Catch yerself on

Gabriel: Women don't stab.

Villanelle: I know. It surprised me too.

This short dialogue at the beginning of Killing Eve (season 2) made us think: what preconceptions of female violence do we often hold?

Female violence - whether it is verbal, political or physical, whether it is enacted at an individual or collective level - has wide implications in society. So, in this episode we are reflecting on how female violence been treated throughout culture, in the court systems AND in the media.

Whether it is mediatisation of crime, sensationalist coverage of shoot outs, or the femme fatale stereotype, there's something about female violence on screen which sparks public interest, and evokes a perverse fascination.

Obviously, when TV and cinema are showing violence on screen, they aren't advocating it. BUT, does this constant stream of violent visuals cause a loss of sensitivity to violent culture?

Tune in for an intense episode where we unpack the representation of female violence on screen, discuss whether female directors manage to successfully subvert the femme fatale stereotype, and grapple with the ethics of our cultural obsession with watching violence.

It's a beefy one!

Have you seen 2002 musical/film Chicago? Watch 'Cell Block Tango' by clicking the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrrz54UtkCc

Need I even drop a link to BBC 3-part series Killing Eve? Just go watch it !!!

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What's the difference between nudity and nakedness? Is the naked body inherently erotic? And how far can we push the boundaries of the naked body in art, cinema and literature?

Strap yerself in for a juicy episode where we will be questioning a history of female nudity in western art, unpacking the different senses of what is acceptable when it comes to the naked flesh of women versus that of men, and delving deeper into the expectations and assumptions of nude forms.

Why are so many of the female nudes we see in art galleries anonymous? Do visual representations of female nudity give power to the women they are addressing? And how far do our personal viewpoints play a role in the ways in which we respond to nakedness?

Tune in for a riveting and relevant episode exploring questions of identity, desire and viewing... and, let us know what YOU think. Have all taboos around nudity gone?

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Are you a recent graduate feeling negative about job prospects? Robbed not only of your last few months at university (and a proper graduation) but equally of a time where you should be living your #bestlife?

This September 2020 is the first time in nearly 20 years that I won't be going back into education, but while previous graduates have gone out into the 'real world' filled with a sense of liberation and excitement, many 2020 graduates are now feeling apprehensive about entering the job market in a time of global economic instability.

Join me for an engaging episode where I share my own journey post-graduation, and chat to three other recent grads on their personal experiences of graduate life. In the episode, we will share in raw conversation about things like managing expectations, success and productivity, and I will also address how graduates from particular disciplines and industries, such as the music industry or the creative arts, have been acutely affected by the pandemic. We will also touch on themes like accessibility, whether the virtual world of networking and remote recruitment has made the playing field more equal for disabled grads.

I hope this episode will create a sense of solidarity and community among graduates. Let's trust and hope for a future of opportunity and possibility, while extending grace and understanding to both ourselves and others as we all navigate the unique challenges of this extraordinary time.

Find out more about my amazing guests:

Gabrielle:

https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle_roper/

Susie:

https://www.instagram.com/susie_griff/

Ximena:

https://www.instagram.com/xim.bh/

"You can't marry a man you just met !!" Elsa reprimands Anna.

So, we've rocked into the 21st century, and Disney have finally cottoned on to the fact that love is more than just "sight". Not only that, but some of the princesses we'll be discussing in this episode don't even want to marry at all...

If it's no longer all about love and masculine desire, what can these modern princesses be getting up to? Judging by Rapunzel's antics with her frying pan, Merida's adventures with the bow and arrow, and Moana's treks across the ocean, it would seem like a lot !!

So, join us for our final grilling of the Disney princesses, as we delve into the critical question: have these women squared up to Disney's patriarchal standards and beauty ideals ?? Saying to Disney, for once and for all, catch yerself on, and of course, let it go ?!

Share your thoughts on Instagram, and be part of the conversation, using the hashtag #catchyerselfonpodcast

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MEMES! Incredibly varied and ever changing, there's just too many to name.

But, what's so funny about a meme? What message does a meme impart which a good old fashioned text message just can't communicate? Are memes part of a short-sighted Internet culture soon to die out?

In this episode, we explore the origin of the meme (yes - before it took on digital dimensions) and its immense power to transcend linguistic and national barriers. You've unconsciously bonded with a stranger over a meme about a homework left unfinished, you've tagged your friend in which breakfast item they are, or you've participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge: whatever it is, you're probably more entangled in meme culture than you like to believe.

As you'll soon discover Katy and I are by no means meme experts, so be sure to share your own thoughts and insights on the humble meme with us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

Want to dig deeper? Check out this helpful article which looks closely at the relationship between memes and racism:

https://jcrae.art.arizona.edu/index.php/jcrae/article/view/60

Can you cheat life with your looks? Is beauty an asset or a liability? And what attractiveness biases do you unconsciously hold?

In this week's episode, we'll be tackling one of the lesser acknowledged privileges - your physical appearance. Appearance is only one element of our bodies, but it's the part which we've been trained to see, and be judged by. So, it should therefore come as no surprise that how attractive you are will dramatically impact your school performance... your work environment... your relationships... your life !!

Join us as we tackle the injustice and the caveats of pretty privilege, and as we chat to Professor Leah Sheppard (Washington State University) who talks us through her research, moving us further toward how we can tackle this societal problem.

Be sure to check out Professor Leah Sheppard's work:

https://directory.business.wsu.edu/Directory/Profile/leah.sheppard/

Share your thoughts on Instagram, and be part of the conversation, using the hashtag #catchyerselfonpodcast

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"A girl can bring her family great honour in one way: by striking a good match, and this could be that day." Not sure about that, but this is as good a day as any for tuning in to another episode of Catch yerself on.

What can eco-warrior Pocahontas teach young children about caring for the environment in our current climate emergency? How does Mulan enact Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity? And why has Disney suddenly decided that "the only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work?" We've never heard that one before.

Share your thoughts on Instagram, and be part of the conversation, using the hashtag #catchyerselfonpodcast

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Here are some resources if you'd like to dig deeper:

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https://scholarship.claremont.edu/lux/vol2/iss1/29/ (https://scholarship.claremont.edu/lux/vol2/iss1/29/)

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0007681320300689

http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTotal-SXQG201001023.htm (http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTotal-SXQG201001023.htm)

http://repository.unika.ac.id/16988/ (http://repository.unika.ac.id/16988/)

https://sites.williams.edu/f18-engl117-02/uncategorized/ill-make-a-man-out-of-you-carnival-and-gender-roles-in-disneys-mulan/

https://go.gale.com/ps/anonymous?id=GALE%7CA436313644andsid=googleScholarandv=2.1andit=randlinkaccess=fulltextandissn=00928208andp=AONEandsw=w

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10646175.2014.865354?mobileUi=0andjournalCode=uhjc20

I'm just not a creative person. How many times have you heard that one before?? How many times have you said that over yourself???

In this episode, I will be looking closely at this label CREATIVE (why do we assign it to some people and not to others??) and at the research behind what makes someone more creative. I am joined by 3 other vibrant creators (and their creations) who unpack the pressures of being in a creativity industry, as well as the social expectation this places on them. I will also consider the theme of creativity in the context of lockdown, questioning whether lockdown has killed or cultivated our creativity, shifting our perception of what it means to create.

Share your creations on Instagram, and be part of the conversation, using the hashtag #catchyerselfonpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/

Find out more about my contributors:

Elisa: @soyelisam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqwHAhb74LP8ku2uM_9PhPQ

Find Ffion's music on Apple and Spotify:

https://music.apple.com/gb/album/over-again-ep/1462582769 (https://music.apple.com/gb/album/over-again-ep/1462582769)

Joe: @joe.wardhaugh

Ariel, Belle and Jasmine. Curious, intelligent and brave, no? The first princesses who won't let others tell them what to do, but are these three women more constricted by patriarchal standards than we may initially believe? Why do these three princesses have no other women to turn to in their lives? Why do they only embark on adventure when it involves a love interest? Is Disney giving women a voice only to take it away from them in the first half of the film? Tune in to find out if the representation of these Disney princesses truly marks the beginning of a Whole New World, and share your thoughts using the hashtag #catchyerselfonpodcast

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The official trailer is here!!! Mic Drop.

Hosted by Rosalind Skillen, Catch yerself on is a podcast which invites listeners into discussion about some of the most riveting and relevant topics facing young people today.

This trailer is a wee insight into the collaborative and collective nature of Catch yerself on: an online community which brings together fresh young voices from all over the world. And, of course, we'll be unpacking our signature name and catch phrase - with the help of a few locals...

Join me every Thursday for the opportunity to share in transformative discussion, listen to unique perspectives, and celebrate creative talent. Be part of the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/