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Material Girls
Material Girls
Witch, Please Productions

A scholarly podcast about pop culture hosted by Hannah McGregor and Marcelle Kosman, produced by Witch, Please Productions. Hosted on Acast. See... more

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Episodes

Athleisure x Optimization with Anne Helen Petersen

We're thrilled to be joined by Anne Helen Petersen for this episode about the popularity of athleisure! If you don't... more

19 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Gilmore Girls x Normporn with Karen Tongson

For this episode, we're joined by the incredible Karen Tongson, Professor of Gender & Sexuality Studies, English, and American Studies... more

05 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Sweet Potato Fries x Food Imperialism

Remember about fifteen years ago when we all went a little nuts for sweet potato fries? What was going on... more

20 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Dungeons and Dragons x Ludology

Do you play D&D? Do you have a friend who does, but you don't totally *get* what it is? Did... more

06 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Material Concerns: Wonka and Twilight Bonus Pt. I

There was so much more to say about Wonka and Twilight. In Part I of this bonus episode (aka a... more

30 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
Twilight x Girl Culture with Jackson Bird

Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob or some secret third option?**Marcelle asks this question only at the very end... more

23 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Introducing Making Worlds with Hannah McGregor

We're so excited to announce that our new show, Making Worlds, begins January 25th!This video podcast, hosted by Hannah McGregor... more

16 Jan 2024 · 4 minutes
Wonka x Antisemitism and Censorship with Leena Norms

In this week's episode, we're joined by the incredible Leena Norms (she/her) to talk about Timothée Chalamet's latest venture: Wonka.This... more

09 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Merry-terial Girls: An Incomprehensible Holiday Bonus

Witch, Please Productions is on break for the holidays! Of course we still wanted to put some fun content out... more

26 Dec 2023 · 1 minute
The Night Circus x Reading Ecosystems

One of Marcelle's favorite books is The Night Circus, so she decided to be brave and do an entire episode... more

12 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Bonus Episode: Sitcom and Reframing Israel-Palestine Beyond Security Discourse

We hit our fundraising goal for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund in October and this is the bonus episode we promised... more

05 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
Blackout Tuesday x Platformization

At Material Girls, we’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of using social media for social change and what... more

28 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Patreon Preview: Taylor Swift Pt. I

We had to talk about Taylor Swift more — especially as so many of you had great comments, feedback and specific... more

21 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
Les Misérables x Encoding/Decoding with Erin Keif

We're so lucky to be joined this episode by Erin Keif (she/her) of the beloved Headgum podcasts Hey Riddle Riddle... more

14 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Taylor Swift x Intimate Publics with Margaret H. Willison

Given last week's release of 1989 (Taylor's Version), we just had to have Swiftie and Tay-lore expert Margaret H. Willison... more

31 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Star Wars x Mass Culture

Why is Star Wars so popular? What were the material conditions that set the first film, A New Hope, up... more

17 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Bridgerton x Reading the Romance with Vanessa Zoltan

In this episode we talk about Bridgerton with a very special guest — Vanessa Zoltan. We discuss Bridgerton the book... more

03 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Patreon Preview: Avatar Pt. 1

We had to talk about Avatar more — especially James "horny for the ocean" Cameron. We structured this bonus like our... more

26 Sep 2023 · 14 minutes
Avatar x Hypermediacy

Did you love James Cameron's Avatar upon its release in 2009? Have you since watched it and thought, huh, now... more

19 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Goblin Mode x the Abject with McKayla Coyle

In this episode we’re asking why ‘goblin mode’ is so danged zeitgeist-y such that in 2022 it became the Oxford... more

05 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
Queer Eye x Cruel Optimism

What makes the Fab Five so fab? In this episode, Hannah leads Marcelle through a discussion of contemporary masculinities and... more

22 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Patreon Preview: The Barbie Movie Pt. 1

We had to talk about the Barbie movie! We structured this bonus like our usual Patreon-only Q&A episodes, only this... more

15 Aug 2023 · 31 minutes
Barbie x Petro-Capitalism

We had to talk about Barbie! This episode is all about Barbie dolls and way they took over the toy... more

08 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Spare x Tender Masculinity

It's here! Welcome to the first episode of Material Girls, a scholarly podcast about pop culture co-hosted by Hannah McGregor... more

25 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Material Girls: An Introduction

Welcome to Material Girls! A new show from the team behind the beloved podcast, Witch, Please. Every episode you'll get... more

13 Jul 2023 · 2 minutes
Appendix: The Witch, Please Wrap Up

Well Witches... we're here, at the end of Witch, Please the podcast. If you've been following us on Instagram, then... more

11 Jul 2023 · 47 minutes
Appendix: Fan Studies Revisited

For our final regular episode, we decided to revisit Fan Studies! We begin with a review of our episodes on... more

27 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Introducing Gender Playground with Marcelle Kosman and Raimi Marx

We're thrilled to share the pilot episode of Gender Playground!Gender Playground is a new show from Witch, Please Productions and... more

23 Jun 2023 · 37 minutes
Bonus Ep: Shame Spiraling with Ely Kreimendahl

In this bonus episode, Hannah and Marcelle are joined by comedian and podcaster Ely Kreimendahl (she/her) for a discussion about... more

13 Jun 2023 · 23 minutes
Appendix: Critical Adoption Studies with Nia

This week we're joined by Nia (they/them) for a conversation about critical adoption studies — a field of scholarship that... more

30 May 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Appendix: Anti-Fatness with Aubrey Gordon

We're so excited to be joined by Aubrey Gordon (she/her) for an episode about anti-fatness in the Harry Potter series.... more

16 May 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Appendix: Giggle-ology with Dix McDevitt

As you know, we love to laugh! That's why we were thrilled when a brilliant listener, Dix McDevitt (she/her), pitched... more

02 May 2023 · 59 minutes
Appendix: The Author

We said we would and so we did! Here is our episode on l'auteur! In this episode, Marcelle leads us... more

18 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Bonus Ep: Hogwarts Legacy with Michelle Thompson

In this bonus episode, Marcelle is joined by Michelle Thompson to discuss Hogwarts Legacy! If you've been curious about this... more

04 Apr 2023 · 40 minutes
Appendix: Witch Hunts with Niki Fitzgerald

In this episode we bring in a guest, Niki Fitzgerald (she/her), to talk about Witch Hunts. Niki is an NHS... more

21 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Appendix: Holocaust Studies with Andrea Dara Cooper

Welcome back to our Appendix Season — a chance to look at the Harry Potter series as a whole.In this episode... more

07 Mar 2023 · 1 hour,
Appendix: Sentimentality, Revisited

Welcome to our Appendix Season — a chance to look at the Harry Potter series as a whole. To kick it... more

21 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Bonus Ep: #WitchPleaseTellMe Team Edition

We're on a break! Please enjoy this episode of #WitchPleaseTellMe, a monthly Patreon perk we're sharing with you in between... more

07 Feb 2023 · 29 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 9 | The Deathly Hallows Wrap Up

In this episode, we wrap up Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and thus Season Seven of Witch, Please. We... more

24 Jan 2023 · 54 minutes
Bonus Ep: Women for Iran

We'll be back in two weeks for our final Season 7 Wrap-Up Episode, but this week we're sharing a bonus... more

10 Jan 2023 · 33 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 8 | House Elves with Jessica Marie Johnson

We're finally here, Witches — at our long-awaited House Elves episode. We've been talking about Dobby, Kreacher, Winky and the... more

27 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 7 | Sentimentality

In the wise words of Lizzo, it's about damn time! Our latest episode is all about Sentimentality, an 18th century... more

13 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Bonus Ep: Comfort Creatures

We’re taking a little break to gear up for the holiday season. So instead of enjoying a regular episode, please... more

29 Nov 2022 · 56 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 6 | Eugenics

In this episode, we do a deep dive into eugenics, a nineteenth-century pseudosciences that justified a lot of racist, ableist,... more

15 Nov 2022 · 56 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 5 | Resurrection with Matt Potts

Matt Potts is back to talk about resurrection! We first revisit theory Matt introduced to us last season on our... more

01 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 4 | New Media

We're back with a new episode on New Media! To begin, we revisit Print Culture, Critical Archival Studies and the... more

18 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Bonus Ep: A Sentimental Education

Hey Witches! We'll be back on Tuesday with our regularly scheduled episodes, but we thought we'd give you the promised... more

14 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Unlocked Patreon Exclusive: Sparks Fly with Maia Kobabe

Maia Kobabe (e/em/eir) has been censored enough! We're putting this exclusive bonus interview out to the public because it was... more

04 Oct 2022 · 23 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 3 | Motherhood with Erin Wunker

We continue our journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with another special guest, Erin Wunker! Erin is a... more

20 Sep 2022 · 1 hour,
Book 7, Ep. 2 | Historical Memory with Shira Lurie

We continue our journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a special guest, Shira Lurie! Shira joins us... more

06 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Book 7, Ep. 1 | Chosen One Narratives Revisited

In this episode, we begin Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! We cannot believe we're already at the start of... more

23 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Unlocked Patreon Exclusive: Witch, Please Tell Me

We're still on a break and gearing up for our seventh season all about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.... more

09 Aug 2022 · 33 minutes
Bonus Ep: Fandom Forward with Lark and Jessie

We're in between seasons and thrilled to bring you a one-off bonus conversation with beloved podcasters Lark Malakai Gray and... more

26 Jul 2022 · 57 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 9 | The Half-Blood Prince Wrap Up

In this episode, we wrap up Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and thus Season Six of Witch, Please. We... more

12 Jul 2022 · 45 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 8 | Life Writing

In this episode we discuss Life Writing. We begin with a review of the monomyth and Structuralism, followed by a... more

28 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 7 | Marginalia

In this episode we dig into Marginalia! After a brief revision of our episodes on Print Culture and Fan Studies,... more

14 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 6 | The Soul with Matt Potts

In this episode we are joined by Matt Potts, co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. Matt is a... more

31 May 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 5 | Security Theatre

This week we get into Security Theatre — and what a timely topic it is! We go over what we... more

17 May 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 4 | Masculinity Studies with Aspen

In this episode, we're talking about Masculinity Studies with our special guest, Aspen!We begin with a brief review of our... more

03 May 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 3 | Rape Culture

Hey friends! Please skip this episode if that feels right for you. We'll be back in two weeks and we... more

19 Apr 2022 · 53 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 2 | Hauntology

In this episode, we are talking ghosts! Tune in for a conversation with our guest, Lydia, as we consider Hauntology... more

05 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Book 6, Ep. 1 | Slytherin Pedagogy

In this episode, we begin Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by revisiting pedagogy! If you've enjoyed our past episodes... more

22 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Inside Our Patreon: #WitchPleaseTellMe Q&A

This week we’re releasing some insider Patreon bonus content instead of a regular episode! Please enjoy this #WitchPleaseTellMe Q&A from... more

08 Mar 2022 · 26 minutes
Book 5, Ep. 9 | The Order of the Phoenix Wrap-Up

In this episode, we wrap up The Order of the Phoenix, and thus Season Five of Witch, Please. We talk... more

22 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Book 5, Ep. 8 | Mad Studies with Aisha Wilks

In this episode we're joined by Aisha Wilks (she/her) for a dive into Mad Studies. Pulling on past episodes about... more

08 Feb 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Book 5, Ep. 7 | Media Studies: The Wand is the Message

In this episode Marcelle leads us through an overview of famous Edmontonian and Media Studies scholar, Marshall McLuhan! We tackle... more

25 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Book 5, Ep. 6 | Centaurs with jaye simpson

In this episode, we are joined by jaye simpson to talk about centaurs! jaye is an Oji-Cree Saulteaux Indigiqueer from... more

11 Jan 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Bonus Ep: Witch, Please After 8: A Holidate

Hey Witches! We’re dropping this Bonus Episode into your feed as a little end-of-year thank you for everything you’ve done... more

28 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Book 5, Ep. 5 | Shapeshifting

In this episode, we take a closer look at the range of shapeshifters we meet in the Harry Potter series.... more

21 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Book 5, Ep. 4 | Fan Studies with Amanda Allen

Well Witches, we finally did it — we recorded an episode about fan studies and fan-fiction. And our wonderful guest,... more

07 Dec 2021 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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Well Witches, we finally did it — we recorded an episode about fan studies and fan-fiction. And our wonderful guest, Amanda K.... more