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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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35:10

Femme on Film: Celeste Davis and The men who like...

Femme On ·

2024/12/24

Ria and Alyson sit down with the insightful, funny and awesome Celeste Davis to discuss her substack article The men who like women and the men who don't. Yes we can tell. Based on an essay by Anne Helen Peterson called A Unified Theory of Glen Powell, we have a interesting discussion about men in media, how the patriarchy prioritises male-centred media, how famous women are held to different standards to famous men, and Taylor Swift!

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19:51

Active Activism: Cole Lanahan

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2024/12/17

Tonya speaks with literary agent Cole Lanahan about her devotion to veterans, how her interest in dogs inspired her advocacy, and the ways her work as a literary agent allows her to flex her activist muscles.Links for Cole Lanahan:https://gotyoursixsupportdogs.orghttps://x.com/LanahanColehttps://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/cole-lanahan/

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32:17

Femme On Film Christmas special: The Merry Gentlemen

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2024/12/15

Jess gets worked up about naked chests in The Merry Gentlemen, whilst Ria is convinced that the FMC is way too good for Chad Michael Murray. Listen as they discuss Netflix Christmas film, The Merry Gentlemen and slowly lose their minds.

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40:59

Femme On Film Christmas special: Hot Frosty

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2024/12/06

Welcome to Femme On Film. Join Ria and Jess as, once again, they watch the HOTTEST Christmas films available in streaming. In this episode they discuss future Christmas classic (according to Ria), Hot Frosty. SNOW NIPPLES.Did you enjoy Hot Frosty? Let us know! Also, be amazing and rate, subscribe and all of that stuff. We love our listeners!Music: Christmas Spirit by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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46:43

Literature for Life: A Court of Thorns and Roses

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2024/12/04

Continuing their chats about romantasy fiction, Jess is joined by Femme On producer Ria and romantasy lover Brigitte to discuss the incredibly popular ACOTAR (A Court of Thorns and Roses) by Sarah J Maas. Ria goes off on one about Feyre while Brigitte shares her wisdom about character growth and shadow daddies. Jess simply tags along for the fun. Don't forget to check out @zeereads on Instagram!Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe if you haven't already. Happy listening, friends!

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20:12

Fine Cut: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret with...

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2024/11/19

Alyson and Ona Gritz (author of, most recently, a memoir entitled Everywhere I Look and a YA Novel in Verse, Take a Sad Song) discuss a moment in the film adaptation of Judy Blume’s beloved book, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. The moment they discuss is when Rachel McAdams’s character, Barbara, notices a bird out the window and is struck by creative inspiration only to be interrupted by the doorbell. This moment speaks to both Ona and Alyson and really anyone who is trying to balance

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66:50

Literature for Life: Fourth Wing

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2024/11/05

Lit for Life is back! Our host Jess invites producer of the podcast Ria and smut-lover Brigitte to chat about Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. We talk sex, dragon riders and how enjoyable the characters are in this romantic fantasy favourite. We save spoilers for the end, in case you're worried! If you love this, keep your eyes and ears peeled for more chats about romantasy novels. And don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and follow - all the good things! happy listening.

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54:15

Femme on Creatives: Wendy Wimmer

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2024/10/31

n this episode, Tonya's guest Dr. Wendy Wimmer (author of the short story collection Entry Level) explains Plot Candy, reveals her discovery of Mr. Collins as a salty snack, and goes on a Ria-style Rant about her beef with Percy Bysshe Shelley.Wendy's book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60557291-entry-levelWendy's website: http://www.wendywimmer.com/Wendy’s Social

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9:48

Ria's questions: Would you rather fridge cold...

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2024/10/30

Ria's questions is back!!!!!! It's another burning question from Ria's brain! There is a clear divide in the collective between the normal people who like fridge cold chocolate (Ria and Tonya) or the weirdos who eat room temperature chocolate (Alyson, Ada and Jess). Tell us, would you rather eat fridge cold chocolate or room temperature chocolate.Read more of Ria's questions here: https://www.riasquestions.com/

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42:00

Femme on Film: To Hold the Night with Jessica Petelle...

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2024/10/22

In this AMAZING episode of Femme on Film, fantastic and talented Jessica Petelle and Alyson Shelton take the lead to discuss their short film, To Hold The Night. Ria speaks with them about how they made the film and how they managed to make water so utterly terrifying!About the film: Set in the 1960's, Nadine (Anwen O'Driscoll), a young flight attendant, wakes up in her childhood home on her wedding day. Not only does she not remember getting there, she doesn't remember the groom or their

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24:35

Femme on TV: Survival of the Thickest

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2024/10/17

In this episode of Femme on TV, it was Alyson's turn to recommend a TV show to Ria, and so they discuss Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel's Survival of the Thickest. Once again, Ria over uses the word 'joy' and Alyson brings fun and thoughtful commentary on this hilarious Netflix show.

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50:14

Active Activism: Donna Dees Thomases

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2024/10/08

Tonya speaks with Donna Dees Thomases about the Million Mom March, her role in helping to reunite families after Hurricane Katrina, and her award-winning short film “Snowdrops for the Bairns," which shares how the grassroots petitions that emerged after a 1996 school shooting in Dunblane, Scotland changed the gun laws in the UK.Trailer for Snowdrops for the Bairns: https://vimeo.com/906099379Donna's Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579549977/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1To join a Brady

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56:57

Banned Books Conversations: Clap When You Land by...

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2024/09/28

Today’s book: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo (2020)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:Lisa Raynehttps://lisarayne.com/Instagram: @authorraynehttps://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisa-rayneAlyson

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62:00

Banned Books Conversations: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo...

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2024/09/27

Today’s book: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (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 thecourse of Banned Books Week, this series covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned,and the value in reading them.Guest Links:Wendy WimmerEntry Level - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60557291-entry-levelSocial Media:

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98:29

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

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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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