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The Sauce with Maya Gurantz and Rebecca Cohen

Maya Gurantz & Rebecca Cohen
Trump Trial
Kamala Harris
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Taylor Swift
Dune
Election Interference
United States Supreme Court
Stormy Daniels
Hamas
Israel
Beyonce
Federalist Society
Liberal Arts Education
Republican National Convention
Political Double Standards
Joe Biden
Poor Things
Donald Trump
Contemporary Art Review LA
Brown V. Board Of Education

A culture & politics podcast where we drink cocktails and ruin the stuff you love.

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This week, we’re joined by friends in Minneapolis to hear eye witness reports of a city under siege by its own government. Maya and Rebecca welcome very special guests, artists/professors/activists Lisa Channer and Sonja Kuftinec, who join to talk li... more

Is “everyone is 12” the unifying theory of our times? Through the power of dramatic reading and drawing upon their experience wrangling actual 12-year-olds, Maya and Rebecca explore whether we can survive the immaturity of those currently in power an... more

How did gay hockey player smut become the most galvanizing pop culture artifact of our fascist times? Very Special Guest Guy Branum joins us to figure out why HBO’s HEATED RIVALRY is making so many people freak out, and to talk cottaging, cock-suckin... more

Huh, people are talking about Trump and dementia? Funny, WE TALKED ABOUT THIS A YEAR AGO! Rebecca and Maya revisit our episode where we investigate Trump’s lapses in memory, behavior and language and ask how well they match up with the medically defi... more

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Recent Guests

John Armenta
PhD in Communication, lecturer at UC San Diego
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Episode: VetBros and Pete Hegseth (with Guest John Armenta!)
Elizabeth Nelson
Writer and singer-songwriter for The Paranoid Style
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Episode: Problematic Fave: BOB DYLAN (with very special guests Elizabeth Nelson and Jeff Jackson)
Jeff Jackson
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Episode: Problematic Fave: BOB DYLAN (with very special guests Elizabeth Nelson and Jeff Jackson)
Dr. Carrie Ann Lee
Senior Fellow with the German Marshall Fund and former professor at the US Army War College
German Marshall Fund
Episode: Martial Law (with Very Special Guest Dr. Carrie Ann Lee!)
David F. Walker
Author and graphic novelist known for works addressing race and representation.
Author of Big Jim and the White Boy
Episode: Ruining Huck Finn, with VERY SPECIAL GUESTS David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson
Marcus Kwame Anderson
Illustrator and artist, collaborator on various graphic novels.
Illustrator of Big Jim and the White Boy
Episode: Ruining Huck Finn, with VERY SPECIAL GUESTS David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson
Guy Branum
Comedian, writer, former lawyer
Episode: TRANS PANIC! (Election 2024 Edition) with Special Guests Guy Branum and Grace Freud
Grace Freud
Stand-up comic
Episode: TRANS PANIC! (Election 2024 Edition) with Special Guests Guy Branum and Grace Freud
Kaitlin Byrd
Political commentator, friend of the show
Episode: KAMALA 2024! With Special Guest Kaitlyn Byrd!

Hosts

Maya Gurantz
Co-host of The Sauce, Maya brings a keen cultural perspective and witty humor to the conversation, engaging listeners with her critical insights on pop culture and societal issues.
Rebecca Cohen
Co-host of The Sauce, Rebecca is known for her engaging narrative style and critical commentary, expert at weaving humor with insightful socio-political discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • These are the whitest women in the world.

    I listened for Yellowjackets but was immediately deterred by the nonchalant reference to drinking $1500 tequila in Mexico. Newsflash, the “Judith Krantz” generation applied to about 17 of the richest whitest women in America and E.Jean Carroll is not required to perform her trauma for anyone. Also, I think the hosts need to revisit the definition of the word “ruin.”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Emily Van Duyne
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!

    Listening to King Richard episode and thinking that a lot of questions could be resolved through the lens of their being Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is the patriarch and you don’t question the patriarch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kplmjlmv
    United States4 years ago
  • 100% binging episodes rn

    So glad I began listening to the Sauce and happy to be binging to catch up. Hearing these insightful women dismantle current culture and news of the day with critical and historical knowledge, good drinks and humor has been cleansing. Get your double feminism over ice with a dash of f*cks and plenty of warmth. The rapport between these women is super smooth and moves you through the issues so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OnejaneM
    United States5 years ago
  • Cannot get enough...

    Only a couple of weeks ago did I find this podcast, completely by accident, and it might be my favorite piece of media I’ve encountered this year. The hosts tear into their subjects with such clarity and depth, you may need a cigarette afterwards. So satisfying. Thank you, thank you, Rebecca and Maya!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rabbitfeathers
    United States6 years ago
  • Feminist heaven

    I could listen to these two talk about anything. They bring knowledge, historical context and nuance. They go two or three layers deeper than so many other podcasts talking about pop culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doteseriffic
    United States6 years ago

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The podcast has been praised for its insightful commentary on feminism and social issues, offering a refreshing take on pop culture analysis.

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Severance
Q: Is this the television show for our current time?
Yes, it encapsulates major themes of exploitation and the evils of corporate culture.
Severance
Q: What did you think of Severance?
I thought it was extraordinary and well-shot, with an impressive visual style and character development.
Martial Law (with Very Special Guest Dr. Carrie Ann Lee!)
Q: Do you have any thoughts about how this might play out?
The military is supposed to follow lawful orders, and there's a concern about the result of protests and military involvement, especially after recent legal changes.
Ruining Huck Finn, with VERY SPECIAL GUESTS David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson
Q: What triggered this? Why Huck Finn?
The seed was planted when I was a kid and first introduced to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, questioning the book's themes and character representations.
Swifties Strike Back
Q: Jenna, can you tell us what your story is with Taylor Swift?
Jenna describes her long-standing admiration for Taylor and how her music helped her through personal experiences, especially heartbreak.

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What is The Sauce about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast offers a unique blend of cultural critique and political analysis delivered through the witty banter of its hosts. With a cocktail in hand, the conversation often tackles contemporary issues ranging from the implications of media narratives to the moral complexities embedded within popular culture. Recent discussions have included the problematic nature of reality television, the politics of free speech, and the cultural significance of figures like Bob Dylan, revealing a keen interest in the intersections between entertainment, identity, and societal dynamics. The hosts' commitment to blending humor with insightful commentary makes the content both engaging and thought-provoking, appealing to listeners who appreciate a blend of... more

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Recent guests on The Sauce include:

1. John Armenta
2. Elizabeth Nelson
3. Jeff Jackson
4. Dr. Carrie Ann Lee
5. David F. Walker
6. Marcus Kwame Anderson
7. Guy Branum
8. Grace Freud

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