Best Feminist Furies Podcasts (2025)

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The Debt Part 1 1:59:06

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FLAAASHBAAACK!!!! Gabby continues her path of terrible choices, Evil Xena cracks some good ones, and we meet a female protagonist who saves us all -- body and soul! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research the Saka people of the Eurasian Steppe, Martial Art Film Choreography, the Ming Dynasty AND The Ming Era Great Wall! Check out our Patreon for Resear…

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Sidequest Episode: Zenobia, Warrior Queen of Palmyra 25:42

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We continue our research into historical figures who fought against, and within, the Roman Empire! In this sidequest episode, Justine gives a solo report on the myths, histories, and legacy of Septimia Zenobia! Queen of Palmyra and Warrior Empress of Rome! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and re…

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Gabrielle's Hope 2:27:50

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Xena's the rightful King of England and Gabby wears a stylish sack! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Banshees, Excalibur and King Arthur! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content, follow us! For exclusiv…

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The Deliverer 2:13:52

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Xena meets some old friends and Gabby meets some new ones! Boudica (FKA Boadicea)! Caesar! Cults! An Ultimate Turning Point! MEANWHILE Justine and Hayley research Khrafstar, Dahak, and we find a little Goddess of Discord refresher! WE'RE REALLY IN IT NOW!!! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and r…

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Sidequest Episode: Boudica, Warrior Queen of the Iceni 1:22:06

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In this sidequest episode Justine gives a solo report on the myth, histories, and legacy of the Celtic Queen Herself, Boudica! In the Xenaverse we first meet her as Xena's frenemy Boadicea via Season 3's episode The Deliverer. We were so taken with her that we put together a full Boudica research episode, based mostly on Vanessa Collingridge's book…

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The Dirty Half-Dozen 2:14:22

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Ares is back with a new reckless protege, but all his old tricks! And Xena knows a guy who sleeps with both eyes open! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research blacksmithing and gladiators! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com Fo…

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Been There, Done That 1:43:05

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Living the dream! Repeat the day with Xena until everybody dies! Or lives! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Honor Culture and Midwifery in Ancient Greece! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content, follow…

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The Furies 1:55:22

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Season 3 and new Xena lore has been UNLOCKED!!! Is she a god? Where’s her dad? What other secrets has Cyrene been keeping?!?! And Gabby saves the day with a story! MEANWHILE Justine and Hayley research Euripides' play Orestes and the portrayal of madness in Ancient Greek comedy AND tragedy! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what w…

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Comedy of Eros 1:30:11

11M ago1:30:11

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IT'S OUR SEASON 2 FINALE and love is in the air! Xena hearts another sensitive bad boy and Gabby learns the Joxer Theme! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research the Cupid & Psyche myth and discuss Monster Grooms! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.Ina…

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The Lost Mariner 1:42:18

11M ago1:42:18

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Gabby eats squid on a cursed ship, and we all swoon for the cursed & crushworthy captain of our dreams -- CECROPS! Xena teaches about problem solving, endurance and the many forms of love! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Cecrops and sea burial practices of the ancient Greeks and early modern Europeans! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a…

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The Price 1:38:24

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Where was XENA when the Westfold Fell? MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Genghis Khan and the Golden Horde, Swarms, Folk Horror, Feminist Utopias & Dystopias! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content, fol…

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Ulysses 1:45:06

1y ago1:45:06

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Another guy asks Xena to wear his dead wife’s dress and Gabby’s misery is our misery! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Sirens, Athena, and the man with a plan himself, Ulysses! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For mor…

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Blind Faith 1:34:21

1y ago1:34:21

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Gabby has a weekend at Bernie’s and WHERE in Ancient Greece is the eyewash station?? MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research the Enchiridion + what it might have been like in Xena's day to live with without eyesight! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www…

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The Execution 1:11:42

1+ y ago1:11:42

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Xena meets Gabby's other hero crush! Bloodthirsty villagers in the bleachers! Will we ever meet the "one-eyed guy"?! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Meleager in mythology and the history of hourglasses! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTi…

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For Him the Bell Tolls 1:14:45

1+ y ago1:14:45

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Love Gods are in the air and Joxer causes a civil war! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley discuss love spells in the ancient world & touch on Simone de Beauvoir’s social theories! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena c…

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A Day in the Life 1:07:21

1+ y ago1:07:21

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FINALLY, we get a full day with Xena & Gabby. Xena goes fishing! Gabby talks with villagers! We all play 20 questions! MEANWHILE, Justine & Hayley research the history of kites and Zagreus!! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.…

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A Necessary Evil 1:23:57

2y ago1:23:57

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Xena & Gabby battle Amazons with immortal powers! Rats for lunch!! Femme vengeance!!! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research village & rodent life in the ancient world! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content…

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The Quest 1:44:16

2+ y ago1:44:16

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Amazon politics! Bruce Campbell! We cannot believe Xena is still dead!!!! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Amazon wannabe queen Velasca & ancient cases of spirit possession! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more X…

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Destiny 1:35:41

2+ y ago1:35:41

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Heartbreak! Crucifixion! Julius Caesar! And the woman who started it all! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Caesar and a lil bit about ancient Gaul! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena content, follow us! Fo…

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NOTstalgia Scheduling Update 1:20

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Ep. 80 - Blazing Saddles (1974) & Paws of Fury (2022) 1:28:23

2+ y ago1:28:23

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This week we head to the old West with Blazing Saddles (1974) and its head-scratching animated remake Paws of Fury (2022) and discuss white buffoonery, punching down at gay people, underestimating the intelligence of children, and history-making farts. Timestamps 0:06:36 - Blazing Saddles (1974) 0:46:01 - Paws of Fury (2022) 1:12:15 - Outro Follow …

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Ep. 79 - Cloverfield (2008) & The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) 1:22:22

2+ y ago1:22:22

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This week we discover the shaky footage of Cloverfield (2008) and its sequel The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) and discuss actually talking about your feelings, harassment disguised as humor, forcing recognizable properties into unrelated stories, and arms with brains. Timestamps 0:06:25 - Cloverfield (2008) 0:45:30 - The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) 1:…

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Ep. 78 - Hocus Pocus (1993) & Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) 1:20:16

2+ y ago1:20:16

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This week we light the black flame candle with Hocus Pocus (1993) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) and discuss growth through vulnerability, misogyny in witch lore, letting villains be villains, and Roombas as modes of transportation. Timestamps 0:05:50 - Hocus Pocus (1993) 0:41:54 - Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) 1:08:11 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twitter…

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Ep. 77 - Ringu (1998) & The Ring (2002) 1:22:58

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This week we watch the cursed tapes of Ringu (1998) and its American remake The Ring (2002) and discuss the importance of sharing stories, trying to survive in the patriarchy, gross takes about infertility, and horses getting eaten by boats. Timestamps 0:08:20 - Ringu (1998) 0:36:30 - The Ring (2002) 1:11:21 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twi…

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Here She Comes...Miss Amphipolis 1:35:01

2+ y ago1:35:01

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We're back from our mini break! and WHAT AN EPISODE TO COME BACK TO!!! Gabby WOWS as the Contessa & Xena catches a snake! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research drag performance in ancient Greek theater & the history of Miss America pageants. Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your pref…

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Ep. 76 - Pinocchio: 1940 & 2022 1:20:58

2+ y ago1:20:58

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This week we wish upon a star with two Disney versions of Pinocchio (1940 & 2022) and discuss Christian moralist scare tactics, keeping minority characters out of sight, performative apologies, and the origins of Red Lobster. Timestamps 0:05:42 - Pinocchio (1940) 0:38:42 - Pinocchio (2022) 1:09:10 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twitter Websit…

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Ep. 75 - Doctor Dolittle (1998) & Dolittle (2020) 1:16:32

2+ y ago1:16:32

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This week we speak with the animals of Doctor Dolittle (1998) and Dolittle (2020) and discuss harmful effects of children's programming, cycles of generational trauma, allowing yourself to be loved, and gay penguins. Timestamps 0:06:34 - Doctor Dolittle (1998) 0:32:57 - Dolittle (2020) 1:05:37 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twitter Website Ad…

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Ep. 74 - Predator (1987) & Prey (2022) 1:33:14

3y ago1:33:14

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This week we get to the choppa with Predator (1987) and its new prequel Prey (2022) and discuss allegories for queerness, the predatory nature of the American military, indigenous storytelling, and big muscle handshake memes. Timestamps 0:06:07 - Predator (1987) 0:41:22 - Prey (2022) 1:23:44 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twitter Website Adve…

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Ep. 73 - Pet Sematary: 1989 & 2019 1:17:13

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This week we grab our shovels to dig up two versions of Pet Sematary (1989 & 2019) and discuss grief without community, unintentional anti-colonialism commentary, gross tropes about disabilities in horror, and how everyone needs therapy. Timestamps 0:06:48 - Pet Sematary (1989) 0:32:49 - Pet Sematary (2019) 1:05:52 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instag…

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Ep. 72 - The Shop Around the Corner (1940) & You've Got Mail (1998) 1:37:29

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This week we are joined by Tim Ward to check our inboxes with The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and its remake You've Got Mail (1998) and discuss apologies from capitalists, abusing the power of anonymity, healthy mutual breakups, and an impromptu Jane Austen book club. Timestamps 0:05:42 - The Shop Around the Corner (1940) 0:43:26 - You've Got Mai…

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Ep. 71 - Total Recall: 1990 & 2012 1:18:25

3y ago1:18:25

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This week we tap into our memories with two versions of Total Recall (1990 & 2012) and discuss bad depictions of futuristic technology, misogynistic views of wifely duties, desexualizing prominent characters, and Mars erasure. Timestamps 0:05:52 - Total Recall (1990) 0:40:27 - Total Recall (2012) 1:07:33 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twitter…

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Ep. 70 - Firestarter: 1984 & 2022 1:27:30

3y ago1:27:30

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This week we light a match with the original Firestarter (1984) and its recent remake (2022) and discuss children developing their morality, the power of young women, performative inclusivity, and putting cops in the toilet. Timestamps 0:04:12 - Firestarter (1984) 0:41:58 - Firestarter (2022) 1:17:15 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twitter Web…

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Ep. 69 - The Phantom of the Opera: 1925 & 2004 1:37:10

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This week we are joined by Ashley Potter-Taylor in the French théâtre for two versions of The Phantom of the Opera (1925 & 2004) and discuss early 1900s incel culture, grooming grossly recontextualized as romance, the trope of deformity causing villainy, and sugar daddy dreams. Timestamps 0:07:47 - The Phantom of the Opera (1925) 0:40:29 - The Phan…

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The Xena Scrolls 1:26:50

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TIME TRAVEL! Women in STEM!! Indiana Jones?!! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Macedonia in the 1940s, Nazis & archaeology, and ladies' roles in early archaeology! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods.com For more Xena conten…

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Ep. 68 - Resident Evil (2002) & Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) 1:09:51

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This week we take on the zombie hordes of Resident Evil (2002) and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) and discuss the horror of major conglomerates, the power of nudity, staying too true to source material, and slippery bathrooms. Timestamps 0:07:22 - Resident Evil (2002) 0:41:17 - Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) 1:00:45 - …

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Ep. 67 - Batman Returns (1992) & The Batman (2022) 1:29:08

3y ago1:29:08

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This week we turn on the bat signal to summon Batman Returns (1992) and The Batman (2022) and discuss rejecting mainstream expectations of femininity, grown men acting like children, well-written villains, and using cats as an excuse to say "pussy." Timestamps 0:06:35 - Batman Returns (1992) 0:39:55 - The Batman (2022) 1:18:21 - Outro Follow us! Yo…

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Ep. 66 - Scream: 1996 & 2022 1:30:26

3y ago1:30:26

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This week we are joined by Shelby Murray to take a stab at the original Scream (1996) and its same-titled sequel (2022) and discuss being defined by trauma, violent toxic fandom, not relying on cops, and nepotism babies. Timestamps 0:07:59 - Scream (1996) 0:41:11 - Scream (2022) 1:16:44 - Outro Follow us! YouTube Instagram Twitter Website Advertisi…

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A Solstice Carol 1:23:55

3y ago1:23:55

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Xena saves a Scrooge and Gabby saves US from a trip to the glue factory! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Solstice & Equinox celebrations from around the world, ancient Greek orphan life, and a brief history of Dickens' A Christmas Carol! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your pr…

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Ep. 65 - Cheaper by the Dozen: 2003 & 2022 1:23:27

3y ago1:23:27

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This week we deal with too many kids in two versions of Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 & 2022) and discuss gender stereotypes in parental roles, casual uses of homophobic language, heavy-handed performative wokeness, and Steve Martin-inspired daddy issues. Timestamps 0:04:18 - Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) 0:40:38 - Cheaper by the Dozen (2022) 1:09:47 - …

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Ep. 64 - West Side Story: 1961 & 2021 1:38:42

3y ago1:38:42

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This week we are joined by Chris Gonzalez to snap our fingers along with West Side Story (1961 & 2021) and discuss the prison of performing masculinity, proximity to power not equaling power, white storytellers appropriating the experiences of others, and post-nut clarity. Timestamps 0:07:11 - West Side Story (1961) 0:50:45 - West Side Story (2021)…

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Ten Little Warlords 1:32:56

3y ago1:32:56

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XenaisstillCallistoisstillXena! Can Ares help them swap their bodies back!? Will Gabby ever get her fishcakes?! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research ancient greek ships & murder mystery games! Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subscribe, and review on your preferred podcast platform! www.InaTimeofAncientGods…

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Ep. 63 - Planet of the Apes (1968) & Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) 1:37:47

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This week we are joined by Larry Fried to monkey around with Planet of the Apes (1968) and Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and discuss the self-pity of men with power, killing off marginalized characters, greed as the primary cause of the apocalypse, and movies ruined by James Franco. Timestamps 0:11:27 - Planet of the Apes (1968) 0:48:28 - R…

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Ep. 62 - The Boys in the Band: 1970 & 2020 1:46:52

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This week we are joined by K Anderson as we throw a party with two versions of The Boys in the Band (1970 & 2020) and discuss expectations of a model minority, struggling with expressions of queer identity, watered down happy endings, and the beauty of flaccidity. Timestamps 0:05:37 - The Boys in the Band (1970) 0:53:38 - The Boys in the Band (2020…

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Ep. 61 - Force Majeure (2014) & Downhill (2020) 1:24:00

3+ y ago1:24:00

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This week we hit the ski slopes with Force Majeure (2014) and Downhill (2020) and discuss toxic partnerships, abusers claiming to be victims, reframing stories to be more male-centric, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus' magnificent face acting. Timestamps 0:05:42 - Force Majeure (2014) 0:43:25 - Downhill (2020) 1:13:07 - Outro Follow us! Patreon YouTube Inst…

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Intimate Stranger 1:21:38

3+ y ago1:21:38

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NOT A WORD SINCE PERD! Let's swap bodies and takedown Ares' latest plot to conquer the world! MEANWHILE Hayley's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! H&J research the perennial questions: Can we really switch bodies?! and what IS Ares' type.... romantically??? Check out our Patreon for Research References! Like what we're doing? Rate, subsc…

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Ep. 60 - Ghostbusters II (1989) & Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) 1:25:40

3+ y ago1:25:40

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This week we take our second trip into the Ghostbusters universe with Ghostbusters II (1989) and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) to discuss effeminate men being treated as villains, holding bad absentee fathers accountable, lazy portrayals of characters on the spectrum, and a lot of talk about a very specific male bodily fluid. Timestamps 0:06:02 - …

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Ep. 59 - Little Women: 1994 & 2019 1:33:47

3+ y ago1:33:47

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This week we meet the March sisters from two adaptations of Little Women (1994 & 2019) and discuss strong matriarchal figures, different ways of performing femininity, highly emotional death scenes, and 19th century fuckboy behavior. Timestamps 0:05:31 - Little Women (1994) 0:43:56 - Little Women (2019) 1:21:41 - Outro Follow us! Patreon YouTube In…

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Ep. 58 - The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021) 1:24:55

3+ y ago1:24:55

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This week we jack into the system with The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021) to discuss allegories for identities, white reliance on Asian mysticism in storytelling, the artistic value of tanking your own ideas, and Lana Wachowski's dreadlocks. Timestamps 0:04:10 - The Matrix (1999) 0:36:54 - The Matrix Resurrections (2021) 1:11:09 …

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Ep. 57 - Hellboy: 2004 & 2019 1:21:51

3+ y ago1:21:51

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This week we get hellacious with the original Hellboy (2004) and its reboot (2019) and discuss passing off obsession as romance, demonizing feminine sexuality, exalting bad father figures, and major VeggieTales connections. Timestamps 0:03:39 - Hellboy (2004) 0:39:22 - Hellboy (2019) 1:10:50 - Outro Follow us! Patreon YouTube Instagram Advertising …

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Ep. 56 - Home Alone (1990) & Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) 1:24:04

3+ y ago1:24:04

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This week we stay home for the holidays with Home Alone (1990) and Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) and discuss being allowed to dislike your family, letting children be autonomous, rewarding privilege over effort, and Joe Pesci the sex symbol. Timestamps 0:06:33 - Home Alone (1990) 0:39:22 - Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) 1:08:02 - Outro Follow us! Patr…