Pulp Friction

Pulp Friction


Latest Episodes

Pulp Friction Ep. 34: Sky High (feat. Nico)
February 10, 2022

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)
February 03, 2022

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)
January 28, 2022

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)
January 18, 2022

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.)
January 10, 2022

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
January 04, 2022

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)
December 31, 2021

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)
December 23, 2021

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)
December 15, 2021

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)
December 08, 2021

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