Nice Jewish Fangirls

The Nice Jewish Fangirls sat down with Katherine Locke and Laura Silverman, editors of and contributors to "It's a Whole Spiel", a collection of young adult Jewish fiction! Why do we need Jewish YA fiction? How do you capture the spectrum of Jewish realities in one anthology? And ALL THE JEWISH BUCKY BARNES, PLZ! The Fangirls also go over their current obsessions, which include Tudor history, podficcing, and The Great British Bakeoff: The Pros! (Plus, maybe Avengers Bubonic Plague fan-fiction? Maybe.) Links and Show Notes: It's a Whole Spiel: https://www.getunderlined.com/books/586036/its-a-whole-spiel-by-edited-by-katherine-locke-and-laura-silverman-foreword-by-mayim-bialik/ Katherine Locke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bibliogato Katherine Locke's fiction: https://www.katherinelockebooks.com Laura Silverman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ljsilverman1 Laura Silverman's fiction: https://www.laurasilvermanwrites.com Get in touch with us! Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: htt

The Nice Jewish Fangirls assemble to discuss the movie of all movies, Avengers: Endgame! After a spoiler-free introduction, Michal, Tamar, and SM share their thoughts and answer listener questions on the Big One. Did Endgame stack up to all 22 movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Is Nebula the secret MVP? Does the movie repeat disappointing tropes? Is Thor, like, okay? And can we talk forever about Black Widow? The Nice Jewish Fangirls also obsesses over a baby deer-turned-K-Pop-phenomenon, the “movies for your ears” podcast The Truth, and the Instagram short film Eva Stories. Links! This baby deer at the L.A. Zoo looks just like K-Pop star Haechan, fans assert https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-haechan-pudu-20190110-story.html The Truth podcast http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/ Eva Stories on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eva.stories/?hl=en Get in touch with us: Twitter: @JewishFangirls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com Review us on Appl

It’s almost time for Purim, and this year, the Nice Jewish Fangirls are considering a slightly more serious side of the holiday. Michal and SM are joined by rabbi, author, and certified nerd MaNishtana to break down the issues of cultural appropriation and Blackface that often occur on Purim. Why is it so hurtful? How do fictional stories deal with appropriation and Blackface, and what does that teach us? And how do this misguided costumes completely contradict the joyfulness and generosity that define Purim? The Fangirls and MaNishtana also share their obsessions over new trailers for Avengers: Endgame and Aladdin, and the Netflix series Travelers and The Dragon Prince… and come to the dawning realization that literally everything is now Disney (except Star Trek.) For more information on cultural appropriation and its impact on Jews of Color, please check out these resources: https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/189333/this-year-lets-celebrate-purim-not-prejudice https://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/256484/purim-

This time around, the Nice Jewish Fangirls take on the topic of love and romance in fiction! The fangirls break down what makes them feel the good feelings (and sometimes, the not-so-good feelings) when it comes to courtship and commitment in everything from Jo Beverly’s romance novels to the “manly” genre fiction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Michal, Tamar, and SM also discuss their favorite relationships from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, the Vorkgosigan Saga and more. This episode’s current obsessions include ABC’s Designated Survivor, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and Shtisel, currently on Netflix. Watch our New York Comic Con panel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuzzItrGV94&t=5s Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com Review us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-…d1181390630?mt=2

The Nice Jewish Fangirls return, and this time, they’ve got a professional! Dr. Avigail Gordon joins the NJFs to explore and explain depictions of mental health and therapy in popular culture, from Monk and Frasier, to Batman and Daredevil. What works when exploring mental health in fiction? What really doesn’t? And how can artists do right when exploring mental health in the future? In this episode, SM, Tamar, Michal, and Avigail also obsess over The Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, a very millennial movie projector, The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal, and The Power by Naomi Alderman. Visit Dr. Avigail Gordon's website: www.putitincontext.com Watch our New York Comic Con panel here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuzzItrGV94&t=5s What are your highs and lows of mental health representation in fiction? Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com Review us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-…d1181390630?mt=2

The Nice Jewish Fangirls turn to the dark side in order to discuss villainous characters of Tanach! How do Biblical baddies compare to the black hats of popular fiction? Is the snake in Eden basically just Slytherin? And why is Eliyahu like Boba Fett? Tune in to find out! In this episode, Michal, Tamar, and SM also obsess over Netflix's The Dragon Prince, film novelization spinoffs like Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Leia: Princess of Alderaan, and New York: The Novel by Edward Rutherfurd. Watch our New York Comic Con panel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuzzItrGV94&t=5s Tell us what you think of Biblical bad guys and popular culture! Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com Review us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nice-jewish-fangirls/id1181390630?mt=2

The Nice Jewish Fangirls are coming at you just in time to ring in 5779! As the holidays draw near, they’re sharing the characters and artists who inspire them to be better, to persevere through hard times, and to dress fabulously. Michal, Tamar, and SM also obsess over the Marvel Rising: Initiation shorts, the Ologies podcast, and the very intellectually stimulating Mall of America. Come see our panel at New York Comic Con on Oct. 7! Tell us your fandom inspirations: Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com

The Nice Jewish Fangirls return to take on the totally-topical subject of the good old USA in fiction! What do they like? What is kind of a problem? Why do fictional dystopias spring so readily from American soil, and how should we think about those stories in today’s political climate? (Yes, it’s a super chilled-out episode.) Michal, Tamar, and SM also obsess over NBC’s modern classic Chuck, “The Other Side of History” lectures from The Great Courses Plus, and the forking amazing Twitter feed for The Good Place. Get in touch with the Nice Jewish Fangirls online! Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com​

The Nice Jewish Fangirls are back to provide your comprehensive guide to surviving convention season as humans, and observant Jews! Michal, SM, and Tamar con-verse on the highs and lows of the con life, compare tips and tricks to make it easier, and remind you why you must always bring Scotch tape. The Fangirls also obsess over JK Rowling's stance against anti-Semitism, a delightfully con-fusing piece of fabric, and make a con-fession about Netflix's Stranger Things. Come see us at Jewish Comic Con on April 29! Other conventions mentioned in this episode: DragonCon K-Con San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic Con Broadway Con Ice & Fire Con Con of Thrones BookCon Get in touch with the Nice Jewish Fangirls online! Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com​

Continuing in the fan fiction vein from their last episode, the Fangirls delve into the seemingly ubiquitous yet surprisingly nebulously defined trope of "Mary Sue" characters, digging into its possible sexist underpinnings. They also geek out over the maturity of the CW's Black Lightning, the dramatic coming-of-age novel "Emergency Contact," and the darkly amusing Jewish reality that is Netflix's "A Series of Unfortunate Events." Get in touch with the Nice Jewish Fangirls online! Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com

​This week, the Nice Jewish Fangirls have a magical (if we don’t say so ourselves!) interview with the author of “Goldstein,” the Harry Potter fanfiction that has the Jewish world on shpilkes! Michal, Tamar, and SM speak to Laazov about her experiences in writing “Goldstein,” the response from readers around the world, and what might be next for Yehuda in Year 2. Whether you’ve read “Goldstein” or not, you’ll want to hear what Laazov has to say about what it’s like to cast a little spell of Yiddishkeit on the walls of Hogwarts! The fangirls also share their obsessions with Hart of Dixie, PBS’s Victoria, and Jessica Jones, three female-centric TV shows that leave us feeling ALL THE THINGS. Read “Goldstein” by Laazov here: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10847788/1/Goldstein Get in touch with the Nice Jewish Fangirls online! Twitter: twitter.com/JewishFangirls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewishfangirls/ Email: nicejewishfangirls@gmail.com

​The NJFs are back and as obsessive as ever, with multichrome nail polish, Harry Potter purses, and the dark, twisty world of Stieg Larsson's books. And of course, they break down Marvel's latest sensation, Black Panther in a spoilerific conversation. So listen in and find out what they loved, what they loved more, and what they loved most. Spoiler: it's Michael B. Jordan and M'Baku.

The Nice Jewish Fangirls return to face the music on their mutually assigned fandom challenges! Michal shares her forays into the strange realms of Cordelia's Honor and The Great British Bakeoff, Tamar recounts her highs and lows in The Bullpen Gospels and Avatar: The Legend of Korra, and SM breaks down her mixed reviews of The Queen's Thief and Healer. The fangirls also share their obsessions with the Podcast Addict app, the endless realm of political podcasts, and the K-Drama Strong Woman Bong Soon. Tickets for Jewish Comic Con are on sale now!

The Nice Jewish Fangirls gather round to discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi, otherwise known as the movie that broke the internet even more than Ajit Pai! Michal, Tamar, and SM run down their likes and dislikes of Episode VIII, pointing out a few Jewish themes, and clearing the air on the most important question of all: How do they feel about porgs? This week's current obsessions include making your own clothes, a history course on the Black Death, and all the sparkly unicorn makeup a person could want.

The Nice Jewish Fangirls come together for a live stream event to celebrate their 25th episode! This week's current obsessions include ABC's "Forever," gift giving because it's awesome, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Kelly Marie Tran. The fangirls also share some great gifting ideas, answer your questions, and more! Thank you for your support through 25 episodes! We couldn't have done it without you!​

​In the latest episode of Nice Jewish Fangirls, we explored what television or movie franchises we’d like to see remade, such as Firefly, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Charmed, and many, many more. We also raved about Thor: Ragnarok, Kitten Lady, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

​The Nice Jewish Fangirls remember that that whole Halloween thing happened last week, and convene to discuss the Jewish perspective on scary holidays and fear itself. (Watch out for the Cossaks!) They also get real on what scares them, childhood traumas, why SM isn't scared of anything. This week's current obsessions include Trudi Canavan's Millenium's Rule series, meeting Patrick Stewart, 'Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth,' and Fox's The Gifted. Remember to leave an iTunes review to win our Nice Jewish Fangirls' New York Comic Con tee-shirt!

As we come down from the holiday highs, the Nice Jewish Fangirls are here to help! After recapping their Jewtastic New York Comic Con debut and challenging each other to new fandom exposure (Avatar! KDramas! Baseball!), the trio give you some of their favorite comfort food, feel-good fandoms to get you past the post-holiday blues. Discussion includes: The Last Jedi iMessage Stickers Drop Dead Diva Space Team by Barry J Hutchison The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith Brooklyn 99 X-Men: The Last Stand Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine "The Chaser" by INFINITE "Can Be Better" by Highlight The Orville Waitress Remember to enter to win the last Nice Jewish Fangirls New York Comic Con tee shirt by leaving us a review on iTunes! Winner will be announced next month!

​The Nice Jewish Fangirls are back in your feed during the Jewish Days of Awe to tackle the very topical subject of redemption and atonement in fiction! They take on the big ideas of bad guys doing better, analyze the arcs of everyone from Jaime Lannister to Severus Snape, and take a moment to wonder why there aren't more women in this discussion. With the High Holidays in full swing, the Fangirls also take a moment to obsess over #SWisagirlthingtoo, Drop Dead Diva, and Age of Youth. Gmar tov!

In the super special 20th episode of Nice Jewish Fangirls, the trio preps for the Jewish New Year by discussing some of their favorite series' beginnings. They also talk the dirty backstabbing mess behind the scenes of Major League Baseball, Sunmi's "Gashina," and "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman.