If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Come fujo out with two lesbians as we take on pop culture and media analysis. Join us for weekly episodes where we act like 10+ years on Tumblr dot com means we know better than actual writers and directors. Hosted by Morgan Carson and Isabelle Tarran.
Episodes
- Checking Into The Pitt
This episode reviews the second season of a popular medical drama, exploring whether it met the standards set by its first season and identifying potential creative shortcomings.
- Revisiting Love, Simon
This episode revisits the movie "Love, Simon" eight years after its release. The hosts discuss the film's impact on queer lives and whether it met expectations.
- We Just Graduated From Heartbreak High
This episode of If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This discusses the Heartbreak High season 1 finale, focusing on Malakai's storyline which involves police brutality. The hosts also discuss mental health, trauma, and relationship drama amo…
- Getting Ready To Leave Heartbreak High
The hosts discuss the final moments of the graduating class at Hartley High during their senior year. They mention drama and attempt Australian accents.
- RPF, Larry Stylinson, & Parasociality
This episode delves into the topic of real person fiction (RPF), with Larry Stylinson serving as a central example. It examines the complexities of fandom culture, ethical considerations of RPF, and the podcast hosts' perspective on celebr…
- In Defense of Lesbian Francesca Bridgerton
This episode of 'If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This' discusses lesbian characters in the Bridgerton series. It includes a content warning for discussions of corrective rape.
- Keeping Up With The Bridgertons
This episode discusses Benedict Bridgerton's queerness and the characterization of Eloise in Season 4 of Bridgerton.
- PLL: Pretty Little Lesbians
This episode of If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This discusses the series Pretty Little Liars, examining problematic elements and the show's queer representation. Content warnings include discussions of grooming, rape, transphobia, lesbo…
- All Vampires are Gay, Even in Twilight
This episode continues a discussion of the Twilight series, focusing on Bella Swan's sexuality and comparing the films to the books. It also playfully considers the idea of a lesbian interpretation of the character Edward.
- Stephenie Meyer is a Weirdo (Twilight & Mormonism)
This episode discusses the controversial idea that the "Twilight" series is strange, examining how Mormon beliefs, racism, and misogyny may have influenced author Stephenie Meyer.
- What the Trolls Trilogy Can Teach Us About Society
This episode of If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This focuses on the Trolls trilogy, with hosts Morgan and Izzy discussing how the films harmonize music and comedy to offer insights into society.
- Psych: Friendship Is Magic
Shawn and Gus are discussed by the hosts of "If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This" podcast in an episode dedicated to the TV show Psych.
- We Have More To Say About Psych
In part two of their "Psych" episodes, the hosts discuss queercoding, copaganda, and their favorite episodes of the show. They also share ideas for a potential future movie.
- Everything Wrong With Stranger Things 5
This episode reviews Stranger Things 5, analyzing its racist and misogynistic tropes and suggesting alternative plot directions. A content warning is issued for a discussion of suicide.
- Is Stranger Things Homophobic?
Morgan and Izzy discuss the portrayal of queerness in Stranger Things Season Five, exploring topics like Byler, Ronance, and the romantic fate of Steve Harrington.
- Our Shane Hollander Bias (We Still Love Heated Rivalry)
This episode of 'If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This' discusses biases related to 'Heated Rivalry', specifically mentioning Ilya Rozanov, and commends Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie.
- We LOVE Heated Rivalry
The first episode of "If We’re Related, Don’t Listen To This" features Izzy and Morgan discussing the popular series "Heated Rivalry." They share their analysis and enthusiasm for the show.