Even though "We're All Mad Here," the guest blog exploring mental illness in pop culture wrapped up today, we've got one more way to savor this excellent series. For this episode of Bitch Radio, I spoke with s.e. and Anna about "We're All Mad Here,"—what topics they didn't get a chance to address, tropes of mental illness in politics, and where they see hope for the future of depictions of mental illness. As you already know, Anna and s.e. are whip smart and this is an episode you don't want to miss! (Transcript of podcast available in .doc format). More after the jump!
Welcome back to another episode of Bitch Popaganda! Tune in as Mac, Andi, and Kelsey discuss the male objectification in the media, Fox's The New Girl, and the obsolescence of Miss Universe (and beauty pageants in general). Plus, Bitch faves!
For this episode of Bitch Radio, I spoke with Jennifer K. Stuller about the first-ever Geek Girl Con! Jennifer is no stranger to the podcast, she was on Read My Bitch this past February, and you probably remember her great blog series Grrrl on Film! Today we talked about the upcoming conference (Oct. 8-9 in Seattle), what to expect (besides me and Kelsey on a media literacy, criticism, and production panel, along with Maile Martinez and Anita Sarkeesian!), and just how geeky it'll be (two words: Labyrinth puppetmaster).
For this week's episode of Bitch Radio, I spoke with Bitch Media's Library Director, Ashley McAllister, about her blog post last week on the forthcoming children's book Maggie Goes on a Diet. Ashley and I discuss fat positive kids' books, some reactions to the book, and share some recommended reading. You can read Ashley's From the Library posts every week!
For the most recent issue of Bitch, I had the pleasure of interviewing Rebecca Yee, the former National Director and Senior EEO Counsel of Screen Actors Guild Affirmative Action & Diversity. As an industry insider and someone who directly works to advocate for diverse casting, Rebecca is an amazing resource when it comes to the role of consumers in media diversity, what representing the "American Scene" looks like, and the efficacy of rubrics like the Bechdel Test. Here's an excerpt of our conversation for this week's podcast. And to read our full interview, check out the latest issue of Bitch!
Welcome back to another episode of Bitch Popaganda! Tune in as Kjerstin, Kelsey, and Kristin discuss '90s nostalgia and Project Runway; then get whisked away to the movies to hear Andi, Jacob, and Kelsey's review of The Change-Up. Plus, Bitch faves!
We're sharing a piece from the Bitch Radio archives--Read My Bitch featuring Brittany Shoot (who guest-blogged The Biotic Woman on ecofeminism and No Kidding on being childfree) reading Anna Clark's "The Ambition Condition: Women, Writing, and the Issue of Success," from Loud (Issue #41). Read My Bitch is the podcast that features Bitch magazine readers reading out loud a meaningful article from the magazine archives and then talking about it. More after the jump, including how you can read yourBitch!
Welcome back to another episode of Bitch Popaganda! Tune in as Andi, Deb, and Kelsey discuss addiction in the media, Elisabeth Badinter in the New Yorker, and True Blood.
Earlier this week I wrote about Autry!, a Portland-based, goof-punk musician set to release her debut album A.U.T.R.Y.! on July 29th. Autry!'s unique musical style as well as the success of her personal blog Hello, My Poopies has helped her gain an impressive internet following that will no doubt continue to grow. I was lucky enough to sit down with Autry! and interview her about both her music and her growing internet presence. You can find Autry!'s music at Hello, My Poopsies,Myspace, and Youtube. A.U.T.R.Y.! will be available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. If you are in the Portland, OR area be sure to check out Autry!'s CD release party on July 29th at In Other Words Bookstore from 5 to 9pm, all ages.
For this episode of Bitch Radio, I spoke with Jennifer K. Stuller about the first-ever 
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