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Fangirls’ Guide to the Internet

Fangirls’ Guide to the Internet

By AK

Cathrine, AK, and Ashley talk fans, feminism, and fangirling.
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"And That's How You Justify A Drinking Problem": What We're Thankful for in Fandom

Fangirls’ Guide to the InternetNov 27, 2019

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"And That's How You Justify A Drinking Problem": What We're Thankful for in Fandom

"And That's How You Justify A Drinking Problem": What We're Thankful for in Fandom

We're back-ish! This week, Cathrine and AK talk about what they're thankful for in fandom. We talk about Unbelievable, Critical Role, American Gods, Wynonna Earp, One Day At a Time, MCU fandom, Tumblr, the Femslash Kink Meme, Ao3 and more!

Nov 27, 201930:10
"...As Much As We Love Canned Wine": Jodie Foster Movies and Visibility In Hollywood

"...As Much As We Love Canned Wine": Jodie Foster Movies and Visibility In Hollywood

We’re back! After a hiatus due to traveling, AK and Cathrine sit down and talk about Elysium and Inside Man. What do these movies have in common? Jodie Foster in a white suit. This week’s What Are You Watching: Stranger Things season 3, Dark season 2, and a special discussion about the SDCC announcements were excited about.

Jul 23, 201957:07
“Please tell me about (historical) d*ldos”: the History Behind Gentleman Jack

“Please tell me about (historical) d*ldos”: the History Behind Gentleman Jack

Professional Fangirl Emily (who you might remember from our Supergirl episode) joins AK and Cathrine to talk about all things Anne Lister.
Jul 02, 201901:03:51
“Everyone is obsessed with her hands”: Gentleman Jack

“Everyone is obsessed with her hands”: Gentleman Jack

It’s the Gentleman Jack episode!
Jun 11, 201949:06
“It’s a Big Internet”: Critical Role

“It’s a Big Internet”: Critical Role

Cathrine finally gets to talk about Critical Role to a very reluctant AK for “Do You Get It.” She was so excited, in fact, that we forgot to finish the game. This week’s What Are You Watching is all Gentleman Jack (ok with a little Marvel thrown in).
Jun 04, 201942:15
"He's Not Her Type... But His Girlfriend Is." - Legends of Tomorrow

"He's Not Her Type... But His Girlfriend Is." - Legends of Tomorrow

Cathrine, Ash, and Wardenroot y’all! Everything Legends of Tomorrow, including Avalance, of course. Plus, EVERYONE is watching Gentleman Jack.... except Cathrine, who's down under (pun intended) with Janet King, and way too far gone into Critical Role.
May 28, 201938:03
"This is what happens when you have a bunch of men writing about women": Season Recaps The Worst Witch and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

"This is what happens when you have a bunch of men writing about women": Season Recaps The Worst Witch and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Welcome back after a brief hiatus! Join Ash and AK as we recap the last season of The Worst Witch and part 2 of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Hear about what we liked and what we didn't, and let us know what you think! This week's what are you watching: Gentleman Jack and Iron Man. 

May 21, 201941:05
"That’s At Least A Second Date Topic": Supergirl

"That’s At Least A Second Date Topic": Supergirl

Emily (Twitter: @emcoccia), a fangirl and professional fangirl (that is, an academic in fan studies) joins Ashley and AK to talk all things Supergirl! Today’s What Are You Watching features Avengers Endgame (no spoilers), Grace and Frankie, and part 2 of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, as well as the latest book in The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey.
Apr 30, 201957:02
This Would be Fun, You Said: Rizzoli & Isles and Lost Girl

This Would be Fun, You Said: Rizzoli & Isles and Lost Girl

Tales of brunettes and blondes in 2010 this week as AK and Cathrine play a fun game of “Do You Get It” with special guest Charlie. Extras - what we're watching this week include Killjoys, You, Me, Her, Santa Clarita Diet, and odds and ends from Clexacon 2019. Also, we wrap it up with some 'shameful shit,' and confess our indefensible faves.
Apr 23, 201955:12
“Congratulations. Now All Our Listeners Know What a Dragon Is”: Game of Thrones

“Congratulations. Now All Our Listeners Know What a Dragon Is”: Game of Thrones

We tackle Game of Thrones and it’s fandom as the show enters its final season, plus we play the usual 'what are you watching' featuring Killjoys (yes, on DVD), and The Unicorn Store, and wrap it up with a round of 'it wins the internet.'  We laugh, we cry... and there's dragons. 

Apr 16, 201949:24
"The Gayest Part is that They’re Having Brunch": Ocean’s 8

"The Gayest Part is that They’re Having Brunch": Ocean’s 8

Cathrine, AK, and Ashley meet up again to play an Ocean's 8 round of 'Do You Get It' followed by ALL THE FANGIRLING THINGS about the incomparable lady thieves. 100% #BrunchPositive. Plus, yet another embarrassingly detailed 'What Are You Watching' from Cathrine on American Horror Story: Cult, but the others were all like 'books and sports,' so people are dealing with things now.
Apr 09, 201946:28
“Shh, baby, Mama’s talking about Star Trek”: Voyager, More than Janeway’s Hair and Seven’s Catsuit

“Shh, baby, Mama’s talking about Star Trek”: Voyager, More than Janeway’s Hair and Seven’s Catsuit

Once again, AK and Cathrine tried to pick the same episode to talk about, because of course they did.  Plus, they confess how undeniably cool they were in college by squaring off over custom computer themes, a shout out to the best never-watched comedy Better Off Ted, and a more serious take on 'what are you watching' with The People Vs OJ, and HBO's Michael Jackson documentary.

Apr 02, 201946:41
"So, Your Rock Has Wifi, Congratulations" : Same Energy- Rey, Valkyrie, and mostly Captain Marvel

"So, Your Rock Has Wifi, Congratulations" : Same Energy- Rey, Valkyrie, and mostly Captain Marvel

Cathrine gets a lesson from both AK and Ashley on the bad*ss b*tches of the moment when we play 'Do You Get It?' Also, a triple-threat 'what are you watching' with Workin' Moms, What We Do in the Shadows, and Grand Designs. Be sure to check out our Tumblr @fangirlsguidetotheinternet to see the gifset this one's all about.
Mar 25, 201947:44
5. She Gets What [Who] She Wants: Shipping Overseas with Miss Fisher’s and The Fall

5. She Gets What [Who] She Wants: Shipping Overseas with Miss Fisher’s and The Fall

If it wasn’t obvious that we liked strong, well dressed women before, it will be now with our chat about Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and The Fall. Come fangirl over Gillian Anderson and Essie Davis with us. Plus, the most random of 'what are you watching, including Deadwind, Ink Masters, and modern pentathlon.
Mar 23, 201945:42
4. 'Not Ruining My Childhood' : Everybody Loves a Little CAoS

4. 'Not Ruining My Childhood' : Everybody Loves a Little CAoS

From Madam Spellman to Salem the cat, AK and Cathrine talk about The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.  Plus, what we've been watching - Ocean's 8 (a few times), Cathrine stumbles into The X-Files reboot in Thailand, angst over AHS: Coven, and a shout out to #FightForWynonna

Mar 15, 201943:09
3. 'The Internet Has Decided That She's A Lesbian' : The Best of The Worst Witch

3. 'The Internet Has Decided That She's A Lesbian' : The Best of The Worst Witch

Cathrine gets an education from Ashley about The Worst Witch fandom, plus our first and most influential shows, and what we've been watching, including Defiance and the webseries Critical Role.

Mar 15, 201944:07
2. '468 Options And We Picked The Same Effing One' : An Episodic Rant On Law and Order

2. '468 Options And We Picked The Same Effing One' : An Episodic Rant On Law and Order

AK and Cathrine talk about their Law and Order and L&O SVU favorites, as well as some truly random picks for 'what are you watching,' including the Great British Bake Off, and re-fangirling Warehouse 13 in the aftermath of Jaime Murray and Joanne Kelly's return to Dragon Con '18. 

Mar 15, 201938:11
1. 'Is This Where It Starts??' : We Need To Talk About Xena

1. 'Is This Where It Starts??' : We Need To Talk About Xena

AK was a Xena fan and Cathrine wasn’t. What follows is a chat about Xena and what it was for Femslash fandoms.  Plus, Cathrine can now have a functioning toaster. 

Mar 15, 201936:03