Space Bras
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSpace Bras is a bi-weekly podcast where two best friends discuss the intersection of science fiction and feminism. Each episode co-hosts Kate Whitney and Mary Johnston unpack a genre they love and social justice issues that matter now.
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Happiest Season
December 22, 2020 01:15 - 2 hoursHappy Holigays, part duex! Kate and Mary are celebrating by talking about that landmark piece of lesbian, holiday cinema — Happiest Season. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of queer trauma, happy endings, and family at the holidays. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: http...
D.E.B.S. (2004)
December 01, 2020 12:56 - 1 hourHappy Holidays! Kate and Mary are celebrating by revisiting a piece of essential lesbian cinema — D.E.B.S. Join us as we talk theme of identity, unpack some baggage around the spy-girl trope, and bask in a joyful, sapphic love story.
Little Shop of Horrors
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourThe leaves may be starting to fall, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about somewhere that’s green. Join Kate and Mary as they breakdown the campy musical classic and evergreen critique of the dangers of capitalism, Little Shop of Horrors
Us (2019)
October 23, 2020 17:53 - 1 hourKate and Mary are seeing double as they take on the instant classic, Jordan Peele’s Us. Join them as they discuss identity, destiny, and capitalism as explored by Peele. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-...
Halloween (1978)
October 07, 2020 19:09 - 1 hourOn a cool October night, join Mary and Kate as they cheer on the final girl — Laurie Strode — and dig into the first slasher film, suburban morality and the inspiration for Mike Meyers. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living...
Terminator: Dark Fate
September 22, 2020 00:43 - 1 hourLet’s go to the past to prevent an apocalypse in the future, again, with Terminator: Dark Fate. Wrapping our two episode special, and featuring guest, Meagan Whitney. SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation ...
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
September 08, 2020 00:16 - 2 hoursLet’s go to the past to prevent an apocalypse in the future with Terminators 2: Judgement Day. Featuring special guest, Meagan Whitney. SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Business...
SNEAK PEAK: Lovecraft Singles
September 04, 2020 05:00 - 2 hoursHey there faithful listeners, we’re bringing you a sneak peak of the newest OM show, Lovecraft Singles. Join Space Bras co-host Mary and her brother Thomas as they explore the new HBO Max show, Lovecraft Country. And if you’ve missed our regular programing, don’t fret, we’ll be back next week!
WALL-E
July 31, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourHop a rocket with us and hold on tight as we explore the truly charming 2008 film, WALL-E, with special guest, Megan Whitney. SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https:/...
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourThis time around we’ll be looking at this years most bombastic, glitter-bomb of a film, Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigation List of Black-Owned Businesses: https://mobile.tw...
Bonus: This is America in the Year 2020 — time to Get Out?
July 04, 2020 14:45 - 21 minutesIn this bonus episode, we discuss This is America in the context of Get Out as well as the on-going protests against police brutality and supporting Black Lives Matter. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigat...
Get Out
July 04, 2020 14:25 - 1 hourWe’re piling in with Chris and Rose to go visit the Armitage estate in Upstate New York in the 2017 instant classic, Get Out. Join us as we discuss Jordan Peele’s directorial debut — including his clever homages, insidiousness of white liberalism and the Sci-Fi twist that makes this film unforgettable. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid ...
Legally Blonde
June 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hourWelcome back as we wrap-up our graduation celebration with Legally Blonde. Queue up for registration as we discuss coming into your own power, Hollywood-friendly camp, and what we should challenge about celebrating Western — blonde — beauty standards. Timecodes: Start - 0:28:50: Discussion of the current uprising, Black Lives Matter, and why we aren't celebrating Pride month the way we have in the past. 0:28:51 - 1:58:14: Discussion of Legally Blonde +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOY...
Booksmart: Part 2
June 10, 2020 04:05 - 55 minutesWelcome back as we continue our graduation celebration with Part 2 of our Booksmart coverage. Buckle up as we discuss young feminists, best friends, and coming of age. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigati...
Booksmart: Part 1
June 10, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutesWe’re stepping away from Sci-Fi for a moment to celebrate graduations! Join us as we discuss coming of age and graduation with 2019’s Booksmart in a two-part special. +++ SUPPORT PROTESTORS FOR GEORGE FLOYD + BLACK LIVES MATTER List of Bail Relief Funds: https://www.autostraddle.com/43-bail-funds-you-can-absolutely-support-right-now/ List of Mutual Aid Funds by State: https://www.autostraddle.com/support-black-community-with-your-money-a-living-index-of-local-mutual-aid-efforts/#navigat...
The Twilight Zone: Now
May 22, 2020 21:20 - 1 hourWe’re continuing our journey to another dimension, and this time it’s in 2019. Join us for a discussion of Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone reboot, Season 1, Episode 7: Not All Men.
The Quarantine Series: Westworld Season 3, Episode 8
May 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourJoin us as we wrap up our special Westworld bonus eps with the finale of Season 3
The Quarantine Series: Westworld Season 3. ep 8
May 17, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourJoin us as we wrap up our special Westworld bonus eps with the finale of Season 3
The Quarantine Series: Westworld Season 3. ep 6 & 7
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourWe’re back on Westworld, but this time with two special guests!
The Quarantine Series: Westworld Season 3. ep 4 & 5
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourOur bonus eps continue, so get cozy and join us as we break down Season 3, Episodes 4 and 5 with special guest Thomas.
The Quarantine Series: West World Season 3, Episodes 1–3
April 25, 2020 18:03 - 1 hourWe’re all locked in, let’s enjoy some good TV together! Every other week throughout quarantine, join your two favorite bad-bitch feminist podcasters as they take on West World Season 3.
The Twilight Zone: Then
April 24, 2020 22:30 - 1 hourLet’s take a journey to another dimension or at the very least to another time…the mid-1960s. This time around we’re taking a look at the classic Twilight Zone episode Number 12 Looks Just Like You
Paradise Hills
April 11, 2020 15:44 - 1 hourJoin us we take a look at the overlooked 2019 film, Paradise Hills
Sky High
March 27, 2020 21:13 - 1 hourLet’s (side) kick back and take a look at the teen superhero classic, Sky High
SB Archive: Jurassic Park
March 14, 2020 16:40 - 1 hourFolks, it’s smoldering Jeff Goldblum. It’s feminism always finding a way. It’s Jurassic Park!
Star Wars, Beyond the Trilogy Bonus
February 28, 2020 15:25 - 39 minutesJoin us as we take a bonus look beyond the most recent Star Wars trilogy
Star Wars, The Rise of Skywalker
February 28, 2020 15:18 - 1 hourOur epic trilogy…about an epic trilogy comes to its end
Star Wars, The Last Jedi
February 14, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourThis time around we pick up where we left off, with Star Wars, The Last Jedi
Star Wars, The Force Awakens
January 31, 2020 15:44 - 1 hourWe’re starting 2020 by looking at the end…of the Star Wars trilogies. First stop, The Force Awakens
OM Holiday Spectacular 2019
December 23, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutesThe Holidays are upon us once again, and to celebrate, all your favorite Outrageous Mechanisms shows have to come together to bring you 2019 Holiday Spectacular!
Holiday Special: Batman Returns
December 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourTis the season folks, and to celebrate Mary and Kate are taking a look at an oft overlooked Christmas Classic, Batman Returns, aka Catwoman the Movie.
Problematic Faves: Buffy, Pangs
December 01, 2019 18:00 - 1 hourIn honor of Thanksgiving, we’re going back for a second helping of problematic faves with season 4, episode 8 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Pangs.
Problematic Faves: The X-Files, Postmodern Prometheus
November 29, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutesJoin Kate and Mary as they take a look back at media from their youth that may not as aged as well as they’d hope. We’re starting off with season 5, episode 5 of the X-files, The Postmodern Prometheus
Teeth
November 15, 2019 06:00 - 1 hourWe’re back on track with our latest episode, join us as we take a look at the 2007 film Teeth.
From the Archives: The Babadook
November 01, 2019 15:57 - 1 hourWe’re having some engine troubles on the good ship Space Bras this week, so you’ll have to wait a little longer to check out our episode on “Teeth,” but while you’re waiting, check out a spooky classic from last Halloween, the Babadook.
The Craft
October 19, 2019 00:30 - 1 hourSpace Bras’ spooky detour continues with the 1996 classic, The Craft
Ginger Snaps
October 05, 2019 19:48 - 1 hourHalloween is here and that means that the good ship Space Bras is taking its annual detour away from Sci-Fi and into the land horror. Our first stop, Ginger Snaps.
Ghost in the Shell
September 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourThis time around we take a deep dive right off the top of sky scraper and into the seminal animated sci-fi classic, Ghost in the Shell.
Mad Max: Fury Road
September 06, 2019 13:16 - 1 hourJoin us on a trip there and back again as Kate, Mary, and special guest Tame Thomas take a look at Mad Max: Fury Road
Jurassic Park
August 23, 2019 20:31 - 1 hourFolks, it’s smoldering Jeff Goldblum. It’s feminism always finding a way. It’s Jurassic Park!
The Shallows
August 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourOur summertime big-animal break continues with the 2016 shark-flick, The Shallows
Kong: Skull Island
July 26, 2019 13:39 - 1 hourHop on the chopper and join us as we take a look at Kong: Skull Island
Sorry to Bother You
July 19, 2019 13:26 - 1 hourJoin Kate and Mary as the dig into Boots Riley’s already legendary debut film, Sorry to Bother You
Russian Doll pt 2
July 12, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutesGlad to see you’re back again (and again, and again, and again) for part 2 of Russian Doll
Russian Doll: Part 2
July 12, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutesGlad to see you’re back again (and again, and again, and again) for part 2 of Russian Doll
Russian Doll: Part 1
June 28, 2019 13:41 - 5 minutesJoin Kate and Mary as they begin to peel back the layers of the Netflix original series, Russian Doll in part 1 of a 2 part series
Russian Doll pt 1
June 28, 2019 13:41 - 5 minutesJoin Kate and Mary as they begin to peel back the layers of the Netflix original series, Russian Doll in part 1 of a 2 part series
Captain Marvel
May 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourOn our latest episode Kate and Mary dig into the hit film, Captain Marvel
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
May 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourJoin Mary and Kate as they get to the top of the epic B Movie classic, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
Maniac pt. 2
May 03, 2019 05:00 - 1 hourThe inward gaze continues with Maniac pt2, featuring special guest Megan Whitney