Feminist Killjoys, PhD

In this episode we talk about images of violence in the media--from war footage to police shootings. We discuss our views on this phenomenon through critical race theory, journalism, and critical media studies lenses.

"We made love on the living room floor/With the noise in the background from a televised war/And in the deafening pleasure I thought I heard someone say/If we walk away, they'll walk away"

-c. oberst

Time stamps::

0:30 Chit chat//check-ins

8:30 Who’s Ruining the Dinner Party

13:30 Topic du jour

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INTRO: "Top Floor" GRRRL PRTY

OUTRO: "Landlocked Blues" Bright Eyes

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In this episode, we are back! We also discuss our best/worst lists but really we are just happy we made it through 2017. Our categories include activist efforts, news events, books, and podcasts. Thanks for sticking around while we did some magic behind the scenes.

Chit chat until 21:30 (CW/TW: during chit chat, discussion of sexual assault & media coverage)

Best/Worst starts at 21:30

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INTRO: "Top Floor" GRRRL PRTY

OUTRO: "All We Got" Chance the Rapper

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Raechel and Melody talk selfie culture through a critical, cultural studies lens. Specifically, they work through Henry Giroux's essay "Selfie Culture in the Age of Corporate and State Surveillance." Before that, M & R check-in about their weekends (R gave a keynote speech, and M's friend had an unfortunate experience with gender-policing), and after that they share their RWLs!

Also, note, this will be the last episode before our fall break. We'll be back in December, better than ever!

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INTRO: "Top Floor" GRRRL PRTY

OUTRO: "Truth Hurts" Lizzo

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Raechel is joined by two of her fave queer Boston witches, Shannon and Claire! Shannon and Claire share their experiences being teenage witches, their thoughts on queerness and witchcraft, the role of our ancestors and chosen family in relation to with life, cultural appropriation, and much more! (Subscribe to our newsletter for more behind the scenes and recommended reading!)

Before the interview: Raechel and Melody check-in and take a moment to express solidarity with #StephanieMcKellop.

TIMELINE::

Check-ins until 13:03

Interview right after

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INTRO: “Top Floor” GRRRL PRTY

OUTRO: "I Think You're Alright" Jay Som

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In our third episode of Witch Month, we welcome Hannah Wydeven, an improviser, weightlifter, business owner and witch. Melody and Hannah chatted about all our mutual friends and interests, being rad, and--of course--tarot! Be sure to check out her queer-friendly, social justicey, trauma-informed, feminist gym if you live in//near the Twin Cities::Solcana Fitness.

Interview starts at the 11 minute mark.

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INTRO: "Top Floor" GRRRL PRTY

OUTRO: "Break the Spell," Ellis (MPLS)

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WITCH MONTH CONTINUES!

Brianna Suslovic is a witchy social work student and recent college grad who's interested in the way that intersections of race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability affect our personal and interpersonal psychologies. She's learning more about ritual and magic and is always down to talk about longform journalism, podcasts, and the show Insecure.

We had a truly lovely conversation with her, addressing the intersections of witchcraft and identity, healing, writing, and more. Find Brianna on Instagram @fragilewitch. On Twitter @_yungtender. And at her website at https://briannasuslovic.com.

Interview starts at 9 minute mark.

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OUTRO: "Cranes in the Sky" Solange

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IT IS WITCH MONTH!

Black Witch starts off the month by talking with us about Paganism, the importance of Black Pagan spaces, cultural appropriation by white people in Paganism, and much more. Check out her work at thisblackwitch.com.

Interview starts at 6 minute mark.

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OUTRO: "Brujas" PRINCESS NOKIA

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Raechel and Melody are joined by Lacy and Kett to talk about their new memoir, Ink in Water. We talk eating disorder recovery, the painstaking labor of illustration, small press publishing, love stories, and more. Kett and Lacy also join us for our RWLs!

Check out our blog and newsletter for relevant links!

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INTRO: "Top Floor" GRRRL PRTY

OUTRO: "Bodak Yellow" Cardi B (small clip); also "Thick Skin" Limp Wrist

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Raechel and Melody talk #DACA (how fucked it is that it's ending, but also the shortcomings of #DACA itself). They also surprise each other with their Most Inspiring Activist picks, providing background on some amazing women, past and present, who have organized for change. Also, some chit-chat about U2, the specter of grad school insecurity, and their RWLs of the week!

Check our blog for relevant links.

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TIMELINE::

Check-ins: until 18:30 mark

DACA: 18:30 through 31 mark

Activist roundup: 31 through 52:30

RWL: 53 min

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INTRO: "Top Floor" GRRRL PRTY

OUTRO: "Love You Once Made" Valerie June

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Melody and Raechel are back 2gether again! In this episode they catch up on what they’ve been up to since they last recorded together. Kendrick Lamar and averted cultural appropriation, White Lady Feminism (TM) a la T. Swift and T-Fey, and witch stuff! Plus RWLs!

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INTRO: "Top Floor" GRRRL PRTY

SPLICED: Kendrick Lamar from "DNA" and "Bad Blood"

OUTRO: "Rock Bottom" Wynonna Judd

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