Join Amanda, Becky, and Nicole this week for the July (or maybe August?) Twisterds Movie Club discussion about the 2022 Michelle Yeoh movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once. After a tangent about types of wine, the conversation turned to the significance of the use of Mandarin and Cantonese, love for Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis (and Ke Huy…

Join Amanda, Becky, and Nicole this week after nearly two months for a discussion about Irish whiskey, the dos and don'ts of septum piercing care, why drivers ed is cool, and Twisted Sisterds sex ed. You can hear past guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds. If you have questions or…

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about a cocktail with no name, Andrew Garfield, and taking a podcast break because Becky is taking on two big projects at once. Then Becky talks with Asha Dahya about how Evengelicalism is conservative in the US (and not so much in Australia), how California's Prop 8 and Hobby Lobby got her thinking abou…

For this month's installment of the Twisterds Movie Club, Amanda and Becky talk about the 2016 George Takei and Lea Salonga musical, Allegiance. You can watch this story inspired by George Takei's family's experiences during the Japanese American internment in the 1940s through a free trial of Broadway HD on Amazon Prime or a rental on broadwayonde…

With the news this last week in the US, it felt appropriate to repost this episode. For more commentary on the impact of the impending loss of abortion rights in the US, we recommend the "Overturning Roe Might Backfire on Christians" episode of The Friendly Atheist podcast and We'll Hear Arguments and Boom! Lawyered for legal history and commentary…

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about a ridiculous urgent notice, the importance of labor unions, and queer people to the rescue all while discussing two "Am I the Asshole" posts. It's our monthly phoned in episode. You can hear past guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsiste…

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and then with Rob Swinton about Ghost Zombie Jesus Day, what being bisexual does and doesn't mean for your committed relationship, and how leading with their queerness brought them to where they are today...and to this podcast episode. Check out Rob's podcast Bi No…

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk with Lavender about misconceptions about autism, how Anne in Anne with an E is incredibly autistic, and why Autism Acceptance Month is better than Autism Awareness Month. Check out Lavender's Facebook post from the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month. Becky's Fangirling:None to Run programAmy Down's sto…

For this month's installment of the Twisterds Movie Club, Amanda and Becky talk about the 2022 Disney/Pixar coming of age movie, Turning Red. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions. If you have questions or want to …

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk with Melissa Murray about her winding path from being on a chastity abstinence drama team to finding her place in teaching and then navigating teaching during a pandemic. Mentioned in this episode:Lentil beer from Rebellion Brewery in Regina, SaskatchewanGod Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney You can hea…

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about shifting social energy, adventures in fermenting, finding yourself in Star Trek Discovery, and a boomer who needs to f*** off. It's a discussion of a recent high point and a low point in feminism. You can hear past guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patre…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about how NPR is disappointing (we'll miss you, Sam!) and the awesomeness of Thunder Force. Then, join Becky as she talks with Tanner Conklin about the politics of the liquor business in Oklahoma, how a hair stylist who specialized in mullets started her own liquor brand, and how the lady preying mantis …

International Women's Day was this week, so due to that and other life issues, we took a break from recording. Please enjoy this encore episode with Dr. Hillary McBride about her book Mothers, Daughters & Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are. Join the Sisterds, with guest host Sam Moore, in a discussion about taking up space and loving …

Welcome to the March installment of the Twisterds Movie Club.After opening discussion about library conferences via Zoom, where in the library where Nicole works are COVID tests being done (spoiler: they're not), a blonde siamese cat, and the lesbian witches who live down the alley, Nicole and Becky discussed the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing. There wer…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about their Exmo overlaps, speaking German with a heavy French accent, and tick, tick...BOOM! And then stay around for a compilation of some of our favorite answers to our Question Time bonus episode questions. 1) Gizele Monáe - Episode 106 2) Ally Henny - Episode 121 3) Mandisa Thomas - Episode 142 4) S…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about Gene Demby vs Sam Sanders, decolonizing your diet, and #blackcosplay while sharing some of the Black creators they are watching and listening to right now. Mentioned in this episode:PodcastsBOOM LawyeredIt's Been a MinuteCode SwitchThe Nod YouTubeCydnee BlackMargaret AngelKabir ConsidersSincerely, …

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Rev. Katey Zeh about being kicked out of every part of the Baptist Church, accompanying people before, during, and after the experience of abortion, and how being called out is a gift. Get her thought provoking and accessible book, A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-…

Welcome to the February installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month, Nicole, Becky, and founding cohost Amanda HAD to talk about Encanto. Watch the movie (maybe even multiple times) and then join us for this long episode with discussions of food allergies, "Disney Green", the validity of all forms of femininity presentation, and how white w…

*Quick Note: We are taking the month of January off, so this will be our last episode until February.* Welcome to the third episode of what we're calling Twisterds Advent. In this episode, Nicole, Becky, and their friend Reuben Hood talk about fishbowl drinks, a mumble rapper, Tommy Chong, and Pitch Perfect on their many tangents while discussing t…

Welcome to the second episode of what we're calling Twisterds Advent. This week Nicole and Becky, along with their friend Jenn Flynn-McCormick about being emo 12 year olds, the good and bad (mostly bad) of human nature, and why Michael Caine made The Muppet Christmas Carol the best adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella. Another adaptation wor…

Welcome to the first episode of what we're calling Twisterds Advent. This week Nicole and Becky, along with their friend Sean Ozee, talk about the actors they pretend don't exist and Sean gets nerdy about the specifics of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And then, after discussing the movie, they re-imagine it with a more Twisterds Test passi…

This week Nicole and Becky were going to review another subreddit but ended up talking about holiday stress, why the movies Love, Actually and Die Hard should be watched in sequence, the suckiness of student loans privatized healthcare in the US. Check out the things we mentioned:"Interesting" recipes by B. Dylan HollisTarot and TequilaPublic Servi…

It was an especially rough week for Nicole, so she and Becky decided to have fun and comment on r/badwomensanatomy. Mama Doctor Jones explains how it is possible to get pregnant during your period and debunks four other period myths. You can hear bonus episodes of past guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron a…

CW: Movie contains depiction of violence. Welcome to a bonus November installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This week Becky and Nicole talk about the 2015 movie, Mekko. Watch (for free on Tubi) Rod Rondeaux in his double award winning performance and then join us for the conversation. Check out Lance Tsosie on TikTok @modern_warrior__ By becomin…

Welcome to the November installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and Nicole talk about the 2007 movie, Four Sheets to the Wind. Watch this Sterlin Harjo feature film debut and join in the conversation. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answe…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about birthday cousins, how Karen didn't invent veganism in 1974, and the best way to drink egg nog, all while spending too much time trying to find Massachusetts on the map. And Becky actually remembered to link the eggnog recipe and book that were mentioned (thanks, smartphone notepad!). Cocktail Chemi…

Welcome to the October installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and Nicole talk about the rising star packed 1993 movie, Hocus Pocus. Watch (or re-watch) this delightful Halloween movie and then join us for the discussion. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to Nicole and a guest talk about Disney …

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they jump right in to talking about their dietary needs, how toasted cinnamon sticks make all the difference, and why if you have a morning routine, you may already be a witch. She wasn't a guest this week, but she was mentioned. Shut up and listen to Ally Henny. You can hear bonus episodes of past guests answerin…

Welcome to a bonus installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and Nicole talk about the 2021 Puerto Rican movie El Cuartito. Watch this satire about the US immigration system and seeing humanity in each other and then join us for the discussion. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus movie revi…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Mikayla Ortega about getting her dream job, being in the pulse of the newsroom, and escaping empath burnout. If you're passionate about social change but aren't sure about going into politics, Mikayla has great advice about how you can get involved. Find Mikayla on Twitter: @Mikayla_Ortega1 You can …

In this encore episode, Nicole and Becky talk with Albert and Jaely about the origins of their podcast, what it is like growing up Latinx, and the importance of coffee in life. Also included is a discussion about Tarot as introspection, not fortune telling and Nicole podcasting from her car. You can listen to Albert and Jaely on their podcast Coffe…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with the Rev. Dr. Sheri Pallas about weird beer flavors, how belief is not the same as religion, and discussing the important topic of the week on her new panel show Fireside Creators. You can find Sheri's work and book her for a speaking engagement at sheripallas.com. You can hear Sheri answer our 10 go…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about what makes a good margarita, why they've each had to take some breaks from the podcast this last year, and finally getting the medical attention needed for their reproductive organs. You can hear bonus episodes of past guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron a…

Note: At timestamp 21:45, some audio at the beginning of the movie synopsis was nonexistent. We think you'll still get the gist of the story (especially if you watch the movie first. You should watch this movie.) Welcome to the 10th installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and Nicole talk about the 2015 Spanish language movie, Viva…

Join Nicole this week as she talks with Ryan McLaughlin about booze badges, centering the voices of the community, and how colonialism affects even math class. Check out To Move Mountains at tomovemountains.org.Hear more from Ryan and his cohost Adam on their podcast Ready Teacher One. You can hear Nicole, Ryan, and Becky chat in our bonus episode …

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about gardening, knowing when to quit your job, normalizing prioritizing mental health, and what squirrels have to do with all of it. Check out Aimee Mann's music. You can hear past guests answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds. If you have questions or want …

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Carra Milikien about affirming the kids in their care and holding space for change, how kids have so much more language to describe themselves that earlier generations, and being the parent of a nonbinary young person. You can hear Carra answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patron at patre…

Welcome to the 9th installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and Nicole talk about Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. Watch this "soul douche" on Hulu and then join us for the discussion. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus movie reviews. If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Christopher Ballew about internalized misogyny, parents becoming the church liberals, and coming out as a bisexual man. You can hear Christopher answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds. If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsi…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they answer the nerdy and ridiculous questions they ask their guests for the Patreon bonus episodes. You can hear our guests answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds. If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Fac…

Welcome to the 8th installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and Nicole talk about the 2019 movie Charlie's Angels. Watch the movie and then join us for discussion about this Elizabeth Banks directed wild ride. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus movie reviews. If you have questions or want…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Sara Baysinger about the wonders of lavender, identity evolution, how representation helps us to better understand ourselves, and how they experience being a nonbinary person. Check out Sara's Fangirling and support a local bookstore by getting Cemetery Boys from bookshop.org You can hear Sara answe…

Join Becky this week as she talks with Shane Lancaster about thrifting and getting a good deal, labeling your neurodivergence later in life, and how they experience being a nonbinary person. You can hear Shane answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds. If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet a…

TW: Discussions of suicide and mental health strugglesJoin Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Amanda Carranza-Ballew about our friend and former guest Steve Austin, how the non-affirming versions of Christianity contribute to bi-erasure and the mental health toll that takes on bisexual people, and having whatever color hair you want in yo…

Welcome to the 7th installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and Nicole talk about the 2017 movie Signature Move. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus movie reviews. If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better …

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Betsy Lay about harassment in the beer industry and how women brewers in Colorado and their community are addressing it. Mentioned in the episode:Reckoning over sexual harassment, assault in craft beer industry echoes through ColoradoSafe BarsCraft Beer ProfessionalsNot Your Hobby Marketing Try out …

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Andie Redwine and Larry Brenner of the Once Upon a Disney podcast about the Gargoyles cartoon, dirty little shih tzu faces, and what makes certain Disney movies timeless. Find Once Upon a Disney on your favorite podcatcher. Check out Becky's Fangirling on YouTube. You can hear Andie and Larry guests…

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with their friends Sarah, Casey, Bryan, and Mikala about on point googling skills, being more than a scary bitch, and how the Enneagram can help you see yourself through other people's eyes. For ongoing deep Enneagram talk, join us in the Twisterds Tavern and then request to join our Enneaterds subgoup. …

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about chad-bro squirrels, aspirational kimchee, and how good boundaries are self care. So much is sad and traumatic in this world; hopefully this episode can be a reminder that it is still okay for some things to make you happy. You can hear past guests answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patr…

Welcome to the 6th installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month Becky and her special friend ;) Bruce watched and talked about one of Becky's favorite movies, the 2005 multi-award winning Tsotsi. By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus content with Becky and Bruce about Falcon and the Winter Soldier. If…