Fake Geek Girls - A Critical Look at Pop Culture

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A podcast looking a nerdy pop culture from both a fan and critical perspective, encouraging the things we love to do better.

  1. OCT 28

    WWBUT 111 – Deep Dive Into Nicholas Hoult’s Face

    What have we been up to? A lot! Join us as we discuss whether Nicholas Hoult's face has any trace of the uncanny, why it pays to be perpetually behind, and the eternal wisdom of the Real Housewives. Also: a bit about this year's PAX West, including our experience with the game Ten Candles. The post WWBUT 111 – Deep Dive Into Nicholas Hoult’s Face appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

    1h 53m

  2. OCT 7

    Episode 209 – Anora

    Our 2024 Oscar nominee double-feature (we're only talking about two because we are chasing our bliss) continues with Anora, Sean Baker's ode to class and sex work and the American dream. Where do we stand on that ending? Do we feel it's respectful? Let's find out. The post Episode 209 – Anora appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

    1h 51m

  3. SEP 23

    WWBUT 110 – Ted Taco

    After a brief unexpected hiatus, we're back with a pre-hiatus what we've been up to! We're talking about demon hunting, forgiveness, and more. The post WWBUT 110 – Ted Taco appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

    1h 7m

  4. AUG 26

    Episode 208 – The Substance

    What does it cost to be beautiful? Let's find out in our discussion of The Substance, Coralie Fargeat's 2024 body horror film about beauty, Hollywood, and aging. We're discussing mixed messages, Demi Moore's performance, and why, despite everything, this film failed to stick the landing for us. The post Episode 208 – The Substance appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

  5. AUG 5

    WWBUT 109 – Stuffed-Up Vader

    Welcome to another WWBUT! This time around, we're discussing things the internet should stop talking about, memories of the indie sleaze era, and more. The post WWBUT 109 – Stuffed-Up Vader appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

    1h 11m

  6. JUL 15

    Episode 207 – Renfield

    Join us as we take a look at 2023's Renfield, a big-budget fanfic (no, no, hear us out) continuation of the 1931 Dracula adaptation! This time, we're discussing the purpose of remixing older media, masculinity, pop psychology, and copaganda, as well as how hot Nicholas Hoult looks as the saddest, wettest little man on Earth. The post Episode 207 – Renfield appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

    1h 35m

  7. JUN 24

    WWBUT 108 – Meat Guys

    Another month, another batch of HOT NEW TOPICS from your favorite Fake Geek Girls. The post WWBUT 108 – Meat Guys appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

    1h 16m

  8. JUN 3

    Episode 206 – Miss Congeniality

    She's beauty and she's grace, but is she... FEMINIST? (Please imagine Missy's most sarcastic voice saying that.) That's right, we're talking about 2000's Miss Congeniality, the pinnacle of 2000's girl power. What does this film have to say about femininity? About neoliberalism? About... feminism? Let's find out. The post Episode 206 – Miss Congeniality appeared first on FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

    1h 42m
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