Janine Brito

Comedian Janine Brito @Janinebrito talks the pushback against feminism, the absurdities of auditioning in Hollywood &amp; being fully prepared to date Nicki Minaj. She and Amanda do a splendid rendition of "I'm Every Woman".

Comedian Janine Brito @Janinebrito talks the pushback against feminism, the absurdities of auditioning in Hollywood &amp; being fully prepared to date Nicki Minaj. She and Amanda do a splendid rendition of "I'm Every Woman".

Marya E. Gates

Blogger Marya E Gates @oldfilmsflicker talks about the history of Hollywood cinema, the reasons the industry is currently problematic for women and what moviegoers can do to help female directors and screenwriters. She and Amanda theorize as to why on God's green earth so few women were nominated for the Oscar's this year (and why Selma got ripped off). 

Blogger Marya E Gates @oldfilmsflicker talks about the history of Hollywood cinema, the reasons the industry is currently problematic for women and what moviegoers can do to help female directors and screenwriters. She and Amanda theorize as to why on God's green earth so few women were nominated for the Oscar's this year (and why Selma got ripped off).

#AYearWithWomen creator Marya E. Gates

Satirical Women's Magazine Reductress @Reductress cofounders Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo talk creating media through a feminist lens and the blessings of working in comedy. Beth, Sarah and Amanda talk scaring their moms with their comedy. 

Satirical Women's Magazine Reductress @Reductress cofounders Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo talk creating media through a feminist lens and the blessings of working in comedy. Beth, Sarah and Amanda talk scaring their moms with their comedy.

Reductress Editors

Caitlin Stasey

Actress &amp; Rabble-rouser Caitlin Stasey @CaitlinStasey talks about her first memories of her sexuality and her experiences of intersectionality in Hollywood. She &amp; Amanda discuss beauty &amp; breasts at length. 

Actress &amp; Rabble-rouser Caitlin Stasey @CaitlinStasey talks about her first memories of her sexuality and her experiences of intersectionality in Hollywood. She &amp; Amanda discuss beauty &amp; breasts at length.

Comedian &amp; Actor D'Lo @DLocoKid talks the magic of queer artistry and how Hollywood is opening up for Transgender talent. He recounts tales of police discrimination, some of which are funnier than others. 

Comedian &amp; Actor D'Lo @DLocoKid talks the magic of queer artistry and how Hollywood is opening up for Transgender talent. He recounts tales of police discrimination, some of which are funnier than others.

D'Lo

Walidah Imarisha

Educator &amp; Writer Walidah Imarisha @WalidahImarisha parallels social justice movements to works of science fiction, speaks to the international support of #Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter &amp; #ICantBreathe and encourages a reshaping of our notion of justice. She and Amanda agree that sexism, racism &amp; homophobia stack up in America's long-standing system of repression. 

Educator &amp; Writer Walidah Imarisha @WalidahImarisha parallels social justice movements to works of science fiction, speaks to the international support of #Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter &amp; #ICantBreathe and encourages a reshaping of our notion of justice. She and Amanda agree that sexism, racism &amp; homophobia stack up in America's long-standing system of repression.

Joni Lefkowitz

Screenwriter Joni Lefkowitz @jonikat talks about her ABC Family show 'Chasing Life', her film 'Life Partners' and staying delusional in Hollywood. She and Amanda agree that third-wheeling is terrible. 

Screenwriter Joni Lefkowitz @jonikat talks about her ABC Family show 'Chasing Life', her film 'Life Partners' and staying delusional in Hollywood. She and Amanda agree that third-wheeling is terrible.

Activist &amp; Director Tani Ikeda @TaniAppleseed talk co-founding @imMEDIAteFilms to create radical sex education content for young women. She also talks moving &amp; shaking Hollywood in her own feminist ways. Activist &amp; Actress Madeline Harris @onepunkypixie talks her Anti-Rape campaign @MoreThanNo &amp; the efficacy of lighthearted PSA's about consent. (starts at :40 mark - trigger warning: discussions of sexual assault)

Activist &amp; Director Tani Ikeda @TaniAppleseed talk co-founding @imMEDIAteFilms to create radical sex education content for young women. She also talks moving &amp; shaking Hollywood in her own feminist ways. Activist &amp; Actress Madeline Harris @onepunkypixie talks her Anti-Rape campaign @MoreThanNo &amp; the efficacy of lighthearted PSA's about consent. (starts at :40 mark - trigger warning: discussions of sexual assault)

Feminist Filmmakers of LA

Brittani Nichols

Writer &amp; Performer Brittani Nichols @bishilarious talks about her ColorCreative.Tv pilot 'Words With Girls', the necessity of creating one's own content &amp; the blips of success in this wacky town. She and Amanda encourage LGBT actors to move out to Hollywood so that they can cast them in their productions!

Writer &amp; Performer Brittani Nichols @bishilarious talks about her <a href="http://ColorCreative.Tv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ColorCreative.Tv</a> pilot 'Words With Girls', the necessity of creating one's own content &amp; the blips of success in this wacky town. She and Amanda encourage LGBT actors to move out to Hollywood so that they can cast them in their productions!

Eliza Skinner

Writer &amp; Performer Eliza Skinner @elizaskinner talks about the current polarization of gender in media &amp; her fangirling out on Geena Davis. She and Amanda encourage listeners to build a feminist bubble around themselves! They also talk about porn &amp; 'sex sells'.

Writer &amp; Performer Eliza Skinner @elizaskinner talks about the current polarization of gender in media &amp; her fangirling out on Geena Davis. She and Amanda encourage listeners to build a feminist bubble around themselves! They also talk about porn &amp; 'sex sells'.

Comedian, Artists &amp; Activists in conversation about Feminism, Women's Rights, LGBT Rights &amp; Entertainment. Hosted by LA-Based Comedian Amanda May Gavlick.

Pulling It Together with Amanda G. Savage

Gaby Dunn

Writer &amp; comedian Gaby Dunn @gabydunn lets feminism color her work, anticipates The Matriarchy (only half-jokingly) &amp; has a DIY lease on life. She and Amanda talk introducing the fight for women's rights to their fathers. 

Writer &amp; comedian Gaby Dunn @gabydunn lets feminism color her work, anticipates The Matriarchy (only half-jokingly) &amp; has a DIY lease on life. She and Amanda talk introducing the fight for women's rights to their fathers.

Wrtier &amp; Producer Emily V Gordon @thegynomite talks about her new Comedy Central show and the big moments in life that make you who are. She and Amanda agree that loving relationships require respect &amp; courtesy. 

Wrtier &amp; Producer Emily V Gordon @thegynomite talks about her new Comedy Central show and the big moments in life that make you who are. She and Amanda agree that loving relationships require respect &amp; courtesy.

Emily V Gordon

Erin Gibson

Feminist comedian Erin Gibson @gibblertron talks about her entry into feminism, the 'can women have it all' question and how little pelvic thrusting there is in America. She and Amanda show their love for Planned Parenthood.  

Feminist comedian Erin Gibson @gibblertron talks about her entry into feminism, the 'can women have it all' question and how little pelvic thrusting there is in America. She and Amanda show their love for Planned Parenthood.

Melissa Stetten

Writer/Model Melissa Stetten @MelissaStetten talks about how her writing career legitimized her existence and her transcension of the 'dumb model' stereotype. She &amp; Amanda agree that a woman's looks do little to help in the process of self-discovery. 

Writer/Model Melissa Stetten @MelissaStetten talks about how her writing career legitimized her existence and her transcension of the 'dumb model' stereotype. She &amp; Amanda agree that a woman's looks do little to help in the process of self-discovery.

Jake Weisman

Comedian &amp; Feminist Jake Weisman @weismanjake talks misogyny in America, the #YesAllWomen and his love of cats. He and Amanda encourage everyone to speak openly about their sexuality. 

Comedian &amp; Feminist Jake Weisman @weismanjake talks misogyny in America, the #YesAllWomen and his love of cats. He and Amanda encourage everyone to speak openly about their sexuality.

SNL Alumna Mary Gross talks standing up for herself as a woman at Saturday Night Live in its early years, having a funny mother, and a remarkably feminine spirit. She &amp; Amanda agree that out of great sadness comes great comedy. 

SNL Alumna Mary Gross talks standing up for herself as a woman at Saturday Night Live in its early years, having a funny mother, and a remarkably feminine spirit. She &amp; Amanda agree that out of great sadness comes great comedy.

Mary Gross

Jessica McKenna

UCB Improvisor &amp; player on FOX's RIOT Jessica McKenna @jessrmckenna talks massages, peaking at age 18 &amp; rapping as a party trick. Amanda admits to scat singing in her free time.

UCB Improvisor &amp; player on FOX's RIOT Jessica McKenna @jessrmckenna talks massages, peaking at age 18 &amp; rapping as a party trick. Amanda admits to scat singing in her free time.

Kate Berlant

Kate Berlant @kateberlant talks about her fear of missing out, the power of a woman in corporate attire, and how much she talks to herself when she's alone. Amanda fans out a bit, commending her hypnotic &amp; unique performances. 

Kate Berlant @kateberlant talks about her fear of missing out, the power of a woman in corporate attire, and how much she talks to herself when she's alone. Amanda fans out a bit, commending her hypnotic &amp; unique performances.

Angela Trimbur

Actress and comedian Angela Trimbur @angelatrimbur recounts placing third in the Miss Teen Pennslyvania pageant, then Amanda asks questions from the Proust questionnaire.

Actress and comedian Angela Trimbur @angelatrimbur recounts placing third in the Miss Teen Pennslyvania pageant, then Amanda asks questions from the Proust questionnaire.

Aparna Nancherla

Aparna @aparnapkin muses about her charm, her shyness as a child &amp; her ideal dinner party. Amanda blabbers on about meditation.

Aparna @aparnapkin muses about her charm, her shyness as a child &amp; her ideal dinner party. Amanda blabbers on about meditation.

Beth Stelling

Beth Stelling @bethstelling and Amanda talk dating long distance, sibling relations and making people laugh. 

Beth Stelling @bethstelling and Amanda talk dating long distance, sibling relations and making people laugh.

Heather Pasternak

Heather takes the lead in this episode as she &amp; Amanda talk snooping, nudity and effeminate men. @hellopasternak

Heather takes the lead in this episode as she &amp; Amanda talk snooping, nudity and effeminate men. @hellopasternak

Esther Povitsky

Esther and Amanda talk hot chicks, Obamacare and Amy Poehler. @littleesther

Esther and Amanda talk hot chicks, Obamacare and Amy Poehler. @littleesther

Alice Wetterlund

Alice and Amanda discuss nice sweatpants, local feminism and monogamy. @alicewetterlund

Alice and Amanda discuss nice sweatpants, local feminism and monogamy. @alicewetterlund

Mo Welch

Mo Welch survived a middle school love saga and Amanda successfully avoids eye contact. @welchbelch

Mo Welch survived a middle school love saga and Amanda successfully avoids eye contact. @welchbelch

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