Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast

Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host

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. 2d ago

    'Every Summer After' Chapter 1-10 Quickie

    Summary: On this episode of Femme & Furious, we're taking a field trip to Barrys Bay to hang out with the Florek Boys and one Persephone Fraser. This episode explores the rich themes of identity, self-acceptance, friendships, and romantic relationships in Carley Fortune's 'Every Summer After'. Chapters: 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Introduction 03:33 Chic Peek: Episode Overview 04:26 Quickie: key feminist themes 34:56 Feminist Follow-Through: Grants for Creators Newsletter 37:00 Burn Book: Episode Superlatives Feminist Follow Through: Calling all creatives! Don't give up on your dream like Percy did! Just go an follow Grants for Creators: https://linkly.link/2kBRO Resources: Read Every Summer After: https://linkly.link/2jTBLJoin Common Threads Book Club on June 17th at 7pm EST, theme - PRIDE: https://linkly.link/2juG6Join the Femme & Furious community on Patreon: https://linkly.link/2juFy Key Words: Romance novels, beach read, summer romance, friends-to-lovers, second chance romance, Every Summer After, Carley Fortune, Bookstagram, BookTok, Feminism, Feminist analysis, Persephone myth, self-acceptance, friendship, love story, coming of age, summer read

    39 min

  2. 5d ago

    'Off Campus' Episodes 7 & 8

    Summary: This episode offers an in-depth analysis of the TV series 'Off Campus' episodes 7 & 8, exploring themes of trauma, friendship, and emotional growth. Julia Rose Portela discusses character arcs, feminist themes, and the importance of authentic storytelling in media. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Introduction 01:19 Housekeeping 04:16 Chic Peek: Episode Overview 06:02 Slay-by-Slay: The Faceoff 44:46 Slay-by-Slay: The Line Change 01:08:22 Feminist Follow Through: Support Me Too International 01:11:04 Burn Book: Episode Superlatives FEMINIST FOLLOW THROUGH: Download the Let Her Learn Toolkit to advocate against sexual harassment in school: https://linkly.link/2k1Si RESOURCES: Read Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: https://linkly.link/2jTBLReimagining Femme & Furious Episode: https://linkly.link/2juq6Join the Femme & Furious Community on Patreon: https://linkly.link/2juFyJoin the Common Thread Book Club, Pride Theme on june 17th at 7 pm EST: https://linkly.link/2juG6Listen to all of The Deal / Off Campus Coverage: https://linkly.link/2jcl3

    1h 13m

  3. May 29

    'Off Campus' Episodes 5 & 6

    Summary: What's better than one sex montage? Two sex montages! Amazon Prime Video, Louisa Levy & the entire Off Campus creative team understood the assignment, and for that, we are all eternally grateful. On this episode of Femme & Furious (aside from fangirling), we're diving into the emotional depth of the hockey boys, the value of girlfriends, and the deep impact of trauma and domestic violence. Chapters: 00:22 Introduction to Creative Alchemy 01:35 Hot girl Housekeeping 03:51 Chic Peek: Episode Overview 06:08 Slay-by-Slay: The Cold Turkey 14:37 The Impact of Power Dynamics in Relationships 25:45 Slay-by-Slay: The Breakaway 42:06 Feminist Follow Through: Take Action to Support Domestic Violence Victims Feminist Follow Through: Consider taking action to support victims of Domestic Violence by urging congress to address funding delays that would profoundly impact the support available for DV victims: https://linkly.link/2juqG MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Creative Alchemy: https://linkly.link/2jTBFReimagining Femme & Furious Episode: https://linkly.link/2juq6Common Thread Book Club: https://linkly.link/2juG6Read Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: https://linkly.link/2jTBLCatch up on the Off Campus and The Deal Coverage: https://linkly.link/2jcl3Listen to the Beach Read by Emily Henry Quicky: https://linkly.link/2juqCHeal your whoreaphobia with Margo's Got Money Troubles: https://linkly.link/2jTCH GET IN TOUCH WITH JULIA / FEMME & FURIOUS: https://bio.site/femmeandfurious

    45 min

  4. May 29 ·  Bonus

    Reimagining Femme & Furious: entering our impact era

    Summary: Julia Rose Portela shares updates on the evolution of Femme & Furious as the show steps into a new era where we are emphasizing community building, activism, and new initiatives like the feminist follow-through segment! We're diving into the show's origins and its shift towards action-oriented content, and plans for deeper community engagement through Patreon. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to a New Era 01:05 The Birth of Femme & Furious 02:18 Creating a Safe Space for Women and Queer Voices 04:31 Re-centering the Podcast's Mission 07:46 Introducing the Feminist Follow-Through 09:45 Launching the Common Thread Book Club 11:58 Centralizing Community on Patreon 14:31 Building Partnerships and Community Engagement 21:01 Conclusion and Call to Action RESOURCES: Pilot Episode: https://linkly.link/2juF6 Euphoria Explanation: https://linkly.link/2juFP Femme & Furious Patreon: https://linkly.link/2juFy Common Thread Book Club: https://linkly.link/2juG6 keywords: Femme &Furious, community building, activism, feminist podcast, book club, Patreon, feminist media, social impact, media analysis, feminist activism

    18 min

  5. May 26

    'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Lock and Load

    Summary: This episode explores the season one finale of 'Margot's Got Money Troubles,' diving into themes of apology, character, societal biases, and the power of community. Julia Rose Portela provides a detailed analysis of key moments, feminist themes, and character development, setting the stage for season two. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Intro 00:23 AD: CREATIVE ALCHEMY 01:52 Chic Peek: Episode Overview 04:29 Slay-by-Slay: Key moments & feminist themes 47:14 Fangirl Footnotes: Honorable Mentions 51:44 Burn Book: Episode Superlatives RESOURCES: Book your FREE Creative Alchemy Call: https://linkly.link/2jTBF Margo's Got Money Troubles (Book): https://linkly.link/2jhii Catch up on all of the Margo's Got Money Trouble Coverage: https://linkly.link/2jTCH Key Words: Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfiffer, Nick Offerman, Book Adaptation, Feminist Analysis, Apple TV, A24

    55 min

  6. May 23

    'Off Campus' Episodes 3 & 4

    Summary: There's nothing quite like the Briar U boys who are back in action and proving that not only do book boyfriends do it better, but that shows written by women for women are always going to hit different. Hannah and Garrett bring their deal to a conclusion, leaving them both with murky, unresolved feelings for each other. In this episode of Femme & Furious, I'm diving into how the Off Campus series handles female pleasure, intimacy, agency, and autonomy, and the discrepancies between healthy and toxic masculinity. CHAPTERS: 00:24 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Intro 00:39 Ad: Creative Alchemy 02:03 Housekeeping: Vote on the 100th Episode Celebration! 07:40 Spoiler Alert: Diving into Episodes 3 and 4 08:20 Chic Peek: Episode Overview 10:48 Slay-by-Slay: Female Pleasure and Intimacy 21:55 Slay-By-Slay: Agency and Autonomy 35:37 Slay-By-Slay: Healthy vs. Toxic Masculinity 58:14 Drunk shakespeare 01:06:23 Fangirl Footnotes 01:08:38 Feminist Footnotes 01:10:12 Burn Book: Episode Superlatives FOLLOW ME ON IG OR PATREON TO VOTE FOR THE 100TH EPISODE CELEBRATION!: https://bio.site/femmeandfurious RESOURCES: Book your FREE Creative Alchemy Call: https://linkly.link/2jTBFThe Deal / Off Campus Episode playlist: https://linkly.link/2jcl3Read Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: https://linkly.link/2jTBLRead Out Perfect Storm (10/10) by Carley Fortune: https://linkly.link/2jclARead Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: https://linkly.link/2jclBRead Yesteryear: https://linkly.link/2jclFRead The Knight & The Moth: https://linkly.link/2jclIListen to The Knight & The Moth Episode: https://linkly.link/2jclMListen to The Bathroom Bestie Episode: https://linkly.link/2jclS

    1h 14m

  7. May 19

    'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Grudge Match and Lariat Takedown

    Summary: In this episode of Femme & Furious, Julia Rose Portela is diving into Margo's Got Money Troubles, episode 6 Grudge Match, and the penultimate episode Lariat Takedown. In this episode, we deep dive into women policing women, the double standards of doxxing, economic feminism, and so much more! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Overview 02:01 Hellos and Housekeeping 05:42 Chic Peek 08:30 Slay-By-Slay: Grudge Match 24:05 Slay-by-Slay: Lariat Takedown 34:47 Fangirl Footnotes: Honorable Mentions 38:30 Burn Book: Episode Superlatives 41:29 Book Spoilers and Future Predictions RESOURCES: Book your FREE Creative Alchemy Call: https://linkly.link/2jTBF Read Every Summer After by Carley Fortune: https://linkly.link/2jTBL Read Binding Rose by Ivy Fox: https://linkly.link/2jTBO Listen to the Flamingos Slay-by-Slay: https://linkly.link/2jTCH

    43 min

  8. May 17

    'Off Campus' Episodes 1 & 2

    Summary: Julia Rose Portela dives into the first two episodes of the Off Campus series, based on Elle Kennedy and BookToks beloved series! She explores character development for Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham, book-to-screen adaptation choices, and thematic depth, all while sharing her fangirl enthusiasm. This episode offers a detailed analysis of the show's visual style, character arcs, and social commentary. Key topics: Character development of Garrett and HannahVisual storytelling and cinematography choicesThemes of masculinity, trauma, and femininityAdaptation differences from the book seriesUnpacking the Depths of 'The Deal' and 'The Practice' Chapters 00:00 Hot Girl Hot Take: Episode Overview 04:43 Diving into Episode One: The Deal 07:22 Character Dynamics and Emotional Arcs 11:37 Exploring Themes of Masculinity and Friendship 15:13 Hannah's Journey and Character Development 17:33 Garrett's Internal Struggles and Family Dynamics 20:57 Cultural Commentary on Sports and Gender 23:28 Trauma Responses and Character Interactions 26:53 Emotional Regulation and Connection 29:49 Feminine Joy and Cultural References 30:37 Friendship and Support 33:29 Character Depth and Vulnerability 35:30 Fake Dating Dynamics 37:22 Puck Bunnies and Gender Dynamics 41:23 Sexual Expectations and Relationship Dynamics 43:23 Trauma and Creative Expression 47:22 Character Growth and Emotional Intimacy 50:05 Party Dynamics and Social Pressure 54:11 Parental Pressure and Identity 56:00 Symbolism and Character Connections Resources: The Deal Book Deep Dive: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/50P3Abo1OTDauf5Rf7RtT3?si=rNwsvHNXTx2cdCHgY0t6pA Follow Femme & Furious: https://bio.site/femmeandfurious keywords: Amazon Prime video, Off Campus Series, Garrett Graham, Hannah Wells, Briar U, TV adaptation, Booktok, sports romance, Elle Kennedy, feminist critique, series review

    1h 1m
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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
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Julia Rose Portela | Feminist Pop Culture Podcast Host
  • Show Website
    Femme & Furious: A Feminist Pop Culture Podcast

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