"After watching Raw for the first time, I began to think about how comedy has changed over the past 30 years. While comedy is heavily influenced by politics and by culture, there are also many jokes about sex and relationships..." This episode

"The OWN channel released the news that it would not be renewing the show, It’s Not You, It’s Men, for a second season. The primetime talk show was hosted by actor/singer Tyrese and rapper/reality star Rev Run. The male hosts attempted to explore the

Social Critiques from a Comedy Freak Perspective. Borderline Latina has written about and does training on Asian cultures and mental health in her day alter-ego. But where does one draw the line between appreciation, allyship, and fetishization? In this e

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/07/17/big-brother-18-negotiating-consent-and-boundaries-within-a-reality-show/ "This season of CBS’ Big Brother is full of new game twists, rioting teams, and returning

Social Critiques from a Comedy Freak Perspective. Because we can choose laughter to move past the pain. In this episode, Borderline Latina discusses the issue with well-intentioned people asking BIPOC questions in their quest to become better allies.

"I’m becoming a big fan of international shows. They offer a different and refreshing perspective on love and intimacy. Lately, I got into a string of Taiwanese dramas that got me thinking about the ways that we as Americans think about and express o

"Hulu has Sailor Moon listed under shows that are LGBT-friendly. Most people who watched the American version of the series in the 90s and early 2000s would probably be confused. How can a children’s series be so LGBT-friendly? We just remember the S

Social Critiques from a Comedy Freak Perspective. Because we can find laughter beyond the pain. In this episode, Borderline Latina talks about Whitesplaining. It has many different and layered oppressive styles. She focuses on the particularly problematic

What do some commercials teach us about relationships and marriage? And is it always the "right" way? This episode is also available as a blog post: https://mediacritiquechic.com/2016/02/03/case-study-state-farm-commercial/

"I want to talk to you today about two conflicting yet linked concepts in Taiwanese romance shows: sincerity and competition. Now you may be asking yourselves, what do these two things have in common? Well, before talking about their similarities, le