S2E1 - The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser: “We didn’t need fatness to tell this story”
Culture Colander7 Maalis 2023

S2E1 - The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser: “We didn’t need fatness to tell this story”

Audra and Elisa pair up with Lily and James from Groovy Movies podcast to dissect one of the most talked about films of the year, The Whale, which stars Brendan Fraser and is nominated for multiple Academy Awards. They chat about fat representation, the struggle of stage-to-film adaptations, voyeurism, and the different manifestations of trauma.

This episode pairs best with following Aubrey Gordon, making British friends, and watching the Oscars.

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S4E6 - Concert Ticket Prices: “What are the fucking fees?”

S4E6 - Concert Ticket Prices: “What are the fucking fees?”

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S4E3 - It Ends With Us: "The most dangerous time is when you’re leaving”

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S4E2 - Performative HR: “Don’t infantilize your workforce”

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