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The Bechdel Cast

The Bechdel Cast

Caitlin Durante

The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.

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Episodes

The Accused with Sarah MarshallOct 22, 2026 · 2 hr 4 minThis week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Sarah Marshall examine The Accused (1988) in conversation with the ongoing Cornell case and how survivors are treated by the justice system. Check out Sarah's podcast, You're Wrong About (and follow it on Instagram at @yourewrongaboutpod) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
La Llorona (2019) with Vanessa GuerreroOct 15, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minOn this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Vanessa Guerrero discuss La Llorona (2019) from Guatemalan director Jayro Bustamante. Follow Vanessa on Instagram at @snesguerrero See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I, FrankensteinOct 8, 2026 · 1 hr 27 minThis week, we're unlocking a Patreon (aka Matreon) episode on cinematic masterpiece I, Frankenstein (2014). Don't forget to vote for us for the Signal Listener's Choice Award! And grab your tickets to our upcoming Ten Year Anniversary Tour! All the links you need are at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
White Chicks with Taylor GarronOct 1, 2026 · 1 hr 40 minOn this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Taylor Garron are 🎵 making their way downtown 🎵 to discuss White Chicks (2004). Follow Taylor on Instagram at @taylorgarron and her website at taylorgarron.com Don't forget to vote for us for the Signal Listener's Choice Award! And grab your tickets to our upcoming Ten Year Anniversary Tour! All the links you need are at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Babe: Pig in the City with James StoutSep 24, 2026 · 1 hr 41 minThis week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest James Stout are leaving their farm to head to the city and discuss Babe: Pig in the City (1998)! Check out James's podcast Natural Causes, and visit his website at jamesstout.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Battle After Another with Jess, the PrideBrarianSep 17, 2026 · 2 hrOn this one episode after another, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Jess, the PrideBrarian discuss One Battle After Another (2025)! Here's the article we mention, "One Fetish After Another" by Brooke Obie -- https://blackgirlwatching.substack.com/p/one-battle-after-another-review Follow Jess on Instagram at @thepridebrarian and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@PrideBrary See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Mia SchachterSep 10, 2026 · 1 hr 28 minThis week, Jamie, Caitlin and special guest Mia Schachter go on tour with their band and discuss Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001). And speaking of tours... don't forget to grab tickets to the upcoming Bechdel Cast Ten Year Anniversary Tour, starting with shows in the Northeast this October! Tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Mia on Instagram at @consent.wizardry and check out their new book, How to Do Consent (Without Sounding Like a Robot) at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/826772/how-to-do-consent-without-sounding-like-a-robot-by-mia-schachter/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Extremely Anniversary Tour Details and Jamie’s New Book Minisode!Sep 3, 2026 · 25 minOn this minisode, Jamie and Cailtin promote some exciting upcoming things -- the release of Jamie's new book, The Tower, and the Bechdel Cast Ten Year Anniversary Tour! More details below! The Tower is a forbidden love story between an architect and the building of her dreams, told with humor and empathy. There's also a violent scene at a Fogo de Chau. (For listeners attending our live shows: pre-order and come to the merch table for some free swag!) Pre-order at: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250480422/thetower/ https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-tower-jamie-loftus/d9da0612ae01cf74?ean=9781250480422&affiliate=3214 The Bechdel Cast "Ten Year Whoops, We Didn't Dismantle the Patriarchy Anniversary Tour" is a series of live shows that Caitlin and Jamie will be performing around the U.S. over the next year, celebrating ten years of hosting the podcast, starting with shows in October in the Northeast (New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, State College, Pittsburgh, Boston), with more shows in more places to come! See you soon! Links for buying tour tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weird Science with Bridget ToddAug 27, 2026 · 1 hr 43 minOn this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Bridget Todd boot up their 80s desktop, hack the mainframe, and create the perfect podcast about Weird Science (1985). Grab tickets to our upcoming tour at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Follow Bridget on instagram at @bridgetmarieindc and check out her audiobook, Love at First Prompt at loveatfirstprompt.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tour Announcement: Ten Year "Whoops We Didn't Dismantle the Patriarchy" Anniversary TourAug 25, 2026 · 6 minAttention! Awooga! It's been *TEN YEARS* of the Bechdel Cast, and Jamie and Caitlin are going on tour to celebrate! We're pulling out all the stops for a wild night of games, videos, costumes, fan fic, recaps, reflections, references, and more! We'll be hitting up different spots around North America throughout the coming year, starting with shows in the Northeast in October! New York - October 12 Baltimore - October 15 Philadelphia - October 17 State College - October 18 Pittsburgh - October 19 Boston - October 21 Tickets at linktr.ee/bechdelcast Matrons get a discount on tickets, so if you're not already on the Matreon, subscribe now to grab that discount code! patreon.com/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send Help with Blair BravermanAug 20, 2026 · 1 hr 46 minThis week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Blair Braverman get stranded on a remote island and survive by discussing Send Help (2026)! Check out Blair's new podcast, 'What to Carry, What to Burn,' and her website www.blairbraverman.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pin (1988)Aug 13, 2026 · 1 hr 45 minFor Jamie's birthday, Caitlin and Jamie put on their skin suits and chat with their favorite medical dummy about the movie Pin (1988)! Happy birthday, Jamie!!! Here's the link to watch Pin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNSgXSyhyE0&t=6107s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Fall (2006) with AliAug 6, 2026 · 1 hr 46 minMasked Bandits Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Ali go on an epic quest to discuss The Fall (2006). Check out FilmSlop at filmslop.com and on IG at @filmslop, and please support The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy at https://timep.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Truman Show with Brandie PoseyJul 30, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minGood morning! Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Brandie Posey discuss The Truman Show (1998). And in case we don't see you, good afternoon, good evening, and good night! Here's the piece we reference, "The Real Truman Show" -- https://idapb.substack.com/p/the-real-truman-show Follow Brandie on IG at @brandazzle and check out her comedy special Milk Jug and Burn This Records at https://www.youtube.com/@BurnThisRecords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brokeback Mountain with Matthew TinkcomJul 23, 2026 · 1 hr 45 minThis week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Matthew Tinkcom wish they knew how to quit discussing Brokeback Mountain (2005)! Check out Matthew's book, 'Queer Theory and Brokeback Mountain,' as well as the new edition of his book 'Grey Gardens' -- https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/grey-gardens-9781839029295/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four Weddings and a Funeral with Kate ChekaJul 16, 2026 · 1 hr 45 minOn this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Kate Cheka don their Sunday best and discuss Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)! Follow Kate on Instagram at @katecheka and check out her show at Edinburgh Fringe, The Last Funny Woman! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Slums of Beverly Hills with Broey DeschanelJul 9, 2026 · 2 hrThis week, Jamie, Caitlin and special guest Maia Wyman aka Broey Deschanel head to a ritzy LA neighborhood and discuss Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)! Follow Maia on Instagram at @broey_deschanel, on YouTube at youtube.com/BroeyDeschanel, and check out her podcast, Rehash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Captain America: The First AvengerJul 2, 2026 · 1 hr 42 minOn today's episode, Captain Caitlin and General Jamie get injected with super podcaster serum and discuss Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Here are the pieces we reference in the episode -- "‘This is injustice’: how leftist zines were used to sentence anti-ICE protesters to decades in prison" - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/24/prairieland-texas-ice-protests-zines | "Marvel’s Military Industrial Complex" - https://inkstickmedia.com/marvels-military-industrial-complex/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Desert Hearts with Emily MillsJun 25, 2026 · 1 hr 34 minThis week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Emily Mills hang out on a divorce ranch in Reno and chat about Desert Hearts (1985)! Here's the article about Black women in the Reno divorce scene -- https://renodivorcehistory.org/wp-content/uploads/imported-library/ebony-8-1950.pdf Follow Emily on Instagram at @dj_millbot and @damseltrash and check out their newsletter at gristfromthemills.com and their website at emilymills.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Theater CampJun 18, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minOn this episode, Caitlin and Jamie head to summer camp to discuss Theater Camp (2023)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Appropriate Behavior with Melody KamaliJun 11, 2026 · 1 hr 20 minThis week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Melody Kamali discuss Appropriate Behavior (2014). and at the end of the episode, they're going to be okay! Follow Melody on Instagram at @melodykamali See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Postcards from the Edge with CrystalJun 4, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minOn this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Crystal move back in with their mothers and discuss Postcards from the Edge (1990)! Follow Crystal on Instagram at @crystal.will.see.you.now and check out the podcast Camp Classics! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scary Movie (2000)May 28, 2026 · 1 hr 41 minWazzzupppp!!! This week, we're unlocking a Matreon episode on Scary Movie (2000)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mississippi Masala with Durba MitraMay 21, 2026 · 1 hr 20 minThis week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Durba Mitra discuss Mississippi Masala (1991). Check out Durba's essay on the film at https://www.publicbooks.org/mississippi-masala-at-30-revisiting-a-film-classic-in-authoritarian-times/ Follow Durba on Instagram at @thirdworldwomen and check out her new book, The Future That Was -- https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691233604/the-future-that-was See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star Wars: Empire Strikes BackMay 14, 2026 · 1 hr 54 minWe're celebrating Caitlin's birthday with an episode on Star Wars Empire Strikes Back (1980)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pretty Woman with Andrea Werhun and Nicole BazuinMay 7, 2026 · 1 hr 24 minOn this episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guests Andrea Werhun and Nicole Bazuin -- the filmmakers behind the documentary Modern Whore -- join to discuss Pretty Woman (1990)! Not listening to this? Big mistake! Huge! Check out Modern Whore, available for digital rental and purchase! Follow Andrea on IG at @weenerwoman and Nicole at @nicobazuin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mommie Dearest with Izzy Custodio from Be Kind RewindApr 30, 2026 · 1 hr 40 minThis week, Jamie Dearest, Caitlin Dearest, and special guest Izzy Custodio Dearest from Be Kind Rewind chat about Mommie Dearest (1981)! No wire hangers ever! Follow Izzy on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@bkrewind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tootsie with Nori ReedApr 23, 2026 · 1 hr 43 minHey Toots! This week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Nori Reed are talking Tootsie (1982)! Follow Nori on Instagram at @norireed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids with Jana SchmiedingApr 16, 2026 · 1 hr 42 minOn this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Jana Schmieding get shrunk and examine Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)! Follow Jana on Instagram at @janaunplgd and listen to her podcast, Sage-Based Wisdom! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jupiter Ascending with Summer FarahApr 9, 2026 · 2 hr 22 minThis 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!Apr 4, 2026 · 2 minJamie 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.
MoonfallApr 1, 2026 · 2 hr 4 minOn 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)Mar 26, 2026 · 1 hr 36 minReady 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 WeekesMar 19, 2026 · 1 hr 41 minThis 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_Weekes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Luck of the Irish (2001)Mar 12, 2026 · 1 hr 44 minOn 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 FawazMar 5, 2026 · 1 hr 58 minOn 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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daughters of the Dust with Kenice MobleyFeb 26, 2026 · 1 hr 32 minThis 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 @kenicemobley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane with Angelica Jade BastiénFeb 19, 2026 · 2 hr 19 minOn 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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
American Fiction Ronald Young, Jr.Feb 12, 2026 · 1 hr 41 minThis week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Ronald Young Jr. examine representation in a movie that examines representation -- American Fiction (2023)! Follow Ronald on Instagram, Threads, and Letterboxd at @ohitsbigron and check out his podcasts Weight For It and Leaving the Theater! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
West Side Story (1961) with Becca RamosFeb 5, 2026 · 2 hr 13 min*finger snap* Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Becca Ramos *finger snap* discuss West Side Story (1961) finger snap Follow Becca on Instagram at @beccsramos and check out her new podcast, Welcome to El Barrio! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't Worry Darling with Payton McCarty-SimasJan 29, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minOn this episode that feels like an episode, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Payton McCarty-Simas talk about the movie that feels like a movie... Don't Worry Darling (2022). Here's the piece we mention, "Don’t Worry Darling Is Peak White Feminism (As Expected)" by Haaniyah Angus -- https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/dont-worry-darling-white-feminism Follow Payton on Instagram at @paytplace and grab a copy of out her book, That Very Witch: Fear Feminism & The American Witch Film See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Prestige with Kayla DrescherJan 22, 2026 · 2 hrOn this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Kayla Drescher have a discussion about The Prestige (2006), disappear it, then make it magically reappear for your listening pleasure! Follow Kayla on social media at @magicinheels and check out her magic venue in Chicago, Cosmic Underground Theater | @cosmicundergroundtheater See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last Unicorn with Hannah EkoJan 15, 2026 · 1 hr 29 minThis week, unicorns Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Hannah Eko set off on a journey to discuss The Last Unicorn (1982). Here's the Letterboxd review by Sally Jane Black that we mention - https://letterboxd.com/fuchsiadyke/film/the-last-unicorn/ Check out Hannah on her website: https://hannahoeko.com as well as @hannah.eko on Instagram and hannahekowrites.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Year, New Q&A EpisodeJan 8, 2026 · 1 hrJamie and Caitlin are kicking off the new year with an episode of your (Matrons') questions and our answers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)Dec 25, 2025 · 1 hr 45 minThis week, Jamie and Caitlin open the wardrobe in the spare room and head into Narnia to discuss The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bad Santa with Alonso DuraldeDec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 20 minOn this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Alonso Duralde discuss Bad Santa! Ho ho ho! Follow Alonso at @alonso.duralde on Instagram, listen to his podcasts Linoleum Knife, Breakfast All Day, & Maximum Film, check out his reviews at thefilmverdict.com, and grab a copy of his book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Trouble with Roz HernandezDec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 16 minThis week, Caitlin, Jamie, and special guest Roz Hernandez ask for cha cha heels for Christmas and discuss Female Trouble (1974)! Follow Roz on Instagram at @rozhernandez and check out her podcasts, "Tickled to Death" and "Ghosted"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Star Wars: The Prequels! (Episodes I, II, & III)Dec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 21 minIt's the Star Wars Prequels episode from our Midwest tour earlier this year! We cover The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and Revenge of the Sith (2005), recorded live in Chicago! Check out original videos we screened during the show on YouTube at @bechdelcast / linktr.ee/bechdelcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rhymes for Young Ghouls with Jess Murwin: The Re-releaseNov 27, 2025 · 2 hrThis week, we're re-releasing our episode on Rhymes for Young Ghouls with special guest Jess Murwin! If you can, please join us in donating to The Native Women's Collective -- https://www.nativewomenscollective.org/ Follow Jess on Instagram at @jessmurwin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Overboard (1987) with Mo Fry PasicNov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 34 minThis week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Mo Fry Pasic fall overboard, bonk their heads, and discuss Overboard (1987)! Check out Mo's podcast Worse Than You and follow it on Instagram at @worsethanyoushow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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