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Final GirlsPumpkin from Forbidden FruitsCODE DILL! Kara joined us for Sarah’s bday episode to cast some cute dark magic and dive into the coven from Forbidden Fruits. This movie is Mean Girls meets Heathers meets The Craft meets a tiny bit of Clueless, and two of the three of us are here for it. Goat's milk, thigh gaps, rose petals, bone casts, truffle oil, bitch slap, blood clots, juice press. Bee emoji, Couple emoji, Red heart emoji, Red question mark emoji.PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW! 💕Find us at final-girls.com and check out our Patreon
2026-06-0357 min
Final GirlsSkye from Smile 2This week, we're analyzing the Final Girl journey of Skye from Smile 2 (2024), an overworked and lonely NYC pop star fighting multiple demons - but only one of them is supernatural! This is a very rewatchable movie in a franchise we hope will only get better and better. But how does her Final Girl story measure up?We changed our Patreon! We now only have ONE level for $5. Our Patreons get TWO extra podcast episodes per month. But don't think of it that way. Think of this as a tip, or like getting us a Diet Coke (for...
2026-05-271h 00
Final GirlsKirsty from HellraiserWho are we, you ask? Demons to some, angels to others 😈This week, we’re analyzing Kirsty’s Final Girl credentials in one of the most iconic franchises in horrorstory, Hellraiser (1987). She’s the trifecta of Final Girl resourcefulness with a perfect blend of physical strength, intellectual capability, and emotional awareness. We just wish she had a lot more screen time in this one.Listen to (or watch) Sarah’s guest appearance on Getting Offed, in which we talk about the Hellraiser theme song!Listen to Sarah and Kellie’s guest appearance last year on Blood...
2026-05-1352 min
Final GirlsLiz from Shaun of the DeadHot zombie survival tip: blend in by making your face vacant with a hint of sadness like a drunk who lost a bet. This week we’re covering the Final Girl adventure of Liz from Shaun of the Dead (2004). She’s sick of her boyfriend’s sh*t and his inability to act like an adult. And what woman hasn’t been there, so we don’t blame her - but can a zombie apocalypse save her relationship? Let’s find out.Warning, spoilers ahead!PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW!Visit us a...
2026-04-0150 min
Final GirlsPearl from PearlAu revoir poor Johnny! Pearl is the brutal and delirious Final Girl Villain of Ti West's 2022 Pearl, part of the X trilogy. With so many unsettling scenes and so many genuine WTF moments, this film is bound to be a cult classic and we can't decide if we're here for it or not. Also, did anyone else catch the parallels to The Wizard of Oz? Just us?PLEASE LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW!Visit us at final-girls.comCheck out our Patreon!
2026-03-2547 min
Final GirlsElisabeth Sparkle/Sue from The SubstancePUMP IT UP! This week, we’re not holding back while we dissect the heavy-handed messages in The Substance (2024) about aging, body dysmorphia, and the general f*ckery of being a woman who happens to get older. Elisabeth and Sue share the title of Final Girl in this one, because they both find themselves up against a sinister antagonist threatening their sense of worth: The Patriarchy (particularly The Hollywood Patriarchy.) Is this one of the few movies you can leave and then feel BETTER about yourself? We think so…Warning, spoilers ahead!PLEASE LEAVE US A RA...
2026-03-181h 00
Final GirlsJay from It FollowsIt Follows (2014) has become a modern classic, and Jay has become a modern classic Final Girl. Haunted by trauma and a shapeshifting entity, Jay is not a typical Final Girl because she doesn’t get to toughen up or confront her villain. Instead, she must navigate the horrors reactively and depend on her friends to get through it. We love this movie, although it’s very somber and full of dread, because it truly leaves you guessing in every scene - is something following? And does anyone know where Sarah can get one of those clamshell e-readers?Spoi...
2026-03-1154 min
Final GirlsFern Mayo/Vylette from JawbreakerIn this highly requested episode, we analyze Jawbreaker’s (1999) Fern Mayo/Vylette’s Final-ish Girl and her journey from invisible quiet nerd to Angelyne-coded bombshell. We cover if Julie is the TRUE Final Girl (probably) and the iconic Courtney (Satan in Heels) and the movie’s nasty candy namesake. She’s so evil, and she’s only in high school!Beware, spoilers ahead!PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW! 💕Visit us at final-girls.com and check out our Patreon!
2026-03-0450 min
Final GirlsAriel from OpusWizard of Wiggle! Writer dreams and professional f*ckery! Wearing rings on top of gloves! This week, we're breaking down the Final Girl story of Ariel from Opus (2025), the A24 cult movie about a writer who finds herself in a slobbery, bloody situation at the compound of an aging pop star in the middle of nowhere, Utah. Will she escape before the Kool-Aid? Will she get a book deal or a byline by the time she's 35, which is basically 40? Time will tell!PLEASE GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW! We promise it's not a cult!...
2026-02-251h 01
Final GirlsClarice from The Silence of the LambsGood evening, Clarice! This week, we're covering the Final Girl story of Clarice Starling from The Silence of the Lambs (1991), one of our most competent Final Girls so far. Portrayed brilliantly by Jodie Foster, Clarice ABSOLUTELY is a Final Girl because she is vulnerable, strong, thoughtful, intentional, and just an overall badass. She feels like she has a lot to prove as a cadet in the FBI academy surrounded by a bunch of dudes who hit on her, and she does it all in spades. Warning, there are spoilers ahead!Note: we use he/him pronouns for...
2026-02-1850 min
Final GirlsAlly from Heart EyesHappy Valentine's Day! Heart Eyes (2025) was a fan favorite last year, so we couldn't let this romantic holiday pass without covering Ally, its Final Girl who is afraid of blood and cynical about true love. And luckily, to celebrate the day of love, we have our podcast besties Matt and Katie from Getting Offed to help us break down the whole thing - from the 50/50 split of rom-com and horror to suction cup dildo weapons to red night vision masks and Detective Devon Sawa. Listen now before the Heart Eyes Killer comes to YOUR town! (Warning: spoilers!)...
2026-02-111h 11
Final GirlsMaud from Saint MaudIt might be a stretch to call Maud from Saint Maud (2019) a Final Girl, because there’s no slasher, no chase sequence, no one coming to save her — not even God. Her horror is internal, spiritual, and exquisitely lonely. This episode explores Maud as a woman desperate for meaning in a world that offers her none, and how that desperation turns her inward, toward Heaven, and then outward with devastating consequences.Spoiler Warning: This episode spoils everything and if you’ve seen it, yes – including the part you’re thinking about.PLEASE LEAVE US A RATING AND...
2026-02-0456 min
Final GirlsDebbie from Killer Klowns from Outer SpaceThis week, we cotton-candy-cocoon our way into the colorful, twisted world of Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988), discussing the film’s creative visual effects, memorable kills, and the unique quirks of our Final Girl, Debbie Stone. We also explore the movie’s cultural impact, comparing the dreaded clowns to modern horror icons and reflecting on Debbie's assertive, fearless nature. Join us for a hilarious and nostalgic breakdown of this iconic horror film! And make sure not to get popcorn in your bra. So uncomfortable.Visit us at final-girls.comOur Patreon is alive!
2026-01-2851 min
Final GirlsLisa from Lisa FrankensteinPut on your brightest 80s gear, listeners, for this week's discussion about Lisa from Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams' 2024 technicolor fever dream, Lisa Frankenstein! High school can be hell, but bringing a hottie gentile man from a different time period back to life can certainly help. In this episode, we breakdown Lisa's story and what we learned from it - like never chug a mystery concoction in a red solo cup at a party, and never use a tanning bed. But wait, there's more! Listen now!Visit us at final-girls.comOur Patreon is alive!
2026-01-2149 min
Final GirlsCasey from SplitBeware of The Beast! To celebrate one year of Final Girls Podcast, we have our friend Reggie from Movie Postmortem Podcast helping us break down the Final Girl journey of Casey from M. Night Shyamalan's 2016 thriller Split. Is Casey the only Final Girl in this movie? We're pretty sure there are multiple with FG energy, but Casey is a great one all the same. Listen now and remember: always be aware of your surroundings in a parking lot!Spoiler Warning: This movie spoils plot points in Unbreakable, Split, and Glass. Proceed with caution!Find us...
2026-01-141h 08
Final GirlsFrida from Blink TwiceLet's all just agree now that we should not take shots of snake venom, even if Channing Tatum is giving it to you. K? This week, we're discussing the 2024 thriller-horror film Blink Twice and its Final Girl, Frida (played by Naomi Ackie), who finds herself on a billionaire's private island with a bunch of people she doesn't know. The island looks beautiful and colorful and fun, but is it... really? And is this movie's message that rich white guys get away with literally anything? Maybe. Listen to find out.Spoiler Warning: We're spilling all the tea on...
2026-01-0758 min
Final GirlsErin from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)Is the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre one of the best remakes ever, and is Erin one of the best homages to one of the most classic Final Girls? Half endurance runner, half feral fighter, Erin (played by Jessica Biel) is one for the books. This week, we explore the remake that kicked off a decade-plus of remakes, the elements it added and freshened up (the hitchiker!), and the things it sadly missed (no astrology?!) and why Erin deserves her spot in the canon all the same. Do not listen or watch while you're eating. Don't say we...
2025-12-3151 min
Final GirlsJess from Black Christmas (1974)The call is coming from inside the house! This week, we’re getting festive while diving into one of the most seminal Final Girl stories of all time, Jess from 1974’s Black Christmas. This movie has so much to say about bodily autonomy, feminism, sisterhood, and 1970s telephone infrastructure, and we get into it all with our friend Brucker Nourse from Autopsy of a Horror Movie podcast! Find Brucker: Instagram Threads Bluesky Our episode on Autopsy of a Horror Movie Spoiler Warning: This episode reveals all the twists and plot points. THE MOAN-AH!
2025-12-241h 06
Final GirlsSienna from Terrifier 3The Final Girl who inspired it all (and by all, we mean, this podcast!) Art the Clown is back, the violence is somehow even more unhinged, and once again, Sienna Shaw refuses to go quietly. In this episode of Final Girls, we dig into Sienna’s evolution in Terrifier 3 from traumatized survivor to fully weaponized Final Girl. We love Sienna because she survives through rage and resilience and an almost mythic (or biblical) refusal to break. And whether you love or loathe the Terrifier films, there’s no denying that Sienna is one of the most extreme Final Girls of t...
2025-12-171h 16
Final GirlsTess from BarbarianTess from Barbarian (2022) is a Final Girl who deserves her flowers (and a hot shower.) She doesn’t make all the right calls, but she has empathy and grit and makes it out alive, despite the odds stacked against her. This week we’re unpacking all of the gendered horror of this modern classic, including a whole first act written to be the screenplay version of Gavin de Becker’s Gift of Fear as well as three loose stages of male predator explored in this film.Spoilers for Barbarian throughout!Find us at final-girls.com and jo...
2025-12-1056 min
Final GirlsAbby from Five Nights at Freddy'sFinal Girl meets haunted Chuck E. Cheese! In a world of killer animatronics, flickering security monitors, and childhood trauma, Abby might be the smallest Final Girl we’ve covered, but she’s also one of the fiercest. This week, we dive into Five Nights at Freddy’s and its pint-sized protagonist who manages to survive a gauntlet of ghost kids and malfunctioning mascots with her empathy, resilience, and a seriously uncanny ability to communicate with the dead.Spoiler warning: This episode contains major plot points from Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023).Theme song by Max Anson
2025-12-0351 min
Final GirlsFINAL DADDIES: The Creature from Frankenstein (2025)FREE PATREON PREVIEW - SHE'S ALIVE! Our Patreon, that is. This is a FREE preview of our Patreon-only Final Daddies series, in which we break down the Final Daddy journey of Jacob Elordi's Creature from Guillmero del Toro's 2025 Frankenstein remake. We cover the design, the gorgeousness, the tenderness, the tragedy, the male loneliness epidemic, the queer codes, and whether this version of the Monster is a certified Final Daddy or not. SIGN UP FOR OUR PATREON HERE!www.final-girls.com
2025-11-2832 min
Final GirlsJessica from ThanksgivingThis year, there will be no leftovers! Let’s carve into the surprisingly sharp Thanksgiving (2023) and shine the carving knife spotlight on Jessica, our privileged but persistent Final Girl with a… locket (?) We talk all about her arc, Black Friday madness, and the camp vibes of this Eli Roth holiday slasher. We also dig into the film’s commentary on consumerism, social media rot, and the absurdity of American traditions. Spoiler warning: We talk plot twists and dinner-table deaths and everything in between.Theme by Max Ansonwww.final-girls.comPatreon https...
2025-11-261h 07
Final GirlsCarly from House of WaxJoin us this week to revisit the gloriously grotesque 2005 cult favorite House of Wax, and our Final Girl Carly, played by the scream-worthy Elisha Cuthbert. We dig into Carly’s transformation from fashion intern and Waffle House waitress to one of the grimiest, grittiest Final Girls of the 2000s. We also unpack the heavy 2000s vibes: the Interpol and Deftones soundtrack, the roadside voyeurism, the Paris Hilton-era celebrity spectacle, and the cultural moment this movie captured. Plus, we talk about how the marketing made Paris Hilton the real horror bait.Spoiler warning: We reveal who melts, who sh...
2025-11-191h 01
Final GirlsDeena from Night of the ReaperWe’re heading to the suburbs with Night of the Reaper (2025), a love letter to 80s slasher classics with a modern, blood-soaked twist. Our Final Girl is Deena, a criminology major home from college for what should’ve been a cozy fall break. Instead, she finds herself at the center of a violent, terrifying mystery… and face to face with a masked killer who is dragging the past to the surface.Find our recent guest appearances hereSpoiler warning: If you haven’t watched Night of the Reaper, now’s your chance to press play before the...
2025-11-1256 min
Final GirlsElvira from The Ugly StepsisterIn this episode, we’re slipping into glass slippers and fairy-tale trauma with The Ugly Stepsister (2025). This gruesome, pink cottagecore fever dream reimagines the story of Cinderella from the perspective of Elvira, the not-so-fair stepsister in a kingdom obsessed with perfection. In a world where beauty is currency, conformity is survival, and every flaw could be fatal, Elvira’s transformation arc is a brutal, bloody reminder of how far women are expected to go to be “enough.”We dive deep into this film’s feminist body horror, unpacking its commentary on societal pressure, cosmetic violence, and the cost of ch...
2025-11-051h 11
Final GirlsElvira from Elvira: Mistress of the DarkThis week, we’re worshipping at the altar of cleavage and camp with Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. She may not be your traditional Final Girl, but make no mistake, Elvira is horror’s ultimate Final Baddie. Armed with quick wit and zero tolerance for puritanical nonsense, she battles small-town hypocrisy and misogyny and slays while she does.We dig into Elvira’s iconic blend of sex positivity and self-possession and why this 1988 cult classic still stands out in 2025. Elvira outlasts the villains AND she roasts them alive with double entendres and drag-queen-level charisma.Elvira's Cookbo...
2025-10-2959 min
Final GirlsSister Barnes and Sister Paxton from HereticWe’re entering the twisted trap of Heretic (2024), a psychological survival thriller that pits two Mormon missionaries against a villain who tests their belief in God and themselves. We dig into what makes Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton unlikely Final Girls: their young and indoctrinated moral rigidity, growing doubts, and eventual transformation from passive believers into active resistors. Plus: we unpack the film’s commentary on purity, obedience, and the dangers of not asking questions. Spoiler warning: We’re going full Book of Revelations on this one: expect plot details, intense themes, and some side-eye at organized religio...
2025-10-221h 00
Final GirlsLaurie from HalloweenShe babysat, she survived, and she started it all. This week, we go back to where the slashing started (Haddonfield, 1978) to honor the OG Final Girl, Laurie Strode. Played with brilliance by Jamie Lee Curtis, Laurie is smart, watchful, responsible… and unknowingly marked. As her friends get picked off one by one, Laurie arms herself with knitting needles, coat hangers, and sheer willpower to face down the Boogeyman.We dig into the birth of the Final Girl trope, how Laurie’s character helped define it, and why her survival still resonates nearly 50 years later.Spoiler warn...
2025-10-1552 min
Final GirlsSarah's Minisode: Season of the Witch(y Movies)It's the Season of the Witch! For this minisode, Sarah is diving into her favorite fictional witches, both from horror and non-horror TV and film. Witches are far more than just magical beings who cast spells; they fight the patriarchy together and work tirelessly to create a better, more just world for all. Because if she's not using magic for the greater good, is she even a witch?So grab your favorite magical potion or drink and get comfy, because we're about to summon some feminine power together!Keep an eye out - Season Two...
2025-10-0826 min
Final GirlsKellie's Minisode: 31 Shudder Originals for OctoberIt's finally October! Kellie is serving up a horror buffet straight from Shudder’s vault. In this minisode, she counts down 31 Shudder Originals from the past decade, one for every night of the spookiest month of the year. Consider this your guide to streaming survival for the season. Grab your popcorn and stay spooky!Visit us at final-girls.com.
2025-10-0120 min
Final GirlsFinal Cats Minisode: Jonesy from AlienIn our inaugural Final Cats minisode, our claws are out for one of horror’s most beloved survivors: Jonesy, the orange tabby who prowls the Nostromo in Alien. While Ripley faces down the perfect organism, Jonesy earns his own place in Final Cat history by keeping calm in the face of interstellar terror. From his iconic hisses at the Xenomorph to his safe ride home in the escape pod, we unpack how Jonesy embodies survival, luck, and pure feline vibes.Join us as we purr over his legendary status and celebrate the fluffiest member of the Alien fr...
2025-09-2415 min
Final GirlsSeason Two AnnouncementScream Things, prepare to sharpen your knives and grab your flashlights, because Final Girls is gearing up for Season Two just in time for spooky season! We're taking a few weeks to enjoy our favorite time of year with friends and family (and, of course, eat/drink all things pumpkin-flavored.) Dropping right before Halloween, our brand-new season of iconic Final Girls will come with fresh frights and plenty of blood-soaked analysis. Until then, stay spooky!xoxoSarah and Kellie
2025-09-1701 min
Final GirlsDr. Ellie Sattler from Jurassic ParkThis week, we’re heading to Isla Nublar to celebrate one of the most iconic women in sci-fi horror: Dr. Ellie Sattler. Played by Laura Dern, Ellie is more than just a paleobotanist, she’s a feminist force who critiques patriarchal hubris, outruns velociraptors, and rescues the boys when things go sideways.We dig into the gender politics of Jurassic Park, including how Ellie’s intelligence and assertiveness challenge the male egos around her. We also talk about how the film’s all-female dinosaurs mirror the themes of control, reproduction, and nature fighting back, and how Ellie holds he...
2025-09-1046 min
Final GirlsEmerald from NopeThis week, we’re spotlighting the one and only Emerald Haywood from Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022) — a Final Girl who rides in late, steals the scene, and never lets go of the spotlight. As Hollywood’s skies darken with something sinister, Em becomes the beating heart of a story about spectacle, survival, and sibling solidarity. We break down how Emerald flips expectations as a Final Girl: vibrant, flawed, funny, and fearless. We dig into the film’s themes of exploitation, visibility, and legacy. Emerald isn’t trying to be your hero; she’s trying to get the shot.Spoiler warn...
2025-09-031h 08
Final GirlsMia from Evil Dead (2013)She came to detox. The forest had other plans. In Fede Álvarez’s brutal 2013 reimagining of Evil Dead, Mia isn’t just fighting addiction, she’s fighting off ancient demons and the literal fires of hell. This week, we’re joined by two incredible guests and friends, Matt from Getting Offed and Katie from ShElite Showcase, to dig into Mia’s Final Girl arc and all the blood-soaked symbolism it unleashes.We dissect how Mia’s journey flips the possession trope on its head, reframes addiction through a horror lens, and leads to one of the most cathartic reb...
2025-08-2759 min
Final GirlsZephyr from Dangerous AnimalsIn Dangerous Animals (2025), Zephyr is a closed-off American surfer chasing freedom on the open Australian water, but when a shark diving boat operator picks her as his prey, she has to battle something far more sinister than what’s lurking beneath the surface. This week, we dive into Zephyr’s Final Girl arc from self-contained loner to reluctant warrior, and we unpack how the film delivers one of the most feral third-act fights and transformations we’ve seen in a long time. Spoiler warning: This episode contains spoilers, gory details, and oceanic food-chain dread.Theme by Max...
2025-08-2058 min
Final GirlsMelanie from The BirdsThis week, we're heading to Bodega Bay to talk about The Birds (1963) and our sharp-tongued, fur-coat-wearing Final Girl, Melanie Daniels. What begins as a flirty little prank quickly turns Hitchcockian nightmare when birds begin attacking violently, relentlessly, and without explanation. We dig into the gender politics of Melanie’s transformation from socialite to survivor, the icy dynamics between the women in Mitch’s life, and how the film weaponizes nature and femininity in equal measure. Is it horror? Is it camp? Is it a cautionary tale about chasing a man? Either way, Melanie earns her spot in the Final Girl...
2025-08-131h 05
Final GirlsCarly from Mom and DadYour parents always said they brought you into this world… and in this one, they’re ready to take you out. This week, we’re unraveling the unhinged chaos of Mom and Dad (2017) and spotlighting Carly, our Gen Z Final Girl who’s just trying to survive a sudden epidemic turning parents into murderers. (And yes, that includes her own.) We dig into the film’s wild tonal shifts and what it says about generational tension and parental rage. With Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair going full feral, Carly has to outsmart, outrun, and outlast the two people who supposedly...
2025-08-0645 min
Final GirlsCrystal from The HuntThey picked the wrong girl. This week, we’re heading into the blood-soaked battlefield of The Hunt (2020) to talk about Crystal, arguably one of the coolest, calmest, and most calculated Final Girls we’ve ever seen. Crystal doesn’t scream or run. She barely even blinks. And yet, she delivers one of the most cathartic, quietly feminist takedowns in recent horror history. We unpack the film’s satire of class warfare and political extremism and Crystal’s refusal to play that game. Spoiler warning: If you haven’t seen The Hunt, you might want to pause here and go watch...
2025-07-3047 min
Final GirlsClaire from What Lies BeneathWhen your house is haunted, but so is your marriage. This week we’re talking about Claire Spencer from What Lies Beneath (2000), the gaslit, ghost-seeing housewife who learns the call is coming from inside her relationship. We get into Claire’s eerie Final Girl arc and why trusting your gut might be the most dangerous thing you can do when your husband’s hiding skeletons in more places than one. We also dive into the film’s Hitchcockian vibes if Hitchcock ever went full ghost story, and why this supernatural thriller taps into gothic horror, gaslighting, and the terror of not b...
2025-07-2355 min
Final GirlsBONUS: Heather from The Blair Witch ProjectLIVE FROM GHOULIECON! ✨ We’re lost in the woods with Heather Donahue from The Blair Witch Project (1999), the chaotic queen of found footage and one of the most debated Final Girls in horror history. Is she a control freak? A victim of misogyny? Or just the only one trying to not die in the woods? We recorded this episode LIVE in front of an audience at GhoulieCon on July 20, and it was an extra special one because our Scream Things picked Heather as our Final Girl for this episode. Spoiler Warning: If you don’t know how this o...
2025-07-1733 min
Final GirlsJulie and Karla from I Still Know What You Did Last SummerThey still know what you did and we still don’t know why this movie exists. This week, we’re talking about Julie & Karla from I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, aka the sequel that proves not every Final Girl deserves a follow-up. We hated this movie (not even in a fun way), but trust: it made for one of our most chaotic, laugh-out-loud episodes yet. We get into the offensively fake voodoo plotline, the zero chemistry friendship, the paper-thin plot, and why this movie aged like milk. Plus: our bafflement over White Guy Rasta Jack Black, and...
2025-07-1654 min
Final GirlsJulie from I Know What You Did Last SummerJulie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) goes from small-town golden girl to haunted survivor in I Know What You Did Last Summer, a film that asks: what if your worst mistake came back with a hook? This week, we unravel Julie’s guilt, paranoia, and transformation from trembling honor student to one of the most iconic Final Girls of the late ’90s. We talk about the wave of post-Scream slashers, Y2K fashion, that iconic screaming-in-the-street scene, and why this movie is pure seaside teen trauma.Spoiler Warning: This episode contains major spoilers for I Know What You Did...
2025-07-0948 min
Final GirlsSenator Roan from The Purge: Election YearFor Final Girls' 4th of July episode, we're diving into a character who isn't just a survivor; she’s a force. In The Purge: Election Year (2016), Elizabeth Mitchell’s Senator Charlie Roan transforms personal trauma (watching her family murdered during a Purge) into a fierce political campaign to abolish the ritual once and for all. This week, we discuss Senator Roan's Final Girl energy, whose platform puts her directly in danger. We also ponder whether she's really the star of this movie, and if Frank Grillo is a Final Daddy.Spoiler Warning: This episode contains The Purge: Elec...
2025-07-0253 min
Final GirlsTammy from 28 Weeks LaterTammy may not be the most famous Final Girl, but in 28 Weeks Later (2007), she’s sprinting for her life through one of the bleakest apocalypses ever put on screen. This week, we delve into Tammy’s fight to survive the Rage Virus outbreak, her dual roles as both caretaker and survivor, and her remarkably concise Final Girl arc in the final ten minutes.Spoiler Warning: The infection spreads fast, and so do the 28 Weeks Later spoilers. Proceed at your own risk.If you're loving Final Girls, leave us a rating or review—it helps more horror...
2025-06-2544 min
Final GirlsDani from MidsommarSometimes healing means burning it all down. For our summer Solstice episode, we’re not going it alone. This is our very first episode with guests, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our friends Cory and Rossa from Broomsticks and Bloodshed to the pod! Together, we step into the sun-drenched nightmare of Midsommar (2019), where grief blooms into ritual and heartbreak transforms into something far more powerful.We unpack Dani’s earthy catharsis, the film’s lush, unsettling symbolism, and how creepy cult aesthetics make Midsommar one of the most haunting (and unfinished) modern Final Girl arc...
2025-06-181h 12
Final GirlsJen from RevengeJen starts Revenge (2017) as the sexy, sidelined girlfriend, only to rise reborn in blood as one of the most viscerally unhinged Final Girls of the last decade. This week, we delve into the Final Girl journey in Coralie Fargeat’s neon-drenched takedown of the male gaze, Jen’s brutal transformation from victim to avenger, and why this film is a must-watch for fans of rage, resilience, and very creative use of a beer can.We’re talking trauma, body horror, and full-throttle survival in the desert—with enough symbolism and guts to keep your head spinning and your sto...
2025-06-1156 min
Final GirlsSarah from The CraftSARAH'S BIRTHDAY EPISODE! New girl Sarah Bailey is giving peak 90s witchcore: plaid skirts, trauma, magical powers, and a deep desire to belong. But once she finds her coven, things go from light-as-a-feather to dark-as-hell. This week on Final Girls, we revisit the iconic teen witch masterpiece that made every girl want to call the corners. We explore Sarah’s natural witch power, her refusal to be manipulated, and how The Craft captured the messy magic of sisterhood, light and dark magic, and goth rebellion.Spoiler Warning: There’s magic in these spoilers—handle with care.If y...
2025-06-0456 min
Final GirlsJudith from Demonic ToysUndercover cop Judith Gray walks into a poorly planned illegal arms sting in Demonic Toys (1992) and ends up trapped in a possessed toy warehouse with a demon fetus, a satanic prophecy, and a bunch of pint-sized murder machines. This week, we salute the cheesy, bonkers brilliance of Demonic Toys and the sadly ineffective badassery of our Final Girl, who fights her way through it with a gun in one hand and a grudge in the other.Spoiler Warning: This episode is crawling with Demonic Toys spoilers, demon babies, and cursed plushies. Proceed accordingly.If you’re...
2025-05-2855 min
Final GirlsSophie and Bee from Bodies Bodies BodiesIt’s all fun and games until the bodies start dropping. In Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022), Sophie and Bee walk into a hurricane party with secrets, tension, and trauma in their overnight bags and end up in a full-blown bloodbath. This week, we break down their Final Girl stories and the messy, brilliant satire of A24’s Gen Z slasher: weaponized buzzwords, emotional manipulation, cell phone lighting, and all.Spoiler Warning: Someone turned the lights out and the Wi-Fi’s down, so listen at your own risk.If you're into Final Girls, leave us a rating or rev...
2025-05-2156 min
Final GirlsRosemary from Rosemary's BabyIn Rosemary’s Baby (1968), Mia Farrow’s iconic Rosemary Woodhouse doesn’t scream, doesn’t slash, doesn’t run through the woods, but make no mistake: she’s a Final Girl. This week, we sink into the psychological horror of isolation, manipulation, and bodily autonomy as Rosemary endures the slow unraveling of her life, her sanity, and her very sense of self. We dig into the real vs. fake witchcraft and Satanism, and how Rosemary’s journey mirrors the real-world experience of so many women whose fears are dismissed until it’s far too late. And we gush over that cute pixie c...
2025-05-141h 11
Final GirlsGemma from M3GANIn M3GAN (2022), Gemma is a brilliant roboticist AND a cautionary tale wrapped in code, the actual villain and Final Girl of her own story. When she takes in her orphaned niece Cady, Gemma does what any emotionally unavailable tech genius might: she outsources parenting to an AI. This week, we break down Gemma’s evolution from career-obsessed creator to reluctant protector, her role in M3GAN’s rise, and how the film critiques both grief avoidance, certain styles of parenting, AI ethics, and the capitalistic obsession with innovation at any cost.Spoiler Warning: This episode contains M3GA...
2025-05-071h 07
Final GirlsGrindhouse Double Feature: Abernathy, Zoë, and Kim from Death Proof🌟 Final Girls Double Feature (Part 2)! 🌟Next up: Death Proof (2007)Abernathy, Zoë, and Kim are taking the wheel and fighting back. In Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino flips the Final Girl trope on its head, giving us three fearless women who absolutely wreck the killer. This week, we break down why this trio’s friendship and fury make them some of the most satisfying Final Girls in horror history.Spoiler Warning: Buckle up—Death Proof spoilers (and serious girl power) ahead!Loving Final Girls? Leave us a rating or review—it fuels our need for spee...
2025-04-301h 08
Final GirlsGrindhouse Double Feature: Cherry from Planet Terror🌟 Final Girls Double Feature! 🌟First up: Planet Terror (2007)Cherry Darling might have started the night as a go-go dancer with a broken heart, but by the end of Planet Terror, she’s packing heat and leading the charge against a zombie outbreak. This week, we dive into Cherry’s wild, blood-soaked Final Girl arc, the sheer camp of Robert Rodriguez’s grindhouse vision, and how Rose McGowan’s performance—and later activism—turned fiction into something far more powerful. We explore how Planet Terror became part of McGowan’s real-life journey of reclaiming her power from Harvey Weinstei...
2025-04-3055 min
Final GirlsCecilia from The Invisible Man (2020)You can’t fight what you can’t see, unless you’ve already survived the worst. In The Invisible Man (2020), Cecilia Kass escapes an abusive relationship… only to be haunted by a presence that no one else believes exists. This week, we dive into Cecilia’s chilling Final Girl journey, unpacking how the film turns gaslighting into a literal monster, explores the differences between seeing and unseeing, and puts control and autonomy back into the hands of its heroine. We also explore the film’s unflinching portrayal of domestic abuse, isolation, and disbelief—and how Cecilia’s transformation feels real and unsettl...
2025-04-2357 min
Medical Moms Anonymous: Insights & Christian Encouragement for Parents, Caregivers, and Families of Medically Complex Children[068] Called to More: Trusting God Through Special Needs Adoption (with Sarah E. Frazer)In this powerful episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, I'm joined by my long-time friend, Sarah E. Frazer, as she shares the deeply personal journey of adopting her two youngest children from China. With a heart for the forgotten and a call to grow her family, Sarah never anticipated the medical complexities that came with the adoption. In this conversation, we dive into the unexpected challenges of parenting children with special needs, and how Sarah learned to trust God through it all—especially when things didn't go as planned. Sarah's story is fille...
2025-04-2227 min
Final GirlsDana from The Cabin in the WoodsIn The Cabin in the Woods, Dana thinks she’s headed for a weekend of fun with friends, but ends up in a bloody, mind-bending fight for survival where the real horror is who's pulling the strings. This week, we dig into Dana’s role as the archetypal Final Girl in a world that literally demands sacrifice, exploring how the film deconstructs horror tropes and leaves you with plenty of belly laughs along the way.We also talk gods, conspiracy, stoner prophets, and the stakes of Dana’s decision in the final moments.Here is the re...
2025-04-161h 01
Final GirlsRipley from AlienIn space, no one can hear you scream—but Ripley makes damn sure they hear her survive. In Alien (1979), Sigourney Weaver redefined what a Final Girl could be: smart, resourceful, emotionally grounded, and completely unafraid to torch a xenomorph when it comes down to it. This week, we board the Nostromo and break down Ripley’s iconic status, how she shattered the gender norms of horror, and why her legacy still looms large over the Final Girls canon.We also explore the film’s themes of bodily autonomy, corporate exploitation, and fear of the unknown—and why Ripley r...
2025-04-0953 min
Final GirlsBrigette from Ginger SnapsBlood is thicker than water—and sometimes it’s also a curse. In Ginger Snaps (2000), Brigitte Fitzgerald isn’t just watching her sister Ginger transform into something monstrous—she’s being pulled into the change right alongside her. This week, we sink our teeth into one of horror’s most iconic sister duos, exploring how Brigitte’s quiet strength, loyalty, and desperation to save Ginger make her a deeply compelling Final Girl.We also dig into the film’s darkly brilliant metaphor for puberty and how Brigitte’s journey forces her to navigate the blurry line between codependence and s...
2025-04-0258 min
Final GirlsNaru from PreyLong before Dutch faced the Predator in the jungle, Naru was already rewriting the rules of the hunt. In Prey (2022), Amber Midthunder brings fierce intensity to Naru, a young Comanche woman determined to prove she’s more than what her tribe expects of her. This week, we track Naru’s journey from underestimated healer to full-fledged warrior, discussing how the film flips the franchise’s macho legacy on its head and celebrates Indigenous resilience, skill, and survival.We also dive into how Prey honors Final Girl tradition while pushing it forward—because Naru isn’t just surviving the Predat...
2025-03-2637 min
Final GirlsIris from CompanionIn Companion, Iris (Sophie Thatcher) isn’t just fighting for survival—she’s fighting for control over her own identity. Designed to be the perfect partner, our companion bot Final Girl is placed into a role she never chose, reflecting the way young women are automatically slotted into traditional gender roles by society. But as her weekend getaway takes a dark and violent turn, Iris begins to reclaim her autonomy, proving that survival isn’t just about escaping danger—it’s about breaking free from the expectations forced upon her. This week, we explore how Iris’s Final Girl arc challenges...
2025-03-1953 min
Final GirlsWendy from The ShiningWendy Torrance, played by Shelley Duvall, is often overlooked in the Final Girl conversation, but she shouldn’t be. In The Shining (1980), Wendy is trapped in the sprawling, snowbound Overlook Hotel with an unraveling Jack and a terrified Danny. Yet despite overwhelming odds and ever-increasing terror, Wendy proves that resilience isn’t about wielding an axe—it’s about endurance, instinct, and doing whatever it takes to protect your child. This week, we examine Wendy’s role as a Final Girl, the film’s chilling psychological horror, and why her performance deserves more recognition.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800...
2025-03-121h 11
Final GirlsSam from A Quiet Place: Day OneSam from A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) - brilliantly and expressively played by Lupita Nyong’o - isn’t your typical Final Girl. She’s a woman facing her own ticking clock before the alien invasion even begins. This week, we follow Sam’s unique Final Girl journey through a silenced New York City with her cat Frodo, her unexpected and beautiful companionship with a British stranger, and how her quest for pizza becomes something deeper. We also dig into the film’s emotional core, its unique take on linear time, and why Sam stands out in the Final Girl canon...
2025-03-0554 min
Final GirlsChristine from Drag Me To HellBeing a loan officer in LA is tough, but for Christine Brown (played by Alison Lohman), denying a mortgage extension comes with hellish consequences—literally. In Drag Me to Hell (2009), Christine finds herself cursed by a vengeful old woman, stalked by a relentless demon, and racing against time to escape eternal damnation. This week, we break down Christine’s Final Girl arc from timid banker to desperate survivor, the many scary movie appearances of Justin Long, and the fine line between terror and hilarity in the comedy horror subgenre.🩸 Spoiler Warning: Cross your fingers, toss some coins, and dou...
2025-02-2657 min
Final GirlsSally from Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)A quick detour to check on a family grave turns into a nightmare when Sally Hardesty and her friends stumble upon something far worse than vandalism. Trapped in the heart of Texas with a family of cannibals, Sally must endure a relentless, nightmarish chase that will push her to the very edge of survival. This week, we discuss how Sally embodied the Final Girl trope, the raw terror of her performance, and why The Texas Chain Saw Massacre remains one of the most viscerally disturbing horror films of all time. When she finally escapes, drenched in blood a...
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Final GirlsSarah from My Bloody Valentine (2009)What do you do when the love of your life—who bailed right after you survived a collective horror—comes waltzing back into town a decade later… just in time for the anniversary of said trauma? That’s the nightmare facing this week’s Final Girl, Sarah (My Bloody Valentine, 2009), played by Jaime King. As a masked killer with a pickaxe and a penchant for carving out hearts terrorizes her town again, Sarah finds herself caught in a deadly love triangle—one that threatens not just her dignity and relationships, but her survival itself.🩸 Spoiler Warning: If you think heart...
2025-02-1251 min
Final GirlsNeedy from Jennifer's BodyYour high school BFF isn’t just a friend—she’s your bodyguard, your psychic twin, your ride-or-die… and sometimes, your biggest downfall. Just ask Anita "Needy" Lesnicki (played by Amanda Seyfried), a Final Girl unlike any other.This week, we sink our teeth into Needy as a Final Girl in Jennifer’s Body, dissecting how the film flips the male gaze on its head, explores the intensity of female friendships, and embraces teenage girl queerness in all its messy, monstrous glory. We also dig into Needy’s complicated relationships with Jennifer and Chip, her struggle to understand J...
2025-02-0553 min
The V MovementBeyond Birth: Exploring Trauma and Infant Loss with Bobby Spurlock, LCSWIn today’s episode, Sarah Landis interviews Bobby Spurlock who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and perinatal mental health specialist. They discuss the complexities of postpartum depression, birth trauma, and infant loss. Bobby shares her insights on how these experiences impact both mothers and their partners, highlighting the deep connection between mental health and physical well-being. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sign up on our WAITLIST! Be the first to learn about our upcoming 8 week series: Menopause Masterclass Fitness & Wellness.Episode Resources:Want to connect with Bobby Spurlock, LCSW? Click HEREFind a PT near you through the APT...
2025-01-2944 min
Final GirlsMaxine from MaXXXineMaxine Minx is a final girl with ambition as sharp as her instincts. Played by the incomparable Mia Goth, Maxine claws her way through Ti West’s X trilogy, proving that in 1980s Hollywood, fame isn’t just about talent—it’s about survival. With dreams of stardom and a ruthless will to succeed, she’ll do whatever it takes to secure her place on the Walk of Fame… even if it means leaving a bloody trail behind.This week, we pull back the curtain on Maxine’s journey, with a deep dive into the trilogy’s third film. We e...
2025-01-2953 min
Final GirlsSelena from 28 Days LaterSelena from 28 Days Later isn’t just a survivor; she’s arguably the Final of all Final Girls. Armed with grit, resourcefulness, and a machete, she slashes her way through rage-infected chaos across the English countryside alongside her makeshift family. But Selena’s journey stands apart from most final girls because her redemption arc doesn’t come from simply outlasting the nightmare. Instead, her survival is rooted in something deeper—learning to trust, connect, and build a family unit to endure the horrors together.Portrayed with stunning nuance by Naomi Harris, Selena is a powerhouse of resilience and comple...
2025-01-2249 min
Final GirlsKaren from The GrudgeSome Final Girls fight their way to survival, while others outsmart their foes. Karen Davis from The Grudge falls into the latter category, relying on her heightened intuition and resourceful problem-solving to endure a relentless, supernatural curse. Widely regarded as one of the most chilling and unsettling horror films, The Grudge delivers terror at every turn. Join us as we dive into how Karen defies the odds and outmaneuvers a vengeful family of ghosts that destroy everyone in their wake.Spoiler alert: we're breaking it all down, so proceed with caution!🎵 Theme by Max Anson
2025-01-1533 min
Final GirlsSarah from The DescentWhat’s more badass than going feral in a blood-soaked battle for survival? In our debut episode, we’re diving deep (pun intended) into the unforgettable Final Girl of all Final Girls: Sarah from the 2005 horror masterpiece, The Descent.Join us as we break down her transformation from grieving adventurer to primal warrior. We’ll explore the claustrophobic terror, the gut-wrenching betrayals, and the raw power that makes Sarah a horror icon. Her blood-soaked rebirth is one for the ages, and we’re here to celebrate every brutal, glorious moment.Spoilers lurk in the shadows—proceed wi...
2025-01-0836 min
Medical Moms Anonymous: Insights & Christian Encouragement for Parents, Caregivers, and Families of Medically Complex ChildrenHow a Shifting Story Revealed God's Goodness: PART 2 (w/ Sarah Frazer)Hello friends and welcome to episode 23 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I'm your host, Jessica Spurlock. Join me as we explore scriptures, personal stores, and uplifting insights to help you find strength when you need it most. We're thrilled to welcome back Sarah Frazer to the podcast as she continues with an incredible chapter in her story. Join us as she recounts the moments when their missionary journey to Honduras took an unexpected turn and how the unwavering sovereignty of God was revealed. Through her experience, she discovered that even though we don't understand the path we're on...
2023-11-0722 min
Medical Moms Anonymous: Insights & Christian Encouragement for Parents, Caregivers, and Families of Medically Complex ChildrenHow Pandemic Missionary Experiences Revealed the True Meaning of Home: PART 1 (w/ Sarah Frazer)Hello friends and welcome to episode 22 of The Stained Glass Podcast (yes, it's really #22... I messed up the intro! :D). I'm your host, Jessica Spurlock. Join me as we explore scriptures, personal stores, and uplifting insights to help you find strength when you need it most. Join me as Sarah Frazer is back on the podcast recounting her family's journey to the mission field of Honduras right before the pandemic struck. Discover how Psalm 90 became her source of strength, reminding her that the Lord is her dwelling place. From these challenging experiences and others she faced, Sarah auth...
2023-10-2422 min
Birds and Bees Don't FckPurity Culture (w/ Sarah Spurlock)Sarah Spurlock is a Writer, Artist, Witch and Pole Dancer who is originally from the outskirts of Sacramento where her school became a mega church as soon as the bell rang each day. You can find Sarah on Instagram at @sarahhhhchristine as well as her bio page https://bio.site/Sarahhhhchristine where you can find out more about her feminist writing and consultation services. Hey, did you like this episode? Sweet! Like, Subscribe and tell your friends. Submit a Sex Ed Pop Quiz question with a 5 star review and I'll give you a shout out!
2023-08-0956 min
The Fulfilled Female Entrepreneur PodcastReclaiming your Story with Sarah SpurlockWelcome to The Fulfilled Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! I am so excited you are tuning in!
The mission of this podcast is to connect you with female entrepreneurs creating fulfilling businesses. They will share their journeys and help you create a fulfilling business of your own. I post episodes every Thursday.
In today's episode, we have Writer and communications consultant Sarah Spurlock. She is sharing about how reclaiming your voice activates your power and authenticity. She also talks about how developing your origin story is important for making an impact.
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2023-08-0332 min
Medical Moms Anonymous: Insights & Christian Encouragement for Parents, Caregivers, and Families of Medically Complex ChildrenHow Adoption Revealed God's Faithfulness (w/ Sarah Frazer)Hello friends and welcome to Episode 13 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I'm your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today's episode, I'm excited to have a special guest on the podcast, Sarah Frazer. Join us as Sarah shares her remarkable story of faith, love, and the unknowns she faced during the adoption process. Discover how God's faithfulness was revealed in the midst of this challenging trial in their lives. In this captivating episode, Sarah discusses the adoption of her two youngest children from China, delving into the complexities involved with a special needs diagnosis, as well as the uncertainty surro...
2023-06-2041 min
Reclaiming: the podcastAn episode about incelsIncels, or involuntary celibates, are men online who believe that their inability to get laid is because of feminism and women being told they can be choosy with who they want to bone. They believe they are entitled to sex with women, and think they are victimized by women not choosing them - especially with the ease of access with dating apps like Tinder. Incels have a whole lexicon and ecosystem of belief, and while some people want to dig into why they act the way they do (psychologically/cognitively speaking), I do not believe we should lower our...
2023-06-1231 minReclaiming: the podcastQueer riots: Out of the bars and into the streets!In June 1969, cops raided the Stonewall Inn, which ignited days of street protests and led to the formation of the Gay Liberation Front. Stonewall was only the breaking point — there were several other acts of civil disobedience that laid the groundwork for the Stonewall riots to affect real change. Furthermore, many of the tactics used by GLF and queer activists were directly borrowed from Black men civil rights leaders.Although now it’s a month to don all the glitter and rainbows and fans we can find, it’s also important to remember that it was the riotou...
2023-06-0525 minReclaiming: the podcastThe Madonna-Whore ComplexLet’s talk about the Madonna–Whore Complex, first coined by Sigmund Freud to represent two separate, sexual “buckets” women fall into: the Madonna—a wholly virtuous, maternal, pure, and chaste woman—and the whore—a promiscuous, seductive, and degraded woman. The issue with this understanding of female sexuality is that it lies in polarized perceptions of women in general as either “good” or “bad,” and the dichotomy divides women's humanity into two neat and tidy categories that don't overlap. But what it completely misses is that our sexuality lies on a spectrum, and the complex is deeply harmful for women, especially...
2023-05-2225 min2023-05-1602 minReclaiming: the podcastCapitalism and patriarchy, a toxic love storyLike Edward and Bella, our modern-day patriarchy depends on capitalism and capitalism depends on our modern-day patriarchy. It is a deeply f*cked up, toxic, co-dependent love story. My opinion, and that of many others, is that to be a feminist and anti-patriarchy activist you also need to take a long hard look at capitalism (which includes girlboss feminism), the second shift, and how exploitative it is to women and other marginalized workers. So let’s talk about it, shall we?Audre Lorde, The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House, 1984Intro song b...
2023-05-1525 minReclaiming: the podcastLilith, Mother of FeministsAnother witchy episode this week! In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m covering the Mother of Feminists/the Mother of Witches.Lilith is often considered a demoness in Christianity and Catholicism, but she was so much more than that. According to lore, she was Adam’s first wife before Eve, but he cast her out after she refused to have sex with him in the missionary position (beneath him) resulting in the first divorce. Lilith is a very powerful archetype used in both witchcraft and feminism to help us embody the ultimate acts of resistance to the pa...
2023-05-0835 minReclaiming: the podcastFeminism has a PR problemWe have a PR issue. For centuries, the people who benefit from gender-based hierarchies (i.e., sh*tty men) have imposed a narrative about us that paints feminists as shrill, angry women who simply want to replace men at the top. But it’s not true, and it doesn’t matter if it was true - what matters is that we don’t compromise what we are actually fighting in the name of proving this PR campaign wrong. That we don’t give in to our conditioned need as women and femmes to make sure everyone is comfortable. Because these PR...
2023-04-2422 minReclaiming: the podcastThe War on Drugs is a feminist issue ft. EricDISCLAIMER: WE ARE NOT LAWYERS. AGAIN: WE ARE NOT LAWYERS. But we have a few things to say about this topic.Eric joined me for 4/20 week to talk about the racist War on Drugs, the US prison system, mandatory minimum sentences, cops, how women (and especially women of color) are disproportionately affected, and our rights as outlined in the Fourth Amendment. His tips for asserting your rights during your interactions with cops are absolutely necessary listening.Intro song by Remmington Taylor [@rmmngtn]KNOW YOUR RIGHTS booklet from ACLUSOURCEShttps...
2023-04-1740 minReclaiming: the podcastTrue Love Waits and our reckoning with virginityIf you were a teenager in the late 90s and early 00s and existed anywhere near Y2K Christianity, you likely encountered True Love Waits - a virginity pledge movement that prompted hordes of kids to sign commitment cards and wear rings signifying their intent to wait until marriage to have sex. But it didn’t work. And I have some stuff to say about it.Intro song by Remmington Taylor [IG: @rmmngtn] Reclaiming the podcast: From Purity to Pole DancerBooks and ResourcesPure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a G...
2023-04-1033 minReclaiming: the podcastLos Angeles, Ozempic, and the Beauty MythOzempic, a breakout drug to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes, first came to the market in 2017. But it blew up practically overnight after rumors that Kim Kardashian used it to shed an enormous amount of weight in a couple of weeks to fit into Marilyn Monroe’s dress for the 2022 Met Gala. Since then, it’s been everywhere in LA. This week, I talk about Los Angeles and social media and the beauty culture here, and how it all serves to perpetuate the modern myth that practically requires women and femmes to alter their bodies and faces. I am in n...
2023-03-2734 min
Raising GraceSarah Spurlock: On Advocating for our KidsSarah Spurlock is a mother of a 10 year old boy through adoption, a family and marriage therapist, the owner of a multi-therapist counseling business, the wife of a pastor, and a long time friend of mine. Sarah is the kind of person I would describe as being a bulldog - she doesn’t take no for an answer and that comes especially with her child. She will teach us how to become advocates for our kids and our loved ones through never accepting no for an answer. We could all benefit from becoming a little more like Sarah.
2023-03-2159 min
Raising GraceSarah Spurlock: On Advocating for our KidsSarah Spurlock is a mother of a 10 year old boy through adoption, a family and marriage therapist, the owner of a multi-therapist counseling business, the wife of a pastor, and a long time friend of mine. Sarah is the kind of person I would describe as being a bulldog - she doesn’t take no for an answer and that comes especially with her child. She will teach us how to become advocates for our kids and our loved ones through never accepting no for an answer. We could all benefit from becoming a little more like Sarah.
2023-03-2159 minReclaiming: the podcastWe are the weirdos, mister: Witches of the 90sWe have a lot to learn from the fictional witches and feminists of the 90s about sisterhood, going after what you want, wearing whatever you want, having each others’ backs, and getting revenge on abusive exes. Grab a midnight margarita or brew your favorite NA elixir, babe, and settle in for a trip through the astral to the era of teen Wicca, black chokers, Delta Nu, and Pismo Beach Disaster Relief.Sign up for Reclaiming the newsletter at reclaimeffingeverything.com My feminist communications consulting agency is up and running! If you’re a femme-identifying business owner...
2023-03-2030 minReclaiming: the podcastYou should know about #TradwivesTradwives, or “traditional wives,” are gaining a ton of momentum online, and it’s easy to see why - they show a curated, dreamy post-capitalistic life where they give up the soul-sucking grind of the corporate world and retreat indoors to happily cook/clean/bake for their husbands and families. It may seem harmless to some, but many tradwives espouse deeply hateful and white nationalistic themes, romanticizing the 1950s and the nuclear family - an environment that was violent for many marginalized communities, such as LGBTQ folks and people of color. Tradwives make it hard to challenge them by using...
2023-03-1326 minReclaiming: the podcastFrom purity culture to pole dancerI grew up in Y2K-era purity culture, an evangelical Christian movement that placed heaps of rules on young girls to stay pure for their future husbands, enforced the gender binary, praised heteronormative marriage, and embedded traumatizing lessons about not trusting your body. For three decades, I battled my confusion, terror, and frustration inside, most of the time subconsciously. But the first time I strapped on my 8-inch Pleaser heels and stepped up to the pole, I began to unravel those harmful lessons one by one. And I’m not alone.To sign up for the newsletter or...
2023-03-0621 minReclaiming: the podcastDelete your period appIntro song by Remmington Taylor [IG: @rmmngtn] Before Roe v. Wade was overturned last summer, period tracking app use was at an all-time high. And it's not hard to see why: knowing your body is empowering. But since the Dobbs decision overturned federal protections for abortion services in 2022, these apps have come under scrutiny regarding their data collection and privacy policies. The kinds of info you store in these apps are among the most intimate you can share - when you are menstruating and when you're having sex, to name a few. And last week, V...
2023-02-2723 minReclaiming: the podcastThe Pink Tax: how we pay more for the same sh*tIntro song by Remmington Taylor [IG: @rmmngtn] You've probably heard about the Pink Tax, the name of the markup that manufacturers and retailers put on everyday products that are specifically marketed and packaged for women, even though these products don't *need* to be gendered. In a system where women and femmes make 82 cents to every dollar a cis-man makes, and WOC even less, the Pink Tax is yet another way we are systematically disadvantaged. Although it seems like the tide is turning against this practice, there's still a long way to go.SOURCES...
2023-02-2015 minReclaiming: the podcastReclaiming astrologyIntro song by Remmington Taylor [IG: @rmmngtn] Humans have looked to the stars for guidance and making meaning out of their experiences for literally thousands of years. So why is there so much animosity toward it by the patriarchy right now? Why do we get taken less seriously if we’re practitioners? There’s nothing wrong with following or liking or practicing astrology, my loves. And the good news is the stigma is receding - and astrology is a great case study of something we have made great progress at reclaiming. So now’s the time to dig our...
2023-02-1316 minReclaiming: the podcastReclaiming "high maintenance"Intro song by Remmington Taylor [IG: @rmmngtn] You aren’t high or low maintenance, babe - you are self-maintaining. Sometimes you might need to ask others for help in maintaining your very complex needs (because, after all, you are a human and humans have a lot of f*cking needs.) When someone calls you high maintenance, though, it doesn’t always register as an insult, but it should be - because it’s basically code for taking up too much space. Don’t exhaust people, don’t cause harm, but get what you need to be happy and healthy...
2023-02-0620 minReclaiming: the podcastReclaiming clothing sizesIntro song by Remmington Taylor [IG: @rmmngtn] Next time you're in a dressing room squeezing into a pair of pants that *should* fit, remember this: women's clothing sizes are basically just an anarchic hellscape. They have absolutely no meaning whatsoever. And there's no easy way to fix this problem. But there also is no interest in fixing it, because when we're concerned with the number going up, we're not thinking about the true issue: that systems and industries, powered by our self-judgment, are conditioning us to hate our bodies. Join me this week to talk...
2023-01-3020 minReclaiming: the podcastReclaiming divorceIntro song by Remmington Taylor [IG: @rmmngtn]If you’ve ever been divorced, you may know what I mean when I say this: there is nothing more liberating, yet terrifying, than filing those papers. But what if you’re a woman, WOC, uneducated, a single mom, LGBTQ+, or some other marginalized person? Welcome to Divorce Sucks: the sequel. And what if you were raised in the evangelical or otherwise conservative Christian church? Whaddya know, Divorce Sucks III, a full trilogy of patriarchal bullshit.Join me to talk about divorce - the spiritual fallout from my own...
2023-01-2322 minReclaiming: the podcastReclaiming... everythingIn this first episode of Reclaiming, Sarah introduces the podcast and its sister project, Reclaim F*cking Everything (reclaimeffingeverything.com). Thanks for being here, let's get loud together.Girls to the front!
2023-01-1511 min