The Femmeporium
by The Femmeporium
Each episode I'll be going over a work of fantasy or science fiction that features a female protagonist. I'll talk plot, character development, themes, maybe the occasional comparison between a book character and their on-screen adaptation, but always centered on the women. Since multi-book series are so common in fantasy and sci-fi, there will often be multiple episodes dedicated to one character. Every time I finish up with a character, there'll be special episode focused on a fantastic real-life woman.
Episodes
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I Shall Wear Midnight - Terry Pratchett
A wee shorty episode while I try a slightly different approach to usual – less about plot specifics, more about my impressions, hopefully a lil bit less spoiler-y than previous eps.
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The Wintersmith - Terry Pratchett
Fun fact: I actually recorded this way back in April and my master's degree has slammed me that hard I'm only just editing and uploading it now. I've since deleted all tiers on the Patreon, because I just wasn't delivering episodes on the regular and that wasn't fair on the patrons. I've set up a...
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A Hat Full of Sky – Terry Pratchett
Women's spaces, pay equity, and FTP – it's the second installment in the Tiffany Aching series! Please bear with me while I figure out how I'm supposed to credit the hold music.
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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Oh boy this is not how I wanted this episode to go AT ALL I'M SO SORRY.
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The Wee Free Men – Terry Pratchett
It's new character time! Tiffany Aching reminds me a lot of myself and Terry Pratchett is one of my favourite authors ever so I'm pretty excited to be covering this series.
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Logistics – A. J. Fitzwater (MINISODE)
It's my first minisode! I just really wanted to talk about A. J. Fitzwater's Logistics, so I put this together very quickly and I think you should also read it. This is not in any way a sponsored episode but here's a link where you can purchase the book in which I read Logistics.
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NEW NEW
New name! New cover art! Same everything else! https://twitter.com/femme_podcast
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Lioness Rampant – Tamora Pierce
CONTENT WARNING This episode contains discussion of suicide as a means of protest, and a wider discussion on cultural attitudes towards death. There is an in-episode content warning before this discussion begins. If this is a triggering topic for you, when the in-episode warning plays, jump ahead...
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Birb of the Year 2020 (Special Episode)
Take a break from doom-scrolling and listen to me talking about BIRBS - something I know very little about. I literally decided just before lunchtime that I was going to do this today, and it's as much for my own distraction as it is for yours. Sorry about burping into the mic. Sorry again for…
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The Woman Who Rides Like A Man – Tamora Pierce
This time we're going over the third book in Alanna's quartet. She has achieved her dream of becoming a Knight, defeated her arch nemesis, and is hitting the open road in search of adventure! But what is life like outside palace duties and constantly hiding one's identity...
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UPDATE – the unofficial hiatus is over
And we're back! Deepest apologies to my millions of loyal fans, but I'm back in front of a mic and sharing my literary opinions that absolutely no one asked for!
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In The Hand Of The Goddess – Tamora Pierce
Alanna confronts her fears, and I learn that I can't have a drink with a straw while I'm recording.
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Alanna: The First Adventure – Tamora Pierce
It's the first episode!! In this episode, we meet Alanna of Trebond and follow her through the first half of her journey to becoming the first Lady Knight in over a century. She grapples with her gender, faces down bullies, and learns to embrace her power.
About this show
Each episode I'll be going over a work of fantasy or science fiction that features a female protagonist. I'll talk plot, character development, themes, maybe the occasional comparison between a book character and their on-screen adaptation, but always centered on the women. Since multi-book series are so common in fantasy and sci-fi, there will often be multiple episodes dedicated to one character. Every time I finish up with a character, there'll be special episode focused on a fantastic real-life woman.
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