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Pulp Friction Ep. 34: Sky High (feat. Nico)
This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Nico (they/he/it) joins forces to take down the evil Dr. Gender with their in-depth analysis of Disney’s quiet triumph, Sky High. Marvel at their powers of analysis as they read parallel storytelling, gay su
Pulp Friction Ep. 33: History of the World, Pt. 1 AND Spaceballs (feat. Baphomet)
This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky (she/her) and Baph (he/him) recount their favorite punchlines from a double-feature of films from Mel Brooks’ ‘80s period: History of the World, Pt. 1 and Spaceballs. Both films were considered disappointments at the time
Pulp Friction Ep. 32: 2021 Pulpy Music Awards! (feat. Brig)
Last week was the Movie Awards, this week, Rocky (she/her) and Brig (he/she) look at the best and brightest in music from 2021! Hear two butches drunkenly enumerate their albums of the year and proffer takes on everyone from Tyler to Taylor! Persons of in
Pulp Friction Ep. 31: 2021 Pulpy Movie Awards! (feat. Em)
This week on Pulp Friction, the Pulpys are here! Join Rocky (she/her) as she addresses her favorites in a downright controversial year for movies! Em’s (they/them) bringing their picks as well! See where they stand on Licorice Pizza, Spencer, The Power of
Pulp Friction Ep. 30: Homestuck (feat. Emily, Kadin, Sam T.)
Content warning: Discussions of suicide, racism and abuse. Spoilers for Homestuck.This week on Pulp Friction, Rocky gathers a panel of experts (returning guests Sam, Kadin, and Emily) for a thorough discussion of one of the 21st century’s most influential
Pulp Friction Ep. 29: 2021 Hit Songs
Rocky’s flying solo once again on this week’s Pulp Friction! The topic at hand is 2021’s best and worst hit songs, part of an ongoing series of 2021-in-review episodes and articles on her Substack! Persons of interest include Polo G, Gwen Stefani, and the
Pulp Friction Ep. 28: Netflix's Cowboy Bebop (feat. Alex)
This holiday season, families across America gathered ‘round the campfire to watch the latest Netflix original: Cowboy Bebop. Rocky (she/her) and Alex (they/them) have plumbed the depths of these 10 hours so you don’t have to, and came out the other end w
Pulp Friction Ep. 27: Spider-Man: No Way Home (feat. Diego)
With the release of the first (and perhaps only) true hit of the COVID-19 era, Rocky (she/her) welcomes Diego (he/they) back onto the pod to take an in-depth look at Spider-Man: No Way Home. Is it great? Is it s**t? Probably neither, I reckon! Persons of
Pulp Friction Ep. 26: Succession S3E9 (feat. Sam W)
It’s Wambsgans Wednesday, and Rocky (she/her) and Sam (she/they) are celebrating by breaking down Succession’s jaw-dropping season 3 finale, reflecting on all the things we got wrong the last time we talked about the show, and once again speculating wildl
Pulp Friction Ep. 25: Solar Power (feat. Simone)
An old friend returns from a long hiatus with a third piece that brings her in a bold and polarizing new direction. That’s right, folks, Simone’s back for their third Pulp Friction jaunt! Also, we’re talking about Lorde. People of interest include Hercule