This week, Jamie takes a look at it where Cathy falls in the history of American feminism — and take a look at how the feminist movement has progressed, regressed, and gatekept. Why are feminists frustrated with Cathy? 

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This week, Jamie takes a look at it where Cathy falls in the history of American feminism — and take a look at how the feminist movement has progressed, regressed, and gatekept. Why are feminists frustrated with Cathy?  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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

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Aackt 3: Cathy and American Feminist Backlash

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On 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

On 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&nbsp;<a href="http://linktr.ee/bechdelcast">linktr.ee/bechdelcast</a>
Follow Bridget on instagram at @bridgetmarieindc and check out her audiobook, Love at First Prompt at <a href="loveatfirstprompt.com">loveatfirstprompt.com</a>

Weird Science with Bridget Todd

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Attention! 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  

Attention! 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 <a href="https://linktr.ee/bechdelcast">linktr.ee/bechdelcast&nbsp;</a>
Matrons get a discount on tickets, so if you're not already on the Matreon, subscribe now to grab that discount code! <a href="patreon.com/bechdelcast">patreon.com/bechdelcast&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>

Tour Announcement: Ten Year "Whoops We Didn't Dismantle the Patriarchy" Anniversary Tour

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This 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 

This 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 <a href="https://www.blairbraverman.com">www.blairbraverman.com</a>&nbsp;

Send Help with Blair Braverman

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Aackt 3: Cathy and American Feminist Backlash

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