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FAQs about Fake Geek Girls - A Critical Look at Pop Culture:How many episodes does Fake Geek Girls - A Critical Look at Pop Culture have?The podcast currently has 551 episodes available.
May 10, 2016Episode 38 – Bat Books with Mason DowneyWe’re back with episode 38, discussing Robins and Batgirls with the illustrious Mason Downey! Mason writes DC news for Women Write About Comics and recently started his own blog at capesandcowls.net, which you should absolutely check out because he has tons of interesting thoughts and ideas on comics.The post Episode 38 – Bat Books with Mason Downey appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS....more2h 23minPlay
May 10, 2016Episode 38 - Bat Books with Meg DowneyWe’re back with episode 38, discussing Robins and Batgirls with the illustrious Meg Downey! Meg writes DC news for Women Write About Comics and recently started her own blog at capesandcowls.net, which you should absolutely check out because she has tons of interesting thoughts and ideas on comics. Warning: We forgot not to swear. While there’s no discussion of explicit themes, there are a few swear words—listen at your discretion! Mistakes: Our mixer did not actually break. Skype is just ridiculous. Reading List: Batman: Hush by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Richard Starkings, and Alex Sinclair Batgirl (2009 - 2011) Red Robin (2009 - 2011) Some Links You Might Find Interesting: Batman as a mermaid Batman as a zebra Meg’s Robin recs, round one and two Meg on Women Write About Comics Meg’s Twitter Capes and Cowls...more2h 24minPlay
April 26, 2016Episode 37 – Guilty PleasuresWe’re back with episode 37, discussing all of our deepest, darkest, guiltiest pleasures. What is a guilty pleasure? Should we feel guilty for consuming media? What’s up with hate-watching? Is Missy truly the pettiest girl alive? All this and more, including a decidedly dark turn as we discuss the US presidential election.The post Episode 37 – Guilty Pleasures appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS....more1h 37minPlay
April 26, 2016Episode 37 - Guilty PleasuresWe’re back with episode 37, discussing all of our deepest, darkest, guiltiest pleasures. What is a guilty pleasure? Should we feel guilty for consuming media? What’s up with hate-watching? Is Missy truly the pettiest girl alive? All this and more, including a decidedly dark turn as we discuss the US presidential election. What Missy’s Been Up To: Reading: Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat by Kate Leth and Brittney Williams Toxoplasmosis by Melanie Gillman What Merri’s Been Up To: Watching: The 100 Daredevil Some Links You Might Find Interesting: "Decoding the artistic inspiration behind 'Daredevil's gorgeous season 2 posters" by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw "An Open Letter to Trump Voters from His Top Strategist-Turned-Defector" by Stephanie Cegielski “Against Guilty Pleasure” by Jennifer Szalai 'Hate Watching' Is Mostly Just Being Embarrassed by Your Own Tastes by Madeleine Davies...more1h 37minPlay
April 20, 2016Bonus Episode: Interview with Hannah Flynn of Failbetter GamesWe’re back with a special bonus episode featuring Hannah Flynn of Failbetter Games! Missy and Hannah discuss the world of Fallen London and Sunless Sea, the resources available to aspiring—but let’s stop using that word!—games writers, and how to make the gaming industry a more inclusive place. Check it out, and if you check out Fallen London, be sure you add Missy (superstitions) and Hannah (Hannah Failbetter). We won’t send you boxes of rats. Probably. Some Links You Might Find Interesting: ”Crunch is bullshit” by Brendan Sinclair The Confidence Gap by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman Fallen London Fundbetter...more1h 4minPlay
April 20, 2016Bonus Episode: Interview with Hannah Flynn of Failbetter GamesWe’re back with a special bonus episode featuring Hannah Flynn of Failbetter Games! Missy and Hannah discuss the world of Fallen London and Sunless Sea, the resources available to aspiring—but let’s stop using that word!—games writers, and how to make the gaming industry a more inclusive place. Check it out, and if you check out Fallen London, be sure you add Missy (superstitions) and Hannah (Hannah Failbetter). We won’t send you boxes of rats. Probably.The post Bonus Episode: Interview with Hannah Flynn of Failbetter Games appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS....more1h 4minPlay
April 15, 2016Episode 36 – ApologiesWe’re back after a whirlwind weekend at Emerald City Comicon with a late episode on apologies. What makes a good apology? How do you learn from your mistakes? Aren’t we all just too oversensitive? (No. No we’re not.)The post Episode 36 – Apologies appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS....more1h 39minPlay
April 15, 2016Episode 36 - ApologiesWe’re back after a whirlwind weekend at Emerald City Comicon with a late episode on apologies. What makes a good apology? How do you learn from your mistakes? Aren’t we all just too oversensitive? (No. No we’re not.) As a heads up, this episode contains spoilers (with warnings) for The 100 and Star Wars Rebels. There are also spoilers for Life is Strange and Supernatural, which we forgot to warn for—they’re vague enough that you might not notice, but we probably ought to let you know anyway. Mistakes: When Merri says that Felicia Day died, she means her character. Felicia Day is alive and well. What Missy’s Been Up To:Listening To: The Message Reading: The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson Another Castle by Andrew Wheeler and Paulina Ganucheau Dirty Diamonds, edited by Kelly Phillips and Claire Folkman Playing: Undertale What Merri’s Been Up To: Watching: Star Wars Rebels Some Links You Might Find Interesting: Dave Filoni Interview With IGN Jason being asked about Shawna Benson lurking online forums and responding with a non-answer Sorry Not Sorry: How to Non-Apologize by Laura Beck...more1h 39minPlay
March 29, 2016Episode 35 – EndingsWe’re back with episode 35, discussing endings, why they’re heartbreaking, and why sometimes cutting it short is better than letting things go on too long. Topics include Firefly, Supernatural, and Magic in North America as well as mourning the loss of all our faves.The post Episode 35 – Endings appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS....more1h 35minPlay
March 29, 2016Episode 35 - EndingsWe’re back with episode 35, discussing endings, why they’re heartbreaking, and why sometimes cutting it short is better than letting things go on too long. Topics include Firefly, Supernatural, and Magic in North America as well as mourning the loss of all our faves. What Missy’s Been Up To: Reading: Dates: An Anthology of Queer Historical Fiction The Life-Changin Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Condo Watching: 10 Cloverfield Lane What Merri’s Been Up To: Reading: Bitch Planet Watching: Deadpool Star Wars Rebels Some Links You Might Find Interesting: With Just Four Letters, SupernaturalFails Its Transgender Fans by Anna Andersen ““Magic in North America”: The Harry Potter franchise veers too close to home” by Adrienne K. "Magic in North America Part 1: Ugh." by Adrienne K. Dear J.K. Rowling: Wakanyeja Video Response to History of #MagicinNorthAmerica American Wizarding...more1h 35minPlay
FAQs about Fake Geek Girls - A Critical Look at Pop Culture:How many episodes does Fake Geek Girls - A Critical Look at Pop Culture have?The podcast currently has 551 episodes available.