Podcasts about feminist frequency radio

Writer and musician Tara Giancaspro joins Kat and A.C. for a rootin' tootin' rip-roarin' review of Colin Higgins' 1982 movie musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. We get lost in the fun and charm of the music, dancing, and wigs! We delight in the beauty of Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds! And we get caught up in a discussion of whether a movie like this could be made today, with its light-hearted treatment of sex workers being unfairly persecuted. Plus, an unhinged installment of the "what's wrong with me" game returns, as we decide which famous men we'd let watch our drinks.Discussed in this episode:Feminist Frequency Radio's 2020 episode about 9 to 5DC-based harm reduction organization HIPSFind Tara:twitter.com/sweatylamarrtaragiancaspro.substack.comsweatylamarrmusic.bandcamp.comFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaletterboxd.com/katexmachinaFind AC:instagram.com/aclambertyletterboxd.com/aclambertyFind Us:Support our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramNEW: Letterboxd

A TRANSPORTER MIRACLE created two Rikers eight years ago setting up a situation where Counselor Troi would be confronted with the man she fell in love with who was still madly in love with her and Commander Riker looking a different part of himself right in the eyes. It's all in service of getting some Important Scientific Data from a planet and that could not be any less interesting than the love triangle aboard the Enterprise. How do Bryan, Kristen, and special guest Kat Spada respond to this one and do you agree with Bryan & Kat that Troi and Lt. Riker hooked up or do you think Kristen got it right?

This week we're checking out a podcast that explains whether or not you're allowed to like certain movies and TV shows. Have you ever wondered whether or not Gremlins passes the Bechdel test? You haven't? What's wrong with you?? Tab Birt joins the show to explain how Anita Sarkeesian tried to ruin video games and Jerry hangs out in studio with us. After learning nothing about Gremlins, Anthony Cumia and Missy B join the show to witness John getting pranked and freaking out on his poor mother. Also, we wrap up the holiday song parody contest and crown a winner (or two). Merry Christmas everybody! https://www.compoundmedia.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/missybgood Support us, get bonus episodes, Vic and Hannah pics, and watch live every Saturday and most Wednesdays: http://bit.ly/watp-patreon https://watp.supercast.tech/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feminist Frequency Radio presents another “Fortnightly FREQout” mini-episode. In this short-but-sweet installment, Kat is cutting right to the point: BEYONCÉ!Find Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Feminist Frequency:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

Feminist Frequency Radio is celebrating the holidays with the creepy Christmas classic, 1984's Gremlins. Joining Kat is this episode's special guest: actor, comedian, and dancer Oscar Montoya.Links Mentioned:Gremlins 2 sketch from Key & Peele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x01l_jMhjVMLa Más Draga: https://www.youtube.com/@LAMASDRAGAOFICIAL60 Songs That Explain the ‘90s: https://www.theringer.com/60-songs-that-explain-the-90sTrek/Marry/Kill podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voy-death-wish-s2e18-with-kat-spada-feminist-frequency/id1652275008?i=1000636757467Find Oscar:twitter.com/ozzymoinstagram.com/ozzymoFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Feminist Frequency:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

KILL ALL MEN? That's the tantalizing hook for the latest episode in our Trials of Season Two theme month and guest co-hosts Kat Spada of Feminist Frequency Radio and artist Ethan Harper can't help but think what might've been. Instead, we get an episode about a member of the Q Continuum who wants to die. The only thing stopping him is another member of the Q Continuum -- John de Lancie! Can he convince Captain Janeway to rule in his favor and sentence a wayward Q to an eternity trapped inside a comet or will she grant Death Wish Q asylum so that he can become mortal as a means of ending his own life. Oh -- and there's a surprise cameo by William T. Riker. The grades start at (25:33). Check out Kat's Voyager-themed manicure here. If you're enjoying the show, consider rating and reviewing us. Check out all the standings at TrekMarryKillPod.com

It's time for another Fortnightly FREQout, where Feminist Frequency Radio host Kat Spada brings you brief reviews and industry news from the past few weeks. Today, she's talking about the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike (including a final day trip to the picket line), the closure of online feminist publication Jezebel, and some thoughts on the pilot episode of the new Showtime series The Curse.Links Mentioned:https://deadspin.com/the-adults-in-the-room-1837487584Find Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Feminist Frequency:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

Kat's “Machos: Fully Loaded” guest co-host, A. C. Lamberty, returns to Feminist Frequency Radio for a special interview with returning guest Karen Tongson to discuss her brand-new book normporn: queer viewers and the tv that soothes us.Links Mentioned:Get your own copy of normporn: https://bookshop.org/p/books/normporn-queer-pleasures-in-sentimental-television-karen-tongson/19916162https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-guyliner-tears-and-octopusses-with-kat-spada/id1549053649?i=1000632054909Find Karen:twitter.com/inlandemperorkarentongson.orgFind A.C.:Website: https://www.aclamberty.com/On Instagram and Letterboxd at @aclambertyFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

Long-time listeners of this podcast will know that 1987's Dirty Dancing is Anita Sarkeesian's favorite film, so for this season opening episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, she is, of course, joining host Kat Spada for a look at the Swayze-ist of Patrick Swayze films. But this conversation has a twist, as they'll also be considering Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, the (ill-advised) 2004 sequel. Are we still having the time of our lives?Links Mentioned:I Am Cuba on Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en/product/i-am-cuba-0Find Anita:anitasarkeesian.comtwitter.com/anitasarkeesianFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

It's a new season of Feminist Frequency Radio with a whole new batch of Fortnightly FREQout mini-episodes. On the heels of an interesting summer for live music and concert films, Kat shares her thoughts about pop, nostalgia, and the sense of community that live music brings.Links Mentioned:Sentimental Garbage podcast on Strictly Ballroom: https://play.acast.com/s/sentimentalgarbage/strictly-ballroom-with-kate-youngTove Lo's Dirt Femme album in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtSQeGInmeY&list=PLAfkuCiou6j8knKObgPxftQxGrTEK1YbRKate Leth talking Taylor Swift on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katelethargy/video/7275317746269736234?lang=enKate Leth's graphic novel Mall Goth: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mall-Goth/Kate-Leth/9781534476943“My Delirious Trip to the Heart of Swiftiedom,” by Taffy Brodesser-Akner for The New York Times Magazine: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/magazine/taylor-swift-eras-tour.html“The ‘Plop' and the Plight of Being a Queer Taylor Swift Fan,” by Abby Monteil for them: https://www.them.us/story/the-plop-and-the-plight-of-being-a-queer-taylor-swift-fanFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Feminist Frequency:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

This season on Feminist Frequency Radio closes out with another Fortnightly Freq-outs mini-episode. Today, we'll finally get to DC's latest superhero, Blue Beetle, but first, Kat Spada has some brief reviews and industry news…Links Mentioned:Cover of “Eyes on Fire” by Leeni: https://leeni.bandcamp.com/track/eyes-on-fireFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Feminist Frequency:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

Feminist Frequency Radio presents the second mini-episode in our Fortnightly FREQouts series. Kat's back with more brief reviews and industry news from the last two weeks, along with her reactions to the opening weekend event of the summer: Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.Links Mentioned:Support workers affected by the Hollywood work stoppage: Bid on the WGA Garage Sale auction or donate to the Entertainment Community Fund; Bid on the TUSC auction or donate to the Union Solidarity Fund.Kat's review of Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns on LetterboxdWomen's World Cup: French deep fake commercial, Netherlands news, and Haitian team historyGreta Gerwig interviewed for Letterboxd: https://youtu.be/s2rNnOGfmv0Find Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

This past season of Feminist Frequency Radio co-hosts Kat Spada and A.C. Lamberty investigated masculinity in movies and TV on our “Machos: Fully Loaded” series.  On this final bonus wrap-up episode, Anita Sarkeesian returns to strap in, strap on, and weigh in on all our most-loved machos.Links Mentioned:Machos: Fully Loaded film list - https://letterboxd.com/aclamberty/list/machos-fully-loaded/Political (?) Twitter thread about menswear tailoring - https://twitter.com/dieworkwear/status/1658561021160865794Find A.C.:Website: https://www.aclamberty.com/On Instagram and Letterboxd at @aclambertyFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Anita:twitter.com/anitasarkeesianFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

RO LAREN RETURNS and Bryan might still be tingling. Does this week's special guest co-host, Kat Spada of Feminist Frequency Radio, share his love for Picard's wayward protege? They also get into Todd Stashwick's continued excellence as Captain Shaw, talk about the pairing of Michelle Hurd & Michael Dorn, and other famous Star Trek things like wonky ADR and wigs. The Changelings can now pass blood tests, Jack Crusher might be Jason Bourne, and there's a logical explanation for organized crime. Do all these things make sense? Will they compel Bryan and Kat to Trek, Marry, or Kill this episode of Star Trek: Picard - Seaosn Three? You'll just have to listen.Liking our show? Be sure to rate us five stars on Apple Podcasts and even leave us a review, if you feel so inclined. You can also submit feedback right there on the Spotify app. Our theme music is "70's Synth Funk Jam" by Phill_Dillow on Pixabay.

It's the first episode of this season of Feminist Frequency Radio, presenting “Machos: Fully Loaded!” This week we're going back to high school, getting to know some of the moodiest machos of all: teen machos! From big men on campus to the bad boys underneath the bleachers, we're taking a look at the archetypes and iconic portrayals of teen masculinity on screen.Links Mentioned:“Bad Boys and Hollywood Hype: Gendered Conflicts in Juvenile Delinquency Depictions” by Timothy SharyLetterboxd viewing list: https://boxd.it/lxjVGTime Stamps:1:02:37 - Macho of the WeekFind A.C.:Website: https://www.aclamberty.com/On Instagram and Letterboxd at @aclambertyFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

Feminist Frequency Radio's Kat Spada and special guest A.C. Lamberty introduce you to a brand new season of the podcast with a different spin. For the next several episodes, we will be bringing you all of the feminist media criticism goodness you crave, but this time exploring the specifics of masculinity and machismo in a season we're calling MACHOS: FULLY LOADED.Links Mentioned:FFR's episode on Tár - https://feministfrequency.com/video/unpacking-tar-with-special-guest-a-c-lamberty-ffr-220/Find A.C.:Website: https://www.aclamberty.com/On Instagram and Letterboxd at @aclambertyFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

Anita and Kat welcome special guest Devindra Hardawar for the next installment of our Eat the Rich mini-season. This week we're discussing Rian Johnson's Glass Onion. Guest and co-host opinions on the film run from 1-10, so listen in to see where you land on this lively episode of Feminist Frequency Radio!Links Mentioned:FFR episode on The Witch - https://feministfrequency.com/video/the-witch-with-special-guest-dr-kishonna-gray-ffr-199/FFR episode on We Are Lady Parts - https://feministfrequency.com/video/we-are-lady-parts-with-special-guest-zahra-noorbaksh-feminist-frequency-radio-173/Time Stamps:50:40 - What's your Freq Out?Anita on the series Fleishman Is in Trouble on huluKat on the podcast If Books Could KillDevindra on the film Polite Society (2023) directed by Nida ManzoorFind Devindra:engadget.comthefilmcast.comtwitter.com/devindrahttps://mastodon.social/@devindraFind Anita:twitter.com/anitasarkeesianFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

Kat and Anita are offering up a three course meal of — Triangle of Sadness, Glass Onion, and The Menu — all films exploring wealth and privilege. Take a listen to this amuse bouche to get a taste of the upcoming Eat the Rich series on Feminist Frequency Radio.

We return to the MCU for the final episode in this mini-season of Feminist Frequency Radio. Author, activist, and beloved member of the Feminist Frequency Family, Ebony Adams returns to the podcast as special guest for our discussion of Wakanda Forever, the highly-anticipated yet complicated sequel to Ryan Coogler's 2018 film Black Panther.Links Mentioned:the best Bossip headline - https://twitter.com/Bossip/status/1110193995374886912Time Stamps:39:37 - What's your Freq Out?Anita on the series Over the Garden WallKat on Winston DukeEbony on the series The Devil's Hour on Amazon PrimeFind Ebony:twitter.com/ebonyasterFind Anita:twitter.com/anitasarkeesianFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

For our 200th(!!) episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, Anita, Ebony, and Carolyn reunite to discuss the Coen brother's infinitely quotable, The Big Lebowski. Since its 1998 release, the film has earned cult classic status, spawning festivals, conferences, and even a religion: Dudism. Does our original FFR trio abide? Listen in as we revisit The Dude on his hapless, meandering odyssey through LA to find out.Time Stamps:6:00 - Main discussion on The Big Lebowski41:49 - What's your Freq Out?Carolyn on the book Conflict Is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair by Sarah SchulmanEbony on the twitter thread of Orsen Welles burns on other directors - https://twitter.com/jfrankensteiner/status/1522761153822269440?s=21&t=u19lPY5tVM7xUOrofR24EwAnita on new thoughts on the film The Old GuardSubmit your own FREQ out at feministfrequency.com/FREQOUTMentioned:The Long Goodbye (1973), directed by Robert AltmanHow Aladdin Changed Animation (by Screwing Over Robin Williams), video by Lindsay Ellis - https://youtu.be/nyiBdccfNkgFollow Ebony:twitter.com/ebonyasterFollow Carolyn:twitter.com/carolynmichellekotaku.comFollow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our Star Trek PodcastTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq (every Thursday at 6:30pm PT)

Remember when we promised to take the podcast in some new and interesting directions this year? Well, you're in luck because today we're talking: visual art, global feminisms, resistance, anti-capitalism, and more through a focus on graffiti, and to do so, we've got a pioneering and interdisciplinary scholar and activist in the field to join us. Dr. Jess Pabón is Associate Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at SUNY New Paltz. Her teaching and research areas are vast and varied, and include Performance Studies & Theories; Black and Latina/o/x Performance and Visual Culture Studies (with a specialization in Hip-Hop Studies); Women of Color Feminisms; and LGBT & Queer Studies. Don't miss this fascinating episode.Time Stamps:48:18 - What's your Freq Out?Ebony on tenure discussions on twitter (Links below in “links mentioned”)Submit your own FREQ out at feministfrequency.com/FREQOUTLinks Mentioned:Slides - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wOEDPX2p54ZpvZ7XXVXOyHV_LN9veWzu6Kov_NwCMzE/edit#slide=id.g114d6927f39_0_13Michael Kraus tweet  - https://twitter.com/mwkraus/status/1493749366925893633?s=20&t=S9iOVv4aiLHD4D422Zo4bwCésar Hidalgo tweet - https://twitter.com/cesifoti/status/1494369809538195456?s=20&t=S9iOVv4aiLHD4D422Zo4bwTressie McMillan Cottom tweet - https://twitter.com/tressiemcphd/status/1494421111102230534?s=20&t=S9iOVv4aiLHD4D422Zo4bwFollow Jess:https://jessicapabon.com/twitter.com/justjess_PhDinstagram.com/justjess_PhDFollow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our Star Trek PodcastTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq (every Thursday at 6:30pm PT)

On this episode of the Feminist Frequency Radio podcast, we’re watching RoboCop, one of the first American films by Paul Verhoeven, who would go on to direct Total Recall, Basic Instinct, and notably, Starship Troopers. After discovering Anita had never seen the 80s classic, Carolyn and Ebony are revisiting the film and bringing her along for the ride. What kind of movie is RoboCop? Mid-tier 80s action flick or brilliant work of Reagan-era satire? And how does it hold up both for Caro and Ebony who are coming back to it, as well as for a first time viewer in 2021 like Anita? Listen in to hear our discussion.Time Stamps:7:34 - Main discussion on RoboCop44:50 - What’s your Freq Out?Caro on the documentary miniseries on HBO Exterminate All the BrutesAnita on the upcoming novel from author Claire North—Notes from the Burning Age—out July 6 -  https://www.clairenorth.comLinks Mentioned:Kendall’s rap from Succession: https://youtu.be/6dUDQTc-9kMFollow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our Star Trek PodcastTwitterInstagram

Supportez toutEs ou pantoute sur Patreon À PROPOS DE CET ÉPISODE Piou piou piou! On se lance cette semaine dans un nouveau thème. On a rencontré Gabrielle Trépanier-Jobin, professeure et chercheuse à l'École de Médias de L'UQAM. Gabrielle se spécialise dans l'étude des jeux vidéo et des industries culturelles, et aborde ces enjeux d'un angle féministe. Elle étudie les représentations genrées dans les jeux vidéo, l'identité de genre des joueurs.e.s et de leurs avatars, la parodie vidéoludique et les dynamiques de genre dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo. Elle a jasé avec nous de tous ces enjeux, et nous a redonné un peu d'optimisme (mais c'est pas gagné la gang). PIS, Laurie s'est aussi transformée en scientifique, et ielle nous présente une grande recension des représentations genrées des personnages dans les jeux de société qu'ielle possède. Nos invitéEs Gabrielle Trépanier-Jobin est chercheuse en études de jeux vidéo à l'école de médias de l'UQAM. elle étudie les représentations genrées dans les jeux vidéo, l'identité de genre des joueurs.e.s et de leurs avatars, la parodie vidéoludique et les dynamiques de genre dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo. gabrielletrepanier.com Cité par Alexandra dans l'épisode : Bridging Game Studies and Feminist Theories (with Maude Bonenfant), July 2017, in Kinephanos. Journal of Media Studies and Popular Culture, Gender Issues in Video Games, Special issue directed by Gabrielle Trépanier-Jobin, p. 24-54. Link Nos références Laurie: Article sur l'inclusivité dans l'univers du jeu de société - Elizabeth Hargrave https://stonemaiergames.com/inclusion-diversity-and-representation-in-board-games-and-beyond-guest-post-by-elizabeth-hargrave/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alnzoV1NOzU&ab_channel=Es-TuGame%3F Article Tanya Pobuda ASSESSING GENDER AND RACIAL REPRESENTATION IN THE BOARD GAME INDUSTRY https://analoggamestudies.org/2018/12/assessing-gender-and-racial-representation-in-top-rated-boardgamegeek-games/ Black voices in board games list - Elizabeth Hargrave https://www.elizhargrave.com/black-voices-in-board-games Designers de jeux de société femmes ou non-binaires - Elizabeth Hargrave https://www.elizhargrave.com/women-nb-game-designers/americas Discussion sur les pronoms dans les guides de jeux https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2244943/pronouns-rule-books/page/1 Podcast tenus (entièrement ou en partie) par des femmes ou personnes non-binaires parlant de jeux de société http://gamebrainpod.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1f1NKE51FG5MeYchzVbXcA https://todieforgames.weebly.com/ Guide d'inclusivité pour les créateurices de jeux https://www.dancinggiantgames.com/blog/inclusivity-and-accessibility-in-board-games Alex: Salter, Anastasia, and Bridget Blodgett. Toxic geek masculinity in media: Sexism, trolling, and identity policing. Springer, 2017. Feminist Frequency Radio : https://feministfrequency.com/podcasts/ Feminist Frequency - analyse des tropes: https://feministfrequency.com/video-series/ Pour des ressources sur la sécurité en ligne : https://feministfrequency.com/resources/ Spécial ressource de Marie-Eve : Équipe féminine québécoise de eGames Sailor Scouts Merci à Marie-Eve Boisvert pour le montage Laurie LaFée Perron pour la musique Odrée Laperrière pour l'illustration Supportez toutEs ou pantoute sur Patreon Vous pouvez aussi faire un don non récurrent ici! -- Attention, les montants sont en dollars US! Suivez-nous sur instagram, sur Facebook, ou écrivez-nous un e-mail au toutesoupantoute@gmail.com

Welcome to the first Feminist Frequency Radio podcast of 2021 where Anita, Ebony and Carolyn are lassoing the truth out of the confounding mess of a movie that is Wonder Woman 1984. We thought if nothing else we could coast through the two-and-a-half-hour run time on 80s nostalgia and Pedro Pascal’s charm, but there’s a lot more wrong with this movie than the aesthetics.Time Stamps:8:12 - Main discussion on Wonder Woman 198449:52 - What’s your Freq Out?Ebony on the Netflix series NarcosCaro on the film Sorry to Have Missed You directed by Ken LoachLinks Mentioned:https://twitter.com/EvelKneidel/status/1342697529876611077Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our Star Trek PodcastTwitterInstagram

Ebony hosts this episode of Feminist Frequency Radio to discuss the James Baldwin documentary, I Am Not Your Negro, with very special guest, the prolific and award-winning writer, scholar and activist, Dr. Taiyon J. Coleman. Together, they examine the 2016 film, directed by Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck, and the legacy of Baldwin’s work against the backdrop of ongoing global protests of police violence against black people and the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe on to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramFollow/Contact Dr. Coleman:TwitterEmail: tjcoleman@stkate.edu

On this episode of Feminist Frequency Radio we take a look at The Half of It, the second film from Saving Face director Alice Wu. Available for streaming on Netflix, the film is a take on the classic-literature-as-teen-movie genre, reimagining Cyrano de Bergerac as wry, bookish teenager Ellie Chu, who reluctantly agrees to help charming but dim-witted Paul woo the girl that Ellie herself has a crush on. Join us as we examine how this film subverts expectations of the genre, telling a surprisingly multi-faceted story of teen angst. Time Stamps:4:47 - Main Discussion on The Half of It41:52 - What’s Your Freq Out?Carolyn on Driveways (2019) directed by Andrew Ahn and starring Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye, and Brian DennehyEbony on Tongan responses to Rutger Bregman’s telling of “real life” Lord of the Flies - https://twitter.com/endlessyarning/status/1259346151154708480?s=20 - https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/may/09/the-real-lord-of-the-flies-what-happened-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-monthsAnita on the novels The Relentless Moon: A Lady Astronaut Novel by Mary Robinette Kowal and The Last Emperox by John ScalziGuest freq out from listener Juno on Oceans 11 but it’s Gay - https://youtu.be/md2m_qi4Kjc ** Support the Stay in the Game Relief Fund - https://givebutter.com/stayinthegame Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe on to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagram

Caitlin Durante—writer, comedian, co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Josie and the Pussycats enthusiast, and very special guest of Feminist Frequency Radio—returns to discuss the 2001 cult classic film with Anita and Carolyn. Can she convince us of its “borderline flawless” status, or, upon closer inspection, does this movie only manage to reinforce the out-of-control corporate commercialism it aims to critique?Time Stamps:2:52 - Main Discussion on Josie and the Pussycats40:03 - What’s Your Freq Out?Carolyn on Tales from the Loop, series on Amazon PrimeCaitlin on the movies Paddington and Paddington 2Anita on “Wake”, episode of the Still Processing podcast - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/podcasts/still-processing-parasite-watchmen-bong-joon-ho.htmlGuest freq out from listener Daniel on Control, game from Remedy Entertainment ** Support the Stay in the Game Relief Fund - https://givebutter.com/stayinthegame Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe on to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramFollow Caitlin:TwitterInstagramCaitlin’s WebsiteThe Bechdel Cast

This week on the Feminist Frequency Radio podcast we grapple with Hulu’s limited series Mrs. America, focusing on the battle for and against the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. Join as we struggle with the powerful questions and feelings the series raises as this telling of feminism’s past illuminates the many issues the movement continues to face today.Time Stamps:1:39 - Week #2645 of the Quarantine Report4:43 - Main Discussion on Mrs. America51:01 - What’s Your Freq Out?Carolyn on Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, and others undermining the severity of COVID-19Ebony on Year of the Rabbit, IFC series - https://www.ifc.com/shows/year-of-the-rabbitAnita on the finale of Devs on Hulu, and the new album Fetch the Bolt Cutters by Fiona AppleLinks Mentioned:Combahee River Collective - https://combaheerivercollective.weebly.comAnita on Mrs. America and the current state of feminism - https://twitter.com/anitasarkeesian/status/1250985102450065408?s=20Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe on to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagram

Like so much of life right now, the format for this episode of Feminist Frequency Radio will be a bit different. Check in with us while we shelter-in-place, and Anita, Carolyn and Ebony share the films, shows, books, games and new hobbies that are seeing us through self isolation.Time Stamps:1:34 - Vibe check15:40 - Media for Quarantimes:Carolyn:Films by Kelly Reichardt - First Cow, Wendy and Lucy, and Certain Women - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0716980/Ebony:The Terracotta Bride by Zen Cho - https://zencho.org/the-terracotta-bride-out-now/“Penhallow Among Passing Things” by Iona Datt Sharma - https://www.generalist.org.uk/iona/fiction/penhallow-amid-passing-things/Foyle’s War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foyle%27s_WarAnita:Hart of Dixie - https://g.co/kgs/3ZyAaVNashville - https://g.co/kgs/ZFjAsdZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist - https://g.co/kgs/vKtkgHDevs - https://g.co/kgs/DsGQxh “Wavelength” board game - https://www.wavelength.zoneMarco Polo app - https://www.marcopolo.meThe Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley - https://www.kameronhurley.com/writing/light-brigade/Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe on to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagram

Well, hi there, puddin’! Grab a breakfast sandwich and your Fun Guns, because in this week’s podcast Feminist Frequency Radio is  taking on Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). We’ve been anticipating this movie for quite some time, at best with ambivalence and at worst with skepticism. Media headlines and frothing fanboys have blasted the film, but could it actually be… a pretty fun movie?Time Stamps:1:44 - Anita and Ebony’s Hot Hair Tips, and Caro hangs in there3:10 - Main Discussion on the Birds of Prey31:45 - What’s Your Freq Out?Carolyn on The Intuitionist by Colson WhiteheadEbony on the Pan African Film and Arts Festival (paff.org)Anita on The Calculating Stars and The Fated Sky, both from the Lady Astronaut series of novels by Mary Robinette KowalLinks Mentioned:https://twitter.com/abujimin/status/1227314799303970819?s=21Follow Us:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe on to FFR on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our Star Trek PodcastTwitterInstagram

o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by:ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal.Twitter: @theabasidrisAfter leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet.www.philsurkis.comTwitter: @philsurkisTheme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.comTwitter @oklandpodcastInstagram: oklandpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

This week on FFR, we’re joined by science YouTuber Trace Dominguez to talk about the new sci-fi film Ad Astra! Our conversation covers whether or not the movie is any good (and whether or not Brad Pitt is any good in it), what it's really all about, frustration with the fact that the stand-in for humanity in stories striving to be about universal experiences is so often a white man, the film’s depiction of the moon as a place where capitalism runs rampant, and the accuracy (or lack thereof) in some of the film’s scientific ideas and terminology. Time Stamps:3:55 - Ad Astra37:00 - What’s Your FREQ-Out:Carolyn on End of the CenturyTrace on getting things right in his videosAnita on The Great British Bake-Off Links:Follow Trace on Twitter at @tracedominguezWatch Trace’s YouTube videos at youtube.com/tracedominguezThe trailer for End of the Century: https://youtu.be/tAlBU6IzDHM 

SPOILERS ABOUND FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF THE EPISODE -- BE WARNED Blend yourself a frozen marg and buckle up for this week's episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, in which your Southern California stalwarts cruise up the 101 for a journey into Hollywood Past. This week, we discuss Quentin Tarantino's 9th feature film, an epic* ode to manly men and one uncomplicated babywoman. Two of your hosts left the theater feeling personally attacked by the film's masturbatory fantasia; one host had thoughtful and ruminative insights about the film's seductive evocation of time and place. You'll be completely "surprised" by who thought what! For all the FFR accountants out there, please note that Carolyn cashed in her topic voucher for this film. She will not be able to select another topic until the next feminist fiscal quarter. *this movie is so long SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS 00:38 Pop Culture News (Ooblets on the Epic store makes a certain segment of Toon Town go absolutely apeshit; the next season of American Crime Story) 12:12 Once Upon A Time in Hollywood 50:09 What's Your FreqOut Links: Ooblets - Regarding What's Been Happening: https://medium.com/@perplamps/regarding-whats-been-happening-3af0f27d863c Flip Flop Solitaire: http://www.flipflopsolitaire.com/ Trump posing with an infant survivor of the mass shooting in El Paso: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/10/opinion/sunday/trump-picture-baby-el-paso.html Endeavour, season 6: https://www.patreon.com/posts/29142943/edit Follow Us: Join our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/femfreq Our Website https://feministfrequency.com/ Subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-frequency-radio/id1307153574?mt=2 Twitter https://twitter.com/femfreq Instagram https://www.instagram.com/femfreq/ Youtube http://bit.ly/2bDhQUX

Lizzie and Kat are joined by author, artist, activist, and (former) academic Ebony Adams. She hosts the Feminist Frequency Radio podcast, whose motto is, “Be critical of the media you love,” and coauthored History vs. Women: The Defiant Lives that They Don't Want You to Know with media critic Anita Sarkeesian. Together we analyze the racially-charged episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 that tackles a controversial, anti-semitic speaker invited to California University, putting the Black Student Union at odds with the Maccabee Center (and Andrea)—with Brandon stuck in the middle. Support the show on Patreon or by shopping through our Amazon link Rate & review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Ericka Cruz Guevarra joins Phil and Abas in the o.k. land studio for this special dating themed episode. No virgo's were harmed in the making of this episode. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. Twitter: @theabasidris After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

Anita’s off on another one of her globehopping adventures, so Ebony and Carolyn hold it down this week with a look at the latest DC Comics flick, Shazam! There’s a refreshing sense of lighthearted fun to this film, especially in contrast to the grimdark Batman and stuffy Superman of DC’s recent movie output, and a welcome dose of heartwarming sentiment as well. We talk about the way the film contrasts a tough-guy, go-it-alone form of masculinity with asking for help and relying on each other, what it has to say about found families, and the problems with its depictions of “ideal” bodies. Also, initial reactions to the title for Star Wars Episode IX, a few personal recommendations for great new movies, and more. Segment Timestamps: 4:30 Entertainment News (Star Wars title reveal, Trump's terrible propaganda movie, Bret Easton Ellis Q&A, more) 17:05 Shazam! 44:35 What's Your Deal? (Carolyn on Columbus, Ebony on Unicorn Store, listener Jonathan on a great production of Richard II in London) Relevant Links: Isaac Chotiner's Q&A in The New Yorker with Bret Easton Ellis: https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/bret-easton-ellis-thinks-youre-overreacting-to-donald-trump f you want keep the good times going, stay tuned for the FREQ'in After Party -- which you can have access to by becoming a backer at www.patreon.com/femfreq. We want to hear from you, so head on over to feministfrequency.com/freqout and send us your FREQ-Out today! And watch our brand new miniseries, Queer Tropes in Video Games! All three episodes are available right now at youtube.com/feministfrequency! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://bit.ly/2bDhQUX

The triple[doll] threat is back in the Keanu Reeves Memorial Studio & Herbarium this week for a dive into the mindbending world of Netflix's new series, Russian Doll. The comedy-drama, created by Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, and Leslye Headland, is hilarious, moving, surreal, brash, and unapologetic in its tough love for Natasha Lyonne's game developer main character, who is forced to relive her 36th birthday over and [painfully] over. Basically, we deserve a Nobel Peace Prize for Podcasting for this episode. We want to hear from you, so head on over to feministfrequency.com/freqout and send us your FREQ-Out today! Subscribe to Feminist Frequency Radio now to get a new episode every Wednesday on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Spotify or iHeartRadio! And become an FFR backer on Drip to join the community and get access to weekly bonus segments and other rewards! SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro banter (Ebony is not happy with how Black History Month is going) 3:26 Entertainment News (Liam Neeson straight up walked around hoping to commit a racist murder; but Michelle Rodriguez thinks his kisses on screen prove he can't be racist; VA's state pastime might just be donning blackface; Apex Legends has one gay male and one non-binary player character -- straight white male gamer dudes predictably lose their shit) 15:06 Russian Doll 41:25 What's Your FreqOut Deal? (Horror Noire, Resident Evil 2, Beautiful Boy, The Wife) 51:30 Listener FREQOut! Thanks, Rob! Links: Horror Noire: https://www.vulture.com/2019/02/horror-noire-review.html

Abas drives, while Phil survives in this unique episode that was recorded while driving along interstate 80. They share thoughts on their recent o.k. land LIVE! show, and delve a bit into the creative process. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. Twitter: @theabasidris After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance: Taylor Simmons Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

Phil & Abas were joined by comedian Jackie Keliiaa and writer/performer Dara M Wilson for a sold out night at The Octopus Literary Salon in Oakland, California on January 18th, 2019. DJ Crimson was there to offer his commentary through a litany of inappropriate sound effects. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: Connect with Jackie Keliiaa on Instagram: jackiecomedy Twitter: @JackieKeliiaa Connect with Dara M Wilson Instagram: daramwilson Twitter: @DaraMWilson Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance & Live Engineering: Taylor Simmons ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. Twitter: @theabasidris After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

Prudence is joined this week by author and activist, Ebony Adams. Adams is the co-host of the podcast, Feminist Frequency Radio, along with Anita Sarkeesian and Carolyn Petit. She is also the co-author of the recently published History vs Women: The Defiant Lives That They Don’t Want You To Know. Together they dig into letters about how to handle a missed anniversary by your perpetually tardy boyfriend, what to consider about allowing your teenage daughter’s boyfriend to move in, how to handle a stepdad who raised you, but now doesn’t want to know you, how to handle parents who you know will be disappointed with your “coming out” conversation, what to do about your boyfriend’s newfound group of young and attractive admirers. Slate Plus members will hear Prudie and Ebony tackle letters about what to do you when your husband’s sleep schedule doesn’t allow for “sexy time”, and how to handle a professor who keeps triggering you by suggesting exercise. Not yet a member? Sign up at Slate.com/PrudiePod. Email: prudencepodcast@gmail.com Production by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prudence is joined this week by author and activist, Ebony Adams. Adams is the co-host of the podcast, Feminist Frequency Radio, along with Anita Sarkeesian and Carolyn Petit. She is also the co-author of the recently published History vs Women: The Defiant Lives That They Don’t Want You To Know.  Together they dig into letters about how to handle a missed anniversary by your perpetually tardy boyfriend, what to consider about allowing your teenage daughter’s boyfriend to move in, how to handle a stepdad who raised you, but now doesn’t want to know you, how to handle parents who you know will be disappointed with your “coming out” conversation, what to do about your boyfriend’s newfound group of young and attractive admirers. Slate Plus members will hear Prudie and Ebony tackle letters about what to do you when your husband’s sleep schedule doesn’t allow for “sexy time”, and how to handle a professor who keeps triggering you by suggesting exercise. Not yet a member? Sign up at Slate.com/PrudiePod. Email: prudencepodcast@gmail.comProduction by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian/Producer Dara M Wilson stops by o.k. land and chops it up with Phil and Abas. This episode is transitional, accidental, and maybe even transcendental. That is to say, there is real talk contained herein. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis More about Dara M Wilson: http://www.daramwilson.com Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance: Taylor Simmons Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

Abas and Phil reflect on their live show at Feelmore Adult Gallery. Plus, voting, haircuts, dogs, cats, and the first vegan in space. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Production Assistance: Taylor Simmons Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

On this week's Feminist Frequency Radio, we follow Viola Davis wherever she wants to lead us in director Steve McQueen's new film, Widows. On the surface, Widows looks like a heist flick, though notably one with women comprising the crew at its center. But while Widows certainly has many elements of a heist film, it's not exactly a traditional, straightforward example of the genre. It's a film deeply concerned with racism, political corruption, financial desperation, the narrow roles women are often expected to fill, and the systems that perpetually maintain power for some while denying it to others. Our conversation covers the unexpected ways that Widows breaks from the genre mold, our differing opinions on how successfully (or unsuccessfully) it handles all its plot threads and political concerns, and some of the remarkable newcomers in the cast. And don't worry, our conversation is spoiler-free! Segment Timestamps: 1:45 Entertainment News (No Sony presence at E3 2019, Bill Maher's blog post on the passing of Stan Lee) 11:10 Widows (no spoilers) 43:30 What's Your FREQ-Out? NOTE: During the discussion of Widows, Ebony refers to “Albert Fox” and the “Angola 9,” but this was the result of speaking faster than her brain was working. She was obviously talking about Albert Woodfox and the Angola 3.

In this episode, Carolyn Petit joins me for a conversation about Jem Cohen's 2012 film "Museum Hours." Carolyn is managing editor at Feminist Frequency and is the co-host of the podcasts Feminist Frequency Radio and Cinemaball. "Museum Hours" is about Johann, a security guard at a Vienna art museum and how he meets Anne, a woman visiting the city to see her cousin who is in a coma. Over the course of Anne's stay, she and Johann become friends as he shows her around and offers emotional support in her time of need. In our discussion, Carolyn and I explore the power of art, the mystery of human connection, and much more. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. Original artwork by Dhiyanah Hassan Full Show Notes: Follow Carolyn Petit on Twitter Listen to Feminist Frequency Radio Listen to Cinemaball Desert Hearts episode More about Kyss mig (aka Kiss Me, aka With Every Heartbeat) Blue is the Warmest Color episode The Art of Slow Cinema blog Poets mentioned: Mary Oliver, Donald Hall, Jane Kenyon American Experience episode on Walt Whitman Simon Schama's The Power of Art series The Lonely City by Olivia Laing John Berger's Ways of Seeing "Musée des Beaux Arts" by W.H. Auden

On this week's very special episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, Anita and Carolyn chat with the Anna Sale of WNYC's Death, Sex, and Money podcast about unethical labor practices in the video game industry, hot dads, and what makes a movie "a very Caro film." Segment timestamps: 0:00 Introductions 1:55 Pop Culture News: Daniel Craig toting his baby around causes Piers Morgan to combust; crunch time at Rockstar Games; false Facebook video analytics cause a sea change in online media consumption -- and not for the better 14:13 Private Life 36:14 Private Life movie spoiler! 43:31 What's Your Freq Out? Links: The BBC on Piers Morgan's tweet mocking Daniel Craig: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-45873664 Kotaku's Jason Schreier on Rockstar Games' Culture of Crunch: https://kotaku.com/inside-rockstar-games-culture-of-crunch-1829936466 ‘Private Life’ Director Tamara Jenkins Always Looks on the Bright Side: https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/director-tamara-jenkins-private-life-movie-netflix-732636/ Review: ‘Private Life,’ a Piquant Look at a Couple’s Campaign to Conceive: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/private-life-review-kathryn-hahn-paul-giamatti.html

o. k. land enters it's second season, meaning fall. Abas has issues with the geese of Lake Merritt, while Phil vehemently defends their gentle nature. Plus, two comedians get emotional. Rounding out the show is another edition of Micro-Aggression Theater. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: oklandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

Prudence is joined this week by San Francisco based game critic, Carolyn Petit. Carolyn is the managing editor at Feminist Frequency, and a co-host on their podcast, Feminist Frequency Radio, alongside Anita Sarkeesian and Ebony Adams. Together they tackle letters about how to handle a boyfriend is who pressuring you to move in, what to do when you notice your daughter exploring her gender identity, what actions to take when an old acquaintance suddenly fills your phone with distressing texts, how to decide if you should offer support to your teenage daughter’s first ex-boyfriend, and what to when your husband chronically under appreciates you. Prudie and Carolyn also respond to a voicemail from a listener who is wondering if she should honor her father’s will that was written out of anger. Slate Plus members will hear Prudie and Carolyn discuss a letters writer who is wondering how to handle her anger towards her mom who gave her toddler oral herpes, and another letter from an atheist who is wondering if she should get baptized to ease the anxiety of her elderly grandmother. Not yet a member? Sign up at Slate.com/PrudiePod. Email: prudencepodcast@gmail.comProduction by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prudence is joined this week by San Francisco based game critic, Carolyn Petit. Carolyn is the managing editor at Feminist Frequency, and a co-host on their podcast, Feminist Frequency Radio, alongside Anita Sarkeesian and Ebony Adams. Together they tackle letters about how to handle a boyfriend is who pressuring you to move in, what to do when you notice your daughter exploring her gender identity, what actions to take when an old acquaintance suddenly fills your phone with distressing texts, How to decide if you should offer support to your teenage daughter’s first ex-boyfriend, and what to when your husband chronically under appreciates you. Prudie and Carolyn also respond to a voicemail from a listener who is wondering if she should honor her father’s will that was written out of anger. Slate Plus members will hear Prudie and Carolyn discuss a letters writer who is wondering how to handle her anger towards her mom who gave her toddler oral herpes, and another letter from an atheist who is wondering if she should get baptized to ease the anxiety of her elderly grandmother. Not yet a member? Sign up at Slate.com/PrudiePod. Email: prudencepodcast@gmail.comProduction by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Anita Sarkeesian. Anita is a media critic and the host of Feminist Frequency Radio. She has a new book Called History vs Women, which she wrote with Ebony Adams. For show notes visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/anita-sarkeesian-feminist-frequency-radio

Phil and Abas reveal their showbiz origins. Abas attends a storytelling summit, and Phil has a grooming mishap. Also, a sketch from the o.k. land players. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: ok_land_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

Phil can't believe his ears and eyes in the check-out line at Target, and Abas hears the truth about Abas from his mom. o.k. land is a comedy/conversation/sketch/interview/other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: ok_land_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oklandpodcast

Abas and Phil celebrate their idiosyncrasies in this mini bonus episode by blaming their weirdness on an astrological sign. All signs are welcome to take part in this comical and considerate conversation. o.k. land is a sketch/conversation/comedy/interview and other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to join the world of comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com Twitter @oklandpodcast Instagram: ok_land_podcast

Episode 2 of o.k land finds Abas taking on a large home project with some help from his friends. Phil has a food obsession, and he's wondering if there's anything wrong with that. o.k. land is a sketch/conversation/comedy and other show hosted by: ABAS IDRIS - a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading his first Seder, PHIL SURKIS (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try performing comedy & storytelling. He's a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, New Parish, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer of Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com o.k. land on Twitter @oklandpodcast

In this week's episode, your favorite radical hacker collective get into the nitty gritty of 90's tech paranoia via the 1995 films Hackers and Strange Days. Caro can't help but admire SD's attempt to create compelling fable for its time; while Ebony and Anita discuss the gendered violence the film doesn't allow us to look away from. Hackers turned out to be a bit harder to reckon with -- not least because Caro couldn't get past the image of a skateboarding Fisher Stevens; Ebony was tormented by Lorraine Bracco's befuddled shrieking; and Anita found the film's technobabble to be long on "cool," but short on substance. We want to hear from you, so head on over to feministfrequency.com/freqout and send us your FREQ-Out today! Subscribe to Feminist Frequency Radio now to get a new episode every Wednesday on iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Spotify or iHeartRadio! And if you're not already a backer here on Drip, become one for nifty rewards like our weekly bonus segments, access to our friendly and stimulating Discord, and more! Segment Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Pop Culture News (including extra bonus convo about Anita’s “hard sf” D&D campaign, a Farscape shout-out, and Caro maybe getting sucked into D&D via dice) Serena Williams and the French Open; the shooting tragedy in Jacksonsville at a Madden esports tournament; and Cyberpunk 2077 and the politics of cyberpunk 15:25 Strange Days and Hackers 16:01 Anita mispronounces “Ralph Fiennes” 47:03 What’s Your Freq Out The Witcher Developer CD Projekt Red Apologizes for Transphobic Joke Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Shadowrun Dragonfall "Why It's Difficult for Your Library to Lend Ebooks"

Abas & Phil present a sketch inspired by the activity around Lake Merritt this past summer. Abas shares about playground therapy, and Phil may dye his beard. So much more. o.k. land is a sketch/conversation/comedy and other show hosted by: Abas Idris - is a comedian, writer and storyteller. With a masters in Communication, he explores the nuanced but powerful ways meanings are negotiated between cultural, racial and social differences. Most importantly he puts peanut butter in his oatmeal. After leading a Seder, Phil Surkis (pronounced Circus) was inspired to try comedic storytelling, and liked it. Performance wise, he is a regular on the Solo Sundays series at Stage Werx, and has performed at The Marsh, Starline Social Club, Freight & Salvage, and many other spots around the Bay Area. He's also a podcast producer for Kamau Right Now, Politically Re-Active, Feminist Frequency Radio, Dear Prudence, and his own Spice Cabinet. More about Phil: http://www.philsurkis.com Twitter: @philsurkis Theme music: DJ Crimson - http://www.djcrimson.com

This week on Feminist Frequency Radio, we’re talking about the hit new rom-com that’s also a watershed moment in cinematic representation, Crazy Rich Asians! We discuss the beauty of Singapore, so rarely seen onscreen in America, the complex issues of class and wealth that the film both does and does not engage with, Awkwafina’s “blaccent,” the way gender roles are tied up in notions of tradition, and much more. Also, Anita tells us why she loves Elementary, and Carolyn shouts out some obscure little computer game. Segment Timestamps: :00 intros, weekend adventures 3:20 entertainment news (Trump on Apocalypse Now, Rebecca Sugar on Steven Universe, Megan Farokhmanesh on Fortnite streamer Ninja) 10:15 Crazy Rich Asians 42:30 What’s Your FREQ-Out? 53:10 Wrap-up Relevant Links: Follow our Twitch channel so you too can watch Carolyn stream until 6AM: twitch.tv/femfreq Read about Trump’s bizarre meeting with Vietnam veterans: https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-and-omarosa-had-a-fcking-weird-fight-with-vietnam-vets EW’s interview with Rebecca Sugar about LGBTQIA visibility: https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/13/steven-universe-rebecca-sugar-lgbtq-cartoons/ Profile of Chinese-American actor James Hong: “I Never Thought it Would Take This Long” https://deadline.com/2018/08/james-hong-89-year-old-chinese-american-actor-interview-crazy-rich-asians-1202437858

This week on Feminist Frequency Radio, we discuss Boots Riley’s wild, unforgettable comedy of race, class, labor and capitalism, Sorry to Bother You! It’s a gem of distinctly Oakland storytelling that’s very relevant for the moment in history at which we find ourselves, and we explore the ways in which it sharply blends comedy and critique to create a uniquely piercing work of cultural commentary that’s also tremendously entertaining. We also take a moment to talk about how, for all its wonderful aspects, Sorry to Bother You doesn’t do right by its female characters. We also talk about the not-so-super comments on flirting and dating from Henry Cavill, the harmful laziness of Trump/Putin gay “jokes,” and other assorted pop culture happenings. Anita shares some fascinating animal facts and has an epiphany about what paraphrasing means. Our producer Phil knows everybody in Oakland. Segment Timestamps: :00 intro 1:40 Homophobic Trump/Putin “jokes” 3:15 Entertainment news: ScarJo backs out of trans man biopic, POSE is renewed, and Henry Cavill says some things 16:30 Sorry to Bother You (general, no spoilers) 30:00 STBY spoiler territory 44:45 What’s Your FREQ-Out? 53:45 wrap-up Relevant Links: Eve Ewing’s Twitter thread on "what about black-on-black crime?" The magical beard-growing Henry Cavill GIF Tweet by @BeeBabs about Henry Cavill and rape culture

#34: Ant-Man and The Wasp with Special Guest Jamie Loftus This week on FFR, special guest Jamie Loftus joins us to discuss the pop culture news of the week and the latest cinematic appetizer from Marvel, Ant-Man and The Wasp. Jamie is a hilarious comic, Zamboni-lover, and co-host of The Bechdel Cast. Topics under the feminist microscope this week include the ever-eroding distinction between public and private as demonstrated by the recent #planebae love-fest across social media; Scarlett Johansson staying on (problematic) brand; and the thrilling refusal of Serena Williams to ever diminish herself in the face of white male critique. Once the Ant-Man discussion gets going, your hosts tackle the film's frustrating villains, the absurd logic of the quantum realm, and just how much Paul Rudd anyone really needs.

In this week's episode, we welcome Anita back to the bridge and set sail on the USS Radical Empathy for a heist adventure for the ages! We dig into the effervescent appeal of Ocean's 8, while sparing a wink for that queer subtext we love. Anita has questions about why Rihanna's character doesn't vape in this year our Lord 2018, but before she gets any resolution on the issue we moved on to the feature-length series finale of the cult favorite, Sens8. We get into the show's celebration of alternative relationship structures, shared love and connection, and those patented Wachowski action scenes. All this and more in this week's episode: check it out! Subscribe to Feminist Frequency Radio now to get a new episode every Wednesday on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Spotify or iHeartRadio! And become an FFR backer on Drip to join the community and get access to rewards like early access and weekly bonus segments. Segment Timestamps 0:00 Here we go again 1:49 Anita and her travel stories 4:36 Pop Culture News: Kelly Marie Tran & E3 8:04 Tropes Plug! Watch our video on the topic of sinister seductresses here: https://feministfrequency.com/video/sinister-seductress/ 8:22 Ocean's 8 9:44 Tropes Plug! Watch our video on the "Smurfette Principle" here: https://feministfrequency.com/video/tropes-vs-women-3-the-smurfette-principle/ 23:52 Sens8 40:32 What's Your FREQ Out: Tig Notaro's latest comedy special; Serving the People: Making Asian America in the Long Sixties; and Anita's immersive dinner event in Copenhagen

In this week’s off-the-rails episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, Ebony finally slides into the captain’s chair and brings on board a temporary first officer for an away mission that might not make it into syndication. Comedian, writer, and amateur chicken wrangler, Julie deGroot joins Ebony for an entertaining ramble through issues as diverse as finding your purpose later in life and finding salvation on the dance floor. Ebony tries to pressure Julie into discussing topics that never actually get explored (Minnesota politics, cooking hams, Julie’s weird celebrity crushes, the Pope), but we instead we wind up talking a bit about Kanye West tomfoolery, and growing up as a queer kid in the midwest. Stay tuned for Julie’s protest music playlist! Check it out! Subscribe to Feminist Frequency Radio now to get a new episode every Wednesday on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Spotify or iHeartRadio! And become an FFR backer on Drip to join the community and get access to rewards like early access and weekly bonus segments. Links to check out: “Feeling the Spirit in the Dark: Expanding the Notions of the Sacred in the African American Gay Community,” E. Patrick Johnson Segment Timestamps 0:00 Can you help us ring that bell and reach our May fundraising goal? We’re only $5K away! :54 An explanation for why this week’s special guest sounds like she’s speaking into a tin can 1:46 And away we go! Introducing this week’s special guest 10:54 Pop Culture News 19:26 Ebony’s Inevitable Crime Drama Mention 24:52 The Roundtable: doing creative work at your own pace; looking back at 1968 through the lens of our parents’ experience; and what counts as protest music

In this week’s episode, Ebony realizes 40 minutes in that Producer Phil needs to slap a “saucy language warning” on all of her segments because she has no home training. Anita shares some interesting news about ice cream mafia wars in small town Sweden; and Carolyn’s guiding hand is woefully missed during a disjointed, rambling, ramshackle edition of Pop Culture News. Thankfully, things are a bit more coherent during The Dynamic Duo’s discussion of the Netflix series, Dear White People, as Anita talks about feeling emotional during the second season’s story arc about harassment and alt-right trolls. After that, it’s a look at Ali Wong’s latest stand-up special, Hard Knock Wife. Things rapidly veer off the rails again once Anita takes issue with the return of “What’s Your Deal?!” and Ebony takes the opportunity to issue a mea culpa. Check it out! Subscribe to Feminist Frequency Radio now to get a new episode every Wednesday on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Spotify or iHeartRadio! And become an FFR backer on Drip to join the community and get access to rewards like early access and weekly bonus segments. Segment Timestamps 0:00 A special message from Ebony 3:35 Anita talks Sweden weirdness 5:00 Pop Culture News: playing Whack-A-Mole with incels; the royal wedding and why don’t Ebony and Anita get invited to events where fancy hats are required 10:08 Dear White People [Ed. note: Ebony does not actually believe that someone can “achieve” blackness through knowledge of potato salad] 30:59 Hard Knock Wife 41:30 A FREQ-Outy-Ish Deal We’re currently in the midst of our spring fundraising campaign. This year, we’ve set a goal of $35,000 so that we can continue doing our vital work: producing video series like The FREQ Show, our podcasts, written pieces, workshops, and more in our ongoing mission to cultivate a more equitable media landscape and a more just online world. Please consider making a donation today and helping us reach our goal. Thank you so much!

In this week’s episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, Anita and the gang discuss Netflix’s tantalizing new food documentary series Ugly Delicious, which explores the collisions of food, culture, and history. When does culinary tribute cross over into culinary appropriation? How do we handle beloved foods that have become saddled with deeply racist associations? Whose cuisine is considered valuable and whose is considered disposable? Then we talk about Bury Me, My Love, a mobile game that puts you in the role of a husband whose wife is a Syrian refugee attempting a dangerous journey to Europe. The game’s subject matter is weighty, but Ebony still finds a way to bring up the original theatrical release of the movie Clue. Finally, we each share something we’ve been digging lately in What’s Your FREQ-Out? Timestamps: :00 Brought to you by… :27 Intro and greetings 3:22 pop culture checkin: The Simpsons responds to criticisms of Apu 7:55 Ugly Delicious 30:24 Bury Me, My Love 44:10 What’s Your FREQ-Out? (Ebony on Requiem, Carolyn on Toto’s song Africa remixed to sound like it’s playing in an empty mall, Anita on Bishop Nehru’s album Elevators Act I & II) 55:08 wrap-up Relevant links: The Problem with Apu: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Apu-Season-1/dp/B077GB9J33 Bury Me, My Love trailer: https://youtu.be/8zWnWqUsods Toto, “Africa” (playing in an empty shopping centre) https://youtu.be/D__6hwqjZAs The Overwhelming Emotion of Hearing Toto’s “Africa” Remixed to Sound like It’s Playing in an Empty Mall (Jia Tolentino in the New Yorker): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/rabbit-holes/the-overwhelming-emotion-of-hearing-totos-africa-remixed-to-sound-like-its-playing-in-an-empty-mall “A Whole New World” with realistic audio: https://youtu.be/-yLsF8VMPKE

Welcome to our very first live episode of Feminist Frequency Radio! Recorded at sea aboard the JoCo Cruise, this episode finds Anita and Femfreq friend and board member Felix Kramer in conversation with actor and writer Wil Wheaton! The conversation reaches far and wide, with talk of Wolfenstein II, our shifting relationship to sci-fi in our increasingly dystopian present, confronting your privilege and being an effective ally, exploring ancient Egypt with the help of Assassin’s Creed Origins’ Discovery Tour mode, and much more. So take your Dramamine and hop aboard, we’ve got so much fun stuff to talk about! Segment timestamps: 00:01: Ebony welcomes you aboard 01:21 Greetings and introductions with Anita, Felix, and Wil 2:57 How the JoCo Cruise is going and what the JoCo Cruise is 8:28 Recent stuff we loved: Felix on Black Panther 9:34 Wil on Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 14:26 Science fiction in the era of Trump 18:52 Has #MeToo changed how you engage with media?/Calling out abusers 28:55 Acknowledging your privilege and having hard conversations 33:33 Media that’s inspiring you right now, Wil on Journey (the game) 37:13 Felix’s history with video games 40:29 Wil on acting and writing 43:25 Intro to What’s Your FREQ-Out? 43:43 Felix on Assassin’s Creed Origins’ Discovery Tour mode 47:56 Wil on hating Cuphead and loving Red Dead Redemption 51:41 Anita on Creed and Tessa Thompson as Bianca 55:07 What Wil is up to and where you can find his work 57:22 Where you can find Felix online 58:08 Where you can find Anita / Bye! Relevant links: Learn more about the JoCo Cruise: https://jococruise.com/ Wil Wheaton's book Dead Trees Give No Shelter: http://wilwheatonbooks.com/ Audio version of Wil's book: wilwheaton.bandcamp.com

This week, on a very special episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, we go all in on Black Panther! From the wonders of Wakandan technology to all the fantastic female characters, from the breathtaking costumes to the surprisingly persuasive politics of the film’s soulful villain, we spend almost the entire show discussing the newest (and brightest) star in the Marvel cinematic universe. Segment timestamps: Entertainment News (Cobra Kai and Overwatch League): 2:10-4:50 Black Panther: 4:50-48:18 What’s Your FREQ-Out? Carolyn on new iOS game Florence: 49:00-50:18 Ebony on The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander: 50:18-52:48 Anita on The Expanse: 52:48-58:10 Referenced on this episode: The New Jim Crow: http://newjimcrow.com/ Anita’s quote tweet of Eve Ewing’s tweet - https://twitter.com/anitasarkeesian/status/964433278827511809 Anita’s Twitter thread about The Expanse Season 2 - https://twitter.com/anitasarkeesian/status/962793735682646017 Cobra Kai trailer: https://youtu.be/xLtYmhj-0Kg

In this impromptu supplement to this week's main episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, Ebony takes a few minutes to share some thoughts on how Black Panther skillfully navigates themes of culture, history, and the difference between appreciation and appropriation, with one scene in particular serving as a pointed commentary on who gets to own the past.

Anita and Ebony bid a fond farewell to Star Trek Discovery on this final episode of the Recap FREQcast (well, until DISCO returns in 2019). Tune in and find out how often Anita was overcome with genuine human emotion by the cheesiest things; why Ebony couldn't grade Burnham's hair this week; and speculation over whether Saru will get passed over for the captain's job in favor of a less-qualified white dude. Don't forget to show your support by rating & reviewing the show! And hey: if you feel lost without Anita and Ebony's hijinks in your life, catch them over on Feminist Frequency Radio every week: d.rip/femfreq! Check out the complete round up of listener theories here: https://twitter.com/ebonyaster/status/961332018599534592

On this week’s Feminist Frequency Radio, Carolyn makes her triumphant return to the podcast and celebrates by making Anita and Ebony go see Call Me by Your Name, leading Ebony to recount the seemingly eternal experience of watching the film and forcing Anita to face questions about whether she’s ever been in love. We also talk about the fantastic new platformer Celeste which brilliantly meshes its mountain-climbing mechanics with an effective storyline about struggling with mental illness and spend a little time getting increasingly excited for Black Panther’s impending release. Finally, Anita asks listeners to chime in on whether or not she should continue enduring the expansive boredom of The Expanse! Referenced in this episode: Photos from the “purple carpet” premiere of Black Panther: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/g15920220/black-panther-premiere-red-carpet/

This week on Feminist Frequency Radio, Guillermo del Toro’s latest film The Shape of Water divides the crew! Find out which of us were seduced by the film’s tender love story and which of us have no souls as we contemplate just what it means to fall in love with a fish man. (This discussion may involve Ebony busting out one of her patented Hater Rants.) We also talk about prominent women criticizing the #MeToo movement and examine what last week’s Aziz Ansari story says about our cultural expectations around romantic and sexual encounters. We round things out with a look at the trans-centric web series Her Story and a round of What’s Your Deal? Also, the podcast faces its most vital question yet: Should What’s Your Deal change its name to What’s Your FREQout? Help us decide! Segments: Entertainment News: 5:07-15:35 The Shape of Water: 15:37-32:47 Her Story (web series): 32:51-45:53 What’s Your Deal?/Wrap-Up: 45:53-57:54 Referenced in this episode: Margaret Atwood op-ed: Am I a bad feminist? https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/am-i-a-bad-feminist/article37591823/ News story about French letter denouncing #MeToo: http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/10/europe/catherine-deneuve-france-letter-metoo-intl/index.html Babe story about Aziz Ansari: https://babe.net/2018/01/13/aziz-ansari-28355 Her Story web series: herstoryshow.com Saladin Ahmed’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/saladinahmed Comics: Lizz Winstead and Laurie Kilmartin

Happy New Year, everyone! We get 2018 off to a perfectly smooth start as Anita leaps us forward in time by launching us right into a conversation about the Doctor Who Christmas Special, which marked both the end of Peter Capaldi's tenure as the Doctor and the introduction of Jodie Whittaker, the first woman to ever fill the Doctor's shoes. We also talk about Carolyn's favorite game of last year, the heartwarming and hilarious Butterfly Soup, look at some of the latest entertainment news, and conclude with the customary round of "What's Your Deal?" So make some hot cocoa, toss a few more coals on the fire, and get cozy with us for the first Feminist Frequency Radio of the year! You can find Butterfly Soup at https://brianna-lei.itch.io/butterfly-soup

On this week’s episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, the gang rejoices as Anita returns from Europe and records her first FFR stateside! We wonder what kind of magic spell Johnny Depp cast to make some people feel like his presence in The Crimes of Grindelwald is A-OK, and we ponder the profound depths of meaning revealed in the new trailer for Death Stranding. Ebony offers one of her patented Hypocritical Hot Takes (TM) on The Disaster Artist, and we try to work through our blood-spattered feelings about the critically acclaimed shooter Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. All this and much more here on Feminist Frequency Radio!

In episode four of FFR, just like Riker holding down the bridge for Picard, Carolyn takes over hosting duties while Anita flies back from Europe! (Don't worry, Anita shall return next week!) We finally meet Ashley, the mysterious fourth member of the Feminist Frequency team, who sheds some light on her role in the organization. We rave about the joyous and touching new Pixar film Coco, which centers Mexican characters and Mexican culture, and in the wake of the Infinity War trailer, we return to one of our favorite topics: superheroes, cultural notions of masculinity, and dudes punching each other in the face. Ashley reveals her feelings about both dogs and peanut butter--AND ONE OF THOSE STATEMENTS MAY SHOCK YOU! All this and much more here on Feminist Frequency Radio! A huge thank-you to Alex at Cards Against Humanity for helping Ashley participate from the Windy City. Things referenced in this episode: Sady Doyle for ELLE: With a Groundbreaking Diagnosis, 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Insists that Even "Psycho" Women Deserve to Be Heard http://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a13938654/crazy-ex-girlfriend-borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis/ Brown Girls Web Series: http://www.browngirlswebseries.com/

We're back with Episode Three of Feminist Frequency Radio! This week, we dive into the latest entertainment news and share our excitement for Ava DuVernay’s upcoming film adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. We then discuss comedian Hari Kondabolu’s thought-provoking new documentary The Problem With Apu, which looks at the harm done by Apu of The Simpsons, perhaps the single most enduring racial stereotype of a character in American pop culture history. We also return to Hawkins, Indiana circa 1984 to share our reactions to the second season of Stranger Things and Anita explains that, like Eleven, she too used to get nosebleeds a lot (but unfortunately she doesn’t divulge the nature of her telekinetic powers). Finally, Carolyn admits that International Men’s Day put her in a reflective mood and made her reconsider some things she said on last week’s show. Things referenced in this episode: The Gender Knot by Allan G. Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Gender-Knot-Unraveling-Patriarchal-Legacy/dp/1439911843/ The You Must Remember This podcast's series of episodes on Charles Manson and Hollywood: http://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/youmustrememberthispodcastblog/2015/5/26/charles-mansons-hollywood-part-1-what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-the-manson-murders Doha's tweet with images from The Last of Us, Logan, and Stranger Things 2: https://twitter.com/sokareemie/status/932026625134272512

Episode two of Feminist Frequency Radio is here! Buckle up as Anita tries to explain what prompted her to sit through a recent Twilight marathon; Caro eyes Amazon's new Middle-earth tourism initiative with suspicion; and the team explores their mutual love of The Good Place. Anita learns that even Jason Momoa isn't enough to make sitting through the Justice League worthwhile, and Caro has to explain to Ebony that Henry Cavill is not a hologram but just had his moustache digitally removed. Join the Feminist Frequency Radio community at d.rip/femfreq!

Welcome to Feminist Frequency Radio, the weekly podcast that pulls no punches on the media! In our first full-length episode, things go immediately off the rails when Anita expresses an unpopular opinion about Thor Ragnarok and Ebony reels in disbelief. Carolyn sails us into smoother waters with a conversation about Super Mario Odyssey and Peach finally getting to do something for herself; and Ebony attempts to string together a coherent rationale for her unsettling obsession with violent crime dramas. Subscribe today and follow us on social media. Let us know what you think of the show and shoot us your suggestions for future segments! Back us on Drip for access to hilarious and weird bonus content, and to become a part of the conversation!

Feminist Frequency Radio is coming for your media. Each week, Anita Sarkeesian, Carolyn Petit, and Ebony Aster bring you dispatches from the pop culture wars and invite you to listen in on their entertaining, stimulating, take-no-prisoners conversations about the latest films, games, and tv. They’ll be bringing their distinctly different feminist perspectives to the mix as they celebrate and critique it all. With special guests from all over the feminist media sphere, an assortment of great bonus segments, and your questions keeping them on their toes, Feminist Frequency Radio is there to help you dig deeper into the things you love. Warning: Feminist Frequency Radio may significantly enhance your media experience.