Bitter Brown Femmes

Two Chicanx queer femmes run their mouths on social and political matters impacting marginalized communities today, with an emphasis on: LGBT, Latinx/Chicanx, and women's issues. Living by the motto: "Dismantling Sh!t While Talking Sh!t!" Support Us On: http://patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes Book Us At: http://BitterBrownFemmesPodcast.com/Bookings Bitter Brown Femmes is hosted by Cassandra Alicia (anfemwaves) and Rubén Angel (XoxoRubenAngel). Rubén also serves as producer, manager, and webmaster.

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Fifty-Seven // Abort the Gala

Bitter Brown Femmes

09/23/21 • 62 min

We get goofy about abortion and serious about performative fashion. Filled with contradictions are we!
This episode in particular is 15 mins longer for $5 patrons! Support us on Patreon for this and other rewards. More info at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes
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To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams and extended episodes support us on Patreon for as little as $1. For more info, visit: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes
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Episode Fifty-Eight // Everybody Should Get One

Bitter Brown Femmes

11/24/21 • 86 min

This episode is all about ab-rtions.
(can't say the actual word or we'll get hidden by the powers that be)
This episode in particular is 20 mins longer for $5 patrons! Support us on Patreon for this and other rewards. More info at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes
Book us for your online school or org event! bitterbrownfemmespodcast.com/bookings
To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams and extended episodes support us on Patreon for as little as $1. For more info, visit: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes
Follow us:
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Twitter.com/BitterBFemmes

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Episode Fifty-Nine // Live from UCSB (Virtually)

Bitter Brown Femmes

03/28/22 • 65 min

Join us for our first live episode in a while! Our first episode in a while period lol (our bad!). We filmed a live episode for UCSB's virtual conference: Social Justice Conference (SJCON). We talked about how politics have changed amidst the ever present virus, how communities should organize to deal with abusers, and the obstacles to being leftist Latinx podcasters.

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Episode Ten // It's Not My Fault, I'm Not Happy

Bitter Brown Femmes

02/27/18 • 79 min

It’s episode ten! Come thru to hear us talk about old problematic shows we hate ourselves for loving, Rose McGowan, Uma Thurman, Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, mental health stigma, HR620 and accessibility in our movements, as well as Passion Pit!!

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Special shout outs to Maria and Andrea

If you’re near UCDavis, come see us for a live recording! It's open to everyone!

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/224881638058894/

Intro background music coposed by DJQ: https://soundcloud.com/2ueue

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Episode Thirty-Five // Gatekeeping On Mango Street

Bitter Brown Femmes

02/08/20 • 103 min

We talk about the women of Juarez, American Dirt and the sensationalization of the border crisis, SouthEast LA and environmental racism, the Super Bowl, and Ashanti.
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Support this podcast at patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes and get longer episodes among other dope rewards!
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Check out Ruben's other shows and videos!!
Media Criticism Pod:
https://audioboom.com/channels/4986663
Interview Podcast:
https://audioboom.com/channels/4986207
Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETo_ZcBt1Aw&t=424s
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Episode Thirty-Eight // White Women Pt II: Elizabeth Warren, Live!

Bitter Brown Femmes

04/06/20 • 65 min

For international women's month, we were invited to NMSU to talk. So we decided to breakdown white feminism and how Elizabeth Warren embodies that term to its fullest. This was recorded March 10, 2020.
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Now more than ever we'd really appreciate your support on Patreon. Feel free to support us over on patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes and get longer episodes among other dope rewards!
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Follow Rubén’s new book club at: Instagram.com/rusbookshelf
Check out Ruben's other shows and videos!!
Media Criticism Pod:
https://audioboom.com/channels/4986663
Interview Podcast:
https://audioboom.com/channels/4986207
Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETo_ZcBt1Aw&t=424s
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Episode Fifty-Four // Feat. Ariana Brown

Bitter Brown Femmes

06/17/21 • 69 min

Join us as we talk to poet, writer, educator, and performer Ariana Brown about her new book We Are Owed. We talk about gender, the need to abolish Latinidad and often oppressive Chicanx Studies, Blackness, Texas history, and much more!
You can pre-order her book here: https://www.grieveland.com/store/p14/weareowed.html
To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams and extended episodes (this episode in particular is 30 mins longer for patrons!), support us on Patreon for as little as $1. For more info, visit: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes
Book us for your online school or org event! bitterbrownfemmespodcast.com/bookings
Remember that Planned Parenthood is now taking appointments by phone and video! More info at beseen.org

We're Doing It Live! // Season Two Episode One

Bitter Brown Femmes

02/04/25 • 33 min

We're back! New format. No Edits. Let's goooo!!!
We talk Trump's first weeks in office and the Grammys!
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S2 Ep11: El Salvador & the US (feat Daniel Alvarenga)

Bitter Brown Femmes

04/22/25 • 74 min

On this episode we talk about all things El Salvador with friend of the pod, Daniel Alvarenga.
Follow Daniel on Substack: https://substack.com/@danielalvarenga
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$5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month!
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Episode Thirty // A Rosalia By Any Other Name...

Bitter Brown Femmes

09/02/19 • 84 min

Hello hello hun! Join us for a quick Q & A, followed by a conversation on climate anxiety, academic elitism, femicide in Mexico, Rosalia and colonization, and a celebration of Ivy Queen!
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Support this podcast at patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes and get longer episodes among other dope rewards!
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For resources about this episode or past episodes, go here: bitterbrownfemmespodcast.com
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Twitter.com/BitterBFemmes
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How many episodes does Bitter Brown Femmes have?

Bitter Brown Femmes currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Bitter Brown Femmes cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Bitter Brown Femmes?

The episode title 'Fifty-Seven // Abort the Gala' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bitter Brown Femmes?

The average episode length on Bitter Brown Femmes is 74 minutes.

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Episodes of Bitter Brown Femmes are typically released every 22 days, 1 hour.

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The first episode of Bitter Brown Femmes was released on Oct 10, 2017.

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