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Strong Female Lead

Have you ever wondered what goes into Netflix' category algorithms? Does it simply take a woman in glasses, a pant suit, and an achievable uphill battle to make it to their list of female empowerment movies? Join Comedian Tessa Davidson and Writer Tricia Donelan as they discuss the the Strong Female Leads of their favorite Movies and TV Shows. Friendships are tested, stereotypes are explored, and female badassery is applauded.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 1 hr 18 min
  • English
  • Jun 12, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

    S4 E5: Necro

    Tricia and Tessa talk about Necro from American Horror Stories.

  • S4 · E3
    Aug 10, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min

    S4 E3: Yellow Jackets - Part 2

    And here's the second part of our long lost Yellow Jackets episode! Rate - Review - Subscribe! IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • May 31, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min

    S4 E2: Yellow Jackets - Part 1

    As promised, we present to you our Yellow Jackets - Part 1 episode from last year! In this episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss the first 5 episodes of Season 1. Tricia is obsessed with the nostalgia of it all, Tessa empathizes with Misty...you know the drill :)

  • #23
    Jan 19, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min

    S3 E23: Promising Young Woman

    Join Tessa and Tricia as they discuss Promising Young Woman, starring Carey Mulligan. They both agree that Cassie is an SFL, but that's pretty much it. Also, Tessa has a theory on ghosts and women and Tricia dreams of being a spy/Elf Ambassador. Rate - Review - Subscribe! IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • S3 · E22
    Jan 12, 2022 · 55 min

    S3 E22: Happiest Season

    Did we miss it? Hopefully, everyone has a little extra holiday spirit and will indulge us with the Happiest Season starring our GOAT(?) Kristen Stewart??? Rate - Review- Subscribe! IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • Nov 17, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min

    S3 E21: Family Stone

    This week, Tessa and Tricia discuss The Family Stone. It's not a Thanksgiving movie but no one cares. We've got a "super liberal" boho family (a slightly cluttered home with books stacked on the nightstand). We've got a conservative (she wears suits and a tight bun). We've got a feminist (she wears a long sleeve shirt under a short sleeve shirt). And we've got Luke Wilson (being Luke Wilson) and Diane Keaton (being amazing as always). Also, Tessa is a winter fairy! You heard it here first. Follow SFL on all the socials! And remember to rate, review, and subscribe! IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • S3 · E20
    Oct 27, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min

    S3 E20: Halloween Kills

    Welcome back to Haddonfield,IL. In this weeks episode Tessa & Tricia revisit Halloween night 2018 and have A LOT to say in this XL episode of SFL.

  • S3 · E19
    Oct 20, 2021 · 1 hr 23 min

    S3 E 19: Halloween (2018)

    It's spooky season and this week Tessa & Tricia visit the sleepy town of Haddenfield, IL to check out the local lore of knife wielding man in a William Shatner mask vs a doomsday pepper turned final girl. We have so many fan theories, most of which involve large nets. Next week's film is Halloween Kills, in theaters now!

  • Oct 13, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min

    S3 E18: Clickbait

    On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss Clickbait - the super bingeable Netflix miniseries starring Zoe Kazan and Adrian Grenier. Follow SFL on all the socials! And remember to rate, review, and subscribe! IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • Sep 15, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min

    S3 E17: Fleabag

    SFL is BACK! On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss Fleabag, the brainchild of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, SFL icon. Fleabag is an SFL favorite and has come up during many an episode, but this week - it will finally get the attention it deserves. Follow us on all the socials! And remember to rate, review, and subscribe! IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • Jun 23, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min

    S3 E16: Pose

    LIVE.WORK.POSE. IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • Jun 16, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min

    S3 E15: But I'm A Cheerleader

    Tessa & Tricia are back this week with another GEM! But I'm a Cheerleader is a 1999 American satirical romantic comedy film that has converted SFL into HUGE FANS! Enjoy! Find us on socials! IG: StrongFemalePOD TW: SFL_Chicago

  • S3 · E14
    Jun 9, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min

    S3 Ep14: Million Dollar Baby

    Million Dollar Baby is a 2004 American sports drama film directed, co-produced, and scored by Clint Eastwood. NOT a movie about a women's struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to dominate a sport later in life. We have THOUGHTS and a special medical fact checking from Zach the Dr./Husband to the pod. Check us out on socials IG: StrongFemalePod TW: SFL_Chicago

  • Jun 2, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min

    S3 E13: She's the Man

    All rise - the Church of Latterday SFLs is now in service. This week, Tessa and Tricia are joined by a very special guest and superfan of the pod, Aram Ronaldo, to discuss She's the Man - the second installment of SFL's "You __ Like a Girl" series. Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

  • May 26, 2021 · 1 hr 35 min

    S3 E12: I, Tonya

    This week, Tessa and Tricia discuss I, Tonya. This movie is a must-see; you can't make this s&%t up. Plus, all the 90s feels and the use of Gillooly as a verb. Doesn't get any better than that. Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

  • Apr 28, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min

    S3 E11: Step UP

    Tessa & Tricia take it WAY BACK to 2006's epic Step UP! This is the last movie in our "So You Think You Can Dance" series and this episode like the movie begins with a first step. Enjoy! Follow us on social TW: @SFL_Chicago IG: @StrongFemalePOD

  • Apr 21, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min

    S3 E10: Black Swan (PT.2)

    This weeks episode on 2010's Black Swan is a CROSSOVER episode with our friends over at Movie Time! with Ang and Ari (@movietime_pod)! This episode is WILD but you've got to start from the beginning! Check out part one over on their feed below. Movie Time! with Ang and Ari: Black Swan-Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-time-with-ang-and-ari/id1525147855?i=1000517739622 Follow us on social! IG: @Strongfemalepod TW: SFL_Chicago

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