Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse
The Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse podcast is a feminist examination of dystopian media. Feisty artist Klaire Lockheart hosts amazing guests so they can describe, discuss, and rate post-apocalyptic, movies, stories, and artwork. Gather your pile of skulls, critique the patriarchy, and join the snarky fun!
Logan’s Run with Peter Rose plus Shannon Cole
In a futuristic world where humanity survives in an enclosed domed city, host Klaire Lockheart invites Egyptologist Peter Rose to investigate Logan’s Run (1976). After chatting about ankhs, utopias, and robots, they rate the movie using the Maenad-O-Meter. Finally, Shannon Cole receives her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree from UCK.
Mad Max Fury Road with Aaron C Packard plus Candy Bedworth
In a world of fire and blood, where gross dudes with cool cars reign supreme, host Klaire Lockheart and photographer Aaron C Packard examine Mad Max: Fury Road (2015). They chat about dystopian artwork along with the annual Thunderdomesticity art exhibition. After they rate the movie on the Maenad-O-Meter, Candy Bedworth will receive her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree from UCK.
Dune with Aaron C Packard plus Katherine Cooksey
In an arid world in the distant future, host Klaire Lockheart and photographer Aaron C Packard discuss Dune (1965). They attempt to summarize the plot of Frank Herbert’s lengthy sci-fi novel before rating it on the Maenad-O-Meter. They also discuss spice, worms, and Orientalism. Additionally, Katherine Cooksey receives her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree from UCK.
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse with Rachael-Anne Omps plus Wendy Wetmore
In a monochromatic world where the apocalypse is imminent, host Klaire Lockheart and photographer Rachael-Anne Omps discuss Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1498). They converse about creepy creatures, relief printmaking, and exhibiting artwork. They also use the Maenad-O-Meter to evaluate this woodblock print by Albrecht Dürer. Additionally, Wendy Wetmore receives her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree from UCK.
Prey with Sam Drapeaux plus Alex Jamieson
In a world where a hero wants to prove herself, host Klaire Lockheart is joined by artist Sam Drapeaux to talk about Prey (2022). They chat about Skeletor, the Predator, and nature. After they rate the film on the Maenad-O-Meter, Alex Jamieson receives her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree from UCK.
Mad Max with Aaron C Packard plus Sonia Hernandez Packard
In a vaguely dystopian world, host Klaire Lockheart is joined by photographer Aaron C Packard to discuss Mad Max (1979). They talk about theatrical bikers, pleather, and art exhibitions before rating the movie on the Maenad-O-Meter. Finally, Sonia Hernandez Packard receives her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree from UCK.
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In a world filled with dystopian media, one person dares to question… “where are all the women?” Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse is a feminist exploration of dystopian media. Host Klaire Lockheart shares that this program will include snarky discussions about doomsday movies, artwork, and stories with amazing guests.