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Femme On

The Femme on Collective is a podcast collective where we discuss issues or pop culture that interests us, with a feminist, female view. Hosts Ada, Alyson, Jess, Ria and Tonya bring their unique voices to a variety of subjects including books, film, TV, feminism, comics, fitness, activism and so much more.

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98:29

Banned Book Conversations: Losing the Girl: Book 1 in...

Femme On ·

2024/09/26

Today’s book: Losing the Girl: Book 1 in the Life on Earth series by MariNaomi (2018)Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over thecourse of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned,and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Veronica Klashhttps://veronicaklash.com/Instagram & Twitter: @veronicaklashAda

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75:24

Banned Books Conversations: Invisible Man by Ralph...

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2024/09/25

Today’s book: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (1952)Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over thecourse of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned,and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Anthony Holt Jr.https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1/Fly MessiasInstagram: @flyinhdFacebook:

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83:45

Banned Books Conversations: And Tango Makes Three by...

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2024/09/24

Today’s book: And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell (2005)Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Guest Links: Diamond

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66:31

Banned Books Conversations: Parable of the Sower by...

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2024/09/23

Today’s book: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (1993)Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over thecourse of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned,and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Oksana Marifiotihttps://www.oksana-marafioti.com/Instagram: @OksanaMarafiotiFacebook: @oksanamarafiotiauthorGregory A

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86:24

Banned Books Conversations: Are You There God? It's...

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2024/09/22

Today’s book: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume (1970)Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over thecourse of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned,and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Vogue Robinsonwww.Vogue316.comInstagram: @voguer316Amanda Skenandorewww.amandaskenandore.comInstagram:

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31:49

Fine Cut with Alyson: The Real Housewives of New...

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2024/09/10

Alyson and Jackie Tempera (writer for Women’s Health and storytelling coach) talk about an iconic scene from The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ): Teresa flips a table at the Last Supper. They get into the nitty gritty of what makes the whole Real Housewife world engaging and dip into Jackie’s set visit and how that informed her opinion of the show and the fandom. Surprisingly, this is the first time we’ve discussed a reality show on Fine Cut and now I want to do it again. There’s so

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48:23

Femme on Creatives: Annie Sklaver Orenstein

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2024/06/20

Alyson sits down with Annie Sklaver Orenstein author of the forthcoming non-fiction book, Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief (coming out May 28th) and talks about their shared experiences of sibling loss, the lack of sibling loss resources and the how her book will fill a much needed void. Annie also talks about her publishing journey, how the shape of her book changed over time and how writing this book helped her forge a continuing bond with her brother, Ben. What a

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30:06

Active Activism: And I Thought Ladies

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2024/06/13

Tonya speaks with And I Thought Ladies Jade & Wilnona about why they write literary life guides with pop poetry, the idea behind the Inspirational Woman in Literature Awards, and how kindness is a form of advocacy.Links for the And I Thought Ladies:Website: https://andithoughtladies.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andithoughtladies/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/And-I-Thought-Ladies-100056588953910/Linkedin:

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33:52

Femme on TV: Girls5Eva

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2024/06/11

What are you waiting FIVE?In this episode of Femme on TV, Ria and Alyson chat about Girls5Eva, a show Ria forced Alyson to watch so that she would have someone to talk about it with. Just like the Barbie episode they overuse the words 'fun' and 'joy' but in the best way. They chat about all three seasons of the show, the performances, and the catchy tunes!Come join in the chat!And if you haven't watched Girls5Eva, then what are you waiting 5?Alyson’s Instagram: @byalysonshelton Alyson’s

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29:22

Fine Cut with Alyson: TV moms with Natalie Serber

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2024/06/06

Alyson and Natalie Serber (author of the novel, Shout Her Lovely Name and her memoir, Community Chest) discuss their love of TV moms and how women like Carol Brady and Alice on the Brady Bunch gave them comfort and hope when they were little and how now, Sam Fox on Better Things offers them support as mothers themselves. We don’t just discuss one scene but a cultural touchstone. It’s a fascinating conversation. Come join us!Natalie’s website https://www.natalieserber.com/Subscribe to

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44:34

Active Activism: Ria Carrogan

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2024/05/14

This episode Tonya speaks with Femme On creator Ria Carrogan about the importance of all acts of activism, food insecurity and poverty, parenting and podcasting! It is basically one long Ria rant!Organisations that Ria mentions:The Black Nursery Manager: https://www.theblacknurserymanager.com/Bloody Good Period - https://www.bloodygoodperiod.com/Trussell Trust - https://www.trusselltrust.org/Beauty Banks - https://www.beautybanks.org.uk/Ria also mentions some amazing children's book authors

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43:09

Femme On Film: Elissa Bassist

Femme On ·

2024/05/09

Join us for a fiercely feminism discussion about film, media, TV, memoirs, and everything feminist with author, humour writer, teacher and generally cool person Elissa Bassist. Inspired by Elissa's substack post 'Films Shouldn't Win Awards Unless They Pass the Bechdel Test', Ria, Alyson and Elissa discuss feminism in movies (and media in general), the content we want to consume as women, and so much more!Find out more about Elissa: https://www.elissabassist.com/Read Elissa's

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34:43

Fine Cut with Alyson: One Day (2024)

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2024/05/07

Fine Cut with Ria Carrogan and Kim RoweAlyson, Ria and Kim discuss the “Are You There Moriarty?” Scene from One Day (episode 9) starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod. Dex (Leo Woodall) goes to visit his incredibly posh girlfriend’s family and ends up getting pulled into a family game of “Are You There Moriarty?” that ends poorly when Dex crosses the invisible line that always exists in games and power dynamics, but is almost impossible to decipher, especially if you are an outsider. Alyson

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47:31

Literature for Life: Pride and Prejudice with...

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2024/05/02

In this episode, host Jess speaks with poet and retiree Rosemary Drescher about Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. We talk about relying on stories when we need to escape reality, creating a safe space with language and manners, and the importance of understanding and accepting ourselves to help us adapt to the world around us. If you would like to contact Rosemary in response to this episode, please email femmeoncollective@gmail.com or message our host Jess on Instagram: @jess_bdavies You

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55:37

Femme On Creatives: Misako Rocks! is back!

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2024/04/30

The wonderful Misako Rocks! is back to discuss her new books, Learn Manga with Misako, with Ria and Indie Comic Spotlight host Tony Farina. Yep, it is another crossover episode!Find out more about Misako's work and her new books: www.misakorocks.comAnd you can enter a competition to win an original Misako drawing, whoop whoop! Find out more: https://quarto.com/campaign/misakorocksFind out more about Tony: www.arfarina.com

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28:38

Ria's questions: what seemingly normal thing freaks...

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2024/04/25

It's time for Ria's questions again! In this episode, Ria asks the collective 'What seemingly normal thing freaks you out'. Are you well adjusted or are you more like Ria? How do you feel about dirty laundry baskets? Things touching your neck? Other people's hair? It's another great episode where we enjoy learning the weird things about each other!The fact that you listen to our podcast makes us so happy! We'd love it if you subscribed, rated, or reviewed the podcast or even better, joined

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56:02

Femme on Creatives: George Ella Lyon

Femme On ·

2024/04/23

Alyson speaks with George Ella Lyon (Kentucky Poet Laureate and author of the poem, Where I’m From) about many things including: the creative life, writing, the Celtic tree calendar, revisiting old work, her poem, Where I’m From and how it’s changed Alyson’s life and more! George Ella is funny, honest and engaging when talking about anything and her wisdom about creativity is a balm. It’s a thoughtful and engaging conversation, don’t miss it!George Ella’s Website:

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17:06

Active Activism: Megan Hutchings

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2024/04/11

Actress Megan Hutchings is back, this time speaking to Tonya about how she was put on this planet to save dogs. In their conversation, she explains why it’s essential that we meet each other with love and respect to make the world better, how social media helps animal advocacy, and an easy way people can get involved without significant change to their own lives.Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megsishere/Organizations Megan

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60:00

Femme On Film: Polite Society

Femme On ·

2024/04/09

Welcome to Femme On Film! In this episode, Ria is joined by Ada, Suzan and Jen discuss Nida Manzoor's Polite Society. Polite Society is the story of two sisters, Ria and Lena Khan, as Lena gives up her dreams of becoming an artist and marry local heartthrob, Salim. Ria aspires to become a professional stunt performer and will do anything to save her older sister.Polite Society is a martial arts action comedy with women and feminism at its core.Nida Manzoor wrote and directed the film, it is

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34:25

Fine Cut with Alyson: Michelle Yang

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2024/04/04

Alyson and Michelle Yang (author of forthcoming memoir, Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian with Bipolar Found Love from 5th Avenue Press) talk about the restaurant scene in the first episode of Mr. and Mrs. Smith (starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine) and a few others that subtly discuss and unpack the racism the two main characters live with everyday. Michelle and Alyson talk about their experiences of the show and applaud its ability to thread the needle of creating a show where the

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