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Space Bras is a bi-weekly podcast where two best friends discuss the intersection of science fiction and feminism. Each episode co-hosts Kate Whitney and Mary Johnston unpack a genre they love and social justice issues that matter now.

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  • Dec 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
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  • 67 EPISODES


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Happiest Season

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 120:45


Happy Holigays, part duex! Kate and Mary are celebrating by talking about that landmark piece of lesbian, holiday cinema — Happiest Season. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of queer trauma, happy endings, and family at the holidays. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

D.E.B.S. (2004)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 103:37


Happy Holidays! Kate and Mary are celebrating by revisiting a piece of essential lesbian cinema — D.E.B.S. Join us as we talk theme of identity, unpack some baggage around the spy-girl trope, and bask in a joyful, sapphic love story.

Little Shop of Horrors

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 83:53


The leaves may be starting to fall, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about somewhere that’s green. Join Kate and Mary as they breakdown the campy musical classic and evergreen critique of the dangers of capitalism, Little Shop of Horrors

Us (2019)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 95:25


Kate and Mary are seeing double as they take on the instant classic, Jordan Peele’s Us. Join them as they discuss identity, destiny, and capitalism as explored by Peele. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Halloween (1978)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 90:21


On a cool October night, join Mary and Kate as they cheer on the final girl — Laurie Strode — and dig into the first slasher film, suburban morality and the inspiration for Mike Meyers. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Terminator: Dark Fate

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 96:32


Let’s go to the past to prevent an apocalypse in the future, again, with Terminator: Dark Fate. Wrapping our two episode special, and featuring guest, Meagan Whitney. SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Terminator 2: Judgement Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 132:53


Let’s go to the past to prevent an apocalypse in the future with Terminators 2: Judgement Day. Featuring special guest, Meagan Whitney. SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

SNEAK PEAK: Lovecraft Singles

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 122:03


Hey there faithful listeners, we’re bringing you a sneak peak of the newest OM show, Lovecraft Singles. Join Space Bras co-host Mary and her brother Thomas as they explore the new HBO Max show, Lovecraft Country. And if you’ve missed our regular programing, don’t fret, we’ll be back next week!

WALL-E

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 95:41


Hop a rocket with us and hold on tight as we explore the truly charming 2008 film, WALL-E, with special guest, Megan Whitney. SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 86:13


This time around we’ll be looking at this years most bombastic, glitter-bomb of a film, Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266 List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Bonus: This is America in the Year 2020 — time to Get Out?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 21:36


In this bonus episode, we discuss This is America in the context of Get Out as well as the on-going protests against police brutality and supporting Black Lives Matter. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266 List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Get Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 82:50


We’re piling in with Chris and Rose to go visit the Armitage estate in Upstate New York in the 2017 instant classic, Get Out. Join us as we discuss Jordan Peele’s directorial debut — including his clever homages, insidiousness of white liberalism and the Sci-Fi twist that makes this film unforgettable. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266 List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Legally Blonde

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 118:14


Welcome back as we wrap-up our graduation celebration with Legally Blonde. Queue up for registration as we discuss coming into your own power, Hollywood-friendly camp, and what we should challenge about celebrating Western — blonde — beauty standards. Timecodes: Start - 0:28:50: Discussion of the current uprising, Black Lives Matter, and why we aren't celebrating Pride month the way we have in the past. 0:28:51 - 1:58:14: Discussion of Legally Blonde +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266 List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Booksmart: Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 55:53


Welcome back as we continue our graduation celebration with Part 2 of our Booksmart coverage. Buckle up as we discuss young feminists, best friends, and coming of age. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266 List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

Booksmart: Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 54:20


We’re stepping away from Sci-Fi for a moment to celebrate graduations! Join us as we discuss coming of age and graduation with 2019’s Booksmart in a two-part special. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266 List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.twitter.com/jadealycebod/status/1266573372370059266

The Twilight Zone: Now

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 83:18


We’re continuing our journey to another dimension, and this time it’s in 2019. Join us for a discussion of Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone reboot, Season 1, Episode 7: Not All Men.

The Quarantine Series: Westworld Season 3. ep 8

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 113:00


Join us as we wrap up our special Westworld bonus eps with the finale of Season 3

The Quarantine Series: Westworld Season 3. ep 6 & 7

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 106:47


We’re back on Westworld, but this time with two special guests!

The Quarantine Series: Westworld Season 3. ep 4 & 5

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 118:15


Our bonus eps continue, so get cozy and join us as we break down Season 3, Episodes 4 and 5 with special guest Thomas.

The Twilight Zone: Then

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 82:12


Let’s take a journey to another dimension or at the very least to another time…the mid-1960s. This time around we’re taking a look at the classic Twilight Zone episode Number 12 Looks Just Like You

Paradise Hills

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 71:06


Join us we take a look at the overlooked 2019 film, Paradise Hills

The Quarantine Series: West World Season 3, Episodes 1–3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 92:46


We’re all locked in, let’s enjoy some good TV together! Every other week throughout quarantine, join your two favorite bad-bitch feminist podcasters as they take on West World Season 3.

Sky High

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 98:07


Let’s (side) kick back and take a look at the teen superhero classic, Sky High

SB Archive: Jurassic Park

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 88:58


Folks, it’s smoldering Jeff Goldblum. It’s feminism always finding a way. It’s Jurassic Park!

Star Wars, Beyond the Trilogy Bonus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 39:50


Join us as we take a bonus look beyond the most recent Star Wars trilogy

Star Wars, The Rise of Skywalker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 99:52


Our epic trilogy…about an epic trilogy comes to its end

Star Wars, The Last Jedi

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 78:47


This time around we pick up where we left off, with Star Wars, The Last Jedi

Star Wars, The Force Awakens

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 77:27


We’re starting 2020 by looking at the end…of the Star Wars trilogies. First stop, The Force Awakens

OM Holiday Spectacular 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 25:24


The Holidays are upon us once again, and to celebrate, all your favorite Outrageous Mechanisms shows have to come together to bring you 2019 Holiday Spectacular!

Holiday Special: Batman Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 68:31


Tis the season folks, and to celebrate Mary and Kate are taking a look at an oft overlooked Christmas Classic, Batman Returns, aka Catwoman the Movie.

Problematic Faves: Buffy, Pangs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 81:56


In honor of Thanksgiving, we’re going back for a second helping of problematic faves with season 4, episode 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Pangs.

Problematic Faves: The X-Files, Postmodern Prometheus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 50:39


Join Kate and Mary as they take a look back at media from their youth that may not as aged as well as they’d hope. We’re starting off with season 5, episode 5 of the X-files, The Postmodern Prometheus

Teeth

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 61:09


We’re back on track with our latest episode, join us as we take a look at the 2007 film Teeth.

From the Archives: The Babadook

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 91:01


We’re having some engine troubles on the good ship Space Bras this week, so you’ll have to wait a little longer to check out our episode on “Teeth,” but while you’re waiting, check out a spooky classic from last Halloween, the Babadook.

The Craft

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 86:02


Space Bras’ spooky detour continues with the 1996 classic, The Craft

Ginger Snaps

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 75:27


Halloween is here and that means that the good ship Space Bras is taking its annual detour away from Sci-Fi and into the land horror. Our first stop, Ginger Snaps.

Ghost in the Shell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 105:15


This time around we take a deep dive right off the top of sky scraper and into the seminal animated sci-fi classic, Ghost in the Shell.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 88:58


Join us on a trip there and back again as Kate, Mary, and special guest Tame Thomas take a look at Mad Max: Fury Road

Jurassic Park

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 88:58


Folks, it’s smoldering Jeff Goldblum. It’s feminism always finding a way. It’s Jurassic Park!

The Shallows

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 78:34


Our summertime big-animal break continues with the 2016 shark-flick, The Shallows

Kong: Skull Island

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 76:31


Hop on the chopper and join us as we take a look at Kong: Skull Island

Sorry to Bother You

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 104:21


Join Kate and Mary as the dig into Boot’s Riley’s already legendary debut film, Sorry to Bother You

Russian Doll pt 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 47:26


Glad to see you’re back again (and again, and again, and again) for part 2 of Russian Doll

Russian Doll pt 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 5:18


Join Kate and Mary as they begin to peel back the layers of the Netflix original series, Russian Doll in part 1 of a 2 part series

Captain Marvel

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 71:27


On our latest episode Kate and Mary dig into the hit film, Captain Marvel

Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 78:28


Join Mary and Kate as they get to the top of the epic B Movie classic, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

Maniac pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 80:13


The inward gaze continues with Maniac pt2, featuring special guest Megan Whitney

Maniac pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2019 66:32


Join us on a look inward as we begin to explore the Netflix limited series Maniac in part one of a two part series

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 80:25


Join us for a trip down memory lane…before it disappears. This time around Mary and Kate tackle Michel Gondry’s 2004 classic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Solaris

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 89:41


For our latest episode, Mary and Kate have enlisted the help of filmmaker, professor, and dear old friend, Talena Sanders to help tackle Andrei Tarkovsky’s enigmatic 1972 masterpiece, Solaris

Earth Girls Are Easy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 74:37


This time around the good ship Space Bras crash lands into the swimming that is Mary’s formative years as your most radical hosts dig into camp sci-fi classic Earth Girls Are Easy. If you’d like to join in on the fun, and support the show, go ahead and grab a copy of the flick right here https://amzn.to/2BQsTZf

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