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Rant & Review
by Katie Schultz and Allison Hopstad
Drowning in bad takes? Extremely online feminists Katie and Allison are here to guide you through the hellscape of modern life, with plenty of opinions to share on politics, pop culture, media, celebrities and more. Each episode they’ll choose an of-the-moment topic to break down and then give it a completely meaningless rating. Featured guests stop by to discuss topics they’re most passionate about.
Episodes
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We're Baaack - 2020 Recap (Bon Appetit, Election, Nicole Kidman)
We're back to recap this mess of a year with absolutely no structure or rules. Rules are out the window, baby. Apparently the most important topics of 2020 were the Bon Appetit meltdown, Kamala in her running outfit, and Nicole Kidman applying lotion in The Undoing. Here's to 2021 and our brains...
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Quarantine
We've taken a bit of a break while the world actually falls completely apart, but we're back with a review of living under quarantine! Is self-isolation driving you to bake bread? Which celebrity is absolutely not able to cope with the threat of coronavirus? We discuss how we've been dealing with...
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The Democratic Party + Iowa Caucus Recap
Wow, could anything be more of a shitshow than the 2020 Democratic Primary, and specifically the Iowa Caucus? Listen as Katie and Allison struggle through understanding any of the fraught details of the first “election” of the primary season - which most likely won’t count, and might not ever...
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The L Word: Generation Q (w/ Maddy Court)
Katie and Allison are joined by special guest Maddy Court (@xenaworrierprincess) to unpack our feelings about The L Word: Generation Q. We attempt to unravel the confusing plot lines and character motivations of Bette, Shane, Alice, and the rest on this Very Important Lesbian Drama. Who’s the…
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Oops! All Rants - Bernie Surges In Primary, Ellen, Bieber Has Lyme, Grimes Musk Baby, British Royalty Exodus
This week we go full rant and do a recap of recent news, including Bernie's surge in the 2020 Democratic Primary, some recapping of the Golden Globes, Justin Bieber announcing Lyme and releasing "Yummy", Grimes apparently being pregnant with Elon Musk's cyborg baby, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry...
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The 2010s Decade Review (w/ Tim Jolliff)
iPads, sliding into DMs, and Lemonade - on this very special end of the decade Rant & Review, we discuss the culture and trends that made the 2010s. What will we ultimately remember of this decade? What were the best and worst in TV, movies, music, politics, celebrities, and the internet? With...
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Skateboarding (w/ Kristin Ebeling of Skate Like A Girl)
It got a little TOO loose on the intro of this ep and got really sidetracked with a discussion on Yoni Eggs (blame Katie’s massage therapist Gail), but then things got back on board with a game where Allison quizzes Katie on common action sports terms. Then for the main review, the gals get into…
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Thanksgiving (Bon Appetit Making Perfect Review)
So, we started out this episode wanting to cover everything Thanksgiving, but we ended up ranting about the Bon Appetit “Making Perfect” Thanksgiving series for the entire time - we just had that much to say about it. Join us as we critique the BA cast’s version of a Thanksgiving feast, from the...
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Getting Old (w/ Laura Sullivan Cassidy)
Ok boomer, have we got an ep for you. Katie and Allison check in with gen z and their new meme making fun of the olds and then dive into a discussion about aging with Very Cool Person who is also slightly older than them, Laura Sullivan Cassidy! They chat about why getting old sucks, lack of...
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Astrology (w/ Elissa Ball)
In a world full of frustration and discontent, one thing is for sure - folks sure do love astrology right now. So we unpack the mysteries and metaphysics of horoscopes with our special guest, writer and astrologer Elissa Ball. First, we discuss the most recent Democratic Debates and assign an...
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Going Viral (w/ Claire Buss)
Katie and Allison chat with writer/director/viral content creator Claire Buss to discuss digital content creation and all the trappings of going viral. We chat about Katie’s upcoming appearance in a Cut video and how we can transition her viral fame to monetization, our favorite memes and content...
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Representation (w/ Washington Senator Joe Nguyen)
National politics got ya down? Well, have we got an answer for you - on this extra special episode reviewing “Representation”, we welcome Washington State Senator Joe Nguyen to the pod! First, Katie and Allison rant about annoying office politics, then discuss impeachment and how Nate Silver is...
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Queer Fashion (w/ Ryland Quillen)
Ya wanna be on top? And bottom, because we’re verse, hunney! It’s September, which means we had to cover the world of fashion - but with a gay citrus twist. We’re joined by Ryland Quillen to review Queer Fashion and we start with a rundown of our style evolutions and reviewing our Fall Lewks.…
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Housing (w/ Calvin Jones of Tech 4 Housing)
In this episode of non-stop deep sighs, Katie and Allison are joined by Calvin Jones of Tech 4 Housing to review the incredibly important topic of Housing. First, we discuss the most recent democratic debates and why the media is letting Joe Biden off the hook, and then rant about SNL casting…
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[Bonus] Rant-Line Ep! - Scarlett Johansson, CATS, Weddings
Katie and Allison delve into their voicemail box for some listener rants about the upcoming MCU Black Widow movie (and how ScarJo continues to suck), further details on the original CATS musical from a self-proclaimed aficionado, and why weddings are generally… lame. Got something to get off your...
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Therapy (w/ Lauren Bratney & Rhiannon Andreini)
In this DEEPLY introspective episode, Katie and Allison chat with professional therapists Lauren Bratney and Rhiannon Andreini to discuss the recent surge of interest in therapy and mental health. But first, Katie rants about a disturbing vaping situation and we discuss how to navigate speaking…
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Gaming (w/ Amber Harner)
What if we told you there is a gaming community that welcomes diversity, has a strong representation of women, is generally friendly and positive, gets people out of the house and interacting face to face with fellow gamers, and helps people to be healthy? We chat with Dance Dance Revolution...
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Stand-Up Comedy (w/ Clara Pluton)
“I love periods, I love period pieces...and that’s Little Women!” Katie and Allison are joined by very cool and very brilliant comedian Clara Pluton to discuss menstruation, queer haircuts, the Little Women trailer, and to review the world of stand-up comedy. If you’ve ever wanted to hear...
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Millennials (w/ Tiff Ta & Dana Wait)
This week, Katie and Allison join forces with Tiff Ta and Dana Wait of the podcast Death by Millennial to review the generation of 90’s nostalgia, avocado toast, and massive collective anxiety. First, Dana discusses dating apps and some themes of bad dating profiles (random puppies! tank tops!),...
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Twitter (w/ Cody Permenter)
On this episode we discuss: Read the history of brand Twitter Follow all of us! Cody Permenter: @SomeCody Katie Schultz: @c4therine_s Allison Hopstad: @allisonhopstad Got something to get off your chest? Leave us a voicemail with your rant at 805-635-RANT Email us at [email protected]…
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Big Little Lies Season 2 (w/ Tim Jolliff)
“It’s Midsommar on a plantation - and that’s Goop” On this special “White Women Are Wildin’” episode, we are joined by Tim Jolliff to review Season 2 of Big Little Lies. First, we rant about the cultural appropriation brand farm of Goop, and a white woman who believes she invented the bonnet.…
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Fast Food
Allison and Katie discuss the impending doom of the CATS remake and rant briefly about the inanity of peak white women Alyssa Milano and Scarlett Johannson. Then they inexplicably decide to eat a TON OF FRIED FOOD to review the Fast Food industry. They contemplate hard-hitting existential…
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Amazon
Allison and Katie dig into the data on this episode reviewing the mega e-commerce conglomerate, Amazon. But first they discuss e-bikes and minor injuries, leaving the toilet seat up, and the potential butch erasure of the new live action Mulan. Then they take a deep dive into the Jeff Bezos…
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Women's Soccer
On this ep, Allison and Katie cover the hot topics of summer: why adults in recreational sports leagues are so competitive, who the most scorching star of the Bon Appetit Youtube channel is, why white people continue to ruin potlucks with under-seasoned food, and begrudgingly dip their toes into...
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The Anti-Vax Movement
Allison and Katie rant about the first round of 2020 Democratic debates (apparently Marianne Williamson will cure you with love), catching a summer bug, and whether Lady Gaga will say “I want your disease” to Bradley Cooper. Then they review the endlessly terrifying anti-vaccination “movement”…
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PRIDE
First ep! Allison and Katie rant about Meryl’s choices on Big Little Lies, an odd encounter at a UPS store, and then review the cultural event that happens every June, PRIDE. They dive into how Taylor Swift and other corporate monoliths are co-opting Pride and what that infusion of marketing and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Drowning in bad takes? Extremely online feminists Katie and Allison are here to guide you through the hellscape of modern life, with plenty of opinions to share on politics, pop culture, media, celebrities and more. Each episode they’ll choose an of-the-moment topic to break down and then give it a completely meaningless rating. Featured guests stop by to discuss topics they’re most passionate about.
HOSTED BY
Katie Schultz and Allison Hopstad
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Drowning in bad takes? Extremely online feminists Katie and Allison are here to guide you through the hellscape of modern life, with plenty of opinions to share on politics, pop culture, media, celebrities and more. Each episode they’ll choose an of-the-moment topic to break down and then give it a...
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