What The F

In this episode, Tahlia sits down with Lesbian Media Club co-founder and film writer/enthusiast Robin to chat about queer media, trans-inclusive lesbianism, and more! You can find the Lesbian Media Club @lesbian.media.club on instagram! Have something you want to yap about on our podcast? Know someone who has a special interest? We'd love to have you as a guest! DM our instagram account @wtfpo...

This episode, Naya, Madina, and Zion sit down for an open and honest conversation about the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting by unpacking our first reactions, what we saw online, and what this moment might mean for U.S. politics. We talk about the shock and confusion when we first heard the news and the chaos of social media reactions and performative posting that came along with it. Finally...

On this episode, Emma, Kora, Radha, and Tahlia do a back to school check in and dish their U of M hot takes!!! This is a quick and fun episode we hope will distract you from the dread of midterm season and everything terrible that is happening in the world! Lol! Also, apologies for the background noise in this ep! Our soundproof room did a terrible job of being soundproof :'( Here at What the...

Hello listeners! Last semester for our 30th anniversary issue, the What the F podcast interviewed the lovely artists and writers behind the magazine . Due to some tech difficulties, this episode is coming to you a few months late! We hope you enjoy listening to these interviews as much as we enjoyed conducting them. As always, thank you for listening <3

This episode we had the honor of bringing on Aaliyah Abdul to talk about her experience working as Patient and Health Center Advocacy Program Organizer for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan! We talk about Aaliyah’s story of how she got to Planned Parenthood, as well as what a day in the life of her job looks like. We also talk about the defunding of federal reproductive health funds and its...

In this episode, Naya, Madina, and Aayana explore the difficulties of navigating both cultural and feminist identities at the same time. They talk about their experiences growing up in predominantly white spaces and having to define our own versions of feminism amongst white-dominated discourses.

Welcome back What the F listeners! In this episode, Ash, AJ, and Tahlia reflect on what it means to have a body. We chat about gender identity, societal expectations, desirability, queerness, and so much more. We invite you to eat a snack you love, stretch, or take some deep breaths while you listen to thank your body for all it does for you <3 Follow us on instagram @wtfpodblog so you never mi...

On this episode, Mak, Aayana, Tahlia, and AJ chat about how we're caring for ourselves while the world is in shambles. Follow us on IG @wtfpodblog :)

Hello What the F listeners!! Today we have a VERY special episode for you in honor of our semesterly MAGAZINE LAUNCH!! In this episode, our co-directors Tahlia and Suhani interviewed artists, writers, and layout staff who collaborated to create our amazing mag.  To meet all these lovely people (and us of course), and to get a free magazine, come to our launch party on Sunday, December 8th from 6-8...

With everything going on, we wanted to start this season with a light distraction - welcome to the season 4 pilot where you'll find out who is the a**hole. And! meet a couple of our new members. Starring Tahlia, Emma and Ash

Welcome back to the What the F podcast in its postseason! Join us for a conversation between Suhani, Ella and Mia from education, and our very own Lindsey, What the F’s former co-president from 2022-2023!!!! We talk about post-grad life, the challenges and fun of college at UofM and experiences at What the F! As always, you can give us feedback, submit a 6-word story, check out our blog, or follow...

On this episode, Aayana and Suhani talk all things Bollywood, including the impact it’s had on them, favorite actors, hot takes, drama, and recommendations. This episode is for Bollywood lovers and novices alike, so grab some popcorn and join them! As always, you can give us feedback, submit a 6-word story, check out our blog, or follow our socials here .

Welcome back to the What the F Podcast! For this ep, Shelby, Aayana & Payton sat down to dissect The Tortured Poets Department , Taylor Swift's newest album, and to give our initial reviews (Pitchfork who?). Our main takeaways: 1. This album sounds like it knows how to use Instagram; 2. Jack Antonoff should be put on restraining order from Electric Lady Studios; 3. The lore... we feel like...

For this episode, Payton sat down with sustainability consultant Matthew Roling to discuss the ins and outs of climate change and climate policy, from the 1970s to today. We discuss some of the most popular solutions proposed for decarbonization, global agreements from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement, and what politics have gotten right (and wrong) in addressing the climate crisis. Tune...

In this episode, Shelby and Payton sat down to revisit the infamous Lesbian Masterdoc (see: S2 Pilot: Toes, Tinder and The Lesbian Masterdoc ). Join them as they recount their queer journeys, which parts of the Lesbian Masterdoc resonated the most, growing up encountering and overcoming compulsory heterosexuality, and experiencing the joys of authentic love! Lesbi-honest, it’s an episode you don’t...

In this episode, Mak and Suhani take a break in the middle of finals week (during December) to spill the tea on all things STEM culture. Listen to them talk about pre-med classes, the concept of a weed out course, and why everything is so damn stressful. Here at What the F, the F stands for fresh, funny, fearless, feminist, and F*CK. What do you stand for? Follow us on Instagram ⁠@wtfpodblog⁠ Subm...

Hey What the F-ers! It has been waaaaaayyy too long. In this episode, Mak and Payton sat down for a therapy session (kidding) about overcoming trauma in college, handling toxic relationships, and being true to yourself after difficult situations. From your two favorite Scorpios <3 TW: mentions of abuse and broader discussions on healing trauma. P.S. : we left y'all on a cliffhanger with the...

! Calling all of the pop girlies ! In this episode, Aayana, Shelby, and Suhani break down THE best pop album in existence: 1989 (Taylor's Version). Join them as they go down the rabbit hole to their memories of the original 1989 era, and lovingly argue about vault and album rankings, and debate the songs that got better (and worse). Here at What the F, the F stands for fresh, funny, fearless,...

Welcome back to the What the F Podcast! This is part 2 of our Halloween series on the scary things in fiction, on Halloween, and around us. For this episode, Suhani and Payton talked about two political ideologies and online communities: inceldom the alt-right. How did these movements originate and change over time? How do they influence mass shootings in the US? And how does popular discourse aro...

Happy Halloweekend! To celebrate, Payton and Suhani are bringing you a set of mini episodes inspired by the spooky stuff we love (and don't)! This episode focuses on body horror and its feminist meanings, the queer history of Halloween, how Halloween costumes can be liberating or appropriating. We also rattled off a list of costume ideas off (you're welcome). Here at What the F, the F stan...

Welcome back to the What the F Podcast! In this episode, Aayana and Payton return and introduce the newest members of the team, Lauren, Tahlia, and Sunny, via unhinged Reddit icebreakers and poorly written internet quizzes. Who out of the group is an alpha male? What about all of us hasn't changed in the last 10 years??? Would we marry the Keebler Elf?????? The answers to these pressing questi...

Happy (?) finals season, and welcome back to the What the F Podcast! To celebrate our semesterly magazine launch, this episode we interviewed four What the F writers and artists whose work is featured in our newest magazine. Tune in to hear us talk about growing into your cultural identity, abolitionist art, Greek mythology, and pursuing your dreams after college. More importantly, to meet these a...

Welcome back to the What the F Podcast! In this episode, Suhani and Mak discuss the stories, struggles, and cultural significance of their hair. Tune in to hear us talk about hair as a method of rebellion against slavery, cultural appropriation, professionalism, hair-jewelry and post-breakup haircuts. Make sure to do a little hair flip (if you have any), sit back, and relax! Here at What the F, th...

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On this episode, Lucy, Payton, and Shelby talk about thrifting ethics, the industrial prison system, and more in this episode on all things fashion! Here at What the F, the F stands for fresh, funny, fearless, feminist, and FUCK. What do you stand for? Feel free to check out our blog , give feedback , or submit an anonymous 6 word first-time story .  Sources: https://www.colorado.edu/ecenter/...