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  • S2 E13 Sex Education

    In this episode, we ask the question, Sex Education explores the universal theme of sexual coming of age, but is it sex positive? 

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    References and Research:
    https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/sex-education-season-4-transgender-rights-netflix-terf-uk-1234830399/

    https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2020/02/why-netflixs-sex-education-is-so-important

    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/sep/21/sex-education-final-season-four-review-one-long-list-of-frustrations

    https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/sex-education-series-4-netflix-review-final-season-cringey-disappointment-2631315#:~:text=This%20new%20school%20is%20%E2%80%9Cstudent,woke%E2%80%9D%20schools%20are%20really%20like. 

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson

    1 hr 4 min
  • S2 E12 Mad Max: Fury Road

    In this episode, we ask the question, Mad Max Fury Road at face value is a macho film with cars, explosions and guns, but is it actually feminist?

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson

    35 min
  • S2 E11 To Wong Foo and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

    In this episode, we ask the question, Priscilla and To Wong Foo were released around the same time and portray three drag queens traveling cross country, but do they tell the same story?

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    References and Research:
    https://tigernewspaper.com/revisiting-the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-deserts-influence/

    https://madammiaow.blogspot.com/2009/03/priscilla-queen-of-desert-review-looks.html?m=1

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson

    54 min
  • S2 E10 Dickinson

    In this episode, we ask the question: Dickinson is not an accurate historical representation of Emily’s life, but does it still capture her feminist spirit?

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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Dickinson

    https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson

    39 min
  • S2 E9 Clueless

    In this episode, we ask the question, Clueless is a 90s retelling of the feminist classic Emma, but is it itself feminist?

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    References and Resources:
    https://feministing.com/2015/07/22/its-fine-to-like-clueless-but-dont-call-it-a-feminist-movie/

    https://philosophynow.org/issues/109/Clueless

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson 

    41 min
  • S2 E8 Ghostbusters

    In this episode, we ask the question, Ghostbusters doesn’t have an overtly feminist message, but is it feminist?

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson 

    32 min
  • S2 E7 Bridgerton

     In this episode, we ask the question, Bridgerton is known for its colorblind casting, but is it feminist?

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    References and Research:
    https://www.businessinsider.com/julia-quinn-bridgerton-book-changes-season-2-breakdown-interview-2022-4

    https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a39372380/julia-quinn-interview-bridgerton-season-2/

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson 

    50 min
  • S2 E6 Sleeping Beauty

    In this episode, we ask the question: Sleeping Beauty is one of the most iconic examples of what a Disney princess is, but is Aurora a good role model?

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    References and Resources:
    https://www.instagram.com/kierra_lewis1/

    https://bookshop.org

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson

    45 min
  • S2 E5 9 to 5

     In this episode, we ask the question: 9 to 5 is about the quintessential abusive workplace of the late 20th century, but is it still relevant today?

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson 

    41 min
  • S2 E4 Lessons in Chemistry

    In this episode, we ask the question: Lessons in Chemistry is a feminist look at women working in the 50s and 60s, but is it an accurate portrayal of women for the time?

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    References and Research:
    https://screenrant.com/lessons-in-chemistry-harriet-difference-book-scope-producers/ 

    https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/womens-history-us-timeline

    https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/when-could-women-get-credit-cards/ 

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    Hosts: Beth Hofeldt and Traci Mueller

    Music by Devin Wall
    Artwork by Anna Apperson

    1 hr

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