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Interview with the Calgary Mothers’ Milk Bank

Jennie — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:45:59 +0000

We interview the founders of the Calgary Mothers’ Milk Bank – Jannette Festival and Anne Marie O’Gorman. This community-based, not-for-profit organization provides screened and pasteurized donor human milk to babies who are sick or fragile when their mother’s own milk is not available. Original air date: May 7, 2012.
Podcast: Calgary Mothers’ Milk Bank

Female Gamers

Jennie — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:22:03 +0000

Jennie and Allison interview two “girl gamers” who became friends playing World of Warcraft. We discuss stereotypes about female gamers, advantages and disadvantages to being a female gamer, sexism in “nerd culture” and much more. Original air date: April 30, 2012.
Female gamers

Stay at Home Moms

Jennie — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:54:18 +0000

Allison interviews Robin Sommerville about being a stay-at-home mom. They discuss Sommerville’s choice to stay at home to raise her daughter, as well as some of the stereotypes and criticisms that stay-at-home moms face. Original air date: March 19, 2012.

Stay at Home Moms

The Man Crisis

Jennie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:22:21 +0000

Over the last 40 years, women’s advancements in education and the workplace have been massive. Today there are more women earning university degrees than men, girls are doing better in school than boys, women find it easier to get work than men, and 30% of Canadian wives now out-earn their husbands. What effect is all this change having on men? Jennie and Allison chat with their guest, Paul Kennett, about the so-called Man Crisis. Original air date: March 26, 2012.
The Man Crisis

Women in Comedy – Improv and Stand-up

Jennie — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:06:29 +0000

Jennie interviews two women working in the male-dominated comedy industry; Anne McMaster is an improv actor with the Improv Guild in Calgary, and Amanda Brooke Perrin is a stand up comedian from Calgary who is now working in Toronto. Topics of discussion include the claim that “women aren’t funny,” the success of the film Bridesmaids, the masculine nature of stand-up comedy, and much more. Original air date: March 12, 2012.
Women in Comedy – Improv and Stand-up

Interview with a Sex Toy Expert

allison — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:37:35 +0000

Jennie and Geea interview Tahnee from Calgary’s sex-positive boutique, A little More Interesting. They discuss how to pick the right toy, how toys can enhance sex and help women learn more about their sexuality, and how to avoid toys that contain harmful chemicals or phthalates. Original air date: February 20, 2012.

Interview with a Sex Toy Expert

Interview with Jennie Thunder on CJAM radio

Jennie — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:51:21 +0000

Jennie Thunder, one of the hosts of Yeah, What She Said, was recently in Windsor, Ontario to give a presentation for International Women’s Day. While in Windsor she was interviewed on the feminist radio program, Milk & Vodka, on CJAM 99.1 fm. In the interview Jennie talks about her passion for ad-busting and how she got involved in feminist radio. Original air date: March 5, 2012.
Jennie Thunder on CJAM radio

Making Changes Association

allison — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:50:41 +0000

Allison and Geea interview Lili Bunce, executive director of Making Changes Association, a non-profit organization that helps women transition into work by providing life skills training and work-appropriate clothing. Original air date: February 6, 2012

Making Changes Association

Homeless Women in Canada

Jennie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:05:57 +0000

Jennie and Allison interview Susan Scott, an authour and advocate for homeless women in Canada, and Cindy, a formerly homeless woman. A few years ago Susan wrote the book All Our Sisters: Stories of Homeless Women in Canada. The book inspired the first national conference on homelessness and women in 2011, and it also inspired a new housing project for low income women in Calgary. Topics discussed in this interview include reasons why women become and stay homeless, specific dangers and issues homeless women face, and the services and tools needed to help keep women off the streets.
Original air date: January 23, 2012

Homeless Women in Canada

Good Girls Marry Doctors

allison — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:12:32 +0000

Jennie and Allison interview Josephine Tsui, editor of “Good Girls Marry Doctors,” a project that highlights the experiences of Asian-Canadian and Asian-American women growing up in North America with Asian parents. They discuss culture, parental expectations and more. Original air date: December 19, 2011.

Good Girls Marry Doctors