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The Queers are Watching19 – Horrifying, But WhimsicalThis episode is a two-for-one deal! Hannah covers “Dopesick,” a TV drama about opioid addiction with a queer protagonist — what could go wrong? Then, Sara covers the queer representation (and the flying pierogi) in Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi/horror film, “Nope.“2023-01-151h 26
The Queers are Watching18 – Two in a MillionSara and Hannah dive into the 2022 true crime drama miniseries “The Staircase,” from Colin Firth’s portrayal of a devious bisexual to unrealistic hair expectations. Also featured: a disorganized TV/movie/book roundup and much ado about raccoons.2022-07-031h 32The Queers are Watching17 – Rooting for the Cheesecake FactorySara and Hannah emerge from hiding to discuss "The Fallout," a film about a high school student who survives a school shooting. Other discussion topics include what we were like as students, terrible reality TV shows, and queer book recommendations.2022-03-0159 min
The Queers are Watching16 – And They Were Roommates!Sara and Hannah return to the land of sapphic period pieces to discuss “Ammonite,” complete with some random 1840s facts. Plus, book recommendations from Sara, Hannah’s take on Stephen King, and more stuff you never asked for.2021-05-121h 18
The Queers are Watching15 – You Can’t Bring Crudités to a ThreesomeNew year, same vocal fry! Sara and Hannah talk about Miranda July's 2020 film "Kajillionaire," then do a quick roundup of miscellaneous TV shows.2021-02-021h 11The Queers are Watching14 – I Love Christmas, But I Respect FilmSara and Hannah discuss the holiday romcom "Happiest Season," then complain at length about the disastrous series finale of Supernatural.2020-12-181h 19The Queers are Watching13 – Total Eclipse of the HeartAfter many months of procrastination, Sara and Hannah are finally back to talk (remotely) about the French historical drama "Portrait of a Lady on Fire."2020-06-1450 minThe Queers are Watching12 – Wipe Off Your Pencil MustacheSara and Hannah each miss major plot points in the Spanish film "Elisa y Marcela," get mad at some critics, and do a rapid-fire queer media roundup.2019-08-271h 01The Queers are Watching11 – Gay or NothingSara and Hannah talk about two 2018 films, "Boy Erased" and "Bohemian Rhapsody." Note: Content warning for non-graphic discussion of sexual assault from 10:45 - 14:00.2019-01-2448 minThe Queers are Watching10 – Bad Vibes OnlySara and Hannah tackle the somewhat controversial 2017 film "Call Me By Your Name," with a super vague history lesson, questions about consent, and a hot take on bad vibes.2018-11-181h 14The Queers are Watching9 – I'm Not Like Other GaysSara and Hannah talk about the 2005 classic "Brokeback Mountain," as well as its UK counterpart, "God's Own Country." Plus, constant mispronunciation of a Romanian name and (surprise!) tangents about Supernatural.2018-08-241h 29The Queers are Watching8 – Metaphor SlutsSara and Hannah talk about the film "Disobedience," as well as the false promise of fairytale endings. Plus, a "Jane the Virgin" update from Sara, and Hannah's take on the new sci-fi drama "Siren."2018-06-111h 01The Queers are Watching7 – New Age QueersThis time, Sara and Hannah discuss the film "Love, Simon" and coming out to family as teenagers. Plus, a visit to Communist Corner, and lots of fun tangents! So get out your healing crystals and enjoy.2018-04-131h 14The Queers are Watching6 – The Sweet QueerafterSara and Hannah discuss the award-winning "San Junipero" episode of Black Mirror, and go on a long tangent about the many flaws of the Twilight novels. Plus, more on Rosa's coming out storyline on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.2018-02-031h 00The Queers are Watching5 – The Bi's Are Back in TownSara and Hannah are back, and on this episode they discuss Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Jane the Virgin, and a smorgasbord of other TV shows. Plus, a horrifying work story!2017-12-231h 07The Queers are Watching4 - Power ThroupleSara and Hannah discuss bondage, polyamory, 1940s feminism, and more with their review of "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women."2017-10-191h 03The Queers are Watching3 - A Very Supernatural DrunkisodeSara, Hannah, and special guest Tyler leave no stone unturned (and no wine glass empty) as they discuss the CW's cult classic, Supernatural.2017-09-281h 52
The Queers are Watching2 - All Aboard the Queer Train!Sara and Hannah discuss the Taiwanese film Drifting Flowers, the joys of chosen family, and queer characters on the TV show Shadowhunters.2017-09-1150 min
The Queers are Watching1 - Plot Twists and CommunistsSara and Hannah are two queer besties, and for the very first episode of their new podcast, they're here to give you the deets on "Atomic Blonde."2017-08-2637 min
The Penumbra Podcast2.02: Juno Steel and the Kitty-Cat Caper (Part 2)Juno Steel’s first day back on the job has started well: he’s outnumbered, cornered, and almost certainly going to be killed any second now. Just life as usual in the PI business.This case may be typical, but the solution will prove anything but. The mystery, after all, is one of the strangest Juno has ever encountered: who kidnaps a woman’s cat… just to replace it with an exact copy of the one they’ve stolen?Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.You can find trans...2017-04-1141 min
The Penumbra Podcast2.01: Juno Steel and the Kitty-Cat Caper (Part 1)Detective Steel is in a slump, and Maia King might have just the case to bring him out of it. One problem: half the case is going to be figuring out what the case even is, because if Ms. King is to be believed, the culprit would have to be… well, something that doesn’t exist. The stakes are life-or-death here… so hopefully Juno can figure out whose life or death before time runs out.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.You can find transcripts for all of our episod...2017-03-2835 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.02: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 2)In the hunt for a crime boss's murderer, Detective Juno Steel and Agent Rex Glass have ended up somewhere very peculiar: a game show.Well, it should be peculiar. But in the house of the Kanagawas, Hyperion City's premier crime-family-slash-entertainment-network, nothing is peculiar so long as it's caught on camera. In the eyes of a camera you can sell anything: a mad genius's horrific game show; an ancient death mask that kills whoever disturbs it; and even, strangest of all, a Detective and Special Agent who really think they have a shot at surviving this mess.2016-03-1750 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 1)(Note: this episode is a rewrite, recasting, and remaster of the original "Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 1)," and is our recommended jumping-on point for the series. If you're curious about changes made, the original version of "Murderous Mask" can be found on our website at thepenumbrapodcast.com.)Juno Steel has had a lot of clients in his time, high-profile and low. But when he’s called in to investigate the murder of Croesus Kanagawa, head of the Kanagawa crime-family-slash-entertainment-network, it’s not the client that interests him. It’s what Croesus was wearin...2016-03-1640 min