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X-TreksX-Treks Xtra: Thirty Years of The X-Files with Dr. Bethan JonesWe interrupt your regularly scheduled programing with a super fun and informative interview with academic and X-Files super fan Dr. Bethan Jones! Dr. Jones came on the show to discuss her new book The Truth is Still Out There: Thirty Years of The X-Files and if there are two things Erin & Stella love it's geeking out about their favotire fandoms and reading academic texts outside of grad school! Pre-Order the book here (or whereever books are sold): https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/the-x-files-the-truth-is-still-out-there Follow Dr. Bethan Jones here: https://twitter.com/memories_child?lang...
2023-08-1835 minX-TreksDestructive PowersDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where abnormal abilities obliterate unprepared entites? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Alternative Factor" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Syzygy." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss weird beards, buisness savvy astrologers, and a summary that we almost never got out of! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, the...
2023-07-011h 16X-TreksHorrible Exes!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where past paramores perpetrate perils? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "What Little Girls Are Made Of" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "The Rain King." Join Stella and Erin and BABY GENE as we discuss suspicious rock shapes, suspicious hail shapes, and all the relationships these characters escape. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rec...
2023-06-171h 09X-TreksTreat Yourself 2: Treat HarderDoes your favorite sci-fi show have ANOTHER episode that you love but just doesn't fit the VERY loose thematic format of your podcast? TREAT YOURSELF! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Squire of Gothos" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Je Souhaite." Join Stella and Erin for some wish fullfillment, tangent entanglement, and tactical slapping. Our treat! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking t...
2023-05-131h 13X-TreksGamerz OnlyDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode that oNlY tRuE gAmErZ wOuLd UnDeRsTaNd?! No?! N00b. For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Gamesters of Triskelion" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "First Person Shooter." Join Stella and Erin for some MMMOOORRRTTAAAALLLLL COMMBBAAAAATTT! Sometimes, it just doesn't have to be that deep. (↓→+punch = KissPunch Special Move) --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify...
2023-04-291h 27X-TreksThe Vietnam WarDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode that attempts to deal with the subject of The Vietnam War? NO?! Well THESE shows do! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "A Private Little War" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Sleeper." Join Stella and Erin (and Stella and Erin) as we discuss these episodes. There will be no alliteration jokes on this one. We're back! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never s...
2023-04-141h 16X-TreksChildren Are Evil!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where killer kids cause casualties? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "And The Children Shall Lead" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "The Calusari." No need to run and catch that train, Stella and Erin are here to plant the flag into this preteen patricide pandemonium podcast! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grie...
2022-12-191h 09X-TreksMain Character IllnessDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where a major character contracts a cruddy critical condition? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Enemy Within" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Plus One." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss unearned romances, unearned cures, big game beheadings, and better character arcs. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to...
2022-12-041h 17X-TreksRapid AgingDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where.. huh? What? YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP I'M VERY OLD NOW! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Deadly Years" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Dod Kalm." Join Stella and Erin as we travel down this mortal coil at lightspeed with two tales of pickled protagonists with elderly ennui. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. See...
2022-10-291h 17X-TreksDopplegangersDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where a dastardly doubles deal out disaster and death? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Enemy Within" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Plus One." Join Stella and Erin (and Stella and Erin) as we discuss space dogs, thrown dookie, cold men, and hangmen. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (serio...
2022-10-151h 35X-TreksTraveling CircusDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where a roaving group of performers are privy to peril? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Way To Eden" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Humbug." Join Stella and Erin as we discuss herberts, hoaxes, music and (fiji) mermaids! We reach, you gaffs. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to...
2022-10-011h 36X-TreksVampires!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where nefarious nosferatu carniverate characters? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Man Trap" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "3." Nailing the theme so far in season 3, join Stella and Erin for a feast of salt tablets and blood bread! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live to...
2022-09-161h 41X-TreksRobots!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where asshole automatons attempt to overtake and overthrow? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "I, Mudd" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Rm9sbG93ZXJz." We're back with two bangers! Join Stella and Erin as they evade drone and clones with Mulder and Bones. (Bobby was sick, he's better now) --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to...
2022-09-041h 23X-TreksSeason 2 Wrap-up!Does your favorite sci-fi mashup podcast have an episode where they wrap-up their second season? For Stella Cheeks it's this podcast, and for Erin Cline it's THIS PODCAST! Join us as we look back on questionable theme picks, everlasting friendships, and so very much screaming. Are you Duane Barry enough to wrap-up X-Treks season 2 with us? Sit down, have some green! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify...
2022-07-301h 03X-TreksFailed SpinoffDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where they try and force some characters and themes from another cancelled (or nonexistent) show on you? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Assignment: Earth" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Millennium." It's the last regular episode of our second season! Join Stella and Erin as we discuss forced IP synergy, sexy cat ladies, how non-canon lore do be out there, and a real life baby! (Gene's spinoff podcast will be a wild success.) --- About the podcast:...
2022-05-281h 37X-TreksHorrible BossesDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter antagonistic authority figures or corrupt slimy superiors? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Doomsday Machine" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Zero Sum." Join Erin and Stella for an episode that has everything: BEES, Scotty in a tube of sparks, more BEES, Skinner in his undies, kids getting swarmed by BEES, floating super powerful planet devouring sex toys, Skinner in a tight shirt doing demolition work to find BEES, Moby Dick in Space, Skinner almost kissing several c...
2022-05-141h 18X-TreksInvadersDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter (or ARE) strange creatures where they do not belong? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "By Any Other Name" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Firewalker". Erin and Stella are back with dice that die and ancient spores shooting out of guys! Join us for two tales where the real invaders are humans and their feelings! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but...
2022-04-301h 32X-TreksImmortalityDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter beings who live too long or seemingly forever (and are awful because of it)? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Requiem For Methuselah" and for Erin Cline it's the X-Files episode "Nothing Lasts Forever". **Exasperated scream warning for ~1:04:17** Join Stella and Erin as they grow ever more grateful they don't live forever or have to deal with anyone that does! FORGET. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over...
2022-04-151h 47X-TreksUnidentified AlienDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the characters encounter a mysterious being from another planet? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Metamorphosis" (and MANY others) and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Little Green Men" (and not as many but still like SEVERAL others). Join Stella and Erin as they encounter a formless fraternizing cloud and an interstellar dj who wants to abduct you and make you listen to their mix tape! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been...
2022-04-011h 42X-TreksAccidental KinkDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters stumble into a situation and find that they are really into it. Like, REALLY into it? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Elaan of Troyius" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Never Again". Join Stella and Erin as they discuss entitled brats and psychotic tats with two episodes where characters think "Oops, I liked that!" --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen...
2022-03-181h 24X-TreksMysterious DisappearanceDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where people seem to vanish with next to know trace? How do you know? Maybe they just never noticed?! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Immunity Syndrome" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Soft Light". The Crew is exhausted and so is Tony Shalhoub, but @ErngenC and @Stella_Cheeks are just the stimulant we all need to deep dive into a duo of dark matter debacles. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have bee...
2022-03-041h 15X-TreksUndercoverDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters disguise their true identities or even their ears to take down the enemy? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Enterprise Incident" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Arcadia". Espionage! Join @Stella_Cheeks and @ErngenC as they sneak around with pointy eared honeypots, colonizer trash monsters, and also a tulpa! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV s...
2022-02-181h 26X-TreksF*ck It's Cold!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where it's just.... really fucking cold? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "All Our Yesterdays" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Ice". Yeah! Nailing this theme! Join Stella and Erin as they watch both the Federation and The Feds battle inner turmoil and frostbite alike. Remember, if you're cold so is your baby snake in a latex suit. Bring them inside. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a deca...
2022-02-041h 31X-TreksI've Been FramedDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where someone get's a crime pinned on them that they didn't commit (even if it's only VERY briefly)? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Court Martial" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Fire". Revenge is in the air and jet fuel is in the paint as Stella and Erin figure out whodunnit and who didn't. That old friend? Your spicy ex? Just don't those trust computers or on which grave they had sex! --- About the podcast:
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Not Your DemographicBella Twins & Book ClubsIt's the first NYD of 2022! Erin & Stella decide to mix it up and talk about the state of women's wrestling. Everybody loves a throw back. Plus, they share their first reads of the year and have a good laugh at the expense of The CW. --- Books Mentioned: --- Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales --- In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl --- Pilgrim Bell by Kaveh Akbar --- Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead...
2022-01-121h 20X-TreksRed Hot Pants!Does your favorite sci-fi show have... Ok, you know what? We don't have to do this for this one. Kirk wears tight red pants and Mulder wears a red speedo at some point in these episodes. That's it. That's the theme. Do you need more?! For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Charlie X" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Duane Barry" and "Ascension" (the red speedo happens in Duane Barry but I GUESS we care about the story as well). Join Stella and Erin as they watch some ruby wrapped rum...
2022-01-071h 28Not Your DemographicCongratulations! You Survived.This week on Not Your Demographic, it's the end of the year as we know it! 2021 is almost a wrap, and Erin & Stella are closing out this disturbing year with bad bikini waxes and Supernatural obsessions. Here's hoping for a better 2022, but we're not holding our breaths! --- Books Mentioned: American Cult edited by Robyn Chapman And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Under The Whispering Wood by TJ Klune Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales Dawn by Octavia E. Butler
2021-12-301h 15X-TreksFamily DramaDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters struggle with the immense weight of familial friction? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Journey To Babel" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Beyond The Sea". Sad dads, mad lads, assassins and ghosts, egads! Join Erin and Stell as they untangle intergalactic espionage and ethereal investigations all sung to the tune of "Are You Proud of Me Now, Parents?" and just in time for the holiday weekend! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Ste...
2021-12-241h 29Not Your DemographicWhose Idea Was This?This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is eating like a queen, and Stella is contemplating the destruction of public property. --- Books Mentioned: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Willaims Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly The Coming Storm by Micheal Lewis Feeding the Dragon by Sharon Washington Sexuality: A Graphic Novel by Meg-John Barker & Jules Scheele A Mind of Her Own by Paula McLain
2021-12-221h 12X-TreksMan Vs. MachineDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where humanity grapples with it's own technological creations and the concept of what it means to be human? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Ultimate Computer" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Kill Switch". Join Stella and Erin as they discuss what it means to be "living", if machines created by humans could ever be "perfect", and which characters truly don't care and just want these metal menaces to DIE! #wargames #badbotsgetshot --- About the podcast: E...
2021-12-101h 20Not Your DemographicCandle SnobberyThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is getting violently kicked by her unborn child, Stella is creeping on ebay and they may or may not be planning an art heist. Books Mentioned: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaimen Ghost Letters by Baba Badji Murder Most Actual by Alexis Hall The Werewolf's 15 Minutes by Jonathan Maberry Five Moon's Rising by Lise MacTague Some Things I Still Can't Tell You by Misha Collins ...
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X-TreksAnimalsDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where mankind struggles with it's relationship to other animals whether they be invisible, alien, or intangible? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Arena" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Fearful Symmetry". Tigers, Elephants, and Gorn! Oh, gosh! Join Stella and Erin as they watch space sensualists and spooky smolderers fight for mankind's dominance on the food chain. (Spoilers, humans ain't shit!) --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a deca...
2021-11-261h 13Not Your DemographicLet's RideThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are tired, covered in whipped cream and love ONE cowboy champion. Books Discussed: Not His Werewolf by Annie Nicholas A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor It by Stephen King Sho by Doulas Kearney Some things I still can't tell you by Misha Collins The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor The House on The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Not Here by Hieu Minh N...
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X-TreksToxic MasculinityDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where the men are just like... the worst? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Is The In Truth No Beauty?" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Mulder And Scully Meet The Weremonster." Join Stella and Erin as they UGH and BLEH at these bros and their confidence issues. Don't Starfleet and the FBI have health plans that pay for therapy? Because they should. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have...
2021-11-121h 26Not Your DemographicBlanket FortThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is pregnant in a blanket fort, Stella got a new dog and wrestling is good sometimes! Books Discussed: Expecting Better by Emily Oster A Thousand Times You Lose Your Treasure by Hoa Nguyen The Only Good Indians by Stephan Graham Jones Books of Blood Vol 1 by Clive Barker The Burning Girls by C.J. Tudor It by Stephen King Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix --- Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @NYDProductions and interact with us using the tag #No...
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X-TreksBody Swap Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where characters undergo a mental transference and trade physical forms with someone else? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Return To Tomorrow," and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Dreamland 1 & 2." For real this time! On purpose! Join Stella and Erin as they discuss all the freaky Friday friction that ensues when our heroes have to barter for their bodies with self-important supreme beings and slimy government suit schemings. Oblivion together does not frighten this podcast. --- About the podcast: Erin Cline...
2021-10-291h 49Not Your DemographicEverything is a ScamThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are muddling through their anger at the irrevocably damaged American health care system and at all the ceilings that need to be painted. Thank god for Venom, baseball, and Hangman Adam Page! Books Discussed: Velvet Was The Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Twice Alive by Forrest Gander Ornamental by Juan Cardenas The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood The American Dream by Edward Albee We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix Tiny Crimes: Very Short Tales of Murder and Mystery Cemetery Boys...
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X-TreksRet-Con-A-Rama!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode that attempts to retroactively fix something within it's universe's continuity, or create an issue that needs to be fixed later? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Errand Of Mercy" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episodes "Jose Chung's From Outer Space"... at least, until we change it later. Join Stella and Erin as they discuss the first coming of the Klingons what happens when you mix hypno-therapy with Venus at it's peak brilliance! --- About the podcast: Eri...
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X-TreksGhosts!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where spectral entities or unseen forces haunt and taunt the main characters? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "The Tholian Web," and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "How The Ghosts Stole Christmas." Join Stella and Erin for tales of innerspace specters, aspirational apparitions, and the contentious couples they come across! Also, who to look to for Christmas wrapping advice from and what goes good with scotch. ooOOoOOOOO!!!! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over...
2021-10-011h 27Not Your DemographicThe Empty GraveThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are joined by their talented friend Warwick Johnson to discuss the upcoming Empty Grave trade paperback launch, his kickstarter and, of course, what books he's been reading. Books Discussed: Luster by Raven LeiLani Valentine by Elizabeth Wetmore One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Noir by Christopher Moore Poison for Breakfast by Lemony Snicket The American Dream by Edward Albee A Zoo Story by Edward Albee A Night in Tower Terror by R.L. S...
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X-TreksShapeshifterDoes your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where villains use tricks of the eye or change their physical forms to fool the unsuspecting heroes? For Stella Cheeks, it's (kind of) the Star Trek TOS episode "Mudd's Women," and for Erin Cline, it's (maybe) the X-Files episodes "Terms Of Endearment." Ok look, no amount of alliteration will cover up the fact that the theme of this episode is looser than a settler on Ophiucus III, but you gotta give the demon his due! It's still a very fun show where we express love for practical FX and...
2021-09-171h 26Not Your DemographicKissing CannibalsThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is rolling around eating tomatoes and Stella is crying about Star Trek. They discuss true crime books, the sprawl of suburbia, AEW All Out and terrible terrible 2000s fashion. Pretty normal week all around. Books Discussed: Feminism A Graphic Guide - Cathia Jenaiti, Judy Groves & Jem Milton The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell - Brian Evenson The Sprawl: Reconsidering The Weird American Suburbs - Jason Diamond Bad Astronomy - Philip Plait Snuff - Terry Pratchett Chasing the Boogeyman...
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X-TreksEugenics!Does your favorite sci-fi show have an episode where doctors or dictators dabble in DNA debauchery? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "Space Seed," and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Eve." It's season 2 of X-Treks, and it starts with two tales of ribosomal rumbles! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo...
2021-09-031h 39Not Your DemographicHave You Considered Whales?This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin DNF's a book, Stella freaks out about space, and they both buy in hard to save the whale propaganda. Oh, also f*ck WWE (forever and always) and Erin announces her pregnancy. Books Discussed: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Thud! by Terry Pratchett Extremity by Daniel Warren Johnson TekLords by William Shatner The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan ...
2021-08-301h 15X-TreksX-Treks Season Two TrailerErin Cline & Stella Cheeks are back for X-Treks season two. The beliefs are bolder, the truth is seekier and the ships are PROUD and LOUD. Buckle up and bring a friend. It's going to be a wild ride! --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade but have never seen each other's favorite TV show. Seeking to rectify that grievous error (seriously, they used to live together), X-Treks was born! Each week the duo choose one episode from Star Trek: The Original Series and...
2021-08-2203 minNot Your DemographicGender Feels & YA SquealsThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin refuses to turn her fan off and searches for more books about gender while Stella cries about YA novels and fakes her own death. Oh, also f*ck Cody Rhodes and WWE forever and always. Books Discussed: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe Gender A Graphic Guide by Meg-John Barker & Jules Scheele Seeing Gender by Iris Gottlieb Tiny Crimes: Very Short Tales of Mystery & Murder A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G Summers The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley J...
2021-08-091h 29Not Your DemographicGreat Male Wife EnergyThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella finally finish that terrible lesbian "erotica" and celebrate by dancing to disco music, quitting their jobs and taking a new malewife. Oh, also, get f*cking vaccinated and wear your damn mask. Books discussed: A Little Devil In America by Hanif Abdurraqib The Skeleton Crew by Deborah Halber Fingersmith by Sarah Waters The Roommate by Rodie Danan The Lottery and Other Stories By Shirleyy Jackson The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix --- F...
2021-07-251h 23Not Your DemographicI was led to believe there was Victorian PornThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are holding on by frayed threads, but at least there is Supernatural Drama and Dark Order support to get them through even if they are reading the WORST book. Books discussed: The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander Klara in the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro Hellions - Zeb Wells Heart Shaped Box - Joe Hill One Last Stop - Casey McQuiston --- Follow us! #NotYourDemoPod Twitter: @Stella_Cheeks Instagram: @NYDErnGenC Support the...
2021-07-071h 06Not Your DemographicThe Aesthetic is Worth ItThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are two busy bees! Erin is painting by numbers and learning about queer theory. Stella is fangirling over supernatural and being bullied by her cat. Pretty normal stuff. Books discussed: Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler Queer a Graphic History by Meg-John Barker The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader by Neil Gaimen King Deadpool by Kelly Thompson Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour The Midnight Library by Matt Haig R...
2021-06-2053 minNot Your DemographicThe Aesthetic is Worth ItThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are two busy bees! Erin is painting by numbers and learning about queer theory. Stella is fangirling over supernatural and being bullied by her cat. Pretty normal stuff. Books discussed: Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler Queer a Graphic History by Meg-John Barker The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader by Neil Gaimen King Deadpool by Kelly Thompson Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour The Midnight Library by Matt Haig R...
2021-06-2053 minNot Your DemographicNo Cops At PrideThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella are terrible audience members, Stella is mainlining comics, Erin is yelling at cops, and they both learn a little about themselves through listener-submitted peg/marry/kills. Books discussed: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison & Frank Quietly Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? By Alan Moore New 52: Nightwing Vol 1-3 by Kyle Higgins X-men Vol 1 by Johnathan by Johnathan Hickman Excalibur Vol 1 by Tini Howard Fallen Angels by Bryan Edward...
2021-06-061h 06Not Your DemographicIn Search of A SwitchThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is on a road trip, Stella is into Superman, Cody Rhodes is an actual American Nightmare and Mr. Darcy deserves a pegging. Books discussed: The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett Luster by Raven Leilani Sweat by Lynn Nottage Girl From the Other Side #10 by Nagabe --- Follow us! #NotYourDemoPod Twitter: @Stella_Cheeks Instagram: @NYDErnGenC Support the show! Patreon.com/NYDProductions
2021-05-231h 06Not Your DemographicNight VibesThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin has her fingers in too many (future) pies, Stella is taking stress naps, wrestlers hate crediting artist for their work and the AEW cameramen suck at their jobs. Books discussed: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix The Wize Wize Beasts of the Wizarding Wisdoms by Nagabe Obit by Victoria Chang The Boss by Victoria Chang The Midnight Library by Mat Haig Finna by Nate Marshall The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and...
2021-05-091h 02Not Your DemographicResults May VaryThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin is coming out of a manic art phase, Stella is in lazy purgatory, and they both hate Lori Lightfoot and wanna smooch Colt Cabana (who is allowed to have a podcast). Books discussed: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Him by Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Stories of Horror Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater --- Follow us! #NotYourDemoPod Twitter: @Stella_Cheeks Instagram: @NYDErnGenC Support the show!...
2021-04-251h 23Not Your DemographicOnce A Bully Always A BullyThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella discuss a month worth of books demolished, their personal existential crises, the importance of Bianca & Sasha main eventing WrestleMania, and why Erin is terrible for not watching Hannibal. Books discussed: Truly Like Lightning by David Duchovny The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún by Nagabe Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers You & I by Leonard Nimoy Luster Novel by Raven Leilani Love on the Other Side: Short Story Collection by Nagabe The Man Who Ca...
2021-04-111h 20Not Your DemographicBritt Baker Fan ClubThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella present you with a minisode! Sometimes life gets in the way but the Demogods are still here for you with that fresh #content. They discuss the joys of homeownership, the book their reading RIGHT now that they can't get enough of, Britt Baker's glorious crimson mask and another special Stella targeted Peg/Marry/Kill. Books discussed: Luster by Raven Lelani Good Intentions by Elliot Kay Truly Like Lightning by David Duchovny --- Follow us! #NotYourDemoPod
2021-03-2929 min
Not Your DemographicYou Call That An Explosion?This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella read a book about a pandemic during a pandemic like a bunch of idiots, make fun of Kenny Omega while praising the genius of Eddie Kingston and argue over who would be more enjoyable to peg - John Malkovich or Drew McIntyre. --- Books discussed: Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi Truly Like Lightning by David Duchovny American Utopia by David Byrne and Maira Kalman
2021-03-1658 minNot Your DemographicKayfabe is RealityThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella share their week in reading, philosophize on the reality of money, mourn Daft Punk, pimp time travel, and complain about AEW. Pretty standard stuff. Enjoy! Note: Some audio issues so pardon the quality. Recording in a pandemic is hard y'all! --- Books discussed: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The School for Lies by David Ives The Office of Historical C...
2021-02-281h 14
Not Your DemographicBaby, but also a Leader.This week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella talk about art, music, books, and THE ABSOLUTELY ABHORRENT TREATMENT OF THE AEW WOMEN'S ROSTER. But don't worry, they end on a high note with a Star Trek TOS fancast utilizing pro-wrestlers resulting in some truly transcendent ensemble. --- Books discussed: The School for Lies by David Ives By Night by John Allison Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Meet Cute: Some People are Destined to Meet by...
2021-02-151h 18
Not Your DemographicWrecked by BreadThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella freak out about a book that you all should definitely read, dunk on old men complaining about wrestling, praise Alicia Fox and share who they would smack in the face with a loaf of bread. (Hint: JJ Abrams watch your back!) --- Books discussed: Red White & Royal Blue By Casey McQuiston Outlawed by Anna North Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsey C. Gibson Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid What Have Always Lived in th...
2021-02-011h 09
Not Your DemographicBinge Watch Your FeelingsThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella discuss the realities of traveling during covid, what television homes they'd love to live in, and their current mission to watch the entire career of Mitch Pileggi. --- Books discussed: Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America - Ijeoma Oluo Fauna – Christiane Vadnais Such a Fun Age - Kiley Reid Promises (Bounty Hunters #1) - A.E.Via Fire & Water - Alexis Hall You're Not a Girl in a Mo...
2021-01-191h 06
Not Your DemographicSeveral Lesbians LaterThis week on Not Your Demographic, Erin & Stella celebrate their 2020 accomplishments, share their 2021 reading goals and mourn Brodie Lee. --- Books discussed: Die - Kieron Gillen Enforcer Enigma - Gail Carriger 20th Century Ghosts - Joe Hill When Harry Met Harry - Sydney Smyth On Fine Fae - Molly Harper On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century - Timothy D. Snyde Wicked Things - John Allison I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution - E...
2021-01-051h 05
Not Your DemographicWildly FineThis week Erin & Stella are wrapping up the year with, well, not fanfare exactly, but with some hope. That's pretty good for 2020. They rant about wrapping paper and rave about wrestling. Plus, mania presented as reading. See you all in the new year! --- Books discussed: Plummet Book - Sherwin Tjia The Siren - Tiffany Reisz Plain Bad Heroines - Emily M. Danforth Tiny Nightmares - Edited by Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli Nieto Dune - Frank Herbert Kate Kane 2 - Alexis Hall
2020-12-221h 16
Not Your DemographicRanting Raving Nesting DollThis week Erin & Stella are got cats, got sick (not that kind of sick), rage read a bad(?) erotica, regular read other books and tried to convince themselves that it's ok to relax as long as you make your own cold brew. --- Books discussed: The Siren by Tiffany Reisz The Pine Islands by Marion Poschmann If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Stories of Horror X-Men Grand Design by Ed Piskor X-Men Grand Desig...
2020-12-0656 min
Not Your DemographicThanksgrievingThis week Erin & Stella are celebrating their wins (yay masters degree!), grieving their losses (boo Thanksgiving) and sharing their embarrassing masturbatory fantasies. --- Books discussed: Piranesi by Susanna Clarke White Bird by R.J. Palacio Slaughter House-Five Graphic Novel adapted by Ryan North & Albert Monteys The Siren by Tiffany Reisz Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman read by Cathleen McCarron Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey Mcquiston read by Ramon De Ocampo Meet Cute Club by Jack Har...
2020-11-2247 min
Not Your DemographicUnclench A LittleThis week Erin & Stella unclench just a little bit because holy sh*t we have a new president! They discuss working the polls, trepidatious hope for the future, ghost back doors and Stella teaches Erin what ABO fic is. Someone had to. --- Books discussed: The Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life--Alcohol Free by Amanda Ward and Jardine Libaire What Happens at Night by Peter Cameron Children's Bible by Lydia Millet Lot by Bryan Washington The End of Everything (A...
2020-11-0850 min
Not Your DemographicNo Energy. Let's Read.This week Erin & Stella are full parodies of themselves as they discuss reading double-digit books, wanting more women on commentary, and whether or not they would peg Nacho Cheese Doritos. What did you expect? --- Books discussed: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life--Alcohol Free by Amanda Ward and Jardine Libaire Hellboy: Seeds of Destruction by Mike Mignola Strange Weather by Joe Hill Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Pizza Girl by...
2020-10-1155 min
Not Your DemographicTry Not To PanicThis week Erin & Stella are tired, scared and experiencing endless panic attacks. So...2020. At least there will always be peg, marry, kills to cheer them up. --- Books discussed: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Pizza Girl by Jean Kyoung Frazier Snotgirl by Bryan Lee O'Malley Book of Dust by Phillip Pullman Strange Weather by Joe Hill --- Follow us! #NotYourDemoPod Twitter: @Stella_Cheeks Instagram: @NYDErnGenC --- Support the show! ...
2020-09-2859 min
X-TreksThe PilotThis week our intrepid X-Trekkers trade the beginnings of each series on their quest to share their favorite TV shows with one another. Stella Cheeks chooses the Star Trek TOS episodes "The Menagerie I & II" and Erin Cline presents the X-Files episode "The Pilot" for discussion. Will our heroes survive the charming but turbulent starts of these shows, or will they be forever lost in grave-sized plot holes and dramatic recastings? (No podcasters were physically harmed in the making of this show.) --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and St...
2020-09-1859 min
Not Your DemographicTurns Out, We Like Podcasting!After a months-long hiatus, Erin & Stella are back and ready to talk about...not wrestling! Look, let's be real. Not Your Demographic hasn't been a real wrestling podcast for years; they're just being honest about it now. Join the Demigod duo as they catch each other up on their pandemic lives, reading lists, and a special X-Treks style peg/marry/kill. --- Follow us! #NotYourDemoPod Twitter: @Stella_Cheeks Instagram: @NYDErnGenC --- Support us! www.Patreon.com/NYDProductions
2020-09-1557 min
X-TreksThe HookWhat episode of your favorite TV show would you show your best friend to get them into it? For Stella Cheeks, it's the Star Trek TOS episode "City On The Edge Of Forever" and for Erin Cline, it's the X-Files episode "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose." It's the first episode of X-Treks. Will Erin & Stella like each other's favorite show? Or is this podcast doomed from the start? (Spoiler: It's not doomed.) --- About the podcast: Erin Cline and Stella Cheeks have been friends for over a decade, but have nev...
2020-09-041h 09