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Where I'm FromAnn KellyWhere I’m From #13By Ann Kathryn KellyInspired by George Ella LyonI am from an Irish Clan’s love,strong as bedrock, deep as ocean,the baby in the family almost taken,decades after baby fat grew lean.(A bleeding brain tumor, caught before bedrock could crumble.)I am from a surgeon’s scalpel,my Superman in a cape of blue scrubs,who outran, outflew, outwittedred kryptonite inside me.I am f...
2025-11-1121 minWhere I'm FromStacy Mendell Where I’m From #12By Stacy MendellInspired by George Ella LyonI am from the purple banana seat bike,from slip-on Keds and double knit dresses,from Piggly Wiggly and S&H Green Stamps.I am from the 3rd house down on Redbud Drive,the one with two pine trees shading the drive way,(Collected as saplings, tended in coffee cans,eternally scented with Folgers).I am from the plump stand of Pampas grass in the...
2025-11-0415 minWhere I'm FromMeg Nocero Where I’m From #11By Meg NoceroInspired by George Ella LyonThe Italian-American Dreamer – to be seen and appreciated for our culture’s contributionsThe story of my family explored and written about after spending hours in a closet with preciousmemories and photosCherishing the stories of those pioneers who came before me, celebrating our roots and addingon to legacy.I Am From PoemI am from magical pixie dust and an imagination that knew no boun...
2025-10-2818 minWhere I'm FromElizabeth HeiseWhere I’m From #10By Elizabeth HeiseInspired by George Ella LyonI am from tumbleweedsFrom brewer’s yeast and goldensealI am from a little white house on Quiet Lane,peeling stucco, a deep blue sky, the heavy scent of sageI am from red chile growing wild behind Ramona’s housedon't rub your eyes or you’ll be sorryI’m from living with want and joking about the worst of itI’m from M...
2025-10-2129 minWhere I'm FromGiselle InterianoWhere I’m From #9By Giselle InterianoInspired by Geroge Ella LyonI am from recycled food containers with leftovers instead of yogurt. From watered down dish soap and Vicks. I am from mold seeping through the bedroom walls, moist, cold, I CAN’T STOP SNEEZING. I am from avocado trees with brittle branches and ripe avocados I pick for lunch. I am from winter’s at 20218 Steinway’s cul de sac, from...
2025-10-1420 min
Femme OnBanned Book Conversations: Flamer by Mike Curato (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 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:Dominic LimWebsite: https://dominiclim.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdominiclim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdominiclimCheryl SchmidtBlackbird Comicshttps://www.ebay.com/usr/blackbird_comics_lvInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbird...
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Comics In MotionBanned Books Conversations: Flamer by Mike CuratoSeason 4, Episode 4 October 8, 2025Today’s book: Flamerby Mike Curato (2020)Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical ReadersDiscuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from alibrary shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, thisseries covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and thevalue in reading them. Guest Links: Dominic Lim Website: https://dominiclim.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdominiclim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jdominiclim Cheryl Schmidt...
2025-10-081h 02Where I'm FromEmily BrisseWhere I’m From #8By Emily BrisseInspired by George Ella LyonI’m from backyard vegetable gardens,from the rhubarb in spring to tomatoes in fall,from cold cans of Pepsi and red licorice twists,the long hollow candy doubling as a straw.I’m from kid-marked lawns of crab grass and dirt patches, spikey and flour-dry,from the trees we played beneath–those two giant pines–and the birches...
2025-10-0718 min
Femme OnBanned Book Conversations: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (1969)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:Amanda SkenandoreWebsite: www.amandaskenandore.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaskenandore/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmandaSkenandoreAuthorPageLisa RayneWebsite: https://lisarayne.com/https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisa-rayneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorrayne/
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Comics In MotionBanned Books Conversations: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouSeason 4, Episode 1 October 5, 2025Today’s book: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (1969)Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical ReadersDiscuss Prohibited ProseBanned books are works that have been removed from alibrary shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, thisseries covers seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and thevalue in reading them. Guest Links: Amanda Skenandore Website: www.amandaskenandore.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaskenandore/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aman...
2025-10-051h 43Where I'm FromAlexis Donkin Where I’m From #7By Alexis DonkinInspired by George Ella LyonI am from freshly inked paperFrom acrylic coated canvas and natural bristle brushes, Lowden guitars and Audix microphones.I am from skylights flooding into stained glassDappling floors and walls with manipulated light, refined and separated, only to pool onto quilts in chaos.I am from rotting leavesMingled with slender needlesRed with rust, returning to the earth, with every underfoot cru...
2025-09-3024 minWhere I'm FromTiffany Babb Where I’m From #6By Tiffany BabbInspired by George Ella LyonI am from coffee groundsFrom cheap maple syrup and Lipton tea bagsI am from the place where spiders hidechaotic, loud-- where are you?I am from dandelion blossomsHeavy with pollen and waiting to travelI'm from celery and onions chopped so fine they're transparent, From Eloisa and ChuyiI'm from laughing too loud and l...
2025-09-2321 min
Spider-Dan And The Secret BoresBarbie (2023) W/ Co-host Tonya Todd, Alyson Shelton & B. Danielle Watkins - Banned Movie MonthThe Banned Movie Month collaboration starts here! As co-hosts Spider-Dan of The Secret Bores & Tonya Todd of The Femme On Collective explore and discuss films that have been banned or restricted around the world. In each episode they will ask their guests for their uncensored opinions on censoring and whether these films should have even been banned at all?All 4 episodes will alternate between both channels every Friday in September, so be sure to either subscribe to Tonya's Youtube Channel @mstonyatodd and find all previous incredible discussions surrounding banned books or subscribe to Femme On on your fa...
2025-09-191h 30Where I'm FromAimee Seiff ChristianWhere I’m From #5By Aimee Seiff ChristianInspired by George Ella LyonI believed I was from nowhere.I knew I had to be from somewhereYet I didn’t believe that until I had proof becauseI didn’t know you could be from nowhere and somewhere at the same timeI am also of somewhere. Someone.I am from subways and sidewalksFrom the city that never sleeps.Gritty, overcrowded, noisyAnd wo...
2025-09-1618 minWhere I'm FromJudith van PraagWhere I’m From #4By Judith van PraagInspired by George Ella LyonI am from one knife cuts all,Red leather sheath protecting blade and fingersFrom Sunlight soap, Potassium Permanganate and Vim.I am from “met de Franse slag,” clean enough for the eye,Artistic, Bohemian, a raven’s nest.I am from reading under the elmsDandelion stains, daisy chains and horse manure(earthy, solid, fertilizing).I’m from New Year’s Eve starti...
2025-09-0914 minWhere I'm FromKelly Burch Where I’m From #3By Kelly BurchInspired by George Ella LyonI am from booksFrom cardboard boxes of them, piled in the attic and garageI am from the hedgesWild, unruly, sheltering kids and waspsI am from a towering pine tree,Rope swing whipping through the air, kids screeching with joy, or terrorI’m from impulses and big dreamsFrom William and WalterI’m from insistent opinions and passion...
2025-09-0214 minWhere I'm FromAngelique GagnonWhere I’m From #2By Angelique GagnonInspired by George Ella LyonI am from sheet music,From bacon grease saved in glass jars and Land-O-Lakes butter.I am from the brown Victorian house thatby outward appearance never reached its full potential,(2-story, kept at 65 degrees, in the sub-zero winter.)I am from the Lily of the Valley,delicate, late birthday gift of Spring,whose aroma I secretly wished I could embody.I’m fr...
2025-08-2612 minWhere I'm FromMesa FamaWhere I’m From #1 By Mesa FamaInspired by George Ella LyonI am from ink and paper,From Folgers coffee and Coffeemate vanilla creamer.I am from the clover patch next to the concrete driveway.(Dewy, earthy, a soft spot in the hard grass.)I am from the oak treesWhose surety in trunk and steadfastness in roots lined the road and guided me to ...
2025-08-1909 min
Genuine Chit-Chat269 – Celebrating Where I’m From 200: Creating Poetry, Praising George Ella Lyon And Talking Meaningful Connections With Alyson Shelton
Author, filmmaker, poet, podcaster and truly inspirational person Alyson Shelton returns to GCC to discuss the 200th episode of Where I’m From!
In more detail; Alyson joins Mike on GCC for the fourth time to talk about her four year journey through her poetry-inspired show Where I’m From, where she has a different guest on each week to perform their own version of George Ella Lyon’s Where I’m From poem! Plus, Alyson & Mike talk about poetry and performance, the essay/story collection Alyson has edited; Loss Of A Lifetime, their re...
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Where I'm FromTrailer - Where I'm FromWhere I’m From poems inspired by George Ella Lyon featuring all kinds of phenomenal writers, hosted by Alyson Shelton. Episode one arriving August 19th.
2025-08-0901 min
Femme OnFemme On Creatives: Where I'm From with Alyson SheltonRia speaks with Femme On co-host Alyson Shelton about her amazing poetry series, Where I'm From. As Alyson nears her 200th episode she shares the importance of sharing stories and how she started the series for herself.George Ella Lyon's Where I'm From started as a poetry prompt for Alyson, and after completing her poem, she thought, “What if I shared these prompts and people shared their poems with me? Could be fun.” And it was. Alyson has had nearly 200 guests share their poems on Instagram Live, making space for people's voices and hearing people's stories.Fi...
2025-06-2442 min
Let’s Talk Memoir177. The Loss of a Lifetime featuring Alyson Shelton and Lynn ShattuckAlyson Shelton and Lynn Shattuck join Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about writing about sibling loss, creating an essay anthology as means to advocate for grief, taking care of ourselves while crafting work about loss, helping people tell their stories, laughter and making space for the rest of our lives, coping with rejection, creating a mosaic with essays, feeling empowered, self-acceptance building community, independently publishing as an act of defiance, and their new anthology The Loss of a Lifetime: Advice from Grieving Siblings.
Also in this episode:
-owning out stories
-r...
2025-06-1744 minFemme OnFemme On Revisited: Fine Cut with Alyson and THE hand flexThis episode was first published in February 2023Alyson and Ria Carrogan (host of Femme on Film and founder of the Femme On Collective) talk about the HAND FLEX from Joe Wright’s film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (watch the scene here on YouTube here) starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy. They talk about how this is the sexiest non-sexual scene in the world, thank you female gaze! And how they appreciate watching a scene and a movie that taps into the mystery of attraction. And of course, they...
2025-04-2323 minFemme OnFemme On Revisited: Femme On Film Pride and Prejudice 2005This episode was first published in May 2023In this episode, Ria, her Femme on co-hosts Alyson and Tonya and guests Suzan Aiken and Wendy Wimmer discuss Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Rosamund Pike. They discuss how this film has obsessed generations of film lovers, the hand flex (obviously) and how each actor bring their roles alive.This conversation was inspired by Ria and Alyson's chat about said hand flex in Alyson's show, Fine Cut. Listen to the hand flex episode https://www.femmeon.show/episodes/fine-cut-with-alyson-ria-carrogan
2025-04-2352 min
Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle: Conversations with authors, journalists, agents, novelists, memoirists, niche writers, publishers, writing teachers, assigning editors and media experts.#125 Parlaying Writing Into An Act of Reclamation Featuring Alyson SheltonAlyson Shelton writes about women across mediums + genres. In the film To Hold The Night she tackles a psychological thriller through fractured realities and self-invention. In her comic Reburn she centers a superpowered and mutli-faceted heroine, and in Eve of Understanding, the award winning feature she wrote and directed, the narrative delves into childhood secrets and their ongoing repercussions. She hosts a weekly Instagram Live series inspired by George Ella Lyon's poem, Where I'm From, where she's welcomed over 160 writers and creatives. And her own Where I'm From poem provides the spine for her memoir in essays, currently in...
2025-02-0629 minFemme OnFemme on Creatives: Jo-Ann FinkelsteinAlyson and Ria speak with Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, about her book Sexism and Sensibility. Jo-Ann shares how she intended to write a book for girls and young women but instead ended up writing a parenting book, and her hope that the book would help heal everyone who reads it. They discuss how Sexism and Sensibility wasn't written to shame parents and how Jo-Ann shares her own experiences throughout the book.Find out more about Jo-Ann:Website: https://www.joannfinkelstein.com/Substack: https://joannfinkelstein.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannfinkelstein.phd/...
2025-01-0746 minFemme OnFemme on Film: Celeste Davis and The men who like women and the men who don'tRia 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!
2024-12-2435 minFemme OnFine Cut: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret with Ona GritzAlyson 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 a creative life with all of the concerns of eve...
2024-11-1920 minNovel Ideas Book GroupNovel Ideas to discuss The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman. DBC 02517. Carla Hayes will be guest facilitator. 11/15/2024Novel Ideas will be discussing the book The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman. DBC 02517. Guest host Carla Hayes will lead us in the discussion. This book is available on Bookshare at the following link:
https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/1015328?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPXRoZSUyQmxvc3QlMkJ3aWZl
The synopsis from BARD is below:
During the last moments of prewar Prague, two young students fall in love and marry, only to be torn apart — their dreams shattered by the Nazi Invasion. decades later and thousands of miles away, an unexpected encounter in New York leads to...
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Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingThe Loneliness of Sibling Loss with Alyson Shelton and Lynn ShattuckSend us a textNovember is Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, yet most siblings grieve alone. They’re told to be strong for their parents, or they get subtle, and, sometimes not so subtle, cues to move on. Yet the loss of a sibling is the loss of a lifetime, because it’s a relationship we expect we’ll have for most of our lives.Join me, Alyson Shelton, and Lynn Shattuck as we remember our brothers and talk about sibling loss, the challenges of living with disenfranchised grief, and how writing has helped us heal and mai...
2024-10-3146 minFemme OnRia's questions: Would you rather fridge cold chocolate or room temperature chocolate?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/
2024-10-3009 min
Storytelling with SethTalking Black Widow and Bad-Ass Women with Alyson Shelton — #117Alyson Shelton is a brilliant essayist, comic book writer, screenwriter, and podcaster.
She joins me for this episode to discuss Comics Lit Vol. 1 and her essay My (Imaginary) Badass Bestie: Black Widow.
Where to discover more about Alyson Shelton:
Femme On Collective
To Hold The Night
Alyson Shelton Website
Comics Lit Vol. 1
Reburn Comic
To Contact Seth Singleton:
Stories with Seth
2024-10-2638 minFemme OnFemme on Film: To Hold the Night with Jessica Petelle and Alyson SheltonIn 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 courtship.To Hold The Night was written by...
2024-10-2242 minFemme OnFemme on TV: Survival of the ThickestIn 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.
2024-10-1724 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: The Real Housewives of New Jersey with Jackie TemperaAlyson 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 much incredible content and perspectives to talk abou...
2024-09-1031 minFemme OnFemme on Creatives: Annie Sklaver OrensteinAlyson 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 powerful conversation about living with grief, the joys and the challenges.
2024-06-2048 minFemme OnFemme on TV: Girls5EvaWhat 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 A...
2024-06-1133 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: TV moms with Natalie SerberAlyson 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 Natalie’s Newsletter HERE https://readwriteeat.substack...
2024-06-0629 minFemme OnFemme On Film: Elissa BassistJoin 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 substack: https://substack.com/@elissabassistFollow Elissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissabassist
2024-05-0943 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: One Day (2024)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 approached Kim and Ria about joining her to discuss this scene because sh...
2024-05-0734 minFemme OnFemme on Creatives: George Ella LyonAlyson 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: http://georgeellalyon.comAlyson’s Instagram: @byalysonshelton ...
2024-04-2356 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Michelle YangAlyson 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 characters’ identities are present but not the sum total of who they are as people. It...
2024-04-0434 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Jessica WaiteAlyson 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 trauma and love. And to be honest, it’s a fun conversation with lots of laughter. Join us...
2024-03-0720 minFemme OnFemme On Creatives: Sarah Gristwood, Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s DiariesIn 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 the years. And, of course, how it hasn’t.Find out more about Sarah:Website: h...
2024-02-2941 minFemme OnFemme On Creatives: Me, ShiningIn 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 Instagram: @femmeonshowKim’s I...
2024-02-2034 minFemme OnFemme On Creatives with Nola ChatersAlyson 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 Instagra...
2024-02-1536 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Megan HutchingsAlyson 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 material and make it sing, like Cornish does here. It’s a great chat about movies...
2024-02-0626 minFemme OnFine Cut with contributors from the anthology Awakenings: Stories of Bodies & ConsciousnessIt’s a very special episode of Fine Cut, Alyson is joined by four contributors to the anthology Awakenings: Stories of Bodies & Consciousness; Ann Kelly, Nina Lichtenstein, Sandell Morse and Kim Ruehl. They talk about the scene in Good Luck to you, Leo Grande in which the main character, Nancy (Emma Thompson) regards her naked body in the mirror with new understanding and respect. It’s a powerful scene and a wonderful conversation about sexual satisfaction, embodiment and knowing yourself, at any age. Please join us!Ann K. Kelly’s Website + Instagram
2023-12-0526 minFemme OnFemme On Creatives with “I Am Not the Word’s" Sara BlairThis is a Femme On first! The introduction of a new offering, I Am Not the Word with Sara Blair (Cancer Rebel, Teacher, Wildlife Photographer and Human Rainbow). Alyson and Sara talk a bit about how they met, at a Amanda Montell (author of Wordslut and Cultish) webinar, and how every conversation they have ends up being about WORDS and how Sara has wanted to make a podcast about language for some time. And so we have begun and it’s an awesome conversation! And Femme On is excited to see where this goes. Have a listen while Alyson an...
2023-11-2848 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Krista SchaferFine Cut with Krista SchaferAlyson and Krista Schafer (Founding Artistic Director of Open Book Theatre Company) discuss the opening scene of the theater workplace comedy, Slings and Arrows. In it, the main character, Geoffrey Tennant (Paul Gross) plunges the toilet in the small theater bathroom while his stage manager details all the unpaid bills. Krista first watched this scene before founding Open Book and didn’t realize then how important bathrooms really are! The scene works on a metaphorical and literal level and Krista and Alyson talk about both. What do each of us...
2023-11-0724 minFemme OnFemme on Creatives Halloween Special with Fox Henry FrazierIt’s a very special Halloween edition of Femme on Creatives with Dr. Fox Henry Frazier (poet, essayist and owner of the indie publisher, Agape Editions). Fox and Alyson talk about the appeal and power of horror stories and Fox reads from her vampire novel in progress, A Terrible Beauty is Born (inspired by a line from William Butler Yeats’s poem Easter, 1916). She talks about her motivation for writing this book and the story behind it and it’s truly compelling. Come engage with the beautifully spooky right now with Alyson and Fox, you won’t regret it. ...
2023-10-3134 minFemme OnFemme on Film: Hearts and Vaginas specialThis episode was first published on Comics in Motion on 10 July 2022.Welcome to this special episode of Femme on Film focusing on sex in the movies. Hearts and Vaginas will be an ongoing discussion about sex in popular culture, exploring the male/female gaze and depictions of sex in the media we consume – the good, bad and the average.This episode, join Ria, Alyson and Tonya as they get together to discuss six unique sex scenes from films and why they have chosen them.The films they discuss are:Call Me By Yo...
2023-10-271h 21Femme OnFemme on Creatives: Wilnona and JadeAlyson sits down with the “And I Thought Ladies” Wilnona and Jade to talk about how they started writing, at age seven! And what keeps them going. The simple answer is: each other. Their partnership is a powerful testament to friendship and how essential it is to have support and community in a creative life. They also talk about Wilnona and Jade’s newest book, a murder mystery written in poetry. It’s a fun and inspiring conversation. Join us!Learn more:Wilnona and Jade’s WebsiteAuthor Rea...
2023-10-1933 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Lori ArendAlyson and Lori Arend (writer, professional amateur historian) talk about the Red scene from the 2002 Zhang Yimou film Hero. The Red scene follows Nameless (Jet Li) and his journey to an esteemed calligraphy school to track down two assassins in a long term and incredibly complicated relationship, Broken Sword (Tony Leung) and Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung). The relationship only gets more intense and potentially lethal upon Nameless’s arrival. They talk about the beauty of the scene and the whole film and how it stands the test of time. Come check it out!Alyson’s Tw...
2023-10-1013 minFemme OnBanned Books Conversations - The Hate U Give by Angie ThomasBanned 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 will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them.Steven Skenandore: A cop for 15 years, currently supervising investigations for Las Vegas. When asked where to find him, he joked ‘call 911.’Ron Smith: Former college professor in Atlanta. He curates concerts, works with soul and jazz artists, and executive produces albums. Current project is The...
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Comics In MotionBanned Books Week! Day 7: The Hate U Give By Angie ThomasBanned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books!
Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them.
Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com)
Video producer: JP ButlerAudio
producer: Ria Carrogan
Graphics: Mike Burton
Join Tonya & her guests discussing The Hate U Give By Angie Thomas...
2023-10-071h 12Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Bryan HoldmanAlyson and Bryan Holdman (Writer/Producer of shows including Pretty Little Liars, Kyle XY and Our Kind of People and author) discuss the new documentary WHAM! and specifically the final few minutes that cover the farewell concert at Wembley in 1986. Bryan and Alyson discuss the female and queer gaze and how it applies to this film, WHAM!, George Michael, their careers and the fandoms surrounding both. They also talk about how WHAM! is a love letter to male friendship and allyship and how surprisingly emotional both of them were watching this film. Alyson loves any opportunity to talk to h...
2023-09-0745 minFemme OnLiterature for Life: Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar with Alyson SheltonIn this episode, Jess speaks with fellow Femme On host Alyson Shelton about Sylvia Plath’s classic, The Bell Jar. We discuss navigating trauma and identity as a young teenage woman, the tumultuous and heartbreaking life of Plath, and how reading this novel today offers poignant commentary on the terrifying reversal of women’s rights unfolding in the United States. Please keep in mind, we talk about suicide and sexual violence in this episode. If this is not something you feel able to listen to, we have many other wonderful episodes on the Femme On po...
2023-09-0548 min
Spider-Dan And The Secret BoresLady Bird (2017) W/ Alyson Shelton & Ria CarroganIt’s the perfect time for a FemmeOn Invasion! As Barbie crosses The $1 Billion mark at the box office this weekend, Alyson Shelton & Ria Carrogan are here to Crash Into You as we cover Greta Gerwig’s first film LadyBird! While I bring my own unique Kenergy to the proceedings. Join us as we discuss Saoirse Ronan’s powerful performance, my formative years & dongs getting released… #PrepareForPrattle
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2023-08-111h 16Femme OnFemme on Film: BarbieRia and Alyson take the opportunity to discuss Barbie! Finding words to describe the impact of Barbie on both Femme on hosts is hard to sum up in the show notes, so just take a listen to get their full thoughts on the film, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's vision and how rarely we get to see feminist joy on screen.Alyson’s Twitter and Instagram: @byalysonshelton Alyson’s Website: www.alysonshelton.comRia's instagram: @riacarrogan
2023-08-0857 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Liz SantoroAlyson and Liz Santoro (Cinematographer and Camera Operator on features and travel shows, most recently Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins for Disney +) talk about Joan is Awful (Season 6, Episode 1 of Black Mirror) and specifically the scene where the two stars of the episode, Annie Murphy (as Joan) and Salma Hayek (as herself) meet. It’s a powerful feminist scene that passes the Bechdel Test with flying colors and it’s fun to watch two women decide that instead of blaming each for this flaming pile of shit situation they find themselves in, they decide to become allies in their...
2023-08-0323 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Meera VijayannAlyson and Meera Vijayann (journalist who covers health and gender issues and the writer of beautiful micro essays on Instagram) discuss the iconic scene when Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) draws Rose (Kate Winslet) wearing only that blue diamond necklace in James Cameron’s Titanic. Meera dives deep into the experience of being a small town tween in India and the passionate reactions to Titanic and this scene. How the film resonated with an Indian audience because of the strong class elements of the film and also about Rose’s nudity, which is something they’d never seen before and how she ha...
2023-07-1130 min
Growing Pains | Where Business Owners Come to Plan Maternity LeaveJustin and Lauren Golden [Partner Summer Series 05]Lauren Golden is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker and coach whose mission is to help one million women take their next step of courageous action. From overwhelmed mom with loads of personal debt to multi-million-dollar lifestyle entrepreneur, Lauren’s own transparency and resilience has inspired women worldwide and helped them pursue a totally awesome life, one step at a time.As founder and CEO of The Free Mama, Lauren has developed programs that have transformed the lives of tens of thousands of women in dozens of countries across 5 continents, and altered the trajectory of how moms ba...
2023-07-0849 min2023-06-2054 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Tony FarinaAlyson and A.R. (Tony) Farina (from Indie Comics Spotlight and author of the forthcoming YA novel, Welcome to Mansfield) talk about “The Sexy Getting Ready Song” from the pilot of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend created by and starring Rachel Bloom. Tony sings the praises of the episode and the show and how it deconstructs so many tropes through its inventive musical approach. And in this scene it’s deconstructing all the rings women jump through to get ready for a date and how perhaps all the women are really dressing up for each other? ‘Cause really how many guys care that muc...
2023-06-1526 minFemme OnFemme on Film: Pride and Prejudice (2005)Femme on Film is back! In this new episode, Ria, her Femme on co-hosts Alyson and Tonya and brand new guests Suzan Aiken and Wendy Wimmer discuss Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen and Rosamund Pike. They discuss how this film has obsessed generations of film lovers, the hand flex (obviously) and how each actor bring their roles alive.This conversation was inspired by Ria and Alyson's chat about said hand flex in Alyson's show, Fine Cut. Listen to the hand flex episode https://www.femmeon.show/episodes/fine-cut-with-alyson-ria-carroganPlease do...
2023-05-3052 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: L.L. KirchnerAlyson and L.L. (Lisa) Kirchner (award-winning screenwriter and author. Her next book, Blissful Thinking: A Memoir of Overcoming the Wellness Revolution, will be out with Motina Books in late September, 2023.) discuss the “Why You Should Look Forward to Menopause Scene” from Fleabag (Season 2, Episode 3) directed and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Fleabag and Kristin Scott-Thomas as Belinda. Alyson and L.L. talk about how far reaching the scene is and what a joy it is to watch these two actors sink their teeth into a substantive conversation about topics that consume our daily lives; pain, power, hormones and flirting to na...
2023-05-2528 minFemme OnFemme on Creatives: Dr Ingrid ClaytonAlyson and Ingrid talk about her book, Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma and her journey on social media and how finding herself reflected in Instagram accounts helped her find her own voice and a way to talk about complex trauma in bite size pieces that are accessible to people from diverse backgrounds. They also talk about how Ingrid’s social media integrates all the different sides of her personality, silly, serious, childlike and professional. Ingrid’s Social Media: @ingridclaytonphdIngrid’s Website: https://www.ingridclayton.com/...
2023-05-2342 minFemme OnIndie Comics Spotlight takeover: Wine Ghost Goes to HellThis week Femme On Collective co-hosts Ada McCartney and Alyson Shelton take over Indie Comics Spotlight to chat with indie comic creator Sage Coffey about their effervescent graphic novel Wine Ghost Goes to Hell.The campaign is live on BackerKit until June 1st - check it out!Many fantastic artists, resources and books were mentioned during the chat, here are the links:Gina Wynbrant Bonnie GuerraraCAKE Chicago Alternative Comics Expo Zine Not Dead The Refrigerator Mon...
2023-05-1132 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Amy BobedaAlyson and Amy Bobeda (author, writer and teacher) discuss the resurrection of Thing from Episode 7 of Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega. Alyson and Amy agree that this scene is the emotional center of Wednesday Season 1 and Amy talks about Thing’s wound, the magic he represents and the subtext of the scene and how all of it combined is what makes the scene so powerful. Annnnd Amy introduces Alyson to a new idea, Vesica Piscis. It’s pretty awesome. Have a listen!Amy’s Website: www.amyglenbobeda.comAmy’s Twitter: @amybobeda
2023-05-0224 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Ivana Shein - Fleishman is in Trouble part twoAlyson and Ivana Shein (playwright and queer positive mom on Station 19) talk about the sexual assault support group scene from Episode 7 of Fleishman Is in Trouble, starring Claire Danes as Rachel Fleishman and Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman. The support group scene takes place after the birth of their first child and Rachel’s struggles processing the birth, and assault by her doctor, as well as her subsequent postpartum depression. Rachel’s catharsis and the group’s response showed both women something they’ve never seen before on television or in movies. It’s deep and so is the conversati...
2023-04-1123 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Kim Rowe - Fleishman is in Trouble part oneAlyson and Kim Rowe (healer, thinker, mother, awesome friend) talk about the birth scene from Episode 7 of Fleishman is in Trouble, starring Claire Danes as Rachel Fleishman and Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman. The scene of the birth of their first child is shown from both points of view, we are primarily discussing the one from Rachel’s point of view. One of the most raw and honest depictions we’ve seen about the myriad complications that can arise when in labor. We texted each other after watching it and have discussed the show in depth. ...
2023-04-1119 min
Femme OnFemme on TV: The women of The Last of UsRia leads a discussion with Alyson, Tonya and special guest Michelle Yang about the women of HBO's The Last of Us. They discuss the naunced female characters, all who have their own agency and point of view and how this enhances the overall story. Michelle is a writer and mental health advocate and you can follow Michelle's amazing work at michelleyangwriter.com or via Instagram: @michelleyangwriter
2023-03-2357 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Ellen Birkett MorrisAlyson and Ellen Birkett Morris (Author of Lost Girls, Abide and Surrender) discuss a scene from the White Rock episode of Pamela Adlon’s show, Better Things (Season 2, Episode 9, see a trailer here). Pamela plays Sam, a single mother of three girls. In this episode she takes them to Canada for a magical visit with her aunt and uncle. During the visit secrets are revealed and the youngest daughter, Duke, sees a ghost the locals call, "The Sad Lady.” In the scene we discuss, Duke acknowledges and says good-bye to the ghost. This is a scene Ellen has watched, cons...
2023-03-2119 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Ria CarroganAlyson and Ria Carrogan (host of Femme on Film, Pop Guerrilas and founder of the Femme On Collective) talk about the HAND FLEX from Joe Wright’s film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (watch the scene here on YouTube here) starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy. They talk about how this is the sexiest non-sexual scene in the world, thank you female gaze! And how they appreciate watching a scene and a movie that taps into the mystery of attraction. And of course, they can’t help but fangirl out a bit...
2023-02-2823 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Anjali BhimaniAlyson and Anjali Bhimani (actress from Ms. Marvel on Disney+, voice of Symmetra from Overwatch and Rampart from Apex Legends) talk about a scene from The Newsroom (watch the scene here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wELqR2F5KjA) starring Emily Mortimer as Mac and Olivia Munn as Sloane. They talk about how not every important scene between two women needs to pass the Bechdel Test and how these two brilliant women show us why. P.S. It’s not covered in the episode, but Anjali and Alyson met and became fri...
2023-02-1421 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#185 P2 – How Relationships Change With Children: Parenthood, Strange Cravings & The Lightning Crotch With Alyson Shelton & Ria Carrogan
This episode continues the incredibly important subject matter that many individuals (especially males) know surprisingly little about; pregnancy & childbirth – we have two women who have given birth; Ria Carrogan & Alyson Shelton, plus 3 accounts from others that Mike reads aloud.
This week is part 2 where the conversation continues with discussing how the dynamic of two people changes from partners to parents, which leads to talking about raising a child. Mike then reads Maff & Amanda’s experience with their latest child and Ria & Alyson talk about the importance of supporting both parents. Nearer the end, the...
2023-02-121h 17
Genuine Chit-Chat#185 P1 – What Pregnancy & Childbirth Is Really Like: Sex Education, At Home Or Hospital, And Everyone’s Birth Being Different, With Alyson Shelton & Ria CarroganThis episode brings an incredibly important subject matter that many individuals (especially males) know surprisingly little about; pregnancy & childbirth – we have two women who have given birth; Ria Carrogan & Alyson Shelton, plus 3 accounts from others that Mike reads aloud.
This week’s part begins with Alyson & Ria introducing themselves and the Femme On Collective, before Mike & Megan talk about their experience with sex education in school. The conversation then goes into full swing, where the group talk about premature babies, how pregnancy is treated in the US & UK, what childbirth is really like and how every...
2023-02-061h 18
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Jen PrinceAlyson and Jen Prince (independent film producer and director) talk about the first sex scene in “Don’t Worry Darling” starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles and directed by Olivia Wilde. They talk about all the noise surrounding the movie, the sex scenes and how the scene worked or didn’t work for them vis a vis their own experiences and within the larger narrative.As women filmmakers, Alyson and Jen are always interested in discussing cinema created by other women and “Don’t Worry Darling” gave them plenty to talk about and digest.
2023-01-2627 minFemme OnFemme on TV: WednesdayTonya Todd (host of Active Activism and Femme on Fitness) and Alyson Shelton (host of Fine Cut) talk about the highs and lows (let's be honest it's mostly highs), of the first season of Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday, on Netflix. Tonya's Twitter and Instagram: @Tonya Todd - Tonya's website: www.mstonyatodd.comAlyson’s Twitter and Instagram: @byalysonshelton - Alyson’s Website: www.alysonshelton.com
2023-01-1928 min
Femme OnFemme on Creatives: Pamela RibonAlyson and Pamela Ribon (screenwriter of Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet, novelist, comic book writer, actor, all-around creative force) talk about the short animated film she wrote and created that is now shortlisted for an Oscar, My Year of Dicks.They talk about dicks, metaphorical ones and penis ones. They laugh, of course they do. And they also talk about how Pamela’s body of work, and this film in particular, capture experiences almost all of us have and yet, it’s a rare thing to see a film about it. ...
2023-01-1443 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Elise McCallAlyson and Elise McCall (artist behind REBURN, SPY ISLAND and MAN-EATERS) talk about a scene from REBURN Issue #1, which Alyson created and wrote. They dive deep into the creation of a pivotal scene between May and Skye and why they chose this scene to discuss. It's the female gaze on love, intimacy, negotiating trauma in a relationship and more. They loved talking about a scene, a comic book page, in such detail. A reminder of how much goes into each panel of your beloved comic books.A must listen f...
2023-01-1019 min
2023-01-0101 min
Femme OnWelcome to the Femme on CollectiveFind out what the Femme On Collective is all about. Meet your hosts, Ada, Alyson, Jess, Ria and Tonya, all who will be bringing their unique voices to a variety of subjects including books, film, TV, feminism, fitness, activism and so much more. The Femme on Collective is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Come join us.Music: Night Drive by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
2023-01-0108 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#174 Pt 2 – Another Big Star Wars Discussion: TV Shows, Books, Religion & Spirituality And Sequels With Ike’s Flame
It’s time to continue Mike’s Star Wars conversation with Ike’s Flame! They talk the sequel trilogy, what Star Wars means to them, how spirituality & religion connect with Star Wars and so much more!
This week is part 2 and the duo’s discussion continues with Ike’s rankings of the 3 Sequel Trilogy movies and they discuss some of the issues with the 3 movies, the briefly talk about Star Wars: Resistance before delving into Ike’s favourite books including the Thrawn & Queen’s trilogies, before delving into some of Mike’s comic recommendations...
2022-10-1657 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#174 Pt 1 – The Many Star Wars TV Shows: Live-Action & Animation, Ahsoka & Family, And Marvel & Lord Of The Rings With Ike’s Flame
It’s time for another Star Wars conversation and this week brings Ike’s Flame talking about what Star Wars means to him, the many TV series, how spirituality & religion connect with Star Wars and so much more!
This week is part 1 of Mike & Ike’s conversation (part 2 will be out next week but is already available for all Patreon supporters), Ike starts by saying why he created his podcast and what Star Wars means to his family, their conversation then turns to video games, before discussing The Clone Wars & Ahsoka. Their attention soon t...
2022-10-0950 min
Comics In MotionShe-Hulk: Podcast at Large. Ep 8. Ribbit and Rip ItTonya and Dan are joined by writer, and creator Alyson Shelton AND Actor and podcaster Thomas Rochester.
Alyson just appeared on Genuine Chit Chat. Check that out here.
Check out Spider-Dan’s show, Patreon, and other fun stuff on his website https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com or follow him on social media: Twitter: @Dan_Bores – Instagram: @Spiderdansecretbores
And follow Tonya Todd on social media: @mstonyatodd, her newsletter: http://www.mstonyatodd.com/newsletter/, and imdb.me/TonyaTodd
And don't forget to listen to Tonya's 7 Banned Books episodes, released on this feed and on...
2022-10-091h 14
Genuine Chit-Chat#173 – Collaborating For The Reburn Comic: Character Creation, Powerful Scenes And Spreading A Message In A Story With Alyson Shelton & Elise McCall
Two of the creative minds behind the REBURN comic are on this week’s episode of GCC; creator/writer Alyson Shelton and artist Elise McCall!
In more detail, the conversation begins with Alyson confirming why she made the comic Reburn and how Elise became involved, which leads onto how the two figured out how the many characters would look, they then mention some easter eggs within the pages of the comics and how certain iconic scenes came together between Elise & Alyson. Alyson then explains what elements of the original Reburn screenplay were included in t...
2022-10-021h 14