Biting the Hand

Nax & Jules
  • 3.5 (2)
  • TV & FILM

Criticism around representation of marginalized people in media has been dismissed as “Biting the hand that feeds you”, but our podcast asks, what happens when we do? Join Julia and Nax as they react to media with queer subtext, queer cult classics and other aspects of the “queer canon.”

Episodes

  1. 9. Velvet Goldmine (1998)

    06/17/2022

    9. Velvet Goldmine (1998)

    In this episode, we journey back to the 70s, 80s, and 90s to discover the fantasy glam-rock biopic Velvet Goldmine. We talk about the history and political climate of the 70s and 80s regarding glam, the enigma of Kurt Cobain, and try to pretend we know about Oscar Wild. But, there is something else you didn't expect under all that glitter; fascism.  Support us on Comradery  Give to Lambert House Playlist:  Velvet Goldmine - David Bowie Rock and Roll Part II - Gary Glitter Chance Meeting - Bryan Ferry Super Paradise - Romy Haag  Needle In The Camel's Eye - Brian Eno Mr. Soft - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Life on Mars - Mick Ronson Criminal World - Metro Total Eclipse -Klaus Nomi My Unclean - Ewan Mcgregor The Man Who Sold The World - Nirvana  Space Clown - Jobriath  Additional film sound clips from The Linguini Incident and Fitzcarraldo

    1h 52m
  2. 8. Lady Gaga's The Fame Part 2

    12/19/2021

    8. Lady Gaga's The Fame Part 2

    Our episode on Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame was so long that we had to break it up into two parts. In our SECOND episode, we break down the tracklist of The Fame. We discuss our personal relationships to the album as well as; Gaga's artistic subversion of fame and pop culture, the complicated relationships of queerness in regards to celebrity, and what the heck was up with Gaga's purple teacup.  Support us on Comradery!

    1h 28m
  3. 7. Lady Gaga's The Fame Part 1

    11/07/2021

    7. Lady Gaga's The Fame Part 1

    We discuss Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame. In this first episode, we address the context of the cultural landscape surrounding The Fame. Then, we dig deep into pop culture and bring up the media uproar of paparazzi in regards to the fame culture of celebrities just before the 2008 financial crisis.  Support us on Comradery!

    1h 15m
  4. 6. MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)

    05/17/2021

    6. MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)

    We are so glad to be back! In this episode, Julia and Nax discuss Lil Nas X's MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) in relation to queer theology and why his provoking devil imagery upsets right-wing media. Support us on Comradery! Mutual Aid mentioned: Central Jersey DSA Mutual Aid 912 Mutual Aid Fund WA-BLOC

    1h 50m
  5. BLM ACAB 2020

    06/14/2020 · BONUS

    BLM ACAB 2020

    In this bonus episode, we discuss racism and the present rise of fascism in the United States. Support us on Comradery!

    1h 20m
  6. 4. 2019 Reflections

    01/27/2020

    4. 2019 Reflections

    In this episode, we look back on 2019 and discuss our favorite movies and television shows. Because we are both very gay, we promise that all of our picks are also as such. Support us on Comradery!

    1h 44m
  7. 3. Steven Universe Part One

    12/10/2019

    3. Steven Universe Part One

    In this episode, we talk about our favorite queer cartoon Steven Universe! We give a little brief intro to the show and why we love it so much. Support us on Comradery!

    1h 7m
  8. 2. Paris is Burning (1990)

    11/01/2019

    2. Paris is Burning (1990)

    In this episode we discuss one of the most important LGBT documentaries, Paris is Burning. Support us on Comradery!

    1h 13m
  9. 1. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

    10/31/2019

    1. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

    Julia and Nax discuss The Nightmare Before Christmas and it's often untalked about inspiration. Support us on Comradery!

    1h 29m
  10. Intro Episode

    10/31/2019

    Intro Episode

    We are Julia and Nax and welcome to our podcast where we introduce ourselves and talk about why we like media criticism! Support us on Comradery!

    25 min

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About

Criticism around representation of marginalized people in media has been dismissed as “Biting the hand that feeds you”, but our podcast asks, what happens when we do? Join Julia and Nax as they react to media with queer subtext, queer cult classics and other aspects of the “queer canon.”

Information

  • Creator
    Nax & Jules
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Biting The Hand Podcast
  • Show Website
    Biting the Hand