Synopsis
"Jessica & Solange Take Down The Patriarchy" (aka, "I Loved This But On Second Thought It's Kinda Bullshit"), hosted by Jessica Cabot and Solange Castro, is a feminist deconstruction of movies/TV Shows/Books that the hosts once loved, but realize contain problematic and stereotypical representations of women. Jessica Cabot is the writer and creator of the Lisa Kudrow produced web series "Shitty Boyfriends." Solange Castro, a standup comic and playwright, wrote the play, "Changes In The Mating Strategies of White People." They both hope to help improve the portrayal of women in media through this podcast.
Episodes
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![Episode 30 - Solange and Jen enter the Twilight Zone]()
Episode 30 - Solange and Jen enter the Twilight Zone
16/04/2019 Duration: 58minWe're talking about "The Comedian," the first episode of the Jordan Peele Twilight Zone reboot. What's the deal with the mythology behind stand up comedians? (Seinfeld voice)Does being a "content creator" mean you have to give it up all up, including your personal safety and privacy if you're a woman? And finally, our Take Action this week: support comedian Angelina Spicer's comedy special and documentary on Kickstarter about postpartum depression.
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![Episode 29 - The Breaker Upperers and Female Buddy Comedies]()
Episode 29 - The Breaker Upperers and Female Buddy Comedies
28/03/2019 Duration: 59minSolange and Jen discuss the Netflix' New Zealand female buddy comedy, "The Breaker Upperers" created by Jackie Van Beek and Madeleine Sami that celebrates friendship and Celine Dionne. Solange and Jen also cover the concept of a "nemesis," Beto's tone-deaf statements on child-rearing and living in a world designed by a woman.
