The Bechdel Cast

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The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.

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Nov 19, 2020 · 1 hr 43 min
Lolita (1962)
Join Jamie and Caitlin as they unlock a Matreon episode about Stanley Kubrick’s 1962 movie Lolita in anticipation of Jamie’s new project, Lolita Podcast, which starts airing November 23! Trigger warning: discussion of sexual abuse. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow@BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
Saved! with with Ellie Brigida and Leesa Charlotte
Caitlin and Jamie chat with Ellie Brigida and Leesa Charlotte of Sweetbitter Podcast about Saved! Exclamation point! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @elliebrigida and @leesacharlotte of @sweetbitterpod on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2020 · 1 hr 57 min
Flubber
On this episode, Jamie and Caitlin bounce their way into an important analysis of Flubber. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow@BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2020 · 1 hr 48 min
Pan's Labyrinth with Aristotle Acevedo
Caitlin, Jamie, and our very own Bechdel Cast producer, Aristotle Acevedo, venture into the labyrinth of the Faun to analyze Pan's Labyrinth. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @aristacos on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2020 · 1 hr 47 min
Us with Korama Danquah
Jamie, Caitlin, special guest Korama Danquah AND each of their scary dopplegangers gather together to discuss Us. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @koramadrama on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2020 · 2 hr 1 min
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night with Anna Hossnieh
This week, Caitlin and Jamie and special guest Anna Hossnieh walk home alone at night... together... to talk about A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @annahossniehon Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2020 · 1 hr 46 min
The Descent with D'arby Rose
Jamie and Caitlin and special guest D'arby Rose descend into an uncharted cave to examine The Descent. Check out these articles about the representation of disability in film: "What's so Scary About Disability" by Laura Elliott: https://medium.com/the-establishment/whats-so-scary-about-disability-98b05a5c2dab, "Don't Look to the Movies to Learn About Disability" by Kristen Lopez: https://psmag.com/news/dont-look-to-the-movies-to-learn-about-disability (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @darbleezy on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2020 · 1 hr 43 min
Parasite with Grace Jung
Caitlin and Jamie descend into a secret basement with special guest Grace Jung to discuss Parasite. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @aechjay on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2020 · 1 hr 47 min
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Jamie and Caitlin take a trip to Jamaica with special guest Kenice Mobley to discuss How Stella Got Her Groove Back. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @kenicemobley on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
Death Becomes Her
This week, Caitlin and Jamie drink some rejuvenating potion and unlock a Matreon bonus episode on Death Becomes Her! Links for language to use and void surrounding mental illness and disability: https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/mental-illnesses-terms-to-use-terms-to-avoid/ and https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/06/casual-ableist-language/ (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2020 · 1 hr 27 min
Ghost World with Julie Klausner
Jamie and Caitlin take an out-of-service bus to Ghost World with special guest Julie Klausner, featuring a segment with Princess Weekes! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @julieklausner and @WeekesPrincess on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 3, 2020 · 1 hr 57 min
Inception
Caitlin and Jamie go into an episode within an episode within an episode to analyze Inception. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2020 · 1 hr 35 min
Fried Green Tomatoes with Francesca Fiorentini
This week, Jamie and Caitlin invite special guest Francesca Fiorentini over for some non-cannibal BBQ and a discussion about Fried Green Tomatoes. Check out this article about the film: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kateaurthur/fried-green-tomatoes-lesbian-classic (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @franifio on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2020 · 1 hr 48 min
Frozen II with Ali Nahdee
Follow Caitlin and Jamie into the unknown on this episode about Frozen II with special guest Ali Nahdee, founder of the Aila Test, which examines the representation of Indigenous women in media. More about the Aila Test here! https://the-aila-test.tumblr.com/about (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @AliNahdee on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
I, Tonya
It's Jamie's birthday and we're unlocking a past Patreon (aka Matreon) episode about her favorite movie, I, Tonya! Happy Birthday, Jamie! (This episode contains spoilers) Content warning: physical and emotional abuse. Links for language to use and void surrounding mental illness and disability: https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/mental-illnesses-terms-to-use-terms-to-avoid/ and https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/06/casual-ableist-language/ For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 6, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
Secretary with Ashley Ray
Please step into our office as Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Ashley Ray examine Secretary. Content warning: self harm, physical and sexual assault. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @theashleyray on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2020 · 2 hr 2 min
Cheetah Girls with Korama Danquah
Cheetah Girls Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Korama Danquah get together to sing about the Disney Channel Original Movie, Cheetah Girls. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @koramadrama on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 23, 2020 · 1 hr 58 min
Space Jam with Princess Weekes
Welcome to the Space Jam (Bechdel Cast), it's your chance, do your dance (listen to special guest Princess Weekes) at the Space Jam! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @WeekesPrincess on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2020 · 1 hr 41 min
The Witch with Jana Schmieding
This vveek, vve dissect The VVitch vvith the vvonderful Jana Schmieding! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @janaunplgd of @WomanOfSizePod on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
Set It Off with Jourdain Searles
Jamie and Caitlin and special guest Jourdain Searles set it off this week with an episode on Set It Off. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @jourdayen of @badromancepod on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.