11 episodes

Feminists talking about the things they really, really love. Karen Pickering hosts a new guest every episode in a pop culture devotional that explores the very nature of fandom - why we like things, how we work through the problematic faves, and what our tastes say about us - in a celebration of unbridled enthusiasm: Fandom with Abandon.

Cherchez La Femme Karen Pickering

    • Leisure
    • 4.8 • 32 Ratings

Feminists talking about the things they really, really love. Karen Pickering hosts a new guest every episode in a pop culture devotional that explores the very nature of fandom - why we like things, how we work through the problematic faves, and what our tastes say about us - in a celebration of unbridled enthusiasm: Fandom with Abandon.

    Cherchez la Femme - Greta Parry Episode 10: Fatal Attraction

    Cherchez la Femme - Greta Parry Episode 10: Fatal Attraction

    CN: this episode includes discussion of extreme violence, including murder, physical and sexual assault, incest, suicide and animal cruelty.

    This episode features Greta Parry in conversation about the 80's erotic thriller Fatal Attraction. 
     
    Greta Parry is a writer and editor with a particular interest in how sex and gender are presented in mainstream media. She has written for The Guardian, Crikey and Metro Magazine, and spends most of her free time talking about movies and TV on her Instagram account @gretaparry. 
    Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.
    Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

    • 51 min
    Cherchez la Femme - Philip Thiel Episode 9: The White Lotus

    Cherchez la Femme - Philip Thiel Episode 9: The White Lotus

    This episode features Phillip Thiel in conversation about the drama-comedy series, The White Lotus. 

    Please note this contains spoilers! If you haven't yet watched it, check out Season 1 before listening. 
     
    Philip Thiel is a teacher and podcaster who lives and works in Melbourne.
    Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.
    Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Cherchez la Femme - Joanna Sim Episode 8: Vivienne Westwood

    Cherchez la Femme - Joanna Sim Episode 8: Vivienne Westwood

    This episode features Joanna Sim in conversation about fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. 
     
    Joanna is a fashion ecom marketing coach. She’s on a mission to amplify the voices of responsible fashion brands and influence positive change within the global fashion industry because she believes that fashion should do good in order to feel good.
    You can find her online at:  
    caravanfolk.co
    Instagram.com/caravanfolk
    Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.
    Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

    • 46 min
    Cherchez la Femme - Jessamy Gleeson Episode 7: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    Cherchez la Femme - Jessamy Gleeson Episode 7: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    This episode features Jessamy Gleeson in conversation about the Nintendo console game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
     
    Dr Jessamy Gleeson is a passionate feminist activist, academic, and social media manager. She completed a PhD at Swinburne University, with a specific focus on contemporary feminist activism in social media spaces, and she loves all the incarnations of The Legend of Zelda.
    Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.
    Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

    • 54 min
    Cherchez la Femme - Georgia Webster Episode 6: Borgen

    Cherchez la Femme - Georgia Webster Episode 6: Borgen

    This episode features Georgia Webster in conversation about the Danish political drama series, Borgen. It contains spoilers for all seasons, so if you haven’t seen it yet, watch it first before listening!

    Georgia is an environmental advocate, former political staffer and long-time friend and guest of CLF.
    Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.
    Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons. 

    • 55 min
    Cherchez la Femme - Lucy Berry Episode 5: The Last Dance

    Cherchez la Femme - Lucy Berry Episode 5: The Last Dance

    This episode features Lucy Berry in conversation about the Chicago Bulls documentary series 'The Last Dance.' 

    Lucy is a copywriter and communications specialist based in Melbourne/ Naarm. 

    Cherchez La Femme is hosted by Karen Pickering and produced by Aisha Pachoud. It is made with the support of Patreon subscribers. The tile design is by Chanel Phan.

    Intro and Outro music by Le Tigre. The track is 'Fake French' from the Creative Commons.

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

JoeyJoJo Shabbado Jnr ,

Smart, funny, joyful

A fabulous celebration of stuff women love, like listening in to your smartest, funniest friends wax lyrical about their favourite topics and you’re left basking in their glow, remembering why you love them so much.

Podcastslayer ,

Excellent

Fantastic debut! Excellent production value. Subscribed and cannot wait for the next episode ♥️♥️

Berryniceindeed ,

Smart, funny, femmo fandom - LOVE

Really enjoying this pod. I love hearing other women talk about stuff they’re obsessed with. Super excited to find out what the topics and guests are for future eps too. Recommended!!

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