Beste Popculty podcasts (2024)

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Wonder Woman Part 1: The Secret (Queer) History 41:24

5M ago41:24

41:24

This season, sociologist Trisha Crawshaw joins me for a deep dive into all things comics, gender, and Diana Prince. In the first episode of our Wonder Woman series, we excavate her queer, kinky, feminist origins in the 1940s, as well as the life of the man who created her, Dr. William Moulton Marston. Drawing on historian Jill Lepore's bestselling …

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A Spooky & Gay Crossover! Part 2: Midsommar 1:05:37

1y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

After a little unplanned hiatus, Popculty is BACK with Part 2 of our Halloween crossover event! Friend of the pod and Spooky & Gay co-host Carver Casey joins me once again to slice and dice Ari Aster's second film, Midsommar-- the one we actually liked (mostly)! Is it a 'good for her' movie? Cult propaganda? A surprisingly cathartic exploration of …

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A Spooky & Gay Crossover! Part 1: Hereditary 53:06

2y ago53:06

53:06

It's a two-part Halloween crossover event! Carver Casey of the Spooky & Gay with Carver & Jay podcast joins me to talk personal histories of horror and whether the films of A24 auteur darling Ari Aster are all they're cracked up to be. In this episode, we turn our queer lens on Hereditary - Transmasculine allegory or transphobic trash? Listen to fi…

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Villanelle Lives: 'Killing Eve' Fans Fight to Bury a Deadly Trope 37:31

2+ y ago37:31

37:31

When the critically-acclaimed TV series Killing Eve shocked viewers by ending with the oldest homophobic trope known as Bury Your Gays, it re-opened old wounds for the LGBTQ+ community. But fans are turning their betrayal into action, to ensure the next generation of queer viewers get to see happy endings for the characters they love - and themselv…

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Black Widow vs. Marvel 59:22

3y ago59:22

59:22

From director Cate Shortland's gritty cinematic style to stars Florence Pugh and Scarlett Johansson calling B.S. on sexist jokes, how the women behind this summer's Black Widow salvaged Natasha Romanoff from the male gaze of the MCU and made an intimate family drama/comedy/tragedy under the guise of a superhero movie. Plus, the Scar-Jo v. Disney la…

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Mental Health in TV & Film: Yikes! From 'Psycho' to '13 Reasons Why' 1:15:08

3+ y ago1:15:08

1:15:08

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on our collective sanity, what better time to talk about mental health representation in media! Licensed Social Worker and friend of the show Megan Wykhuis is back to lay out the Seven Big Bad Mental Illness Tropes that movies/TV just can't get enough of. Then we go hard on some classic but problematic faves, Hollyw…

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'Jessica Jones' Part 3: A.K.A. The End of Everything 1:41:16

4y ago1:41:16

1:41:16

One year ago, the Jessica Jones series finale brought the entire Marvel/Netflix Universe to an end. In the final part of this retrospective, SJ and Bethany break down the highs (Hellcat!) and lows (#TrishWalkerDeservedBetter) of the third season. We put our backgrounds in criminology and sociology to use, looking at the history of women's anger/vio…

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'Jessica Jones' Part 2: A.K.A. She Said "Smile" 1:14:17

4+ y ago1:14:17

1:14:17

In the second part of our Jessica Jones retrospective, sociologist/friend of the show Bethany digs into the series' queer subtext with me (#Trishica) and David Tennant as Kilgrave. We relive the life-giving season one finale (Jessica did that!) and the game-changing second season finale (Trish did that!). Special guest, author Reuben “Tihi” Hayslet…

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'Jessica Jones' Part 1: A.K.A. The Superhero We've Been Waiting For 1:02:33

5y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

It's finally here: The first episode in our epic 3-part Jessica Jones debrief!! In this first part, we'll talk about why Jessica was such a revelation in the TV landscape back in 2015 and how she has impacted culture since. Then we'll share listener stories on what the show has meant to them. We're just getting started! Join us next week for Part 2…

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Mini-sode: First look at 'Wonder Woman 1984'! 12:40

5y ago12:40

12:40

First, an announcement: The Popculty Podcast Patreon is now live, just in time for the season of giving! Check out all the perks you can get for showing your support! xo But lesbihonest, the reason we're all here: THAT WONDER WOMAN 1984 TRAILER. Have you recovered yet?? Nope? Me neither. Gotta geek. We break down the big reveals from CCXP last week…

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All the TV: Emmys 2019 49:14

5y ago49:14

49:14

It's an all-TV episode! On the eve of the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, we run down what's nominated and who we're pulling for (#GiveAmyAdamsAnEmmyYouCowards). Jam-packed with dozens of TV recommendations, plus a fond farewell to some of our favorites (R.I.P. Broad City and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and some overdue recognition for O.G.s Jane Fonda and G…

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'The Farewell' and Asian Representation with Theresa Shim 43:14

5y ago43:14

43:14

Lulu Wang's new film The Farewell has quickly become the indie darling of the summer, with a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and a record-setting per-theater box office average, despite only a limited release. It stars Awkwafina as Billie, an American woman who must return home to China with the rest of her family, to say good-bye to their beloved matriarch…

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Comic-Con 2019: The Future (of Sci-Fi) is Female 26:59

5+ y ago26:59

26:59

In the very first episode of the Popculty Podcast, get acquainted with your host, SJ, and the kinds of topics we'll cover on this show. Then geek out with me as we re-cap all the big announcements from Comic-Con 2019, featuring an all-star lineup of female superheroes, villains, and Terminators! Follow Popculty on Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram for…

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Wonder Woman Part 1: The Secret (Queer) History 41:24

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A Spooky & Gay Crossover! Part 2: Midsommar 1:05:37

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A Spooky & Gay Crossover! Part 1: Hereditary 53:06

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Villanelle Lives: 'Killing Eve' Fans Fight to Bury a Deadly Trope 37:31

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Black Widow vs. Marvel 59:22

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Mental Health in TV & Film: Yikes! From 'Psycho' to '13 Reasons Why' 1:15:08

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'Jessica Jones' Part 3: A.K.A. The End of Everything 1:41:16

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'Jessica Jones' Part 2: A.K.A. She Said "Smile" 1:14:17

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'Jessica Jones' Part 1: A.K.A. The Superhero We've Been Waiting For 1:02:33

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Mini-sode: First look at 'Wonder Woman 1984'! 12:40

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All the TV: Emmys 2019 49:14

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'The Farewell' and Asian Representation with Theresa Shim 43:14

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Comic-Con 2019: The Future (of Sci-Fi) is Female 26:59

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