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The Bechdel Cast
The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.
Episodes
The Bechdel CastG.I. Jane with Rhiannon Hamam
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Rhiannon Hamam discuss baldest woman movie G.I. Jane (1997)! Follow Rhiannon on Instagram at @basicrhiannon and…
The Bechdel CastTour Check-in Minisode!
We're taking the week off while we're on our Star Wars prequels tour in the Midwest! We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming! See…
The Bechdel CastFirst Cow with Mattie Lubchansky
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Mattie Lubchansky examine First Cow (2019) and *milk* the conversation for all it's worth! Follow Mattie on…
The Bechdel CastGuardians of the Galaxy
This week, we're unlocking an episode from our Patreon (aka Matreon) on Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and promoting out upcoming tour in the Midwest covering…
The Bechdel CastJesus Christ Superstar (1973)
It's Jamie's birthday episode and we're covering Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)! Support families in Gaza - linktr.ee/caitlindurante | Donate to PCRF -…
The Bechdel CastRevisiting 'Her' in the Age of AI with Mona Chalabi
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Mona Chalabi re-examine Her (2013) now that generative AI is actively ruining the world. Here are the…
The Bechdel CastDazed and Confused with Maris Kreizman
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maris Kreizman discuss Dazed and Confused (1993)! Alright, alright, alright! Follow Maris on social media at…
The Bechdel CastBechdel Cast Midwest Tour Alert!
We're going on a Midwest Tour soon and we're covering the STAR WARS PREQUELS! The intersectional feminist discourse you desperately need on Episodes I, II, and…
The Bechdel CastAir Bud with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guests Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays break all the rules in the podcast rulebook by discussing Air Bud…
The Bechdel CastPerfect Blue with Giana and Chika of Shoujo Sundae
This week, special guests Chika and Giana, hosts of Shoujo Sundae podcast, join to discuss Perfect Blue (1997). Here's the Substack we reference in the episode…
The Bechdel CastAdventures in Babysitting with Maebe A. Girl
Don't f**k with the Bechdel Cast on this episode on Adventures in Babysitting (1987) with special guest Maebe A. Girl! Don't forget to grab tickets to our…
The Bechdel CastJaws
We're gonna need a bigger... Bechdel Cast episode? And we got one with this episode on Jaws (1975)... check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for our upcoming tour…
The Bechdel CastBlue Crush with Melody Kamali
Surf's up! Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Melody Kamali are catching waves and talking Blue Crush (2002). Follow Melody on social media at @melodykamali See…
The Bechdel CastReal Women Have Curves (with new intro!) with Mala Muñoz
This week, we're re-releasing our episode on Real Women Have Curves with special guest Mala Muñoz -- with a new introduction that contains information…
The Bechdel CastAddams Family Values with Ali Nahdee
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ali Nahdee head to summer camp to discuss Addams Family Values (1993). Here's Ali's YouTube video about the film -…
The Bechdel CastBram Stoker's Dracula (1992) with Crystal
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Crystal sink their teeth into Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)! Follow Crystal on social media at…
The Bechdel CastSwing Girls with Ayumi Shinozaki
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ayumi Shinozaki form a jazz band and discuss Swing Girls (2004)! Follow Ayumi on social media at @ayusheknows…
The Bechdel CastALISON BECHDEL IS ON THE BECHDEL CAST!!!
THE MOMENT WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Very special guest ALISON BECHDEL — ever heard of her??? — joins us to talk about her new comic…
The Bechdel CastHoles with Korama Danquah
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Korama Danquah dig deep into the movie Holes (2003)! Follow Korama on social media at @koramadrama See…
The Bechdel CastAlways Be My Maybe with Keah Brown
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Keah Brown discuss Always Be My Maybe (2019)! Here's the link for Jamie's upcoming book events --…
The Bechdel CastTwilight with Diannely Antigua
We're irrevocably re-covering Twilight (2008) with special guest Diannely Antigua! As if you could outrun us!!! Here are the various pieces / links from the…
The Bechdel CastAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret with Kate Helen Downey
You must! You must! You must listen to Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Kate Helen Downey chat about Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret! Check out Kate's…
The Bechdel CastMuriel's Wedding
Jamie and Caitlin get invited to Muriel's Wedding! Here's the Guardian piece we reference -…
The Bechdel CastBabygirl (2024) with Emma Alamo
This week, babygirls Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Emma Alamo drink a full glass of milk while discussing Babygirl (2024). Here's the piece by Angelica…
The Bechdel CastSnakes on a Plane
On this completely normal and very sincere episode, Jamie and Caitlin discuss the mother fucking feminist masterpiece Snakes on a Plane! See…
The Bechdel CastPride and Prejudice (2005)
We're bewitching you body and soul by unlocking this Matreon episode on Pride and Prejudice (2005). Check on Caitlin's unpcoming comedy shows & workshops in…
The Bechdel CastThe Little Rascals with Tariq Ra'ouf
This week, little rascals Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Tariq Ra'ouf head to their clubhouse and discuss The Little Rascals (1994)! Follow Tariq on social…
The Bechdel CastRye Lane with Shelli Nicole
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shelli Nicole stroll through south London and chat about Rye Lane (2023). Follow Shelli on Instagram at…
The Bechdel CastThe Substance
This week, Jamie and Caitlin are one. Will they respect the balance? Find out on this episode about The Substance! Here's the Making-Of Featurette we…
The Bechdel CastParis is Burning with DoctorJonPaul
House of Bechdel Cast presents an episode on Paris Is Burning with special guest DoctorJonPaul! Here is Jon's piece on the movie…
The Bechdel CastZoolander with Kenice Mobley
The Bechdel Cast is so hot on this episode where Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Kenice Mobley discuss Zoolander (2001). Here is more information about the…
The Bechdel CastPlan B (2021) with Danielle Bezalel
On today's episode, special guest Danielle Bezalel joins to help us celebrate Caitlin's hysterectomy/uterectomy and to discuss the Hulu original movie Plan B…
The Bechdel CastThe Secret Life of Bees with Maya Williams
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Maya Williams harvest honey and discuss The Secret Life of Bees! Follow Maya on Instagram at @emmdubb16 and check…
The Bechdel CastAquamarine with Demma Strausbaugh & Imani Davis
On this episode mermaids Caitlin, Jamie, and special guests Imani Davis and Demma Strausbaugh (hosts of Players - A Film Industry Podcast) emerge from the…
The Bechdel CastSalt of this Sea with Yasmina Tawil
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Yasmina Tawil discuss Salt of This Sea (2008)! Check out linktr.ee/bechdelcast for links to Solidarity Cinema…
The Bechdel CastForrest Gump with Maia aka Broey Deschanel
Life may be like a box of chocolates, but on this episode, you know exactly what you're gonna get, which is Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maia Wyman aka…
The Bechdel CastAngus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging with Kate Cheka
On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Kate Cheka dicuss kissing and cats and Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging (2008)! Follow Kate on Instagram…
The Bechdel CastGoodfellas
As far back as we can remember, we've always wanted to unlock our Matreon episode on Goodfellas. Grab tickets to our upcoming shows + livestreams at…
The Bechdel CastEight Crazy Nights with Alex Danton-Klein
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Alex Danton-Klein spend one wild episode discussing Eight Crazy Nights. Follow Alex at @zinniasocialistsupplyco on…
The Bechdel CastA Bechdel Cast Year in Review + Tour Plug!
On this mini-sode, Jamie and Caitlin discuss what we watched this past year, movies we're looking foward to, plans for future episodes, and of course, plugged…
The Bechdel CastA Very Bechdel Cast Tour Announcement! Live Shows + Livestreams in January 2025!
Awooga! We're going on another little tour in January 2025, in which we are doing live shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland, OR -- AND…
The Bechdel CastNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
On this episode, Caitlin and Jamie *lampoon* the movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bechdel CastEyes Wide Shut with Honey Pluton
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Honey Pluton don their masks and cloaks and Gregorian chant about Eyes Wide Shut. Follow Honey at @honeypluton on…
The Bechdel CastA Very Bechdel Tour Announcement - Shows + Livestreams!
We're taking the week off from a normal episode to plug our upcoming West Coast Tour in January 2025!! Live shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland…
The Bechdel CastGladiator with Emma Southon
On this episode, gladiators Caitlinus, Jamieus, and special guest Emma Southon enter the Colosseum to battle with Gladiator (2000). Follow Emma at @emmasouthon…
The Bechdel CastE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Jamie and Caitlin phone home and chat about E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bechdel CastTriangle of Sadness with James Adomian
Beautiful models Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest James Adomian discuss Triangle of Sadness on the intercom of a luxury yacht! Follow James on Instagram at…
The Bechdel CastFresh (2022)
Jamie and Caitlin meet at the grocery store for a little discussion about Fresh (2022). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bechdel CastGet Out with Korama Danquah
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Korama Danquah discuss Get Out! Here are the articles we cite: the NextShark piece "Why ‘Get Out’, a Movie…
The Bechdel CastFrida with Angela Campos
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Angela Campos chat about Frida (and of course, Alfred Molina)! Follow Angela at @angelacmps on Instagram! Here are…
The Bechdel CastFrom Dusk Till Dawn with Vanessa Guerrero
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero discuss From Dusk Till Dawn at their favorite local watering hole, the Twitty Twister!…
The Bechdel CastGinger Snaps with Olivia Woodward
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Olivia Woodward get their werewolf periods and discuss Ginger Snaps! Follow Olivia on Instagram at @livnative93…
The Bechdel CastJawbreaker with Crystal
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Crystal lick away all the layers of the movie Jawbreaker! Follow Crystal at @crystalwillseeyounow on all…
The Bechdel CastThe Road to El Dorado with José María Luna
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest José María Luna "discover" all the problems with The Road to El Dorado. Check out José's video "Decolonizing…
The Bechdel CastTaken
On this episode, Caitlin and Jamie use their very particular set of skills to discuss the movie Taken. Here's the Polaris Project guide we mention in the…
The Bechdel CastPriscilla Queen of the Desert
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert with Matt Baume Follow Matt at @mattbaume on Instagram and go to www.mattbaume.com where you can watch his…
The Bechdel CastMy Best Friend's Wedding
On this episode, best friends Caitlin and Jamie attend each other's weddings where they discuss My Best Friend's Wedding! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The Bechdel CastHis Girl Friday
Say, folks, Caitlin and Jamie covered His Girl Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bechdel CastThe Muppet Movie (1979)
IT'S JAMIE'S BIRTHDAY AND WE'RE COVERING THE MUPPET MOVIE!!! Here is the video essay by Be Kind Rewind that we cite, "Miss Piggy, Camp, and the Death of the…
The Bechdel CastChicken Run
On this unlocked Matreon episode, Jamie and Caitlin cluck about Chicken Run! Check out the screening of Chicken Run that we're presenting at American…