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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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24:35

Literature for Life: Becoming by Michelle Obama with...

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2024/04/02

In this episode, Jess speaks with Sindeka Mandoyi, founder of the Chosi Chosi Book Club in Cape Town, South Africa. The book club is helping children in the local area to access books outside of school and to learn to read for meaning. Sindeka talks about her plans to expand the club, her own love of books and why Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming motivated Sindeka to set up the Chosi Chosi book club. You can find Sindeka on Instagram: @cndekaYou can find out more about Chosi Chosi Book Club

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11:52

Ria's questions reissue: Easter special - What's your...

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2024/03/28

This episode was first publish on 7 April 2023.It's Easter! In this very special episode the collective discusses Easter egg chocolate. What is your favourite Easter chocolate? Do you think Jess should receive free Hotel Chocolat? Yeah, so do we. Have a wonderful Easter everyone!Answer more of Ria's questions are riasquestions.comPlease do review, subscribe and share our little podcast. We'd love to hear more from our wonderful listeners in every way possible, so join us on Instagram as

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10:57

Ria's questions: Do you think you could punch a bird

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2024/03/26

In this episode of Ria's questions, Ria asks "Do you think you could punch a bird?". Obviously, please don't punch birds, they are awesome and we should encourage more birds (apart from pigeons). Listen to the episode to discover why Ria asked this question and also learn why you shouldn't wear big sleeves.As always, we know there are so many podcasts out there and we are so happy you have taken the time to listen to ours, so please subscribe, review, rate, all those lovely things. Thank

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46:02

Femme on Creatives: Katie Bass

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2024/03/21

Join Ria as she talks with artist and illustrator Katie Bass about her inspiration, attending cons, the female gaze in art, and why diversity is important in art and illustration. And they even discuss Jane Austen!Find out more about Katie: https://www.katiebass.co.uk/Follow Katie on Instagram: @k_bass_illustration

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49:27

Poetry Theatre: Regan Penaluna

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2024/03/19

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40:14

Active Activism: MariNaomi

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2024/03/14

Tonya speaks with cartoonist and graphic artist MariNaomi about the origin of the Cartoonists of Color, Queer Cartoonists, and Disabled Cartoonists databases; who they help; and how some people try to take advantage of them.MaiNaomi’s links:Website: https://marinaomi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinaomiart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinaomiartTwitter: https://twitter.com/marinaomiDatabase

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95:41

Femme on Film: Near Dark

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2024/03/12

This episode was first published on the Comics in Motion network on 13 April 2022This episode, Ria and prattle master himself, Spider-Dan, discuss Kathryn Bigelow's first solo directorial film, Near Dark.Released in 1987, Near Dark is a vampire western that explores family, love and loyalty. Ria and Dan chat about how they discovered the film and how it is the perfect pairing of director and cast. All kneel down to Queen Bigelow!Welcome to Femme on Film where host Ria Carrogan and a guest

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20:28

Fine Cut with Alyson: Jessica Waite

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2024/03/07

Alyson and Jessica Waite (author of the forthcoming memoir, The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards from Simon and Schuster) talk about the reunion scene in the 2015 film, Room (starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay). You can watch the scene HERE. Jessica and Alyson discuss crying and how they are both “criers.” This scene covers all different types of emotions and tears and they get teared up just talking about it. It’s a masterful scene that is ultimately about the complicated landscape of

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48:29

Literature for Life and ADHD Cast: The Book Thief

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2024/03/05

In this episode, our host Jess and author and friend of the podcast, Tony Farina continue their conversation about books they love, this time talking about Tony’s recommendation The Book Thief by Markus Zusack. It is hard to spoil this book, because the author tells you from the start what is going to happen, but we talk about some of the details along the way.You can follow Tony on Instagram: @arfarinaYou can also find more from Tony on his website: https://www.arfarina.com/Jess is also

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41:25

Femme On Creatives: Sarah Gristwood, Secret Voices: A...

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2024/02/29

In this episode of Femme On Creatives, Ria and Alyson speak with author best-selling biographer, historian, and biographer Sarah Gristwood, a former film journalist committed to publicising women’s experiences.They discuss her newest book, Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries, a captivating collection of entries for every day of the year, looking back over four centuries to discover how women’s experience—of men and children, sex and shopping, work and the natural world—has changed down

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13:17

Ria's questions: If you could go to any time/period...

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2024/02/27

It's been a while but Ria's questions is back! This episode Ria asks:If you could go to any time/period in history and just observe, see all the best and worst bits but not interact/change the course of history what time would you go to?

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53:07

Femme on Creatives with Emily Price of Be Our Princesses

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2024/02/22

Ria speaks with Emily Price of Be Our Guest Princesses on the importance of creating magic in children's (and adults!) lives, how femininity is powerful and the challenges of running your own business. Emily shares some of the stories and challenges of making children's princess dreams come true and how princesses are for EVERYONE.Find out more about Be Our Guest Princesses: https://www.beourguestprincesses.co.uk/And follow Be Our Guest Princesses on Instagram (and cry at their wonderful

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34:07

Femme On Creatives: Me, Shining

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2024/02/20

In this very special episode of Femme On Creatives, Ria speaks with Fine Cut host Alyson and healer, thinker, mother, and friend of the pod Kim Rowe. Ria wanted to speak with Alyson and Kim specifically about a framework they developed called 'Me, Shining' which focuses on female friendships and how they mirror parts of ourselves that we want to have reflected back.Listen to the episode and find out more about 'Me, Shining'. The Me, Shining framework is available here:Follow us on

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36:01

Femme On Creatives with Nola Chaters

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2024/02/15

Alyson sits down with costume designer Nola Chaters (Titans, Culprits, To Hold The Night and so many more) to talk about how she became a successful costume designer and to dive into storytelling and collaboration on the short film, To Hold The Night, which Alyson wrote. They talk quite a bit about the joy and the magic when a successful collaboration happens and how that’s the big reason why they do what they do. It’s fun to be a fly on the wall for this one. Join us!Nola’s WebsiteNola’s

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84:37

Disney Discussions: a crossover podcast - episode 11:...

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2024/02/14

Sneaky little Valentine's Disney Discussions episode for you all! Femme On producer and the Disney Discussions Crew: Megan, Mike and Spier-Dan are all back for another Disney filled episode. It's episode 11 and it is Ria's choice. She based her picks on submissions to the tenth episode of Disney Discussions and a big dollop of nostalgia - Basil the Great Mouse Detective and The Rescuers!They discuss the music and animation, the clever ideas, the more strange choices, the underrated villains

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40:14

Active Activism: Deborah Franklin

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2024/02/13

Tonya speaks with author, speaker, and Church Girl CEO Deborah Franklin about the success of her African missionary efforts, her book "adjectives," and her transformation from "fat cousin" to self-love advocate.Deborah’s links:Website: https://www.conversationsdeborahfranklin.com/Email: info@churchgirlceomedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/conversationsdeborahfranklinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.franklin.1232You can follow Tonya on social media @mstonyatodd or her

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101:22

Femme on Film: Drop Dead Gorgeous

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2024/02/08

This episode was first published on the Comics in Motion Network on 19 December 2021. Thank you Comics in Motion, you rock!Welcome to Femme on Film where host Ria Carrogan and a guest chat about films made for women, about women, by women… just awesome lady folk (and those who identify as awesome lady folk) content that has often been unfairly maligned, misunderstood by critics, and are often way ahead of their time and need a revisit. This is a place to discuss all of this, and more!This

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26:10

Fine Cut with Alyson: Megan Hutchings

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2024/02/06

Alyson and Megan Hutchings (actress and animal rescue advocate) sit down to talk about a scene from the 2006 Australian movie, Candy, about two people (played by Heath Ledger and Abbie Cornish) deeply in love with each other and heroin. You can watch the scene HERE. They talk about the people who’ve struggled with addiction in their own lives and the superlative acting that’s happening in this scene and film. They also talk about collaboration, being on set and how actors can elevate

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38:43

Literature for Life and ADHD Cast: Still Life

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2024/02/01

Our host Jess and friend of the podcast, Tony Farina, sat down to talk about two books they recommended to each other. In part one, Jess and Tony talk about Jess’ recommendation, Still Life by Sarah Winman. There are one or two spoilers, but mostly we talk about found family, sexuality and love.You can follow Tony on Instagram: @arfarinaYou can also find more from Tony on his website: https://www.arfarina.com/Jess is also available on Instagram: @jess_bdavies

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108:29

Disney Discussions: a crossover podcast - episode 10...

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2023/12/22

Yes! It is another Disney Discussions crossover episode where Femme On co-host Ria gets together with her Disney buddies and discuss all the films within the magic Mouse's domain!For episode ten, we asked out listeners to decide what we would watch, and wow, did they stitch us up with John Carter. Luckily, the second choice of Zootropolis was much more fun.Mike introduces the episode and we start off discussing the other films that were submitted and plans for the future of Disney

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