Best Feminist Analysis Podcasts (2024)

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Edition 101: Michigan Festivals 2024 with Thistle, Jenna & Elizabeth Boyce 50:38

19h ago50:38

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Greetings! Thanks for tuning in to our 101st show. Thistle, here! It feels surreal to post this month due to the imminent departure of our beloved sound engineer and producer, Jenna DiQuarto. Jenna has been with WLRN for 8 years and diligently produced our monthly show with care and craft. You leave some big shoes to fill, dear Jenna. Thank you for…

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An ANTIDOTE for Terrible News? 16:39

1d ago16:39

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John Lovell puts down the bad headlines and picks up a lengthy list of perspective changing positives that will jolt your heart back to gratitude filled life.By John Lovell

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“Aliens”: Game Over, Men – Game Over 55:02

7h ago55:02

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Send me a text message! In this thrilling conclusion to our two-part series on the “Alien” franchise, Paranormal Pajama Party dissects the 1986 classic sequel, "Aliens." We’re talking about Ellen Ripley’s groundbreaking portrayal of a female action hero and feminist icon, considering the ethics of care in Ripley's decision-making, and contrasting i…

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How America was Brainwashed: 4 Steps Explained 19:32

9d ago19:32

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John Lovell explains ex-KGB agent Yuri Bezmenov's 4 stages of societal capture. A top secret Soviet plan put into motion decades ago to defeat America without ever firing a shot. Viewers will feel history come to life as the description Yuri puts forth readily fits our current reality, which begs the question, were the communists complete in their …

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11th Hour Checklist 21:28

16d ago21:28

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With national instability on the horizon John Lovell leans into some concrete steps you can use to protect you and yours. To be sure, this episode is more than just beans and bullets as John shares an acronym you can use to not only organize your preps but a plan of action as well.By John Lovell

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“Alien”: In Space, No One Can Hear Dudes Scream 29:13

1h ago29:13

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Send me a text message! *MASSIVE CONTENT WARNING FOR THIS ONE:* This episode contains well as explicit descriptions of fictional sexual violence that is 100% a metaphor for real-world sexual violence, plus discussion of pregnancy, extremely traumatic births, death in childbirth, and abortion. Please listen with care. On this episode of Paranormal P…

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Visiting the UK! Will I be Arrested?? 20:20

20d ago20:20

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John Lovell believes in free speech and the right to meme hard. European Commissioner Thierry Breton & GOV.UK do not. From England's riots to Elon's EU letter, what can we glean about the status of free speech worldwide & is John even slightly nervous about his upcoming WarPoet adventure to the United Kingdom?…

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Edition 100: Women's Health & Medical Misogyny with Lola Bessis, Victoria Brown and Sekhmet SheOwl 52:34

28d ago52:34

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First up, hear Lola Bessis, WLRN's newest member greet the listener introducing herself and her professor, Victoria Brown, who later on in the program will talk about advances and setbacks in women's health.Next, open your ears for WLRN's World News segment delivered by Mary O'Neill in which she highlights news from Iran and its death sentences for…

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Confessions of a Recovering Feminist 36:00

5d ago36:00

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John Lovell invites nationally recognized homeschool conference speaker (and recovering feminist) Mrs Lovell back in studio to discuss how feminism didn't make her happy and what modern day women actually need.By John Lovell

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Green Ladies and Glaistigs: Skeletons in the Walls 35:02

10d ago35:02

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Send me a text message! This week on Paranormal Pajama Party, we're heading to Scotland to meet its green ladies and glaistigs. Discover the tragic tale of Dame Lilias Drummond, whose ghostly presence still haunts Fyvie Castle centuries after her untimely death. Learn about the protective yet mischievous nature of glaistigs, the goat-legged women w…

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Should Israel Be Our Ally? 16:50

1M ago16:50

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John Lovell does a poll on X and finds his audience more split than ever on the question of allyship with Israel. What's driving this change and where does John land on the issue?By John Lovell

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Rangda: Queen of the Demons 33:32

1M ago33:32

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Send me a text message! This episode explores the complex figure of Rangda, a fearsome demon queen in Balinese mythology. Tourists may be familiar with Rangda’s frightening face, as a version of a ritual dance based on the Balinese myth of the widow-witch Calon Arang is popular at Bali’s many resorts. But Rangda is a much more complex figure than t…

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How to Spot a Fake Alpha 22:46

1M ago22:46

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John Lovell observes that, culturally speaking, many men claiming to be "alpha male" aren't actually alpha male at all. In this episode John shares what an alpha male is, why they matter and five ways to spot a fake.By John Lovell

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The Cult of True Womanhood: “The Fall of the House of Usher”, Part 2 29:33

1M ago29:33

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Send me a text message! This episode is the long-promised part two of our exploration of “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe was doing his thing In 19th-century America, at a time middle- and upper-class white women were being encouraged to join the "Cult of True Womanhood", which idealised women as pious, pure, submissive, and…

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This is Why Trump Got Shot | Breakdown & Analysis 41:23

2M ago41:23

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John Lovell breaks down the tactical freefall that led to former President Trump’s brush with death at the hands of a would-be assassin while speaking at a political rally in Pennsylvania.By John Lovell

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Beware the “Nice Guy” 16:01

2M ago16:01

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John Lovell discloses who might actually be the MOST dangerous man in the room (and it's not who you think).By John Lovell

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"What Happens Next?": Are Reproductive Rights Human Rights? 41:01

2M ago41:01

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Send me a text message! Paranormal Pajama Party is pro-self-care. I mean, come on. Pajamas are right there in the name. To be kind to myself this week, I'm not releasing a new episode. Instead, I'm sharing an episode I wrote and produced for the other podcast I make – the one people actually pay me for. This is Monash University's What Happens Next…

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Edition 99: Patriarchal Patriotism with Liz Miller, Thistle & Sekhmet SheOwl 58:49

2M ago58:49

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Happy Independence Day! First up, hear Thistle greet the listener introducing the topic of "patriarchal patriotism" with Liz Miller and Sekhmet SheOwl.After the greeting, hear WLRN's World News segment delivered by Mary O'Neill before enjoying American artist Whitney Houston's rendition of the patriotic song "America the Beautiful".Next, stay tuned…

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Jack Carr & John Lovell on "Red Sky Morning," Hollywood & the Books that Break You 51:33

2M ago51:33

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John Lovell sits down w/ New York Times bestselling author and former Navy SEAL Sniper Jack Carr. Jack's the author of The Terminal List (adapted by Amazon Prime starring Chris Pratt) and host of the top-rated podcast Danger Close. Jack's Official Site: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/By John Lovell

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Beautiful Dead Women: “The Fall of the House of Usher”, Part 1 56:15

2M ago56:15

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Send me a text message! When you think horror, you think of Edgar Allan Poe. His stories go hard on the eerie atmosphere, intricate plots, and unhinged characters. But it’s important to note that most of those characters are men. And among Poe’s female characters, two recurring traits stand out prominently: they’re usually beautiful, and they’re us…

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The ‘Father Wound’ you carry 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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John Lovell sits down w/ Stronger Man Nation founder Josh McPherson for an honest look at the "Father Wound" all men carry and how every dad can become the man they're meant to be. (you'll want to book mark this video for future use... It's one banger of a chat!)By John Lovell

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Malleus Maleficarum: Incels and Modern Witch Hunts 26:58

3M ago26:58

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Send me a text message! The dark history of witch hunts has some unsettling parallels with modern misogynistic violence. Tonight’s episode continues our discussion on Heinrich Kramer’s witch-hunting manual, the “Malleus Maleficarum”, with a critical look at its legacy, especially as it relates to incel culture and the manosphere. We’ll examine the …

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Daniel Defense Defends 2A Record | Marty Daniel EXCLUSIVE Interview 39:08

3M ago39:08

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John Lovell sits down with Marty Daniel (Founder of Daniel Defense) & Rod Reason (CEO) for a rare peak into the pivotal chat that got Marty into guns, the infamous ATF comment and what Daniel Defense is actually about.By John Lovell

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Malleus Maleficarum: Hammer of Witches 29:39

3M ago29:39

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Send me a text message! Tonight we’re burning books! Well. Just one book. And it started it. We’re opening the pages of the “Malleus Maleficarum”, or Hammer of Witches, a 15th-century treatise on identifying, trying, and punishing witches. We get into the origins of the book and its misogynistic zealot of an author, Heinrich Kramer. I’m not saying …

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Monster Girls of Video Games 31:40

3M ago31:40

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Send me a text message! Last week on Paranormal Pajama Party, we met the monster girls of Greek mythology. This week, in part two of our monster girls series, we’re considering the representation of monstrous women in horror video games. Monster girls are female-coded creatures that blend human and monstrous elements, often portrayed as both alluri…

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Edition 98: Women's Music & Community in the woods of Michigan with Jenna, Donna, & Toni 1:08:04

3M ago1:08:04

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This Summer of 2024, put on your rain gear and come to Michigan for the Rise Festival on the Land and WPI. More info and how to get tickets here: https://wwtlc.org/summer/. All the women gathering on the Land is sure to make the Sun shine, sisters! With guitars and grace, the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival lived and thrived on what is now known as…

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My Prediction After Trump’s Conviction 15:38

3M ago15:38

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Donald Trump is found guilty on all counts by a New York City courtroom and declared a felon. John Lovell lets loose on the ruling and the terrible realities facing our Republic in the lead-up to the November 2024 election.By John Lovell

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Monster Girls of Greek Mythology 28:36

3M ago28:36

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Send me a text message! This week on “Paranormal Pajama Party”, we’re kicking off a two-part series on the fascinating and often unsettling “monster girl” trope. These characters are more than just staples of horror media and anime; they are complex symbols that reveal deep-seated societal fears and fantasies about women. Monster girls have long em…

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Are Video Games BAD for you?? Botkin & Lovell Debate 🦾 1:05:24

3M ago1:05:24

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John Lovell goes head to head with lifelong gamer Lucas Botkin of T.Rex Arms to discuss the pros and cons of the most powerful entertainment industry ever.By John Lovell

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The Ciguapa: Danger in the Dominican Republic 28:08

3M ago28:08

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Send me a text message! Tonight’s special guest is the ciguapa, a legendary creature from Dominican Republic folklore. At first glance, the ciguapa may seem like just another fantastical being, with her backward-facing feet, golden or blue skin, and mesmerising black eyes. But a closer examination reveals layers of meaning deeply intertwined with t…

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All my Heroes had a Death Wish 22:01

4M ago22:01

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John Lovell travels abroad and walks in the footsteps of Leonidas, Socrates and the Apostle Paul. What did these men have in common and what's behind John's heroes having a death wish?By John Lovell

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The Island of the Dolls: Mexico City's Haunted Hoard 23:12

4M ago23:12

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Send me a text message! Get ready to uncover the chilling mysteries surrounding the infamous Island of the Dolls. In this episode, we delve into the eerie tale of Don Julián Santana Barrera and his encounter with the spirit of a drowned young girl in the canals of Mexico City’s Xochimilco district. But why are dolls so inherently creepy? It's more …

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Sarah Whitehead: The Bank Nun 29:22

4M ago29:22

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Send me a text message! Welcome back to Season 2 of “Paranormal Pajama Party”! I hope you’re as excited to dive back into these stories as I am. Set against the backdrop of Regency-era England (think “Bridgerton” and Jane Austen), this episode unravels the tragic story of Sarah Whitehead, a woman consumed by grief and desperation after the executio…

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Commonsense parenting 101 with John Rosemond 1:13:52

4M ago1:13:52

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John talks with Author John Rosemond the bestselling author of “Parenting by the Book”. This book is John’s #1 recommended book on raising respectful, responsible, and obedient children. John Rosemond is an American columnist, public speaker and author on parenting, with 15 books on the subject. His ideas revolve around authority for parents and di…

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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun – Paranormal Pajama Party Returns for Season Two! 1:43

4M ago1:43

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Send me a text message! Paranormal Pajama Party Season 2 trailer Hey, boo. (Get it? Because ghosts?) It's me, Steph, and I'm delighted to announce that Paranormal Pajama Party is back for a second season, launching next week! Pull on your favourite pyjamas, grab a midnight snack or a warm drink, and join me for another round of spine-tingling stori…

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Edition 97: An Analysis of Taylor Swift with Lierre Keith & Sheila Jeffreys 2:53:44

4M ago2:53:44

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First up, hear the We the Women promo WLRN created for that gathering happening in the Pacific Northwest this summer. More info at https://www.wethewomen.world/.After the promo, we begin the show with a special 8th anniversary greeting from Thistle. Then, it is on to the world news with Mary O'Neill before we dive into our discussion of the Taylor …

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Hustle Culture will Destroy your Life 36:09

4M ago36:09

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John Lovell looks into "hustle culture's" appeal and why it evades the balance all men crave. Also in this episode is a Q&Ambush extravaganza with Questions ranging from Homeschooling to Child Raising.By John Lovell

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Lucas Botkin Discuss Industry Trouble, & Why He Drew His EDC 1:05:46

5M ago1:05:46

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John Lovell sits down with Lucas Botkin of T.Rex Arms for a refreshingly deep dive into the advice he's looking for, which gun industry giant he'd stack zombie bodies with and the steep newlywed learning curve.By John Lovell

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The Tower of London, Part 2: The Ghost of Anne Boleyn 28:14

5M ago28:14

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Send me a text message! The Tower of London, Part 2: Ghost of Anne Boleyn | 13 Welcome back, as we continue our ghost tour of the Tower of London, focusing on the notorious female phantoms and femme fatales who have left an indelible mark on its history. In our previous episode, we met the Countess of Salisbury Margaret Pole, Lady Arbella Stuart, a…

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Travis Haley & John Lovell Discuss Blackwater, and Najaf 1:18:54

5M ago1:18:54

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John Lovell sits down with the incomparable Travis Haley of Haley Strategic to discuss the 20th anniversary Najaf gunfight, leadership conation and where the country's gone wrong.By John Lovell

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The Tower of London, Part 1: The Countess of Salisbury, Lady Arbella Stuart, and Lady Jane Grey 34:27

5M ago34:27

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Send me a text message! Tonight, we’re throwing our pajama party in the iconic Tower of London, a historic fortress that has long captured the public imagination. Renowned for its rich and often dark history, the Tower of London symbolises power, intrigue, and mystery. It’s also supposed to be one of the most haunted sites in the world – and its mo…

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Edition 96: Earth Day 2024 with Sekhmet, Emily, Jocelyn, aurora, and Thistle 53:30

5M ago53:30

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First up, hear Thistle greet the listener before Mary ONeill delivers WLRN's World News segment for April 4th, 2024. With Earth Day 2024 approaching, we wanted to express ourselves as individuals in our collective to help weather the storms of climate change on the horizon together. The situation is so dire, that our reflections and feelings about …

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Court gives 2A rights to Illegal Aliens?!? 17:12

5M ago17:12

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John Lovell peels back the confusion surrounding a recent Illinois ruling were an undocumented migrant was given gun ownership legal standing under the 2nd Amendment. Should firearm advocates celebrate this as a win for "God given rights" OR is it a step in the wrong direction?By John Lovell

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Beatrice Cenci: Innocent Murderess 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Send me a text message! Beatrice Cenci | 11 The life of Beatrice Cenci, born into the noble Cenci family in 1577, is a tragic tale of abuse, desperation, and defiance. Subjected to unspeakable violence and cruelty at the hands of her father, Count Francesco Cenci, Beatrice orchestrated his murder alongside her family as a means of escape. Their plo…

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The taboos of female friendships: a feminist analysis | Les tabous des amitiés entre filles: une analyse féministe pt2 2:02:38

5M ago2:02:38

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Here is the second part on the taboos of female friendship episode where the hosts will now explore the uncomfortable sentiments that sometimes manifest themselves in female friendship...envy, competition, projection....why do we feel this way toward the friends that we love? And why do we struggle to address this? Also....why is the relationship t…

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"Coraline", Part 2: Scary Gender Expressions and Scarier Mothers 22:14

6M ago22:14

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Send me a text message! “Coraline” (Part 2) | 10 Welcome back to part two of our discussion on the children's horror movie "Coraline". Tonight, we’re drawing on the works of Judith Butler, Barbara Creed, and Sigmund Freud to explore its themes of gender, power, and the uncanny. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the introduction of a male charac…

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TikTok Ban: A Trojan Horse or National Security Move? 27:46

6M ago27:46

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John discusses the Bill that allows the government to ban TikTok. Is this a national security threat or a trojan horse to ban other social media platforms?By John Lovell

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"Coraline", Part 1: The Uncanny and the Monstrous-Feminine 41:10

6M ago41:10

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Send me a text message! Tonight on the podcast, we’re unravelling the chilling tale of Coraline Jones and her mother. No, not her mother. Her Other Mother. The one with the button eyes. Coraline – both the children’s movie and the novella – is the story of a girl battling for independence and identity. This battle is symbolic, sure, but it’s also l…

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The taboos of female friendships: a feminist analysis | Les tabous des amitiés entre filles: une analyse féministe 1:36:35

5M ago1:36:35

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Who has never heard the phrase “being friends with women is too difficult”? Female friendships never had the best reputation. It seems like they’ve never been a collective agreement (even amongst women) on whether we find female friendships amazing or terrible. In this episode our hosts acknowledge that both statements about female friendships can …

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Felines, Females, and Fear: Witches and Their Familiars 33:41

6M ago33:41

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Send me a text message! Felines, Females, and Fear | 8 The relationship between women, cats, and darkness is as ancient as human civilisation itself – and that’s not just the toxoplasmosis parasites in my brain talking. Tonight, we’re diving deep into the connections between cats, women, and evil… or at least, male fear. The episode begins with a w…

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