Fake Geek Girls - A Critical Look at Pop Culture

It's time for us to journey into Brooklyn Nine-Nine! We've got thoughts on character diversity, on subverting stereotypes, and on fatphobia, as well as a long discussion of what makes something propaganda.

It's time for us to journey into Brooklyn Nine-Nine! We've got thoughts on character diversity, on subverting stereotypes, and on fatphobia, as well as a long discussion of what makes something propaganda.

Welcome to Episode 98! We're talking about The Nightmare Before Christmas, a favorite childhood film for both of us. Us being us, we're talking about commercialization, subversion, children's media, and racism. And yes, there is the smallest bit of self-conscious singing.

Welcome to Episode 98! We're talking about The Nightmare Before Christmas, a favorite childhood film for both of us. Us being us, we're talking about commercialization, subversion, children's media, and racism. And yes, there is the smallest bit of self-conscious singing.

We sat down to talk with Sarah Smith, a progressive candidate for Congress in Washington's 9th District. It might seem strange to have a political candidate on Fake Geek Girls, but when the opportunity to speak to a self-described gamer who's also out there doing the hard work of changing our country's future appears, you take it.

It’s time for episode 97, in which we discuss a film and comic that were seriously foundational for us--Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s V for Vendetta! Does the film hold up over a decade after its release? Does the comic hold up over 30 years after its release? How do we feel about it now that we’re (hopefully) older and wiser?

It’s time for episode 97, in which we discuss a film and comic that were seriously foundational for us--Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s V for Vendetta! Does the film hold up over a decade after its release? Does the comic hold up over 30 years after its release? How do we feel about it now that we’re (hopefully) older and wiser?

We're back from PAX West and boy howdy, are we tired. But lucky for you, we're back with interviews, panel discussions, and all the great games we played, as well as a LENGTHY discussion of what we've been up to!

We're back from PAX West and boy howdy, are we tired. But lucky for you, we're back with interviews, panel discussions, and all the great games we played, as well as a LENGTHY discussion of what we've been up to!

We're back with a special guest for episode 95, in which we're talking about the animation industry, capitalism, and the critiques we're seeing in children's media. Thank you so much to our guest for bringing personal insight and professional knowledge to our discussion!

You might notice some choppiness throughout this episode. To protect our guest's identity, we decided it was in everyone's best interest to edit her name out. Though it might sound a little unusual, it's not a problem with your speakers or connection, just the natural result of taking a second or so out of a sentence. Same with the fuzziness that comes up midway through and fades in and out —we're sorry for the technical problems! Hope you enjoy the discussion regardless!