WOMEN OF DOLOR

Trisha and Ambar gossip about Strong Female Characters and how being Strong isn't actually fair or attainable. They gab about female-led sequels, toxic femininity, and famous Strong Female Characters in media. They'd also like to preface that this episode is quite literally a shit-show: stick around for Trisha's antics and Ambar's monologue following the disclaimer. (CW: sexual assault & trauma, fairly graphic mention of menstruation)

Trisha and Ambar expose themselves as performative servants of the Male Gaze and call out the Cool Girls, Mean Girls, and Manic Pixie Dream Girls of media. They also share their personal experiences in those tropes and ultimately conclude that self-awareness is embarrassing. (CW: eating disorders, body image, sexual trauma)

Trisha and Ambar talk about: Gina Rodriguez, Afro-Latinidad, the repulsive history of Trujillo-era Dominican Republic, AND what it means to be caught up in Oppression Olympics.

Trisha and Ambar talk about the b*tch of double-consciousness, PWIs, and the lifelong lesson of staying in your own lane.

Trisha and Ambar dissect: Netflix's teen drama-comedy, "Never Have I Ever", Mindy Kaling selling out, and the commodification of representation in TV & film. (CW: mentions of racial violence & trauma)

Trisha and Ambar discuss the COVID-19 meme, "WE ARE THE VIRUS," in relation to: race, privilege, performativity, and this pandemic...all in the name of social media activism. (CW: mentions of racial violence & trauma)

Trisha and Ambar discuss their infamous meet-cute and how all first impressions are basically like dating apps.