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Girl Friday with Erin Gloria Ryan

39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratings

From CAFE.com a podcast for and by women in the media. Hosted by Erin Gloria Ryan, co-hosted by Amanda Duarte and produced by Briana Haynie.

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The Cutting Room Floor 2!

July 21, 2017 12:11 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

This week we've got another mini-episode full of never before heard moments and outtakes. Featuring past guests such as, journalist Bryce Covert, author Samantha Irby, contributing Editor for Broadly Lauren Oyler, and Tucker Carlson's arch nemesis, Lauren Duca. We're taking a break from the show for now but we'll be back with new episodes at the end of the summer!

Ep. 32 Guest: Emily Keown, TV Producer

July 14, 2017 12:57 - 50 minutes - 73 MB

Hey, hey! This week we have TV Producer Emily Keown joining us to chat about Don Jr.'s emails, The Bachelorette, and menus for the college educated.

Ep. 31 Guest: Eve Peyser, Staff Politics Writer for VICE

July 07, 2017 12:19 - 54 minutes - 79.5 MB

Staff politics writer for VICE, Eve Peyser, recently interviewed Jill Stein and lucky for us she's here to tell us all about it. She also joins us to chat about Kardashian meltdowns, and the real reasons Trump is actually terrible. Amanda unfortunately wasn't able to join us this week so comedian Keren Margolia, host of the podcast Unhireable, stepped in to be our guest co-host.

Ep. 30 Guest: Alexis Coe Returns!

June 30, 2017 12:23 - 56 minutes - 80.4 MB

Alexis Coe is back!!! She joins us to chat about the White House press briefing fights, having a patron and the high demand for Historians in these troubling times.

Ep. 29 Guest: Syreeta McFadden, Writer & English Professor at BMCC-CUNY

June 23, 2017 12:46 - 59 minutes - 86.5 MB

Happy Girl Friday! Syreeta McFadden joins us this week to chat about Octavia Butler, exercising with Michelle Obama, that weird Steve Bannon comment, and the backlash against black culture.

Ep. 28 Guest: Lauren Oyler, Contributing Editor to Broadly

June 16, 2017 12:50 - 56 minutes

Happy Girl Friday! Lauren Oyler joins us this week to talk about Amanda Bynes, her criticism of Rebecca Solnit's book "The Mother of all Questions," and she brings to us the most cringeworthy/epic man displeased we have ever had on this show.

Ep. 27 Guest: Lauren Duca Returns!

June 09, 2017 12:36 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

Lauren Duca has returned to impart more of her man displeasing wisdom. She joins us to chat about Megyn Kelly's Putin interview, blocking people on Twitter, and Tucker Carlson calling her an "uninspiring 26-year-old blogger."

Ep. 26 Guest: Samantha Irby, Author of "We Are Never Meeting in Real Life"

June 02, 2017 11:37 - 53 minutes - 70.9 MB

This week we're chatting with Samantha Irby about the roll back of Obamacare's contraceptive mandate, living and writing in Chicago, and of course, Samantha's new book, "We Are Never Meeting in Real Life."

Ep. 25 Guest: Bryce Covert, Economic Editor for Think Progress

May 26, 2017 11:53 - 58 minutes

Economic Editor for Think Progress Bryce Covert joins us to break down Trump's proposed budget and chat about Melania's hand swat. We've also got some helpful pieces of advice for you straight from Ivanka Trump's website.

Erin Is Back!

May 19, 2017 12:20 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MB

Erin is back from Nepal and we're so excited! No guest this week so we're calling this a BAE episode, just Briana, Amanda, and Erin trying to keep each other calm. We chat about Erin's 5 week trip to Nepal, the fresh hell that is our news cycle and Erin shares her Muppet theory.

The Cutting Room Floor!

May 12, 2017 04:22 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

We’re bringing you an episode full of never heard moments from the cutting room floor! Covering such important topics as hot republicans, the Golden Globes, teens touching things in Forever 21 and that time we were interrupted by a fire alarm test. This episode features such past guests as star and co-creator of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Rachel Bloom, Director of Progressive Programming for Sirius XM Zerlina Maxwell, Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer Kate Sidley, Managing Editor for Jezebel Jo...

Man Displeased 2!

May 05, 2017 12:39 - 38 minutes - 52 MB

This week we have an episode full of some past guests chatting all about the men they've displeased!

Ep. 24 Guest: Elizabeth Spiers Founder of The Insurrection

April 28, 2017 12:10 - 52 minutes - 74 MB

Joining us this week is Elizabeth Spiers! Erin, Amanda, and Briana chat with Elizabeth about the friendship that lead to the founding of Gawker, growing up in Alabama, and the new project she's excited to be working on.

Ep. 23 Guest: Alexis Coe, Author and Historian

April 21, 2017 12:27 - 48 minutes - 65.7 MB

This week author and historian Alexis Coe joins us to chat all about U.S. presidents! We're talking about presidential daddy issues, presidential marriages and even presidential sack and cracks. If you like this episode you should definitely check out Alexis' pod, Presidents Are People Too! It's funny and full of great info nuggets about the dudes who've lead our country.

Ep. 22 Guest: Rachel Bloom, Co-creator and Star of the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

April 14, 2017 12:17 - 52 minutes - 69.7 MB

Rachel Bloom, the co-creator and star of the CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is this week's guest! She joins Erin, Amanda, and Briana to talk all about the show, how a past Girl Friday guest helped her meet her writing partner, and she tells us a pretty great Man Displeased.

Ep. 21 Guest: Ashley Nicole Black, Writer/Correspondent for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

April 07, 2017 12:19 - 51 minutes - 73.4 MB

Ashley Nicole Black is a writer and correspondent for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and lucky for us, this week's guest! She joins Erin, Amanda, and Briana to talk about how she started working for Full Frontal, her time working on a cruise ship, and why it's more difficult for women and POC to find TV writing jobs.

Ep. 20 Guest: Dodai Stewart, Editor in Chief of Fusion.net

March 31, 2017 12:36 - 48 minutes - 69.5 MB

Editor in Chief of Fusion.net Dodai Stewart and her metallic winged adidas (check out a pic of her shoes on our twitter @girlfridaycast, they're pretty awesome) joins us to talk about the power and grace of Maxine Waters, that epic April Ryan head shake, and Melania Trump's women's empowerment speech. Also, SPOILER ALERT: We talk about HBO's Big Little Lies so if you haven't watch the show skip over those 5 minutes or so of conversation (starts around the 30 min mark.)

Ep. 19 Guest: Zerlina Maxwell, Director of Progressive Programming for Sirius XM

March 24, 2017 12:37 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

This week we're joined by Zerlina Maxwell, Director of Progressive Programming for Sirius XM! We chat about Zerlina's time working for Hillary Clinton's Campaign, Comey's hearing and the Russia/Trump investigation and of course, men we've displeased.

Ep. 18 Guest: Major Trans Celeb Theda Hammel

March 17, 2017 12:42 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MB

This week's guest is MAJOR Trans Celeb Theda Hammel! We're chatting about self-care, the resistance, teaching trolls a lesson, and Amanda's love for the movie Splash.

Ep. 17 Guest: Joanna Rothkopf returns!

March 10, 2017 13:11 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

Jezebel Features Editor Joanna Rothkopf joins us again! This time she's talking to us about her new podcast Big Time Dicks and her video series about big science by women, Pipette!

Ep. 16 Guest: Jill Smokler, Founder and Editor in Chief of Scary Mommy

March 03, 2017 13:37 - 49 minutes - 66.6 MB

Found and Editor in Chief of Scary Mommy Jill Smokler joins Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to talk about how she started blogging, dealing with online trolls while running a successful website, and comparing the development of your child to Donald Trump.

Ep. 15 Guest: Author of "Why I Am Not A Feminist," Jessa Crispin

February 24, 2017 13:08 - 51 minutes - 67.5 MB

Jessa Crispin joins Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to talk about her new book "Why I Am Not A Feminist."

Ep. 14 Guest: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Writer Kate Sidley

February 17, 2017 13:35 - 59 minutes - 80.6 MB

Kate Sidley, writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joins Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to talk about getting her cool comedy job, writing comedy in the age of Trump, and metaphors!

Ep. 13 Guest: Vanity Fair Writer Tina Nguyen

February 10, 2017 05:51 - 51 minutes - 68.8 MB

Vanity Fair writer Tina Nguyen joins Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to discuss her epic review of Trump Grill, Beyonce's pregnancy, and Trump's fear of stairs.

Ep. 12 Guest: Jezebel Senior Writer Madeleine Davies

February 03, 2017 12:59 - 59 minutes - 79.9 MB

Senior Jezebel Writer Madeleine Davies joins Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to discuss her Jezebel piece Becoming Ugly, feminist statement T-shirts, and we introduce a new segment called "It's a Metaphor!"

Ep. 11 Guest: New York Magazine's Rebecca Traister

January 27, 2017 13:23 - 55 minutes - 74.3 MB

This week's guest is New York Magazine's Rebecca Traister! She joins Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to talk about the Women's March and Donald Trump's 1st week in office.

Bonus Episode: We Went to the Women's March on Washington!

January 23, 2017 19:34 - 1 hour - 111 MB

In a special bonus episode Erin, Amanda, and Briana talk about what it was like to attend the Women's March on Washington and what effect the march will have on next four years.

Ep. 10 Guest: Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh

January 20, 2017 05:21 - 53 minutes - 69.5 MB

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh joins Erin, Amanda, and Briana to talk about her new Above Average web series Baited with Ziwe, the end of the Obama years, and the forgotten members of Destiny's Child.

Ep. 9 Guest: Teen Vogue's Lauren Duca. Co-host: Amanda Duarte

January 13, 2017 13:32 - 59 minutes - 74.9 MB

Teen Vogue's Lauren Duca joins Erin to talk about her recent high profile man displeasing moments.

Man Displeased!

January 06, 2017 13:15 - 37 minutes - 47.7 MB

This week we have a full episode of our favorite segment Man Displeased featuring moments from our past episodes.

Bonus Episode! Guest: TV Writer Nell Scovell Co-host: Amanda Duarte

December 30, 2016 05:43 - 53 minutes - 67.1 MB

In this special bonus episode of Girl Friday the wonderful Nell Scovell joins Erin, Amanda, and Briana to talk about Nell's prolific career as a writer for TV and how women can continue to fight in the era of Trump.

Ep. 8 Guest: New York Magazine's Maureen O'Connor. Co-host: Amanda Duarte

December 23, 2016 14:02 - 56 minutes - 74.3 MB

New York Magazine's Maureen O'Connor visits to discuss dreams about Ivanka Trump and Chelsea Clinton, wanting to have an abortion, and punching dudes in the face.

Ep. 7 Guest: Kate Hendricks

December 16, 2016 13:01 - 49 minutes - 65.7 MB

It's the Conserv-a-palooza episode! Comedian Kate Hendricks sits down with Erin to discuss Trump supporters and Tomi Lahren canceling on us last minute.

Ep. 6 Guest: Reductress Co-creator Beth Newell. Co-host: Amanda Duarte

December 09, 2016 13:22 - 56 minutes - 75 MB

Beth Newell, co-creator of Reductress, joins Erin, Amanda, and Briana to discuss the light topics of rape, despair, and people who complain to the FCC.

Ep. 5 Guest: Former Hillary Clinton staffer Jess McIntosh. Co-host: Amanda Duarte

December 02, 2016 12:32 - 46 minutes - 60.2 MB

Former Hillary Clinton staffer Jess McIntosh joins Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to talk about America's future super heroes, eating pie on the floor, and Trump's cabinet of sluts.

Ep. 4 Guests: Franchesca Ramsey and Brandy Zadrozny. Co-host: Amanda Duarte

November 25, 2016 05:31 - 48 minutes - 62.3 MB

The Daily Beast's Brandy Zadrozny and Writer, Podcaster, and YouTuber Franchesca Ramsey sit down with Erin Gloria Ryan, Amanda Duarte, and Briana Haynie to discuss working with your husband, swimming in other people's dirty bath water, and dealing with your racist uncle over the holidays.

Ep. 3 Guest: the New York Observer's Dana Schwartz. Co-host: Amanda Duarte.

November 18, 2016 12:30 - 49 minutes - 63.5 MB

Erin Gloria Ryan and co-host Amanda Duarte sit down with The New York Observer's Dana Schwartz to discuss Dana's open letter to Jared Kushner, the Guy In Your MFA, and art therapy for the end of the world.

Ep. 2 Co-host: Jennifer Wright. Guests: CAFE's Briana Haynie and Matt Binder

November 11, 2016 05:10 - 46 minutes - 58.7 MB

Erin Gloria Ryan and co-host, author Jennifer Wright, sit down with CAFE's Briana Haynie and Matt Binder to discuss that awful thing that happened on November 8th.

Ep. 1 Co-host: Joanna Rothkopf. Guests: Prachi Gupta and Katie McDonough

November 04, 2016 12:30 - 41 minutes - 49.3 MB

Erin Gloria Ryan and co-host, Jezebel Features Editor Joanna Rothkopf, sit down with Cosmopolitan.com’s Prachi Gupta and Fusion’s Katie McDonough to talk about the campaign, Hillary on a motorcycle, and the bad husbands of 2016.

Guests

Franchesca Ramsey
1 Episode
Samantha Bee
1 Episode
Samantha Irby
1 Episode
Stephen Colbert
1 Episode

Books

The Cutting Room
2 Episodes