Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast

Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host
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Femme & Furious is a feminist pop culture podcast for women and LGBTQIA+ folks who want a feminist spin on beloved TV, books, and blockbuster franchises. If you devour BookTok romances, spiral over Emily Henry releases, and still show up for Marvel while side-eyeing the gender politics...welcome. You’re in the right space, babe! We ask the big questions: Is this empowering? Why are we still rewarding emotionally unavailable men? Just how many women have to get fridged before we change the trope? Why do stories that mean so much to women and queer folks get dismissed? Why do female characters have to earn complexity while male characters are handed it? And why are we absolutely feral for certain fictional men anyway? (somewhat rhetorical) If you want smarter pop culture conversations, feminist book discussions, and a space where your obsession makes sense… Press play.

  1. 2h ago

    'Threshing Day' Brennan - Bodhi

    Summary: “October first is always Threshing. Monday, Wednesday, or Sunday, it doesn't matter where it falls on any given year. On the first of October, the first-year cadets of the Riders Quadrant enter the bowl-shaped forested valley to the southwest of the citadel and pray they come out alive.” - Violet Sorrengail, Fourth Wing We're so back, baby, on this episode of Femme & Furious where Julia & Tabitha dive into the first 6 POVs from the new Empyrean Series Novella, Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros! We're going from Brennan to Bodhi looking at all of the theories, tree deep dives, blood watch, easter eggs, and more! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: https://linkly.link/2mg97 Side Quest: We also mentioned... Come to Fangs Across Fandom: A Virtual Vampire Trivia - https://linkly.link/2sptuRight now, 2 Femme 2 Furious is FREE! Come in and join the fun: 2 Femme, 2 FuriousPlay Threshing Day and Claim your Dragon: https://linkly.link/2w6cn Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

  2. 1d ago

    'Burn of the Everflame' Chapters 46-60

    Summary: Chapters 46-60 of Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole gave us a kidnapping, a beheading, and a mating ceremony in the span of fifteen chapters, and somehow it's the quiet, long-awaited conversations that wrecked us. Diem is taken, Ophiucae loses his head (literally), and Taran and Zalaric finally become mates, but every bond in this book is being healed and shredded at the same time. So grab your tissues and your sharpest sword, because we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of the emotional damage on this episode of Femme & Furious! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Kate! Kate is the owner of A Sweet Whim, which is located in the Orlando area and crafts whimsical macrons! Follow her on Instagram: @asweetwhim Join her macron subscription service or check out her monthly flavors: https://linkly.link/2tcPP Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

  3. 4d ago

    'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' Rabbits Don't Swim

    Summary: Outlander - Blood of my Blood, Rabbits Don't Swim is a highly feminist episode as all of the women protect Castle Leoch while Colum struggles with being the only man left behind as his clan marches off to war. This episode of Femme & Furious, Katy and Julia dive into gender roles, Shakespeare, Bats, and so so much more! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Feminist Follow Through: https://linkly.link/2vRq1 Side Quest: We also mentioned... We Are Jane Doe Episode: https://linkly.link/2vR70Katy's Queen of Mary prerequisite blog: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/the-mary-i-prerequisite-listening-guide/ Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Katy! Katy hosts Queens Podcast and has been an Outlander fan for a long time! Follow her on Instagram: @queens_podcasts Check out her podcast, Queens Podcast, where she pairs a cocktail with a woman from History: https://linkly.link/2tptc Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

  4. Oct 4

    Femme Frame: We Are Jane Doe

    If you or someone you love needs support: National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), free, confidential, 24/7RAINN online chat: https://linkly.link/2uhAw If you're a student: Know Your IX: https://linkly.link/2uhAx(a survivor-led project that explains your rights under Title IX and how to file a complaint) If you live in New York and want to act: Find your Assembly member: nyassembly.govFind your State Senator: nysenate.govBills to ask them about: Assembly A101 and Senate S10632 For more information: Cornell Sun: Names of the 7We are Jane Doe Cornell Sun article USA today video of Trump on Letitia JamesTime ArticleCNN articlePBS Article

  5. Oct 3

    'Burn of the Everflame' Chapters 31-45

    Summary: Trauma Alert! Everything goes horribly wrong in chapters 31-45 of Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole. Penn, Kate & I are sending you out therapy bills! This episode of Femme & Furious examines autonomy in relationships, the manosphere, and more as Diem continues her slow march toward her inevitable fate! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Kate! Kate is the owner of A Sweet Whim, which is located in the Orlando area and crafts whimsical macrons! Follow her on Instagram: @asweetwhim Join her macron subscription service or check out her monthly flavors: https://linkly.link/2tcPP Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

  6. Sep 30

    'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' The Veil of Time

    Summary: Welcome back to the Scottish Highlands where Julia & Katy are dissecting folklore, biblical references, and prophecies! This episode of Femme & Furious is diving into S2E2 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, The Veil of Time! ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Feminist Follow Through: The National Association for Women in Real Estate Business is here to help close the gap for women homeowners or to help women carve paths for passive income through real estate. If you find yourself like Ellen, suddenly in charge of an entire castle, the NAWRB has resources to help you get on your feet! https://www.nawrb.com/national-association-women-real-estate-businesses/ Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Katy! Katy hosts Queens Podcast and has been an Outlander fan for a long time! Follow her on Instagram: @queens_podcasts Check out her podcast, Queens Podcast, where she pairs a cocktail with a woman from History: https://linkly.link/2tptc Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

  7. Sep 28

    Fast 5: 'Practical Magic 2', 'Almost Life', 'The Uprising', 'Crew Girl', 'The Love Hypothesis'

    Summary: This episode of Femme & Furious is doing a quick content roundup of stuff you've probably heard of and all of my reviews about it! This week we're looking at the following properties: Practical Magic 2Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave: https://linkly.link/2uL2OThe UprisingCrew Girl (Netflix)The Love Hypothesis (Prime) ⚠️ Spoiler-Free... Until It's Not: This Fast 5 episode starts 100% spoiler-free! Once we hit the spoiler section (you'll know it when you hear it 🔔), we get into the good stuff so tune out there if you're avoiding spoilers. As always, Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content. 💋 Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! The Love Hypothesis: https://linkly.link/2jclBThreshing Day by Rebecca Yarros: https://linkly.link/2mg97The Mirror of Infinite Endings by: https://linkly.link/2mg97The Knave and The Moon by Rachel Gilig: https://linkly.link/2tQmr Side Quest: We also mentioned... Fast 5 / Sterling Point: https://linkly.link/2uLjX Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

  8. Sep 25

    'Burn of the Everflame' Chapters 15-30

    Summary: Guess whose back, back again? Diem's back. And she's not dead. And she saves Lumnos. Again. In this episode of Femme & Furious, Julia & Kate dive into chapters 15-30 of Burn of the Everfalme by Penn Cole, where they talk about the hypocrisy of the Romantasy Fandom, the cost of power, parentage, the isolation of Diem as a ruler, and their unending love of Luther Corbois. ⚠️ Spoiler + Adult Content Warning: Heads up bestie this episode is spoiler central, so catch up first if you can! Also: Femme & Furious is a very adult show with very adult content, so listen accordingly. 💋 Feminist Follow Through: While not explicitly stated, Diem often reads as a POC, and now that she's home from her isolation on the island, we need to empower young women of color to create safe communities and support their mental health. Sad Girls Club focuses on creating healthy peer relationships while providing resources to encourage good mental health practices. https://sadgirlsclub.org/ Add it to your TBR: When you shop through our links, you're helping keep the lights on for my woman-owned, indie podcast AND you're also supporting independently owned bookstores! It's a win-win-win situation! Threshing Day, ACOTAR, Stonewater Duology & more: https://linkly.link/2mg97Love Hypothesis: https://linkly.link/2jclB Side Quest: We also mentioned... The Love Hypothesis Quickie: https://linkly.link/2u9V9 Binge along with me: The multi-episode deep dives that are keeping me busy right now ... Mondays - The Knave and the Moon: gothic, moody, "a diviner + a rogue knight + a sassy gargoyle walk into a rebellion" energy (Catch up on coverage here: https://linkly.link/2nl7l)Wednesdays- Blood of My Blood: two timelines, two couples, one impossible love story spanning WWI trenches and 1700s Scottish highlands, whimsy and magic stitching it all together (All episodes are here: https://linkly.link/2u9Th)Fridays - Burn of the Everflame: the girlies go to WAR, epic conclusion, Diem fighting to save a world that's already half-lost with one very sexy, annoyingly perfect Luther Corbois (All of Kindred's Curse: https://linkly.link/2nl7l) Co-host Corner: Connect with my co-host, Kate! Kate is the owner of A Sweet Whim, which is located in the Orlando area and crafts whimsical macrons! Follow her on Instagram: @asweetwhim Join her macron subscription service or check out her monthly flavors: https://linkly.link/2tcPP Let's be besties: Join the 2 Femme, 2 FuriousCommunity where you can hang out with the girls in our monthly cultural salon, book club, or yapping in the chat all things fangirlWant more feminism in your inbox? Subscribe to my Newsletter: Confessions of a Messy FeministSubscribe to Femme & Furious on YouTubeor wherever you get your podcasts!Follow along on Ihttps://www.instagram.com/femmeandfuriouspod/

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Femme & Furious is a feminist pop culture podcast for women and LGBTQIA+ folks who want a feminist spin on beloved TV, books, and blockbuster franchises. If you devour BookTok romances, spiral over Emily Henry releases, and still show up for Marvel while side-eyeing the gender politics...welcome. You’re in the right space, babe! We ask the big questions: Is this empowering? Why are we still rewarding emotionally unavailable men? Just how many women have to get fridged before we change the trope? Why do stories that mean so much to women and queer folks get dismissed? Why do female characters have to earn complexity while male characters are handed it? And why are we absolutely feral for certain fictional men anyway? (somewhat rhetorical) If you want smarter pop culture conversations, feminist book discussions, and a space where your obsession makes sense… Press play.

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  • Creator
    Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host
  • Show Website
    Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast

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