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Bitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFlash Back Friday- Live Q&A w/ Ruby Ibarra at CAAMFEST 2018Send us a textWelcome to Flash Back Friday! With 400+ episodes, we're excited to revisit some of our favorites with our new listeners (and maybe new to our regular listeners).This week we're taking you back to CAAMFEST 2018, where we moderated the "Nothing on US: Pinays Rising" Q&A with director/MC Ruby Ibarra, co-director Evelyn Obamos, spoken word artist Faith Santillo, and creative director Dale Keano. It was a powerful conversation about being immigrant women, the power of mothers, and what it means to be Pinay. Whether you are brown, tan, black, white, or...2020-08-0729 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind: A Thousand Cuts Director Ramona Diaz & Musician Ruby IbarraSend us a textWe return to Park City for a Sundance Film Festival 2020 conversation with director Ramona Diaz and musician Ruby Ibarra from the documentary A Thousand Cuts.A Thousand Cuts is an important and timely documentary about the trials and tribulations of Maria Ressa, prominent journalist and founder of Rappler, the top online news site in the Philippines. Her criticism of the government, particularly under President Duterte's rule, has led to death threats, time in prison, and in June 2020 she was found guilty of cyber libel in the Philippines.  Her tenacity and fearless j...2020-08-0523 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, John Lewis, Herman Cain, and COVID-19Send us a textHello there! In our last Basic, we neglected to talk about all the news that happened while Erin was road trippin' and the rest of the team took some time off.In this episode, we catch up on AOC's thoughtful retort to Rep. Yoho non-apology (about calling her a fucking bitch!) on the House Floor, John Lewis's death, Emmy nominations, Biden's VP decision - (because who  remembers Hillary's VP pick?! )- it's an important decision now more than ever. We also talk about Herman Cain passing away from COVID as well a...2020-08-0442 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFlash Back Friday - Director Lulu Wang of The FarewellSend us a textWelcome to Flash Back Friday! With 400+ episodes, we're excited to revisit some of our favorites with our new listeners (and maybe new to our regular listeners).We're bringing you back to Sundance, to an interview with Lulu Wang, the writer and director of one of our favorite films of the festival, The Farewell.  We discuss being Chinese-American, showing another side to the film's star Awkwafina, and the love Lulu has for her grandmother. We laughed, we cried, both during the film AND during the interview! Lulu is SO TALENTED, we can't wa...2020-07-3130 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch - CA Road Trip, Quarantine Life, and the Return of BaseballSend us a textErin breaks down her California road trip, while Ange and Char discuss the highs and lows of life in quarantine. We end it with our thoughts on the return of baseball (for better or worse) and an exciting turn for women in sports!Be well, stay safe, and thank you for wearing a mask .Subscribe to our NEW channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.comV...2020-07-2938 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind w/directors Elyse Steinberg, Eli B. Despres, and ACLU Lawyer Dale Ho from the film The FightSend us a textWe're headed back to the Sundance Film Festival to share our interview with the filmmakers of the upcoming documentary The Fight, Elyese Steinberg and Eli B. Despres, and featured ACLU Voting Rights attorney (and Bay Area native!), Dale Ho. In this interview, we talk with the filmmakers about their incredible access to the ACLU attorneys and their history making cases, how they shot the film in real time, and for Dale, what it was like to have camera's follow you while arguing one of the biggest cases of his life.  The Fight was o...2020-07-2715 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind: Rebuilding Paradise Director Ron HowardSend us a textOne of the highlights of Sundance 2020 was this chat with Ron Howard, director of the documentary, Rebuilding Paradise. This is a powerful documentary about the fires that raged across the Northern California town of Paradise, California in 2018. As residents of the Bay Area who lived through the effects of this tragedy, we were especially moved by this film. Ron discusses how he picked this story, what he learned about the community in Paradise, and what it was like sifting through painful real life footage. Rebuilding Paradise will be opening digitally and i...2020-07-2418 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind: Red Carpet Event with the Go-Go's!Send us a textWelcome back to the Sundance Film Festival 2020, where we were thrilled to be part of the red carpet event for the Go-Go's self titled documentary. We got to speak with all the ladies in the band, as well as the director, Alison Ellwood. We discuss why this was the right time to tell their story, the secret behind the band's staying power, and of course, we get a little political. We love their feisty spirit, and it was an honor to speak to the ladies behind the music we've been listening to since...2020-07-2211 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastCatching Up with Dale Ho - ACLU's Director of Voting Rights ProjectSend us a textThe documentary The Fight  -  (about  a scrappy team of heroic ACLU lawyers in an electrifying battle over abortion rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights and voting rights) comes out later this month.  We got to see the film for our initial interview at the Sundance Film Festival with filmmakers Elyse Steinberg, Eli Despres, and ACLU lawyer Dale Ho - and as we'd like to say, we 100% fangirled over Dale. He is truly an American hero - fighting for our voting rights everyday. Also, as we found out, Dale is from the Bay Area, so t...2020-07-2020 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFlash Back Friday - With Special Guest W. Kamau BellSend us a textWelcome to Flash Back Friday! With 400+ episodes, we're excited to revisit some of our favorites with our new listeners (and maybe new to our regular listeners).We're bringing you back to March of this year (which may as well have been a lifetime ago), with one of our favorite recurring guests, W. Kamau Bell. He was gracious enough to hop on the phone with us  during the beginning of the Coronavirus lock down while he is quarantined with his family and helping to home school his daughters. Listen in as we t...2020-07-1726 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind: We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Director Andrew FriedSend us a textWe're rewinding back to the January 2020 Sundance Film Festival chatting with the director of We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, Andrew Fried. The film is a time capsule featuring the FLS members in the summer of 2005 making their debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Andrew followed the group who comprised of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Christopher Jackson, Anthony Veneziale, Bill Sherman, Chris Sullivan, Arthur Lewis and the other members  up to the one month run in a small Manhattan theatre in early 2019. Before In the Heights and Hamilton, there was Freestyle Love Supreme  ...2020-07-1513 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch - Hamilton, Porno or Labor, Virtual Baby Shower, + MoreSend us a textWe're back in studio - socially distancing of course, talking about how to put together a virtual baby shower, Hamilton on Disney+,  postponing a wedding,  the possibility of a new president, and the new game called "porno or labor". Thanks for listening and hope you get a giggle out of this.----Be well, stay safe, and thank you for wearing a mask .Subscribe to our NEW channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Le...2020-07-1439 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFlash Back Friday - Dive Bar, Tenderloin, Blue Apron, Turkey AnusSend us a textWe're starting a new series called Flash Back Friday's because we have a lot of content we want to share with our new listeners ( and maybe new to our regular listeners.)In honor of National Dive Bar Day, this week's Flash Back Friday is brought to you from a dive bar in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, recorded in December of 2017. It represents the quintessential dive bar experience: good music, heavy pours of whiskey, and a ridiculous discussion about the location of a turkey anus. Enjoy!Be well...2020-07-1033 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching w/ Bill & Turner Ross - Directors of Bloody Nose, Empty PocketsSend us a textWe've been wanting Bill and Turner Ross, directors of Bloody Nose Empty Pockets, back on the show since we met them at Sundance earlier this year. It was  100% worth the wait! If you're missing your favorite watering hole, this film is the cure for you. We "dive" into what makes dive bars so special, how they came up with the title, and why they decided to open the film with the first line of the Declaration of Independence. We discuss their unique ability to make the viewer feel like part of the story, a...2020-07-0841 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastDirectors Cristina Costantini & Kareem Tabsch from Mucho Mucho AmorSend us a textErin and fellow Festival Daily Buzz co-host John Wildman speak with Mucho Mucho Amor directors Cristina Costantini and Kareem Tabsch.Back at this years Sundance Film Festival we got to speak with the directors of the Netflix film Mucho Mucho Amor which documents the life of legendary psychic Walter Mercado. Erin and fellow Festival Daily Buzz co-host John Wildman were delighted to talk with Cristina and Kareem about their love for Walter, the humor that permeates throughout the documentary, and how Walter loved everyone including himself. This film is a...2020-07-0614 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFlash Back Friday with Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal from the film BlindspottingSend us a textFlashing back to our July 2018 conversation with Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal about their film Blindspotting. Thanks to the brilliant mind of our Producer Char, we're flashing back to our July 2018 conversation with Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal when they were promoting their new film Blindspotting. This conversation is hella timely as we talk about police killings, trauma fatigue, and more. If you have HBO you can stream Blindspotting now. We highly suggest it. 2018 Show Notes:Oooooooooo weeeeee! The ladies of Bitch Talk had the chance to se...2020-07-0321 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind w/The Ross Brothers - Directors of Bloody Nose Empty PocketsSend us a textY'all are so lucky. You haven't seen the film Bloody Nose Empty Pockets - yet. It was one of our favorite movies at this years Sundance Film Festival. We felt seen, if you will, when we watched this movie. Not so much in the women of color, gonna change the world kinda seen, but dive bar loving ladies who would rather pony up to a spot named Dave's vs. a place called, ummm, I don't know, Well Craft (or some shit like that.)  We don't want to spoil this film for y...2020-07-0118 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with Social Worker Kimberly MangarinSend us a textWe're basic bitching with guest Kimberly Mangarin, a program supervisor for community based programs that deal with under-served children and families. We get into the Defund the Police movement, and Oakland Unified School District's vote to replace the police with mental health workers. Kim shares her thoughts on why social workers are better equipped to deal with situations the police are simply not trained to handle, and how the allocating of police funds can make a real difference towards programs that help our communities. We also discuss PRIDE month and what it's like...2020-06-2928 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFlash Back Friday with Director Barry Jenkins of MoonlightSend us a textWe're starting a new series called Flash Back Friday's because we have a lot of content we want to share with our new listeners ( and maybe new to our regular listeners.) We're starting with Academy Award winning director Barry Jenkins in 2016 since we just mentioned him on episode 469. 2016 Show Notes:Bitch Talk is pleased to have director Barry Jenkins join the podcast this week. His film Moonlight left Angela and Erin speechless, mesmerized and addicted to the song "Hello Stranger" by Barbara Lewis. Enjoy regular guest co-host Angela Tabora's o...2020-06-2721 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching IN STUDIO!!!Send us a textThe gang is back in studio (social distancing of course!) and basic bitching. We got lots to talk about including Juneteenth, Ruby Ibarra, the docs LA 92 and Untouchable, When They See Us, and Disclosure, strip clubs (EWWWWW!), and secret spots that are open right now in SF without a crowd (SHHHH). We even get into the Gary Chambers, Jr. speech in front of the Baton Rouge school board. Have YOU seen it!? It's spectacular. Enjoy and black lives fucking matter.  Be well, stay safe, and thank you for wearing a...2020-06-2532 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching - BLM, 48Hills, Web Trolls, & MoreSend us a textWell, hello there.  We've got Captain Party, Producer Char, and Erin basic bitching again from quarantine.  The gang catches up and talks about that awesome 48Hills feature we got back in May by journalist and friend of the show Josh Rotter.  We also get into the topic of hearing from old friends discussing how the BLM uprising  is impacting our old relationships and how the topic is bringing up new conversations.  And finally we gush about our newest fans of Bitch Talk -Academy Award winning director Barry Jenkins and director Lulu Wang. We have...2020-06-2234 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching w/team Bitch TalkSend us a textYour girls are basic bitching about New Kids On The Block, "Crawl in Place" pub crawl, seeing family in person after months in SIP, and more... It's been a minute since the three of us have had a basic bitch session.  We got to catch up on  Ange's visitor from L.A.(Richard "The Curse")  and their "Crawl in Place" pub crawl, Char getting out into the world and seeing her nephews for the first time since SIP started, and Erin's online escape to the live New Kids on The Block  Step...2020-06-2050 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with Marina Stankov-Hodge - Part 2Send us a textWelcome to part 2 of our conversation with nurse/dancer/musician/activist Marina Stankov-Hodge. We originally did not plan on having a 2 part episode, but our "post" conversation talk provided to be so good, we decided to share it anyway! We talk about Black Trans deaths, the phobia in Black culture with the queer community, and the problem with hypermasculinity. We discuss different aspects of street dance that originated in gay clubs like Waacking and battles, and the street dance community's responsibility to shed light on its origins. We agree one of the most...2020-06-1720 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with Marina Stankov-Hodge - Part 1Send us a textThis is nurse/dancer/musician/activist Marina Stankov-Hodge's third time joining us on Bitch Talk! She's one of our favorite guests, and her episodes reflect her uniqueness and diversity as a person. Her first episode centered around her origin story leading up to becoming a nurse and her work in Brazil (which ends with an original song performance!), and her second episode was recorded in April, about her experience as a frontline worker during a pandemic. It's only been 2 months, but as we all know, A LOT has changed. The first thing that...2020-06-1542 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastAn International Basic Bitch with Anna Mangelsdorf and Lizi Nachum - Part 2Send us a textWelcome to Part 2 of our international Basic Bitch with Anna Mangelsdorf, an artist in Germany, and Lizi Nachum, a teacher in Israel. We dive deeper into the topic of racism, and Lizi shares a traumatizing story that explains why she will NEVER return to the US. We discuss wether or not the US is still considered a leading country in the world, and wether that's a good thing in the first place. And then Lizi shares her first time meeting a Palestinian woman as a volunteer with Musalaha, a non-profit organization that promotes...2020-06-1333 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastAn International Basic Bitch with Anna Mangelsdorf and Lizi Nachum - Part 1Send us a textWelcome to our international Basic Bitch with Anna Mangelsdorf, an artist in Germany, and Lizi Nachum, a teacher in Israel. With all of the issues going on in our country, it's easy to be stuck inside our bubbles. We wanted to get some different perspectives from people just like us, only on the other side of the world. We discuss the difference in our country's response to Covid-19, and their country's protests in support of Black Lives Matter. Anna shares how Germany has dealt with the stigma of Nazism and WW2, and how...2020-06-1025 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talking w/Industrial Designer Ti Chang of CRAVESend us a textIndustrial designer Ti Chang had an idea. She wanted to change the way women experienced self-pleasure. In 2008, Ti took all of her savings and her idea  of designer/wearable vibrators to China for production -- at that time the idea was called Incoqnito.  While she was shopping her product around, she  met entrepreneur Michael Topolovac who owned CRAVE and acquired Ti's company. Since teaming up with CRAVE, Ti has designed a line of luxury sex toys for women. She is passionate about evolving the conversation around pleasure to being less of a st...2020-06-0933 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBe Water filmmakers Bao Nguyen and Julia NottinghamSend us a textWe're taking you back to Sundance 2020 with a conversation about Be Water, a documentary on the life of Bruce Lee. Director Bao Nguyen and producer Julia Nottingham discuss Bruce Lee's experiences in San Francisco, sifting through the incredible amounts of archival footage, and America's treatment of Asians. This is a wonderful documentary that digs deeper into the life of a man who represents so much more than just martial arts. Be Water premieres on June 7th on ESPNBe safe. Stay well. Wear a mask.  Sub...2020-06-0615 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastLoss, Grief, and Resources During the Time of the PandemicSend us a textWe are in a collective grief around the world and wanted to chat with a couple of our friends of the show - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Lindsay Repko and Director of Programming for Reimagine End of Life, Dara Kosberg. We've had an unbelievable ride of guests during SIP but we wanted to take a pause and address the collective loss and grief the world is going through right now.  We welcomed back to the show San Francisco Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Lindsay Repko and Director of Programming for Reimagine End Of Life  Dara Kosberg  to s...2020-06-0150 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastThe High Note - Director Nisha GanatraSend us a textNisha Ganatra has been an advocate for women in the entertainment industry from the jump. Her feature debut Chutney Popcorn received the Reframe Stamp of approval, and she's currently working with NBC on Female Forward, a female director mentorship program. We discuss the difficulties of hiring a female crew, why we need allies, and the importance of sharing stories about women lifting each other up (ie: Late Night and The High Note). We also dive into the score for The High Note (spoiler: it's so good!), and how being Diana Ross' daughter made...2020-05-3014 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastQuarantine Catch Up with Evelyn Obamos - Part 2Send us a textWelcome to part 2 of our conversation with the amazing Evelyn Obamos, Filmmaker & Creator Strategy Operations Manager at Pinterest.  One of the upsides to recording from home is the potential for surprise guests!  As a Bitch Talk Podcast first, Evelyn's boyfriend, Jeremiah, joins the conversation to discuss how they met at Pinterest, and what makes their relationship unique. Seriously folks, these two are made for each other, and their story is a hilarious and beautiful tale. We don't want to give anything away, but the term "risk assessment" was used multiple times at...2020-05-2926 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastQuarantine Catch Up with Evelyn Obamos - Part 1Send us a textWelcome to part 1 of our 2 part interview with  our dear friend of the show Evelyn Obamos! In this first episode, she shares her most recent adventures filming a trip to the Philippines with hip-hop rising star Ruby Ibarra, meeting the CEO of Rappler (the NPR of the Philippines) and all around badass, Maria Ressa, living in a shipping container with her family in Guam, and her adventures as a (semi) child celebrity. Thank you Evelyn for being open about both the struggles and the beauty of growing up poor, and what yo...2020-05-2739 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching with Captain Party, Erin, and Producer CharSend us a textOooooo weeeee! We get back to basics in this Basic Bitch with Captain Party, Producer Char, and Erin!We haven't been able to catch our breath and just have a basic bitch in a minute. It's been a really strong month of interviews with our heroes in  entertainment, food, politics, and poetry. On this episode we get to talk about the sneeze that made us laugh so hard we cried, Siskel & Ebert, news from one of our favorite films from Sundance, Seed & Spark, Mark Duplass, and RIP to director Lynn Shelton.  Cr...2020-05-2536 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with Rafael CasalSend us a textYou never know what to expect from a conversation with Rafael Casal, you just buckle up and enjoy the ride!  We get into his childhood in Berkeley, what sparked his love for poetry, battling Swine Flu at the age of 23, colonialism, politics, and the importance of journaling.  He dives into why he shouldn't have to choose between being an actor, writer, and musician, and why he'd love to be defined by his art. To cap it off, he introduces us to the term "Phenomenology" and we may have just joined his secret cult....2020-05-2252 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSan Francisco Poet Thea MatthewsSend us a textThea Matthews is a San Francisco native and poet. She's a kind and graceful spirit who has her first book coming out in June titled Unearth [The Flowers]. We chat with Thea about growing up in the City's Excelsior neighborhood, her path to poetry, what keeps her in SF, and finding the beauty during the pandemic. This was our first time speaking with Thea and we hope to have her on the podcast again soon.  Be well, stay safe, and thank you for staying home. Sub...2020-05-2029 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching with Director HP MendozaSend us a textIt's been a couple of years since we've had Director and San Francisco native H.P. Mendoza on our show. We catch up with him about his (almost) year living in Tokyo, what it's like to come back to the states during a pandemic,  Japanese chicken nuggets, CAAMfest, how he won the internet early during SIP, and his legendary Mission Arcade parties.  It's always a comfort to talk and hang with H.P. and we hope to have him back on the show again soon. You can follow H.P. here. 2020-05-1841 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with Daveed DiggsSend us a textThis is our third time having Daveed Diggs on the show (first for Blindspotting, and then at an event in support of Moms 4 Housing at the Roxy theatre in SF), but our first time getting to really know him and just shoot the shit. To say this Basic Bitch was fun is the understatement of the year! He digs into his childhood, what it felt like to swim in his own pool for the first time, what it was like to meet and perform for the Obamas, why he could never work for...2020-05-1543 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with Anica Wu aka "Jerky Girl"Send us a textWe're continuing our celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with friend of the show, filmmaker/butcher/jerky girl Anica Wu. She describes her life as a young immigrant from Hong Kong, the origin of her name, and what inspired her to become a butcher and start her own jerky company. Anica gives us the skinny on what it's like to be (one of) the only women in the butcher industry, the struggles of carrying a cow leg, and why her jerky is going to revolutionize the industry.Be w...2020-05-1336 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastQuarantine Catch Up with Chef Tu David PhuSend us a textWe're continuing the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Oakland native Chef Tu David Phu. We had Tu on the show back in December of 2019 for the first time and really connected with his story and his energy. In this episode we talk about the effects on the restaurant industry caused by the pandemic, realities of Xenophobia,  something called the "Paris Syndrome",  his parents, and Tupac. We love having Tu's voice on our podcast and appreciate his time, thoughts, and ideas. We hope you do too.  Stay safe, stay home...2020-05-1239 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSpaceship Earth's Matt Wolf, Kathleen Grey & Mark NelsonSend us a textBeing confined in an enclosed space with the same people and no physical contact with the outside world.  Sound familiar?  It's also the premise of the Hulu Documentary Spaceship Earth, which explores the controversial  Biosphere 2, an experiment started in 1991 to create a self-sustaining ecosystem to both advance space exploration, and to support life in the event that the earth becomes uninhabitable.Listen as Ange and our Daily Buzz co-host John Wildman sit down with director Matt Wolf and subjects of the film Kathleen Grey and Mark Nelson. They discuss the challenge of...2020-05-0917 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastNatalie Wood: What Remains Behind - Director Laurent Bouzereau and Producer Natasha Gregson WagnerSend us a textWe're headed back to the Sundance Film Festival to hear Erin and The Daily Buzz co-host John Wildman talk with Director Laurent Bouzereau and Producer Natasha Gregson Wagner (Natalie Woods daughter) about their HBO documentary Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind.  It was a treat to speak with the daughter of old Hollywood royalty and to hear her talk about the process of putting together a documentary about her mother and family. If you know the story about Natalie Woods death, it's been a mystery since day one. This documentary won't give yo...2020-05-0717 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastQuarantine Basic with Dino-Ray RamosSend us a textWe're kicking off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a bang! Dino-Ray Ramos, Associate Editor at Deadline, has been on the show a handful of times, but none more appropriate than now considering he was just awarded one of the A100's Most Impactful Asians of 2020 (with the likes of Awkwafina and The Rock?!?). So, naturally, we start off the interview discussing kimchi and shrimp chips. Dino shares the important question he asks himself when preparing to write an article, his call to lift up marginalized voices, and his experience at t...2020-05-0550 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastZoomCasting with Oakland City Council Candidate Steph WaltonSend us a textFriend of the show Steph Walton is running for Oakland City Council and we couldn't be happier that she's running for elected office. Steph is a former podcaster and comes with a lengthy background in radio sales - so she knows how to give good conversation.  We talk with Steph about what sparked her interest in running for local office, the town of Oakland, the homeless pandemic,  jobs, and more. Steph is a powerful force, loves people, her family, and Oakland. If you're interested in  getting involved with politics, head to Ste...2020-05-0142 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch from Quarantine - Week 5Send us a textIt's week 5 of shelter-in-place, and there's a lot going on! We recorded this right after our interview with Daveed Diggs which comes out May 15th (spoiler alert: HE'S THE BEST). We discuss behind the scenes info on our interview with Daveed, the concept of time during a pandemic, the fun of driving on an empty highway (who knew a Prius can go 90mph?), and biological warfare.  This one's a classic basic bitch: all over the place. Enjoy, stay safe, and Thank You for staying home!--Rate an...2020-04-2924 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching with comedian Rachel McDowellSend us a textIt's been more than four years since comedian Rachel McDowell has been on the podcast and we couldn't wait to catch up with her. We talk about how politics have changed since we recorded last, what's it like to be a comedian down in L.A., how does the voice over scene work, and can we like Louis C.K. again?  Plug your headphones in and let's do this. For more from Rachel, visit her website: www.RachelMcDowell.com--Rate and review us wherever you listen to...2020-04-2854 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with John Wildman and Justina WalfordSend us a textWe're so excited to have John Wildman and his wife Justina Walford join us from quarantine in Dallas, Texas. Aside from being filmmakers, film festival publicists, movie buffs, and activists, they own enough pets to start a petting zoo! You may recognize John's voice from some of our previous Sundance interviews, as he's been our co-host and honorary Bitch for the past two years. We discuss how film festivals are working to carry on during the pandemic, the future of film, and art as activism. They're an amazing couple, and we can't wait...2020-04-2546 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching from Quarantine - Week 4Send us a textIt's week four of sheltering-in-place, and  we've got a lot to talk about.  While Producer Char teased Erin and Ange by eating senorita bread from Starbread, Erin and Ange talk about ribs, how California has handled business during the pandemic, the film Parasite, and going down a late night Google rabbit hole finding out everything one needs to know about Academy Award winning director Bong Joon-ho.  Lets get into it while staying at home. --Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Let us know how...2020-04-2044 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching with Director Sandi TanSend us a textWe first spoke with director Sandi Tan back in 2018 when she was in town to promote her documentary Shirkers. We had a very memorable (and boozy) time with Sandi and thought, in this time of shelter-in-place, we'd take a chance and invite her back on to the show. We had a great chat about what she's been up to, how this time in history is the "time of why not?", inspiring young people, and her new project. You can watch Shirkers on Netflix NOW.Follow Sandi on Instagram  and Tw...2020-04-1725 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch with Dayna Keys of Radio RehabSend us a textErin, Ange, and Producer Char chat with friend of the show Dayna Keyes, host of the podcast Radio Rehab.  She talks about the struggles of being sober during a pandemic, going to AA meetings online, and how she chooses which meetings to join (spoiler: pick the ones with the best accents!) We get into what someone eats when they don't know how to cook, and what it's like to be in quarantine with your partner when you live in a loft with no doors. Big shout out out to Dayna for her honesty, s...2020-04-1633 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching From Quarantine - Week 3Send us a textWe're giving you some basic bitching from the third week of coronavirus quarantine. Producer Char, Captain Party, and Erin get into epic Zoom parties,  perms,  surprise FaceTime calls, and more. Let's get down (virtually) and  have some laughs. We hope you are well wherever you might be and staying home. As mentioned on the show, please support your local small businesses and restaurant and bar community: City Lights Bookstore GoFundMe PageThe Social Study SF GoFundMe PageThe Restaurant Employee Relief Fund--2020-04-1334 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind: Director Maite Alberdi from The Mole AgentSend us a textWe're taking you back to Sundance where we spoke with director Maite Alberdi, of The Mole Agent. This was one of our favorite films of Sundance! Based in Chile, this documentary is about a man in his 80s who is hired to be a mole in a retirement community. What starts out as a funny spy movie, becomes the most heartfelt documentary that'll leave you in tears.  We're all feeling a sense of loneliness and isolation, and this documentary perfectly displays how important it is to keep in touch with the people that m...2020-04-1020 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastNurse Boogy, Marina Stankov-HodgeSend us a textWe're Bitch Talkin' quarantine style with nurse/dancer/musician Marina Stankov-Hodge.  She discusses her experience as a nurse, how things have changed (and CONTINUE to change) throughout the course of this pandemic, the local government's response (or lack thereof), and how the unions are saving the day.  In these crazy times, she has a way of bringing a thoughtful yet honest perspective, and shares ideas on how we can help these front line workers from the comfort of our own homes.  She works in the labor/birth department, so of course we had to...2020-04-0835 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching with Richard "The Curse"Send us a textWe're Basic Bitching with our friend down in LA, Richard "the Curse" Horne.  We discuss the series of events that led to his unfortunate nickname, his man crush on Chris Cuomo, and his experience in the front lines as the manager of a Los Angeles health food store.  He gives tips on how to make your shopping experience safer for everyone, and explains why working on the front lines is both a blessing and a curse (pun intended). We also share a collective appreciation for California's elected officials, who have really led the wa...2020-04-0635 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind with Directors Jim Lebrecht & Nicole Newnham from Crip CampSend us a textIn this episode, we’re taking you back to Sundance with an interview with director Nicole Newnham and co-director/talent James Lebrecht from the documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. This film chronicles a Woodstock-esque summer camp for disabled kids that becomes a foundation for the disability rights movement. We discuss James’ experience as both subject and director of the film, and the pros and cons of having too much archival footage to choose from. This film was released under the banner of Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, and we were h...2020-04-0317 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talking w/San Francisco Photographer Chloe JackmanSend us a textChloe Jackman is one bad ass photographer. Bitch Talk's founder Erin has known Chloe for nearly a decade and has witnessed how she took her passion and made it in to a full-time career.  Erin spoke with Chloe in late 2019 ( after the stellar photo shoot she led for Bitch Talk's brand new website  ) about the world of photography, how she started, who her mentors are, and how she's supporting the field.  If you're looking for a photographer for events, wedding, that new LinkedIn head shot, or just want to feel empowered - book Chl...2020-04-0135 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching Pandemic StyleSend us a textYour bitches are Basic Bitching all the way from their respective homes via Squadcast. (It's basically Zoom for podcasters. )  All three of us have basically been SIP for the last couple of weeks and have a ton to catch up on. Costco shopping , virtual happy hours with friends and family, plane fares for hella cheap for travel later this year, who we think is winning the internet, and our favorite businesses and non-profits raising money to stay afloat. On Tuesday March 31 we're launching our brand new shiny website. You'll get to se...2020-03-3030 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk with Tiny Pricks Project founder Diana WeymarSend us a textThis week, we welcome Diana Weymar from the Tiny Pricks Project, the largest textile Trump protest ever.  She discusses the first piece she created for the project, how it has built a sense of community, and how it became the most peaceful way to deal with the stress that the idiot in chief has brought upon our country.  We also talked about the importance of having material record of 45's presidency, because WORDS (f-ing) MATTER.  With over 2,000 pieces in total, this project is truly uniting people all around the world!  You do not have...2020-03-2740 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Rewind with Actress Amy Ryan and Director Liz Garbus from the Netlix film Lost GirlsSend us a textWe're taking you back to Sundance, where we interviewed director Liz Garbus and star Amy Ryan of the film Lost Girls.  The film is based on the true story of a desperate mother searching for her missing daughter, which eventually leads the police to the unsolved cases of murdered sex workers. We discuss these real life cases (which are STILL unsolved to this day) and what it means to be a bad bitch.  This is an important story, beautifully told, streaming now on Netflix!  We'd just like to mention that Amy Ryan is a na...2020-03-2519 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch w/Captain Party, Erin, and Producer CharSend us a textHello to all the shelter in place bitches! There's so much to talk about and we wanted to take advantage of one of the last times we might be able to get in studio (social distancing, duh) and record a Basic Bitch. Let's chat about how Florida is the spring break asshole of all of the states, who the fuck is travelling and flaunting it, gun sales (gross),  and the horrific effect of how the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our friends in the service and hospitality industry.  Stay well, wash yo...2020-03-2327 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching with Special Guest W. Kamau BellSend us a textBREAKING NEWS! We had on one of our favorite guests on the show today - W. Kamau Bell! He was gracious enough to hop on the phone with us  during the Coronavirus lock down of 2020 while he is quarantined with his family and helping to home school his daughters. Listen in as we talk about what he's been up to, where he's finding content to entertain his kids, how his Mom is holding up,  when his CNN show is coming back, + MORE. Follow W. Kamau Bell at his website, Instagram, and Twi...2020-03-2024 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFirst Cow Director Kelly ReichardtSend us a textIn this episode, Ange interviews Kelly Reichardt, director of First Cow. A film set in the 1820s, it follows two misfit best friends trying to find their American Dream as the first cow is being brought into the Pacific Northwest.  They discuss the beauty of friendship, the dynamic between colonists and the Native Americans, her experience as a woman filmmaker in the indie "boys club" film world, and the dangerous effects of capitalism - even back when the country was first being developed.  Filled with beautiful shots, topical social commentary, and a sweet cow...2020-03-1822 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch - Coronavirus SpecialSend us a textHey bitches! We recorded this early last week (March  9, 2020) before shit really got real.  Hope you enjoy this Coronavirus special basic bitch and we hope y'all are out there washing your hands, heading to the social distancing advice, and remembering to breathe through this. We'll be ok. --Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.comVisit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen in every Monday from 6:00 - 6:30 AM on BFF.FMPOWERED BY...2020-03-1629 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastGillian Fitzgerald co-owner of Casements Bar and creator of Proud Mary Bloody Mary MixSend us a textBitch Talk had a great time chatting with bar owner and bloody mary  maven, Gillian Fitzgerald. Gillian is the co-owner of Casements Irish Bar - a brand new drinking establishment in the heart of the Mission district of San Francisco, and  a bit of an old soul when it comes to talking about her love of the City, it's bar culture, and how past San Franciscans used to drink. Gillian has a fantastic bartending history in around SF including one of our old haunts Nickies in the Lower Haight. We're pretty sure we've ru...2020-03-1336 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance 2020 - Hillary Director Nanette BursteinSend us a textWe’re bringing you back to Sundance, this time with Nanette Burstein, director of the episodic documentary, Hillary. She talks about her journey in documenting such a polarizing figure, and her challenges in getting Hillary’s political rivals to be in the film. In a time of great political turmoil, it’s important to keep in mind not just a person’s policy, but their humanity, and how our perception of them is greatly skewed by our own biases. Hillary is streaming right now on Hulu. Give it a watch, give us a listen...2020-03-1114 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastWendy Director Benh Zeitlin and Actress Devin FranceSend us a textAnge, aka "Captain Party" sits down with Director/Co-Writer Benh Zeitlin and actress Devin France from the film Wendy, a re-imagining of Peter Pan like you've never seen before!  This is the exciting follow up to Benh's Academy Award nominated film, Beasts of the Southern Wild.  Some of the topics they hit on include Benh's casting process- comprised of kids and first time actors, the difficulties of shooting on location in the middle of a deserted island, and Devin's experience as the star of her first film.  At 12 years old, Devin France is offi...2020-03-0631 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk with Oakland's Own Jenee DardenSend us a textBitch Talk is live on location at Oakland's Mad Oak bar talking with writer, reporter, poet, and mental health advocate Jenee Darden. She's had a passion for writing since she was a child and has carried that into her career at NPR, Time Magazine, KQED, KALW, LA Times, and many more. Jenee has also led an interesting life--being the daughter of Christopher Darden (the co-prosecutor on the O.J. Simpson criminal trial) brings a certain level of awareness, paranoia, mental instability, and fame that one would probably not want as a teenager growing...2020-03-0546 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitching at Casements BarSend us a textWe're on location at the new Irish bar called Casements in San Francisco. Your Bitches have been hustling hard this past week and it's time to sit down, grab a drink, and catch up... hear about Ange's recent trip to a Beer Festival in Oregon, a brainstorm session for new tattoos, and an epic story of one of the Bitch's 18th Birthday. In the next couple of weeks, we'll release our interview with Casement's co-owner Gillian Fitzgerald. You'll hear the crew getting schooled on who Roger Casement was, and learn more a...2020-02-2927 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastLive Q&A w/Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs, Activist Carroll Fife, and Steve King Supporting Moms 4 HousingSend us a textWe're coming to you live from the historic Roxie Theater in the Mission district of San Francisco with Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs, Activist Carroll Fife, and Executive Director of Oakland Community Land Trust Steve King. You'll hear Bitch Talk founder Erin Lim lead the conversation with the panel discussing affordable housing solutions for Bay Area folks and how Carroll helped organize the #moms4housing movement in Oakland. This was a benefit screening of the film Rafael and Daveed wrote and starred in -- Blindspotting -- the benefit raised more th...2020-02-2736 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Red Carpet convos w/David Lowery & Tessa ThompsonSend us a textWe're back with another Sundance episode, this time from the red carpet!  Listen in as we speak to actress Tessa Thompson and filmmaker David Lowery before sat on a Sundance panel called The Movie That Blew My Mind.   These red carpets are fast and furious, and one of our co-hosts (who will remain nameless) may or may not have gotten flustered by standing WAY too close to Tessa Thompson (spoiler alert: she's GORGEOUS).  You'll have to listen to find out who.  Enjoy!  Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.c...2020-02-2116 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSlamdance Interview w/Fabian Velasco and Milos Mitrovic from TapewormSend us a textWe interviewed Fabian Velasco and Milos Mitrovic, co-directors of the film Tapeworm back at Sundance. (Fun fact, while Sundance is going on, there's a whole other festival called Slamdance which screens truly independent film.) That's how we got to chat with these Canadians about the story behind their film, their actors, and which one of them likes the new buildings going up in their home town of Winnipeg.Enjoy our fun and funny convo with Fabian and Milos and please don't forget to rate Bitch Talk wherever you find us. It...2020-02-2019 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Chat w/Composers Tamar-Kali, Anne Nikitin, and Nainita DesaiSend us a textWe're taking you back to Sundance with one of our favorite conversations, a round table with female composers (and serious BAD BITCHES!). Listen in as Anne Nikitin (Lost Girls), Tamar-Kali (The Last Thing He Wanted, Shirley, The Assistant), and Nainita Desai (The Reason I Jump) discuss the importance of sound in film, their own personal process in creating an original score, and what it means to be a woman in a male dominated field. Their talent, strong work ethic, and powerful voices are an inspiration. For more info on our composers, v...2020-02-1419 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch Rehash- Academy Awards + IFC's Film Independent Spirit AwardsSend us a textLet's chat about the weekend's awards shows, shall we?Oh boy. Have we got an awards show Basic Bitch rehash for YOU. The Academy Awards was good for what it was and we we got excited to talk through some of our favorite moments (Maya Rudolph, Kristin Wiig, Janelle Monae, and of course Billy Porter) but our most favorite awards show of the year - IFC's Film Independent Spirit awards was on Saturday afternoon and we've got a lot to say about it. Tune in and leave us a comment/rating...2020-02-1234 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Exclusive with Hip-Hop Queen Ruby IbarraSend us a textRuby Ibarra. Ruby Ibarra. Ruby Ibarra. We're making sure you know her name in case you didn't know. Bitch Talk first met Ruby (a Filipina Hip-Hop artist and DNA scientist) at San Francisco's CAAMFest a couple of years ago when we hosted the Q&A for her documentary "Nothing on Us" . We haven't forgotten her name or the impression she made on us since then.It took a couple of years and the Sundance Film Festival to make it happen but we were able to catch up with Ruby and finally...2020-02-0828 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSundance Exclusive - Director Lana Wilson of Miss Americana - The Taylor Swift DocumentarySend us a textWelcome to our first official interview from Sundance, with director Lana Wilson of the Taylor Swift documentary, Miss Americana. We discuss the hard work it takes to become one of the world's most popular musicians, Taylor's struggle to find her voice, and the toxicity of social media. Have a listen, and watch this great film right now on Netflix!Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.comVisit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen in every Monday...2020-02-0624 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastWelcome to Park City & Sundance 2020!Send us a textIt's our first segment out of Sundance and we're sitting down with the Festival Daily Buzz gang to catch up. It's been a year since our first trip to the well known festival and this time we get to give you (our listeners) the skinny on how we got here and who's involved.Thank you again to our supporters and donors who helped get us to Sundance. The Social Study, W. Kamau Bell, Lyrics Born, Fleet Wood SF, Moon Looms, Storied: San Francisco, and Chef Tu David Phu + the folks who...2020-02-0114 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastSan Francisco Women's March and RallySend us a textBitch Talk is back at the SF Women's March and bringing you interviews from Katherine Gin from Immigrants Rising, author, filmmaker, and founder of the Webby Awards Tiffany Shlain , and the MC of the rally Kimberly Ellis.Thanks as always to our friend and one of the co-founders of the SF Women's March Sophia Andary for having us at the March. If you didn't catch our earlier interview with one of the other featured speakers at the SF rally, click here to listen to our chat with St. James Infirmary Executive...2020-01-2218 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastWomen's March San Francisco Speaker - Toni NewmanSend us a textWe're ready for the 3rd annual Women's March SF: Together We Rise! Listen in as we speak with one of their featured speakers, Toni Newman. She's an author and the Executive Director of the St. James Infirmary, a peer based health and safety clinic for sex workers of all genders. She shares the story of her 25 year transition, and how her life experiences led to the important work she does today. She is an inspiration, and a force to be reckoned with! Thank you for your work, and for sharing your important story...2020-01-1829 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk at the Second Annual Coven Film Fest - pt. 2Send us a textWelcome back to the podcast, y'all. We have part two of our coverage of the second annual Coven Film Festival held in San Francisco. Coven Film Fest is an all womxn filmmaker festival celebrating all types of womxn behind the camera.In this second episode (you can catch the first episode here) you'll hear Erin and Ange talk to filmmakers Erica Scoggins, Mariah Hoffman, Zoe Salicrup Junco, Lauren Sowa, Mily Mumford, and Coven Best Short Film Winner - Foster Wilson.We had a blast chatting with these filmmakers and...2020-01-161h 01Bitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk at the Second Annual Coven Film Fest - pt. 1Send us a textHowdy Bitch Talkers! We're coming to you live from the second annual Coven Film Festival. A festival focusing on womxn and non-binary filmmakers. Hey, guess what, WOMXN ARE MAKING GREAT FUCKING MOVIES....even if the Academy voters don't nominate them.Please enjoy the first of two episodes recorded over the weekend in the Mission district in San Francisco. This first episode features the team behind the Coven Film Fest - Cameo Wood, Connie Jo Sechrist, and Director of Programming Faridah Gbadamosi. PLUS, we feature a very special interview with the iconic...2020-01-1550 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastBasic Bitch - Golden Globes EditionSend us a textJoin Erin, Ange, and Producer Char as they chat about the the 77th Golden Globe Awards! Topics include spotting our favorite celebrity couple, our breakdown of the best and worst speeches, and who served the best mic drop of the night. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!--Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.comVisit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Listen in every Monday from 6:00 - 6:30 AM on BFF.FMPOWERED BY...2020-01-1026 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastPoet, Drummer & High School Teacher K.R. MorrisonSend us a textIt's been a long time coming but we finally had this bad bitch on the podcast. K.R. Morrison drums in three bands, teaches creative writing at a San Francisco high school, and is an extremely talented poet. We chatted with K.R.toward the end of 2019 and she gave us all of the goosebumps as she read a couple pieces of her own poetry. We hope you enjoy our conversation and gets you inspired for 2020. Happy New Year, bitches.If you're interested in seeing K.R. perform her poetry live...2020-01-0841 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastLast Basic Bitch of 2019 😎Send us a textWe're closing in on the end of 2019. It's been an interesting year for Bitch Talk. New friends, an engagement, the Sundance Film Festival, challenges, uncertainty, and a sprinkle of bitching.  Enjoy our last podcast of the year. Captain Party called in for this one and we find out what she's been up to while out of the country, and why in the hell she's calling in from the Westminster Bowling Lanes down in Westminster California. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT 💜   Let us kn...2019-12-2729 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastChef Tu David PhuSend us a textIt's been more than a year since Erin met Top Chef alumni Chef Tu David Phu in a favorite restaurant of the late Anthony Bourdain the day after Thanksgiving 2018. It was kismet to meet him and great to have him round out Bitch Talk's 2019. Tu and Erin talk about his family, food origin, Oakland, Hip-Hop, Top Chef and what's up for him in 2020.  We are so excited that he's a friend of the show and looking forward to partnering with him in the near future.  Let us know how we...2019-12-2033 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastJackie Greenberg of Moon Looms 💜Send us a textGrateful for this guest that has meant a lot to our show. Jackie Greenberg emailed us in early 2018 asking if she could make us an abstract wool doll. We said sure (of course!) and she ended up making us our podcast mascot Bonet Kravitz - an eggplant with boobs and a bum who has walked the red carpet at Sundance and has joined us on many interviews.  We've kept in contact with Jackie and often times support her work over our social media. At this years That's What She Said Maker F...2019-12-1827 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk PodcastFolk Musician Aireene EspirituSend us a textWhat a holiday treat to have folk musician Aireene Espiritu on the podcast. She's a true inspiration and is making her own way as a musician, a human, a woman, and living the life that most dream about. It's not always easy, but she's doing it, and recently celebrated 9 years of living home-free. Enjoy our interview and remember to #sharewithafriend.    Let us know how we're doing: therealbtpod@gmail.com Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Listen in...2019-12-0436 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast266 - Gemini Director Aaron KatzSend us a textIn episode 266 of the podcast Erin sits down with Director Aaron Katz of the new film Gemini starring Lola Kirke, Zoë Kravitz & John Cho. The film is filled with mystery, original music, and beautiful cinematography of Los Angeles. See Gemini in select theaters NOW! See us at the Punchline during the Reimagine End of Life week in San Francisco on April 18! Get your tickets here. Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter......... Or just shoot us an em...2018-04-1113 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast262 - RESPECT: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom - Part 1Send us a textCaptain Party has her boots on the ground for the press day at the Oakland Museum of Californa, as they debuted the opening of their new exhibit, Respect: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom. In the first Episode of this two part podcast, hear from Adisa Banjoko, MADlines & journalist Eric Arnold.  Respect: Hip-Hop Style & Wisdom is open now through August 12! Learn more by visiting their website.    Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter......... Or just shoot us an ema...2018-03-2530 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast261 - Basic BitchingSend us a textWe tried three times to get this podcast recorded and it finally happened. Not for any seemingly difficult challenges, just because we're swiriling in Mercury's retrograde and that without producer Char, we couldn't figure out how to record without her guidance. Enjoy 261 of the podcast in which we talk about "patriots", Oakland, Hasta Muerte, Ugly Delicious, and our new mascot Bonet Kravitz. #bitchplease    Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter......... Or just shoot us an email --> th...2018-03-2032 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast259 - Basic Bitches Back In StudioSend us a textIn episode 259 we welcome back friend of the show Stephanie Wandke to the podcast! We haven't seen Stephanine since episode 126 and now she's back on her own personal world tour! Let's talk about moving to another country, making your own way, taking risks, and being discriminated against just because you're from another country. All this and "Just the Tip" with Captain Party. DOWNLOAD NOW. #bitchplease #listensharerepeat    Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter......... Or just shoot us an...2018-03-1445 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast253 - Stephen Satterfield Part 2Send us a textWelcome to part 2 of our conversation with Whetstone publisher Stephen Satterfield. When we last left off, Stephen was on a pig farm in Calaveras County wondering if he'd ever have sex again. This time we explore how he got to San Francisco and landed a job at the restaurant that would change the course of his career in food. Download episode 253 of the podcast NOW.   Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter......... Or just shoot us an e...2018-02-1441 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast249 - Pearls of Wisdom with NancySend us a textSan Francisco is a small city. 7 miles by 7 miles. So what are the odds that Captain Party and Erin would meet the same woman, in different situations, six years apart? The same woman who would give life lessons to both gals in transitioning times in their lives. I guess the odds were good but don't tell us at Bitch Talk it's also not part of some cosmic juju. In this episode we talk to Nancy (she wants to remain somewhat anonymous) who's lived in SF since the summer of love, worked with the...2018-02-0256 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast240 - Basic Bitch 2018Send us a textHappy New Year, y'all! Welcome to the first episode of the new year in which we all catch up, talk about San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee's sudden passing, ask the question "Are you Asian enough?," former guest of the show Jane Kim's run for SF Mayor, Star Wars, and holidays with our families. Also, just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for listening to our podcast, telling your friends about it, and letting us know what you think. 2018 will be a year for Bitch Talk to grow, so b...2018-01-021h 01Bitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast235 - Did Someone Say Horse Races?Send us a textWelcome to episode 235 of the Bitch Talk podcast. We've taken the podcast on the road again over to the beautiful town of Berkeley, California recording live at Golden Gate Fields. This episode is action packed with the sound of horse racing, gambling, and the infamous "Reverse the Curse" (Richard) who was in town visiting and bringing his often bad juju to the crew. Download and listen in as we win, lose, and drink at the infamous dollar Sunday's at the races! #listensharerepeat #bitchpleaseLook at our new website...2017-12-0519 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast234 - Singapore, Philippines, Time Travel, ChristmasSend us a textGood morning, good afternoon, and good evening wherever you are Bitch Talkers. Erin and producer Char connected through the interwebs while Char is across the world in the Philippines to record this episode of the podcast. Download and listen in to catch up on Char's travels through time and Southeast Asia. Thankful to Zencastr that makes it seem like we're in the same room and time zones! Clearly we were not. #listensharerepeat #bitchplease  Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com2017-11-1634 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast233 - Storied: San Francisco's Jeff HuntSend us a textSan Francisco is full of stories. So many in fact that there is a new podcast called Storied:SF . Erin sat down at the Biergarten in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco and talked with the creator/producer/host, Jeff Hunt who is capturing what's left of the heart and soul of the City by the bay. Download and listen in as Jeff shares a bit about his podcast as well as his own San Francisco story. #bitchplease #listensharerepeat #womanpodcaster Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com2017-11-1540 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast232 - White millennials, Disney bullying, Twilight Zone rebootSend us a textHowdy Bitch Talkers! It's been another week of trash news, politics, and crazy town but we're here to break it all down with you and friend of the show all the way from Los Angeles - Kim aka Barley. We recorded this episode right before the U.S. election results this past Tuesday, November 7 so take that into consideration while you listen. As always, thank you for downloading and listening to our podcast and when you can please #listensharerepeat! Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comF...2017-11-1153 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast231 - Nasty Woman Wines founder Meg MurraySend us a textAre you a #nastywoman? Obviously we are over here at the Bitch Talk podcast so we HAD TO invite the founder of the Oregon wine brand Nasty Woman Wines, Meg Murray on to the podcast. Meg has been in the wine business for years and wanted to make a statement with her own brand so why not start with a wine that grabbed our attention and not our pu$$ies. Find Nasty Woman Wines here and believe us when we say THIS WINE IS DELICIOUS! Buy a few bottles--they'd make fantastic holiday gifts!2017-11-0825 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast230 - Director/writer Amy Seimetz of The Girlfriend ExperienceSend us a textWow, Amy Seimetz is kicking some serious ass down in Hollywood. The woman is in Stranger Things, she's directed and wrote The Girlfriend Experience (coming out this Sunday, Nov. 5 on STARZ), and when we spoke with her, she was in an editing bay sitting through the episodes of Atlanta she just directed. Thank goodness she had time for us! Listen in as we talk about politics, creative therapy, and her time as a San Franciscan in episode #230 of the podcast! Look at our new website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow u...2017-11-0229 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast228 - Director Sean Baker of The Florida Project - Part 2Send us a textWe couldn't get enough of director/writer/producer/editor Sean Baker the first time we interviewed him that we had to have him on the podcast again! Sean was kind enough to spend a little more time with us to discuss his latest film The Florida Project and where it's opening next. Download, plug in, and tell your friends. The Florida Project WILL be an awards contender. You heard it here first.  Look at the refreshed website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter............2017-10-2827 minBitch Talk PodcastBitch Talk Podcast180 - Basic Bitch Talk - What's "Queso" Amazon Lockers?Send us a textWe might be "adults" over here at Bitch Talk but we're learning new things everyday. For instance, what are "queso" Amazon lockers? Why is Thailand getting rid of their famed street food vendors? What color is the Bitch Talk logo? These are REAL questions everyone and we need answers! Listen to episode 180 of the Bitch Talk podcast and chime in on our pressing episode question by rating us on iTunes then emailing us at therealbtpod@gmail.com. Gracias!Support the showThanks for listening and for your support! We...2017-04-2426 min