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Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast

Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host
Stranger Things
Euphoria
XO Kitty
Johnny Kavanaugh
Feminism
House Of the Dragon
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Heated Rivalry
Off Campus
Barry's Bay
Will Byers
Shannon Lynch
Mind Flayer
Conrad Fisher
Patriarchy
Rhaenyra Targaryen
Garrett Graham
Hockey
Pop Culture
Spark Of the Everflame

Femme & Furious is a feminist pop culture podcast for women and LGBTQIA+ folks who want a feminist spin on beloved TV, books, and blockbuster franchises. If you devour BookTok romances, spiral over Emily Henry releases, and still show up for Marvel while side-eyeing the gender politics...welcome. You’re in the right space, babe! We ask the big questions: Is this empowering? Why are we still reward... more

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Latest Episodes

Summary: Long Live the Queen. Diem Bellator is the new crown of Lumnos, but that doesn't immediately grant her powers. Diem enters the world of the Descended, where she begins to learn more about her magic as she builds a growing relationship with a ... more

Summary: House of the Dragon continues to deliver banger after banger, and the trend continues with Unbowed and Unbent. We have mommy issues galore, Westerosi abortion advocacy, and the continual exploration of what the moral responsibility of mother... more

Summary: Welcome to a brand new episode series. Fast 5 (you know we LOVE a Fast & Furious pun here) is a new monthly segment featuring 5 recommendations! This month we're diving into the Super Sorry podcast, Elle on Amazon Prime, Heartstopper Movie o... more

Summary: What better time to be radicalized to injustice than when you accidentally, intentionally, inherit the crown of Lumnos? Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole ends with not one but two big plot twists: Diem is descended, and Auralie is alive. I... more

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Capri Campeau
Content creator focusing on bi awareness and queer advocacy; co-host of A Little Queer Podcast
Capri Campeau / A Little Queer Pod
Episode: Bisexual Baddie Draft with Capri Campeau
Eteng Ettah
Host of Consider This For Comfort, a podcast analyzing comfort TV shows and culture
Consider This For Comfort
Episode: Black Baddie Draft with Eteng Ettah
Garrett Graham
Captain of the Briar U hockey team, the leading man of the story in this stretch
Briar U hockey program (fictional)
Episode: 'The Deal' Chapters 1-10 Quickie
Alexandra Stamson
Lecturer and PhD candidate in philosophy at UConn; public philosopher; expert on identity and representation in fiction
University of Connecticut; Lectures on Tap
Episode: A Feminist Take on 'A Knight of The Seven Kingdoms' with Alexandra Stamson
Glenda Benevides
Award-winning singer-songwriter, author of Soul on Fire; multidimensional artist and mentor
Self-described; author of Soul on Fire
Episode: Music, Creativity, and Consciousness with Glenda Benevides
Tricia Copeland
Author of urban fantasy and fantasy series including The Kingdom Journals and Realm Chronicles
Tricia Copeland / Maria Jane
Episode: 'Of Witches and Vampires' with Tricia Copeland
Laura Van Wormer
Host of The Class of 74; author and writer with a focus on 1970s culture
The Class of 74 (podcast)
Episode: Feminism in the 1970s with Laura Van Wormer
Penn Cole
Fantasy romance author
Author Penn Cole
Episode: The Astrology of Emarion with Penn Cole!
Holly B. Gutwillinger
Author and podcaster focused on pets and creativity
Author of North of Broken and Forever Home
Episode: The Creative Influence of Pets with Holly B. Gutwillinger

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Julia Rose Portela
Host and primary analyst focusing on feminist pop culture critiques; often guides show conversations with a personal storytelling style and critical theory lens.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • 5 stars bc im a girls girl

    i LOVE euphoria & tuned in bc not many ppl are covering it. in my opinion it’s hard to listen to so much negativity ab the show & try to enjoy the podcast. just some feedback.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jblack6931
    United States3 months ago
  • WOW

    Julia is a dynamo extraordinaire, a young woman of boundless energy and charisma, a vast knowledge of popular culture (since the dawn of time, thank you very much!) and a good and sincere heart. She’s also casually glamorous, wicked smart and funny as all get out! (Can you tell what a blast I had with her?) I will be watching her star rise

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Van Wormer
    United States6 months ago

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Interview with 'Mother Nature and the Doomsday Prepper' writer Laurie Criego
Q: There was a line or earworm that was especially fun to write, something that stuck with you?
Laurie explains she enjoyed Benny's lines and the moment where Benny tells Uncle Zip that Benny is a goddess, highlighting how performance and dialogue can shape character appeal and humor.
Interview with 'The Sweetest Getaway' Author Sasha Preston
Q: What inspired the diversity and inclusivity in the cast and setting of the story?
The author explains that diversity is a way to reflect real life and empower readers by seeing women from varied backgrounds represented in dynamic roles, not as a burden or trope.
Interview with 'The Sweetest Getaway' Author Sasha Preston
Q: Can you talk about where the friendship between Jennifer and Nari came from?
The guest describes female friendship as a central, transformative force in her life and wanted to reflect that partnership in the book by showing how contrasting but complementary personalities push each other to grow.
Heated Rivalry with Ren Browne
Q: What role do the female characters play in supporting the central romance?
Ren highlights Rose, Svetlana, Elena, and others as emotional anchors who empower the male leads, challenge stereotypes, and help normalize non-traditional relationships within the narrative framework.
Heated Rivalry with Ren Browne
Q: How do you think the show handles queerness and intimacy, and what would you like to see in future episodes?
Ren praises the show for portraying intimacy as plot-forward rather than gratuitous, and hopes future episodes continue to balance romance with character depth, especially through Ilya and Shane's evolving relationship and the inclusion of family dynamics.

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Feminist pop culture commentary that centers women's and LGBTQIA+ perspectives on current TV, books, and films. Episodes consistently dissect power dynamics, gendered storytelling, and the portrayal of motherhood, sexuality, and consent, with a sharp feminist lens on fame, consumer culture, and patriarchal systems. Noteworthy are thoughtful analyses of shows and book adaptations, spotlighting characters who push against tropes and calling out moral policing and exploitation. The host(s) bring personal storytelling, cultural touchpoints, and a vibe that mixes rigorous critique with accessible, engaging discussions—ideal for listeners who want smarter conversations about empowerment and representation in popular culture.

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1. Capri Campeau
2. Eteng Ettah
3. Garrett Graham
4. Alexandra Stamson
5. Glenda Benevides
6. Tricia Copeland
7. Laura Van Wormer
8. Penn Cole

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