the importance of representation, and overall what bisexuality means to a monosexual world. As Lani proclaimed in 1993, "Aloha, my name is Lani Ka’ahumanu, and it ain’t over til the bisexual speaks…"

Sneaking in at the end of the month, Kori and Dayana are finally talking about season one of Freeform's Motherland: Fort Salem. If you haven't watched the season yet, be aware of spoilers. (Also, if you have watched the season and are a fan of Scylla... maybe approach with caution?) The Ladies discuss what worked and didn't work for them this season, what they'd like to see in season two, and why Abigail Bellweather should get what she wants, when she wants, because she deserves it.

Taylor and Rebecca discuss the new animated series from Disney.

Alejandra and Kori spend an hour talking about their current favorite show, Warrior Nun. Everyone loves a glorious dumbass character trope!

Alejandra and Kori spend an hour talking about their current favorite show, Warrior Nun. Everyone loves a glorious dumbass character trope!

Taylor and Kori welcome back activist Wendy Curry and discuss the upcoming annual Celebrate Bisexuality Day

Taylor and Kori welcome back activist Wendy Curry and discuss the upcoming annual Celebrate Bisexuality Day

So after a shockingly swift resolution to the tele-serial, courtesy of Alejandra and Seher, conversation turns to representation in television. CrTjuPDSoQQg0Wxj0Sld

So after a shockingly swift resolution to the tele-serial, courtesy of Alejandra and Seher, conversation turns to representation in television.

Seher, Kori, and Taylor discuss queer fashion now, historically, and how we might sort of be doing just a little gatekeeping as well.

Seher, Kori, and Taylor discuss queer fashion now, historically, and how we might sort of be doing just a little gatekeeping as well.

Alejandra and Seher reunite to plot another wlw tele-serial! Well, at least the first part.

Alejandra and Seher reunite to plot another wlw tele-serial! Well, at least the first part.

Kori, Taylor, and special guest Wendy Curry discuss bisexual history, community, activism, and their experiences across three different generations.

Kori, Taylor, and special guest Wendy Curry discuss bisexual history, community, activism, and their experiences across three different generations.

Kori, Taylor, and Rebecca take a look at queer spaces in the music industry, cover a little history, and discuss why it's so hard for explicitly queer music videos to crack the mainstream ceiling. Also, we fangirl over Angel Haze.

Kori, Taylor, and Rebecca take a look at queer spaces in the music industry, cover a little history, and discuss why it's so hard for explicitly queer music videos to crack the mainstream ceiling. Also, we fangirl over Angel Haze.

Elizabeth and Kori discuss the final season, the issues they have with it, and if the series ultimately stuck its landing.

Elizabeth and Kori discuss the final season, the issues they have with it, and if the series ultimately stuck its landing.

Elizabeth, Kori, and Taylor discuss the fallout from the bisexual flag design debacle, as well as look at the history behind the flag (and its predecessors) itself.

Elizabeth, Kori, and Taylor discuss the fallout from the bisexual flag design debacle, as well as look at the history behind the flag (and its predecessors) itself.

Kori and Taylor talk about the cultural history of coming out in the United States, and all the intersections that come with it. Also, why nobody is entitled to anyone's personal coming out.

Kori and Taylor talk about the cultural history of coming out in the United States, and all the intersections that come with it. Also, why nobody is entitled to anyone's personal coming out.

What a time to come back from hiatus! Some of the things we'd discussed on this episode have changed in light of everything that's gone on in the rapidly developing COVID-19 situation, but overall, Kori and Molly are here to discuss DC movies, animated series, comics, and DCTV. Also anything Harley Quinn related that you can think of.

What a time to come back from hiatus! Some of the things we'd discussed on this episode have changed in light of everything that's gone on in the rapidly developing COVID-19 situation, but overall, Kori and Molly are here to discuss DC movies, animated series, comics, and DCTV. Also anything Harley Quinn related that you can think of.

Ladies First returns after its hiatus to talk about the increasing tidal wave of internet backlash on lady-centric media properties.

Ladies First returns after its hiatus to talk about the increasing tidal wave of internet backlash on lady-centric media properties.

Kori, Seher, and Elizabeth discuss the recent death of a lesbian character on Coronation Street.