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Rebuild
by Kristen Bennett and Elizabeth
Kristen and Elizabeth explore our favorite TV shows, movies, and pop culture figures discussing issues relating to race, gender, the LGBT community, and other social issues. Are our faves too problematic to keep loving them, or do they get enough right where we can keep enjoying them. Join our two friends as they delve into the social implications of the things we love.
Episodes
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Ep. 75. TV Streaming Services
No one loves watching our favorite TV shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime more than us, but what kind of business practices do our favorite streaming services have? Tales of misogyny, questionable marketing choices, and bizarre business practices abound and we take a peak behind the curtain...
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Ep. 74. Coming to America
Happy Black History Month! In honor of the month, this week we're taking a look at the Eddie Murphy film Coming To America! How does this film hold up now. Is Akeen a good guys or a Nice Guy (TM). Is it cool for Eddie Murphy to play a white jewish character? Will Elizabeth be super uncomfortable...
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Ep. 73. Abraham Lincoln
It's president's day in the US, which means it's time for us to unpack the man considered the greatest president of them all. Colonization, latent racism, and ignoring basic constitutional law are all on the docket for this week. Plus, we discuss the allegations the Jessie Smallette attack was a...
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Ep. 72. You've Got Mail
This week on the podcast Liz is out sick, so Kristen is joined by guest host, brand strategist and writer, Shenee Howard. In current events we discuss Netflix's controversial new series Siempre Bruja and then, just in time for Valentine's Day, we delve in to the 1998 classic rom-com You've Got...
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Ep. 71. Top Gun
This week on the podcast we have a brand new segment called "problematic Jukebox" where we talk about one of our favorite problematic songs, Blurred Lines! Then we get into what turns out to be a surprisingly tender portrayl of male friendship with Top Gun! It's not all great though, there's…
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Ep. 70. Breakfast at Tiffany's
This week on the podcast we're getting into the music loved film, Breakfast at Tiffany's. There's a lot here, including maybe the most racist character in all of cinema, Holly being a prototype for the MPDG, and so many dudes feeling entitled to women. Plus we discuss the response to the recent…
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Ep. 69 Porn
It's Episode 69 (nice) so buckle up and get ready for YFIP After Dark. This week we touch on some of the issues within the porn industry, including sexism, racism, transphobia, homophobia, and sexual assault! Plus we talk about tumblr and facebook's new policies regarding explicit and…
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Ep. 68. Live in Los Angeles! Recreational Marijuana
This week we're coming to you from Los Angeles at our first ever live show! Weed is being legalized across the US (and world!) but there's a lot of issues with how. We talk people still in prison for something that is now legal, barrier to entering the industry faced by people or color or folks…
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Ep. 68. Live in Los Angeles! Recreational Marijuana
This week we're coming to you from Los Angeles at our first ever live show! Weed is being legalized across the US (and world!) but there's a lot of issues with how. We talk people still in prison for something that is now legal, barrier to entering the industry faced by people or color or folks…
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Ep. 67. Special Midterm Episode! Women Running for Office
In lieu of the midterm elections in the US today, we're breaking from your normally scheduled programming to talk with Kimberly Caldwell, Program's Director for Annie's List. Kim talks with us about why women running for office is important and what kinds of barriers they encounter. Also, did you...
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Ep. 66. Halloween (1978)
This week in honor of the holiday we get spooky with the slasher film that inspired them all- Halloween! Slut shaming, mental illness as a moral failing, and faking orgasms, there's a lot of cover here! Plus, we discuss the controversy around the decision to remove Apu from The Simpsons. Theme...
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Ep. 64. Hocus Pocus
This week on the podcast we’re getting into the beloved Halloween movie Hocus Pocus! Virgin shaming, portrayal of women’s vanity, and much more are discussed! Plus bonus discussion on The Conners’ reboot! Theme song: I’m Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon:...
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Ep. 64. Witchcraft, Wicca, and Neopaganism
This week we dive into the world of witchcraft, wicca, and all things occult! We discuss cultural appropriation among witches, the use of the gender binary, the erasure of women from the founding of wicca and tarot traditions, and much more! Bonus discussion on Elizabeth Warren's recent DNA test...
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Ep. 63. Sweeney Todd (2007 Film)
We're back with the spooky films, and what could be spookier than the Demon Barber of Fleet Street? Women aren't people, domestic violence abounds, and just in general really bad acting? This film adaptation gets a lot wrong. Plus we discussed Bette Midler's recent tweets! Theme Song: I'm Doing...
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Ep. 62. True Crime
We kick off our Spooky October series by getting into the gerne with a cult following- True Crime! Is there a way to ethically discuss the crimes committed by people? Issues or erasing people of color, stigmatizing mental illness, and thinking serial killers are sexy abound. Plus we FMK three of...
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Ep. 61. The West Wing
This week we dig into Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing and talk about.... well mostly about how much he seems to hate women. But also problematic neoliberal attitudes, Sam being a jerk, Bartlett monologuing, and sexism. It's a lot about sexism. Plus we FMK some of the ladies of The West Wing! Theme...
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Ep. 60. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
This week on the podcast Kristen and Elizabeth are joined by Adri from the Accio Politics podcast to discuss the second installment in the Harry Potter franchise. As usual, all the adult continue to be negligent and we start to learn a lot about Wizarding classism and blood purity. But is it...
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Ep. 59. Back to the Future
This week we're going BACK TO THE FUTURE and discussing well... the 1985 film of the same name! Why is Biff an actual criminal and rapist? Why is Marty's mom so slut shame-y? Why does Marty seem to invent all the thing black people actually did? All that and more! Plus we discuss companies like...
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Ep. 58. Moulin Rouge!
This week we dive into Baz Luhrmann's film Moulin Rouge! Issues surrounding jealousy, male entitlement, and the treatment of sex worker are discussed (despite how much we love singing along with this film). We also discuss if and how men who are accused of assault in the #MeToo movement redeem...
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Ep. 57. American Football
TOUCHDOWN. This week on the podcast we're digging into American Football and the deeply problematic culture surrounding it. Rampant sexism, blatant racism, and immense greed all plague what is arguably American's favorite sport. Bonus discussion on the recently passed John McCain. Theme song: I'm...
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Ep. 56. The New York Times
This week we're digging in to the liberal darling, The New York Times! Sure, they kicked off the #MeToo movement and broke the story on Henry Weinstein, but it's not all liberal dreams. Reporting on white supremacists and neo-nazis, treatments of women, and their own handling of sexual misconduct...
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Ep. 55. Ghostbusters (2016 Reboot)
Busting still makes us feel good! This week, as promised, we cover the 2016 reboot of Ghostbuster and discuss... that this movie is actually not super problematic. It's almost like representation makes better films? Join us as we compare and contrast with the original, and talk a few themes about...
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Ep. 54. Drake
You know when that Hotline Bling, it can only mean one thing... and it's that we're talking about problematic fave Drake! Performative feminism, poverty porn, and other foot-in-mouth mishaps are all on the chopping block here. Plus we honor Sportcaster Dale Hansen for calling out Dallas Cowboys...
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Ep. 54. Drake
You know when that Hotline Bling, it can only mean one thing... and it's that we're talking about problematic fave Drake! Performative feminism, poverty porn, and other foot-in-mouth mishaps are all on the chopping block here. Plus we honor Sportcaster Dale Hansen for calling out Dallas Cowboys...
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Ep. 53. Modern Disney
Buckle up kids, this one is a doozey. This week we're discussing modern Disney films. Issues with racism, sexism, cultural appropriation, abound, and also we realize Disney gave us messed up expectations about relationships! Plus we honor Stephen Colbert with the Surprisingly Not Problematic…
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Ep. 52. Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! Here we go again! You asked for more musicals and we deliver, this week with the ABBA jokebox musical Mamma Mia! Toxic monogamy culture, an ensemble that makes us uncomfortable, and bad decision making abound! Plus we FMK Sophie's three dads! Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra…
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051. The Birdcage
This week on the podcast we're talking about The Birdcage, and mostly how Val is a dick. Still, there's plenty else to talk about in this beloved film. Plus we celebrate Sandra Oh's recent Emmy nomination. Theme music: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and he Radicals Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP…
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Ep. 50. Ghostbusters (1984)
Busting makes us feel good! This week we're getting into the classic film Ghostbusters! Mostly Billy Murray is a dick and can someone consent to sex if they're possessed by a demon? We discuss! Also, discussion of Scarlett Johansson's casting as a trans man in an upcoming film. Theme music: I'm...
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Ep. 49. Thomas Jefferson
In honor of Independence Day here in the United States we're honoring (or dragging) yet another of our Founding Fathers as we dive into the legacy of Thomas Jefferson! SO MANY issues with slavery abound, but also his treatment of Native Americans and women. Bonus conversation of Lakeith…
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Ep. 48. Arrested Development
This week we're digging into Arrested Development! Blatant racism, treatment of women, misrepresentation of polyamory, and so much more abound in this show. Plus, we discussed Nicki Minaj's recent, very problematic Elle interview. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine- Sierra and the Radicals Twitter &...
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Ep. 47. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
YER A PODCAST HARRY. This week on YFIP we're starting our series digging into the beloved books and movies, Harry Potter! Mostly the issues here are... all the adults maybe need to rethink how they treat children. But also conversations on symbolic racism, Jewish representation, and rampant child...
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Ep. 46. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
WE'RE IN A GLASS CASE OF EMOTION. This week we dive in to the beloved film Anchorman! Can this absurdist comedy stand up to the test of time? Or is does it have a strange, unexpected feminist twist that no one saw coming. Listen to find out! Also, we discuss the online harassment of Kelly Marie...
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Ep. 45. RENT
Everything is RENT! This week we're talking about the Broadway smash hit RENT. White male entitlement, toxic relationships, and so much more abound in this show! Also, Roger is the worst. Can this landmark musical hold up to a critical look? Plus bonus discussion on the accusations against Junot...
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Ep. 45. RENT
Everything is rent! This week we're talking about the Broadway smash hit RENT. White male entitlement, toxic relationships, and so much more abound in this show! Also Roger is the worst. Can this landmark musical hold up to a critical look? Plus bonus discussion on the accusations against Junot...
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Ep. 44. Westworld
White hat or Black hat? Dive in with us as we explore one of HBO's newest hits, Westworld! Violence against women, toxic masculinity, and problematic portrayals of native people abound. Is HBO self aware enough to make commentary on these issues, or are they dropping the ball (again)? Plus we...
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Ep. 43. Early Disney
This week we return to our series on all things Disney covering content produced by the Walt Disney company from it's inception through 1959. Surprising no one, there are plenty of instances of racism and sexism. Does Disney's older content hold up? Also, we play FMK: Disney princess edition.…
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Ep. 42. Hip Hop
This week on YFIP we dive into the wide world of Hip Hop and the culture surrounding it! Toxic masculinity breeds sexism and homophobia, but is it really worse than any other music genre? Bonus discussion on the recent class action lawsuit Target settled over their use of criminal background…
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Ep. 41. Clueless
As if! This week Kristen and Liz are digging into the 90s teeny-bopper film Clueless. Can this film about rich white kids hold up 20 years later? Are the issues with classism, racial stereotypes, and and dating your step brother too much? Listen and you decide. Also, we once again revisit...
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Ep. 40. Roseanne Barr
The TV show Roseanne is back on TV, so now seems the prefect time to dig into Roseanne Barr and talk about the controversy surrounding the reboot. Where do we start? Right wing conspiracy theories, transphobia, and much more plague the comedian, but does that transfer over to the TV show? Bonus...
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Ep. 39. The Goonies
Goonies never say die, but sometimes problematic faves do! This week we're here to destroy your childhood by digging into The Goonies. Asian representation, reliance on lazy (and problematic tropes) and plenty of other things are lurking this film! Plus what we can learn from the Parkland kids...
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Ep. 38. The Philadelphia Story
We dive back into classic Hollywood films, this week with The Philadelphia Story! Discussion of classism, domestic violence, and in general being a dick towards women all present themselves in the 1940s film. Bonus discussion of Bruno Mars and cultural appropriation. Theme music: I'm Doing Just...
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Ep. 37. JK Rowling
This week dive into beloved author and creator of Harry Potter JK Rowling. Defending the casting of Johnny Depp, cultural appropriation, and retroactive diversity are all issues on the table. Also, listen to Kristen read Netflix over their upcoming documentary about Rachel Dolezal. Theme song…
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Ep. 36. A Beautiful Mind
We'd like to thank the Academy for giving up plenty of problematic things to talk about. This week we unpack Best Picture winner A Beautiful Mind, discussing depictions of schizophrenia, omissions of abuse and homosexuality, and people of color not showing up until the movie it almost over. Bonus...
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Ep. 35. Dungeons and Dragons
Grab your wizard hat and broadsword, because this week Kristen and Elizabeth are digging into the popular table top RPG, Dungeons and Dragons. Joined by Victoria from The Broadswords podcast, they'll talk about D&D's issues involving women, race, and how it's improved (or not) over the years.…
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Ep. 34. George Washington
Kristen and Elizabeth are getting presidential this week and talking about the father of our country and first US president George Washington. Issues with slavery, classism, and also he basically started a war? Plus we play FMK with three of our Founding Fathers! Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine…
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Ep. 33 Say Anything
This week in honor of Valentine's Day Kristen and Elizabeth give a critical eye to the beloved film Say Anything! Is Lloyd Dobbler a Nice Guy (TM) or an actual good dude? Plus a rousing game of FMK with some of our all time favorite Nice Guys. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the...
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Ep. 32. Girls
This week on the podcast Kristen and Elizabeth are tackling Lena Dunham's breakout HBO TV show Girls. Issues of consent, lack of racial representation, and white feminism are pretty prevalent in this TV show and we're here to talk about it! Bonus discussion on the Gay Dumbledore debacles related…
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Ep. 31. Walt Disney
This episode kicks off a series of episodes diving into the House of Mouse, and we're starting with the man himself, Walt Disney! Accusations of anti-semitism, fascism, and gender discrimination in the work place are all on the agenda for today's discussion. Plus Kristen and Elizabeth chat about...
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Ep. 30. The L Word
This week Kristen and Elizabeth unpack the beloved queer TV show The L Word. There's plenty to discuss here including bi erasure, mishandling of trans characters, normalization of assault and lots more. We also chat about the trailer for the reboot of the cult classic Heathers and why we don't…
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Ep. 29. Amy Poehler
We're back and talking about another one of our favorite (white) feminists, Amy Poehler! How do we feel about fat shaming and poor representation of Native Americans on Parks and Rec, as well as issues addressing race and disabled people in her comedy? Bonus discussion on the sexual misconduct...
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Kristen and Elizabeth explore our favorite TV shows, movies, and pop culture figures discussing issues relating to race, gender, the LGBT community, and other social issues. Are our faves too problematic to keep loving them, or do they get enough right where we can keep enjoying them. Join our two friends as they delve into the social implications of the things we love.
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