The Bechdel Cast

The Bechdel Cast episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  500 Movies of Bechdel Cast

  We're celebrating having covered 500 movies between main feed and Matreon episodes! Thanks so much for listening, and here's to 500 more!!! Tickets to our upcoming Shrektanic shows, Movie Request Form, Letterboxd, and more can be found at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See...

  
• 04.11.2024

  The Departed with Susan Zalkind

  This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Susan Zalkind ship up to Boston to chat about The Departed.  Check out Susan at zalkind.info for more on Susan's reporting, book, social media, etc! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 04.04.2024

  Poor Things with Amanda Montell

  This week, poor things Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Amanda Montell discuss Poor Things! Here's the link to the Polygon piece "The book Poor Things is based on is even stranger than the film" -- https://www.polygon.com/24093718/poor-things-hulu-oscars-book-differences   Follow Amanda on Instagram at...

  
• 03.30.2024

  Introducing: The Bright Side

  Start your day with The Bright Side, a new daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and producer, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture...

  
• 03.28.2024

  The Sound of Music with Nelini Stamp

  The hills are alive with the sound of the Bechdel Cast! Special guest Nelini Stamp joins Caitlin and Jamie for an episode on The Sound of Music! Follow Nelini on Instagram at @nelstamp and follow @workingfamilies across all platforms!   See omnystudio.com/listener...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Barbie

  It's the Barbie episode from our Barbie Tour! Thanks to everyone who came out to see us live! Special shout out to STAB! Comedy Theater, SF Sketchfest, Stomping Ground Comedy Theater, and Austin Film Society! And grab tickets to the...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Julie & Julia with Summer Farah

  On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Summer Farah finally pass the Béchamel Test while discussing Julie & Julia.  Check out Summer's website at summerfarah.com and buy her book, I could die today & live again, at https://www.gameoverbooks.com/store/p/i-could-die-today-and-live-again See omnystudio.com/listener...

  
• 03.07.2024

  The Apartment with Emily Heller

  This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Emily Heller discreetly go to their colleague's apartment to discuss... The Apartment.  Follow Emily at @mremilyheller on Instagram, and check out What Is...? A Jeopardy Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 02.29.2024

  BAPS with Bridget Todd

  On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Bridget Todd gather at the local hair salon restaurant and discuss B*A*P*S! Follow Bridget at @bridgetmarieindc on Instagram and @BridgetMarie on Twitter, and learn more about the Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Translational Advanced Research...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Can't Hardly Wait with Shelli Nicole

  This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shelli Nicole go to a graduation party and discuss Can't Hardly Wait! Don't forget to check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for details + tickets for our Shrektanic Tour in the UK this May! Follow Shelli on...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Shrektanic: A Bechdel Cast Tour in the UK!

  Attention UK listeners! We're going on tour this spring in London, Manchester, Oxford, Edinburgh, and more to be announced... with iconic Bechdel Cast favorites, SHREK and TITANIC! Tickets are going fast, get em now! Tickets here: https://linktr.ee/bechdelcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Valentine's Day (2010)

  We're releasing an episode a day early this week because it's Valentine's Day (the day) and it's Valentine's Day (the movie). Next Bechdel Cast Tour is in the UK in May! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 02.08.2024

  Save the Last Dance with Khadija Mbowe

  On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Khadija Mbowe learn some new dance moves and discuss Save the Last Dance. Follow Khadija at @khadija.mbowe on IG and TikTok, @KhadijaMbowe on YouTube, and check out @operatikaevents on IG   See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  
• 02.01.2024

  Beyond the Lights with Maya Williams

  Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maya Williams take a break from the flashing lights and paparazzi to discuss Beyond the Lights. Follow Maya at @emmdubb16 on IG and Twitter, visit eir website at https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com, and buy their new book, Refused a...

  
• 01.25.2024

  Gone Girl with Princess Weekes

  This week, Gone Jamie and Gone Caitlin chat with special gone guest Princess Weekes to discuss Gone Girl! Check out Princess's video essay we mentioned, "True Crime & The Theater of Safety" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec7o2uJeFDE&t;=1s | "Survivors of Vallejo 'Gone Girl' case respond...

  
• 01.18.2024

  May December with Kiran Deol

  On this episode, we chat with special guest Kiran Deol about May December. Follow Kiran on Instagram and Twitter at @shitfromkiran  We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Sunset Boulevard

  This week, Caitlin and Jamie are ready for their close-ups as they discuss Sunset Boulevard. We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 01.04.2024

  Shrek Forever After

  Jamie and Caitlin are kicking off 2024 with a very *Shrekian* episode on Shrek Forever After! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. We're doing live shows in early February...

  
• 12.28.2023

  We’re Taking the Week Off (To Prep For Our Upcoming Tour Which You Simply Must Attend)

  There's no full episode this week, but don't forget about our upcoming tour! We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast! Also, check out Caitlin's upcoming screenwriting classes at...

  
• 12.21.2023

  The Color Purple (1985) with Ashley Ray

  We're closing out the year with an episode on The Color Purple (1985) with special guest Ashley Ray! Check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for info about our upcoming tour! Also, here's Princess Weekes's piece we mentioned in The Mary Sue, "Remembering The Color Purple...

  
• 12.14.2023

  It's a Wonderful Life

  Welcome to this week's LIVE episode on It's a Wonderful Life, recorded in LA at Dynasty Typewriter! Thanks for helping us raise money for ANERA and PCRF. Also, Please check out linktr.ee/BechdelCast for tickets to Santa University on December 21,...

  
• 12.07.2023

  TBC Recommends: We the Unhoused on iHeartRadio

  This week, we’re spotlighting We The Unhoused, a show created and hosted by Los Angeles unhoused writer and activist Theo Henderson — the only podcast created by the unhoused, for the unhoused, dispelling the myths that encourage housed people to...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Introducing: We the Unhoused

  Hi, The Bechdel Cast fans! Here's a preview of a new podcast, We the Unhoused — Created by Theo Henderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. The show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience that began while...

  
• 11.30.2023

  Preacher's Wife with Natasha Scott-Reichel and Justine Kay

  On this episode, special guests Natasha Scott-Reichel and Justine Kay of the podcast '2 Black Girls, 1 Rose' join for a chat about The Preacher's Wife. On this episode, Jamie and Caitlin write special guest Jesse David Fox into existence so...

  
• 11.23.2023

  Reel Injun with S.A. Lawrence-Welch

  This week, Caitlin and Jamie are joined by special guest S.A. Lawrence-Welch for a discussion on the documentary Reel Injun! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @lawrencewelchnw on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.17.2023

  Bechdel Cast LA Live Show + Livestream: It's a Wonderful Life

  Join Jamie and Caitlin LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles for a show about It's a Wonderful Life! We're also livestreaming the show, so you can watch from anywhere! It's all happening on Sunday, December 10th at 4pm PT 50% of...

  
• 11.16.2023

  Steel Magnolias with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins

  This week steel hosts Jamie and Caitlin plus steel special guest Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins discuss Steel Magnolias (1989).  (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @ashleyblaine on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 11.09.2023

  Say Anything

  On this episode recorded live in Portland, Caitlin and Jamie *say everything* about the movie Say Anything. Here's the link for the 'You Must Remember This' series on Polly Platt: https://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2020/7/pollyplattarchive28  (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our...

  
• 11.02.2023

  Ruby Sparks with Jesse David Fox

  On this episode, Jamie and Caitlin write special guest Jesse David Fox into existence so they can all discuss Ruby Sparks! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @jessedavidfox on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  
• 10.26.2023

  The Blair Witch Project with Chelsey Weber-Smith

  Caitlin and Jamie are led into the woods by Chelsey Weber-Smith (American Hysteria) to discuss The Blair Witch Project! Jamie insists she didn’t throw the map in the river. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at...

  
• 10.19.2023

  Scooby-Doo (2002)

  This week, Raitlin and Ramie team up to solve the mystery of Scooby-Doo (2002). (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.12.2023

  Psycho with Leila Latif

  On this episode, violins screech as Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Leila Latif discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @lei_lala_letif on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 10.05.2023

  Gotta Kick It Up! with Mekita Rivas

  This week, we kick it up with special guest Mekita Rivas while discussing the Disney Channel Original Movie, Gotta Kick It Up! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @rivasraves on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  
• 09.28.2023

  Videodrome with Melissa Lozada-Oliva

  On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Melissa Lozada-Oliva talk about Videodrome! Long live the new flesh! And please order Melissa's book, Candelaria -- https://bookshop.org/p/books/candelaria-melissa-lozada-oliva/19732642?ean=9781662601804 (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @ellomelissa on Instagram....

  
• 09.21.2023

  Soul Food (1997) with Nydia Simone

  This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Nydia Simone gather for Sunday dinner and discuss Soul Food. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @blactina on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 09.14.2023

  Y Tu Mamá También with Adriana Ortega

  Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Adriana Ortega hop in the car and discuss Y Tu Mamá También while heading to La Boca del Cielo. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @adriana_oa9 and @espanolconadriana on...

  
• 09.13.2023

  A Very Bechdel Live Show + Livestream

  Join Caitlin and Jamie for a live show covering the movie Say Anything on October 6th at 7pm PT at Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, PLUS we will be livestreaming the show, and it will be available to view for...

  
• 09.07.2023

  Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen with Sequoia Holmes

  Teenage drama queens Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sequoia Holmes head to a Sidarthur concert and chat about Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.  (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @sequoiabholmes on Instagram. See...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Suspiria (2018) with Alissa Nutting and Alyson Levy

  This week, a coven of witches full of Jamie, Caitlin, and special guests Alissa Nutting and Alyson Levy, get together to dance and discuss Suspiria (2018). (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast  See omnystudio.com/listener...

  
• 08.24.2023

  Jackie Brown with Sadia Azmat

  On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sadia Azmat plan a sting while discussing Jackie Brown. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @sadia_azmats on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 08.17.2023

  Slap Shot with Mike Loftus

  In honor of Jamie’s birthday, we invited her dad to cover the episode he’s been asking about once a year for all seven years of the show! Mike Loftus, hockey writer extraordinaire, joins Caitlin and Jamie to discuss SLAP SHOT! Here's...

  
• 08.10.2023

  What's Love Got To Do With It? (2022) with Saadia Khan

  This week, we have an arranged recording with special guest Saadia Khan to discuss What's Love Got To Do With It? (2022). (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @swkkhan on Twitter. While you're there,...

  
• 08.03.2023

  These Barbies Are On Vacation

  We're taking the week off, BUT! Check out our screening at American Cinemateque's Friend of the Fest -- https://www.americancinematheque.com/series/friend-of-the-fest-2023/. Also here are resources about the current strikes -- https://mashable.com/article/how-to-support-wga-writer-strike and https://entertainmentcommunity.org/how-get-help-and-give-help-during-work-stoppage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 07.27.2023

  The Haunted Mansion (2003) with Akilah Hughes

  Real estate agents Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Akilah Hughes visit a spooky house and discuss Disney's The Haunted Mansion (2003). (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @AkilahObviously on Twitter. While you're there, you...

  
• 07.20.2023

  Smart House

  This week, Personal Applied Technologies Caitlin and Jamie drink smoothies and chat about Smart House. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 07.13.2023

  Hannah Montana: The Movie with Robert Evans and Sophie Lichterman

  On this episode recorded live in Portland at Curious Comedy Theater, secret pop stars Jamie and Caitlin chat with special guests Robert Evans and Sophie Lichterman about Hannah Montana: The Movie.  Here is the link to purchase "on-demand" tickets for the...

  
• 07.06.2023

  National Treasure: Book of Secrets

  Caitlin Durante Gates and Jamie Loftus Gates solve the clues and unlock the secrets of National Treasure 2. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  
• 06.29.2023

  Hairspray (2007) with Keah Brown

  Teen dancers Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Keah Brown can't stop the beat while discussing Hairspray (2007). Buy Keah's novel The Secret Summer Promise, out now! https://www.levinequerido.com/the-secret-summer-promise (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @Keah_Maria ...

  
• 06.22.2023

  The Perks of Being a Wallflower with Maya Williams

  Wallflowers Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Maya Williams analyze The Perks of Being a Wallflower while driving through a tunnel! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @emmdubb16 on Twitter. While you're there, you should...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Miss Juneteenth with Angelica Jade Bastién

  Miss Bechdel Cast winners Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Angelica Jade Bastién examine Miss Juneteenth. Check out Angelica's piece - https://www.vulture.com/article/miss-juneteenth-is-a-gently-beautiful-film-worth-celebrating.html (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.