Feminist Frequency Radio

Welcome to our very first live episode of Feminist Frequency Radio! Recorded at sea aboard the JoCo Cruise, this episode finds Anita and Femfreq friend and board member Felix Kramer in conversation with actor and writer Wil Wheaton! The conversation reaches far and wide, with talk of Wolfenstein II, our shifting relationship to sci-fi in our increasingly dystopian present, confronting your privilege and being an effective ally, exploring ancient Egypt with the help of Assassin’s Creed Origins’ Discovery Tour mode, and much more. So take your Dramamine and hop aboard, we’ve got so much fun stuff to talk about! Segment timestamps: 00:01: Ebony welcomes you aboard 01:21 Greetings and introductions with Anita, Felix, and Wil 2:57 How the JoCo Cruise is going and what the JoCo Cruise is 8:28 Recent stuff we loved: Felix on Black Panther 9:34 Wil on Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 14:26 Science fiction in the era of Trump 18:52 Has #MeToo changed how you engage with media?/Calling out abusers 28:55 Acknowledging y

In this impromptu supplement to this week's main episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, Ebony takes a few minutes to share some thoughts on how Black Panther skillfully navigates themes of culture, history, and the difference between appreciation and appropriation, with one scene in particular serving as a pointed commentary on who gets to own the past.

This week, on a very special episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, we go all in on Black Panther! From the wonders of Wakandan technology to all the fantastic female characters, from the breathtaking costumes to the surprisingly persuasive politics of the film’s soulful villain, we spend almost the entire show discussing the newest (and brightest) star in the Marvel cinematic universe. Segment timestamps: Entertainment News (Cobra Kai and Overwatch League): 2:10-4:50 Black Panther: 4:50-48:18 What’s Your FREQ-Out? Carolyn on new iOS game Florence: 49:00-50:18 Ebony on The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander: 50:18-52:48 Anita on The Expanse: 52:48-58:10 Referenced on this episode: The New Jim Crow: http://newjimcrow.com/ Anita’s quote tweet of Eve Ewing’s tweet - https://twitter.com/anitasarkeesian/status/964433278827511809 Anita’s Twitter thread about The Expanse Season 2 - https://twitter.com/anitasarkeesian/status/962793735682646017 Cobra Kai trailer: https://youtu.be/xLtYmhj-0Kg

On this week’s FFR, we suit up to join the crew of the ill-fated (and surprisingly hungry) international space station featured in The Cloverfield Paradox! Ebony gives us her best Irish accent and Carolyn questions the difference between good-bad movies and bad-bad movies while we navigate the rubble of the film’s plot and praise the performance of Gugu Mbatha-Raw. We also discuss the recent decision by Formula One to end the long-standing tradition of grid girls, and we tackle the larger debate about “choice feminism” with which arguments about grid girls are inextricably linked. Finally, we FREQ out about Mindhunter, classic Hollywood romcoms, and Grace and Frankie, and Anita argues that it’s better for a series to leave people wanting more than for it to start giving people less. Segment Time Stamps: Entertainment News- 2:35-5:45 Cloverfield Paradox- 5:45-27:40 Grid Girls and Choice Feminism: 27:48-43:45 What’s Your FREQ-Out? Ebony on Mindhunter: 43:50-49:40 Caro on Classic Cary Grant Comedies of Remarriag

On this week’s Feminist Frequency Radio, Carolyn makes her triumphant return to the podcast and celebrates by making Anita and Ebony go see Call Me by Your Name, leading Ebony to recount the seemingly eternal experience of watching the film and forcing Anita to face questions about whether she’s ever been in love. We also talk about the fantastic new platformer Celeste which brilliantly meshes its mountain-climbing mechanics with an effective storyline about struggling with mental illness and spend a little time getting increasingly excited for Black Panther’s impending release. Finally, Anita asks listeners to chime in on whether or not she should continue enduring the expansive boredom of The Expanse! Referenced in this episode: Photos from the “purple carpet” premiere of Black Panther: http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/red-carpet-dresses/g15920220/black-panther-premiere-red-carpet/

This week, Anita and Ebony are joined by the wonderful feminist Muslim Iranian-American comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh, who brings a bevy of insights to the table: How does the CW superhero show Black Lightning pay homage to the 60s sitcom Bewitched? How is the “manventure” movie Jaws actually about intersectional feminism? Zahra reveals all this and more, as the gang also talks about Saturday Night Live’s clumsy attempts to use comedy to address the #MeToo moment, the troubling kind of “strong female character” depicted in Atomic Blonde, and how you can take a class on Get Out, racism and black horror from the comfort of your home! Find out more about our special guest: https://twitter.com/zahracomedy http://www.zahracomedy.com/ Pop Culture Collaborative Senior Fellow: http://popcollab.org/about-us/zahra-noorbakhsh/ #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast: http://www.goodmuslimbadmuslim.com/ ...and become a backer on Drip to get access to this week's bonus segment, a conversation with Zahra about her long road toward findin

This week’s Very Special Episode is AAA-rated! Anita takes a trip to Chicago and ropes in Feminist Frequency superstar Ashley Fellows and Vulture writer Angelica Bastien to discuss camp, perspective, and the cycle of abuse in I, Tonya. Anita segues seamlessly into a critique of how the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement are being mischaracterized to paint grey areas in issues of consent where grey areas don’t actually exist, and then everyone takes a shot at “What’s Your FREQ Out Deal” with a shout out to Heathers, a weary side-eye at a recent Wonder Woman title, and unbridled enthusiasm from Anita for some board games she’s been loving. Tune in and subscribe today so you don’t miss a single episode! "How the #MeToo Movement Could Kill Some Sexy Hollywood Movies" https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/how-metoo-movement-could-kill-some-sexy-hollywood-movies-1073212 Wonder Woman http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/01/15/first-look-batmans-rooftop-rendezvous WereWords: https://opinionatedgamers.com/2017/05/01

This week on Feminist Frequency Radio, Guillermo del Toro’s latest film The Shape of Water divides the crew! Find out which of us were seduced by the film’s tender love story and which of us have no souls as we contemplate just what it means to fall in love with a fish man. (This discussion may involve Ebony busting out one of her patented Hater Rants.) We also talk about prominent women criticizing the #MeToo movement and examine what last week’s Aziz Ansari story says about our cultural expectations around romantic and sexual encounters. We round things out with a look at the trans-centric web series Her Story and a round of What’s Your Deal? Also, the podcast faces its most vital question yet: Should What’s Your Deal change its name to What’s Your FREQout? Help us decide! Segments: Entertainment News: 5:07-15:35 The Shape of Water: 15:37-32:47 Her Story (web series): 32:51-45:53 What’s Your Deal?/Wrap-Up: 45:53-57:54 Referenced in this episode: Margaret Atwood op-ed: Am I a bad feminist? https://www.theglo

With rainfall lending a lovely natural ambiance to the conversation, we discuss the power of representation in Black Panther and the formation of the Time's Up initiative to combat cultures of sexual harassment in every industry. This brings us to the highlights and disappointments of the politically charged 75th Annual Golden Globes. After discussing everything from Oprah's powerful speech to the failure of any of the night's male winners to directly address the recent reckoning in Hollywood in any meaningful way, our intrepid crew ventures into "USS Callister," a thought-provoking Star-Trek-influenced existential nightmare that serves as Black Mirror's fourth season premiere. Finally, on What's Your Deal, we each share something we've been thinking about lately, and Anita takes the opportunity to honor the late Allan G. Johnson, whose work on patriarchy, privilege and social systems was hugely influential in the formation of Feminist Frequency. Referenced in this episode: @eveewing's tweet about B

Happy New Year, everyone! We get 2018 off to a perfectly smooth start as Anita leaps us forward in time by launching us right into a conversation about the Doctor Who Christmas Special, which marked both the end of Peter Capaldi's tenure as the Doctor and the introduction of Jodie Whittaker, the first woman to ever fill the Doctor's shoes. We also talk about Carolyn's favorite game of last year, the heartwarming and hilarious Butterfly Soup, look at some of the latest entertainment news, and conclude with the customary round of "What's Your Deal?" So make some hot cocoa, toss a few more coals on the fire, and get cozy with us for the first Feminist Frequency Radio of the year! You can find Butterfly Soup at https://brianna-lei.itch.io/butterfly-soup

On this, our sixth episode of FFR, we go all in on Star Wars: The Last Jedi! (Yes, we dig into the nitty-gritty and there are spoilers, so if you haven't seen the movie yet, you may want to return to the main segment of this episode later.) Why are some people so upset about this film? How do Anita, Ebony and Carolyn feel about Rian Johnson's unconventional entry in the Star Wars saga? Which of this movie's many new CGI creatures is the coolest? What's the deal with those fish nuns on Luke's planet? What, exactly, is Mon Mothma? We dive in to these important issues and much more. But it's not all space wizards and laser swords! We also discuss some of the latest words to come out of Matt Damon's mouth, and we each share a little something special in this week's "What's Your Deal?" So gather the porgs, feel the Force flow through you and listen to the latest FFR now! Links to some cool stuff we talk about: Botnik's Harry Potter chapter, written with the help of a predictive text algorithm: botnik.org

On this week’s episode of Feminist Frequency Radio, the gang rejoices as Anita returns from Europe and records her first FFR stateside! We wonder what kind of magic spell Johnny Depp cast to make some people feel like his presence in The Crimes of Grindelwald is A-OK, and we ponder the profound depths of meaning revealed in the new trailer for Death Stranding. Ebony offers one of her patented Hypocritical Hot Takes (TM) on The Disaster Artist, and we try to work through our blood-spattered feelings about the critically acclaimed shooter Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. All this and much more here on Feminist Frequency Radio!

In episode four of FFR, just like Riker holding down the bridge for Picard, Carolyn takes over hosting duties while Anita flies back from Europe! (Don't worry, Anita shall return next week!) We finally meet Ashley, the mysterious fourth member of the Feminist Frequency team, who sheds some light on her role in the organization. We rave about the joyous and touching new Pixar film Coco, which centers Mexican characters and Mexican culture, and in the wake of the Infinity War trailer, we return to one of our favorite topics: superheroes, cultural notions of masculinity, and dudes punching each other in the face. Ashley reveals her feelings about both dogs and peanut butter--AND ONE OF THOSE STATEMENTS MAY SHOCK YOU! All this and much more here on Feminist Frequency Radio! A huge thank-you to Alex at Cards Against Humanity for helping Ashley participate from the Windy City. Things referenced in this episode: Sady Doyle for ELLE: With a Groundbreaking Diagnosis, 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Insists that Even "Psych

We're back with Episode Three of Feminist Frequency Radio! This week, we dive into the latest entertainment news and share our excitement for Ava DuVernay’s upcoming film adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. We then discuss comedian Hari Kondabolu’s thought-provoking new documentary The Problem With Apu, which looks at the harm done by Apu of The Simpsons, perhaps the single most enduring racial stereotype of a character in American pop culture history. We also return to Hawkins, Indiana circa 1984 to share our reactions to the second season of Stranger Things and Anita explains that, like Eleven, she too used to get nosebleeds a lot (but unfortunately she doesn’t divulge the nature of her telekinetic powers). Finally, Carolyn admits that International Men’s Day put her in a reflective mood and made her reconsider some things she said on last week’s show. Things referenced in this episode: The Gender Knot by Allan G. Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Gender-Knot-Unraveling-Patriarchal-Legacy/dp/1439911843/ The You

Episode two of Feminist Frequency Radio is here! Buckle up as Anita tries to explain what prompted her to sit through a recent Twilight marathon; Caro eyes Amazon's new Middle-earth tourism initiative with suspicion; and the team explores their mutual love of The Good Place. Anita learns that even Jason Momoa isn't enough to make sitting through the Justice League worthwhile, and Caro has to explain to Ebony that Henry Cavill is not a hologram but just had his moustache digitally removed. Join the Feminist Frequency Radio community at d.rip/femfreq!

Welcome to Feminist Frequency Radio, the weekly podcast that pulls no punches on the media! In our first full-length episode, things go immediately off the rails when Anita expresses an unpopular opinion about Thor Ragnarok and Ebony reels in disbelief. Carolyn sails us into smoother waters with a conversation about Super Mario Odyssey and Peach finally getting to do something for herself; and Ebony attempts to string together a coherent rationale for her unsettling obsession with violent crime dramas. Subscribe today and follow us on social media. Let us know what you think of the show and shoot us your suggestions for future segments! Back us on Drip for access to hilarious and weird bonus content, and to become a part of the conversation!

Feminist Frequency Radio is coming for your media. Each week, Anita Sarkeesian, Carolyn Petit, and Ebony Aster bring you dispatches from the pop culture wars and invite you to listen in on their entertaining, stimulating, take-no-prisoners conversations about the latest films, games, and tv. They’ll be bringing their distinctly different feminist perspectives to the mix as they celebrate and critique it all. With special guests from all over the feminist media sphere, an assortment of great bonus segments, and your questions keeping them on their toes, Feminist Frequency Radio is there to help you dig deeper into the things you love. Warning: Feminist Frequency Radio may significantly enhance your media experience.