Pulling It Together with Amanda G. Savage

A podcast about feminism, women's rights & comedy. Hosted by Los Angeles-based comedian Amanda G. Savage,

Janine Brito 02/03/2015

Janine Brito Comedian Janine Brito @Janinebrito talks the pushback against feminism, the absurdities of auditioning in Hollywood & being fully prepared to date Nicki Minaj. She and Amanda do a splendid rendition of "I'm Every Woman". /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3340205

#AYearWithWomen creator Marya E. Gates 01/20/2015

#AYearWithWomen creator Marya E. Gates Blogger Marya E Gates @oldfilmsflicker talks about the history of Hollywood cinema, the reasons the industry is currently problematic for women and what moviegoers can do to help female directors and screenwriters. She and Amanda theorize as to why on God's green earth so few women were nominated for the Oscar's this year (and why Selma got ripped off). /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3307825

Reductress Editors 01/13/2015

Reductress Editors Satirical Women's Magazine Reductress @Reductress cofounders Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo talk creating media through a feminist lens and the blessings of working in comedy. Beth, Sarah and Amanda talk scaring their moms with their comedy. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3293720

Caitlin Stasey 01/05/2015

Caitlin Stasey Actress & Rabble-rouser Caitlin Stasey @CaitlinStasey talks about her first memories of her sexuality and her experiences of intersectionality in Hollywood. She & Amanda discuss beauty & breasts at length. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3277417

D'Lo 12/15/2014

D'Lo Comedian & Actor D'Lo @DLocoKid talks the magic of queer artistry and how Hollywood is opening up for Transgender talent. He recounts tales of police discrimination, some of which are funnier than others. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3242262

Walidah Imarisha 12/08/2014

Walidah Imarisha Educator & Writer Walidah Imarisha @WalidahImarisha parallels social justice movements to works of science fiction, speaks to the international support of #Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter & #ICantBreathe and encourages a reshaping of our notion of justice. She and Amanda agree that sexism, racism & homophobia stack up in America's long-standing system of repression. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3227315

Joni Lefkowitz 12/04/2014

Joni Lefkowitz Screenwriter Joni Lefkowitz @jonikat talks about her ABC Family show 'Chasing Life', her film 'Life Partners' and staying delusional in Hollywood. She and Amanda agree that third-wheeling is terrible. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3218291

Feminist Filmmakers of LA 11/24/2014

Feminist Filmmakers of LA Activist & Director Tani Ikeda @TaniAppleseed talk co-founding @imMEDIAteFilms to create radical sex education content for young women. She also talks moving & shaking Hollywood in her own feminist ways. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3198773

Brittani Nichols 11/17/2014

Brittani Nichols Writer & Performer Brittani Nichols @bishilarious talks about her ColorCreative.Tv pilot 'Words With Girls', the necessity of creating one's own content & the blips of success in this wacky town. She and Amanda encourage LGBT actors to move out to Hollywood so that they can cast them in their productions! /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3185179

Eliza Skinner 11/10/2014

Eliza Skinner Writer & Performer Eliza Skinner @elizaskinner talks about the current polarization of gender in media & her fangirling out on Geena Davis. She and Amanda encourage listeners to build a feminist bubble around themselves! They also talk about porn & 'sex sells'. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3171145

Emily Lindin 11/03/2014

Emily Lindin Activist Emily Lindin of The UnSlut Project @UnSlutProject talks about slut-shaming, the ownership of our bodies as young girls & how sex-bullying prevention starts in the home. She and Amanda chant for Hillary '16! /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3158058

TamTam 10/27/2014

TamTam Musician TamTam @tamtam_sound talks moving from Saudi Arabia to Ojai, California & the importance of cross-cultural communication. She and Amanda discuss overcoming naysayers to create your art. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3144047

Darryl Roberts 10/20/2014

Darryl Roberts Feminist filmmaker Darryl Roberts talks about the overwhelmingly healing response to his film America The Beautiful 3: The Sexualization of Our Youth. Darryl & Amanda agree that protective parenting & better legislation for women are key. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3130362

Abbi Crutchfield 10/13/2014

Abbi Crutchfield Comedian & Host Abbi Crutchfield @curlycomedy remembers her walk of shame to retrieve a pair of (clean) underwear and reports that she doesn't love reporting women's ages. She & Amanda agree that the NYC streets are safest for women between 4am-6am. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3117559

Genevieve Danger Berrick 10/09/2014

Genevieve Danger Berrick Activist, Writer & Derby Girl Genevieve Danger Berrick of @LAHollaback fantasizes about walking down safe, carefree streets and having the full athletic capacity of women be utilized. She and Amanda agree that the word 'hello' can be scary. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3110526

Gaby Dunn 09/29/2014

Gaby Dunn Writer & comedian Gaby Dunn @gabydunn lets feminism color her work, anticipates The Matriarchy (only half-jokingly) & has a DIY lease on life. She and Amanda talk introducing the fight for women's rights to their fathers. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3090411

Ruby Karp 09/02/2014

Ruby Karp Feminist writer & comedian Ruby Karp @rubykarp talks spreading Feminism to kids her age and the impact anti-sexism could have on future generations. She and Amanda agree that slut-shaming need be policed. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3043467

Emily V Gordon 08/18/2014

Emily V Gordon Wrtier & Producer Emily V Gordon @thegynomite talks about her new Comedy Central show and the big moments in life that make you who are. She and Amanda agree that loving relationships require respect & courtesy. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3017464

Ingrid Jungermann 08/11/2014

Ingrid Jungermann Director and writer Ingrid Jungermann @Fto7th talks about her love of deeply personal content and being pro-bisexuality. She and Amanda bond over their mommy issues. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/3005866

Jenny Yang 08/04/2014

Jenny Yang Comedian & writer Jenny Yang @jennyyangtv talks about her background in politics, weaving difficult issues into comedy and the privelege of being seen as an individual. Jenny and Amanda that every week is a doozy for feminism! /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2993514

Erin Gibson 07/28/2014

Erin Gibson Feminist comedian Erin Gibson @gibblertron talks about her entry into feminism, the 'can women have it all' question and how little pelvic thrusting there is in America. She and Amanda show their love for Planned Parenthood. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2975239

James Fritz and Clara 07/21/2014

James Fritz and Clara Young feminist Clara and comedian James Fritz @jamesfritzcomic talk about the status of the women's rights movement and how it can be integrated into the social fabric. James and Amanda discuss combatting misogyny in the comedy scene. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2956594

Damian Hagglund 07/14/2014

Damian Hagglund Guru Damian Hagglund of the Veda Holistic Health group blows Amanda's mind with his enlightenment on the topics of health, feminism and love. The Vedic Master and Amanda agree that all relationships should be based in friendship. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2943579

Aida Rodriguez 07/07/2014

Aida Rodriguez Comedian Aida Rodriguez @funnyaida talks about the benefits of being on Last Comic Standing, the messages she hopes to spread for women & women being socialized to hate each other. She and Amanda muse about their desires for Tina Fey-esque careers. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2930659

Jen Kirkman 06/30/2014

Jen Kirkman Chelsea Lately comedian & writer Jen Kirkman @jenkirkman talks forgiving your bullies, everyday sexism and beauty policing. She and Amanda gush over Madonna. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2917185

Melissa Stetten 06/23/2014

Melissa Stetten Writer/Model Melissa Stetten @MelissaStetten talks about how her writing career legitimized her existence and her transcension of the 'dumb model' stereotype. She & Amanda agree that a woman's looks do little to help in the process of self-discovery. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2905033

Natalie Morgan aka Lady KillFace 06/16/2014

Natalie Morgan aka Lady KillFace Muay Thai fighter Natalie Morgan @ladykillface talks about the 'Art of 8 limbs', the origins of her nickname, and how it feels to be a buff woman in public. She and Amanda convene on the advantages of dating someone who works out. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2893420

Jake Weisman 06/02/2014

Jake Weisman Comedian & Feminist Jake Weisman @weismanjake talks misogyny in America, the #YesAllWomen and his love of cats. He and Amanda encourage everyone to speak openly about their sexuality. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2868790

Annika Kurnick 05/27/2014

Annika Kurnick Writer & Director Annika Kurnick talks religion, plant medicines & her new film GASP. She and Amanda disparage over the lack of humor in New Age spirituality. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2857858

Mary Gross 05/19/2014

Mary Gross SNL Alumna Mary Gross talks standing up for herself as a woman at Saturday Night Live in its early years, having a funny mother, and a remarkably feminine spirit. She & Amanda agree that out of great sadness comes great comedy. /episode/index/show/pullingittogether/id/2844661

Pulling It Together with Amanda G. Savage

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