We Made A Podcast For Women's Week

Happy Women's Week, we made a podcast! Pour yourself a drink and sit with us while we chat about classic chick flicks, Mean Girls and Bridget Jones, as well as the gritty world of Gilead. Are you ready for The Handmaid's Tale S4?

Warning: SPOILERS! Video contains some strong language and references to murder, rape and slavery.

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Let me introduce my dear friend of many moons, Rachel! She's a professional singer who has worked across the North East, in Scotland and the United States, after finishing her drama education in California. We've joked about creating a podcast together for years now but 2021 felt like the right time to give it a go.

OUR CONCEPT

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Our idea behind 'Two Artists Talk' is that Rachel and I both pay attention to different things when we watch films and TV shows. I can't help but study the costuming, set design and nuanced visuals on screen – while Rachel dissects the acting, character arcs and stand-out scenes. So, we thought: why not review some cult classics through a creative lens?

We wanted to coincide our podcast's theme with the international celebration of women. Of course, it's a work in progress and we hope that our viewers will give us some useful feedback! Please feel free to leave a comment. This project couldn't have come at a better time for me. Recording our podcast has seemed like closest thing to an art exhibition during this past year at home.

⟢ REVIEWS SO FAR ​⟣

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You were both funny and easy to listen to. I haven't even seen The Handmaid's Tale and it's got me interested!
​— JACK, Subscriber

I listened today and really enjoyed it, I kept wanting to join in and forgetting I wasn't chatting to you!
​— AUTUMN, Listener

You guys have lovely chemistry and I definitely felt involved in the conversation. Totally agree with what you said about Mean Girls.
​— KATHRYN, Listener

I listened, I really loved it! You're both so lovely to listen to, well-spoken and eloquent. Loved it!
​— EMMA, Subscriber

THE STATS

With mostly positive feedback, we can share which parts of the video have performed best so far. We split the video into easy-to-use chapters, so viewers can cherry-pick the bits that they want to listen to. Scroll to see which topics gripped our listeners and which ones they skipped over... 

GRIPPED:

1. The Handmaid's Tale: 'Navigating Rape & Grey Areas'
2. Mean Girls: 'Is It Feminist or Stereotypical?'
3. Bridget Jones: 'Her Weight'

SKIPPED:

1. Bridget Jones: 'Promoting Diet Culture'
2. Bridget Jones: 'Society Pressure & Expectations'
3. The Handmaid's Tale: 'How It Starts'

So, what do you think? Do you agree or disagree? Feel free to leave a comment below and tell us if our podcast resonated with you. Also, be sure to check out Rachel's upcoming blog post on her website too.