"Take Down The Patriarchy" With Solange & Jen, formerly known as"Jessica & Solange Take Down The Patriarchy" is a feminist deconstruction of movies/TV Shows/Books that contain problematic and stereotypical representations of women. Solange Castro, a standup comic and playwright, wrote the play, "Cha…
We're talking about "The Comedian," the first episode of the Jordan Peele Twilight Zone reboot. What's the deal with the mythology behind stand up comedians? (Seinfeld voice)Does being a "content creator" mean you have to give it up all up, including your personal safety and privacy if you're a woman? And finally, our Take Action this week: support comedian Angelina Spicer's comedy special and documentary on Kickstarter about postpartum depression.
Solange and Jen discuss the Netflix' New Zealand female buddy comedy, "The Breaker Upperers" created by Jackie Van Beek and Madeleine Sami that celebrates friendship and Celine Dionne. Solange and Jen also cover the concept of a "nemesis," Beto's tone-deaf statements on child-rearing and living in a world designed by a woman.