Strong Female Characters

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The one where we talk about sex gods with American Gods' Yetide Badaki Feb 12, 2019

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This week, Cher and returning guest co-host and fellow FANGRRL Courtney Enlow are joined by a very special third guest co-host, American Gods star Yetide Badaki to discuss sex gods, the male counterpart to the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and even get a little bit Wicked.

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The one where we play 80s Frak, Marry, Kill with Deadly Class' Lana Condor Feb 05, 2019

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This week, Cher and returning guest co-host and fellow FANGRRL Courtney Enlow thaw from the polar vortex, rant about anti-vaxxers, and Cher plays an '80s-themed Frak Marry Kill with Deadly Class star Lana Condor.

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The one with New York Times best-selling author Holly Black Jan 29, 2019

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This week, Cher and returning guest co-host and fellow FANGRRL Courtney Enlow discuss the chilling expose on Bryan Singer, followed by a much-needed palate cleanser of Japanese mascot culture, and Preeti talks to New York Times best-selling author Holly Black about the power of female anger.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Wick-mas Jan 22, 2019

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On this week's Strong Female Characters, Cher, Preeti and Courtney discuss Preeti's big Spider-Man novel news, the (other) Ghostbusters reboot, and celebrate John Wick—both the new Parabellum trailer and the first film in the franchise.

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The one where we play Reboot, Remake, Ruin with forgotten WB shows Jan 15, 2019

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On this week's Strong Female Characters, Cher and Courtney talk about infuriating John Lasseter news, the nauseating Chris Pratt engagement announcement, share their favorite GOATs, and play a game of Reboot, Remake, Ruin.

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The one where we revisit Battlestar Galactica with Tricia Helfer Jan 08, 2019

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Cher & Courtney breakdown their favorite Golden Globes moments and some crazy news stories, and Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer shares what it's like to watch BSG 15 years later.

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The one where we recap 2018, the year that's felt like a decade Dec 18, 2018

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2018 is nearly, finally, over, and Strong Female Characters is looking back over the year to settle some very important debates. Cher, Preeti, and guest co-host Courtney Enlow, get the definitive answer on who was the biggest thirst trap, who wins best Chris, and who walks away as Shero of the Year, with a little help from our fellow FANGRRLS, of course.

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The one where Bumblebee screenwriter Christina Hodson gives great advice Dec 11, 2018

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This week on Strong Female Characters we’re sitting down with Christina Hodson, the writer of Bumblebee, to talk about her love of Transformers, the power of female protagonists, and her advice for young writers looking to break in. Plus, with the release of two big Marvel trailers, we break down our first impressions of Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame, and mourn the death of Cap’s Beard.

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The one with Women of Marvel's Sana Amanat and Judy Stephens Dec 04, 2018

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This week on Strong Female Characters, we're sitting down with Sana Amanat and Judy Stephens of the Women of Marvel podcast to discuss all things Marvel, creating your own space in a male dominated industry, and being stronger than you think you are. Plus, Cher and Preeti discuss some of the latest headlines, including the Handmaid's Tale sequel, a live-action Cowboy Bebop, and some very specific questions we have about Captain America.

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The one with Dragula creators the Boulet Brothers Nov 13, 2018

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This week on Strong Female Characters, we're talking to the Boulet Brothers, who have made a name for themselves in the LA drag scene for their horror infused performance. They talk to us all about how they got started, what drag and horror mean to them -- and the similar space they share -- and how they've introduced some of their favorite horror films to their television show, Dragula. Plus, Cher and Preeti discuss the latest news, including a ballet that doesn't -- but definitely should -- star a space werewolf named Channing Tatum.

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