Mx Congeniality

We finally get around to letting Chelsea talk about Taylor Swift, specifically the absolute masterpiece Red (2012). We talk about albums that make us feel things, the evolution of Taylor Swift, and the bridges that destroyed us along the way. 

This week we dive into the greatest oscar snub of all time; St. Trinian's. We discuss why we love spy films, boarding school films, and a good makeover scene. We also discuss how this film shamelessly combines all three. This episode is Harv's shameless attempt to establish St. Trinians for the cult classic it should be. 

Today's episode focuses on Booktok's sweetheart: Red, White and Royal Blue. We talk book influencers, the intellectualization of reading, Sally Rooney and the joy of the enemies to lovers trope. We also discuss RWARB for the big gay hug of a novel it is. 

chelsea and harvey discuss another social platform that has popping off in the year of our lord, 2014. this time it's the super trendy, ever so slightly upmarket Rookie Mag. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the platform, its legacy in contemporary culture and the pitfalls of commercialisation. We also go on tangents about clubbing, bi-wife energy and carbonara. 

harvey introduces chelsea to the wild world of eurovision: europe's longest running song contest and the world's 'gay olympics'. We talk sensual butter churning and the powerful combination of yodeling and rapping. We also discuss eurovision as an instrument of soft-power, and the pitfalls of running an "apolitical" competition. 

Chels and Harv deep dive into Lorde's brand spanking new album Solar Power. We talk the current trends towards romanticism, our love for Lorde and some of our favourite lyrics. So charge your crystals and strap in for all our opinions and ramblings. 

Chelsea and Harvey explore THE one, THE only, THE Pride and Prejudice. We talk about the power of yearning and a well-written female protagonist. We also fan cast our only hotly anticipated, new adaptation of the text. We talk BBC vs. 2005, Justice for Lydia and Dame Judy Dench. 

Harvey reminisces on their past literary adventures on the unholy platform that is Wattpad. We discuss the various successes and failures of Wattpad and the ultimate Harry Potter power couple (Ginny and Luna). We also talk about the power of Wattpad as a queer counter public and the fraught nature of being young, queer and online. 

Chelsea walks Harvey through the epic highs and lows of 2014 Tumblr. We talk about middle school grunge, lana del rey and the glorification of mental illness. We discuss the Hollywood starlets of music tumblr and how they shaped us into the "well adjusted" young people we are today. 

Chelsea and Harvey bring you a brand new podcast filled with ADHD tangents and love of chronically under-appreciated feminine media. In this episode Harvey takes a deep dive into the Barbie Cinematic Universe. She talks about her loves and hates; and provides an official (very subjective ranking) for the original Barbie films.