The Fleabag Research Project
Jana Rankov
An amateur research project on Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag in two parts: First, the response of young female audience members in 10 Single Person Focus Interviews, and professional insight into the show's inner workings second through Expert Interviews. Each episode will act as its own exploration of one facet of the show.
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Introduction
The Fleabag Research Project
10/12/20 • 6 min
An Introduction to the podcast and the goal of the research project.
This episode was recorded on October 12th, 2020
7th SPFI with Dama Correch
The Fleabag Research Project
12/28/20 • 59 min
Dama and I get straight to it and talk through how the comedy and 4th wall breaks contribute to Fleabag's exploration of sex and self loathing within the hyper specific context of the show's milieu.
This interview was recorded on September 8th, 2020
9th SPFI with Evie Muir
The Fleabag Research Project
01/22/21 • 59 min
Evie gives us an in depth reading on both sisters. She hones in on Fleabag's shame and the ways in which it manifests, and on Claire as a deconstruction of the high-strung career woman trope.
This Interview was recorded on September 25th, 2020
6th SPFI with Mahtab
The Fleabag Research Project
12/22/20 • 60 min
Mahtab walks us through seeing Fleabag as an open wound, and all the ways that brings both freedom and self destruction. Tune in for Godmother centric discourse
This interview was recorded on August 24th, 2020
8th SPFI with Ariadne Meriwether
The Fleabag Research Project
01/05/21 • 59 min
Ariadne shows me the catharsis she finds in seeing Fleabag's dysfunctional family and how the show uses sexual and romantic relationships to hone in on the characters deeper, underlying problems.
10th SPFI with Hannah Desharnais
The Fleabag Research Project
03/30/21 • 66 min
Here it is, the last SPFI! Hannah Desharnais points out how moments of discomfort and vulnerability work on the characters and the audience in tandem, and how the different characters show love (ft. a quick check in from me).
This interview was recorded on October 16th, 2020
5th SPFI with Brigitte May
The Fleabag Research Project
11/18/20 • 60 min
Part one of my interview with improviser and writer Brigitte May, where we take a critical look at Fleabag, and begin a conversation on the paratext surrounding the show. Part two will be published as an Expert Interview in the second part of the podcast.
This interviews was recorded on August 23rd, 2020
3rd SPFI with Charlotte Hursey
The Fleabag Research Project
10/18/20 • 56 min
Charlotte and I discuss Boo's performance, the intricacies of how the Godmother achieves her high status, and the emphasis the show places on alcohol.
This interview was recorded on August 10th, 2020
2nd SPFI with Daisy Couture
The Fleabag Research Project
10/14/20 • 67 min
Daisy and I talk about the golden statue, sisters and status, while her mic quality upstages the entire podcast.
This Episode was recorded on July 27th, 2020
1st SPFI with Teagan Pettit
The Fleabag Research Project
10/12/20 • 43 min
The first Single Person Focus Interview with my good friend Teagan Pettit. We talk about Fleabag and Claire's relationships to their bodies, the comedy of Arsehole Guy, and the intimacy of vulgarity.
This interview was recorded on July 13th, 2020
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Fleabag Research Project have?
The Fleabag Research Project currently has 11 episodes available.
What topics does The Fleabag Research Project cover?
The podcast is about Film History, Film Interviews, Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The Fleabag Research Project?
The episode title '10th SPFI with Hannah Desharnais' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Fleabag Research Project?
The average episode length on The Fleabag Research Project is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Fleabag Research Project released?
Episodes of The Fleabag Research Project are typically released every 12 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of The Fleabag Research Project?
The first episode of The Fleabag Research Project was released on Oct 12, 2020.
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