Feminist Wednesday's Beavertalk

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Get out your power blazers, bright red jumpsuits, and oversized belts. Diana & Nora are chatting about Late Night, starring Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling. The gals discuss their favorite moments from this very cathartic comedy and the whole slew of characters they would’ve cut out to make more space the […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Diana & Nora are joined by Ashley Shock, a friend of the Beaver Dam and avid runner. The gals discuss Brittany Runs a Marathon, a movie about a woman who initially takes up running to lose weight but begins to prepare for her ultimate goal of running the New York City […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Well, the nominations are in and women are absolutely crushing the 2019 Emmy nominees list. The award show is coming up on September 22nd and thankfully, Diana and guest co-host Nora Resnick are here to break down who’s in, who’s out, and who they would like to see take home the […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Guest co-host Nora Resnick and Diana are joined by Dionne van den Berg and Pooja Tripathi, the creators Amsterdam Ave. The show follows two women (played by both Dionne & Pooja), one of them is Dutch and the other American who switch places to follow their respective careers. The gals discuss […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Nora Resnick returns to the Beaver Dam to chat about a show that’s near and dear to her and Diana’s hearts – Fleabag, written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The gals chat about their favorite moments, why they binged both seasons in an embarrassingly short amount of time, and, of course, […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Put on your oversized glasses and brush up on your freestyle skills – Erin & Diana are chatting about Always Be My Maybe, starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. The gals talk about how this new take on the romantic comedy formula pleasantly surprised them and discuss why they were rooting […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Did you know Diana and Erin’s first-ever unofficial BeaverTalk episode was two years ago for the Big Little Lies season one finale? Well the gals are coming full circle in a candid and colorful discussion about Season 2. They hesitantly share their predictions, reflect on why they love female villains, and […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Diana shares her review Rocketman, the Elton John jukebox musical starring Taron Egerton. She discusses what surprised her most about the movie and gives Hollywood some unsolicited advice about meaningfully representing sexual identity and sexuality on the big screen. Plus: Big Little Lies and The Handmaid’s Tale are in full swing […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Betties! Executive producer, director, and actor Yhá Mourhia Wright visits the Beaver Den to discuss Knock Down The House, a documentary about the 2018 congressional election. The gals discuss inspiring moments from the film, what it means to fail, the future of feminism in politics, and what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s win meant to them. […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Betties! Grab a bottle of chardonnay and your ex-roommate’s Netflix password. Erin & Diana are bumbling through Wine Country, starring Amy Poehler (who also directs), Maya Rudolph, and Rachel Dratch, just to name a few. With a cast of comedy royalty, you would think this would be the funniest movie of the […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! There are definitive moments in your life that, when they happen, you forever talk and think about your life as either happening before or after that event. Diana & Erin seeing Cher live will forever be one of those moments. The gals recap their experience at the concert, from their favorite […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Brene Brown’s latest Netflix special A Call To Courage is a thoughtful and empathetic discussion of vulnerability, courage, what it means to live a brave life. Erin discusses postpartum and the vulnerability she’s been feeling as a new mom and Diana, who has been a fan of Brene’s for several years, talks […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Homecoming by Beyonce is causing quite the buzz on Netflix and social media. Right here in the Beaver Dam, Diana & Erin are at odds about whether Beyonce was successful in her mission to show the blood, sweat, and tears behind what ultimately became her Coachella 2018 performance. At the risk […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Shrill, a new series starring Aidy Bryant on Hulu, has all the makings for being a cathartic, hilarious, and poignant comedy for feminist audiences. But does is hit the mark? Erin & Diana are sharing their thoughts on the characters and themes in Shrill and what they would’ve done differently. Plus: […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Erin & Diana are discussing Barry Jenkins’ beautiful and heartbreaking film If Beale Street Could Talk, adapted from James Baldwin’s book of the same name. The gals discuss the fine balance Jenkins strikes between cultural critique and romantic love story and share their favorite moments. Plus: Erin & Diana present their […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Hit the concession stand and stock up on all the popcorn and candy you can carry. Erin & Diana are talking aboutLittle starring Marsai Martin, Issa Rae and Regina Hall. Created by Martin, the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history, this “sleepover movie” is a total delight and exactly what we need […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Erin & Diana have more questions than answers as they dive into the surreal and intriguing world of Netflix’s Russian Doll. While Erin loved the show from the first frame, Diana does some soul searching to uncover why she struggled to connect to Natasha Lyonne. Plus: the gals make predictions for […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! Captain Marvel has been making big waves at the box office, but does the female-led superhero movie live up to the hype? Turn on No Doubt, cuddle up to your cat and join Erin & Diana as they give Hollywood some advice about how to give gals the superhero movies we […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! It’s the first BeaverBites of 2019 and Erin & Diana are catching up on three months worth of movies, TV, and theatre. Erin shares what it’s like to be a new mom, a surprising new crush she has, and what movie she’s most looking forward to seeing this Spring. Plus: Diana […]

Happy Feminist Wednesday, Bettys! She’s baaaaaaaack – Erin Bagwell is in the Beaver Dam to chat about one of our all-time favourites, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Season two brings back all the glamour of 1950s New York but digs even deeper into Midge’s struggle to navigate her blossoming career as a standup comedian, with the […]