Twisted Sisterds

Join Amanda, Becky, and Nicole this week for the July (or maybe August?) Twisterds Movie Club discussion about the 2022 Michelle Yeoh movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once. After a tangent about types of wine, the conversation turned to the significance of the use of Mandarin and Cantonese, love for Stephanie Hsu and Jamie Lee Curtis (and Ke Huy Quan!), and then derailed again with talk of mustard.     You can hear past guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.

Join Amanda, Becky, and Nicole this week after nearly two months for a discussion about Irish whiskey, the dos and don'ts of septum piercing care, why drivers ed is cool, and Twisted Sisterds sex ed.     You can hear past guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds   Follow us on Instagram @twistedsisterds   Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/sisterdspodcast     Twisted Sisterds is now part of the Wild Goose GooseCast Network, a networ

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about a cocktail with no name, Andrew Garfield, and taking a podcast break because Becky is taking on two big projects at once. Then Becky talks with Asha Dahya about how Evengelicalism is conservative in the US (and not so much in Australia), how California's Prop 8 and Hobby Lobby got her thinking about abortion and religion, and why we should retire the terms "pro-life" and "pro-choice."       Follow Asha and her work on Instagram and Twitter @ashadahya and on her website ashadahya.com.   Find resources and information about how to get involved with the work of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice at rcrc.org.     You can hear previous guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds T

For this month's installment of the Twisterds Movie Club, Amanda and Becky talk about the 2016 George Takei and Lea Salonga musical, Allegiance. You can watch this story inspired by George Takei's family's experiences during the Japanese American internment in the 1940s through a free trial of Broadway HD on Amazon Prime or a rental on broadwayondemand.com.   By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about a ridiculous urgent notice, the importance of labor unions, and queer people to the rescue all while discussing two "Am I the Asshole" posts. It's our monthly phoned in episode.     You can hear past guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds   Follow us on Instagram @twistedsisterds   Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/sisterdspodcast     Twisted Sisterds is now part of the Wild Goos

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and then with Rob Swinton about Ghost Zombie Jesus Day, what being bisexual does and doesn't mean for your committed relationship, and how leading with their queerness brought them to where they are today...and to this podcast episode.   Check out Rob's podcast Bi Now and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @BiNowPod     You can hear Rob answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk with Lavender about misconceptions about autism, how Anne in Anne with an E is incredibly autistic, and why Autism Acceptance Month is better than Autism Awareness Month.   Check out Lavender's Facebook post from the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month.   Becky's Fangirling: None to Run program Amy Down's story of surviving the Oklahoma City bombing.     You can hear Lavender answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet

For this month's installment of the Twisterds Movie Club, Amanda and Becky talk about the 2022 Disney/Pixar coming of age movie, Turning Red.    By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds   Follow us on Instagram @twistedsisterds   Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/sisterdspodcast   Twisted Sisterds is part of the Wild Goose GooseCast Network, a n

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk with Melissa Murray about her winding path from being on a chastity abstinence drama team to finding her place in teaching and then navigating teaching during a pandemic.    Mentioned in this episode: Lentil beer from Rebellion Brewery in Regina, Saskatchewan God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney     You can hear Melissa answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds   Follow us on Instagram @twisted

Join Amanda and Becky this week as they talk about shifting social energy, adventures in fermenting, finding yourself in Star Trek Discovery, and a boomer who needs to f*** off. It's a discussion of a recent high point and a low point in feminism.     You can hear past guests answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the content of the episodes.   Tweet at us @TwistedSisterds   Follow us on Instagram @twistedsisterds   Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/sisterdspodcast     Twisted Sisterds is now pa

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about how NPR is disappointing (we'll miss you, Sam!) and the awesomeness of Thunder Force. Then, join Becky as she talks with Tanner Conklin about the politics of the liquor business in Oklahoma, how a hair stylist who specialized in mullets started her own liquor brand, and how the lady preying mantis is the moment.   Ask your local liquor store to stock Slight Spirits and help to support a woman owned brand.   Follow Slight Spirits and Tanner on all the socials @slightspirits and at the website slightspirits.com.       You can hear Tanner answer our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podca

Welcome to the March installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. After opening discussion about library conferences via Zoom, where in the library where Nicole works are COVID tests being done (spoiler: they're not), a blonde siamese cat, and the lesbian witches who live down the alley, Nicole and Becky discussed the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing.   There were many critiques and some praise culminating in a rant about the US healthcare system. Whether you love or loathe the movie, we think this discussion will give you plenty to ponder.   By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star r

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about their Exmo overlaps, speaking German with a heavy French accent, and tick, tick...BOOM! And then stay around for a compilation of some of our favorite answers to our Question Time bonus episode questions.   1) Gizele Monáe - Episode 106 2) Ally Henny - Episode 121 3) Mandisa Thomas - Episode 142 4) Shamiek Williams - Episode 105 5) Tamara Nelson - Episode 104 6) Gizele Monáe - Episode 106 7) Gilbert Ateh - Episode 107 8) Mandisa Thomas - Episode 142 9) Gilbert Ateh - Episode 107 10) Shamiek Williams - Episode 105   You can hear the full bonus episodes of each of these featured guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing ou

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about Gene Demby vs Sam Sanders, decolonizing your diet, and #blackcosplay while sharing some of the Black creators they are watching and listening to right now.   Mentioned in this episode: Podcasts BOOM Lawyered It's Been a Minute Code Switch The Nod   YouTube Cydnee Black Margaret Angel Kabir Considers Sincerely, Shiloh T1J TheLyfeofaFreeSpirit F.D Signifier Kat Blaque Evelyn From The Internets pixieluv My Thoughts Will Probably Offend You Jonni Shreve Briannah Jewel Amal Jama-Williams NOT THE GOOD GIRL All Things Iceland NotYourMommasHistory   TikTok Nelson Holland (fatblackandgettinit) Kween werK   Instagram MagicButReal (reenactorsofcolor) Marvin-Alonzo Greer (magthehistorian) bryant terry   Twitter Michael W. Twitty (KosherSoul)     You can hear bonus episodes of past guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds

Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Rev. Katey Zeh about being kicked out of every part of the Baptist Church, accompanying people before, during, and after the experience of abortion, and how being called out is a gift. Get her thought provoking and accessible book, A Complicated Choice: Making Space for Grief and Healing in the Pro-Choice Movement, on February 15, 2022.   Follow Rev. Zeh at all the places: kateyzeh.com Twitter: @kateyzeh Insta: @kateyzeh Facebook: katey.zeh   Mentioned in this episode: Renee Bracey Sherman National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) Crying in H Mart Maangchi on YouTube       You can hear previous guests (we'll get Katey next time we have her on) answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group

Welcome to the February installment of the Twisterds Movie Club. This month, Nicole, Becky, and founding cohost Amanda HAD to talk about Encanto. Watch the movie (maybe even multiple times) and then join us for this long episode with discussions of food allergies, "Disney Green", the validity of all forms of femininity presentation, and how white women need to shut up and listen to the stories and histories from other cultures.   Check out Amanda's Fangirling: Encanto Casitaposting Facebook group   Shout out to friend of the podcast, Ally Henny, for the term "people of pallor."   By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharin

*Quick Note: We are taking the month of January off, so this will be our last episode until February.*   Welcome to the third episode of what we're calling Twisterds Advent. In this episode, Nicole, Becky, and their friend Reuben Hood talk about fishbowl drinks, a mumble rapper, Tommy Chong, and Pitch Perfect on their many tangents while discussing the 1977 Jim Henson classic, Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas. It's a wild ride with a few cameos from Reuben's family.   By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsis

Welcome to the second episode of what we're calling Twisterds Advent. This week Nicole and Becky, along with their friend Jenn Flynn-McCormick about being emo 12 year olds, the good and bad (mostly bad) of human nature, and why Michael Caine made The Muppet Christmas Carol the best adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella.   Another adaptation worth watchin is Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol. For more info about Sleeping Beauty, check out this episode of Once Upon a Disney.   By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com

Welcome to the first episode of what we're calling Twisterds Advent. This week Nicole and Becky, along with their friend Sean Ozee, talk about the actors they pretend don't exist and Sean gets nerdy about the specifics of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. And then, after discussing the movie, they re-imagine it with a more Twisterds Test passing set of characters.   By becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds you can listen to bonus Twisterds Movie Club episodes and prior guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the con

This week Nicole and Becky were going to review another subreddit but ended up talking about holiday stress, why the movies Love, Actually and Die Hard should be watched in sequence, the suckiness of student loans privatized healthcare in the US.   Check out the things we mentioned: "Interesting" recipes by B. Dylan Hollis Tarot and Tequila Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Overhaul   You can hear bonus episodes of past guests answering our 10 nerdy and ridiculous questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.   If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or drop a comment on our Facebook page, or better yet, head over to Patreon and become a $1 or more subscriber to join the Twisterds Tavern private FB group. We always enjoy sharing our magick.   Subscribe and drop us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.   Support us at patreon.com/twistedsisterds to join our private FB group the Twisterds Tavern, get Sisterds swag, and even shape the cont