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HegePodEpisode 75: Update Plus Hope and Radical ThinkingTalking about changes to the show going forward and Athena talks about small things we can do to try and push our way forward.
2023-05-2045 minHegePodEpisode 74: Hegemony and KyriarchyIn this episode, Athena talks about the Kyriarchy and how it relates to Hegemony...I swear it's not as boring as it sounds.
Resources:
Intersectionality - Black Feminists and the Uprooting of Kyriarchy - https://www.secularwoman.org/intersectionality-black-feminists-and-the-uprooting-of-kyriarchy/
Kyriarchy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyriarchy#:~:text=In%20feminist%20theory%2C%20kyriarchy%20(%2F,domination%2C%20oppression%2C%20and%20submission.
Kyriarchy 101: We’re not just fighting the patriarchy anymore - https://everydayfeminism.com/2014/04/kyriarchy-101/
Kyriarchy Definition: How a Kyriarchy Describes Social Systems - https://www.masterclass.com...
2023-04-1857 minHegePodEpisode 73: Harry Potter Pt.3 The Series That Lived!....But Maybe It Shouldn't Have.On the final episode of this series, we are going to finally look at the general Hegemony of the Harry Potter series...or at least the best that two can people can while trying to cram this into an hour. Along with a side tangent about how bad the education system is in America.
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrPIW21_dPg - The Paradox of 'Supporting' Hogwarts Legacy by Pillar of garbage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQQTXa6Xd-4 Trans bullies, Streamers, and Right-wing tactics by Jessie G...
2023-04-031h 14HegePodEpisode 72: Harry Potter Pt.2 Gender CriticalsWelcome to part 2 in our three-parter over the cursed series. This week we will be covering the gender-critical cult and the intersectionality of white feminism.
Series References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrPIW21_dPg - The Paradox of 'Supporting' Hogwarts Legacy by Pillar of garbage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQQTXa6Xd-4 Trans bullies, Streamers, and Right-wing tactics by Jessie Gender
https://youtu.be/TqBTmcRtLC0 -Antisemitism in Hogwarts Legacy by Brigitte Empire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MY5xY8a5Qc Trans people are obsessed with… by Je...
2023-03-1754 minHegePodEpisode 71: Harry Potter Pt.1 Hegepod LegacyWe are back! Partially because we've been disturbed from our slumber by the queen of Terf Island herself. That's right, we are going to be doing a three-parter over Harry Potter, with our first episode being over the controversy over Hogwarts Legacy...cause we felt there just weren't enough people talking about it.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrPIW21_dPg - The Paradox of 'Supporting' Hogwarts Legacy by Pillar of garbage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQQTXa6Xd-4 Trans bullies, Streamers, and Right-wing tactics by Jessie Gender
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2023-03-031h 03HegePodEpisode 70: See You LaterThe Hedgehogs close a chapter of the podcast. Hopefully, we will see you soon after a hiatus and some reformatting.
2022-11-1428 minHegePod69: The Rwby ScandalIn this episode, the Hedgehogs take a look at the recent new information regarding the company Rooster Teeth...They also go off on a tangent as always.
2022-10-2853 minHegePod68: Amazon the Serial Killer and Trans VegetablesContent Warning: Suicide
The Hegehogs take a look at Amazon selling suicide packs but end on a fun note with reaffirming their dedication to Marxist-Leninist-Laura Carrotist thought in this journey through the Amazon of vegetables
If you or a loved one is struggling please seek appropriate help:
https://save.org/find-help/
https://www.samhsa.gov/suicide
https://www.cnet.com/health/suicide-hotlines-crisis-hotlines-to-call-or-text-when-you-need-help/
Tweets discuss in the episode:
https://twitter.com/cagoldberglaw/status/1578121292502409216?s=20&t=GlmwYQdsC-9Ft5Fk9oR_6Q...
2022-10-211h 11HegePod67: Freedom House and Alternatives to PolicingThe HegeHogs explore the origins of the American EMS and how cops historically tried to ruin it. Notes:
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lynn-approves-500000-for-unarmed-crisis-response-team-pilot-program/2427204/
https://kdvr.com/news/local/study-denvers-star-program-reduced-crime-costs/
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2022/01/24/torontos-community-crisis-plan-is-a-welcome-shift-away-from-policing-mental-health-care.html
https://www.streetroots.org/news/2022/04/06/kaia-sand-it-took-lot-yes-and-build-brand-new-first-responder-system
https://www.portland.gov/hardesty/news/2022/4/26/portland-city-council-reacts-one-year-evaluation-portland-street-response
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2022/09/21/differences-911-new-988-chicago
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/public-safety-and-violence-reduction/home/CARE-Dashboard.html#:~:text=The%20CARE%20team%20responds%20to,community%2Dbased%20destinations%20as%20appropriate.
https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2022/04/what-know-about-nycs-b-heard-mental-health-crisis-response-teams/366286/
https://theappeal.org/community-based-emergency-first-responders-explained/#.XvT45J0c_1A.twitter
https...
2022-10-1556 minHegePod66: Renaissance FairesAthena and Nova discuss renaissance fairs and how we should be aware of the past while still looking forward to the future.
References:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10848779908579944?journalCode=cele20
https://renfair.com/socal/the-faire/
2022-10-0757 minHegePod65: On Strike - Rail Workers UniteAmid a continuing wave of historic strikes the Hegehogs discuss the conditions behind the impending railroad strike and the skewed media coverage of the event. References: https://labornotes.org/2022/09/joe-biden-thinks-rail-strike-has-been-averted-do-rail-workers https://www.taxpayer.net/energy-natural-resources/coal-industry-profits
2022-09-2358 minHegePod64: On Strike - The Queen's DeathThe HegeHogs continue their strike with observations and discussions around the death of the queen, the monarchy, and its cultural impact.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCnwo1zdlj8
https://truthout.org/articles/queen-elizabeth-is-dead-but-the-bloody-legacy-of-colonialism-lives-on/
https://nation.africa/africa/news/-we-will-not-mourn-queen-elizabeth-colonial-past-divides-opinion-on-legacy-3942724
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoc_mdJe-K4&t=378s (How Britain underdeveloped the Caribbean - book)
2022-09-1656 minHegePod63: On Strike - The Bystander EffectThe HegeHogs are on strike! Instead of a detailed essay or media analysis, Jack, Nova, and Athena dish about the concept of "The Bystander Effect" in the parking lot of HegePod HQ.
2022-09-0944 min
HegePod62: Bob's Burgers (Reprise)Athena and Nova return to Bob's Burgers for an exciting LARP at stately Winthrope Manor where we learn that the real game is class struggle.
CW: Abuse maybe?
2022-06-2457 minHegePod61: Brooklyn Nine-NineAthena and Nova pick the low hanging fruit of a police procedural sitcom set in the Big Apple, as we examine Brooklyn Nine-Nine and liberal copaganda.
cw: drugs, police, sexism, sexual assault, r-pe
2022-06-1746 minHegePod60: Essay: Antonio GramsciNova reads a brief essay by Antonio Gramsci on the relationship between capitalist media and the workers, and how workers pay the media to propagandize to them
2022-06-1309 minHegePod59: Essay: Likes, Dislikes and Problems of FandomThe HegeHogs discuss what makes us feel so bad when someone doesn't like something you do, or likes something you don't like; and offers some tools on how to enjoy and know when to stop enjoying problematic media.
CWs: Suicide, State violence, Trauma discussion
Lindsay Ellis Game of Thrones Breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hys_m3BPTS8
FD Signifire Nicki Minaj Essay: https://youtu.be/bgLD70gPCeI
2022-05-271h 00HegePod58: The Gang Watches Always SunnyIn this episode, the HegeHogs take a dive into a raunchy fan favorite show about terrible people, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and explore why some people enjoy "cringe porn/shock comedy" and others don't, and why pushing boundaries of acceptable norms is sometimes good and sometimes not so good.
References: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfcYnswbybM&feature=youtu.be
CWs:Sexual assault/rape, racism (including blackface), islamophobia, violence.
2022-05-201h 08HegePod57: SeinfeldThe HegeHogs take a second look at Seinfeld with the Festivus episode "The Strike" and explore the male gaze, charities, and why so many shows try to make striking workers look like goofballs.
CWs: Sexual harassment, child abuse, gender issues, execution discussion
References: https://nomoredeaths.org/en/
2022-05-131h 17HegePod56: RebaJack is back and the HegeHogs get back to their roots with this country-fried sitcom from the early 2000s, Reba. We take a look at the ways in which good down home southern culture is often steeped in religious indoctrination, and the ways in which "traditional values" can often result in toxic or abusive situations.
References:
https://www.swnewsmedia.com/prior_lake_american/news/sports/would-football-be-safer-with-no-helmets-pads/article_d2e0bf7d-5a86-5eec-bcf2-79c4792ddd82.html
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/sep/06/helmets-dont-eliminate-concussions-its-time-for-the-nfl-to-ditch-them
https://qz.com/610289/when-football-players-get-better-gear-their-injuries-just-seem-to-get-worse/
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/732740...
2022-05-061h 10HegePod55: Star Trek: The Next Generation with Special Guest Aivu of Tech BelieveIn our last episode of Star Trek Month, Nova and Athena are joined by special guest Aivu of Tech Believe to talk about classic TNG episode "The Measure of a Man", where Data has to defend in a hearing his right to exist and to be an independent individual with autonomy as opposed to property of the Federation.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwI6py78gsI&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59BaaifBuFI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxqQwAVEbM8
https://neuroclastic.com/an-open-letter-to-the-nyt-acknowledge-the-controversy-surrounding-aba/
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2022-04-291h 14HegePod54: Past Tense, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Pt. IIAthena and Nova are joined again by Lonesome Comrade as we discuss the second half of Deep Space Nine two-parter Past Tense. Don't try to be a Great Man, just be yourself.
Cw: police violence, racism, sexism, depictions of mental health problems.
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWV8nTRLxmE
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_man_theory
2022-04-221h 38HegePod53: Past Tense, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Part I with Special Guest Lonesome Comrade from Tech Believe PodcastAs Star Trek month continues, Nova and Athena with special guest Lonesome Comrade discuss an episode of Deep Space 9 where time travel to a dystopian past presents a nightmare vision of the dystopian future as envisioned in the 1990s, and it winds up being our dystopian present. Shit sucks, yo.
CWs: police violence, domestic violence, random violence
2022-04-151h 38HegePod52: Star Trek Deep Space Nine with Special Guest Parker from Overcritical PodThe HegeHogs are joined with Parker from the Overcritical podcast as they discuss deep space communism and labor organization while analyzing the mercantile "Ferengi" from an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
CWs: Incels, sexual harassment, police, capitalist violence
Overcritical Podcast: https://linktr.ee/OvercriticalPod
References:
Great Material Continuum: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Material_Continuum
Ferenginar: https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Ferenginar
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Sarah Z: https://www.youtube.com/c/SarahZ
Philosophy Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATITdJg7bWI&t=710s
The...
2022-04-081h 57HegePod51: The Simpsons with Special Guest Brett from Street Fight RadioThe HegeHogs--with the help of Brett from StreetFight Radio WCRS Columbus--discuss the Simpsons season 11 episode "Bart To The Future" and how it depicts Native American stereotypes and a future where a liberal president has no idea how to clean up after Trump.
CWs: Racism, gambling addiction
Street Fight Radio: https://www.streetfightradio.com/
Street Fight Twitter: @StreetFightWCRS
Brett Twitter: @BrettPain
HegePod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Hegepod
2022-04-0157 minHegePod50: The Newsroom with special guest Henry Williams from The Gravel InstituteWith the help of Henry Williams, co-founder of The Gravel Institute, the HegeHogs break down Sorkin-brain and the liberal mindset behind the sap-fueled glorification of reporting the news, specifically the news surrounding the death of Osama Bin Laden.
CWs: police violence, state violence, terrorism, sexism
References: https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/page-center/oral-histories/wolf-blitzer/journdecisionmaking
https://www.cnn.com/2016/01/19/middleeast/operation-desert-storm-25-years-later/index.html
The Gravel Institute: https://gravelinstitute.org/
2022-03-111h 06HegePod49: The Boondocks with special guest Akeem KingThe HegeHogs take a look at black experiences under capitalism through an episode of "The Boondocks" with guidance from content creator Akeem King.
CWs: police brutality, murder, rape, white supremacy, racism, child labor
2022-03-041h 07HegePod48: Robin HoodThe HegeHogs discuss the morality of theft in this review of the Disney classic, Robin Hood.
CWs: police violence, gender issues, worker exploitation, imprisonment, imperialism
2022-02-251h 00HegePod47: Essay: No Man's SkyJack and Nova discuss the imperialist hegemony of No Man's Sky and other 4x games, and why it is so pervasive in interactive entertainment media.
CWs: Colonization, slavery, animal abuse, genocide, militarism
2022-02-1858 minHegePod46: Golden Girls, Part IIThe HegeHogs get to the bottom of Dorothy's mysterious illness and talk about how the Golden Girls tackles issues of misogyny and ageism in healthcare.
CWs: misogyny, ageism, ableism
2022-02-111h 08HegePod45: Golden Girls, Part IThe Hegehogs talk about the many problems that Americans face in the healthcare system while trying to help Dorothy get a diagnosis.
Follow Higher Priestess for accessibility tips! https://www.instagram.com/higher_priestess
Coma Patient Research: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/comas-conscious-communicate/
Spoon Theory: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
CWs: Medical trauma, medical conditions, misogyny, suicide, death.
2022-02-041h 06HegePod44: Yellowstone, Part IIWe take another look at Yellowstone season 4 episode 6 "I want to be him" and unpack the leftovers from last week's harangue.
CWs: Eating and diet discussion, misogyny, violence.
2022-01-281h 07HegePod43: Yellowstone, Part IThe HegeHogs try to figure out what Taylor Sheridan is trying to tell us about veganism and ranch culture in a bizarre episode of the hit modern western drama Yellowstone.
CWs: Slavery, violence, child abuse, animal abuse, sexual abuse
2022-01-211h 30HegePod42: ColumboAthena and Nova break down an episode of Columbo and talk about what a good cop might look like if one were to exist.
Philosphy Tube Capital Punishment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDcwIZzaf-k
CWs: murder, spousal abuse, police, sexism, racism
2022-01-141h 06HegePod41: Girl Meets CommonismThe HegeHogs kick off the eternal Season 4 with a train wreck of an attempt on capitalist propaganda. Riley Matthews, daughter of Boy Meets World's Corey Matthews, explores a very strange version of communist ideology, much to the chagrin of her father/teacher.
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin: http://marx.libcom.org/library/dispossessed-ursula-le-guin
CWs: Extreme indoctrination of children, racism, slavery, child abuse, transphobia
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Hegepod
2022-01-071h 17HegePod40: Holiday Special! Veggie Tales The Toy That Saved ChristmasThe Hegehogs talk about Veggie Tales again and discover the REAL meaning of Christmas in this Holiday Special!
PMG Roblox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXlauRB1EQ
CWs: Child labor, labor exploitation, religious indoctrination, violence
2021-12-171h 07HegePod39: Essay: Autism and Hegemony with Personal ExperiencesThis week Athena and Izzy tackle the heavy topic of the hegemony that surrounds Autism, they also go into their own personal accounts of what it's like to live in this world with Autism.
References:
https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/new-evidence-ties-hans-asperger-nazi-eugenics-program/
https://molecularautism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13229-018-0208-6
https://www.sprc.org/news/suicide-risk-among-people-autism-spectrum-disorder
https://www.autism-society.org/news/the-autism-society-calls-for-better-training-for-law-enforcement-after-the-shooting-of-13-year-old-autistic-youth/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js55XSL-Kkc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR4n76vLWCs
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51164936-american-rule
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2021-12-101h 21HegePod38: CJ the X, Bo Burnham, and Jeff BezosJack and Soren become cyborgs and experience existential dread while breaking down CJ the X's video essay: "Bo Burnham vs. Jeff Bezos"
Bo Burnham vs. Jeff Bezos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvYcunuF3Eo
Spoilers: Bo Burnham's "Inside"
CWs: Violence, workplace exploitation, topics that may invoke existential dread
2021-12-031h 02HegePod37: Chapelle Gets CloserNova breaks down some commonly heard social inequities presented by complaining about lazy standup comedy in this short.
The Complex Transphobia of Dave Chappelle - Jessie Gender https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiJQV378F5A
Dave Chappelle Only Tells Half the Truth - Fiq the Signifier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S42DJr95Dfw
The Silver Balloon - Patton Oswalt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9b6SIsckck
I Got Thrown Out of a Bar - Ron White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neUaSTSKFZc
The Dr. Phil Story...
2021-11-1231 minHegePod36: Strike UpdatesCW: Torture, execution
Workers are on strike all across the country and need our support!
A quick update on who is striking and what we can do to help.
Huntington, WV
SEIU 1199 https://www.seiu1199.org/
USW 400 https://uswlocals.org/local-40
Scranton, PA
https://twitter.com/GrimKim/status/1455620878696341510?t=isAK6XuP3RFURK1EqfHucg&s=19
Brookwood, AL
https://twitter.com/appodlachia/status/1456431379990949901?t=5fTr2FFroKbl4wQVUdMN3A&s=19
Oregon, Southern California
https://discord.com/channels/836649061595086929/836653730472394793/906226096108863521
John Deere UAW:
https://twitter...
2021-11-0512 minHegePod35: Live Special - Disney's ZombiesFor our first ever public live special, we leave some live commentary on the scariest thing we've seen yet: Disney's Zombies. Explore the absolute stank takes presented by Disney on allegorical issues of segregation, reformism, cultural appropriation, and many more!
CWs: racism, segregation, racial discrimination, police violence, gore
2021-10-291h 45HegePod34: She-Ra and The Princesses of Power with Special Guest IzzyIn this Season 3 finale, we take a look at a work of media very dear to us and explore the hegemony of monarchy and heroism while also discussing the tragedy of loss and the frustrations surrounding the process of grieving.
Major spoilers all: She-Ra and The Princesses of Power
CWs: Death, grieving, survivor's guilt, sacrificing a life, beheadings, parent loss, worker abuse, abusive relationships, fascist brainwashing through indoctrination
Citations Needed podcast reference: https://citationsneeded.libsyn.com/episode-138-thought-terminating-enemy-epithets-part-ii
2021-10-221h 06HegePod33: Veggie Tales with special guest NixWe reflect on our respective conservative upbringings and take a look at staple christian media, Veggie Tales special Rack, Shack, and Benny.
CWs: child labor, murder/death, worker exploitation, workplace injury, slavery, child abuse, racism, genocide, holocaust discussion
2021-10-151h 12HegePod32: Overlord with special guest Dr. Nate Ferrious of Tech-BelieveJack tries to figure out what in the hell is going on in this modern anime about being trapped in a video game.
CWs: Sexism, rape, misogyny, colonialism, genocide, racism, sexual violence
Tech-Believe: https://anchor.fm/nateferrious/
2021-10-0848 minHegePod31: Hey Arnold! with special guests from Oklahoma Progress NowWe are joined by special guests from Oklahoma Progress Now, a nonprofit dedicated to creating progressive content, building coalitions, and holding elected leaders accountable. We take a look at an episode of Hey Arnold! which features yet another Nickelodeon-spun take on labor movements: a teachers' strike.
CWs: Neglect, abuse, workplace abuse, abortion, transphobia
OK Progress Now
Twitter: https://twitter.com/okprogressnow
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBKQVo6wxomQ63FCYV7Gzpg
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/okprogressnow
2021-10-011h 08HegePod30: SpongeBob SquarePants with special guest Big John Isner from AppodlachiaIn this episode, the Hegehogs are joined by special guest Big John Isner from the podcast Appodlachia, a witty, irreverent and insightful podcast about the stories and culture of Appalachia.
Together we take a look at an episode of SpongeBob which features a labor strike coordinated by Squidward. We talk about the cultural hegemony of labor movements as portrayed in media.
CWs: Workplace violence, police violence, neurodivergence topics, worker exploitation, ableism
Appodlachia: https://appodlachia.com/
twitter: @appodlachia
The Alt-Right Playbook: https://youtube.com/playlist?list...
2021-09-241h 01HegePod29: The Legend of KorraWe take a look Republic City in the first episode of The Legend of Korra.
CWs: Violence, police brutality, ableism, poverty, sexism, unhoused issues, colonization
2021-09-1851 minHegePod28: Bob's BurgersWe get a nice surprise from the based takes in the "Tweentrepreneurs" episode of Bob's Burgers.
CWs: Child labor, unsafe labor practices, children doing work that can be permanently damaging, discrimination of people with disabilities, ableism
2021-09-101h 06HegePod27: Avatar: The Last Airbender with special guest Fiq The SignifierYoutube essayist Fiq The Signifier (!!) joins the Hegehogs to take a look at cultural hegemony and media self-awareness in an episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The show takes on a new format and various themes are explored.
CWs: Fascism, sexism, indoctrination of kids, child labor, colonization, war
F.D Signifier Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi2u-lGY-2i2ubLsUr6FbQ
Fiq The Signifier Twitter: @FDsignifier
The Dollop 399: https://open.spotify.com/episode/35q2mPo5A8JH2TFZMxJ63x
2021-09-0353 minHegePod26: RWBYAthena breaks down RWBY and we explore some concepts of racism and bigotry in fantasy media.
CWs: Racism, violence, misogyny, war
2021-08-2750 minHegePod25: My Little PonyIn this episode, Jack tries to figure out what My Little Pony is while Nova and Athena explain it and the hegemony of monarchy!
CWs: Fascism, racism
2021-08-2043 minHegePod24: Early DistributionJack tells a personal story about rearranging personal assets in order to buy homestead acreage.
CWs: animal death
2021-08-1325 minHegePod23: The Male Gaze and Video GamesAthena takes a look at the male gaze and how its prevalence in games and digital media influences our perceptions.
2021-07-311h 10HegePod22: Despair Is A Commodity, Don't Buy ItNova presents the concept of hopelessness being bought and sold as a commodity among the ruling class.
CWs: Climate Change, Genocide
2021-07-2540 minHegePod21: Live Special - Office SpaceIn this special episode, we watch the 1999 cinema classic "Office Space" and talk about how office culture has remained unchanged for 22 years.
CWs: Violence, rape, misogyny, sexual themes, prison, fear
2021-07-161h 48HegePod20: How I Met Your MotherWe take a look at toxic masculinity among young liberal New Yorkers in the early 2000s with the pilot episode of How I Met Your Mother. CWs: Racism, Sexism, Domestic Violience, Sexual themes, Fertility discussion
2021-07-0240 minHegePod19: ScrubsIn this episode we go back to the medical field on TV and talk about the wonders of med school, residency, and working in a hospital under capitalism.
2021-06-1852 minHegePod18: RoseanneIn this episode we look at class consciousness and working people's "luxuries." Accidentally captured the show audio on this one too so bear with us on this one!
2021-06-1144 minHegePod17: Gilmore GirlsThe HegeHogs take a look at White Privilege: The Show as we dissect and discuss the pilot episode of fan favorite dramedy, Gilmore Girls. CWs: sexual themes, pedophilia, toxic masculinity
2021-06-0458 minHegePod16: M*A*S*HWe discuss military recruiter mentality and the failures of American healthcare as we observe this military dramedy from the 70s. CWs: suicide, violence, injury, surgery, transphobia, homophobia, sexual themes
2021-05-2836 minHegePod15: The Good PlaceCome along to the afterlife with us as we massively SPOIL the everloving poop out of "The Good Place" and talk philosophy!
CWs: death, religious themes.
SPOILER ALERT ALL
2021-05-2133 minHegePod14: FriendsWe look at everyone's favorite New York compadres in this episode of Friends!
CWs: misogyny, homophobia, sexism, transphobia, toxic masculinity, suicide
2021-05-1533 minHegePod13: CheersWe take a look at Boston's favorite TV bar and dissect bar culture and get a little surprise from Cliff Claven!
2021-05-0740 minHegePod12: Family GuyWe take a look at Family Guy, an animated sitcom written for adult audiences, and endure the onslaught of god awful takes. CWs: homophobia, misogyny, sexual assault, violence, suicide; and many more. Basically too many warnings to list. Listeners exercise caution!
2021-04-3035 minHegePod11: CoachWe explore the world of Coach, a sitcom about college football, relationships, and parenting a grown child. CWs: misogyny, fat-shaming, sexual themes, sexual predators
2021-04-2332 minHegePod10: A.P. BioIn this Season 1 Finale, we take a look at teacher unions and how they are presented in A.P. Bio, a comedy about a careless, transient philosopher turned "educator." CWs: animal death, violence, sexual themes, racism, non-consensual touching
2021-04-0240 minHegePod9: FrasierWe analyze Frasier's dreams and talk about Freud! CWs: homophobia, sexual themes, personal identity crises, incest, violence
2021-03-2630 minHegePod8: The OfficeThe HegeHogs spit roast the sacred cow analyzing crowd-pleaser "The Office," and throw up some solidarity for unionizing Amazon employees. CWs: Misogyny, racism, sexual themes, mutilation
2021-03-1941 minHegePod7: Full HouseA staple of 80s and 90s pop culture, we discuss Full House and the size of their San Fransisco townhouse wowie!
2021-03-1233 minHegePod6: South ParkWe take a look at South Park, a series which is notorious for being controversial and pushing boundaries. Analysis on centrism and apathy. CW: Violence, gore, homophobia
2021-03-0540 minHegePod5: Malcolm in the MiddleLois faces a dilemma at work, and Hal dunks on the boys. We look at an episode from Season 3 for cultural clues and talk about the Overton window. CW: Animal death, non-consensual touching.
2021-02-2635 minHegePod4: Modern FamilyIn 2009, Modern Family was touted as a progressive spin on the classic sitcom format. We take a look at its pilot episode and discuss its content through a hegemonic lens. CW: firearm violence, human trafficking, non-consensual touching.
2021-02-1934 minHegePod3: SeinfeldSeinfeld is considered a staple sitcom and has been a go-to for cultural norms. We take a look at an episode from 1993 and talk about its "progressive" message, and talk a little about Gramsci too. Content warnings: Suicide
2021-02-1234 minHegePod2: The King of QueensWe watch and discuss an episode of The King of Queens and how it presents cultural norms.
2021-02-0629 minHegePod1: Home ImprovementHome Improvement is a staple of white American cultural hegemony. Parental communication, workplace inequity, and toxic masculinity explored in this pilot episode.
2021-01-2928 min