Tender Rage with Sunny Adcock

In part two of our fabulous return to form, host Sunny Adcock and guest Lynn Mathuthu reminisce on some of Taylor Swift's most notable celebrity feuds – such as those with Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian/Kanye West. The pair relish in the opportunity to thoughtfully and constructively criticise their fave's unfortunate attachment to white feminism, and how Swift's historic need to be seen as virtuous and good led to a repeated victim narrative that ultimately soured her reputation. After shedding her skin as America's sweetheart, Swift stepped into her divisive and (fortunately) short-lived snake era, then later battled for the rights to her own work against Scooter Braun. But with her recent sister albums Folklore and Evermore, Swift seems to have turned a corner. Is there redemption for artists who learn from their mistakes and take accountability? Written and directed by Sunny Adcock. Co-produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. Content Warning: Racism, sexism

We're back, baby! Power be to the fans for surviving the gruelling Tender Rage drought. Gather around as host Sunny Adcock and guest Lynn Mathuthu are put on trial for their enduring love of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in this two-part extravaganza. If you thought white America's sweetheart -- who is best known for playing victim like nobody's business -- had no fans of colour, think again. We're here to tell you why Taylor Swift is pop music's greatest comeback kid and why we think she's suffered from what Sunny likes to call ‘the Anne Hathaway' effect. Was 2010s Swift really a whiny maneater? The CEO of white feminism? A mere teenage girl cliche? Or is there something more going on beneath the surface? Buckle up for the ‘yes, and' conversation you've been missing! Written and directed by Sunny Adcock. Co-produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. Content Warning: Racism, sexism EDITOR'S NOTE: We made mention that Taylor Swift has historically not collaborated with other wom*n during her writing/recording process, but would like to acknowledge that this isn't necessarily true of her recent ‘Taylor's Version' releases. People can learn and grow! We love to see it.

What happens when you achieve your dreams and finally walk one of Australia's biggest runways, only to look around and find yourself unique in the worst possible way? Is your presence enough to shake the table, or is it time we built a new one? Basjia Almaan is a Black, Queer, curve model who recently walked in Australian Fashion Week in Sydney, an event which she publicly criticised for its lack of diversity in a now viral post. Join her and host Sunny Adcock as they call the fashion industry to a higher standard and identify the difference between tokenism and genuine diversity. Basjia lays bare her experiences of adversity on her road to belonging and self actualisation, and asks us to consider why the inclusion of light-skinned, barely curvy models comes at the cost of representing larger and darker bodies. Is it time we divest entirely from these conservative institutions? Grab a cup for the piping hot tea as we embark on our most audacious, tenderly outrageous installment yet. Written and Directed by Sunny Adcock. Co-produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. Content Warnings: Fat-phobia, mental ill-health, colourism, racism. Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks! https://www.patreon.com/tenderragepodcast

Superheroes are relevant again! Thanks to Disney+, who ended our Marvel drought with the release of its original television series WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, we now know what life looks like post-Blip -- and you bet we have something to say about it! Join Sunny and guest Idan Kotzen as they discuss the various ways superhero depictions have evolved to facilitate important discussions on relevant social and political issues. They contend with how their experiences as Marvel fans have differed under patriarchy, and how characters like Black Widow and Captain Marvel serve as reminders of the MCU's failure to portray humanised and resonant female heroes. Meanwhile, should we be concerned that so many male fans resonate with characters like Tony Stark and DC's The Joker? Is Marvel's inclusion of heroes who aren't white or male a sincere attempt at diversity, or too little too late? And finally, how do privileged filmmakers responsibly tell inclusive stories? Beware of spoilers as we keep the rage tender. Written and directed by Sunny Adcock. Co-produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. Content Warnings: Racism, sexism, mental ill-health, violence, police brutality.

The first solo episode of the season has arrived! Welcome to “Yours, Sunny”, the agony aunt audio segment you never knew you needed. As a certified big sister, host Sunny Adcock answers advice requests from real life listeners, delivering her hot take on any issue, big or small. In this first episode, Sunny discusses the importance of showing yourself compassion when navigating high school as a bigger Black girl, reclaiming the value of rest in our capitalist society, and in striving to be a genuine and long-term ally to the marginalised communities who need our help the most. Produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. Content Warnings: Racism, sexism, fat-phobia, police brutality, violence

The saga continues as Sunny Adcock and Evlin DuBose unpack their coming of age journeys with mental ill-health. Listen as they reflect upon the shame that comes with expectations of perfection, the nonlinearity of recovery, their experiences with medication, boundary making, and the trauma inherent to modern living. Produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. Content Warnings: Mental Ill-Health, Suicide, Depression, Anxiety EDITOR'S NOTE: In this recording we referred to individuals who have died by suicide as having “committed suicide”. We have since come to learn that this phrasing is problematic and perpetuates the stigma associated with suicide and apologise for the error. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental ill-health or self injurious behavior, please refer to the following confidential free helplines. Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 The Butterfly Foundation (02) 9412 4499

In part two of our two-part premiere, Sunny Adcock continues her conversation with guest Hebah Ali as they discuss how the vulnerable, compassionate sex appeal of Harry Styles has become a blueprint for modern masculinity. Listen in as they unscramble the politics surrounding gender expression, his 2020 Vogue cover, his role in Olivia Wilde's upcoming film Don't Worry Darling (2021), and dish on predictions for the Grammys. Produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. For more content, follow us on Instagram @tenderragepodcast or find us on linktr.ee/tenderrage Content Warnings: Racism, Sexism, Queerphobia

Keep the rage tender with Sunny Adcock in this two part premiere featuring filmmaker and guest Hebah Ali. Listen as they unpack the psychedelic, feminist masculinity of king and icon Harry Styles, from how a shared love launched their friendship, to his origins in One Direction, their complex relationships with the fandom and fangirling, fanfiction, Harry's metamorphosis into a solo artist, and the chronicles of his celebrity activism. Produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai. For more content, follow us on Instagram @tenderragepodcast or find us on linktr.ee/tenderrage Content Warnings: Racism, Sexism, Police Brutality, Queerphobia

Meet 2021's new incomparable, as host Sunny Adcock launches her debut pop culture, feminist podcast Tender Rage. A new kind of storytelling for the outrageously audacious, the loudly passionate, and the slightly delusional. The podcast for anyone with ordinary courage.