Fandom Femmes

Fandom Femmes is back, babies! After a year-long hiatus, it’s only fitting that this month’s episode is themed around time skip and time travel. Justine and Noelle are recording in-person for the first time to share what they’ve been up to the past year, discuss time tropes in their favorite media, and share what’s in store for Season 2! This episode contains spoiler alerts for certain media that we talk about like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Your Name, etc.

Our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration continues with an interview with dancer and video producer Ky! You might know them from their chaotic KPOP parody dance covers or their work behind the scenes of Youtube’s “KPOP Evolution” and Fuse’s “Shine True.” In this episode, we talk about stepping into our power, exploring queerness in and through KPOP, and more. Check out Ky’s Youtube channel @kythecreator27 and on other social media @oneofakynd27.

We’re kicking off our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month series by sharing our thoughts on Avatar parallels, Southeast Asian representation, and GAYS? In “Raya the Last Dragon.” [THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS] (Noelle's mic was having technical difficulties this time around, so please enjoy her raspy voice.)

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so we sat down with Mary Stowe of Anime for Humanity to talk about mental health portrayals in anime, our favorite comfort shows, and more! Anime for Humanity is a 501©(3) non-profit charity dedicated to using anime, cosplay, and video games as a medium to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health. Visit their website to learn more: animeforhumanity.org

We had so much fun making our Behind the Masc episode that we had to split it into two episodes! Listen to us play Two Truths and a Lie, answer a question from our listeners, and give you our recommendations for GET REC’D! Check out our Episode 12 if you haven’t already and follow our panelists Manuel @msvjr, Cal @cryptid_cal, and Jester King @jesterkingofficial.

In our first panel style episode, we brought together three POC guests with different gender identities to discuss toxic masculinity, gender euphoria, positive representation of masculinity in fandom and more! Featuring Manuel Vielma @msvjr, Jester King @jesterkingofficial, and Cal Yotsuya @cryptid_cal.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are bringing back our “Baddest Bitches” series! This time, we are going to be talking about the strong women in the Legend of Korra universe, how we started watching the show, and our hopes for the new Avatar Studios.

In this episode, Justine and Noelle get up to some funny businesses with comedian, writer, and Internet personality Steven Zakari. Listen to them reminisce on their experience at AX After Hours, write their own fanfiction, and get WAAAYYY too comfortable with Sailor Moon attacks. Follow Steven on social media @stevenlovesboa.

In celebration of Black History Month, we interviewed Amaya J, lifelong SWer, occasional stripper, Mommy Domme, kinkster, baby weeb, and K-pop fangirl. Join us as we talk about intersecting identities, destigmatizing sex work, and how to brush your teeth. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and OF @thisisamayaj!

Need some badass femme inspiration? Look no further! In this episode, Justine and Noelle unpack struggles we’ve faced as queer femme creatives and rave about our favorite women in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe.

Justine and Noelle reflect on how their podcast grew in 2020, share their favorite media from last year, and dream up what’s next for 2021!

Grab your spiked egg nog and cozy up by the virtual yule log for a boozy holiday minisode with Fandom Femmes! We’ll be talking about our favorite Christmas episodes, playing Mad Libs, and making each other tear up with thoughtful gifts.

With a live-action adaptation of "Silk" in the works, Justine tells Noelle about how this strong Asian-American female hero in the Spiderverse introduced her to the world of comics and her hopes for the upcoming series! Community spotlight: @monsterpoh

Join us as we welcome our first guest - burlesque performer extraordinaire and published author, Lady Mekaella. In this episode, we talk about her upcoming book, "Policing Muses", destigmatizing sex work, women with swords, and more! Follow @ladymekaella on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Vero, Cosplay World, and Venmo, and visit her websites: www.ladymekaellademure.com and www.policingmuses.com! [For this episode, listen with headphones or speakers versus with car speakers due to technical difficulties, thank you!]

CW: adult language, mentions of sexual harassment, body shaming

A global pandemic has put con season on hold, so we’re dreaming big and looking to the future. In this episode, Justine and Noelle reflect on their experiences at cons and radically reimagine what safe, inclusive, and community-minded convention culture would look like once it’s safe to return.

In this episode, Noelle and Justine discuss Naruto from a feminist lens and whether or not the anime queerbaits, passes the Bechdel test and more. Basically, Noelle weebs out about one of her favorite anime while Justine smiles and pretends they know what’s happening. This episode contains SPOILERS for Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden.

Hosts Justine and Noelle introduce themselves as POC queer geeks, share their fandoms and nerd journeys, and reveal their relationship's true origin story. In this episode, they discuss the purpose behind creating "Fandom Femmes" and what their goals are in doing so. Enjoy the show, and remember to be you and be free bbs!