Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer Emma Stefansky for a treatise on all love triangles. Why doesn't everybody throuple? What is a throuple, thematically? Can 2012 Tom Hardy call us, please?? Plus, the film's 15+ years in development, exactly what kind of spies we're meant to be seeing here, violations of privacy justified by the Patriot Act, and McG's auteur streak. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Emma ! For privacy & ad...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr 55 min
It's a new year, so here's some new hope for the future! Join us to discuss how we automatically assign gender to robots, curiosity as humanity, discovering what you were made for, religion, environmentalism, and this movie's prediction of iPad kids. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr 39 min
In our last episode of the year, we take things home for a good old-fashioned family fight. Listen along for favorite childhood mystery series, Michael "Big Chicago" Shannon, queering morality, Benoit Blanc as Southern dandy, and the economics of derivatine rights. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Well! We all know Act 2 of Wicked is a tough one! But at least we have EVEN MORE DOOMED yuri. Return to Oz as we discuss new original songs, lack of choreography, lack of sheer horniness, and lack of practical effects. But there is no lack of longing looks and rainbow-tinged wedding allegories. Gelphie forever! Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Together we're UNLIMMMMITTTTEEEDDDD as we journey to Oz for some doomed yuri! Our playbill includes two theater kids geeking about theater (shocking), unfortunate backlighting, the Ariana Grande school of improv, one iconic press tour, and definitive song rankings. No spoilers for Wicked Act 2 / For Good! Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer and critic David Canfield (The Hollywood Reporter) for a realllll Southern charmer. We discuss the director wanting to stay "out of the bedroom" in this adaptation (whatever that means), how gay you can get without confirming it's gay, food as intimacy, surprise cannibalism, and queer icon Kathy Bates. TUWANDA! Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow David on Twitter and on The Hollywood Reporter !...
Nov 07, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by author & writer Phil Tice for the 1996 classic to rule them all. We discuss the Wes Craven/Kevin Williamson creative power couple, the razor-sharp balance of tropes to scares, Gale's fashion sense, Ghostface always being hot, andddd you can probably guess what we have to say about Billy & Stu. Also, this is our 200th episode! Wow! Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Phil on IG , and get your c...
Oct 24, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer Liz Hannah (THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE, MINDHUNTER, etc.) for a long overdue episode. WE ALL LOVE THIS MOVIE! Jordan and Brooke even did this costume for Halloween in 2019. We talk spit-takes, physical comedy, high-pitched screaming, the constantly corrupt underbelly of LA, general bad things happening in the world, and Ryan Gosling's excellent relationship with on-screen masculinity. Plus, two dudes co-parenting a precocious teenager and learning to care f...
Oct 10, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Jordan and Brooke are re-joined by Trace Thurman and Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers) for a very chill and normal Bret Easton Ellis adaptation. We talk the YA to adult acting pipeline, if this movie knows what it knows, ya know? (we don't know), the soundtrack, formative dancing to George Michael, and one very memorable Europe montage. Follow Joe & Trace on Patreon and Instagram ! Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info,...
Sep 26, 2025•1 hr 46 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer and singer/songwriter Soraya Sebghati to make fetch happen. We rattle off as many quotes as we can, lament the lack of an Oscar nom here for Best Costume Design, figure out if kids are still mean to each other (yes), talk as little as possible about the musical remake, and push the "Regina George is a lesbian" agenda (true). Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Soraya on Instagram , and follow Nig...
Sep 12, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer Kyle Turner for a drama on the high seas featuring the gayest group imaginable – artists. We talk movies about da movies, this motley crew's real-life counterparts, building an all-too-real Hollywood persona, and who we'd kill for an invite to Sondheim & Perkins' legendary murder mystery parties. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Kyle on Twitter , and check out The Queer Film Guide: 100 F...
Aug 29, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by The Ankler's Katey Rich (Prestige Junkie, Fighting in the War Room) for another entry into Homoerotic Hitchcock Summer (or whatever we're calling it). We talk Challengers, obviously – there are throuples everywhere for those with eyes to see. Also, straight directors and their accidental gay films, 50s true crime junkies, bisexual icon Farley Granger, and staying the hell away from carnival carousels. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterb...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 47 min
Sweeping romance, the West, sad men, Michelle Williams, horses...this is a Jordan and Brooke certified classic. We pod on, simply, one of the best movies ever as a five year anniversay celebration of the show. It's sad, it's meaningful, it's lovely, it's sexy. It is NOT a goddamn bitch of an unsatisfactory situation (except for the cultural homophobia and Heath Ledger leaving our screens far too soon). Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For...
Aug 01, 2025•2 hr 16 min
This week, Jordan and Brooke discuss Gus Van Sant's 1998 homage? remake? art experiment?? of Hitchcock's classic. Is this a secret masterpiece? How different is different "enough?" What will it take for GVS to do another sad gay cowboy movie? Why was Vince Vaughn the choice here?! Plus, Jordan's long-promised recap and review of A&E's "Bates Motel." Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/priva...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 42 min
On the week of its release, Jordan and Brooke talk this rocky sequel to 2020's actioner, including oddly dated homoeroticism, Uma Thurman with a katana, what Chiwetel Ejiofor is up to these days, catch up on the cinema of 2025, and some miscellaneous good tweets. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Thank you to GLAAD's Senior Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis, Megan Townsend, for her time! Explore GLAAD's 2025 SRI here . Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow GLAAD and Megan on IG! For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Jun 27, 2025•56 min
Jordan and Brooke crank up the suspense with filmmaker & critic Drew Gregory (Autostraddle) for one of most iconic movies ever. Period. Also - not a necessarily great legacy! We'll unpack the blocking and pacing of legendary Hitchcock kills, Anthony Perkins' complicated life and career, betting big on horror, and how artists like Drew are flipping the script on "good" representation of characters like Norman Bates. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's...
Jun 20, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Jordan and Brooke take a breather from blockbusters for a special Pride Month episode celebrating almost 5 years of the podcast (wtf). Cry along with us and writer Phil Iscove (Podcast Like It's...) in an episode full of personal revelations, living life to the fullest, love and withholding love, connecting with your parents as adults, realizing how much fucking paperwork is involved in death, and gushing over on-screen dog star Arthur and his cute lil subtitles. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky ,...
Jun 06, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer and actor Yamini Nambimadom for a trip to 2002. We're talking low-rise jeans, the Spice Girls, and lots of gay panic. But we loveeee Gurinder Chadha's earnest, sweet, VERY GAY sports film featuring footballers who will definitely explore each other's bodies in college. Plus, the plight of the Irish, bra shopping, and why Parminda Nagra should be a movie star! Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Y...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Jordan and Brooke take a trip across the pond (and around the globe) with filmmaker Patrick Willems for the world of BOND! How kinky was the infamous torture scene supposed to be? How has Bond's masculinity shaped decades of culture? Why was everyone so mad about Daniel Craig being blonde? What will the future of "Amazon Bond" hold? And why can't we record a normal length episode?! Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Patrick on Twitte...
May 09, 2025•3 hr 12 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Erik Anderson (AwardsWatch) to complete this female fantasy duology (we do not talk about 2019). Join us to discuss the supernatural powers of the Angels, living in a world free from failure, Drew Barrymore's affinity for roller derby (gay), Demi Moore as a delightfully campy bisexual temptress, and how the celebrity churn should really just leave women alone forever. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Foll...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film & culture writer Lillian Crawford for 2002's sad and lovely ode to the interiority of women's lives. We talk awards-y lesbianism, the enduring impact of Virgina Woolf's brilliant writing, Philip Glass's divisive score, the ins and outs of this movie's intense Oscar campaign (courtesy of David Canfield), and being DEPRESSED and GAY and BUYING THE FLOWERS YOURSELF. Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky , and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Fo...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 37 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film critic Laura Venning for this harrowing drama where the corruption – gasp – goes all the way to the top. We discuss shirtless Kurt Russell chopping wood (good), Meryl's mullet (good), Cher saying the word "dyke" in a Southern accent (GOOD), and our favorite pro-union films. Plus the messed up things that happen in blue-collar America and why Nora Ephron really is the best to ever do it! Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky , and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Broo...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by one of the all-time greats Emily St. James to talk the most memeable film of 2024. Exisiting beyond certainties! Xerox drama! Nespresso! The incredibly complex ideas of faith and belief! This movie has it all. Plus we discuss the nuances of adaptation for the screen, casting within the GNC community, Emily's incredible new book, and if we correctly predicted Best Picture. CONCLAVE HIVE RISE! Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky , and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Broo...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 43 min
It's the third annual QQ Qualifier Awards – aka the Quallies! In advance of the Oscars, Jordan and Brooke award the coveted "Rainbow Prism" to their favorite performances of the 2024 cinematic year, along with a healthy dose of subjective criticism, Brooke slacking on viewing stats, and Jordan's "chaos picks" for new awards. Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky , and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Feb 28, 2025•2 hr 24 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by screenwriter Nat Torres for a very special Valentine's Day episode! We talk Edgar Wright's 2011 cult classic, including swordfights, the power of love AND the power of self respect, manic pixie dream girls, bi-furiosity, Brie Larson in peak "gay awakening" mode, and some of our all-time favorite camerawork. Plus, a special Toronto dispatch from Canadian legend Phillip Iscove. Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky , and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 8 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Alison Sivitz (aka Bald Ann Dowd), as we rocket agrressively back to 2012 and every piece of culture that comes with that. We discuss why this movie has aged like milk but still hits, questionable fashion choices (heeled...Converse...), Universal queerbaiting their audience, actual Peacock spinoff show "Bumper in Berlin," what Kenny Ortega is up to these days, what Hailee Steinfeld is also up to these days, Anna Kendrick's Oscar nom, and the fact that The Cup Song...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Jordan and Brooke celebrate some early 2025 horror by kicking it all the way back to 1941 and discussing the original "Wolf Man." We chat our own personal Universal Monster rankings, soundstage-sized sets and practical makeup, the evolution of werewolves and werewolf transformations, plus a healthy dose of Halloween Horror Nights content. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Joe Reid (This Had Oscar Buzz) for Baz Luhrmann's 1997 sun-soaked adaptation that taught a whole generation how to be young and horny. We talk Leo's floppy lesbian haircut, the best and gayest Harold Perrineau performance you could ask for, why Juliet really needs her own squad, and how much we love swords as guns. The Bard, baby! Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Joe on Twitter and Patreon , and listen to This Ha...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Jordan and Brooke close out the year with Chris Columbus's unconventional holiday movie about the supposed power of collective action...or maybe just a toxic friend group! We go through which characters have been terrible people since the musical premiered, Jonathan Larson's catchy tunes and personal writing journey, the stereotypes of cheating bisexuals and tragic drag queens (eek), and our favorite questional "La Vie Bohème" lyrics. Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brook...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 42 min
