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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 CastIntroducing: Wilder
Jack Kerouac but make it a girl with braids. Carrie Bradshaw, but without the sex, and also braids. An American Icon. An American Odyssey. American propaganda…
The Bechdel CastShowgirls with Crystal
This week, showgirls Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Crystal paint their fingernails and discuss Showgirls! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastSpider-man: Into the Spider-verse
Caitlin and Jamie's spidey senses started tingling, so we decided to unlock a Matreon episode on Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse! For Bechdel bonuses, sign…
The Bechdel CastLilo and Stitch with Lily Hi'ilani Okimura
It's Lilo & Stitch Day on the 'cast with special guest Lily Hi'ilani Okimura! Ohana means family! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up…
The Bechdel CastSausage Party
HOT DOG! Jamie’s first book Raw Dog: A Naked History of Hot Dogs comes out on May 23rd, and to celebrate Caitlin and Jamie are revisiting feminist masterpiece…
The Bechdel CastRRR with Ritesh Babu
This week we're celebrrrating Caitlin's birrrthday with an episode on RRR with special guest Ritesh Babu! Check out Ritesh's piece "RRR is an incredible action…
The Bechdel CastCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon with Mia Wong
Crouching Caitlin and Hidden Jamie join forces with their mentor and special guest Mia Wong to discuss Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (This episode contains…
The Bechdel CastThe Goonies with Sarah Marshall
On this episode recorded live in Portland at Curious Comedy Theater in February, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sarah Marshall chat about The Goonies!…
The Bechdel CastThe Woman King with Oyeronke Oyebanji
This week, woman kings Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Oyeronke Oyebanji discuss The Woman King. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign…
The Bechdel CastGeorge of the Jungle
Jamie and Caitlin (of the Jungle) release this episode that they recorded live in San Francisco at SF Sketchfest about George of the Jungle! Watch out for that…
The Bechdel CastSuper Marios Bros. (1993) with Abby Russell
Wahoo! Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Abby Russell fire up their Nintendos and discuss Super Mario Bros. (1993)! Lets-a go! (This episode contains spoilers)…
The Bechdel CastBuffaloed with Shelli Nicole
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shelli Nicole eat Buffalo wings, avoid debt collectors, and chat about Buffaloed. (This episode contains spoilers) For…
The Bechdel CastJohn Wick with Vanessa Guerrero
On this episode, secret assassins Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero check in to the Continental and chat about John Wick. (This episode…
The Bechdel CastEmma. (2020)
This week, we are unlocking a Patreon (aka Matreon) episode on Emma. (2020). For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast. Follow…
The Bechdel CastA Goofy Movie with Dani Fernandez and La'Ron Readus
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guests Dani Fernandez and La'Ron Readus stand out above the crowd on this episode on A Goofy Movie. Ah-hyuck! (This episode…
The Bechdel CastAlmost Famous with Kristen Lopez
This week, teenage journalists Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Kristen Lopez deliver a juicy story on Almost Famous. (This episode contains spoilers) For…
The Bechdel CastTitanic: VHS Tape 2
A continuation of last week's episode, here is Titanic VHS Tape 2 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of James Cameron's Titanic. Let's take her to sea, Caitlin…
The Bechdel CastTitanic: VHS Tape 1
It's Jamie and Caitlin's favorite holiday -- the 25th Anniversary of the release of James Cameron's Titanic -- and they're celebrating with an extra special…
The Bechdel CastMagic Mike XXL with Becca Ramos
On the way to a huge Bechdel Cast Convention, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Becca Ramos discuss Magic Mike XXL. (This episode contains spoilers) For…
The Bechdel CastSomething New with Kenice Mobley
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Kenice Mobley let go, and let flow with an episode on Something New. Check out Kenice's album, Follow Up Question…
The Bechdel CastArmageddon
On this episode, Caitlin and Jamie blow up the asteroid that is the movie Armageddon and save the world! Huge news... we will be live streaming both of our…
The Bechdel CastNeverending Story with Jana Schmieding
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Jana Schmieding journey to Fantasia and discuss The Neverending Story! (This episode contains spoilers) For…
The Bechdel CastShrek the Third
In the most Shrekian episode yet, Caitlin and Jamie examine Shrek the Third! Come see us on tour in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle (ever…
The Bechdel CastAn Extremely Q&A Episode
In this extremely Q&A episode, Jamie and Caitlin answer some questions from listeners! Come see us on tour in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle…
The Bechdel CastA Feminist Promotion of Upcoming Bechdel Cast Events
We're taking a week off, feministly, but also plugging some upcoming events! Check out https://linktr.ee/bechdelcast for more details! See…
The Bechdel CastThe Santa Clauses (Season One) with Grace Freud
The tradition continues with special guest Grace Freud joining Jamie and Caitlin to discuss season one of the Disney+ original series, The Santa Clauses. (This…
The Bechdel CastAvatar (2009) with Ali Nahdee
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ali Nahdee all *see* each other while discussing James Cameron's Avatar (2009). (This episode contains spoilers)…
The Bechdel CastEl Camino Christmas with Cerise Castle
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Cerise Castle take a trip to El Camino to chat about El Camino Christmas. Listen to Cerise's podcast, A…
The Bechdel CastBatman Returns with Karen Han
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Karen Han put on their masks and discuss Batman Returns. Meow! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastThe Bechdel Mandated Week Off
On this minisode, Caitlin and Jamie express gratitude for no particular reason xoxo Support Otros Dreams en Acción's crowdfunding campaign, Fight for Hugs…
The Bechdel CastDon't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead with Amy Nicholson
Jamie and Caitlin are right on top of chatting with special guest Amy Nicholson about Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Rose. (This episode contains…
The Bechdel CastSorry to Bother You with Sam Sanders
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sam Sanders stick to the script while discussing Sorry to Bother You. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastReality Bites with Bridget Todd
90s friends Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Bridget Todd make a documentary and chat about Reality Bites. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastThe Witches (1990)
Secret witches Caitlin and Jamie take off their wigs and discuss The Witches (1990). (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our…
The Bechdel CastMisery with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins
Super fans Jamie and Caitlin discuss Misery with special guest Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, host of the podcast Trials To Triumphs! (This episode contains…
The Bechdel CastThe Ring with Joseph Fink
Ring Ring! You have seven days to listen to this episode in which Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Joseph Fink discuss The Ring. (This episode contains…
The Bechdel CastPrey with Johnnie Jae
This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Johnnie Jae turn on their Predator vision and chat about Prey. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastEncanto with Jessica Flores
On this enchanted episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Jessica Flores discuss Disney's Encanto. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses…
The Bechdel CastReal Women Have Curves with Mala Muñoz
On this very hot and sweaty episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Mala Muñoz discuss Real Women Have Curves. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastDora and the Lost City of Gold with José María Luna
This week, we're going on an adventure and unlocking a Matreon episode on Dora and the Lost City of Gold with special guest José María Luna! (This episode…
The Bechdel CastThirteen with Maggie Mae Fish
Teenagers Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Maggie Mae Fish discuss Thirteen. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at…
The Bechdel CastWild Things with Princess Weekes
Wild Jamie, Wild Caitlin, and Special Wild Guest Princess Weekes plot and scheme and discuss Wild Things. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses…
The Bechdel CastTangled
This week, Caitlin and Jamie let down their hair and discuss Disney's Tangled. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at…
The Bechdel CastShape of Water
Jamie and Caitlin fall in love with a fish person, discuss The Shape of Water, and celebrate Jamie's birthday!!! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastTurning Red with Rekha Shankar
On this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Rekha Shankar gear up for a boy band concert, deal with puberty, and discuss Turning Red! (This episode…
The Bechdel CastWe Are the Best with Margaret Killjoy
Hate da sport! Jamie and Caitlin recruit true punk Margaret Killjoy to teach them how to play their instruments and talk Swedish youth punk masterpiece We Are…
The Bechdel CastBody Double with Shereen Lani Younes
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Shereen Lani Younes leer through a telescope at the movie Body Double. (This episode contains spoilers) For…
The Bechdel CastThe Graduate
Jamie and Caitlin examine The Graduate! Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at…
The Bechdel CastIf Beale Street Could Talk with Michael-Michelle Pratt
One this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Michael Michelle Pratt discuss If Beale Street Could Talk. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastIdiocracy
This week, Jamie and Caitlin wake up after being frozen for 500 years to talk about Idiocracy. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up…
The Bechdel CastBound with Vanessa Guerrero
Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero plan a mob heist while kissing each other and discussing Bound. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastThe Babadook
On this unlocked-from-the-Matreon episode, Jamie and Caitlin cover The Babadook! (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon…
The Bechdel CastImagine Me & You with Samee Junio
Imagine Caitlin & Jamie & special guest Samee Junio discussing Imagine Me & You. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon…
The Bechdel CastMy Neighbor Totoro with Miles Gray
Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Miles Gray head into the forest to befriend the local spirits and discuss My Neighbor Totoro. (This episode contains…
The Bechdel CastCasper
This week, friendly ghosts Caitlin and Jamie discuss Casper and remind you to listen to Jamie's limited series, Ghost Church!…
The Bechdel CastKiki's Delivery Service with Joelle Monique
On episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Joelle Monique hop on their brooms and deliver this episode on Kiki's Delivery Service! (This episode contains…
The Bechdel CastMad Max Fury Road
Caitlin the Doof and Immortan Jamie celebrate Caitlin's Birthday by redoing the episode on Mad Max Fury Road. (This episode contains spoilers) For Bechdel…
The Bechdel CastUnpregnant
Jamie and Caitlin discuss Unpregnant and how it should be called Ungregnant. (This episode contains spoilers) Here is the doc with info on Abortion Funds in…
The Bechdel CastSpirited Away with Ayumi Shinozaki
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Ayumi Shinozaki visit an abandoned theme park and discuss Spirited Away! (This episode contains spoilers) For…
The Bechdel CastThe Da Vinci Code
On this unlocked-from-the-Matreon episode on The Da Vinci Code, Jamie and Caitlin discover that the Da Vinci Code is "apple." P.S. listen to Jamie's new…