Lizy is a true parrothead. Joseph is too chicken for clubs. A little birdy told me you like comedy, sincerity, and fun gender shenanigans. If that's true, you should join us as we discuss Robin Williams and Nathan Lane's The Birdcage! Music by

42. This is How You Lose the Time War

Aug 14th, 2023 53m 30s

Joseph doesn't believe in pigeons. Lizy doubts Mattel. It's time for a meeting of the Bifocals Book Club! We're back to talk about the 2019 novella, This is How You Lose the Time War. Join us as we put on our bifocals to talk about our feelings

41. The Owl House

May 26th, 2023 1h 10m

Lizy claims slideshows for the bi community. Joseph fails to bring back lingo. Disney’s been in the news a lot lately, making it a good time to cover one of their recent projects. Join our coven and put on your bifocals, ‘cause we’re talking ab

40. Emily Dickinson

Mar 3rd, 2023 1h 32m

Joseph condemns P.T. Barnum. Lizy expresses oral support for superheroes. Annie recounts some wild nights. That's right, this week, we have a special guest! Join the three of us as we put on our bifocals to discuss Emily Dickinson, and Annie's

39. Boat Trip

Feb 17th, 2023 52m 52s

Lizy introduces a new segment. Joseph takes one-million Macklemores. Sometimes, you need to take a step back and appreciate how bad films can be. After all, if every movie were Spider-Verse, we wouldn't have The Room. Join us on a trip as we pu

38. Scott Pilgrim

Nov 11th, 2022 1h 19m

Joseph doesn't know what Canadian currency is. Lizy grapples with our producer. We're putting on our bifocals and taking on the world! Join us as we discuss Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel series, Edgar Wright's 2010 film, and our hopes for

37. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct 28th, 2022 1h 6m

Lizy has a great idea. Joseph has the tables turned on him. It's almost Halloween, so we're returning with an appropriately spooky title - Rocky Horror! Join us in putting on our bifocals as we discuss the stage production, the movie, and vario

36. Harley Quinn

Oct 7th, 2022 1h 14m

Joseph wants a breakfast sandwich. Lizy prepares a costume. Since her debut in 1992, Harley Quinn has left quite the impression on popular culture. She's made appearances in television, film, comic books, video games, Spirit Halloween stores, y

35. A League of Their Own

Sep 23rd, 2022 1h 8m

Lizy's never been to a gay bar. Joseph loses a burrito bet. Baseball season is coming to a close, which means we've got to talk about A League of Their Own! Adjust your caps and put on your bifocals as we discuss the All-American Girls Professi

34. Steven Universe

Jul 29th, 2022 58m 10s

Joseph falls behind on his shows. Lizy endorses Cheerios. We're back with an episode about one of Cartoon Network's most impactful animated series, and we have some VERY different opinions about it! Join us in putting on our gem-studded bifocal

33.5 Minisode

Jul 1st, 2022 31m 35s

Lizy proves this is not a one man show. In this mini episode, she answers questions and goes over a few quick topics!Music by John Bartmann: https://johnbartmann.com/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/bifocalscast?fan_landing=true

33. Fire Island and Pride & Prejudice

Jun 17th, 2022 1h 8m

Lizy loves Mr. Darcy. Joseph flees the country. In preparation for Joseph’s island vacation, we’ve taken a detour to Fire Island, a gay adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Music by John Bartmann: https://johnbartmann.com/Support the

32. Sappho

Jun 3rd, 2022 57m 16s

Joseph has geography questions. Lizy travels around the sun. It's Pride 2022, and we're kicking this month off with a look at a queer legend - Sappho! Join us in putting on our bifocals as we discuss the life, legacy, and lyrics of Sappho.Music

31. Heartstopper

May 13th, 2022 1h

Lizy inspires pie cravings. Joseph enjoys a good mouth feel. We're back to talk about the queer sensation that's sweeping the nation! Stop what you're doing and put on your bifocals so we can discuss Heartstopper - the webcomic, and the Netflix

30. Our Flag Means Death

Apr 1st, 2022 1h 2m

Joseph tries to change the vibes. Lizy knocks on wood. HBO Max recently gave us a delightful little show called Our Flag Means Death, and we wanna talk about it! Join us in putting on our bifocals to discuss queer pirate history, and the advent

29. Cinderella Is Dead

Mar 18th, 2022 1h 7m

Lizy has big dad energy. Joseph has a suit dilemma. It's time for the second official meeting of the Bifocals Book Club - and this time, we enjoyed the book! Join us as we put on our bifocals to discuss Kalynn Bayron's 2020 fantasy novel, Cinde

28. Chasing Amy

Mar 4th, 2022 59m 27s

Joseph mourns a Star Wars ship. Lizy remembers handsome men. It's not easy being straight. One day, you're publishing comics, and the next, you're falling in love with a lesbian. It's about time we rallied behind heterosexual men like Ben Affle

27. The X-Men

Feb 11th, 2022 1h 6m

Lizy has a superior revelation. Joseph expresses teleportation fears. We're back with a giant-size episode about everyone's favorite mutants - the X-Men! Join us in putting on our ruby quartz bifocals as we discuss the X-Men's publication histo

26. Moonlight

Jan 25th, 2022 1h 8m

Joseph reads the wrong card. Lizy petitions for muppet hosts. As we progress through awards season, we decided to visit another Academy Award-winning film - Moonlight! Join us in putting on our bifocals as we discuss Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, b

25. Will & Grace

Jan 7th, 2022 1h 3m

Lizy discusses boxing ancestry. Joseph abuses Reese's pieces. It's a new year, and we're ready for a new round of podcasts! This week, we're covering a sitcom that changed the game for queer representation in television. Join us in putting on o

24. Carol

Dec 18th, 2021 55m 7s

Joseph calls out tea crimes. Lizy has the spiciest takes. It's the holiday season AND film awards season, which makes it the perfect time to talk about Todd Haynes' Carol. Do we think it deserved all those nominations? You'll just have to liste

23. Elton John

Dec 3rd, 2021 57m 39s

Lizy is broken by gnome knowledge. Joseph highlights some horse theft. It's time for another biographical episode! Join us as we put on a fabulous pair of bifocals to discuss the life, legacy, and discography of Sir Elton Hercules John. Support

22. Gay Ghosts

Nov 20th, 2021 55m 11s

Joseph experiences a spectral oopsie. Lizy sticks with the spooky vibes. Halloween may be over, but we're not done with it yet! We need to don our bifocals to see this week's topics, 'cause we're talking Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt), Jul

21. Jennifer's Body

Oct 15th, 2021 59m 19s

Lizy expresses her meme disappointment. Joseph demands justice for Phil Collins. After a well-needed break, Bifocals is back! With October being the spookiest month of the year, we decided to go with a cult-classic horror film - Jennifer's Body

20. The Wizard of Oz

Aug 20th, 2021 1h 1m

Joseph introduces a new segment. Lizy sings a song. We're taking a break until October, but until then, we've got a real good episode for you! Join us over the rainbow as we put on our bifocals to discuss The Wizard of Oz, its place in the quee