Long time no see! In this very special bonus episode straight from our Patreon where we just dunk on Ronald Reagan for an hour. Kristen bring receipts, Liz drinks beer. Plus an announcement about the future of the podcast! (It's good news, we p

Ep. 99. New Year, New Mess

Jan 19th, 2020 45m 46s

Happy 2020, y'all! We're gearing up for a new year filled with new mess and problematic figures. In the meantime, we have a mini-episode to whet your appetite! This week we discuss four current events: the Warren/Sanders schism, #Oscarsstillsod

Ep. 98. Election

Nov 14th, 2019 1h 35m

We're headed into election series here in the US, and what better way to celebrate than with the 1999 film Election? How do we parse a film where we're supposed to recognize the people are flawed while still engaging with them? Why is Mr. M lit

Ep. 97. Heathers

Nov 7th, 2019 1h 40m

What's you damage, Heather? It's time to dive in to the 80s dark comedy Heathers! So just how does a movie about killing your classmates and attempting to blow up your school hold up in 2019? Find out! Plus we discuss Emma Watson's use of the w

Ep. 96. The Nightmare on Elm Street

Oct 17th, 2019 1h 26m

It's time for the spooky episodes once again, and this week we're getting back to a classic horror film- The Nightmare On Elm Street! How does this movie hold up, including on classic horror tropes like killing the slut? We also discuss the ong

Ep. 95. Downton Abbey

Oct 3rd, 2019 1h 30m

This week on the podcast we're getting into the beloved BBC series, Downton Abbey! It's... a lot of classism, not gonna lie. But also a pretty healthy smattering of sexism and racism. Plus we talk about how Todd Phillips won't stop putting his

Ep. 94. Democratic Darlings: Joe Biden (Pt. 2)

Sep 21st, 2019 1h 34m

We're back with for ROUND TWO on everyone's favorite gaffe-prone Vice President/drunk uncle, Joe Biden! This time we head back into the ol' Biden Mines to talk about Biden's history with race, consumer credit companies, the 1994 Crime Bill and

Ep. 93. Democratic Darlings: Joe Biden (Pt.1)

Sep 12th, 2019 1h 22m

We're back with our Democratic Darlings series talking about everyone's favorite gaffe-prone Vice President/drunk uncle, Joe Biden! We dig deep into the way-back machine to talk about Biden's role in the Anita Hill testimony, his opposition to

Ep. 92. Amazon

Aug 15th, 2019 1h 25m

This is a rough one y'all. This week we're talking about the ubiquitous online retailer Amazon! You've heard about worker strikes for fair wages, but what else is there? Also, fuck Jeff Bezos! Plus we return to everyone's favorite segment: Kris

Ep. 92. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Aug 1st, 2019 1h 51m

Happee Birthae, Harry! This week we're celebrating our favorite wizard's 39th trip around the sun by diving into the third book in the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Has JK Rowling gotten any better about body sh

Ep. 91. American Pie

Jul 23rd, 2019 1h 56m

This one time at band camp, we watched a classic American teen sex comedy and actually found it... kinda wholesome? This week we're talking about American Pie! There's rampant misogyny, but also a lot of talk about the female orgasm so how do w

Ep. 90. The Human Rights Campaign

Jun 19th, 2019 1h 37m

We continue our adventure through Pride month by talking about the largest LGBT non-profit in the US, The Human Rights Campaign! What exactly DO they do now that marriage equality is a reality in the US? Plus we discuss accusations of a hostile

Ep. 89. Oscar Wilde

Jun 13th, 2019 1h 23m

This week we are discussing noted LGBT playwright Oscar Wilde! You know him for his biting wit and satire, as well as for being imprisoned for him homosexuality, but what else? As it turns out, a lot. Being a big fan of Jefferson Davis, and com

Ep. 88. Imagine Me and You

Jun 4th, 2019 1h 49m

This week we're kicking off Pride month by talking about the 2005 lesbian romcom, Imagine Me and You! This very well may be our gayest episode to date, and on it we'll talk about how the movie portrays discovering your sexuality, being a baby g

Ep. 87. Rushmore

May 30th, 2019 1h 40m

On this episode we kick off our Wes Anderson series by starting with one of his first films, Rushmore! How can a story about a 15 year old boy and a grown man chasing the same adult woman go wrong? In so many ways. Also, we round up some of the

Ep. 86 The Golden Girls

May 21st, 2019 1h 33m

Picture it! Miami, 1985. Four retired women sharing the ups and downs of life, love, and a sweet beach house! But are our four favorite friendly femmes free from the most problematic of 80's sitcom tropes? We talk feminism, racism, and LGBT rep

Ep. 85. Democratic Darlings: Nancy Pelosi

May 17th, 2019 1h 47m

We're back with our Democratic Darlings series talking about the current Speaker of the House and most powerful woman in the US, Nancy Pelosi! Is she as much of a centrist as some would have you believe? Eschewing of identity politics and how s

Ep. 84. Country Music

May 7th, 2019 1h 35m

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 8, EPISODE 4 OF GAME OF THRONES!!! (SPOILERS 3:04 - 23:44) Howdy y'all! This week we're taking it back to our roots with an episode all about Country music. Country has a reputation for being a

Ep. 83. British Royals

May 3rd, 2019 1h 37m

God save the Queen! ...We think? We (southern) Yanks aren't so sure how we feel about the Mountbatten-Windsors stateside, even now that one of our own has infiltrated their ranks. We discuss Her Majesty's finances, those nagging rumors about ti

Ep. 82. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Apr 23rd, 2019 1h 31m

Bueller? Bueller? Are we all ready to return to our John Hughes series as we cover Ferris Bueller's Day Off? It will probably not surprise you to know he is not our hero. White male privilege abounds with a health dose of entitlement and horrib

Ep. 81. Disney Parks

Apr 17th, 2019 1h 18m

On this episode once again we tackle the entertainment behemoth known as Disney! This time we're talking about the "happiest place(s) on Earth," their parks. But are they happy for their employees? We talk labor practices, low wages, and discri

Ep. 80. Ariana Grande

Apr 10th, 2019 1h 25m

On this episode we tackle the pop princess herself, Ariana Grande! Talks of cultural appropriations and... well it's mostly cultural appropriation. But there's also some queer baiting for good measure! Also, have you heard that song Old Town Ro

Ep. 79. The Phantom of the Opera

Apr 2nd, 2019 1h 55m

What can we say about the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that was don't yell about in the episode? There's a lot going on here. Stalking, abuse, gaslighting, all spun as a love story. Also, why do none of the men believe the women? Why can no one

Ep. 78. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Mar 26th, 2019 1h 40m

Ready the sweeping John Williams score because this week we tackle the first film in the Indiana Jones series! Can this classic action adventure film pass our test? Or is it too bogged down in imperialism, sexism, and general plot holes to stan

Ep. 77. Mad Men

Mar 21st, 2019 1h 43m

Get out the cigarettes and make yourself a drink, this week we take a look at the TV show Mad Men! We know there's a lot of rampant sexism, racism, and general bad behavior, but how bad is it when taken in context? And what does that mean for w