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BackchatPalestinian and Jewish Perspectives: One Year On | Can Doxxing Laws Keep Us Safe?This week on Backchat, we spotlight powerful diaspora perspectives one year after the escalation of conflict in Palestine and Israel. Producer Sana Sheikh speaks with Palestinian-Australian activist Sara Shaweesh about the personal and political impact of the past 12 months. We also hear from Maggie of the anti-Zionist, anti-colonial Jewish group Tzedek Collective on solidarity and resistance within the Jewish diaspora. Later, producer Euan Kielly dives into Australia’s new anti-doxxing laws. With insights from Professor Rob Cover and Dr. Nicola Henry, we explore how these changes could reshape online privacy, cybersecurity, and the fight against digital harassment....2024-11-2428 min
BICONICEp. 29: 'Pretending' to be trans; The internet hates Frankie GrandeThis week, we discuss who flopped and who popped off at the "Wicked" movie premiere. We get to the bottom of why Frankie Grande seems to be one of the internet's most-hated characters and it has a lot to do with a 10-year-old "Big Brother" season. Euphoria apparently isn't cancelled yet, and we think Chappell Roan should have been meaner to Billboard. Follow BICONIC on Instagram and TikTok.Follow your hosts Megan and Grace.Email us at biconic.the.podcast@gmail.comSources:“Wicked Los Angeles Premiere: See Al...2024-11-1549 minBICONICEp. 29: 'Pretending' to be trans; The internet hates Frankie GrandeThis week, we discuss who flopped and who popped off at the "Wicked" movie premiere. We get to the bottom of why Frankie Grande seems to be one of the internet's most-hated characters and it has a lot to do with a 10-year-old "Big Brother" season. Euphoria apparently isn't cancelled yet, and we think Chappell Roan should have been meaner to Billboard. Follow BICONIC on Instagram and TikTok.Follow your hosts Megan and Grace.Email us at biconic.the.podcast@gmail.comSources:“Wicked Los Angeles Premiere: See Al...2024-11-1549 min
The DCOM BoomZenon: Z3Sara and Nora share lots of laughs discussing lunar squatter's rights, Selena the unlikely moon goddess, and a plate full of inexplicably large bones?? 2024-02-061h 46The DCOM BoomZenon: The ZequelSara, Nora, and special guest Jonathan discuss Disney Channel's first-ever sequel — and the only Zequel known to man. 2024-01-301h 55The DCOM BoomZenon: Girl of the 21st CenturyCetus lapetus! Sara and Nora are back in a luminarious way to discuss THE it girl of 2049, Zenon Kar. It's gonna be major! 2024-01-231h 43The DCOM BoomZombiesSara and Nora learn that this 2018 DCOM is both a musical and a metaphor for racism ... and they're not sure how they feel about either of those things. 2023-10-241h 37The DCOM BoomThe Scream TeamSara and Nora enjoy the spooky lore of this 2002 film which stars a young Kat Dennings — and share some laughs over the insane father character. 2023-10-171h 26The DCOM BoomPhantom of the MegaplexSara, Nora, and special guest Jake unmask the Phantom of the Megaplex. 2023-10-101h 50The DCOM BoomHalloweentown HighSara and Nora discover that Grandma Aggie is a pathological liar and are the meanest they've been to a DCOM love interest since Pixel Perfect. 2023-10-031h 56The DCOM BoomWendy Wu: Homecoming WarriorSara and Nora discuss the DCOM with the wildest age-gap relationship of all: a California teen and a 1,000-year-old Buddhist Monk. 2023-09-261h 41The DCOM BoomWizards of Waverly Place: The MovieSara, Nora, and special guest Anthony reminisce about Wizards of Waverly Place the show, realize how horny the parents are in this film, and rail against the toxic treatment of a parrot. 2023-09-191h 57The DCOM BoomWinning LondonSara decides to switch gears and cover a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie in Nora's absence and enlists special guest Jinn to help her dissect this film about model UN and boys. 2023-08-071h 26The DCOM BoomRip GirlsSara and Nora discuss Taylor Swift vs. Camilla Belle, learn some fun facts about Hawaii, and reminisce about "Truth Is" culture. 2023-07-311h 54The DCOM BoomCamp Rock 2: The Final JamSara, Nora, and special guest Mary-Kate invite you to gather around the campfire and listen to the legend of Camp Rock vs. Camp Star. 2023-07-241h 56The DCOM BoomCamp RockSara and Nora return after a long hiatus to discuss the DCOM that made Demi Lovato a star. 2023-07-172h 08The DCOM BoomEddie's Million Dollar Cook-OffSara and Nora kick off DCOM Boom summer with a movie about baseball, cooking, and SEXISM!!!2023-05-221h 33The DCOM BoomStarstruckSara and Nora roast the protagonist of this 2010 film about the perils of fame. 2023-05-081h 22The DCOM BoomAlley Cats StrikeSara and Nora feel gaslit by a DCOM about bowling and reminisce about Webkinz.com. 2023-05-011h 38The DCOM BoomJump In!Sara, Nora, and special guest Maddy gush about Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer's chemistry and romanticize falling in love with your neighbor. 2023-04-241h 54The DCOM BoomRight on TrackSara and Nora laugh about the insanity of 7th Heaven, question this film's love interest, and discuss what the real Erica and Courtney Enders are doing now. 2023-04-171h 31The DCOM BoomMinutemenSara and Nora discuss their second DCOM about time travel (and their second DCOM featuring Nicholas Braun). 2023-04-101h 59The DCOM BoomSpinSara and Nora attempt to put their fingers on the difference between new and old DCOMs while discussing this 2021 film. 2023-03-201h 40The DCOM BoomThe Luck of the IrishSara, Nora, and special guest Noreen discuss leprechaun lore, No Irish Need Apply signs, and more in this seasonally appropriate episode. 2023-03-131h 50The DCOM BoomThe Color of FriendshipSara and Nora discuss the Emmy Award-winning DCOM based on a true story, The Color of Friendship. 2023-03-061h 51The DCOM BoomPrincess Protection ProgramSara and Nora have opposing takes on this film's protagonist and discuss the ups and downs of Selena and Demi's friendship. 2023-02-202h 05The DCOM BoomThe Poof PointSara and Nora were aged several years by this DCOM about de-aging, time travel, and realizing you have more in common with your parents than you think. 2023-02-131h 20The DCOM BoomHigh School Musical 3: Senior YearSara, Nora, and special guest Ava get emotional discussing the Wildcats' final days at East High. 2023-02-062h 21The DCOM BoomHigh School Musical 2Sara, Nora, and special guest Henry debate whether Troy did anything wrong in the HSM sequel. 2023-01-302h 40The DCOM BoomHigh School MusicalSara and Nora unpack the cultural significance of High School Musical, realize Gabriella is a pick me, and fall in love with Zac Efron all over again. 2023-01-232h 36The DCOM BoomSeason 2 Update!Sara explains why she and Nora have been unexpectedly away for several weeks and talks about Disney Channel news.2023-01-1603 minThe DCOM BoomGo FigureSara and Nora discuss Disney Channel's answer to Ice Princess and play a DCOM Boom game in their last episode of 2022.2022-12-261h 52The DCOM BoomThe Ultimate Christmas PresentSara and Nora reminisce about childhood snow day rituals, question why the little brother in this film is so angry, and learn the meaning of Christmas. 2022-12-191h 27The DCOM BoomFull Court MiracleSara and Nora discuss the one and only Hanukkah DCOM. 2022-12-121h 23The DCOM Boom'Twas the NightSara and Nora drag Santa for his problematic naughty-or-nice binary while discussing the piece of media that showed the world that the dad from Malcolm in the Middle could play a criminal. 2022-12-051h 26The DCOM BoomGet a ClueSara and Nora would follow Lindsay Lohan anywhere, even to *gasp* Brooklyn!!! 2022-11-211h 22The DCOM BoomAdventures in BabysittingSara and Nora dip their toes into nouveau Disney Channel discussing this 2016 film and complain about the abundance of gifted kids in children's media. 2022-11-141h 30The DCOM BoomMotocrossedSara and Nora get feministy discussing what they consider to be the horniest DCOM they've discussed so far. 2022-11-071h 31The DCOM BoomHalloweentown II: Kalabar's RevengeSara and Nora finish out Monstober with another trip to Halloweentown. 2022-10-311h 25The DCOM BoomTwitches TooSara and Nora have their first DCOM Boom disagreement debating which Twitches movie is better. 2022-10-241h 16The DCOM BoomMom's Got a Date With a VampireSara and Nora discuss vampire lore and discover that this monster movie is really an allegory about dating a charming sociopath. 2022-10-171h 25The DCOM BoomTwitchesSara and Nora are ready to discuss one of the spookiest phenomenons of all...identical twins. 2022-10-101h 18The DCOM BoomHalloweentownSara and Nora kick off their Monstober celebrations with a classic spooky DCOM. 2022-10-031h 20The DCOM BoomStuck in the SuburbsSara and Nora discuss fangirl culture, the painful reality of being a middle school girl, and Disney's abhorrent treatment of Drew Seeley. 2022-09-261h 23The DCOM BoomRadio RebelSara and Nora discuss a movie that's not like other DCOMS...it's shyer and quirkier!!! 2022-09-191h 19The DCOM BoomSmart HouseSara and Nora discuss a chilling sci-fi thriller that cautions against replacing human connection with technology and recall the ways in which they remembered it differently from childhood.
2022-09-121h 12The DCOM BoomBrink!Sara and Nora travel back to a simpler time — the late 1990s. Between the skating stunts, the sick burns, and the seriously sweet moral, Brink! just might be their favorite DCOM yet. 2022-09-051h 00The DCOM BoomPixel PerfectSara and Nora absolutely roast Roscoe (played by Ricky Ullman) for perpetuating unrealistic standards for women and question whether the science of this 2004 film makes literally any sense. 2022-08-291h 11
The DCOM BoomCadet KellyIn the first ever episode of the DCOM Boom, Sara and Nora explain why Cadet Kelly has a place in LGBTQ+ film history and discuss Christy Carlson Romano's YouTube videos. 2022-08-221h 08
Downtime with John and EmilyEpisode 68: How to Replace Your SisterWe're back! In this one, John is auditioning some talent to replace Emily for betraying him and the podcast by moving to Africa. the candidates are two incredibly talented people and past Downtime musical guests Sara Donnellan and Ava Heatley! We cover a number of Sororal topics from Sleepwalking Incidents to Competitive DDR to #JenniferAnist-Hand
Double thanks to Ava Heatley for co-hosting AND bringing us her brand new single Beautiful/Terrifying! Find the song on Spotify, and follow Ava on Insta @avaheatley
Also find Sara and her music on Insta @sara.donnellan
Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson ethangustavson.com
Album...2018-10-0552 minDowntime with John and EmilyEpisode 7: How to Throw a PartayyHave you ever wanted to be able to throw an absolute banger of a party? This episode is just for you. That's right. YOU. In this episode, w discuss our least favorite Calvin and Hobbs story, we invent a new party game, and Emily gets a catch-phrase. This weeks musical interlude is Shadows You Throw by Sara Donnellan! Find more of Sara's music at saradonnellan.bandcamp.com. Thanks to Ethan Gustavson as always for our intro and outtro theme. More of Ethan's beautiful work at ethangustavson.com2017-01-1756 min