Feminism Ruins Everything

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power has the Power To Win with guest Miranda Richardson

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:30:00 GMT

For the Honour of Greyskull! Today Ellis is joined by comic-writer Miranda Richardson to discuss the incredible She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Turns out it's really challenging to critique something that does feminism so damn well!

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The Half Of It Only Kinda Plagarised Wim Wenders with Guest Juanita Navas-Nguyen

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:30:00 GMT

This week we highlight a hidden Netflix Original gem in The Half of It! Join Ellis and special guest Juanita Navas-Nguyen as they take a look at this gorgeously wholesome story about self-discovery and all the different ways love can be expressed.

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FRIENDS Revisited with Guest Nikki Long

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:30:00 GMT

Happy No Year! We're kicking off the year by revisiting a topic that we just scratched the surface of last time - FRIENDS! Join Ellis and special guest Friends expert Nikki Long as they go over some of the good (and bad) parts of Friends that we didn't get to last time. We promise it's not all ripping into Ross..

Friendly Feminism at FRINGE WORLD, Perth.

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A Conversation With Jennifer Trijo

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:30:00 GMT

Happy Little Accidents are the best! Mim and Ellis sit down with actor, writer, and producer Jennifer Trijo for what they thought was a quick interview about Disney Princess parody 'Disenchanted' but actually turned into an hour long talk about the importance of art in society, philosophy, and Ellis' embarrassing Glee diary. We enjoyed the talk so much that we thought we'd publish the whole thing! What a way to kick off 202!

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2020: A Year In Review

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:30:00 GMT

So... 2020 has been a bit of a year, hasn't it?

We decided to take a look back at the first year of our podcast, answer some questions about what we liked and what we didn't, as well as a fun questionaire at the end to round things out. We are so grateful for all the support that we have recieved this year from all of you wonderful listeners and can't wait to keep creating in 2021 which, statstisically, HAS to be a better year for everyone.

Love you all <3

#FeminismRuinsEverything

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The Prom is the Only Gay In Indiana with guests Kirsty Burch and Em P. Webber

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:30:57 GMT

One's thing's universal, life's no dress rehearsal! So today, unrehearsed and spontaneous, we are chatting with Feminism Ruins Everything's Favourite Lesbians Kirsty Burch and Em P. Webber to discuss movie-musical THE PROM. We dive deep into its queer representation, celebrate strong ally characters, and ask the big question: should a straight British man be playing a gay American?

#JusticeForGrandma

#BulletDeBose

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The Nightmare Before Christmas Has Grown So Tired Of The Same Old Thing

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:30:00 GMT

Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to hear something strange? Will this movie fail or pass? It's Feminism Ruins Everything's take on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (okay, perhaps the scansion in that last line doesn't really work and it's a very forced line, but what can you do?)

Join us as we see how spooky the sexist gender roles is, how terrifying the lack of varied female characters is, and ask the all important question: is this really a story about cultural appropriation?

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Newsies is Carrying the Banner

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 04:46:49 GMT

Look at me! We're the Kings of New York as we discuss the Tony-Award winning musical of Newsies! (Specifically the film of the broadway show, based on the film, based on real world events). Join us as we ponder the lack of female Newsies, marvel at how Lefty this whole show is, and ask the all important question: Is Katherine a feminist icon, or is she reduced to a simple love interest by the end? You won't read these hot takes in your papes!

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Bring It On; it's sexy, it's cute, it's popular to boot

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:30:00 GMT

I said BRRRR, it's cold in here, there must be some PODCASTS in the atmosphere.

This week we're tackling the seminal 2000 cheerleading film BRING IT ON. We dissect the cloud of toxic masculinity that follows male cheerleaders, lament a whole bunch of girls NOT supporting girls, shudder at the homophobic slurs being thrown left right and centre, and Mim's brain implodes at the prospect of sexualising teenage girls.

#ItsAFeministPodcast #TheseAreSpiritFingerrs

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Lipp Selects: My Girlfriend Dolly

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:15:19 GMT

New to Lipp Media, hosts Heidi & Jessa relive the most cringey moments of their adolescence as they guide listeners through Dolly and Girlfriend Magazines from the late 90s and early 00s. In this episode of My Girlfriend Dolly, Jessa & Heidi read to you from Dolly magazine from July 2002. They discuss joining Lipp Media (OMG!!), 00's it girl Kate Bosworth & Miki cosmetics, read articles I'm Not Afraid To Be A Freak & take the quiz Are You A Grot?

Listen to My Girlfriend Dolly wherever you listen to us!

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Holidate: We Watched it, Now You Don't Have To

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:30:00 GMT

Think 'When Harry Met Sally' had bad ideas about men and women being friends? Meet Holidate! 2020's answer to the question: what would 'Gender Roles: The Movie' look like?

#ItsAFeministPodcast #WhatIsKristinChenowethDoingHere

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Shrek Is Like Onions

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:30:00 GMT

SomeBODY ONCE TOLD ME that today we'd been tackling 2001 animated sensation, SHREK. We discuss how the film deals with societal beauty standards, pushes back against a number of fairytale tropes, and ask the big question; can a film with only one prominent female character still be a feminist work?

Trigger Warning: We discuss Sexual assault. If you don't wish to listen to this conversation, please skip [ 43:30 - 45:01 ]

#ItsAFeministPodcast

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S. will be there for you: LIVE

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:30:00 GMT

How you doin? Along with our live audience at the wonderful Star Theatres, Adelaide, we are discussing 90s sitcom and pop culture sensation FRIENDS. We tackle the toxic Ross-Rachel dynamic, queer representation, fatphobia, and everything that has not. aged. well. and ask the all important question: were they on a break??

#ItsAFeministPodcast #RossIsTheWORST

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Frozen LIVE

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:30:00 GMT

Coming to you LIVE from the wonderful Star Theatre in Adelaide - Feminism Ruins Everything takes to the stage for the very first time to talk about Disney's most successful animated feature to date - FROZEN! Join us as we sing a few songs, have a few laughs with our Bingo playing audience, and somehow find time to discuss the feminist merits of this modern-day Disney classic, including how it deconstructs the idea of 'love at first sight', has two incredible female leads, and asks the all-important question: is Elsa's story a queer coming out narrative?

To hear us sing Love Is An Open Door, skip to [15:32]

To hear us sing Let It Go, skip to [52:02]

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High School Musical is Soaring, Flying

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:53:24 GMT

There's not a star in heaven that High School Musical can't reach and, if we're trying, we're giving it a once-over with the old feminist discourse! Join us as we break down the toxic masculinity present in such a sports-oriented high school, Mim sees herself reflected in Ms. Darbus, and we ask the all important question: is Chad the absolute worst?

#WholezomeZeke

#SomeGuysDontLikeSports

#HighSchoolMusical

#ItsAFeministPodcast

Get in touch!

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Feminism Ruins Everything LIVE

Grab tickets to our live shows on October 24th (Frozen) and 30th (Friends) HERE.

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Moulin Rouge! Will Love You Until Your Dying Day

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 04:52:56 GMT

TRUTH. BEAUTY. FREEDOM. SEXY LAMPS.

This week we are chatting about 2001 Baz Luhrmann jukebox melodrama extravanganza MOULIN ROUGE. Listen in as we chat about the SOLE female character of note, dissect the problematic attitudes of the men in her life, and lament the unfortunate outcome of taking inspiration from Bollywood too literally. We also dive deep into the construct of virginity and Mim airs some unpopular opinions about the beloved movie-musical and jukebox musicals in general. #sorrynotsorry

#SexyLlamp #SexualDebut #WhatIsKylieMinogueDoingHere

LIVE SHOWS

Adelaideans, catch us recording LIVE at Star Theatres, 24th & 30th October 2020, discussing FROZEN and FRIENDS.

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When Harry Met Sally... Will Have What She's Having

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:30:00 GMT

We'll have what she's having! This week we are chatting about iconic 1989 film 'When Harry Met Sally'. We dive deep into a feminist discussion about the notion of men and women not being able to be platonic friends, dissect that iconic diner scene, fangirl over feminist icon Carrie Fischer, and ask the all-important question: are Meg Ryan and Alicia Silverstone doppelgangers?

LIVE SHOWS!

Come along and be in the audience as we record our episodes on FROZEN and FRIENDS, the 90s sitcom. Join us at Star Theatres, Adelaide, SA on the 24th October 2020 (Frozen) and 30th October 2020 (Friends) to be a part of our live audience and let us know your thoughts in real time! Grab tickets HERE for Frozen and HERE for Friends. Hope to see you there!

Get in touch!

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Chicago Had It Coming

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:30:00 GMT

It only had itself to blame. Today we're talking about the multi-award winning musical and film - Chicago - a show about sex, murder, jazz, and corruption that is just so much fun! Join us as we discuss woman manipulating the patriarchy for their own advantage, revel in so many multi-faceted female characters, and ask the important question: could a show that doesn't raise any inherently feminist ideals be one of the most feminist shows we've ever discussed?

#ExploitThePatriarchy
#HeHadItComing
#WeLoveBilly
#Chicago

Feminism Ruins Everything LIVE
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Taboo Tuesday: The Non-Binary Experience

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:30:00 GMT

Happy Taboo Tuesday, folks! This month we chat to our brilliant non-binary pal, Ollie, about navigating their gender identity, the significance of non-binary representation in the media, and their relationship with periods and contraception, and are then treated to the a beautiful stream-of-consciousness from our friend Zak about their ever-changing relationship with gender.

Get in touch if you'd like to suggest a topic we could explore for a future Taboo Tuesday via instagram or facebook.

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The Princess Diaries thanks you for being here today

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Grab your pears and your two limousines, we're discussing The Princess Diaries! One of our most requested films, we dive into a pool of early 2001 nostalgia to see if its feminist merits will take the crown, or abdicate the throne. Join us as we discuss how royalty instills harmful conventions of femininity, fawn over Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway, and ask the all important question: if girls are supposed to support girls, why is Lily the WORST?

#ThankYouForBeingHere
#ThePrincessDiaries
#AllHailQueenJulie
#ItsAFeministPodcast

Feminism Ruins Everything LIVE
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Cats: All Alone In the Moonlight with guest Jemma ‘Jemmacle Cat’ Allen

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:30:00 GMT

We had to do it. We couldn't not sink our teeth and whiskers into the absolute trash-fire that is the Cats 2019 movie. Come join us, Mimbleshanks the Railway Cat, GrizabEllis and special guest Jemmacle Cat (Jemma Allen) as we scrape the bottom of the trashcan to find the smallest shred of feminist analysis! Today, we discuss the outdated fatphobia that contradicts itself, bemoan the inclusion of so many talented performers in such a terrible movie, and ask the all important question: is a Cat the same as a Dog?

Check out our live shows in October 2020:
Live recording of Frozen.
Live recording of Friends.

Friendly Feminism
Come see Mim and Jemma in their award-winning cabaret 'Friendly Feminism' on the 3rd and 4th of October 2020 in Adelaide SA, tickets HERE.

#Cats
#HalItsAboutCats
#Meow
#MacCavity
#ACatIsNotADog
#ItsAFeministPodcast

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Beauty and the Beast Wants Adventure In The Great Wide Somewhere

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Grab your magic mirrors and talking candelabras because this week we are discussing a tale as old as time, Beauty and the Beast. We chat strong feminist role models, villains depicting toxic masculinity, air some strong opinions on the live-action remake, and say the word 'tidbit' more times than should be allowed.

FRE LIVE: In October 2020 we're excited to be bringing you our first LIVE podcast recordings in Adelaide, South Australia. With a live (covid-safe) audience, we'll be recording our episodes on FROZEN (24th October 2020) and FRIENDS (30th October 2020). Tickets on-sale now. Click here for Frozen tickets. Click here for Friends tickets.

Friendly Feminism: Mim's award-winning feminist cabaret is returning for another season on the 3rd and 4th of October 2020 in Adelaide. You can grab tickets here.

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Into The Woods is Not Good, It's Not Bad, It's Just Nice

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:30:00 GMT

The way is clear, the light is good, and we're delving Into The Woods (and hopefully we'll be home before dark). Join us as we discuss the seminal Stephen Sondheim musical in all the ways it's feminist, all the ways it critiques misogyny, and all the ways it doesn't really. Incredibly complex characters with stereotypical gendered objectives, confronting questions about life after Happily-Ever-After, and a disagreement over Anna Kendrick in movie musicals: this episode has it all.

#Agony
#IntoTheWoods

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10 Things I Hate About You: We Don't Even Hate It A Little Bit, We Don't Even Hate It At All

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:30:00 GMT

I want you to want to listen to us discuss 10 Things I Hate About You! Join us as we rave about the dense feminist values embedded in the foundations, wonder if the 90's aesthetic is the greatest aesthetic of all time, and ask ourselves the question: if this film was made in 2020, would it embrace it's intersectionality?

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Taboo Tuesday: Diet Culture

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Trigger Warning: This episode mentions eating disorders, fatphobia and restrictive dieting practices. Listener discretion is advised.

For this month's Taboo Tuesday we welcome Dietician Naomi Crosby to Feminism Ruins Everything to discuss Diet Culture: what it is, why it matters, and what it could be.

Naomi's Recommended Resources:
Evelyn Tribole: co-creator of the Intuitive Eating model - ‘Eating and Body Positivity with Evelyn Tribole’ - The Liturgists Podcast
https://aliceinframes.com @aliceinframes + podcast: Nomcast:
@thegoodmoodfoodaus
@themindfuldietitian
@nude_nutritionist
National Helpline for Eating Disorders: 1800 334 673
@thebutterflyfoundation
If you want to follow Naomi Crosby, find her on Instagram: @nomcrosby
Website: www.nomcrosby.com

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Spring Awakening Sings the Song of Purple Summer with guest Mitchell Smith

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Episode Wide Trigger Warning: In this episode, we shall be talking about rape, sexual abuse, suicide, dubious consent, among other topics. Due to the nature of the content of Spring Awakening, it's difficult for us to give exact time-stamps. Please take caution when listening to this episode.

Today we're talking about Spring Awakening - the Broadway rock musical about the importance of sexual education - with special guest Mitchell Smith! Join us as we discuss safely staging sex scenes, the importance of informed consent, and celebrate the incredible Deaf West production.

#SpringAwakening

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Enchanted: How Does It Know We Critique It?

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Step out of a fairy tale and into Times Square, because this week we're discussing Enchanted! Get ready to hear us gush about Alan Menken (pretty standard), bemoan the lack of queer representation in Disney, and ask the question: did this movie completely miss the mark with the critique it was trying to make?

#GISELLE
#JusticeForIdina
#ItsAFeministPodcast

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Little Shop of Horrors Cooks like Betty Crocker and Looks like Donna Reed

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Content Warning: We discuss abusive relationships and domestic assault

To skip that content, avoid: [ 23:29 - 38:23 ]

Lift up your head, wash off your mascara, and join us as we discuss cult-musical classic, Little Shop of Horrors! A personal favourite of ours, we enjoyed analysing the distinct lack of well-defined female characters, we discussed how the show depicts abusive relationships, and ask the question: does one bit of biting satire make something a feminist work?

Little Shop Homework: Youtube George Salazar and MJ Rodriguez singing "Suddenly Seymour" - you will not regret it.

#FeedMe
#ItsAFeministPodcast

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The Baby-Sitters Club is Open for Business

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Today we're discussing the new Netflix series of The Baby-Sitters Club! Join us as we discuss normalising intersectional feminism, Mim identifying with Kristy and making Arts accessible, and we ask the important question: did you know Kevin from Brooklyn 99 was in this show?? Join us to celebrate how this fresh take on the beloved 80s book series is still nostalgic and wholesome AF.

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Toy Story Has A Snake In Its Boot

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT

This week we are travelling to infinity and beyond as we discuss our childhood classics, Toy Story 1 & 2! (Keep your eyes peeled for a future episode on episodes 3 & 4!) We chat toxic masculinity in toy-destroying kids, gags that have not stood the test of time, and ask the question; is Barbie a feminist icon?

#ReachForTheSky
#ItsAFeministPodcast

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The Greatest Showman is Never, Never Enough

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Put on your top hats and dazzle us with rope tricks, we're talking about the 2017 pop-culture phenomenon: The Greatest Showman! Hope you like Sassy Ellis, because he's in full swing today as we discuss the failings of the movie to critique the exploitation of vulnerable people, we discuss the failings of the movie to adhere to a stylistic choice, and we ask the question: ... why? Just... Why?

#SheSingsGood
#BarnumIsTheHero?
#ThanksIHateIt

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Taboo Tuesday: Menstruation in Media and its Sexist Stigma

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Q: What do Taboo Tuesday and Periods have in common? A: They come once a month. *insert uproarious laughter*. Even though people who menstruate make up about 50% of the world's population, periods are still wildly underrepresented, stigmatised and demonised in media and pop culture. In this month's Taboo Tuesday we give a scathing critique to the media that contributes to period stigma and celebrate the initiatives working to end it, including chatting to Shuari Naidoo, founder of Moraka Menstrual Cups, about how her New Zealand-based small business is tackling period stigma. Listen in, it'll be bloody good fun!

Disclaimer: Please be aware that we're not doctors and cannot speak with any medical authority on this topic. If you have concerns about your experience with periods, please seek medical advice where possible.

Language Warning: If you wish to avoid strong language, skip [10:10 - 10:40].

Show your support for Moraka Menstrual Cups by following them on:
Their Website: https://morakamenstrualcups.swiftly.nz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morakamenstrualcups/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morakamenstrualcups/

This episode contains audio from the following:
Superbad (2008);
Modern Family - S03E17 "Leap Day" (2012);
No Strings Attached (2011);
and a quotation from "The Woman's Brain Book" by Dr. Sarah McKay.

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Six is Taking Back the Microphone with Vidya Makan

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT

We're welcoming you to the Histo-Remix this week as we dive into the wild world of SIX. We're joined by Australia's Catherine Parr herself, Vidya Makan, to discuss finding your inner queen, genuinely inclusive casting, and the sisterhood of the Queendom. Listen in as we learn about how these Queens' stories are being reclaimed, and celebrate a musical that is truly feminist at its core.

#FeministAsSix
#YouGetARainbow
#ItsAFeministPodcast

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Hamilton is in The Room Where It Happened with Laura Tipoki

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT

To celebrate the movie of the original Broadway cast being released, this week we dive into none other than HAMILTON. We are joined by Laura Tipoki, Musical Director of Hamilton Australia; she shares her insight into the show and the casting process, and we try not to lose our chill about how she's met Lin-Manuel Miranda. Join us as we discuss how this show transcends the boundaries of genre, we theorise about the queer fan fic it inspires, and we ask the question: can such a male-dominated story hold up as a feminist work?

#ItsAFeministPodcast #WereInTheRoomWhereItHappens #IThinkYourPantsLookHot

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Pretty Woman Rescues Us Right Back

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Content Warning: we discuss Sex Work and Sexual Assault.

If you wish to skip the discussion about sexual assault, skip [16:53 - 17:33]

We go back to the nineties to discuss Julia Robert's breakout film: Pretty Woman! Join us as we celebrate the role of Vivian as a strong female lead, spend way too much time discussion Richard Gere's nipples, and ask the question: does the rosy depiction of sex work have real world implications?

#LegaliseSexWork
#SlipperyLittleSuckers
#FreeTheNip

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Heathers Is BIG FUN! With Kirsty Burch

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:30:00 GMT

TW: Abusive Relationships, Sexual Assault, Suicide.

To avoid the discussion about abusive relationships, skip: [15:00 - 17:79].

To avoid the discussion about Sexual Assault, skip: [21:22 - 27:41].

To avoid the discussion about suicide, skip: [41:04 - 49:28].

We feel like Bono at Live Aid on the show today, as we talk about the cult classic, Heathers! Join us and our delightful guest, Kirsty Burch, as we revel in sex positivity, lament the poor representation of plus-sized women in musical theatre, and ask the question: should Ellis be worried about how attracted he was to Christian Slater playing a psychopath?

#TheHomoshexshuals #ChristianSlaterCallMe #Dumptruck #ItsAFeministPodcast

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like The Sound of Music? With Amy Lehpamer

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:30:00 GMT

In today's episode, we welcome Helpmann Award winner Amy Lehpamer (all-round good human and 'Maria' in the 2015/2016 Australian tour of Sound of Music) to discuss one of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved musicals. We dive into why Maria is a feminist icon, learn a little about nuns, and ask the question 'is the audience always right?'

#DownWithNazis #ControversialLyricChanges #MariaWhatIsItYouCantFace

We encourage our listeners to diversify the media you are consuming, as we are also aiming to do. Check out these podcast by BIPOC podcasters:

Curtain the Podcast with Amy Mcquire and Martin Hodgson: https://curtainthepodcast.wordpress.com/
Speaking Out with Larissa Behrendt: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/speakingout/
Wild Black Women with Dr Chelsea Bond and Angelina Hurley: https://989fm.com.au/category/listen/programs/wild-black-women/
Pretty for an Aboriginal with Nakkiah Lui and Miranda Tapsell: https://www.buzzfeed.com/prettyforanaboriginal
Always Was, Always Will Be Our Stories: https://anchor.fm/marlee-silva
Intersectionality Matters with Kimberlé Crenshaw: https://aapf.org/podcast

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Taboo Tuesday: J.K. Rowling and the Transphobic TERFs on Twitter

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:30:00 GMT

TW: Transphobia, TERFs, Violence against Trans and Queer people, trans suicide, gender dysphoria and internalised transphobia. Listener discretion is advised.

To Avoid statistics of the deaths of Trans people, skip [43:15 - 52:16].

To skip straight to the voices of our trans contributors, go to [34:04 - 41:40] and [65:42 - end].

Thank you to all of our trans contributors - Maxx, Dee, Sarah and Jasper. Your willingness to contribute was humbling. And thank you to friend-of-the-podcast Josh Belperio for joining us for the discussion.

Welcome to our first Taboo Tuesday, our new special where we will be discussing broader pop-culture topics and current affairs. In response to author J.K. Rowling's latest slew of transphobic tweets, we give a feminist critique to her Twitter feed (#citeyasourcesjo) and hear from members of the trans community about how this has affected them and their community.

Please note: the audio file has been updated since its initial release to incorporate feedback from our trans contributors.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
To our queer Australian listeners, or anyone seeking mental health support within Australia at this time, you can contact:
▪ Q Life support for Queer Youth: 1800 184 527
▪ Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
▪ Lifeline crisis support: 13 11 14
We encourage our international listeners to access equivalent support services in your home country where possible.

ACON External Language Guide: https://www.acon.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/External_Language-Guide-17396_print_V12A.pdf.

We continue to support the Black Lives Matter movement and are particularly thinking of Trans People of Colour at this time.

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Black Lives Matter

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Black Lives Matter
https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Bridging the Gap Foundation for Indigenous Health and Education. https://btgfoundation.com.au/donate.php

‘Free Her’, working to free Indigenous women in Western Australian who are incarcerated for unpaid fines: https://au.gofundme.com/f/bfvnvt-freethepeople

Justice for Kumanjayi Walker, a 19-year-old Warlpiri man killed by police in November 2019: https://au.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-yuendumu-inquiry-on-police-shooting

Justice for David Dungay Junior, who was killed in custody in 2015: https://au.gofundme.com/f/d9qkb6-justice-for-david

Justice for Joyce Clarke, a Yamatji woman who was shot and killed by police in September 2019: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-joyce-clarke

We encourage you to listen to the following Podcasts:

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Wicked Has Changed Us... For Good

Thu, 28 May 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Grab your broomsticks and toss toss your hair, we're taking a trip to the Wonderful World of OZ! In today's episode, Mim gives a "brief" recap of the plot of Wicked, we marvel at so many well defined female characters, and we sing along with the score at literally every opportunity we can.

#mimisaidbriefrecap #thegahissilent #elphieandglinda4eva

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Rent is Out Tonight! With Josh Belperio

Thu, 21 May 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sensitive subject matter, including HIV/AIDS, queer oppression, and internalised homophobia. Listener discretion is advised.

Whether you take RENT or leave it, its significance for queer representation in theatre is undeniable. In this episode, we welcome our first guest, Josh Belperio, to lend a queer voice to the discussion, explore the intersection between queer rights and feminism, and wonder, if it weren't for Jonathan Larson's untimely death, whether the final product might've been different.

#RENTthepatriarchy #itsafeministpodcast

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Love Actually is a Saucy Minx

Thu, 14 May 2020 14:30:00 GMT

Take a lesson from Uncle Billy, kids, and listen as we discuss all nine stories in Love Actually. Join us while we struggle to remember any character's name, try to figure out if something is sweet, funny, creepy, or all of the above, and we wonder why, in a film where so many kinds of love are represented, there are some incredibly glaring omissions.

#toomanyturtlenecks #hughgrantforPM #loveactuallyisallaround

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Mean Girls Made Fetch Happen

Thu, 07 May 2020 14:30:00 GMT

In today's episode, we struggle to contain our love for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, we dive into the controversial topic of bootleg theatre recordings, and beg the question: if Karen can understand the merits of feminism, why can't everyone?

#teachersarecooler #thatsonlyokaywhenisayit #makeartsaccessible #itsafeministpodcast

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Phantom of the Opera: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told??

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:30:00 GMT

Don your masks and opera glasses and join us as we can't remember the names to the most famous musical theatre songs ever, bemoan everyone's lack of distinct characteristics and question whether or not everyone everywhere missed the point of the most recognisable stage musical of all time.

Trigger Warning: We discuss abusive relationships between 21:05 - 38:10.

#listentothewomen #stupidsexyphantom

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Grease is NOT the Word

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:30:00 GMT

We're picking low-hanging fruit in today's episode where we list the top ten things that made us feel icky, we discover a new name for Mim's car and wonder why Grease is still produced today even though everyone knows how problematic it can be. Also, Sonny is the worst.

#inowknowyourespectme #justiceforjan

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Prologue! Why Do We Feminist?

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:30:00 GMT

In our introduction to Feminism Ruins Everything, we do a little bit of getting to know you, some quickfire Lightning Round questions, dive into the reasoning behind why we wanted to start a podcast in the first place, and give you a taste of what's to come!

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Legally Blonde has the Best Friggen' Shoes

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:30:00 GMT

In our debut episode, we cannot stop gushing about how much we love Elle Woods, Ellis forgets Warner's name a bunch of times, and we ask the question that has plagued humanity for years: are we okay with the Bend and Snap?

TW: sexual assault discussion from 24:02 to 29:14.

#ellewoodsisafeministicon #warnerisadouche

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