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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Jul 13, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
Hannah Montana: The Movie with Robert Evans and Sophie Lichterman
On this episode recorded live in Portland at Curious Comedy Theater, secret pop stars Jamie and Caitlin chat with special guests Robert Evans and Sophie Lichterman about Hannah Montana: The Movie. Here is the link to purchase "on-demand" tickets for the live stream of this show -- https://www.showclix.com/event/bechdel-test-with-robert-evans-on-demand Here's the Teen Vogue article we mention, "Miley Cyrus Faces Rightful Backlash in Light of Past Cultural Appropriation" by Michael Arceneaux -- https://www.teenvogue.com/story/miley-cyrus-rightful-backlash-past-cultural-appropriation Here's the episode of Teen Vogue's Pop Feminist, "How the Music Industry Profits Off People of Color" hosted by Sandra Song -- https://www.teenvogue.com/video/watch/how-the-music-industry-profits-off-people-of-color The YouTube video from As Told By Kenya that we reference is currently unavailable, but here is Kenya's channel -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfdQZXHsR1L2g4jDrMmVMTw (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @IWriteOK and @why_sophie_why on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 6, 2023 · 1 hr 52 min
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Caitlin Durante Gates and Jamie Loftus Gates solve the clues and unlock the secrets of National Treasure 2. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
Hairspray (2007) with Keah Brown
Teen dancers Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Keah Brown can't stop the beat while discussing Hairspray (2007). Buy Keah's novel The Secret Summer Promise, out now! https://www.levinequerido.com/the-secret-summer-promise (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @Keah_Maria on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2023 · 2 hr 5 min
The Perks of Being a Wallflower with Maya Williams
Wallflowers Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Maya Williams analyze The Perks of Being a Wallflower while driving through a tunnel! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @emmdubb16 on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP Here is the article from Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault, "Survivorhood Portrayed: The Perks of Being a Wallflower" -- https://www.ccasa.org/survivorhood-portrayed/ Here is more information about the allegations against Ezra Miller and Nicholas Braun, respectively -- https://www.thecut.com/article/ezra-miller-allegations.html and https://www.yourtango.com/news/nicholas-braun-accusations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Miss Juneteenth with Angelica Jade Bastién
Miss Bechdel Cast winners Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Angelica Jade Bastién examine Miss Juneteenth. Check out Angelica's piece - https://www.vulture.com/article/miss-juneteenth-is-a-gently-beautiful-film-worth-celebrating.html (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2023 · 2 min
Introducing: Wilder
Jack Kerouac but make it a girl with braids. Carrie Bradshaw, but without the sex, and also braids. An American Icon. An American Odyssey. American propaganda. Violently so, in some cases. Laura Ingalls Wilder is evergreen. For better or worse. Since the first Little House book was published in 1932, generations of readers have flocked to Laura’s cozy stories of the Ingalls family settling the Western frontier. The series inspired a TV show, pageants, and entire fashion lines. Behind this franchise is a woman who experienced almost a full century of American history. She’d made her first trips in a covered wagon, and eventually flew on a jet plane. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life and legacy remain as powerful, mesmerizing, controversial, and violent as the America she represents. In a country currently at odds with itself and its history could there be a better time for an exploration of this woman? Listen to Wilder on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wilder-112847598/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 8, 2023 · 1 hr 58 min
Showgirls with Crystal
This week, showgirls Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Crystal paint their fingernails and discuss Showgirls! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @crystalwillseeu on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse
Caitlin and Jamie's spidey senses started tingling, so we decided to unlock a Matreon episode on Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse! For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2023 · 2 hr 11 min
Lilo and Stitch with Lily Hi'ilani Okimura
It's Lilo & Stitch Day on the 'cast with special guest Lily Hi'ilani Okimura! Ohana means family! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. Follow Lily at @hiililylani on TikTok and @hiilanilily on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Sausage Party
HOT DOG! Jamie’s first book Raw Dog: A Naked History of Hot Dogs comes out on May 23rd, and to celebrate Caitlin and Jamie are revisiting feminist masterpiece Sausage Party. Pre order Jamie’s book here, and check out tour dates in a city near you starting May 22! https://linktr.ee/jamierawdog?fbclid=PAAaZ5jnn1dincNfd5DAF57ASyqDi4zJs12pyHwKjE1DChmg5XpEqx8rrFZ9g For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2023 · 2 hr 6 min
RRR with Ritesh Babu
This week we're celebrrrating Caitlin's birrrthday with an episode on RRR with special guest Ritesh Babu! Check out Ritesh's piece "RRR is an incredible action movie with seriously troubling politics" -- https://www.vox.com/23220275/rrr-netflix-tollywood-hindutva-caste-system-oscars-2023 (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @riteshwriter on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2023 · 1 hr 58 min
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with Mia Wong
Crouching Caitlin and Hidden Jamie join forces with their mentor and special guest Mia Wong to discuss Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @Itmechr3 on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
The Goonies with Sarah Marshall
On this episode recorded live in Portland at Curious Comedy Theater in February, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sarah Marshall chat about The Goonies! Bechdels never say die! Just a reminder that you can grab 'on-demand' tickets to access the stream of this live show at linktr.ee/bechdelcast (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @Remember_Sarah on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2023 · 2 hr 2 min
The Woman King with Oyeronke Oyebanji
This week, woman kings Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Oyeronke Oyebanji discuss The Woman King. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @OyeRonke_ on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
George of the Jungle
Jamie and Caitlin (of the Jungle) release this episode that they recorded live in San Francisco at SF Sketchfest about George of the Jungle! Watch out for that tree! And speaking of live shows, you can still grab 'on-demand' tickets to stream the live shows we recorded on 'The Goonies' with Sarah Marshall, and 'Hannah Montana: The Movie' with Robert Evans -- tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 6, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Super Marios Bros. (1993) with Abby Russell
Wahoo! Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Abby Russell fire up their Nintendos and discuss Super Mario Bros. (1993)! Lets-a go! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @ybbaaabby on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2023 · 1 hr 59 min
Buffaloed with Shelli Nicole
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shelli Nicole eat Buffalo wings, avoid debt collectors, and chat about Buffaloed. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @HiShelli on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 23, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
John Wick with Vanessa Guerrero
On this episode, secret assassins Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero check in to the Continental and chat about John Wick. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @nessguerrero on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
Emma. (2020)
This week, we are unlocking a Patreon (aka Matreon) episode on Emma. (2020). For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
A Goofy Movie with Dani Fernandez and La'Ron Readus
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guests Dani Fernandez and La'Ron Readus stand out above the crowd on this episode on A Goofy Movie. Ah-hyuck! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @msdanifernandez and @Readus_101 on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante, and @jamieloftusHELP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.