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A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions.

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This week's Material Concerns will go down in history as the worst audio we've ever had on the pod and for that, I (Coach) must apologize. Tune in for a convo about Halloweekend, broken computers, Yaga, Philip Glass and BIG BREAKTHROUGHS.

Support Ma... more

This week, in the spirit of Halloween, we’re re-releasing an episode from our first season of Material Girls: Goblin Mode x the Abject with guest expert McKayla Coyle.

As you may remember, in 2022, Oxford English Dictionary’s Word of the Year was th... more

For this week's Material Concerns, Hannah and Marcelle are left to their own devices! Enjoy the first segment, A Nice Long Check-In, followed by Book Lewk (a newer segment named by patron Darcy K-E)! Go to Part II for more!!

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Today we’re bringing you a special re-release of an episode that’s dear to our hearts: Dirty Dancing x Nostalgia with Andrea Warner, originally released on May 14, 2024. Andrea had just published her book The Time of My Life, a deep dive into the 198... more

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Recent Guests

McKayla Coyle
Writer, Literary Hub engagement editor, and author of Goblin Mode
Literary Hub
Episode: Re-Release: Goblin Mode x the Abject with McKayla Coyle
Andrea Warner
Author of The Time of My Life; pop culture critic
Author; Pop This; Vancouver
Episode: Re-Release: Dirty Dancing x Nostalgia with Andrea Warner
Gaby Iori
Replacement Coach referenced in opening segments
Replacement Coach (as described in intro)
Episode: Material Concerns: The Complainasode Pt. I
Marshall Watson
Marshall Watson, pronouns he-him, works in communications for non-profit organizations in British Columbia; musician
Non-profit communications; musician
Episode: Nirvana x The Culture Industry with Marshall Watson
John Batt
Historian and social media/education commentator behind Canada.gov.ca
Canada.gov.ca
Episode: Heated Rivalry x Canadiana with John Batt
Coach Rehack
Guest speaker providing mentorship perspective
Episode: Material Concerns: Desperate to Understand Pt. I
Zena Sharman
Essayist and nonfiction writer; author and expert on the film's production and labor history
Episode: 9 to 5 x Labour Feminism with Zena Sharman
Zoe Mix
Guest expert on Wuthering Heights
Episode: Wuthering Heights x The Promise of Happiness with Zoe Mix
Helen Zaltzman
Expert in linguistic etymology.
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Episode: Daddy: A Live Show with Helen Zaltzman and Martin Austwick

Hosts

Hannah McGregor
Host of Material Girls; long-running co-host known for rigorous, theory-driven pop culture commentary.
Marcelle Kosman
Co-host offering feminist, historical, and critical theory perspectives on culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • The best podcast!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    dish
    22 days ago
  • Best podcast ever

    Not a single review this past week?? Blasphemy by absentia! Good thing it took me a million years before writing this review. Can I update my review every week? That would be weird.

    Material girls is my preferred way to hear of and learn about pop cultural things! More! I want more! Thank you, Material Girls <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seejanethrow
    United States2 months ago
  • Yummm

    This podcast feeds my soul. The discernment that Hannah and Marcelle bring to pop culture helps me to embrace my radical side.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    magickal.venom
    United States2 months ago
  • I love this podcast!!

    I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to review this podcast because it is my absolute favorite and brings me so much joy and knowledge! The content is so interesting and funny and I also just love the dynamic of the whole team. I have gotten so many book/tv/music recommendations from them that I can’t even remember what was recommended by my real life friends versus my podcast friends. Paying for the Patreon is also so worth it! I’m a history teacher and I dream to one day figure out how to in... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tali LB
    United States4 months ago
  • Rock on!

    Listening to Material Girls is like getting a burnt CD in 2004 from your cool friend. There’s some bangers that you recognize (Foucault! Said! Butler!) but it’s mostly obscure B-sides and indie artists that blow your mind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PacificSiren
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Long-running, trusted show with thoughtful critique and accessible delivery.
A few reviews note strong positive engagement but occasional critiques of perceived ideological stance.
Smart, funny, and deeply insightful—theoretical depth with real-world relevance.
Some listeners feel the discussions can be dense but rewarding for those willing to engage with theory.
Brings academic rigor to pop culture in a relatable, entertaining way.
Consistently high-quality analysis; fans cite the dynamic between hosts as a core strength.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Re-Release: Goblin Mode x the Abject with McKayla Coyle
Q: Can you give me like a top three, top ten if you got them? I just give you some Goblin tips.
Coyle recommends checking in on whether you are comfortable, noticing nature nearby, and asking why aspects of yourself feel embarrassing or unacceptable in public. They emphasize that Goblin Core does not require buying things or changing your lifestyle.
Re-Release: Goblin Mode x the Abject with McKayla Coyle
Q: Can you tell us how you came across Goblin Mode?
Coyle recalls seeing the Julia Fox meme or a riff on it, including a joke about apologizing to a judge for going Goblin Mode. At first it seemed funny and inconsequential, but later became central to their work.
The Vampire Podcast: Audience Q&A
Q: Do you have stats on how many listeners were tuning in without having watched the show?
The hosts acknowledge that a very large portion of listeners may not have watched the show, celebrating the phenomenon as a different, valid way to engage with the material and noting it as a sign of the podcast's reach.
The Vampire Podcast: Audience Q&A
Q: Do we get much of Daniel from his own point of view, or is he always mediated by others?
Daniel's perspective is largely mediated, especially after he becomes a vampire and falls under Armand's sway; the episode considers opening and closing scenes where Daniel shows glimpses of an unmediated self, but most of his narration remains filtered through others.
The Vampire Podcast: Audience Q&A
Q: Why didn't the show update Lestat's music genre—wouldn't a modern genre better fit the character?
They discuss Lestat's arc as a long-running, multi-era performer, noting a shift toward pop in the narrative and imagining contemporary influences like Euro-pop, Rosalia-inspired multi-genre approaches, and the possibility of a Eurovision-style spectacle.

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Scholarly yet lively explorations of pop culture, blending critical theory, feminist perspectives, and media history with accessible humor. Regularly analyzes films, TV, and cultural phenomena through theory and interdisciplinary lenses, linking the objects of today to broader historical and political contexts. Notable for bringing academic rigor to mainstream topics, engaging banter between hosts, and a commitment to making complex ideas feel approachable for a broad audience. A good fit for listeners who enjoy thoughtful critique paired with personality-driven conversation and references to theory in everyday cultural moments.

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Recent guests on Material Girls include:

1. McKayla Coyle
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4. Marshall Watson
5. John Batt
6. Coach Rehack
7. Zena Sharman
8. Zoe Mix

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