It's time to celebrate Frameline's 50th anniversary (June 17th-27th), the longest running and largest LGBTQIA film festival in the world! We are proud to bring you two very different films that celebrate representation from international independent voices.

At the Place of Ghosts is a trauma-centric horror film that follows two estranged brothers as they venture into the wilderness to exorcise a demon and confront the ghosts of the past in order to find healing and closure. We are joined by director Bretten Hannam to dive into the difficulties of filming in the middle of a dense forest, the importance of sharing the indigenous language, and the sibling dynamics and family secrets at the core of this film.

Black Burns Fast is a sweet and awkward coming-of-age story about a scholarship student at an elite all girls' private school whose world is turned upside down when she forms a crush on the new girl in school. Director Sandulela Asanda shares why she wanted to share a lighthearted queer narrative, telling a story that she wanted to see as a kid, and how writing a letter to her 17-year-old self helped her write the screenplay.

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This is a very special episode recorded live at KALW,  a Bay Area public radio station where Erin is a freelance audio journalist. Jeff Hiller was in San Francisco for an event to promote his memoir Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success, and he joins Erin in front of a live audience to dish some behind the scenes stories on his epic Emmy win for Somebody Somewhere, why NPR's Terry Gross punked the cover photo of his book, what happened when he came out to his parents, why improv is revolutionary, and so...much...more!

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We're back with another Basic Bitch and we've got a lot to get off our chest! From the upcoming election on June 2nd, our new obsession for memory games, the return of the WNBA (GO VALKS!), and the reason for our newly dubbed "Jeff Hiller Day", this one is all about things that are bringing us joy...and a couple of things that are pissing us off (because, duh). Enjoy!

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We are celebrating the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival with a film that celebrates love, friendship, and living a life outside of the box.

Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird) is a documentary that honors the life of co-director Anna Fitch's friend, Yo. Through interviews captured in the final years of Yo's life, and a mini recreation of Yo's home, Anna is able to process her grief and celebrate their once in a lifetime friendship. Anna joins us to discuss how Yo taught her to accept herself, the beauty of expressing grief through art, and why Yo recommended recording the most intimate scene in the film.

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Kate Schatz is a feminist author, activist, public speaker, and radical history lover.  Her newest book, Where the Girls Were, is a historical novel about a pregnant teenager being sent to a home for unwed mothers in late 1960s San Francisco. We sit down to discuss this book being inspired by her mother's story, how she is doing the work to fight racism, watching The Pitt as a form of parenting (warning: this episode contains The Pitt season 2 spoilers), and why she loves collaborating with amazing folks like Miriam Klein Stahl and W. Kamau Bell.

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In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month, we're sharing some interviews from a really special event that we participated in back in November, the fifth annual Pinayista Summit hosted by Make it Mariko. Pinayista is a vibrant community of Filipino women entrepreneurs and creative solopreneurs with a mission to build sisterhood in the hustle, and we were invited to be part of a panel called "Turn Up the Volume: Pinays in Music & Media". It was a day full of inspiration, connection, and Filipino love.

First we sit down with Gina Mariko Rosales (Founder and Event Producer for Pinayista and Make it Mariko) and her mother Lillian Rosales for a beautiful discussion about intergenerational healing, and then you'll hear from Lisa Angulo Reid (CEO & Co-Founder of Dear Flor) on the importance of owning our own businesses, followed by Chef Charleen Caabay (CEO & Co-Founder, Culinary Creative Entrepreneur, and first Filipino-American female chef to win Food Network's Chopped) on the beauty of Filipino food and grief as a part of growth, and we cap it off with LadyRAY (former radio personality for 106.1 KMEL and Community Engagement Director) on community and women in media.

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We're (finally) back with a Basic Bitch and we have a lot to catch up on! We wax poetic about being middle aged AF, how a Peaches concert is giving us life, Pedro Pascal's sticky fingers, comedians we love (and which ones can fuck off), and then we cap the episode off with a hyphy "This Bitch".

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The Tech We Want is building an alternative tech ecosystem that balances people, purpose and profit. Attending their events during SXSW has always been a highlight of our experience, and this year we were honored to include them as a sponsor. We sit down with Julia Solano, Aniyia Williams, and Tara Reed to discuss humanity in technology, staying rooted in community, being a black woman in tech, and the power of self confidence.

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Seekers of Infinite Love follows siblings who embark on a roadtrip to save their  sister who joined a cult in Kentucky. Writer/director Victoria Strouse discusses life with siblings, actor Justin Theroux debates whether he is a better dresser than Walton Goggins, actor John Reynolds shares how he finds connection outside of work, actor Griffin Gluck shares the joys of playing a weirdo, and actor Hannah Einbinder shares why she would make a great cult leader.

The Saviors follows a married couple on the verge of divorce who begin to suspect that their airbnb renters are planning a terrorist attack. Co-writer Travis Betz shares how art resembles life, director/co-writer Kevin Hamedani discusses living in a surveillance state, and actor Danielle Deadwyler shares why she decided to come on board as Executive Producer.

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Are We Still Married? is a narrative pilot/short film about what happens to a couple after the husband becomes a vampire. Director/writer Kit Steinkellner joins us to discuss how this script is based on her husband getting bit by a bat in real life, how the cliffhanger ending is cause for debate, and why her husband is her biggest muse.

Eructation is a documentary short film that follows Kaylee as she attempts to break the female world record for the loudest burp. Director Victoria Trow and participant Kaylee Kotkins join us to share how the idea for the short film happened after an epic burp at a friend's party, what the rules are for the loudest burp competition, and how Kaylee gets challenged to burp by strangers in the wild.

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The Dads is a documentary that follows a group of dads forming a movement to support their trans and gender expansive children amid the rising anti-trans legislation and hostility in the US. We are joined by director Luchina Fisher and subject/producer Stephen Chukumba to discuss why they felt compelled to turn their short film into a feature, how Stephen became a producer on the project, and the beautiful responses they've gotten from people from around the world.

Adam's Apple chronicles the lives of a transgender teen and his mom, showing an intimate portrait of a family in transition. We are joined by the mother and son filmmaking duo director Amy Jenkins and subject/writer/composer Adam Sieswerda to discuss being raw and unfiltered on camera, why this is a universal story, and the importance of "showing your ass moments".  

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Black Zombie unearths the buried origins of the zombie, from Hollywood horror to the haunted cane fields of colonized Haiti. Director Maya Annik Bedward joins us to share why this cultural reckoning is so important for Haiti, her difficulties in figuring out what to include in the film, and how a special scene with Erol Josué, General Director of Haiti's National Bureau of Ethnology and Vodou Priest, was one of the most beautiful things she's ever filmed.

In Scarlet Girls, women and girls speak out about the challenges and consequences of living in the Dominican Republic, a country where abortion is banned in all circumstances. Director Paula Cury shares the call to action she hopes this film will inspire, and how she had no shortage of women and girls interested in participating in the film.

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Warning: This episode talks about suicide. If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themselves please call 988.

Thanks for Nothing is a dark comedy about four friends who live in a self made group home and must work together to save their friend from her continued suicide attempts. We are joined by director Stella Marie Markert and actor Lea Drinda to discuss the creative styling of the characters, the importance of women friendships, and the meaning of a "staying of age" film.

The Ascent is a doc about climber Mandy Horvath, a bilateral amputee attempting to crawl to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro on her hands, while also following the investigation surrounding the night she tragically lost her legs. We are joined by directors Scott Veltri and Edward Drake, and Mandy Horvath to discuss the trust it took to make this film, how they trained for the climb, and smoking a cigarette on top of the world's tallest free standing mountain.

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Your Attention Please is a doc that follows the change makers fighting back against Big Tech's agenda to define the future of human connection. We are joined by director Sara Robin, cinematographer Yahna Harris, and inventor Trisha Prabhu, to discuss healthy ways in which they counter screen time, and setting intentions for our use of technology.

Dreamquil is set in the not so distant future when poor air quality leads people to live their lives mostly virtually, and Carol, a dissatisfied career mother, signs up for a digital wellness retreat in an attempt to get her life back on track. We are joined by co-writer/director Alex Prager to discuss how she created the feel of this future universe, and our struggle to maintain a sense of humanity in the age of AI.

Lesbian Simulator is a VR experience that creates awareness and empathy in a fun and playful manner. We were excited to chat with creator Iris van der Meule about queer joy and the positive reactions she's been receiving from around the world.

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Rock Springs is a horror film that follows a young girl and her mother as they move to a remote house after the death of her father, only to discover a monster hidden in the town's history and the woods behind their house. Director Vera Miao and star Kelly Marie Tran join us to discuss the Chinese American diaspora, being Asian American women in the entertainment industry, and the importance of legacy work.

In Mam, Jerald - a self-taught chef from small-town Texas - falls in love with Vietnamese cuisine after a life-changing trip abroad, and moves to NY with one goal: to open his own restaurant. Director Nan Feix, and actors Jerald Head and Nhung Dao Head join us to discuss the importance of community, how neighborhood faces became integral characters in the film, and why Jerald and Nhung's real life story helped the film come to life.

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My Brother's Killer chronicles the unsolved murder of Billy London, a gay adult film performer who was brutally killed in West Hollywood more than 30 years ago. Director Rachel Mason and producer/editor Dion Labriola join us to discuss the importance of memorializing Billy's life, the one and only Penelope Spheeris coming on board as executive producer, and collecting gay porn.

Time and Water is a documentary that follows renowned Icelandic poet and author Andri Snær Magnason as he writes a memorial for the death of a glacier while interlacing his family's history as an overall reflection of home, loss and change. Director (and returning guest) Sara Dosa joins us to share why she went back to film a second documentary in Iceland, approaching the environment and climate change through an emotional connection, and how our past and memories provide a road map for the future.

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Edie Arnold is a Loser is a coming-of-age film about a group of high school outcasts who stir up trouble at their all-girls Catholic High School when they form a punk band. This interview was a full on party, as we are joined by co-director/writer Megan Rico, co-director Kade Atwood, and the film's stars Adi Madden Cabrera and McKenna Tuckett. We discuss our shared Catholic school trauma, their unique casting process, and the struggles of a horny teenager.

Plantman and Blondie: A Dress Up Gang Film is a comedy about a plant vigilante that rescues neglected houseplants, and enlists a lonely man to join his cause. We're joined by co-writer/actor/comedian Frankie Quiñones to discuss how a real life Fiddle Leaf was an inspiration for this story, the origins of The Dress Up Gang, and what makes his mom such a natural actor.

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Fresh off the whirlwind of SXSW 2026, Erin and Ange reflect on all the action behind the scenes (while on location at an all you can eat/open bar brunch party). We've got red carpet hypes and gripes, learning to rethink our futures at The Tech We Want, a Lesbian Simulator VR experience, unpacking our secret crushes on Jack Johnson, and so much more... 

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We're on location at one of our favorite events of the year, the Standard Deviant Brewing Pre-Superbowl Chili Cook-off! This is their 8th annual celebration of all things chili, and we have exclusive interviews with the chili makers and the final results! 

San Franciscans truly shine with creativity and talent, and this year was no different. We have everything from nuns to Toy Story, an ode to PBS and a first class Michelin star experience, cowboy recipes to dad's simple classic, a horrific zombie experience and a chili so unique it is simply not namable. We had so much fun, and to those who were there, thank you for your participation and we'll see you next year!

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Welcome to 2 of our most fun red carpets ever!

In Chasing Summer, Jamie returns to her small hometown, where friends and flings from a high school summer turn her life upside down. We chat with talent Lauren Aboulafia, Kristin Slaysman, Garrett Wareing, Cassidy "Uterus" Freeman, and Aimee Garcia, costumer Amela Baksic, dir Josephine Decker, and writer/star Iliza Shlesinger. 

Give Me the Ball is a doc about tennis icon Billie Jean King. We are joined by composers Laura Karpman + Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, EP Marcia Cooke, prod Chris James, dir Liz Garbus, and the icon herself, BJK. 

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These two Sundance Film Festival documentaries discuss human life, both in how we deal with aging, and the lengths that we go to live longer.

The Oldest Person in the World chronicles the ever-changing Guinness World Record holders of the title of oldest person alive. Director Sam Green discusses his curiosity with our obsession with death, why the record holders are mostly women, and how the story became something bigger that he never saw coming.

Sentient exposes the hidden world of pain in laboratory research (both from the animals and the scientists that work in the field), questioning the justifications for harming animals and our alternatives in the future. Director Tony Jones sits down to share his frustration with vaccine deniers in the US, how we can move forward without animal testing, and why his goal with this film is to make the audience feel like you're on an emotional roller coaster. 

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These two Sundance documentaries touch on the importance of freedom of speech, and what happens when we both give people access and take it away.

Public Access shares rare footage of NYC's media rebels who turned our screens into platforms for free expression, turning ordinary people into stars. We sit down with director David Shadrack Smith and subject/public access star Jake Fogelnest to discuss the wild west of public access TV, why Jake interrogated David before he agreed to participate in the film, and Jake being the original influencer.

Seized documents the illegal raid of the Marion County Record, a small town Kansas newspaper, and what happened in its aftermath. Director Sharon Liese joins us to share how she gained the trust of the local people, the importance of telling both sides, and how the arrival of a new intern changed the way the story would be told.

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This episode brings you two Sundance documentary short films that touch on such timely issues that our filmmakers rushed to get them out as soon as possible.

In La Tierra del Valor (The Home of the Brave), during a summer of grief and fear brought about by ice raids in Los Angeles, one small act of bravery brings a community of hope. Director (and return guest) Cristina Costantini and producer Alfie Koetter sit down with us to discuss how they met Nezza, the patriotism of immigrants, and how bravery feels a lot like fear. In short, FUCK ICE.

Luigi is a short film about the cultural sensation (and obsession) following the murder charge of Luigi Mangione. Director (and return guest) Liza Mandelup shares why she was inspired to tell the story from this perspective, how she scouted online and in her own backyard of NYC for the subjects of her film, and our collective rage and frustration that has led us to this moment. In short, HEALTH CARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT.

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This episode brings you two Sundance documentaries that show very different ways that technology can have an impact on our lives.

Joybubbles is a biopic about a blind man (born decades before the internet or the computer) who learns how to manipulate the telephone system by whistling, and inadvertently lays the groundwork for the future of hacking and technology. Director Rachel J. Morrison joins us to share how she learned about Joybubbles from his obituary in the NY Times, his connection to Mr. Rogers, and the meta way in which she found hours of tapes of Joybubbles speaking about his life. 

Ghost in the Machine is a documentary that reveals the dark untold origins of Artificial Intelligence, and where we go from here. Director Valerie Veatch sits down with us to discuss her years long work examining the intersection of technology and society, why we should all be friction maxing everyday (and what the hell that actually means),  and how being a parent informs her work (and vice versa).

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This episode is the warm hug that we all need right now. It will introduce you to two beautifully moving Sundance films that highlight important parts of Black American history.

Once Upon a Time in Harlem invites the viewer to be a fly on the wall at a gathering of Harlem Renaissance artists and intellectuals at Duke Ellington's house in the summer of 1972. Director David Greaves and producer Liani Greaves join us to discuss the importance of engaging in meaningful communication, honoring William Greaves' legacy, and the significance of this film being released 50 years later.

The Baddest Speechwriter of All is a short film about MLK's attorney and speechwriter, Dr. Clarence B. Jones. Co-director Ben Proudfoot and producer Erick Peyton sit down to discuss working with Stephen Curry (as co-director), the colorful way they decided to open the film, and why Dr. Clarence's life makes them optimistic about the future.

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Levitating (Para Perasuk) follows Bayu as he attempts to become a shaman of a trance party so he can make enough money to keep from being evicted. We were joined by director Wregas Bhanuteja, and stars Anggun and Maudy Ayunda, to discuss the historical roots of trance parties in Indonesia, why Wregas was inspired to write this story, the creative way that Anggun channelled the sounds of an ant, and how Maudy choreographed her own trance dance moves.

Bedford Park is the beautiful tale of two lost souls colliding, a Korean American woman struggling with family expectations and her own aspirations, and an ex-wrestler haunted by his past. We sat down with director Stephanie Ahn to discuss her years long process in casting, why becoming a mother helped her make this film, and the contradictory love languages between eastern culture and western culture.

Jaripeo is a documentary about the queer desires that come to the surface on the sidelines of Michoacán’s hyper-masculine rodeos. We were joined by co-directors Efraín Mojica and Rebecca Zweig to share why they wanted to make this film, how they decided that Efraín needed to be on camera, and why the queer community in Michoacán gives them hope.

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Today we're bringing you three Sundance Film Festival short film narratives that explore the darker side of life.

Crisis Actor follows an impulsive actress as she reaches a breaking point in her addiction to drama. We sit down with director/writer Lily Platt and actor Sarah Steele to talk victimhood, privilege, and why everyone could use a little therapy. Congrats to Crisis Actor for winning the Short Film Jury Award for US Fiction!

Taga follows a Filipino American as she travels to the Philippines to reconnect to her roots, but encounters a group of eco-volunteers who disturb the village and awaken ancient monsters. Director/writer Jill Marie Sachs and producer Louise Barretto join us to discuss the wealth of monsters and folklore in Filipino culture, why they prepared an offering for the land before filming in a remote village of the Philippines, and how "woke backpackers" can sometimes turn toxic.

In Prime, a trauma victim joins a utopian farm and realizes she's bitten off more than she can chew. Director/writer Meagan Coyle joins us to discuss why people are drawn to cults, the art of pacing in a short film, and how she went from make-up artist to director.

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Queen of Chess is a documentary about Judit Polgár, a Hungarian girl who revolutionized the sport's patriarchal culture to become the greatest woman chess player of all time.

We sit down with Judit Polgár and director Rory Kennedy to discuss how Judit knew Rory was the right person to tell her story, Rory's arduous hunt for archival footage, Judit's special bond with her sisters, playing chess blindfolded against Alec Baldwin, and the connection between punk music and chess.

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We're excited to share this conversation with our new best friend, Rosanna Arquette! She stars in The Moment alongside Charli XCX, a mockumentary about a rising pop star navigating fame and industry pressure while preparing for her debut arena tour. 

We become fast friends about our mutual love for the Bay, the importance of art and activism, and our collective hate for ai. Then Rosanna shares her thoughts on Taylor Swift, her family's legacy in the entertainment industry (including her daughter starring most recently in Dracula: A Love Tale), and which director she would love to collaborate with in the future. Our thanks to Rosanna for being lovely AF, and for this beautiful, honest conversation.

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Holy shit, it's finally here, our 900th episode! And there was no better way to celebrate than with friends of the show Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal. We sit down in Park City to talk getting older (and being afraid of hurting ourselves), Sundance highlights throughout the years, red carpet anxiety, and exciting new projects on the horizon. Then Erin and Ange challenge Daveed and Rafa to a "Friend Versus Friend" game to see which group knows each other better. Place your bets now and have a listen, we're off to celebrate being 900 episodes old! 

special shoutout to Liza Mandelup (director of the Sundance short film Luigi) who makes a background cameo in this episode

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We are taking you behind the scenes at Sundance 2026 where we reunite with friends (looking at you, cousin Kamau!), celebrate Little Miss Sunshine's 20th anniversary (#TeamDano), shout "Cheers, Queers" with our friends from Frameline, discuss what makes Ethan Hawke's boots sexy, watch Alec Baldwin play chess in a mansion, stood on the red carpet with the icon/hero/original bad bitch BILLIE JEAN KING, and sooo much more. We cap it off with our "official" Bitch Talk Sundance Awards Ceremony, and give you a tease of what's to come in our 900th episode with friends of the show (and best friends in real life) Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal!

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Dr. Akilah Cadet is all the hyphenates: CEO of Change Cadet (creating meaningful change behind some of the biggest brands you use everyday), leader, speaker, creative director, producer, writer (White Supremacy is all Around: Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World), co-owner of the Roots and Soul soccer teams, and podcast host of Humane Rights, to name a few.

We sit down virtually to talk the magic of Oakland, the importance of harmony over balance, suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, how she became a sports team owner, and why it is more important than ever to support BIPOC and marginalized voices and businesses.

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Jodie Sweetin joins us to talk about her upcoming SF Sketchfest show, Smoke Show with Jodie Sweetin: A Comedy Pageant, on Saturday, January 24th at 9:30pm! (for tickets, click here).

Jodie shares what it was like growing up around comedians (and who some of her favorites are), whether or not she thinks John Stamos is hot (spoiler: she is wrong), the crossover between comedy and politics, working with Jane Fonda, and the only person she would get starstruck over.

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ACLU

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Comedian Lane Moore is back at SF Sketchfest with not one, not two, but THREE shows! In a time where laughter is more important than ever, we highly suggest catching Lane on stage while she's in town, your fellow bitches will be at the Tinder Live event at 7pm this Saturday, January 17th at Cobb's Comedy Club!

In the meantime, Lane returns to our show to share how she met 90s icon Janeane Garofalo (did we mention that's her special guest for Tinder Live?!?), how the show (and the dating scene) has or hasn't evolved through the years, and why she's so proud to be doing comedy in this moment in time. 

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It's part deux of our 2025 year end recap, and we're sharing highlights from the year (both on and off mic), including our craziest interviews, most memorable guests (both new and returning), and which guest we waited 5 years to have on the show! We discuss our favorite movie of the year that did not get the love it deserves, and which surprising on location Basic Bitch turned into our most liked episode. To cap it off, we share how we spent the first day of the new year, and why it's leaving us hopeful in this crazy fucken moment of time. 

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Radha Blank of The 40 Year Old Version

40 Acres with Director R.T. Thorne

The Connection of Art and Activism with Julie Cohen and Ramona Diaz

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It's been a busy couple of months, and the bitches have a lot to catch up on! First Ange shares some deets about her trip to New York, including watching Jeff Hiller perform improv, drinking horny mezcals, and a happenstance hug/live performance with Bay Area rapper LaRussell. Then Erin shares how she became an award winning journalist! 

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Highlights from New York (this is not at all comprehensive, just some gems I happened to wander upon):

Caveat Theater's RAAATSCRAPS - The Best Improv Show in the World, often featuring one of our favorite guests, Jeff Hiller

Joe's Pub - Just a cool ass iconic venue to be entertained in

Little Branch - dark AF, free live jazz every night, excellent cocktails. What more do you want?

C as in Charlie - cool ass restaurant, bomb ass food, fun staff, just overall a standout place

Mixteca - TJ style tacos on the east coast? Top it off with delicious fucken cocktails made with tomatillo salsa. (try the Tomatonico and the Verde Michelada. You're welcome.)

Art Bar - Queer and cute bar with a more divey feel. Check out the comfy couches, working fireplace, and beautiful art in the back room. 

Dante NYC Happy Hour - $10 for the best martini (normally $20), starts at 4pm!

Attaboy - No menu, just vibes. I requested a horny mezcal...what kind of crazy drink can you come up with?

DCTV Firehouse Cinema - A retrofitted firehouse turned into a theater dedicated to documentary film. I watched Remaining Native, which is in consideration for the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

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We've got Erin on the red carpet at the 2025 SFFilm Awards Night at Fort Mason in San Francisco! From SFFilm, we've got return guests Executive Director Anne Lai and Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks. 

We've also got SFFilm award nominees actress Wunmi Mosaku (from Sinners!!) and director Scott Cooper (from Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere) plus actress Odessa Young and designer Zac Posen.  

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Peaches Goes Bananas is an exciting portrait of the feminist queer icon Peaches, aka Merrill Nisker, capturing her both onstage and off, giving us a glimpse of her creative process and intimate family life. We chat with director Marie Losier on the serendipitous way she met Peaches, her creative approach as a multi-hyphenate artist, and why she knew there was a beautiful story to tell.

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Welcome to our second neighborhood basic bitch! This time we're collaborating with San Francisco podcast - Storied: San Francisco and talking all things Mission District. This is our third to welcome multi-hyphenate, San Francisco born and raised, and Mission resident H.P. Mendoza on to the podcast. As we enjoyed the backyard of the bar Zeitgeist, H.P. gives us his experiences on growing up around the Mission, hopping on busses to sneak in to movie theaters, how multi-culti living in this part of the City was just a couple of decades ago, and also his current mainstays in the neighborhood. 

All of us round robin about some of our now favorite and missed businesses (and people) in the Mission. RIP KitKat! There is also a tangent about that Google Glass incident that happened in 2014 (not 2004 as we all thought) in the lower Haight neighborhood of the City. It was a pivotal time in San Francisco. 

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Friend of the show and multi-hyphenate artist Rafael Casal returns just in time to celebrate the release of the inaugural The Bay List! He shares how they chose the top 10 scripts from over one thousand applicants, the significance of this project being done in the Bay, and why he's more inspired than ever to create. 

Then we dive into his most recent work on FX's The Lowdown, some of our favorite shows, and our collective excitement over New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani.

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Come See Me In The Good Light is a beautiful documentary that follows two poet lovers, Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley, as they explore their relationship, laughter and mortality after receiving news of Andrea's incurable diagnosis. We were joined by director (and return guest) Ryan White and producer/star of the film Megan Falley to discuss the lasting impact of this film, the beauty in grieving out loud, and life lessons learned both in front of and behind the camera.

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This Basic Bitch has it all: death, dating, culture, comedy, competition, a dog chase, and motorboating. What can we say? It was a month. Enjoy.

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Welcome to Flashback Friday, we're bringing you a film that we covered for the Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco that is now available in select theaters near you!

Lesbian Space Princess is an animated film about a space princess who is thrust out of her sheltered life into a galactic quest to save her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens. Co-directors/co-writers Emma Hough Hobbs and (return guest) Leela Varghese join us to laugh about their spectacular lesbian pun making abilities, their thoughts on whether scrapbooks are a good gift for a significant other, and their continued work with the talented Shabana Azeez.

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We were so excited to chat with return guest Shabana Azeez about one of our favorite shows of the year, The Pitt! We talk activism, mental health, and how she had to study up on American culture (she's originally from Adelaide, Australia). Then we dive into whether Noah Wiley is hot (spoiler: he is), how she accidentally went viral on social media, and which actor made her fall to her knees when she met them.

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Director Geeta Gandbhir has made a revolutionary piece of work with her newest film, The Perfect Neighbor. The documentary uses police bodycam footage to show how minor disagreements between neighbors takes a lethal turn. Geeta joins us virtually to discuss her advocacy against "Stand Your Ground" laws, our desperate need for gun reform, and how this film can be both a training tool for the police, and a catalyst for change.

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Ange is on location at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to celebrate Filipino American History Month at the first-ever SOMA Pilipinas Pride: Makibeki. Raquel Redondiez is the director of SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco's Filipino Cultural Heritage District; a "celebration of the love, pride and people power of generations of Filipinos in San Francisco and beyond". 

They sit down to discuss the significance of celebrating SF's first SOMA Pilipinas Pride in the face of queer and trans hate, the deep history of activism in Filipino culture, monumental legislation that SOMA Pilipinas is getting passed, and why now is the time to step up and be brave.

Makibaka - A Living Legacy is on display until 1/4/26, for more information click here!

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Sometimes we interview people and become friends at first Zoom! Julie Seabaugh is the producer/story editor behind the new Marc Maron documentary "Are We Good?", chronicling the iconic comedian and podcasters' struggle with grief and return to comedy after the sudden loss of his partner during the pandemic. After waxing poetic about Bridget Everett's boobs, we discuss how she gained Marc Maron's trust to make this documentary, her first (and last) attempt at stand-up comedy, an instrumental night more than 20 years ago with Dave Attell and too much Jager that caused her to fall in love with comedy, and the genius of Janeane Garofalo.

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We're on location at Ange's favorite store, discussing our favorite spots in Europe, highlights from the Emmy's, and Erin's newest bout with Covid. We also share some Costco pro-tips, and cap it off with our newest segment, This Bitch, over a $1.50 (delicious AF) hot dog. Best deal in town!

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We're on location at the 2025 SFFilm closing night red carpet! The closing night film, Outerlands, is a local film that follows Cass as a one night stand with a co-worker leads to them agreeing to watch her 11-year-old daughter while she goes out of town. They end up forming a bond that forces Cass to confront their own difficult past that they've been hiding from.

SFFilm's executive director, Anne Lai, joins us to share her excitement in expanding the festival back to 11 days, the most San Francisco moment of the festival for her, and how she celebrates when the festival is over.

Director/writer Elena Oxman discusses living in the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco and being able to highlight beautiful locations in the city that are off the beaten path.

Lead actor Asia Kate Dillon shares their connection with their character's old soul (and their favorite old school Nintendo game), acting without a lot of dialogue, and exploring different neighborhoods in San Francisco.

Producer Mark Smolowitz shares meeting Elena Oxman through SFFilm, how getting Asia Kate Dillon cast was his main goal, and how the struggle of the pandemic affected the film.

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Holy shit, we've been waiting for 5 years to have this conversation! We first heard about The Forty-Year-Old Version at Sundance 2020, and we knew that we would one day interview the writer/director/star Radha Blank. And it was worth the wait!

The Forty-Year-Old Version follows a down-on-her-luck NY playwright who reinvents herself as a rapper in an attempt to breakthrough and find her true voice. Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles was having a special screening of the film to celebrate its legacy and ongoing resonance. Radha joins us virtually from the event to share how she refuses to let age be a factor in her career, the struggle as an independent artist to maintain your integrity, her decision to shoot in black and white, and which famous director's career she'd like to emulate.

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It's conversations like this that make us remember why we are still here after 12 years and over 800 episodes. Filmmakers/activists/return guests Julie Cohen, and Ramona Diaz join us to discuss the intersection between art and activism, and how important it is for us to stay engaged. Ramona, who grew up under Marshall Law in the Philippines, shares how what is happening in the US feels very familiar to her, and Julie discusses how she's found a way to fight back with her community in her own backyard. They share why they decided to join forces, and some examples of what's bringing them joy in these tough times. Then we end the episode with our newest segment, This Bitch, and you won't want to miss their inspirational answers. 

Prior Bitch Talk episodes with Julie Cohen: Episodes 272 RBG, 524 My Name is Pauli Murray, 625 Julia, 686 Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down, 751 Every Body, 826 The Path Forward

Prior Bitch Talk episodes with Ramona Diaz: Episodes 483 A Thousand Cuts, 785 And So it Begins

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Danielle Scott: Ancestral Call is a short film that follows the multi-racial mixed-media artist Danielle Scott as she explores intergenerational trauma and her ancestors' legacy through art that exposes both the pain and the beauty of our past. 

Co-directors Sonia Kennebeck and Tetiana Anderson join us to share the serendipitous way they met Danielle Scott, the importance of storytelling, and their exciting new venture with Girl Gone International, Bad Women. 

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We're on location at USF for the SFFilm Youth Filmmakers Camp! (see below) 

We're joined by SFFilm's Director of Education Keith Zwölfer and Education Manager Soph Schultz Rocha who discuss the importance of a thriving film culture. We also sit with two filmmaking students - Aisha McCulloch and Sky Hsu who share what kind of stories they'd like to tell, and finally we cap it off with filmmaker/mentor Jessica Jones.

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A Little About SFFILM Youth Filmmakers Camp

SFFILM Education’s Youth Filmmaker Camp is an intensive summer program for teens ages 14–18 to learn from world-class film professionals in a fun, interactive, and collaborative environment. The program is broken up into two experience levels: the Starter Lab, which is for beginner students looking to learn the basics of filmmaking and enhance their storytelling skills; and the Advanced Lab, which is for students who want to build upon their existing skills. All students dive deep into the filmmaking process by learning about screenwriting, storyboarding, production, cinematography, sound, editing, and much more.

Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, guest speakers, discussions, and workshops, campers form a deeper understanding of the production process from conceptualization to post-production, transform their ideas into proper screenplays, and create group short films of their own. Throughout the duration of camp, students create a short film and rotate roles to experience all positions on a film set including director, cinematographer, sound, and grip. Students will gain technical skills such as editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, screenplay formatting, learning how to use professional cameras, as well as lighting and sound equipment. Camp culminates with a screening of the student’s final films and a walk on the red carpet!

The curriculum is supplemented with guest speakers of SFFILM supported and Bay Area filmmakers. In recent years guests have included Academy Award nominated Jim Lebrecht (Crip Camp), Bret Parker (Pixar), Academy Award nominated filmmaker Trevor Jimenez (Weekends), Alice Wu (The Half of It), and Breaktide Production co-founder Reaa Puri.

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Whew, this one is a doozy! Ange and Erin discuss the magic of seeing Bridget Everett live, the unveiling of the Golden State Valkyries (SF's new WNBA team!) mascot, a haunting camel toe, and an epic goodbye party for one of their favorite bartenders in the city.

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Goodbye Horses is not only the cult classic song that plays during our favorite scene in The Silence of the Lambs, it is also the the greatest hit of an artist who mysteriously disappeared for 25 years. Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus, is a documentary that reveals the reason behind Diane Luckey's (aka Q Lazzarus) rise, fall, disappearance, and her plans to return, as narrated through her own words, lyrics, and music. Director Eva Aridjis Fuentes joins us to explain how a chance encounter with a taxi driver changed her life, reveal her most fun shoot days, and discuss the importance of redemption.

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Rax King's book, Sloppy, Or: Doing It All Wrong, is her newest collection of hilarious and heartfelt personal essays that explore everything from sobriety, begrudging self-improvement, and the bad habits we cling to with clenched fists. She joins us to discuss being an asshole, how having addicts as parents probably saved her life, and the interesting trait that she thinks makes her a good friend.

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