Dec 2023
the oat milk industrial complex
In today's episode, Mina discusses the items on her personal Christmas wishlist, the Met Costume Institute’s new exhibit "Women Dressing Women," her thoughts on the new Balenciaga show, the lack of "third places" in the U.S. and, in the same vein, the overpriced oat milk lattes t ... Show More
59m 26s
Nov 2023
my priscilla (2023) review
In this episode, Mina starts off by talking about NYC party etiquette, but then delves into the topic of MOVIES – a topic she's been barred from speaking about... until now. Let's discuss Priscilla (2023), how it compares to Elvis (2022), and most importantly... Jacob Elordi vs. ... Show More
58m 29s
Nov 2023
so no one wants to read anymore!
Mina serves some of her Booktok hot takes, opinions on anti-intellectualism, the rise of literary it girls/writer influencers, her first-hand experience risking her life with mercury poisoning, and the history of depression era food (white american food is bland because of PROHIB ... Show More
57m 49s
Jul 2023
Fran Drescher on the SAG Strike and Hollywood’s "Fat Cats”
Today, a conversation with one of the most impassioned leaders of Hollywood’s historic double strike: Fran Drescher, star of The Nanny turned SAG-AFTRA president. We discuss what broke down in the union’s talks with AMPTP, her last words at the negotiating table, her leading conc ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2021
Jennifer Aniston's Life Isn't a Rom-Com
This woman’s done with the BS! Jennifer Aniston’s Hollywood Reporter interview dropped yesterday – and it’s refreshingly honest, open, and totally on-the-mark. Jen’s been through the entertainment industry spin-cycle for 30 years now, and Time’s up, Hollywood! From dismissing the ... Show More
12m 17s
Sep 2021
Islamophobia on TikTok and the guideline enforcement gap
This week on The New Arab Voice we discuss Lebanon's new government with The New Arab's reporter in Beirut Will Christou. And then, Rosie McCabe discusses the hateful and discriminatory content that exists TikTok and asks, do they moderate this content effectively, or are extremi ... Show More
31m 28s
Aug 2021
Felicity Jones, The Last Letter from Your Lover, Zola and Stillwater
Edith Bowman and Anna Bogutskaya are joined by Felicity Jones, who talks about her new film, romantic drama The Last Letter from Your Lover, in which she stars alongside Shailene Woodley. Anna reviews drama Profile, in which an undercover journalist infiltrates the online propaga ... Show More
1h 33m
Feb 2021
“I Really Don’t Care A Lot, Do U?” (with Roxane Gay)
Ira, Louis, and Aida discuss Rosamund Pike’s new film I Care A Lot, AIDS drama It’s A Sin, Daft Punk’s breakup, the internet’s Kathryn Hahn obsession, the latest Golden Globes scandals, and more. Plus, Roxane Gay joins to discuss her new MasterClass on writing for social change a ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2023
"Literally At Sea" (w/ Marla Mindelle)
SOS, girlfriends! Marla Mindelle, star of TITANIQUE, joins Matt & Bowen on Las Culturistas in the heart of Pisces-season, the beginning of the Receivassiance, and the aftermath of a cathartic SZA concert to discuss cringe vs. camp through the lens of Angela Basset-did-the-thing, ... Show More
1h 28m