The Bechdel Cast
Dismantling the Patriarchy...One Movie at a Time!
iHeartPodcasts
Show overview
The Bechdel Cast has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 502 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 730 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 15m and 1h 43m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 57% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language TV & Film show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 26 episodes already out so far this year. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.
Latest Episodes
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Jupiter Ascending with Summer Farah
This week, surprise space clone queens Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Summer Farah discuss Jupiter Ascending (2015). Follow Summer on Instagram at @bordersbookstore We the Unhoused is a Webby nominee! (And vote for Behind the Bastards and It Could Happen Here while you're at it!) Voting is open through April 16th. VOTE HERE: https://wbby.co/57462N LISTEN HERE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-we-the-unhoused-66071889 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vote for We the Unhoused for the Webbys!
bonusJamie pops in to ask for your humble vote for the Webbys this year -- We the Unhoused is a nominee! (And vote for Behind the Bastards and It Could Happen Here while you're at it!) Voting is open through April 16th. VOTE HERE: https://wbby.co/57462N LISTEN HERE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-we-the-unhoused-66071889 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moonfall
On this very serious and important episode, Jamie and Caitlin reverently discuss cinema's greatest achievement, Moonfall (2022)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ready or Not (2019)
Ready or not, here we come with an unlocked episode from our Matreon about Ready or Not (2019)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Challengers with Princess Weekes
This week, tennis stars Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Princess Weekes have a threeway discussion about Challengers (2024). Here's Princess's video essay on the film, "Tashi Duncan Is The Hero of Challengers" --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3xcF_CqxgA and here's screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes's YouTube video "Potion Seller" -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_FQU4KzN7A&t=2s Follow Princess on Instagram at @princess_weekes and YouTube at youtube.com/@Princess_WeekesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Luck of the Irish (2001)
On this episode, leprechauns Caitlin and Jamie head to the end of the rainbow to discuss the Disney Channel Original Movie, The Luck of the Irish (2001).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Women (1939) with Ramzi Fawaz
On this week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ramzi Fawaz head to Reno Divorce Camp to discuss The Women (1939)! Follow Ramzi on Instagram at @nerdfromthefuture and check out his website ramzifawaz.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daughters of the Dust with Kenice Mobley
This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Kenice Mobley (on her eighth appearance on the show!) examine Daughters of the Dust (1991)! Follow Kenice on Instagram at @kenicemobleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane with Angelica Jade Bastién
On this episode, former child stars Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Angelica Jade Bastién write letters to daddy and examine What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962). Follow Angelica on IG at @angelicajadebastien | letterboxd.com/angelicajade | angelicabastien.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.