Disappointed with Homophobic Slur Use
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“I was really excited when I heard about this podcast, but completely turned off by their use of the f** word in the first episode. For a podcast centered on women’s experiences, and they discuss several instances of how women are treated “lesser than” in society, it was disconcerting that two heterosexual women would then use a gay slur when discussing the exchange between Carrie and Skipper in the pilot episode. Even for comedians, racial and homophobic slurs should be off limits.
That sort of cultural unawareness continues into the their discussion of the episode’s themes. There’s only two episodes out at the time of this review, so perhaps this will improve, but their comparison of the episode to today are limited strictly to their heterosexual cisgender lens.
I assumed the podcast would really critique Sex and the City through discussing race, class, sexuality, gender, etc., but discussion fails to be more than talking about exes and their version of “feminism” which is nothing more than mainstream white feminism. An unsavory comment lamenting third wave feminists who support porn was confusing. The same can be said for their snide comments regarding anal sex. Wait... Isn’t this a podcast about a sex-positive show? Every time the hosts say “women,” it is clear they are only talking about straight white women.
Even as a Sex and the City super-fan, I can’t bring myself to continue listening. It does not appear the hosts a wide enough world view (or sensitivity...) to really begin dissecting the heavy topics they want to unpack.”
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United States of America ·
05/23/19
More reviews of Couldn't Help But Wonder
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“Two hilarious, smart, candid ladies discussing my all-time fave show... with that 2019 edge and commentary! So worth listening to even if you’ve never seen Sex and the City! (No, seriously.)”
molls913413 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/19
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“I had been considering doing a SITC rewatch when this pod came to my attention because I follow Jamie Lee (read Weddiculous if you are getting married). I love hearing Jamie and Rose talk about their dating experiences, especially because I met my husband at 19 so I have basically 0 experience!...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
08/02/19
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“Love these gals so much. They do a great job of breaking down the show in all the ways it holds up in 2019 (not to mention the many ways it does NOT) well done”
PukeHansen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/19
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