Feminist Wednesday's Beavertalk

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Diana and Nora Resnick are gleefully diving into the hilarious and delightful show Schitt’s Creek, created, written by and starring Dan Levy and his dad, Eugene. The ladies chat about their favorite moments, the intricacies and nuances of the Rose family, and why the women of Schitt’s Creek are the real […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Hope Singsen and Carmen LoBue join Diana to talk about the upcoming #HealMeToo Festival, which uses theater, live discussion, and podcasts to continue the conversation around #MeToo. They discuss how empathy can be a powerful source for healing and the importance of creating intersectional spaces to further cultural change. If you’re […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! The Academy Awards came and went last Sunday without a host and with some head scratching moments. From Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s steamy performance to the biggest steps forward (and the biggest step back), Diana is recapping all of the highs and lows from the Oscars. Plus: she shares one […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! In the lead up to Oscar Sunday, Diana gives her review of The Wife, starring Glen Close, and shares why she felt this film was timely, cathartic, and exceptionally subtle. Plus: Diana dishes on what she’s excited for in a year that promises to be big for female directors in Hollywood. Follow […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Keep an eye over your shoulder and tune in as Diana and Ophelia Overton binge their way through Netflix’s You. Keep your frenemies close and watch what you share on Instagram. The ladies are breaking down and deep diving all of the addictive (and problematic) aspects of this creepy series. Plus: Diana […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Comedian and actor Nina Daniels stops by the Beaver Den to chat with Diana about her hilarious new YouTube series Models Diet. The gals talk about extreme fad diets and what Nina hopes women take away from the series. Plus: Nina discusses the similarities between the world of investment banking and […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Comedian Julia Young stops by the Beaver Den to talk about her hilarious book Please Don’t Grab My P#$$Y. Diana and Julia discuss where the inspiration for the book came from, why an adult children’s book is the perfect medium for political commentary, and how it’s being received so far. Plus: […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Diana is sharing why On the Basis of Sex made her ugly cry in the theatre and gives her full review of the much ignored but very important Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic. (Be sure to check out our episode about the documentary RBG!) Plus: Diana gives her top three picks of what she’s most […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Turn your hairpins into daggers, your perfume into poison, and brush up on your Russian. Diana is joined by Alex Dickinson to dive into the cat-and-mouse world of Killing Eve. The gals get into their favorite moments, why this show could never be made in the United States, and discuss the […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Pour yourself a glass of champagne – Awards Season is upon us. To celebrate, Diana is recapping the 2019 Golden Globes, reflecting on Times Up and the #MeToo Movement, and making a case for why these award shows are still relevant. Listen to find out what went down at Hollywood’s biggest […]

Happy New Year, Bettys! Diana and Erin share their fav media, movies, and shows from 2018. Plus, the ladies dig out their Liz Gilbert mason jars and reflect on their favorite personal moments from the year. Follow Feminist Wednesday on Instagram Follow Feminist Wednesday on Twitter For questions, love letters, or media we must check […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Grab a cup of hot cocoa and let the holiday spirit enter your earbuds! This week Diana and Erin enter into the magical Technicolor world of White Christmas. Diana shares all the behind the scenes trivia while Erin ogles all the 1950s fashion. The girls discuss the glamour, the problematic moments, […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! This week Diana and Erin are joined by two expecting mamas Kelley Robins Hicks and Nobar Elmi Golhar. In anticipation of Erin’s new bundle, the ladies talk about all things pregnancy, motherhood, and the myths we see in the media about being a mom. They dive into the identity crisis motherhood […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Kweighbaye Kotee, the founder of the Bushwick Film Festival, joins Erin and Diana to discuss HBO’s Insecure – starring Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji. They chat about why Issa and Molly are #friendshipgoals, share personal anecdotes about their own dating experiences, and make a few predictions for what they hope to […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! This week, Diana and Erin are saluting President Claire Underwood and navigating their way through tricky politics, backstabbing frenemies, and nuanced feminism in the final season of House of Cards. Plus, the gals give their take on why this may be the best season of the controversial series. Follow Feminist Wednesday […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! In honor of Thanksgiving, Diana and Erin are reflecting on the women they’re most grateful for. It’s been a heavy year for the sisterhood, but there are incredible leaders who are marching, advocating, and championing for a better world. Grab a warm apple cider, a cozy blanket and celebrate with the […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! In this episode Erin is joined by two very special guests Chris & Kiara from the Propelled Media Mentorship Program to discuss the film The Hate U Give. They chat about what it’s like to see activism on the big screen, the power of telling your story, and why this tear-jerking […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! In this episode of BeaverBites Diana drops some Taylor Swift truth bombs, Erin reveals a shocking new tv crush, and both gals are praying for Claire Underwood’s triumphant return to House of Cards. Plus we share a voicemail from a very special guest star. Media also included in this episode: Quincy […]

Happy Feminist-Halloween Wednesday, Bettys! In this spooktacular episode Diana and Erin relive their youth sharing their best and worst Halloween costumes and memories. Then they try to figure out if the 80’s flick Witches of Eastwick was a feminist film or not. The girls are split down the middle on if this powerhouse cast including […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! It’s finally here!! Diana and Erin dive into A Star Is Born- they chat Lady Gaga’s iconic performance, Bradley Cooper’s sultry worn-look, and share why the first half of this film is perfection. For the second half, they share their feminist notes about how the plot veered away from its female […]