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Feminist Killjoys, PhD

Podcast by Feminist Killjoys, PhD

Ranked #1

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EP 5: Our love of Drake

EP 5: Our love of Drake

Melody and Raechel discuss all things Drake. Also a discussion of power bottoms, cultural appropriation, Jamar Clark, pl... Read more

5 Apr 2016

1hr 8mins

Ranked #2

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Ep 25: News Roundup (Kaepernick, Turner, Parker, Drizzy, & more!)

Ep 25: News Roundup (Kaepernick, Turner, Parker, Drizzy, & more!)

Subscribe on iTunes & leave a review! Follow us on Instagram! And Facebook! And Twitter! Check out our Feminist Kil... Read more

7 Sep 2016

1hr 9mins

Ranked #3

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Ep 68: #DACA + WTF Activist Faves

Ep 68: #DACA + WTF Activist Faves

Raechel and Melody talk #DACA (how fucked it is that it's ending, but also the shortcomings of #DACA itself). They also ... Read more

12 Sep 2017

1hr 2mins

Ranked #4

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EP 92: Makeup Shaming, Feminism, Misogyny, and Cosmetics

EP 92: Makeup Shaming, Feminism, Misogyny, and Cosmetics

Today we talk makeup shaming and changing shape of the policing of femininity-via-cosmetics. Using the essay "Beauty as ... Read more

24 Apr 2018

55mins

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Ranked #5

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Ep 75: Selfie-Culture

Ep 75: Selfie-Culture

Raechel and Melody talk selfie culture through a critical, cultural studies lens. Specifically, they work through Henry ... Read more

8 Nov 2017

55mins

Ranked #6

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Ep 112: Capitalist Realism

Ep 112: Capitalist Realism

In this episode, we chat about "Capitalist Realism" by Mark Fisher. It's like a two-person book club that you can listen... Read more

22 Jan 2019

56mins

Ranked #7

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Ep 19: On Allyship (& Accomplicing, Solidarity, & Accountability)

Ep 19: On Allyship (& Accomplicing, Solidarity, & Accountability)

Today, Melody and Raechel talk about what it means to be an ally (or, the more preferred term, "accomplice"). What does ... Read more

11 Jul 2016

1hr 7mins

Ranked #8

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EP 57: Dark News & Supporting Loved Ones

EP 57: Dark News & Supporting Loved Ones

In this episode, we discuss our reactions to and analysis of the Yanez verdict (killer of Philando Castile), the Grenfel... Read more

21 Jun 2017

1hr 5mins

Ranked #9

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EP 83: Thinking Sex, Radical (Queer) Theory and Politics

EP 83: Thinking Sex, Radical (Queer) Theory and Politics

For our second episode of Sex & Love month, Melody and Raechel talk about the essay "Thinking Sex: Notes for a Radic... Read more

13 Feb 2018

1hr 2mins

Ranked #10

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EP 53: Feminist Business, Art and More with GRL TRBL Founder Emerald Pellot

EP 53: Feminist Business, Art and More with GRL TRBL Founder Emerald Pellot

*soundcheck note: our interview with Emerald brings some city grit to your ears as Emerald was calling in from Harlem an... Read more

23 May 2017

54mins

Ranked #11

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EP 38: Holiday Stress, Burnout, & Self-Care

EP 38: Holiday Stress, Burnout, & Self-Care

Today we discuss stress, burnout and self-care. How do we, as activists/educators/family members, get through intense b... Read more

19 Dec 2016

1hr 6mins

Ranked #12

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Ep 34: Post-Election Emotions and Where We Go From Here

Ep 34: Post-Election Emotions and Where We Go From Here

Melody and Raechel reflect on how to navigate emotions (and judgement about emotions)in these early post-election days. ... Read more

14 Nov 2016

55mins

Ranked #13

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EP 110: Smart phones, mental health, & capitalism

EP 110: Smart phones, mental health, & capitalism

In this episode, we discuss research by Dr. Jean Twenge that show a striking correlation between smart phone use and dep... Read more

18 Dec 2018

1hr

Ranked #14

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EP 99: Borderlands, Immigration and Mobility

EP 99: Borderlands, Immigration and Mobility

In our final episode before summer break//gearing up for episode 100, we chat back y forth acerca de los theories of la ... Read more

28 Jun 2018

58mins

Ranked #15

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Episode 42: The Black Bloc, women’s march, and Violent vs. Non-Violent Resistance

Episode 42: The Black Bloc, women’s march, and Violent vs. Non-Violent Resistance

The title says it all!Plus special guest J on her thoughts as a POC and observer of the U.S. women's march *** Intro: "T... Read more

1 Feb 2017

1hr 10mins

Ranked #16

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Ep 24: The SEX WARS

Ep 24: The SEX WARS

In Episode 24, Melody and Raechel bring you a brief history and discussion of THE SEX WARS! What are the roots of the de... Read more

29 Aug 2016

1hr 3mins

Ranked #17

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EP 96: Rural Queer Worldmaking with Queer Appalachia/Electric Dirt

EP 96: Rural Queer Worldmaking with Queer Appalachia/Electric Dirt

CN: Discussions of suicide and addiction We talk to Mamone of the Queer Appalachia/Electric Dirt collective about the jo... Read more

29 May 2018

1hr 2mins

Ranked #18

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EP 74: Third World Feminisms with Aqdas

EP 74: Third World Feminisms with Aqdas

In this episode, Raechel and Melody chat with Aqdas, is a PhD student at the University of Maryland, studying postcoloni... Read more

31 Oct 2017

56mins

Ranked #19

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Episode 32: Being a Pregnant Feminist, Analyzing Online Harassment, & more with Dr. Dana Schowalter!

Episode 32: Being a Pregnant Feminist, Analyzing Online Harassment, & more with Dr. Dana Schowalter!

Melody and Raechel are joined by dear friend of the podcast, Dr. Dana Schowalter! Dana discusses her experience being a ... Read more

31 Oct 2016

1hr 8mins

Ranked #20

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Ep 82: Queer, Black, Political Sex Work with Zea Kendall

Ep 82: Queer, Black, Political Sex Work with Zea Kendall

For our first episode of Sex & Love month, Melody and Raechel talk to sex worker Zea Kenall about doing BDSM work as... Read more

1 Feb 2018

57mins

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