Unlikeable Female Characters

Kristen and Layne chat about the movie CRUELLA, female villains, and why we should let women be brilliant, bad, and (more than) a little bit mad. WARNING: Spoilers (and vicious attack Dalmations) ahead.

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Kristen and Layne chat with Sara Flannery Murphy (author of the feminist sci-fi novel GIRL ONE, out now!) about women wielding power, super and otherwise.

This episode is presented in partnership with Layne's favorite indie bookstore Women & Children First. Don't miss their virtual event with Sara and Amy Gentry on Tuesday June 8th: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/girlone/

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Fill up your beach bag with Kristen and Layne's summer reading recommendations, featuring shotgun-toting housewives, stabby backpackers, sexy ballerinas, and so much more. All books for sale at the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop (or an indie bookstore near you!): https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-58-summer-reads-2021

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Kristen and Layne are joined by fellow Midwestern lady Rachel Mans McKenny (author of THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT) for a deep dive into the phenomenon of "Midwest nice" from potlucks to passive-aggression.

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Kristen and Layne discuss Pauline Harmange's controversial book I HATE MEN and the life-changing magic of unapologetic misandry.

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Kristen and Layne discuss the documentary FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS, which made them so mad they're on the verge of shaving their heads and smashing some shit up too (#FreeBritney #FuckJamieSpears). Plus: behind-the-scenes secrets of the podcast's very special April Fool’s Day interview with the illustrious Jonathan Mallory Davis!

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In this very special bonus episode, Kristen, Layne, and Wendy bring you an exclusive interview with Jonathan Mallory Davis, author of the highly-anticipated debut novel TWIST OF VELVET SMOKE. Check out Jonathan's reading recommendations in the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/bonus-episode-jonathan-mallory-davis/

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Wendy’s YA debut SHE’S TOO PRETTY TO BURN drops on March 30th, and we're celebrating with a chat about teenage angst, art crimes, pet wolves, and the mortifying ordeal of being perceived. Get your copy of SHE'S TOO PRETTY TO BURN via the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-54-she-s-too-pretty-to-burn/) or an indie bookstore near you!

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Kristen, Layne, and Wendy celebrate the inauguration of ultimate HBIC Kamala Harris with a chat about their favorite boss bitches, the patriarchal bullshit faced by women in positions of power, and why being left in charge of so damn much during the pandemic might be making women even bitchier. Check out the books discussed in this episode at the official Unlikeable Female Characters Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-53-the-head-bitch-in-charge/.

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Kristen, Layne, and Wendy discuss Emerald Fennell’s devastating feminist revenge film PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. (NOTE: this conversation does include some spoilers, but listeners will be warned first!)

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