Best Feminist Hotdog Podcasts (2024)

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FH S4E14: Looking Forward, Looking Back 20:37

3+ y ago20:37

20:37

It's the last episode of Season Four! To commemorate this moment in Feminist Hotdog history, I decided to reflect a bit about the show's origin story, how four seasons of immersing myself in feminism changed me, and a few other things I've learned about myself, the patriarchy, and how to fight it. Feminist Hotdog will be going on hiatus for a few m…

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FH S4E13: Confronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley Edwards 34:31

3+ y ago34:31

34:31

The news of Derek Chauvin's conviction and the shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant by a police officer in Ohio both hit hard last week; these events have reignited my thinking about how I can take action to improve outcomes for Black and brown and poor people when they encounter police or become ensnared in the justice system. With that in mind, I decided t…

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FH S4E12: Getting Your Sh*t Together with Cynthia Wright 40:04

3+ y ago40:04

40:04

Clubhouse has revealed itself to be a place where folks (like me) who have difficulty moderating will quickly run into trouble. Luckily, before I weaned myself off, I had the opportunity to meet Cynthia Wright, a self-described "queer writer and military brat" who also hosts the fabulous recovery podcast Getting Your Sh*t Together. Cynthia's pod of…

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FH S4E11: Suicide is a Feminist Issue with Sara Scofield 1:00:12

3+ y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. When Sara and I first spoke about her appearance on Feminist Hotdog, I wasn't entirely clear on the connection between feminism and suicide prevention. However, after this conversation, I realized that suicide is a stigma-laden topic that—like addiction and abuse—often impa…

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FH S4E10: Abolitionist Socialist Feminism with Zillah Eisenstein 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

34:34

Zillah Eisenstein is an influential scholar, writer, and activist who has engaged in feminist action and inquiry for over 40 years. Her book Abolitionist Socialist Feminism profoundly affected me when I read it last year, so I was thrilled when she agreed to come on the show to discuss her career and the state of the world. Among many other topics,…

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FH S4E9: Women and the Far Right with Heidi Beirich 49:45

3+ y ago49:45

49:45

Warning: This episode contains disturbing themes and bigoted language. Listener discretion is advised. This episode may not be a very joyful one, but it is fascinating and urgent—possibly more urgent than ever. My guest is Dr. Heidi Beirich, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at the nonprofit organization Global Project Against Hat…

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FH S4E8: Speaking Light Into Abortion with Amanda Star Kingsley 40:00

3+ y ago40:00

40:00

What do you feel when you hear the word abortion? What words do you associate with it? If you’re Amanda Star Kingsley, those words might be fear or sadness but they might also be strength, purpose, and light. Amanda is a post-abortion life coach. Her mission is to help people achieve the vision for their lives that compelled them to choose abortion…

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FH S4E7: Calling Each Other In with Loretta J. Ross 54:40

4y ago54:40

54:40

It's not every day you get to interview a woman who has inspired you for decades. In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with feminist icon Loretta J. Ross, activist, writer, and scholar, and a critical voice who has helped shape many aspects of the Women's Movement and the ongoing struggle for human rights worldwide. Over the course of h…

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FH S4E6: Fifty Feminist Mantras with Amelia Hruby 41:20

4y ago41:20

41:20

What is your feminist story? What do you desire from your feminist life? My guest this week, Amelia Hruby (you may know her from the Fifty Feminist States podcast, among other great work), has written a beautiful new book that inspires readers to ponder these questions and process their answers in writing: Fifty Feminist Mantras. Learn more about A…

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FH S4E5: The Social Justice Doula with Lutze B. Segu 48:49

4y ago48:49

48:49

What conditions are necessary for you to practice the kind of feminism you want to practice? This question is at the heart of today's episode featuring Lutze B. Segu, also known as the Social Justice Doula. Lutze specializes in helping people and organizations create conditions that support deep, sustained social justice work. There's no box-checki…

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FH S4E4: Making an LGBTQ Family with Robin Hopkins and Jaimie Kelton 33:38

4y ago33:38

33:38

Meet Robin and Jaimie. They’re lesbian moms (NOT MARRIED TO EACH OTHER) who set out to find LGBTQ parenting stories and ended up starting a podcast—and, now, writing a book: If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We’ve Learned About Making an LGBTQ Family. It’s a great read based on a great show. It’s also an important one because stories about ho…

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FH S4E3: Radical Magick with Dr. Kate Tomas 46:34

4y ago46:34

46:34

Light some candles and get cozy. This week, I’m featuring a guest who has had a profound personal influence on me: Dr. Kate Tomas, creator of the Spiritual Life Upgrade program and the Money Magic Manifestation course. Kate is a psychic, a witch, and a spiritual empowerment mentor who specializes in helping women and femmes activate their power. Sh…

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FH S4E2: Caring for Your Soul and Mindset with Jocellyn Harvey 39:33

4y ago39:33

39:33

It’s a stressful week for just about everybody. As of when this episode posted, we still don’t know who the next U.S. president will be. It’s time to spend some extra time caring for ourselves, and Jocellyn Harvey is here to help. The founder of Soul and Mindset shares some of her favorite techniques for remaining grounded when life feels unbearabl…

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FH S4E1: Racism and Recovery with Jessica Hoppe 35:52

4y ago35:52

35:52

Feminist Hotdog is back! In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking to writer Jessica Hoppe about her experience as a first-generation Latina woman with Indigenous roots navigating the recovery landscape. Jessica is using her storytelling skills—and what she learned from getting and staying sober during the Trump era, the COVID-19 pandemic, a…

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FH S3E13: Confronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley Edwards 31:44

4+ y ago31:44

31:44

Bailout funds have been in the news for weeks now, but how do they fit into the bigger picture of the criminal justice and cash bail systems? Ashley Edwards of MGM Bailout joins Feminist Hotdog this week to talk about the racism inherent in the cash bail system, the predatory lending practices that surround it, how listeners can work to abolish cas…

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FH S3E12: Feminism and Policing Abolition 32:07

4+ y ago32:07

32:07

Advocates of policing abolition have been pushing to defund the police for years, but the recent explosion of public attention on the Movement for Black Lives has more people than ever talking about what an entirely new system of public safety could look like. In this episode, I summarize what I’ve learned over the last few weeks about community-ba…

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FH S3E11: Black Lives Matter 7:17

4+ y ago7:17

7:17

This week, Feminist Hotdog is participating in Podcast Blackout out of respect for the memories of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and in observance of the ongoing fight for racial justice that is happening in cities all across the US. Please listen to today's message. It is short but important. I am also adding my voice to the Women of …

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FH S3E10: Period Poverty and Menstrual Equity 38:43

4+ y ago38:43

38:43

Let’s talk about periods! Period poverty affects millions of people all over the world, but we rarely talk about it. Because there’s so much shame and stigma surrounding menstruation, people who can’t afford period products—whether in schools, prisons, or in their daily lives—are often left with nowhere to turn for help. But, thanks to activists an…

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FH S3E9: Blast from the Past 42:46

4+ y ago42:46

42:46

Finding it hard to remember the days before COVID hijacked the world? Me too. So, for this episode, I went into the archives and took a trip down memory lane, unearthing some memorable moments from some of my favorite interviews. I chose three guests who all talked about their incredible passion projects and how their work—whether as writers, perfo…

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FH S3E8: Reading for Liberation 40:02

4+ y ago40:02

40:02

Today’s episode is a celebration of the written word in honor of a major milestone—the completion of the Feminist Hotdog book manuscript! (Coming January 2021.) Since words have been dominating my psyche, I decided to devote this week’s episode to reading (and writing!) for liberation. I spoke with Stef Bernal-Martinez of 1977 Books, poet Angbeen S…

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FH S3E7: Managing Trauma While Isolating with Stephanie James and Alexandra Pajak 35:21

4+ y ago35:21

35:21

Yep, we’re still inside. Is anyone else scraping the bottom of their self-care toolkit? If virtual happy hour and Tiger King aren’t cutting it anymore, you need this episode. The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our mental health, especially for the millions of people in this country who suffer from mental illness or have a history of sexual …

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FH S3E6: Feminism in the Time of COVID-19 40:12

4+ y ago40:12

40:12

Unique times call for unique episodes. This week, I spoke to four different people about how they are experiencing the COVID-19 epidemic and their visions for how they see the virus influencing our human future. Listen in on my conversations with Erin and Maria of the podcast Feminists Without Mystique, my good friend Joanna Williams, and my 8-year…

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FH S3E5: Painful Sex and the Pelvic Floor with Lauren Crigler 33:06

4+ y ago33:06

33:06

Get ready for some REAL TALK, y’all! Pelvic floor issues can cause—and be caused by—incontinence, constipation, and painful vaginal intercourse among other concerns. The good news is you can treat pelvic floor issues with physical therapy, and Dr. Lauren Crigler is here to enlighten us about the options. She’s on a mission to help women and people …

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FH S3E4: Trans Dudes With Lady Cancer - Yee Won Chong and Brooks Nelson 34:20

4+ y ago34:20

34:20

What do you do when you and your chosen family member are diagnosed with cancer within days of each other? If you’re Brooks Nelson and Yee Won Chong, you eat a lot of pie—and then you make a movie. As two transmasculine people who were treated for cancers often (and incorrectly) associated only with cisgender women, Brooks and Yee Won are using the…

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FH S3E3: Feminism and Sobriety - Part III with Jocellyn Harvey 28:04

4+ y ago28:04

28:04

For the third and final episode in the Feminism and Sobriety series, I spoke with Jocellyn Harvey, author of Recovering the Home. Jocellyn’s sobriety story led her to a place where she felt the need to recover not only her body and her mind, but also her living space. She developed a four-part framework for women who want to clear their homes of th…

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FH S3E1: Feminism and Sobriety - Part I with Holly Whitaker 34:18

5y ago34:18

34:18

We are kicking off 2020 with a guest I have wanted to interview forever: Holly Whitaker, founder of Tempest Sobriety School and author of the fabulous new book Quit Like a Woman. If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with drinking or you're thinking about making a change for 2020, this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Today's topic is particularly p…

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FH S2E15: Road Trippin' with Amelia Hruby 44:30

5y ago44:30

44:30

It’s the last episode of Season 2! I can’t think of a better way to mark 30 episodes of Feminist Hotdog than by talking to Amelia Hruby, podcaster extraordinaire, who is traveling to EVERY STATE in the country to interview gender justice and queer liberation activists for her show, Fifty Feminist States. Learn along with Amelia as she talks about t…

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FH S2E14: Feminist High Five with Leah Abrams 54:36

5y ago54:36

54:36

Sometimes I wish I could go back and meet my 20-year-old self. I’m sure she’d be cool, but there’s no way she’d be as woke, witty, and together as this week’s guest—Leah Abrams! She’s a feminist college student with a mind for policy, history, and grassroots organizing, and she has a lot to say about the way feminism has already positively influenc…

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FH S2E13: The Limits to Our Justice with Jana Schmieding 59:36

5y ago59:36

59:36

If you’re not tuned in to Jana Schmieding and her awesome podcast Woman of Size, you’re missing out. Jana is a comedian, writer, educator, and artist with a talent for getting to the heart of why we need to expand our vision of justice. She is also a Lakota woman who navigates feminism in white and decolonized spaces and has a lot to say about both…

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FH S2E12: Thank You, Kimberlé Crenshaw with Liz Kleinrock 39:12

5y ago39:12

39:12

If the world had more teachers like Liz Kleinrock, what a wonderful place it would be! She’s an award-winning, book-writing, TED-talk-giving badass educator who is living her values every day. Whether in front of the classroom or on Instagram, where she runs a popular platform for other teachers, Liz inspires the people around her by shining a ligh…

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FH S2E11: My Second Life with Clara Holmes 53:54

5y ago53:54

53:54

Clara Holmes is a model, fashion and lifestyle blogger, and the creator of Rollin Funky, a blog and social media platform where she captures her fabulous life in words and pictures. In addition to being a lover of shoes, travel, and nightclubs (and a fierce feminist), Clara is a full-time wheelchair user who writes with depth and honesty about how …

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FH S2E10: Growth is a Way of Life with Urjita Parekh 1:01:02

5y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Meet questioner, seeker, mother, reader, counselor, and all-around fabulous human Urjita Parekh. She’s the kind of friend who always steers you in the right direction when you’re questioning life, and she brought that same affirming energy to our conversation in this episode. Absorb her wisdom as she talks about finding a spiritual path, negotiatin…

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FH S2E09: The T is Usually Silent with Hazel Edwards 53:49

5y ago53:49

53:49

I've wanted to interview Hazel Edwards ever since I started Feminist Hotdog. At the tender age of 22, she's the interim director of the Bryson Institute, the education and training department for Philadelphia's Attic Youth Center. Pushed out of a school that refused to affirm her gender, she now advocates for trans youth and educates service provid…

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FH S2E08: I Don't Know What That Is, But I Googled It with Alissa Medina 42:49

5+ y ago42:49

42:49

This week I got to nerd out with Fembot co-founder and chief digital officer Alissa Medina! Alissa’s been all about that magazine lyfe since she founded her first online pub at SIXTEEN. We talk about keeping content intersectional (not just using the word), dealing with trolls (while still benefiting from the algorithm boost they provide), and cont…

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FH S2E07: I Feel My Flame Growing with Allison Carter 44:21

5+ y ago44:21

44:21

The only thing better than a feminist podcast is…two feminist podcasts! In this week’s episode, I sat down with Allison Carter, host of Not Your Little Lady, to talk about being a woman and a progressive in the South, seeing Lil Simz and Pussy Riot in concert, the big World Cup win, and—of course—what made our feminist hearts sing. Stuff We Talked …

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FH S2E06: Loud Voice Woman with Bobae Barnes 49:34

5+ y ago49:34

49:34

What a thrill to reunite with my yoga sister Bobae Barnes in the mountains of Colorado! In this episode, we talk about Bobae’s journey to the U.S. from South Korea, healing from trauma through yoga, finding her voice as an artist and a woman, and why she thinks she might be a witch. We also discuss podcasts devoted exclusively to periods, learn abo…

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FH S2E05: The Art of Living with Lizzie Ehrenhalt 53:41

5+ y ago53:41

53:41

It's the 1890s. You're a wealthy white woman in love with another wealthy white woman. What do you do? My guest Lizzie Ehrenhalt has the answers in this week's episode! We dive into a chapter from LGBTQ history and explore questions of how to engage our predecessors when we know they held problematic views. We also learn about a modern musician who…

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FH S2E04: Don't Make Me Give You a Lecture with Antonia Hartley 46:11

5+ y ago46:11

46:11

I had such a great time interviewing Antonia Hartley, also known as @feministnutritionist. In this episode, we talk about that sneaky minx diet culture, the difference between body positivity and body neutrality, and the incredible benefits of telling perfectionism to GO AWAY. We also got to know two fabulous new Hall of Famers: rockstar college pr…

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FH S2E03: Downtown Feminist Town with Mawiyah Patten 58:06

5+ y ago58:06

58:06

What's the difference between reproductive rights and reproductive justice? My guest Mawiyah Patten breaks it down in this timely episode as we discuss modern challenges to reproductive freedoms, including how to engage people with whom you fundamentally disagree on the issues. We also dig into how identity influences our perspectives on feminism, …

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FH S2E02: Mata Hari Gets Free with Katherine Factor 52:07

5+ y ago52:07

52:07

This week we're Choosing Our Own Adventure with author Katherine Factor who has just released a book for young readers about the world's most iconic female spy (but was she a feminist?). If you were a creative kid who lost your spark along the way, be sure to tune in for advice on how to free our minds and tap back into our imaginations (Katherine …

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FH S2E01: Is This Over Yet? with Kristina Turner 44:57

5+ y ago44:57

44:57

We kick off Season 2 on noco.fm with my Feminist Hotdog A1 From Day 1, Kristina Turner of The Fan Squad! We catch up on Kristina's feminist pop culture recommendations, gush about Beyoncé's latest surprise drop, and talk about pursuing representation in media without tokenizing anybody. We also get to know two lesser-known feminist trailblazers in …

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FH S1E15: Does Your Dog Have Children? with Lisa Ann Williamson 59:52

5+ y ago59:52

59:52

It’s the last episode of Season 1…WHAT!? In this landmark show, financial whiz Lisa Ann Williamson drops some knowledge about how to get your head out of the sand about money and the unique challenges women face when it comes to financial planning. We also talk about the beauty of intergenerational households, meet the woman who inspired Madam C.J.…

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FH S1E14: The Voice of Her Generation 54:04

5+ y ago54:04

54:04

She’s a poet! She’s a fashionista! She’s a scriptwriter! She’s…ANGBEEN! This guest has been a Feminist Hotdog cheerleader from the beginning. Without her, this show might never have existed! We had a blast talking about pregnant Spiderwoman, Lorena Bobbitt’s reckoning, our mutual love for Stacey Abrams, and two new Hall of Famers, one of whom made …

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FH S1E13: Lovers of Life 37:31

6y ago37:31

37:31

This week I got to dish with teacher, mother and lover of life Judy Kerner. We talk about Judy's unconventional path to parenthood, ruminate over Gillette's new toxic masculinity ad, and learn about three modern book lovers who are bringing back indie-stye Bookmobiles to communities that lack access to queer authors and writers of color. We also we…

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FH S1E12: Adventures With Maddog 51:25

6y ago51:25

51:25

My guest, Madison Clark, is a scholar, a pop-culture princess, an activist and an expert on everything Michael Jackson. Madison stopped by on a visit from Southern California to talk about her latest experience as a clinic escort, clemency for Cyntoia Brown, AOC's dance moves and "Masculinity Monday." We also introduced each other to two trailblazi…

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FH S1E11: Radical Deliciousness 44:47

6y ago44:47

44:47

It almost doesn't feel right to have a chef of this caliber on a show with "hotdog" in the title, but lucky for us, Davena is a culinary populist. In this episode, we talk collard greens, vibrators, "micro-affirmations" and the assumptions we make about lady chefs. We also get to know a hard-core 19th-century feminist left behind by history for bei…

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FH S1E10: No More Endo, No More Ute 48:38

6y ago48:38

48:38

It's the last episode of 2018 and the first Feminist Hotdog threeway! Dynamic duo Shannon and Leanne join me to reflect on the year, talk about their favorite feminist moments (shout out to Brandi Carlile and the Dixie Chicks), and launch their singing careers. We also hear about Shannon's surgical adventures and ponder the mystery of why doctors h…

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FH S1E09: Let's Have a Kiki 45:20

6y ago45:20

45:20

In this episode, we learn about the world of artist and writer Christine Sloan Stoddard—a world inhabited by fictional quails, badly blown glass and sparkly clay vulvas among other oddities and delights. We also talk about pushing past disappointment, applaud a new YouTube series for LGBTQ youth, and learn about the woman behind the Bechdel Test. (…

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FH S1E08: Home Alone 24:46

6y ago24:46

24:46

What happens when you leave Feminist Hotdog all alone with no one to talk to? She starts talking to you! In my first solo show, I share my latest inspiration porn, gush about a new book that seeks to upend white supremacy, and attempt to answer the listener question: Is my bartender racist? (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)…

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FH S1E07: I Want to Believe 44:59

6y ago44:59

44:59

This week's guest, Chintia Kirana, is an artist with many unique talents. She publishes a magazine, makes her own ink...and she has something in common with Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense. Learn about her vision (artistic and otherwise), and hear how we answered a Dear Feminist Hotdog question that's out of this world. (Theme music by Ava Lun…

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