Best Shes Gotta Podcasts (2024)

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American Pie 51:24

2y ago51:24

51:24

Happy Wednesday! Today we are bringing you our conversation about American Pie with Mary Margaret Scrimger, who is a writer and a performer with a focus in Circus Arts. We discuss such topics as sexual education (and the lack thereof), the pornifiation of the script, sexual vocabulary, women's role as gatekeepers, the ways that can make women react…

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Lucifer S2 Ep11 30:54

2y ago30:54

30:54

WELCOME BACK, LISTENERS. We've missed you! Today we are bringing you our conversation about Lucifer Season 2, Episode 11, with our guest Anya Sagan. We discuss such topics as James Bond tropes, Casanova, pick up artists, techniques of seduction, and the beautiful magic of asking women what they really want, and really truly just listening to what t…

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Twelve Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer (Season 3 Ep 3) 33:53

3+ y ago33:53

33:53

Today we bring you our discussion of Twelve Angry Men Inside Amy Schumer with special guest Leslie Barton! We discuss such topics as what people actually find attractive versus what society endorses as attractive, who has the power to decide who counts as hot, gendered double standards, how sexy Jeff Goldblum is, the performative power of this paro…

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4. Plants Need Spring Cleaning Too! 36:05

3+ y ago36:05

36:05

Plants looking a little dusty? Roots growing out the pots? Seeds in the need of planting? Well turnip the volume and join our conversation about how we're getting our plants ready for this upcoming spring so they can enjoy a "Hot Plant Summer" (in our Megan Thee Stallion voice). Based on our personal experiences. Instagram: @Shesgottaplantitpodcast…

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Workin' Moms (Pilot) 44:39

3+ y ago44:39

44:39

Today we bring you our discussion of Season 1, Episode 1 of Workin' Moms! We are not even moms, and we LOVE THIS SHOW. Our guest Emily Gillespie joins us to talk about such topics as boobs, breastfeeding anxiety, the shame around abortion, the dominant 'ideal' of motherhood, post-partum depression, the ways women are reduced to their biology (and h…

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Fleabag Season 2 Ep 6 (Finale) 56:46

3+ y ago56:46

56:46

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag Season 2, Episode 6, with special guest Kayla Wiebe! Our discussion spans A LOT and includes such topics as the beauty of solo shows, our frustration with the detached ways we often hear love described, our many feelings about the confessional scene from episode 4, our love of Nadia Bolz-Weber, getting k…

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3. Beginner Plants! 39:58

3+ y ago39:58

39:58

Everyone has to start somewhere right? Yes, even with plants! Tune in to hear our beginners guide to selecting your first plant (and even a few plants to avoid)! And as we ride out this plant-a-coaster ride, we reflect on the valuable lessons learned and how they relate to our personal lives. Our suggestions are based on personal experience. Instag…

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Fleabag Season 2 Ep 5 40:19

3+ y ago40:19

40:19

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag Season 2, Episode 5, which includes such topics as our love of dance, themes of faith, redemption, confessions, and scapegoats (in a hilariously naive and rudimentary way), and in which we ask: aren't we all really BOTH sinners and saints? Watch out because things get THEOLOGICAL up in here for a while. …

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2. Plant Heartbreak 42:02

3+ y ago42:02

42:02

Ever experience a plant heartbreak? Well, we have and it was ROUGH! Tune in to hear about our plant heartbreaks and failures in the second epsidoe of SGPI! She’s Gotta Plant It is presented by Kahmiyah & Roz. The tale of two Black Plant Enthusiasts residing in the OH SO COLD Minnesota. We aim to provide a safe space that openly discusses and explor…

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Alien (1979) 53:57

3+ y ago53:57

53:57

Today we bring you our discussion of Ridley Scott's 1979 film Alien with special guest Jon Greenaway! We discuss SO MANY INTERESTING THINGS such as our nerdy love of Terry Eagleton, the horrors of capitalism, the material conditions underpinning the plot of the film, Ripley's savvy suspicion as a woman, the alien's subversion of the male/female bin…

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Fleabag Season 2 Ep 4 28:35

4y ago28:35

28:35

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag Season 2, Episode 4, which includes such topics as soothing structures in the face of unlimited choices, some people's easy kindness and how beautiful yet frustrating it can be, the unique ethical significance of faith, and some limitations of therapy. SPOILER ALERT: We sometimes speak freely about the s…

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1. The Tale of Two Plant Mamas 35:44

4y ago35:44

35:44

Meet host Kahmiyah & Roz in the first ever episode of She’s Gotta Plant it! Tune in to hear their personal plant journeys and how the love of their plants brought them to together. She’s Gotta Plant It is presented by Kahmiyah & Roz. The tale of two Black Plant Enthusiasts residing in the OH SO COLD Minnesota. We aim to provide a safe space that op…

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Fleabag Season 2 Ep 3 29:22

4y ago29:22

29:22

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag Season 2, Episode 3, which includes such topics as the de-feminization of the business world, compulsions for control, discomforting effects of humour, knowing what you DON'T want, and the satisfying symmetry of recognition and surprise. SPOILER ALERT: We sometimes speak freely about the series, so it's …

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Easy A 53:19

4y ago53:19

53:19

Today we bring you our discussion of Easy A, with special guest Clare Blackwood! Our discussion includes such topics as the dearth of sexual education for teens, the aesthetic of sexual experience, performative sexuality, the unfortunate denigration of sex work, how oppression perpetuates itself through the oppressed, the power of direct address, a…

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Hustlers 57:53

4y ago57:53

57:53

Today we bring you our discussion of Hustlers, with guest and friend of the pod Susan Bond. Our discussion includes such topics as hygge (we CANNOT get enough), female mentorship, the evergreen madonna/whore binary, unreliable reliable narrators, female friendship breakups, strippers versus sex workers, and the movie's relationship to capitalism, a…

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Magic Mike XXL 1:04:05

4y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Today we bring you our discussion of Magic Mike XXL, with guest Kasey Keeley. Our discussion includes such topics as hygge, de-mystifying female desire, the power of fantasy, non-toxic masculinity, reading a room, lady strip clubs, and much, much more! We've had a few listeners ask about our theme song. It's called 'Rogue' by a Toronto band called …

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Fleabag Season 2 Episode 2 49:51

4y ago49:51

49:51

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag Season 2, Episode 2, which includes such topics as irreverent priests, Jesus crushes, celibacy loopholes, emotional clothing choices, therapy mismatches, and how very sexy Andrew Scott is. APOLOGIES: some of the sound quality in the first half isn't as good as normal; we are only as good on any given day…

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Fleabag Season 2 Ep 1 32:19

4y ago32:19

32:19

Today we bring you our very special COTTAGE EDITION of She's Gotta Have It! Our discussion of Fleabag Season 2, Episode 1, includes such things as joy comas, how to define the 'female gaze,' Roman Catholic priest fantasies we never knew we always wanted, what it means to have faith, and Caryl Churchill-esque dialogue. SPOILER ALERT: We sometimes sp…

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The Bridge Ep 1 and 2 56:28

4y ago56:28

56:28

Today we bring you our discussion of The Bridge, Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2, along with guest Catherine Jenkins. We discuss such topics as the importance of changing scenery, leather pants, reversing gender stereotypes, the crime drama genre as a means not an end, the trope of refrigerator women, and masculinity and vasectomies. SPOILER ALERT: We s…

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Fleabag Episode 6 34:18

4y ago34:18

34:18

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag, Season One, Episode Six. We discuss sexpositions versus sexhibitions, perfect climaxes, Cinderella tropes, useless internal narratives, and Fleabag's intense internalization of the male gaze. SPOILER ALERT: We sometimes speak freely about the series, so it's worth watching the full first season before l…

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Fleabag Ep 5 40:13

4y ago40:13

40:13

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag, Season One, Episode Five. We discuss awkward breast exams, clumsy expressions of love, inappropriate sexual revelations at family luncheons, the de-sexualization of aging women, and period braids. SPOILER ALERT: We sometimes speak freely about the series, so it's worth watching the full first season bef…

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Sex and the City Ep 1 1:12:29

4y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Today we bring you our discussion of Sex and the City! We are joined by guest host Stephanie Avery. We discuss such sexy topics as the horrifying realities of dating in New York City, what power means, how men and women REALLY CAN BE JUST FRIENDS, representations of sex, second-wave feminism, euphemisms for genitalia, and problematic gender binarie…

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Fleabag Ep 4 39:09

4y ago39:09

39:09

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag, Season One, Episode Four. We discuss owning one's slutiness, vibrators, the hilarious complexity of women's cosmetics, performing non-misogyny, the value of women's careers, and the power and poignancy of voice. SPOILER ALERT: We speak freely of Season One of Fleabag, so it's worth watching all six amaz…

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Fleabag Ep 3 34:52

4y ago34:52

34:52

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag, Season One, Episode Three. We discuss such things as jogging as insult, feminine body ideals and fragments, mass sexting, how 'just joking' is a way to avoid accountability, male entitlement, and fresh takes on the first person address. SPOILER ALERT: We speak freely of Season One of Fleabag, so it's wo…

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The American Ep 1 1:04:12

4+ y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Today we bring you our discussion of The Americans. We are joined by Marianne Garneau, who completed her PhD in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research. We discuss such things as how rare it is to see a show about marriage, our difficulty following espionage plots, the trope of the Refrigerator Woman, rape as a lazy plot device, 80's aes…

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Fleabag Episode 2 37:45

4+ y ago37:45

37:45

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag, Season One, Episode Two. We discuss such things as the influence of period hormones, sexual performativity versus experience, the theatrics of cat-calls, reversal of gender norms, cruel practical jokes, and the philosophy of laughter. SPOILER ALERT: We speak freely of Season One of Fleabag, so it's wort…

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Fleabag Ep 1 39:47

4+ y ago39:47

39:47

Today we bring you our discussion of Fleabag, Season One, Episode One. We discuss such things as direct address, the intimate tone of the series and what that allows, the beauty of British passive-aggression, the line between desire and compulsion, and the credentials of Burberry coats. SPOILER ALERT: We speak freely of Season One of Fleabag, so it…

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She's Gotta Have It (1986) 1:09:31

4+ y ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Today we bring you our discussion of Spike Lee's 1986 film "She's Gotta Have It." Our guest Leah Sweed joins us to talk about such things as why Lee's film inspired the name of our podcast, the feminine gaze and what is it, even (but we're pretty sure Spike Lee achieved it), how to begin to think about the black gaze, Brooklyn architecture, the pow…

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iZombie Season 1 Ep 7 37:12

4+ y ago37:12

37:12

Today we bring you our discussion of Season 1, Episode 7 of iZombie, "Maternity Liv." Our guest Emily Gillespie https://www.facebook.com/Gillespie.Em joins us to talk about such things as the nature of identity in the context of mental illness, the ways maternal figures are villainized, and how emotional knowledge is undervalued. Check out Emily's …

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Californication Ep 12 52:47

4+ y ago52:47

52:47

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 12 of Californication, "The Last Waltz." In this episode we discuss digestive catharsis, dancing molecules, realizing what you want only AFTER you make the wrong choice, and how to navigate paternalistic protective impulses towards younger women. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: shesgottahaveitpo…

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Californication Ep 11 29:05

4+ y ago29:05

29:05

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 11 of Californication, "Turn the Page." In this episode we discuss how to choose a French Press, complicated parent/child dynamics as teenagers assert their agency, Karen's ongoing internal conflict, and Dani's hot leather dress. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: shesgottahaveitpodcast@gmail.com o…

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Californication Ep 10 32:21

4+ y ago32:21

32:21

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 10 of Californication, "The Devil's Threesome." In this episode we discuss sour grapes, moralizing about desire (and why we shouldn't), misguided attention-grabbing tactics, and unlikely allyships. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: shesgottahaveitpodcast@gmail.com or like our Facebook page and cha…

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Californication Ep 9 27:53

4+ y ago27:53

27:53

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 9 of Californication, "Filthy Lucre." In this episode, our conversation ranges from technology anxieties, Hank's presumptuousness and how it sets him up to fail, and several interesting status reversals in which the women come out on top. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: shesgottahaveitpodcast@gm…

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Californication Ep 8 27:47

4+ y ago27:47

27:47

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 8 of Californication, "California Son." In this episode, our conversation ranges from philandering fathers, to the ways Hank uses sex for both avoidance and connection, to how masculinity can be a trap. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: shesgottahaveitpodcast@gmail.com or like our Facebook page an…

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Californication Ep 7 29:31

5y ago29:31

29:31

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 7 of Californication, "Girls, Interrupted." Today we discuss awkward threesomes, nipple-clamp fiascos, and how easy it is to write women badly. Heads up: the audio quality on this one ended up sounding a bit tinny at times - we did register that and rest assured it will be back to our normal audio qualit…

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Californication Ep 6 37:49

5y ago37:49

37:49

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 6 of Californication, "Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Fonder." Today we talk about Madonnas vs Sexy Surfer Girls, how NOT to do S&M, how close but how far Hank is from the life he wants, and flailing father figures. Want to check out the recipe for roasted chestnuts? You can find it here: https://toriavey…

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Californication Ep 5 28:51

5y ago28:51

28:51

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 5 of Californication, "LOL." Today we talk about tender teenage crushes, the (dangerously) erotic pull of teacher-figures and how easy that is to exploit, the politics of grammar, and how many tacos one person can really eat. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: shesgottahaveitpodcast@gmail.com or li…

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Californication Ep 4 31:10

5y ago31:10

31:10

Today we bring you our discussion of Episode 4 of Californication, "Fear and Loathing at the Fundraiser." Today we talk about authenticity, man panties (or "manties"), the harrowing experience of being degraded in public, how hard it is to figure out how to react in the moment, and saviours versus allies. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: sh…

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Californication Ep 3 30:21

5y ago30:21

30:21

Here is our discussion of Episode 3 of Californication, "The Whore of Babylon"! Today we continue to talk about young women's sexual agency and vulnerability, male gaze(s), dramatic irony, gazing through rose-coloured glasses, some personal dating revelations, and how our artistic taste reflects something about how we see the world. Want to talk to…

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Californication Ep 2 29:10

5y ago29:10

29:10

Here is our discussion of Episode 2 of Californication, " Hell-A Woman"! Today we think about how to respect teenage desire, the power of romanticized McGuffins, the Manic Pixie Dream Lady, pubic hair, and how our culture dissects women's beauty into body parts. Want to talk to us? You can email us at: shesgottahaveitpodcast@gmail.com or like our F…

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Californication Ep 1 37:53

5y ago37:53

37:53

Here's our discussion of the first episode of Californication: "Pilot," which also marks the first podcast episode in which we'll be releasing every two weeks (ish)! Today we're talking about our introduction to Hank Moody, male entitlement, taboo fantasies about hot nuns, and is it possible for men to proposition women in non-creepy ways? Content …

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I love Dick Ep 8 45:29

5y ago45:29

45:29

In episode ten of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about the eighth and final episode of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK. "Cowboys and Nomads." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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I Love Dick Ep 7 34:33

5y ago34:33

34:33

In episode nine of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about episode seven of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK. "The Barter Economy." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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I Love Dick Ep 6 29:24

5y ago29:24

29:24

In episode eight of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about episode six of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK. "This Is Not A Love Letter." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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Gosford Park (with Susan Bond) 1:01:30

5y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

In episode seven of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner invite their first guest Susan Bond to talk about female desire and Feminist Standpoint Theory in Robert Altman's feature film Gosford Park.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message…

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I love Dick Ep 5 55:49

5y ago55:49

55:49

In episode six of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about episode five of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK. "A Short History of Weird Girls."--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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I Love Dick Ep 4 37:10

5+ y ago37:10

37:10

In episode five of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about episode four of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK. "The Ilinx."--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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I Love Dick Ep 3 37:53

5+ y ago37:53

37:53

In episode three of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about episode three of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK. "Scenes From A Marriage."--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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I Love Dick Ep 2 40:15

5+ y ago40:15

40:15

In episode three of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about episode two of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK. "The Conceptual Fuck"--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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I Love Dick Ep 1 38:49

5+ y ago38:49

38:49

In episode two of their podcast, Lisa McKeown & Lisa Anita Wegner talk about the first episode of Jill Soloway's Television Series I LOVE DICK.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shes-gotta-have-it/message

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