Strong Female Lead

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the scariest Karen of all? This week, Tessa and Tricia discuss Gone Girl and SFL Amy Dunne aka Amazing Amy, and her epic long game journey.  They chat privilege, mind f&%kery, selling a dream, toxic femininity, and much more.  Shout out to Chicago's own Gillian Flynn for creating such a darkly complex female lead.   Coming up on SFL: The Invitation Instagram: @Str...

Tessa & Tricia take another look into the Pretty Little Liars universe but this time focusing on The Perfectionists. The cast is a little older, the setting is a little darker but Mona is still Mona and we STAN her!    Coming up on SFL: Gone Girl  Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

On this week's episode, Tricia and Tessa are joined by friend-of-the-pod, Leslie Robinson, to chat all things Pretty Little Liars.  And it's troubling to say the least.  Everyone feels gaslit by the recaps, no one understands why Ezra isn't in prison, and fire science doesn't even begin to explain the Jenna situation.   Coming up on SFL: The Perfectionists Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL...

The break is over and Tessa & Tricia have a ton to catch you up on from vacation favorites and sustainable fashion to run-ins with the Rona. Welcome to Season 3 of Strong Female Lead!   Next time on SFL: Pretty Little Liars - Season 1   Instagram: @StrongFemalePOD Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

I'd like to formally apologize to Tricia, Laura and our listeners for the ocular and audible trauma caused by the consumption of the BONKERS film Black Christmas (2019).  -Tessa Just Kidding! This movie is 100% insane but WE'RE HERE FOR IT!   

This week, Tessa and Tricia are joined by Dr. of the Pod, Laura Retson, to discuss Christmas with a Prince.  While Tessa's "rules" for royalty help make sense of the gaping plot holes, Dr. Laura's insight into the medical field leaves everyone wondering WTF is going on at this hospital.  Teddy bear problems, anyone?   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago      

We've all seen it.  We all thought we loved it.   This week, Tessa and Tricia discuss "Love Actually," one of the most popular holiday movies of the early '00s, and tear it to shreds.  If you haven't already, a re-watch is in order.  Happy Holidays!   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago            

So, I guess that it. 2019's Booksmart just might be perfect so there's nothing left to say....   JUST KIDDING! Tessa & Tricia have A LOT to say about this movie that proves Diversity & Inclusion along with great writing and directing DOES exist in Hollywood!    Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago  

Tricia and Tessa go back to 1995 with a CLASSIC coming of age film Now & Then.  The film follows four lifelong friend s through an unforgettable summer in the 1970s and stars Christina Ricci, Gaby Hoffmann, Thora Birch, Ashleigh Aston Moore. Just a warning, this movie is NOTHING like Speed, also available on VHS in 1995.      Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chica...

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss Season 1 of Pen15, the seriously nostalgic, coming-of-age comedy created by and starring SFLs Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine.  They chat about discovering porn, vandalizing BOP magazines, childhood racism, and more!  Oh, and Tessa learns for the first time what Pen15 actually means.   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_...

Craving a horror flick with a crazy plot twist that you NEVER saw coming?  Ma is the exact opposite of that.  But recapping it was fun as hell.   Join Tessa and Tricia as they chat about basement drinking, toxic femininity, Fabergé eggs, murder photos and more!  Also, Tessa isn't sold that Octavia Spencer (Ma) actually works at the clinic and Tricia regrets forcing her mother to watch this s&!t sh...

The church of Latter Day SFL's would like to invite you to a viewing of 2019's Midsommar as just a sampling of what we're able to provide in our Inverted Triangle small business programs.  Peace be with you.    Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

It's Spooky Season, and Tessa and Tricia are here with their first HORROR movie, 2019's Ready or Not. Grace maybe in over her head during a game of hide and seek with her killer in-laws BUT in the end it's all worth it to get the guy... right?    Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

This week, Tessa & Tricia discuss Mistress America, starring Mumblecore QUEEN, Greta Gerwig, and Lola Kirke.  Who's story is this - Tracy's or Brooke's?   Who's the SFL and who's the muse?     Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," all of the reasons why Cate Blanchett is queen, and bernadette -ing as an art form.  Just let her LIVE, Elgie.  Jesus.   Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

This week on SFL,Tessa and Tricia enter the red room and talk all things BDSM & 50 Shades of Grey. Is this life imitating art or fan fiction gone wrong?    Rate ~ Review~ Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: @SFL_Chicago

There are only a few things that Tessa & Tricia KNOW about Twilight. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was part of him — and We didn't know how potent that part might be — that thirsted for our blood. And third, this was the lowest rated SFL movie to date." Oh yeah, and Bella was there.  Rate - Review - Subscribe Instagram: @StrongFemalePod Twitter: SFL_Chicago

This week, Tessa and Tricia feel duped by Bad Education - why was Alison Janney only in a minute of it? Also, Ray Romano's "big dad energy," secret facelifts, and more.  

This week on the podcast, Tessa and Tricia's minds EXPLODE over Mad Max Fury Road but for very different reasons.    Like Follow Subscribe Instagram: @strongfemalepod Twitter: SFL_Chicago

On this week's Podcast, Tessa & Tricia discuss HBO's I May Destroy You. This series masterfully uses wit and candor to look at themes like sexual consent, liberation and exploitation within contemporary dating & relationship culture. Catch up for the season finale Monday Aug. 24 @ 9pm CT.     Instagram: @strongfemalepod Twitter: SFL_Chicago Like ~ Review ~ Subscribe ~

On this week's episode, Tessa and Tricia discuss the SFLs of The Farewell, starring Awkwafina and Zhao Shuzhen.  They chat about collectivism, lying, and professional crying; and the ultimate matriarch that is Nai Nai.  And yes, they know the sound quality of this ep sucks.   Instagram @strongfemalepod Twitter @SFL_Chicago Rate. Review. Subscribe

This week on SFL, Tessa and Tricia talk about Brittany Runs a Marathon, starring Jillian Bell.  Did Hollywood get it right this time?     Keep up with the conversation on instagram @strongfemalepod and on twitter @SFL_Chicago.    And remember to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

Tessa and Tricia are back (finally) with Season 2 of Strong Female Lead.  Tune in to hear about their thoughts on the new season and what they've learned on their SFL journey.

"I like a strong sociopath. A real Dexter vibe. Who just owns what they do. I don't like this whole..puzzling, like, 'I don't kill people. That's not who I am.' YES IT IS." Tessa and Tricia celebrate SFL's 50th episode with s2 of You and another love story for the ages. Thank you, Netflix!! Keep up with the conversation on instagram @strongfemalepod and on twitter @SFL_Chicago.  New episodes avail...

We found You.  Keep up with the conversation on instagram @strongfemalepod and on twitter @SFL_Chicago.