Kristen and Elizabeth are here to ruin your favorite things! Our two friends talk TV, movies, famous figures, and pop culture and try and reconcile our fandoms with being socially conscious people. Each episode will explore the racial, gender, and LGBT issues in some of the things we all love and if we still love them when all is said and done.
101 Available Episodes (101 Total)Average duration: 01:23:09
Jan 08, 2021
Bonus: The Roast of Ronald Reagan
01:31:54
Long time no see! In this very special bonus episode straight from our Patreon where we just dunk on Ronald Reagan for an hour. Kristen bring receipts, Liz drinks beer. Plus an announcement about the future of the podcast! (It's good news, we promise.)
Jan 19, 2020
Ep. 99. New Year, New Mess
00:45:46
Happy 2020, y'all! We're gearing up for a new year filled with new mess and problematic figures. In the meantime, we have a mini-episode to whet your appetite! This week we discuss four current events: the Warren/Sanders schism, #Oscarsstillsodamnwhite, Stephen King and his scarily ignorant tweet, and Megxit. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter: @podcastYFIP E-mail: problematicfavepodcast@gmail.com
Nov 14, 2019
Ep. 98. Election
01:35:32
We're headed into election series here in the US, and what better way to celebrate than with the 1999 film Election? How do we parse a film where we're supposed to recognize the people are flawed while still engaging with them? Why is Mr. M literally the worst teacher ever? We'll explore these things and more! Plus we discuss Hillary Clinton's descent into TERFdom. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter: @podcastYFIP E-mail: problematicfavepodcast@gmail.com
Nov 07, 2019
Ep. 97. Heathers
01:40:26
What's you damage, Heather? It's time to dive in to the 80s dark comedy Heathers! So just how does a movie about killing your classmates and attempting to blow up your school hold up in 2019? Find out! Plus we discuss Emma Watson's use of the word "self-partnered" to describe her current relationship status. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter: @podcastYFIP E-mail: problematicfavepodcast@gmail.com
Oct 17, 2019
Ep. 96. The Nightmare on Elm Street
01:26:51
It's time for the spooky episodes once again, and this week we're getting back to a classic horror film- The Nightmare On Elm Street! How does this movie hold up, including on classic horror tropes like killing the slut? We also discuss the ongoing Boycott Blizzard movement happening on social media right now.
This week on the podcast we're getting into the beloved BBC series, Downton Abbey! It's... a lot of classism, not gonna lie. But also a pretty healthy smattering of sexism and racism. Plus we talk about how Todd Phillips won't stop putting his foot in his mouth.
We're back with for ROUND TWO on everyone's favorite gaffe-prone Vice President/drunk uncle, Joe Biden! This time we head back into the ol' Biden Mines to talk about Biden's history with race, consumer credit companies, the 1994 Crime Bill and so much more! We also discuss the brownface scandal engulfing Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter: @podcastYFIP E-mail: problematicfavepodcast@gmail.com
Sep 12, 2019
Ep. 93. Democratic Darlings: Joe Biden (Pt.1)
01:22:25
We're back with our Democratic Darlings series talking about everyone's favorite gaffe-prone Vice President/drunk uncle, Joe Biden! We dig deep into the way-back machine to talk about Biden's role in the Anita Hill testimony, his opposition to busing in the '70s, and accusations of inappropriate touching from multiple women. Is Biden's seeming reluctance to apologize when called out a liability? Plus we discuss Jay-Z's new business deal with the NFL. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter: @podcastYFIP E-mail: problematicfavepodcast@gmail.com
Aug 15, 2019
Ep. 92. Amazon
01:25:33
This is a rough one y'all. This week we're talking about the ubiquitous online retailer Amazon! You've heard about worker strikes for fair wages, but what else is there? Also, fuck Jeff Bezos! Plus we return to everyone's favorite segment: Kristen drags Bernie Sanders. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter: @podcastYFIP E-mail: problematicfavepodcast@gmail.com
Aug 01, 2019
Ep. 92. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
01:51:40
Happee Birthae, Harry! This week we're celebrating our favorite wizard's 39th trip around the sun by diving into the third book in the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Has JK Rowling gotten any better about body shaming and diversity? Are the adults any less negligent? Let's find out! Plus we discuss what the hell is going on with Sen. Kamala Harris' college debt relief plan. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter: @podcastYFIP E-mail: problematicfavepodcast@gmail.com
Jan 08 | 01:31:54
Bonus: The Roast of Ronald Reagan
Jan 19 | 00:45:46
Ep. 99. New Year, New Mess
Nov 14 | 01:35:32
Ep. 98. Election
Nov 07 | 01:40:26
Ep. 97. Heathers
Oct 17 | 01:26:51
Ep. 96. The Nightmare on Elm Street
Oct 03 | 01:30:02
Ep. 95. Downton Abbey
Sep 21 | 01:34:09
Ep. 94. Democratic Darlings: Joe Biden (Pt. 2)
Sep 12 | 01:22:25
Ep. 93. Democratic Darlings: Joe Biden (Pt.1)
Aug 15 | 01:25:33
Ep. 92. Amazon
Aug 01 | 01:51:40
Ep. 92. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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