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Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast

Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host

Femme & Furious is a feminist pop culture podcast for women and LGBTQIA+ folks who want a feminist spin on beloved TV, books, and blockbuster franchises. If you devour BookTok romances, spiral over Emily Henry releases, and still show up for Marvel while side-eyeing the gender politics...welcome. You’re in the right space, babe! We ask the big questions: Is this empowering? Why are we still rewarding emotionally unavailable men? Just how many women have to get fridged before we change the

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01:11:37

'House of the Dragon' Unbowed and Unbent Slay-by-Slay

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/21

Summary: House of the Dragon continues to deliver banger after banger, and the trend continues with Unbowed and Unbent. We have mommy issues galore, Westerosi abortion advocacy, and the continual exploration of what the moral responsibility of motherhood entails. Also, not sure if you've heard, but there are cats in the Red Keep and skinchangers(????) at Harrenhal. We have wounded male egos and the denial of feminine intuition, plus so much more on this episode of the podNew Email Alert:

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27:05

Fast 5: Super Sorry, Elle, Heartstopper, The Bear and...

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/20

Summary: Welcome to a brand new episode series. Fast 5 (you know we LOVE a Fast & Furious pun here) is a new monthly segment featuring 5 recommendations! This month we're diving into the Super Sorry podcast, Elle on Amazon Prime, Heartstopper Movie on Netflix, The Bear on Hulu, and My Lady Jane on Amazon Prime. Nostalgia rules this episode as we gush over the perfection of Elle and send off both Heartstopper and The Bear!Want to join a bustling community of feminist fangirls? Come hang out in my

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01:50:29

'Spark of the Everflame' Ch.17-Epilogue: Slay-by-Slay

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/18

Summary: What better time to be radicalized to injustice than when you accidentally, intentionally, inherit the crown of Lumnos? Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole ends with not one but two big plot twists: Diem is descended, and Auralie is alive. In this episode of the podcast, we're diving into all of the rich feminist themes: autonomy, beauty standards, Diem's growing need to forge her own path, and, of course, the love of my life, Luther Corbois.ALL THINGS KINDRED CURSE: July 24th - Glow of the

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01:25:14

'House of the Dragon' Tumbleton Slay-by-Slay

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2026/07/14

Summary: Nothing says House of the Dragon like daddy issues, sexual assault, and tedious politics. Alas... here we are! On this episode of the pod, we're diving into the bastard queen, Rhaenyra's shaky reign, dragon bonds, and so much more!Please Vote for my talk at Podcast Movement!Upcoming Schedule: July 15th: ACOTAR buddy read leading to a bonus pod over on2 Femme, 2 FuriousJuly 17: Spark of the Everflame Ch. 17 - Epilogue - available on Kindle Unlimited or check the list below for pod

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01:39:45

'Spark of the Everflame' Prologue - Ch.16: Slay-by-Slay

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/12

Summary: Welcome to Romantasy Summer here at Femme & Furious, where we are breaking down the first half of Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole! This is a story about fate, prophecy, and a super badass woman named Diem Bellator. In this episode, we dive into conversations about race, gender, and class hindrances to Diem, as well as her growing resentment towards her mother, who has lied to Diem and has kept her (potentially) unnecessarily medicated. If you love chatting about helicopter moms,

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53:06

'House of the Dragon' Rhaenyra Triumphant

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/08

Summary: Rhaenyra Targaryen is learning in real time how to win friends & influence people. Turns out, occupying the Iron Throne requires more than just serving face... it also means you have to serve your people. Rhaenyra is dealing with stabilizing her kingdom, fending off a bloodthirsty Daemon, trying (and failing) to appease Corlys, grieving her son, and everything else that is required of her. P.S she's now broke. On this episode of Femme & Furious, we're diving into the expectations

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57:25

'Every Summer After' Episodes 6,7 & 8

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/07

Summary: We *finally* say goodbye to the lake in a season of television that was fun to binge, but left me with a lot of questions. That's right, we're at the end of Every Year After! On this episode of Femme & Furious, we're diving into marriage as a battlefield, gendered expectations & navigation of trauma, the manic pixie dream mother, and so much more.Join the 2 Femme, 2 Furiouscommunity & cultural salon! We've got something for everyone! Help me take this podcast from a singular

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55:13

'House of the Dragon' Queen's Landing Slay-by-Slay

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/04

Summary: If there's one thing HotD does well, it's center the women. Our two girlie pops, Alicent & Rhaenyra, are finally together again, and we need to make some space for the sexual tension and trauma that's about to enter the chat. This was a beautiful episode exploring grief and the consequences of war and power. It's an episode that explores 3 different women, all with the title Queen, who have varying degrees of power in a place literally called "King's Landing". As we sit with the

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01:34:32

'Every Year After' Episodes 3,4 & 5

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/07/02

Big Announcement: Come fangirl with usI've started a cultural salon for feminist fangirls who want more than just a podcast feed. This is for the girls, gays, and theys who want buddy reads, mutual aid, monthly zines, and a found family that actually shows up. Plus, each month we'll have a guest expert join us for a salon-style convo where you can deepen your feminist lore (think: political experts, gender scholars, grassroots organizers, film & media critics). There's so much more inside, so

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01:06:53

Bisexual Baddie Draft with Capri Campeau

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/27

Summary: The Fairy Bi Mother, AKA Capri Campeau, has visited Femme & Furious. Not only are we hanging out with queer royalty and a gem of a human, but Capri & Julia dive into all things bisexual baddie related. There are ten categories, ranging from characters to items, all celebrating what it is to be bi. Happy Pride Month to everyone listening. Feminist Follow-Through: For this episode, Capri has requested that all feminist efforts go towards supporting her bestie and co-host, Ashley

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01:12:53

'House of the Dragon' Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood...

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/24

Summary: Welcome back to Westeros on Femme & Furious. We are hopping onto dragonback, eating charred sheep, and upgrading foot fetishes for mother/son incest in this epic, long-awaited season premiere of House of the Dragon Season 3. In this episode of the podcast, we are diving into autonomy, the patriarchy (aka all of Westeros), the way women need to grab at power, and what the vow for the mother actually means in this world as we prepare for the true Dance of the Dragons and cope with the

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01:31:27

Black Baddie Draft with Eteng Ettah

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/19

Summary: Femme & Furious links up with Eteng Ettah, host of the Consider This For Comfort Podcast. Eteng and Julia draft their comfort black baddies across five categories: character, theme song, soundtrack, performance, and cultural moment. This is a casual conversation celebrating Black influence on Pop Culture! Happy Juneteenth!CHAPTERS:00:00 Introducing Eteng Ettah from Consider This For Comfort Podcast02:54 Hot Girl Housekeeping06:02 Feminist Follow-Through: Holding Space Foundation08:18

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00:31:59

'Stranger Things: First Shadow' Quickie

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/16

Summary: Here are my slightly incoherent ramblings about Stranger Things: First Shadow on Broadway. We go into the Upside Down to explore conspiracy theories, Henry's origin story, gender politics, and my undying love for Jamie Campbell Bower. This is Femme & Furious signing off with one final look at Stranger Things. More Stranger Things: https://linkly.link/2kXNw

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01:01:46

'Every Year After' Episodes 1 & 2

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/12

Summary: We are back in Barry's Bay, enjoying the scenery, like the picturesque lake, Sam Florek's eyes, and Charlie's abs. I'm just a girl. Sue me. We're exploring episodes one (Every Summer After) and two (Young Blood) in Amazon Prime's newest summer romance series, Every Year After, based on the book Every Summer After by Carley Fortune. We're talking about skeletons in our closets, the ghosts of summer past, rejecting shame about the female body, and the different feminine archetypes that are

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00:37:06

'Every Summer After' Chapters 11-Epilogue

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/09

Summary: Jump into the lake at Barry's Bay, where we're wrapping up our exploration of Carley Fortune's Every Summer After. On this episode of Femme & Furious, we dive into anxiety, mistakes, regret, and trek through the emotional underworld of summers past, where the Florek Boys are surely waiting for us.CHAPTERS:00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Intro01:23 Housekeeping04:23 Quickie: Key Feminist themes & moments34:37 Burn Book: Episode SuperlativesRESOURCES:Email:

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00:38:54

'Every Summer After' Chapter 1-10 Quickie

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/05

Summary: On this episode of Femme & Furious, we're taking a field trip to Barrys Bay to hang out with the Florek Boys and one Persephone Fraser. This episode explores the rich themes of identity, self-acceptance, friendships, and romantic relationships in Carley Fortune's 'Every Summer After'. Chapters: 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Introduction 03:33 Chic Peek: Episode Overview04:26 Quickie: key feminist themes34:56 Feminist Follow-Through: Grants for Creators Newsletter37:00 Burn Book:

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01:12:59

'Off Campus' Episodes 7 & 8

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/06/02

Summary: This episode offers an in-depth analysis of the TV series 'Off Campus' episodes 7 & 8, exploring themes of trauma, friendship, and emotional growth. Julia Rose Portela discusses character arcs, feminist themes, and the importance of authentic storytelling in media.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Introduction01:19 Housekeeping04:16 Chic Peek: Episode Overview06:02 Slay-by-Slay: The Faceoff44:46 Slay-by-Slay: The Line Change01:08:22 Feminist Follow Through: Support Me Too

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00:45:13

'Off Campus' Episodes 5 & 6

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/05/29

Summary: What's better than one sex montage? Two sex montages! Amazon Prime Video, Louisa Levy & the entire Off Campus creative team understood the assignment, and for that, we are all eternally grateful. On this episode of Femme & Furious (aside from fangirling), we're diving into the emotional depth of the hockey boys, the value of girlfriends, and the deep impact of trauma and domestic violence. Chapters: 00:22 Introduction to Creative Alchemy01:35 Hot girl Housekeeping03:51 Chic Peek:

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00:17:52

Reimagining Femme & Furious: entering our impact era

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/05/29

Summary: Julia Rose Portela shares updates on the evolution of Femme & Furious as the show steps into a new era where we are emphasizing community building, activism, and new initiatives like the feminist follow-through segment! We're diving into the show's origins and its shift towards action-oriented content, and plans for deeper community engagement through Patreon.Chapters00:00 Introduction to a New Era01:05 The Birth of Femme & Furious02:18 Creating a Safe Space for Women and Queer

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00:55:25

'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Lock and Load

Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast ·

2026/05/26

Summary: This episode explores the season one finale of 'Margot's Got Money Troubles,' diving into themes of apology, character, societal biases, and the power of community. Julia Rose Portela provides a detailed analysis of key moments, feminist themes, and character development, setting the stage for season two.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Intro00:23 AD: CREATIVE ALCHEMY01:52 Chic Peek: Episode Overview04:29 Slay-by-Slay: Key moments & feminist themes47:14 Fangirl Footnotes:

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