Blog, Book Reviews, Podcast Shownotes

Flat Earthers with Phalin and Vanessa + The Personal Librarian review by Mariquita

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Every month, Phalin and Vanessa will bring you their new podcast miniseries “Cultified,” where they address the burning question: wait, is this a cult?! They use a 4-point cult scorecard they invented, they run through a juicy checklist to see whether or not it actually deserves cult status…or if it’s just a movement. Today’s cultish […]

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Blog, FBC Box, Podcast Shownotes

Postcolonial Gothic with Mariquita and Unboxing June’s Box with Renee

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Mariquita discusses Postcolonial Gothic as a concept, how it relates to Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, in particular, and how Charlotte Bronte really did wrong by Bertha Mason. Then Renee unboxes our June Non-Binary Voices box and shares a bit more about everything inside. Follow and support our hosts Mariquita: Instagram Renee: Instagram Mentioned

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Blog, Podcast Shownotes

An Indian Among Los Indígenas: Interview with Ursula Pike

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Mariquita talks with Ursula Pike about her book, An Indian Among Los Indígenas: A Native Travel Memoir, published this year by Heyday Books. Pike’s memoir explores her time in Bolivia as a Native woman working as a Peace Corp volunteer, and asks questions about whom we help and why, explores the colonial legacy of aid,

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Reclaiming Greek Mythology: An Interview with Jennifer Saint

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Do you love Greek mythology and the classics but wish they were less misogynist? We have you covered! Today’s episode features Jennifer Saint, author of the brand new book Ariadne, in conversation with FBC founder Renee.  Follow and support Renee: Instagram Follow and support our guest Jennifer Saint: Instagram // Twitter // Website Mentioned in

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Blog, Podcast Shownotes, Social Justice

Gen Z Asks: Is Sustainable Fashion Even Possible?

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What is sustainable fashion and can we really participate in fashion trends ethically? These are just some of the conundrums that we tackle in today’s episode. Join Niba as she discusses fashion, thrifting, economics, and sustainability with special guest Emma Wasserman, who is officially our youngest podcast guest to date. At 15 years old, her

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Podcast Shownotes

Flash Forward: An Interview with Rose Eveleth

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Today Natalia interviews author Rose Eveleth about Flash Forward: An Illustrated Guide to Possible (and Not so Possible) Tomorrows. Part graphic novel and part journalistic reporting, Flash Forward asks provocative questions and uses art to bring readers into the world dreamed up and ends with an essay by Eveleth providing more details and context. They

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Podcast Shownotes

Body and Sex Positivity Online: An Interview with Samara Terese

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6.14 Niba interviews Samara Terese, a body and sex positive influencer on TikTok, Instagram, and Only Fans. They discuss embracing your body and all its curves and scars, embracing and exploring sexuality, and how social media platforms can be a tool for self expression… when they’re not silencing creators who don’t adhere to hegemonic beauty

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All Adults Here: An Interview with Emma Straub

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Mariquita interviews Emma Straub about her book, All Adults Here, released in paperback on April 13th and currently being developed for TV. Emma and Mariquita discuss writing dark topics with a light touch, portraying characters with empathy and care, parenthood, home, and transformation.  Where to find Emma: Website // Twitter // Instagram // Facebook //

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Blog, Book Reviews, FBC Box, Podcast Shownotes

Cinnamon Rolls with Christine, The Game of Desire with Phalin, and May’s Box with Renee

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Christine explains what a cinnamon roll character is and shares a few of her favorites. Phalin reviews one of her new favorite books by a Youtuber she’s watched for some time, The Game of Desire by Shan Boodram. And Renee breaks down everything that’s in May’s Feminist Book Club box. Follow and Support our Hosts:

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The Women We Failed with Phalin & Firekeeper’s Daughter with Renee

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Recently, Amanda Bynes’ and Britney Spears’ conservatorships have been a hot topic. What is a conservatorship? What is conservatorship abuse? Who do conservatorships affect the most? Today, Phalin will try to answer those questions with her Google law school accolades. Then Renee shares a review of one of her favorite books of 2021 so far, Firekeeper’s

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Blog, Book Reviews, Podcast Shownotes

Truth Serums and a Feminist Alternative to The Walking Dead

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We have a nerdy double header for you today! First, Niba brings on science writer Bri Barbu to discuss the actual science behind truth serums, where we’ve seen them in popular media, how they’re used, and whether they could or should work in the real world. Then Mariquita is back with one of her hallmark

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