Your Fave Is Problematic

Buckle up kiddos, this week we're covering the pop princess herself, Taylor Swift. Kristen and Elizabeth dive in to her complicated relationship with race, her brand of feminism, Twitter feuds, and problematic music videos. There's a lot to cover here, are we able to shake it off, or are just never, ever, ever getting back together? Theme music: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP e-mail: [email protected]

On this episode Kristen and Elizabeth unpack the classic 90s romcom Bridget Jones's Diary, talking feminism, female gaze, and racist mothers. Bridget Jones is such a relatable character, can we overlook the issues with female beauty standards and calling a 32 year old woman a spinster? And who is hotter, Colin Firth or Hugh Grant? Bonus conversations on sexual assault allegations against Louis CK and Joss Whedon. Also goat yoga! Plus listener mail! E-mail: [email protected] IG & Twitter: @podcastYFIP

So no one told you your fave was going to be problematic? This week Kristen and Elizabeth are breaking down the cultural sensation that was the sitcom Friends. They discuss the show's issues with women, lazy fat jokes, and several other issues that come up. Additional discussion on Ed Skrien's casting in the new Hellboy movie and whitewashing in Hollywood.

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It's the classic story of Nice Guy meets Manic Pixie Dream Girl- the 2009 romcom (500) Days of Summer. Kristen and Elizabeth spend this week breaking down the issues with this movie, mostly that Tom is an entitled jerk. Bonus talk about Tina Fey's sheetcaking and Taylor Swift sexual assault lawsuit. E-mail: [email protected] Twitter and IG: @podcastYFIP

Kristen and Elizabeth are unpacking one of our favorite white feminists, Tina Fey! As we find, there's a lot to love, but also a lot of issues, including black face in 30 Rock, sex worker shaming, and weird comments about only dating white guys in her book Bossypants. There's a lot to talk about, including bonus chatter about both the return of The L Word and Senator John McCain's healthcare vote. Plus listener mail! Twitter and IG: @podcastYFIP Email: [email protected]

Gather ye rosebuds! Kristen and Elizabeth spend this week unpacking the complete works of beloved writer Aaron Sorkin. The West Wing, The Newsroom, Sports Night, and The Social Network are a few faves that have some deep issues with their treatment of women, fragile masculinity, and racial diversity. The ladies also talk about some recent Game of Thrones developments and the announcement of HBO's new show Confederate. Plus, for the first time ever- listener mail! E-mail: [email protected] Twitter and IG: @podcastYFIP

Tossed salads and scrambled eggs all over our face! What are two girls to do? This week Kristen and Elizabeth are talking about noted radio psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane and his issues with women, race, and overall snobbery. Bonus discussion about Doctor Who's recent announcement that the Thirteenth Doctor will be played by Jodie Whittaker and the sexism that followed the reveal. E-mail: [email protected] Twitter and IG: @podcastYFIP

This week we dive in to the life and influence of Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood and alleged eugenicist. Kristen and Elizabeth talk about her legacy as a champion for women's reproductive rights and if we can reconcile that with her views towards people of color and other marginalized groups.

We'll also talk about the new Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale and how relevant it feels in our current political climate. Email: [email protected] Twitter and IG: @podcastYFIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourfaveisproblematic

Kristen and Elizabeth go all in and talk about the American Theatre, including some resent foot-in-mouths from David Mamet and the Edward Albee estate. The ladies talk casting choices based on race, how we should discuss art, and some classic works of theatre that maybe raise some eyebrows. Take a tour through Shakespeare and Sondheim while we talk about the problematic parts of our favorite art medium. Email: [email protected] Twitter and IG: @podcastYFIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourfaveisproblematic

Kristen and Elizabeth are ready to tackle the most talked about film from 2016, La La Land! Doomed millennial relationships, jazz music policing, love stories, and lots of dancing in front of the LA skyline. There's plenty to talk about in this film, including white male privilege, Emma Stone saving a boring character, and some catchy music. In current events, the ladies also discuss Barak Obama's speeches to Wall Street Bankers and how the public should view this decisions.

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