Bitter Brown Femmes

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Two Chicanx queers run their mouths on social and political matters impacting marginalized communities today, with an emphasis on: LGBT, Latinx/Chicanx, and women's issues. Living by the motto: "Dismantling Sh!t While Talking Sh!t!"

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Bitter Brown Femmes is hosted by Cassandra Alicia (anfemwaves) and Rubén Angel (XoxoRubenAngel). Rubén also serves as producer, manager, and webmaster.

This is a queer feminist leftist podcast.

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Bitter Brown Femmes

Bitter Brown Femmes

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96 episodes

S3 Ep4: Minnesota Nice Means Whooping ICE

On this episode I talk about the situation in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Alex Pretti, the second amendment, TikTok being used as a tool for political suppression, Ilhan Omar being attacked, and how the democrats have been colluding with conservatives for decades to make all of this possible. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a dec...

S3 Ep3: We Keep Us Safe (Feat Lupe from We_Keep_Us_Safe_1312

On this episode I talk to Lupe us We_Keep_Us_Safe_1312 a Riverside based grassroots group dedicated to informing their community about ICE in their neighborhoods. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every mont...

S3 Ep2: Liberals can't melt ICE

In which I talk about Renee Good, Keith Porter, everything ICE is doing, and the democrats' inability and unwillingness to do anything about it. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for ...

S3 Ep1: Heated Rivalry Is The Only Thing Keeping Me Sane

In which Ruben talks about Heated Rivalry and modern US politics which are really scary (the military just invaded Venezuela) Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org ...

S2 Ep34: MAGA Minaj

We talk about Turning Point USA's recent place in pop culture, what the hell is wrong with Nicki Minaj, and the University of Oklahoma student who couldn't write a simple reading response so she got her Psychology teacher in trouble instead. This is also the season finale of season 2! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade...

45m • Dec 23, 2025

S2 Ep33: Trump Gives the Gluck Gluck 6000

We talk about all the crazy shenanigans happening in our government. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us ...

48m • Nov 25, 2025

S2 Ep32: Mamdani's America!

We talk all about Zohran Mamdani, the Federal Shutdown, Mexican politics, and Erika Kirk! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@...

1hr 5m • Nov 10, 2025

S2 Ep31: Disneyland Puts Queer Villains Back in the Closet

This week we talk about Disneyland's latest move to put villains in the vault, Zohran Mamdani's campaign, special elections, and more! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your schoo...

37m • Nov 04, 2025

S2 Ep30: No Kings? Okay... Now What?

We talk about the latest wave of political news. From the No Kings protests to the ceasefire and the leak of the young republican group chats. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for yo...

43m • Oct 21, 2025

S2 Ep29: The Cult of Swifties and other Tales of Fascism

We talk about Taylor Swift for quite some time then get down to business on subject like ICE and other far-right violence as of late.

1hr 10m • Oct 07, 2025

S2 Ep28: Living in "Hell" (Portland, Oregon)

We talk about a lot in a really short time: ICE and the National Guard in Portland, TikTok's latest scandal, Kamala Harris' book tour, and much more. So keep up! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month...

50m • Sep 30, 2025

S2 Ep27: The Five Stages of Grift

We're here with a new episode talking about all the crazy shit that has come out of the Charlie Kirk situation (and we're not just talking about his neck) Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Bo...

57m • Sep 23, 2025

S2 Ep26: Gang Violence

We talk about Charlie Kirk Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us on IG: instagram.com/bitterbrownfemmes Twi...

1hr 42m • Sep 16, 2025

S2 Ep25: Department of Bore

On this episode we talk about all the wild stuff the government has been up to as of late Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@...

37m • Sep 09, 2025

S2 Ep24: Families Can Be Revolutionary

In which we talk about the left's recent discourse about anti-natalism (the belief that having children is morally wrong). Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org eve...

51m • Sep 01, 2025

S2 Ep23: "Poor" Men

We talk about the discourse around dating "poor" men, as well as the Ethel Cain vs Lana Del Rey drama. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitte...

39m • Aug 19, 2025

S2 Ep22: SuperWoke

We talk about Superman, Jamie Lee Curtis' PR campaign, the National Guard overtaking DC, and recent attacks on same-sex marriage and g*y s*x! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for you...

35m • Aug 11, 2025

S2 Ep21: "Good Genes" and Bad Internet

We talk Sydney Sweeney's "good genes," and the government's ongoing efforts to censor all public access media, starting with the internet. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your s...

38m • Aug 04, 2025

S2 Ep20: Ozzy Osbourne Being Reborn As Trisha Paytas Child & Other Recession Indicators

We talk about gen z not having hoe phases, Ozzy Osbourne, Trump's attack on homeless and disabled people, and other recession indicators. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your sc...

41m • Jul 28, 2025

S2 Ep19: Whatever Happened to Vote Blue No Matter Who Ey?

We talk about how Zohran Mamdani isn't getting the "Vote Blue No Matter Who" treatment that dems seem to always force on us; how Grok went on a crazy rampage, and recent floods in Texas. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a ...

28m • Jul 22, 2025

S2 Ep18: Dems the Break

Let's talk about Zohran and the Democrats... Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $1 gets access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes!! $10+ supporters get a bonus episode every month!!! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us on IG: instagram.com/bit...

33m • Jun 30, 2025

S2 Ep17: Whirlwind Three

This one is about protests that are really parades, as well as the US getting involved in other people's business as always. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes For as little as $1 you can get access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes! $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! Book us for ...

45m • Jun 24, 2025

S2 Ep16: Ch!nga la M!gra

On this episode we talk about the efforts to kick ICE out of LA. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes For as little as $1 you can get access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes! $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail...

52m • Jun 10, 2025

S2 Ep15: Colonialism & Stitch

On this episode we talk about a looot! Lilo & Stitch and colonialism, child labor & the pro-choice movement, as well as whack rock stars. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes For as little as $1 you can get access to almost a decade of archived content! $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes! $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! ...

56m • Jun 02, 2025

S2 Ep14: Remember Memorial Day?

On this episode we talk about way too many things. But mainly freedom of speech kinda? Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! There's tiers as low as $1 which all grant you access to almost a decade of archived content! Book us for your school or org event...

48m • May 27, 2025

S2 Ep13: Joe Biden's Pro-state

On this episode we talk about a lot! Including Joe Biden's pro-state! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! There's tiers as low as $1 which all grant you access to almost a decade of archived content! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitt...

41m • May 19, 2025

S2 Ep12: Not About Cinco de Mayo

Although this episode was shot and directed and published on Cinco de Mayo... it is not in fact about Cinco de Mayo. We regret to mislead all Cinco de Mayo fans. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! There's tiers as low as $1 which all grant you access to...

40m • May 06, 2025

S2 Ep11: El Salvador & the US (feat Daniel Alvarenga)

On this episode we talk about all things El Salvador with friend of the pod, Daniel Alvarenga. Follow Daniel on Substack: https://substack.com/@danielalvarenga Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterb...

1hr 14m • Apr 22, 2025

S2 Ep10: Space? In this economy?!

On this episode we talk about Jeff Bezos sending Katy Perry & company to space for exactly 5 minutes, the proposed SAVE act, and Cory Booker's little show. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownf...

34m • Apr 15, 2025

S2 Ep9: S2E9 Girl, the tariffs...

We talk about the tariffs girl... plus flash mobs and Chappell Roan's comments on motherhood. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us on IG: instagram.com/bitterbrownfem...

1hr 2m • Apr 08, 2025

S2 Ep8: S2E8 Everything's in Retrograde

On this episode we talk about ugly AI art, w@r crime group chats, and Rachel Zegler standing on business! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes, $10 supporters get a bonus episode every month! Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us on IG: instagram.com/bi...

52m • Apr 01, 2025

S2 Ep7: You can't do that, it's unconstitutional!

On this episode we talk about trump's unconstitutional detainment and deportation of activists as well as his illegal deportation of Venezuelans. Plus other things! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes. Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us on IG: insta...

45m • Mar 24, 2025

S2 Ep6: Let's Get Physical?

In this episode we talk about recent discourse about fitness in online leftist spaces. We also talk about International Working Women's Day. Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes. Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us on IG: instagram.com/bitterbrownfemm...

49m • Mar 11, 2025

S2 Ep5: Emilia Bad Press

We talk Oscars, Ukraine, and Cassandra's new IG blog about anti-capitalist parenting! Support this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of all new episodes. Book us for your school or org event by emailing bitterbrownfemmes@gmail.com Follow us on IG: instagram.com/bitterbrownfemmes Twitter: twitter.com/bitterBfemmes

1hr 2m • Mar 03, 2025

S2 Ep4: FEM (F*ck El0n Mu$k)

In this episode we talk about how trump is defunding SNAP benefits for people in need and how we should stop pocket watching our (fellow) poor people and start hating on El0n Mu$k more!! Support this podcast at Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes $5+ supporters get video versions of this pod!

52m • Feb 25, 2025

S2 Ep3: Shitcanismo 102

In this episode we talk about the legacy of Mexican artists such as Paquita la del Barrio and Vicente Fernandez, the problems with "Concha Empowerment" and Chicanismo, as well as cis complacency with attacks on Trans rights. Support the continued production of this podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! $5+ get a video version of every episode! More at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes

1hr • Feb 18, 2025

S2 Ep2: Superbowl 2025 I guess?

Join us as we talk about the 2025 Superbowl, corny Latinx/Chicanx awakenings, and turning anger into something productive. Support continued production of this podcast at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes

47m • Feb 10, 2025

We're Doing It Live! // Season Two Episode One

We're back! New format. No Edits. Let's goooo!!! We talk Trump's first weeks in office and the Grammys! Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/bitterbrownfemes

34m • Feb 04, 2025

Episode Sixty // The Beginning

The time has come my loves. All good things must come to an end. After 5 years this episode will mark the end... yes we have decided that it is indeed time to move on... from season one! Welcome to our official season one finale lmao We talk about lessons learned, our current realities, and the future. Tune in! To support this podcast and get rewards, such as our archive of livestreams and ext...

1hr 10m • Jul 29, 2022

Episode Fifty-Nine // Live from UCSB (Virtually)

Join us for our first live episode in a while! Our first episode in a while period lol (our bad!). We filmed a live episode for UCSB's virtual conference: Social Justice Conference (SJCON). We talked about how politics have changed amidst the ever present virus, how communities should organize to deal with abusers, and the obstacles to being leftist Latinx podcasters.

1hr 5m • Mar 28, 2022

Episode Fifty-Eight // Everybody Should Get One

This episode is all about ab-rtions. (can't say the actual word or we'll get hidden by the powers that be) This episode in particular is 20 mins longer for $5 patrons! Support us on Patreon for this and other rewards. More info at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes (http://patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes) Book us for your online school or org event! http://bitterbrownfemmespodcast.com/bookings To...

1hr 26m • Nov 24, 2021

Fifty-Seven // Abort the Gala

We get goofy about abortion and serious about performative fashion. Filled with contradictions are we! This episode in particular is 15 mins longer for $5 patrons! Support us on Patreon for this and other rewards. More info at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes (http://patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes) Book us for your online school or org event! http://bitterbrownfemmespodcast.com/bookings To supp...

1hr 2m • Sep 23, 2021

Episode Fifty-Six // LGBT Wrath Month

In one of our funnest episodes yet, we talk about all the things that piss us off about Pride month. This episode in particular is 20 mins longer for $5 patrons and includes the sections about what we're currently reading! More info at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes (http://patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes) Book us for your online school or org event! http://bitterbrownfemmespodcast.com/bookings...

59m • Jul 28, 2021

Episode Fifty-Five // Free Palestine (Feat Palestinian Activist: Alexis)

Gather round! As we talk all about Palestine with Alexis, a local El Paso Palestinian/Mexican reproductive rights activist. For tangible ways to help, you can start by looking into the BDS list: https://bdsmovement.net/get-involved/what-to-boycott To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams and extended episodes support us on Patreon for as little as $1. For mor...

1hr 16m • Jul 01, 2021

Episode Fifty-Four // Feat. Ariana Brown

Join us as we talk to poet, writer, educator, and performer Ariana Brown about her new book We Are Owed. We talk about gender, the need to abolish Latinidad and often oppressive Chicanx Studies, Blackness, Texas history, and much more! You can pre-order her book here: https://www.grieveland.com/store/p14/weareowed.html To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams...

1hr 9m • Jun 17, 2021

Episode Fifty-Three // No Peace

On this episode we talk about the Derek Chauvin trial and how the definition of accountability is not the one liberals are currently pushing. We also talk about the violence of the foster care system as an extension of the carceral system. And we introduce a new segment where we talk about the things we've been reading lately. To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of liv...

1hr 10m • May 14, 2021

Episode Fifty-Two // Call Me Anime

On this episode we talk about Sacramento nerds becoming Super Spreaders, the christian outrage surrounding pop music, and how liberalism in LA is pushing homeless people out of their communities. To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams, extended episodes, and horoscopes, support us on Patreon for as little as $1. For more info, visit: Patreon.com/BitterBrown...

1hr 12m • Apr 07, 2021

Episode Fifty-One // [Redacted] It All DOWN!!!

We talk about how Texas' latest catastrophe is a result of capitalism and environmental racism. We also talk about abolition, grief, and the death of Ruben's father. To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams, extended episodes, and horoscopes, support us on Patreon for as little as $1. For more info, visit: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes Book us for your online...

1hr 32m • Feb 28, 2021

Episode Fifty // Let's Get LOUUUUD!

Join us as we talk about Biden's first weeks as president, as well as our personal thoughts on the vaccine, and our complete loss as to what the stock market means lol To support this podcast and get rewards such as our archive of livestreams, extended episodes, and horoscopes, support us on Patreon for as little as $1. For more info, visit: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes Book us for your onli...

1hr 6m • Feb 12, 2021

Episode Forty-Nine // Meemaw, Gird Your Loins!!

yt ppl stormed the capitol... on Dia de los Reyes Magos! So let's talk about it. To support this podcast and get past extended episodes as well as other treats, such as livestreams and horoscopes, support us on Patreon at: Patreon.com/BitterBrownFemmes Book us for your online school or org event! http://bitterbrownfemmespodcast.com/bookings Remember that Planned Parenthood is now taking appo...

1hr 1m • Jan 19, 2021

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