Episodes
Published 03/14/24
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Summer Farah finally pass the Béchamel Test while discussing Julie & Julia.  Check out Summer's website at summerfarah.com and buy her book, I could die today & live again, at https://www.gameoverbooks.com/store/p/i-could-die-today-and-live-again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/14/24
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Emily Heller discreetly go to their colleague's apartment to discuss... The Apartment.  Follow Emily at @mremilyheller on Instagram, and check out What Is...? A Jeopardy Podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/07/24
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Bridget Todd gather at the local hair salon restaurant and discuss B*A*P*S! Follow Bridget at @bridgetmarieindc on Instagram and @BridgetMarie on Twitter, and learn more about the Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Translational Advanced Research (STAR) Center at https://hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialty-care/rheumatology/sarcoidosis  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/29/24
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shelli Nicole go to a graduation party and discuss Can't Hardly Wait! Don't forget to check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for details + tickets for our Shrektanic Tour in the UK this May! Follow Shelli on IG at @ayoshelli and Substack at www.hishelli.net  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/22/24
Attention UK listeners! We're going on tour this spring in London, Manchester, Oxford, Edinburgh, and more to be announced... with iconic Bechdel Cast favorites, SHREK and TITANIC! Tickets are going fast, get em now! Tickets here: https://linktr.ee/bechdelcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/15/24
We're releasing an episode a day early this week because it's Valentine's Day (the day) and it's Valentine's Day (the movie). Next Bechdel Cast Tour is in the UK in May! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/14/24
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Khadija Mbowe learn some new dance moves and discuss Save the Last Dance. Follow Khadija at @khadija.mbowe on IG and TikTok, @KhadijaMbowe on YouTube, and check out @operatikaevents on IG   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/08/24
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maya Williams take a break from the flashing lights and paparazzi to discuss Beyond the Lights. Follow Maya at @emmdubb16 on IG and Twitter, visit eir website at https://www.mayawilliamspoet.com, and buy their new book, Refused a Second Date, at https://www.smallharborpublishing.com/books/refused-a-second-date  We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast! See...
Published 02/01/24
This week, Gone Jamie and Gone Caitlin chat with special gone guest Princess Weekes to discuss Gone Girl! Check out Princess's video essay we mentioned, "True Crime & The Theater of Safety" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec7o2uJeFDE&t=1s | "Survivors of Vallejo 'Gone Girl' case respond after police apologize for calling them liars" - https://abc7news.com/gone-girl-kidnapping-aaron-quinn-denise-huskins-vallejo-police-department/10759218/ | "who's afraid of amber heard?" -...
Published 01/25/24
On this episode, we chat with special guest Kiran Deol about May December. Follow Kiran on Instagram and Twitter at @shitfromkiran  We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 01/18/24
This week, Caitlin and Jamie are ready for their close-ups as they discuss Sunset Boulevard. We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 01/11/24
Jamie and Caitlin are kicking off 2024 with a very *Shrekian* episode on Shrek Forever After! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast!  Also, check out Caitlin's upcoming screenwriting classes at...
Published 01/04/24
There's no full episode this week, but don't forget about our upcoming tour! We're doing live shows in early February in San Francisco, Sacramento, Dallas, Austin, and San Diego! Grab tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast! Also, check out Caitlin's upcoming screenwriting classes at caitlindurante.com/classes, and buy Jamie's books, Raw Dog -- https://read.macmillan.com/lp/raw-dog-by-jamie-loftus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/28/23
We're closing out the year with an episode on The Color Purple (1985) with special guest Ashley Ray! Check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for info about our upcoming tour! Also, here's Princess Weekes's piece we mentioned in The Mary Sue, "Remembering The Color Purple as a Queer Story" - https://www.themarysue.com/remembering-the-color-purple-as-a-queer-story/ (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @theashleyray on...
Published 12/21/23
Welcome to this week's LIVE episode on It's a Wonderful Life, recorded in LA at Dynasty Typewriter! Thanks for helping us raise money for ANERA and PCRF. Also, Please check out linktr.ee/BechdelCast for tickets to Santa University on December 21, and our upcoming tour in February 2024!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/14/23
This week, we’re spotlighting We The Unhoused, a show created and hosted by Los Angeles unhoused writer and activist Theo Henderson — the only podcast created by the unhoused, for the unhoused, dispelling the myths that encourage housed people to see the unhoused as a monolith. Check out the podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-unhoused/id1490017575 and https://www.wetheunhoused.com/. Enjoy!   Follow @wetheunhoused on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 12/07/23
Hi, The Bechdel Cast fans! Here's a preview of a new podcast, We the Unhoused — Created by Theo Henderson with the goal of uplifting voiceless citizens. The show provides an intimate look at the unhoused experience that began while Theo was living on the streets of LA for over eight years.  Listen here and subscribe to We the Unhoused on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/06/23
On this episode, special guests Natasha Scott-Reichel and Justine Kay of the podcast '2 Black Girls, 1 Rose' join for a chat about The Preacher's Wife. On this episode, Jamie and Caitlin write special guest Jesse David Fox into existence so they can all discuss Ruby Sparks! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @2blackgirls1rose on Instagram.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/30/23
This week, Caitlin and Jamie are joined by special guest S.A. Lawrence-Welch for a discussion on the documentary Reel Injun! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @lawrencewelchnw on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/23/23
Join Jamie and Caitlin LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles for a show about It's a Wonderful Life! We're also livestreaming the show, so you can watch from anywhere! It's all happening on Sunday, December 10th at 4pm PT 50% of proceeds from the show will be donated to ANERA and PCRF #freepalestine Grab your tickets at linktr.ee/BechdelCast or https://www.squadup.com/events/the-bechdel-cast-its-a-wonderful-life  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/17/23
This week steel hosts Jamie and Caitlin plus steel special guest Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins discuss Steel Magnolias (1989).  (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @ashleyblaine on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/16/23
On this episode recorded live in Portland, Caitlin and Jamie *say everything* about the movie Say Anything. Here's the link for the 'You Must Remember This' series on Polly Platt: https://www.youmustrememberthispodcast.com/episodes/2020/7/pollyplattarchive28  (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/09/23
On this episode, Jamie and Caitlin write special guest Jesse David Fox into existence so they can all discuss Ruby Sparks! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @jessedavidfox on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/02/23
Caitlin and Jamie are led into the woods by Chelsey Weber-Smith (American Hysteria) to discuss The Blair Witch Project! Jamie insists she didn’t throw the map in the river. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @chelseywebersmith on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/26/23