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Your Fave Is Problematic
by Kristen Bennett and Elizabeth Nordenholt
Kristen and Elizabeth are here to ruin your favorite things! Our two friends talk TV, movies, famous figures, and pop culture and try and reconcile our fandoms with being socially conscious people. Each episode will explore the racial, gender, and LGBT issues in some of the things we all love and if we still love them when all is said and done.
Episodes
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Bonus: The Roast of Ronald Reagan
Long time no see! In this very special bonus episode straight from our Patreon where we just dunk on Ronald Reagan for an hour. Kristen bring receipts, Liz drinks beer. Plus an announcement about the future of the podcast! (It's good news, we promise.)
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Ep. 99. New Year, New Mess
Happy 2020, y'all! We're gearing up for a new year filled with new mess and problematic figures. In the meantime, we have a mini-episode to whet your appetite! This week we discuss four current events: the Warren/Sanders schism, #Oscarsstillsodamnwhite, Stephen King and his scarily ignorant…
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Ep. 98. Election
We're headed into election series here in the US, and what better way to celebrate than with the 1999 film Election? How do we parse a film where we're supposed to recognize the people are flawed while still engaging with them? Why is Mr. M literally the worst teacher ever? We'll explore these...
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Ep. 97. Heathers
What's you damage, Heather? It's time to dive in to the 80s dark comedy Heathers! So just how does a movie about killing your classmates and attempting to blow up your school hold up in 2019? Find out! Plus we discuss Emma Watson's use of the word "self-partnered" to describe her current...
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Ep. 96. The Nightmare on Elm Street
It's time for the spooky episodes once again, and this week we're getting back to a classic horror film- The Nightmare On Elm Street! How does this movie hold up, including on classic horror tropes like killing the slut? We also discuss the ongoing Boycott Blizzard movement happening on social...
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Ep. 95. Downton Abbey
This week on the podcast we're getting into the beloved BBC series, Downton Abbey! It's... a lot of classism, not gonna lie. But also a pretty healthy smattering of sexism and racism. Plus we talk about how Todd Phillips won't stop putting his foot in his mouth. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by...
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Ep. 94. Democratic Darlings: Joe Biden (Pt. 2)
We're back with for ROUND TWO on everyone's favorite gaffe-prone Vice President/drunk uncle, Joe Biden! This time we head back into the ol' Biden Mines to talk about Biden's history with race, consumer credit companies, the 1994 Crime Bill and so much more! We also discuss the brownface scandal...
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Ep. 93. Democratic Darlings: Joe Biden (Pt.1)
We're back with our Democratic Darlings series talking about everyone's favorite gaffe-prone Vice President/drunk uncle, Joe Biden! We dig deep into the way-back machine to talk about Biden's role in the Anita Hill testimony, his opposition to busing in the '70s, and accusations of inappropriate...
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Ep. 92. Amazon
This is a rough one y'all. This week we're talking about the ubiquitous online retailer Amazon! You've heard about worker strikes for fair wages, but what else is there? Also, fuck Jeff Bezos! Plus we return to everyone's favorite segment: Kristen drags Bernie Sanders. Theme song: I'm Doing Just...
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Ep. 92. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Happee Birthae, Harry! This week we're celebrating our favorite wizard's 39th trip around the sun by diving into the third book in the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Has JK Rowling gotten any better about body shaming and diversity? Are the adults any less…
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Ep. 91. American Pie
This one time at band camp, we watched a classic American teen sex comedy and actually found it... kinda wholesome? This week we're talking about American Pie! There's rampant misogyny, but also a lot of talk about the female orgasm so how do we parse this? Find out! Bonus talk about the Stage 4...
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Ep. 90. The Human Rights Campaign
We continue our adventure through Pride month by talking about the largest LGBT non-profit in the US, The Human Rights Campaign! What exactly DO they do now that marriage equality is a reality in the US? Plus we discuss accusations of a hostile work environment that's unfriendly to trans, femme,...
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Ep. 89. Oscar Wilde
This week we are discussing noted LGBT playwright Oscar Wilde! You know him for his biting wit and satire, as well as for being imprisoned for him homosexuality, but what else? As it turns out, a lot. Being a big fan of Jefferson Davis, and complicated relationship with race, and we dig into the...
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Ep. 88. Imagine Me and You
This week we're kicking off Pride month by talking about the 2005 lesbian romcom, Imagine Me and You! This very well may be our gayest episode to date, and on it we'll talk about how the movie portrays discovering your sexuality, being a baby gay, and how everything could be solved if you just...
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Ep. 87. Rushmore
On this episode we kick off our Wes Anderson series by starting with one of his first films, Rushmore! How can a story about a 15 year old boy and a grown man chasing the same adult woman go wrong? In so many ways. Also, we round up some of the worst news articles of the week. Theme song: I'm…
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Ep. 86 The Golden Girls
Picture it! Miami, 1985. Four retired women sharing the ups and downs of life, love, and a sweet beach house! But are our four favorite friendly femmes free from the most problematic of 80's sitcom tropes? We talk feminism, racism, and LGBT representation. Plus we cover the 80's New Wave classic...
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Ep. 85. Democratic Darlings: Nancy Pelosi
We're back with our Democratic Darlings series talking about the current Speaker of the House and most powerful woman in the US, Nancy Pelosi! Is she as much of a centrist as some would have you believe? Eschewing of identity politics and how she deals with her colleagues who are people of color…
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Ep. 84. Country Music
WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR SEASON 8, EPISODE 4 OF GAME OF THRONES!!! (SPOILERS 3:04 - 23:44) Howdy y'all! This week we're taking it back to our roots with an episode all about Country music. Country has a reputation for being a very white, male-dominated space. But is that...
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Ep. 83. British Royals
God save the Queen! ...We think? We (southern) Yanks aren't so sure how we feel about the Mountbatten-Windsors stateside, even now that one of our own has infiltrated their ranks. We discuss Her Majesty's finances, those nagging rumors about ties to the Third Reich, and whether or not the modern...
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Ep. 82. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Bueller? Bueller? Are we all ready to return to our John Hughes series as we cover Ferris Bueller's Day Off? It will probably not surprise you to know he is not our hero. White male privilege abounds with a health dose of entitlement and horribly written female characters! Plus we cover Avril...
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Ep. 81. Disney Parks
On this episode once again we tackle the entertainment behemoth known as Disney! This time we're talking about the "happiest place(s) on Earth," their parks. But are they happy for their employees? We talk labor practices, low wages, and discrimination lawsuits galore. Plus did y'all know we have...
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Ep. 80. Ariana Grande
On this episode we tackle the pop princess herself, Ariana Grande! Talks of cultural appropriations and... well it's mostly cultural appropriation. But there's also some queer baiting for good measure! Also, have you heard that song Old Town Road? It slaps. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by…
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Ep. 79. The Phantom of the Opera
What can we say about the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical that was don't yell about in the episode? There's a lot going on here. Stalking, abuse, gaslighting, all spun as a love story. Also, why do none of the men believe the women? Why can no one make good choices? This is a big one, folks. Plus we...
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Ep. 78. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Ready the sweeping John Williams score because this week we tackle the first film in the Indiana Jones series! Can this classic action adventure film pass our test? Or is it too bogged down in imperialism, sexism, and general plot holes to stand up. Find out! Plus we discussed the hottest of…
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Ep. 77. Mad Men
Get out the cigarettes and make yourself a drink, this week we take a look at the TV show Mad Men! We know there's a lot of rampant sexism, racism, and general bad behavior, but how bad is it when taken in context? And what does that mean for white feminism and the white washing of the history of...
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Ep. 76. Joss Whedon
Greetings gorram nerds! This week we've got our sights set on the Grand High Nerd: Joss Whedon. He's long been lauded as a pop-feminist icon, but when we dig a bit deeper will the man (and his work) hold up to scrutiny? Plus we re-visit the Problematic Jukebox to examine a classic problematic…
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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. 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 (Seasons 1-4)
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. 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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Kristen and Elizabeth are here to ruin your favorite things! Our two friends talk TV, movies, famous figures, and pop culture and try and reconcile our fandoms with being socially conscious people. Each episode will explore the racial, gender, and LGBT issues in some of the things we all love and if we still love them when all is said and done.
HOSTED BY
Kristen Bennett and Elizabeth Nordenholt
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