Braless Watch Hosts - Beth and Lily
Braless Watch
Braless Watch examines feminism in TV shows from the 1950s to present day. We, the hosts, Beth and Lily, are a mother and daughter team. We have different perspectives because of our ages and life experiences which creates a fun discussion! For Munchie episodes, we discuss our initial reactions to that TV show's episode. For Couch Potato episodes, we provide the history and trigger warnings as well as any trivia for that TV show's season. Join us for the TV adventure you never knew you needed! New episodes are posted every week on Wednesdays!!Follow us on BlueSky!! @bralesswatch.bsky.social
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Sense8 - Limbic Resonance & I am Also a We -- Munchie 04.11.2026 31:29
For this Munchie, we are covering the first two episodes of Sense8 , called “ Limbic Resonance ” and “ I am Also a We ”! We chat about the humanity and acceptance that this show displays. We discuss how the show’s large cast leads to a slower pace so that the audience can get to know all the characters and their lives. We also talk about the fabulous friends and partners around the eight who are r...
Ghosts - Bump in the Night -- Munchie 28.10.2026 34:35
Welcome to Button House! For our final Halloween installment, this week we are covering Ghosts (the original, British version), focused on one of our favorite episodes, “Bump in the Night”, season 2, episode 5 or 6 (depending on where you put the christmas episode from that season). We discuss why we chose this episode and why we love this show as much as we do. We also talk about how horror and c...
Twilight Zone - Living Doll -- Munchie 21.10.2026 24:04
Now entering the Twilight Zone! For our second Halloween Munchie, we decided to cover the classic episode of the Twilight Zone called “ Living Doll ”, season 5, episode 6! We discuss the fragile male ego of the husband, Erich, and how a doll punctured that ego. We chat about the wife, Annabelle, and her daughter, Christy, and how they are not really welcome at home as apparent by Erich’s hatred, p...
Cassandra -- Couch Potato 14.10.2026 1:16:36
For this Halloween Couch Potato, we are covering the Netflix limited series Cassandra ! We discuss how strong the two leading women are and protective they are of their kids. We chat about their husbands and how they only think of themselves. We also talk about how gorgeous the house is and the ridiculous amount of screens there are while also being a creepy show. Tune into this amusing discussion...
Charmed - All Halliwell's Eve -- Munchie 07.10.2026 30:44
Happy Spooky month, everyone! This week we are starting our Halloween episodes with season 3, episode 4 called “ All Halliwell’s Eve ” of Charmed ! We discuss our connection with this show and why it became a family show for us. We chat about the strength and sisterhood that each of the sisters have while they are at the same time being fantastical witches. We also cover how heteronormative this s...
Good Times - JJ Becomes a Man/JJ Gets Arrested -- Munchie 30.09.2026 21:56
Let’s go back to the 70s! This time we are discussing season 2, episode 2 & 3 of Good Times called “ JJ Becomes a Man/JJ Gets Arrested ”! We discuss the hardships that follow the family but also how the community helps out each other where they can. We chat about how the cops only picked him up because he was a black boy running down the street. We also talk about how, even though this sitcom...
The IT Crowd - Calamity Jen -- Munchie 23.09.2026 23:32
Into the often forgotten dredges of a company we go! For this week’s Munchie, we are covering season 1, episode 2 “ Calamity Jen ” of The IT Crowd ! We discuss the chaos that is this episode, and not just with Jen, and how it all comes to a head at the end. We also chat about how hilarious this show is and how the first two seasons are solid. We talk about the acting and how great each of the acto...
Kevin Can F**k Himself - Season 1 -- Couch Potato 16.09.2026 1:34:16
For this Couch Potato, we are covering season 1 of Kevin Can F**k Himself ! We discuss the origins of this show and how it is an artful response to how many sitcoms’ married couples treat each other. We talk about how the two formats within this show, sitcom and drama, flow together and how the camera work really sells the premise. We also chat about Alison’s and Patty’s growth over the season and...
The Flying Nun - The Flying Nun -- Munchie 09.09.2026 28:52
This time we are covering season 1, episode 1 of The Flying Nun, where the episode is also called The Flying Nun ! We chat about why we chose this show even though neither one of us had watched it before and our expectations going into it. We discuss Sally Field’s character and how she reminds us of other characters like Leslie from Parks and Recreation. We also talk about how this show was progre...
ER - Power -- Munchie 02.09.2026 34:52
This is a hectic day!! This week we are covering ER , focusing on season 5, episode 20 named “ Power ”! Beth explains why she chose this episode out of the 15 seasons of this medical drama. We chat about how many things go wrong, specifically with their power, over the course of the day and how the characters have to adapt to save lives. We also discuss some of the fabulous actors who are on this...
One Day at a Time - Roots -- Munchie 26.08.2026 29:52
Happy Women's Equality Day!! This time we are talking about season 2, episode 4 called “ Roots ” of One Day at a Time ! We discuss why we chose this show and this episode to celebrate the adoption of the 19th amendment. We compare Lydia’s and Schneider’s experiences with the US immigration system as well as compare all of the character’s attitudes towards voting. We also chat about the importa...
Absolutely Fabulous - Season 1 -- Couch Potato 19.08.2026 2:29:41
Sweetie, Darling!! Sweetie, Darling!! Are you ready for this Couch Potato? This week we are covering season 1 of Absolutely Fabulous ! We discuss Edina AKA Eddie and her relationship with her daughter, Saffron AKA Saffy as well as Eddie’s relationship with her mother. We chat about the multiple bad but funny choices Eddie makes and how Patsy enables her as Eddie doesn’t want to be alone with herse...
Leverage: Redemption - The Double-Edge Sword Job -- Munchie 12.08.2026 27:44
Let’s go steal a podcast!! This week we are covering Leverage and its continuation Leverage: Redemption ! We are focusing on season 1, episode 7 “ The Double-Edge Sword Job ” of Leverage: Redemption. We chat about how AI is used in the show and how people are using it now. We discuss the issues we have with AI and how it is being forced on us nowadays. Lastly, we talk about how diversity is the be...
SpongeBob SquarePants - Welcome to the Chum Bucket & Frankendoodle -- Munchie 05.08.2026 28:44
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?!?! SpongeBob SquarePants ! This week we are chatting about season 2, episode 14 “ Welcome to the Chum Bucket ” and its sister episode “ Frankendoodle ”. We discuss how difficult it was for Lily to choose an episode as there are so many good episodes, especially in the first 4 seasons. We also talk about why DoodleBob is one of Beth’s favorite characters in t...
Gente-fied - Welcome Home, Pop -- Munchie 29.07.2026 28:28
For this Munchie, we are covering season 2, episode 1 “ Welcome Home, Pop ” of Gente-fied ! We discuss how the US Immigration system is broken and does not care about hurting families and local communities. We also discuss how people have to be in the public eye to even have a chance to stay, which is against who Pop, a private man, is as he likes staying under the radar. We also chat about famili...
Orphan Black - Season 1 -- Couch Potato 22.07.2026 1:41:32
Welcome to Clone Club!! For this Couch Potato this week, we are covering season 1 of Orphan Black ! We discuss how addicting and fast paced this thrilling, sci-fi show is! We go over all of the clones and chat about how well the actress Tatiana Maslany played each of them even though they are all radically different. Lastly, we discuss how each of the characters deal with them finding out about cl...
The Green Glove Gang - Episode 2 -- Munchie 15.07.2026 26:57
Are you ready for a Polish Robin Hood type trio?! This week in this Munchie we are covering The Green Glove Gang , focusing on season 1 episode 2! We discuss this crime comedy set in a retirement home. We talk about how the trio brought a life force back to the home, especially with the game “Obituaries”. Lastly, we chat about how rare it is to have a show be mostly casted with older adults. Liste...
Never Have I Ever - ...felt super Indian -- Munchie 08.07.2026 25:59
This time we are discussing season 1, episode 4 “ ...felt super Indian ” of Never Have I Ever ! Beth describes why she chose this episode out of the whole series. Lily provides her opinions only watching this episode. We chat about the macro- and microaggressions that filled this episode that Devi and her family had to deal with. We also talk about the wild choice to have an older white guy be the...
Are You Being Served? - Cold Store -- Munchie 01.07.2026 30:34
Are you free?? This Munchie we are covering the British sitcom Are You Being Served? , focusing on episode 4 “ Cold Store ” from season 3! Beth explains why she chose this episode out of the many others. We discuss how this show was progressive for its time in the early 1970s, specifically with Mrs. Slocombe and Mr. Humphries, but how it doesn’t hold up, mostly because of the sexism and racism. La...
Disenchantment - Season 1 -- Coach Potato 24.06.2026 1:31:12
Welcome to Dreamland! This Couch Potato episode we are discussing season 1 of Disenchantment ! We talk about how different this animated sitcom is from Matt Groening’s other works like Futurama and The Simpsons. We also chat about how animated TV shows like this can deal with and handle hard topics in a more palatable way that the audience can accept. Lastly, we chat about how the three main chara...
Heartstopper - Challenge -- Munchie 17.06.2026 23:38
Celebrate Pride with us! This week we are covering Heartstopper , specifically season 2 episode 4 titled “ Challenge ” for this Munchie! We discuss why Lily chose this episode and whether it was a good starting point for Beth who knew nothing about it! We chat about how cutesy and sweet the vibe is of the show and how it is different from what we normally would watch in our own time. We also chat...
Abbott Elementary - Development Day -- Munchie 10.06.2026 31:32
Let’s head to school! This Munchie episode we are discussing season 2, episode 1 “ Development Day ” of Abbott Elementary ! We chat about how the public school system is really like how it is portrayed in this sitcom and how teachers deserve more. We also talk about each teacher and how each one is unique in their own way. Lastly, we discuss how well thought out the writing, set and costume choice...
Margo's Got Money Troubles - The Hungry Ghost -- Munchie 03.06.2026 25:38
Another Nick Offerman show… Oops! This Munchie episode we are covering Margo’s Got Money Troubles , focusing on Episode 1 of Season 1 “ The Hungry Ghost ”! We discuss how and why we chose to watch this new Apple TV show. Beth also discloses her displeasure in this show and we chat about how the themes and topics have been done before. We try to give it some reprieve as we only watched one episode...
Parks and Recreation - Season 1 -- Couch Potato 27.05.2026 1:40:12
Off to Pawnee, Indiana! For this Couch Potato, we are covering Parks and Recreation , season 1! We discuss the first season weirdness that mostly comes from it trying to be too much like The Office. We talk about Leslie being over zealous and that coming back to bite her as well as her need for her mother’s approval. We also chat about Andy’s character and how he is completely awful to Ann. Join u...
Maude - Maude's Dilemma -- Munchie 20.05.2026 31:15
Time to talk about some TV history! This Munchie episode we are talking about season 1, episodes 9 and 10 of Maude , called “ Maude’s Dilemma ”. This sitcom two-parter is the first TV show to discuss abortion and it did so back in 1972 before Roe v. Wade became federal law (which has since been overturned). We chat about the many positions and opinions that are presented in these episodes. We also...
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