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No one loves watching our favorite TV shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime more than us, but what kind of business practices do our favorite streaming services have? Tales of misogyny, questionable marketing choices, and bizarre business practices abound and we take a peak behind the curtain and explore our favorite tv platforms. Plus we discuss recent comments made by Ian McKellen in regards to Kevin Spacey and Brian Singer. Theme Song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

Happy Black History Month! In honor of the month, this week we're taking a look at the Eddie Murphy film Coming To America! How does this film hold up now. Is Akeen a good guys or a Nice Guy (TM). Is it cool for Eddie Murphy to play a white jewish character? Will Elizabeth be super uncomfortable about her whiteness the whole time (the answer is yes.) Plus we discuss our MANY feelings on Bernie Sander's announcement that he's running for president again in 2020. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

It's president's day in the US, which means it's time for us to unpack the man considered the greatest president of them all. Colonization, latent racism, and ignoring basic constitutional law are all on the docket for this week. Plus, we discuss the allegations the Jessie Smallette attack was a hoax.   Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week on the podcast Liz is out sick, so Kristen is ed by guest host, brand strategist and writer, Shenee Howard. In current events we discuss Netflix's controversial new series Siempre Bruja and then, just in time for Valentine's Day, we delve in to the 1998 classic rom-com You've Got Mail!  If you'd like to skip ahead, main discussion starts at 16:09  You can find Shenee and her work at  website: heyshenee.com Twitter and Instagram: @heyshenee Shenee and Kristen's new podcast: Fan Wars - The Empire Claps Back premieres 2/14/19! Find us on iTunes and wherever you find podcasts.  Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week on the podcast we have a brand new segment called "problematic Jukebox" where we talk about one of our favorite problematic songs, Blurred Lines! Then we get into what turns out to be a surprisingly tender portrayl of male friendship with Top Gun! It's not all great though, there's still plenty of sexism and white dudes being white dudes. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week on the podcast we're getting into the music loved film, Breakfast at Tiffany's. There's a lot here, including maybe the most racist character in all of cinema, Holly being a prototype for the MPDG, and so many dudes feeling entitled to women. Plus we discuss the response to the recent R. Kelly documentary. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

It's Episode 69 (nice) so buckle up and get ready for YFIP After Dark. This week we touch on some of the issues within the porn industry, including sexism, racism, transphobia, homophobia, and sexual assault! Plus we talk about tumblr and facebook's new policies regarding explicit and pornographic content. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radical Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week we're coming to you from Los Angeles at our first ever live show! Weed is being legalized across the US (and world!) but there's a lot of issues with how. We talk people still in prison for something that is now legal, barrier to entering the industry faced by people or color or folks who have drug convictions, and the racism that led us to prohibition in the first place. Plus we play FMK! Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: Patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected] Special thanks to The Village Work Spaces in LA for hosting this event!

This week we're coming to you from Los Angeles at our first ever live show! Weed is being legalized across the US (and world!) but there's a lot of issues with how. We talk people still in prison for something that is now legal, barrier to entering the industry faced by people or color or folks who have drug convictions, and the racism that led us to prohibition in the first place. Plus we play FMK! Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: Patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected] Special thanks to The Village Work Spaces in LA for hosting this event!

In lieu of the midterm elections in the US today, we're breaking from your normally scheduled programming to talk with Kimberly Caldwell, Program's Director for Annie's List. Kim talks with us about why women running for office is important and what kinds of barriers they encounter. Also, did you vote? You should go vote. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week in honor of the holiday we get spooky with the slasher film that inspired them all- Halloween! Slut shaming, mental illness as a moral failing, and faking orgasms, there's a lot of cover here! Plus, we discuss the controversy around the decision to remove Apu from The Simpsons. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine- Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP e-mail: [email protected]

This week on the podcast we’re getting into the beloved Halloween movie Hocus Pocus! Virgin shaming, portrayal of women’s vanity, and much more are discussed! Plus bonus discussion on The Conners’ reboot!  Theme song: I’m Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: Patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP e-Mail: [email protected]

This week we dive into the world of witchcraft, wicca, and all things occult! We discuss cultural appropriation among witches, the use of the gender binary, the erasure of women from the founding of wicca and tarot traditions, and much more! Bonus discussion on Elizabeth Warren's recent DNA test reveal. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

We're back with the spooky films, and what could be spookier than the Demon Barber of Fleet Street? Women aren't people, domestic violence abounds, and just in general really bad acting? This film adaptation gets a lot wrong. Plus we discussed Bette Midler's recent tweets! Theme Song: I'm Doing Just Fine- Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

We kick off our Spooky October series by getting into the gerne with a cult following- True Crime! Is there a way to ethically discuss the crimes committed by people? Issues or erasing people of color, stigmatizing mental illness, and thinking serial killers are sexy abound. Plus we FMK three of our favorite fictitious witches.  Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radical Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week we dig into Aaron Sorkin's The West Wing and talk about.... well mostly about how much he seems to hate women. But also problematic neoliberal attitudes, Sam being a jerk, Bartlett monologuing, and sexism. It's a lot about sexism. Plus we FMK some of the ladies of The West Wing! Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week on the podcast Kristen and Elizabeth are ed by Adri from the Accio Politics podcast to discuss the second installment in the Harry Potter franchise. As usual, all the adult continue to be negligent and we start to learn a lot about Wizarding classism and blood purity. But is it problematic? Plus we FMK three of your favorite professors. Theme Song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week we're going BACK TO THE FUTURE and discussing well... the 1985 film of the same name! Why is Biff an actual criminal and rapist? Why is Marty's mom so slut shame-y? Why does Marty seem to invent all the thing black people actually did? All that and more! Plus we discuss companies like Nike using social justice movements and the ethics around that. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

This week we dive into Baz Luhrmann's film Moulin Rouge! Issues surrounding jealousy, male entitlement, and the treatment of sex worker are discussed (despite how much we love singing along with this film). We also discuss if and how men who are accused of assault in the #MeToo movement redeem themselves. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]

TOUCHDOWN. This week on the podcast we're digging into American Football and the deeply problematic culture surrounding it. Rampant sexism, blatant racism, and immense greed all plague what is arguably American's favorite sport. Bonus discussion on the recently ed John McCain. Theme song: I'm Doing Just Fine by Sierra and the Radicals Patreon: patreon.com/yourfaveisproblematic Twitter & IG: @podcastYFIP E-mail: [email protected]