This is a very special episode - our very first episode recording in person, the three of us all together in the same place! We took the opportunity to talk about a mutual breakdown of our feelings on gender identity during this episode, and it's a very honest deep dive into the ways we connect and differ at this point along our journey. Please note that we talk about bodies, presentation, and dysmorphia at points throughout the episode, and that our experiences are very much our own and may not remotely apply to others who share the Nonbinary label.  If you want to hear the FULL cut of the mansplain minute recorded live, and other behind the scenes clips, please head to our Patreon at patreon.com/femsplained. 

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Gender, and Other Fairy Tales

In this episode Avalon recaps the feeling of the Lord of the Rings cinematic trilogy for them growing up. Avalon truly has to explain Lord of the Rings to Diana in this episode, but please don't worry, it does quickly devolve into the longest run of FMK this podcast has ever seen. At times, it may be sacrilege so approach this episode with caution. Please do check out our Patreon for some exclusive behind the scenes from editing this episode, and more on the way! Also please check out our friends at Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries wherever you find your podcasts!

War and Puberty - LOTR

Oops, Diana fell in love with dating sims, and now it's everyone's problem. Diana spoils most of Dream Daddy and Dungeon Boyfriend in this episode, so beware! But if this leads to Avalon playing either, it will all be worth it. Please join us on Patreon if you haven't already, for behind the scenes editing of the show, covers of the theme song, and more! And don't forget to give a listen to our friends at Asians Represent podcast, and if you have not already, please vote for them at the ENnie Awards!!!

Dating Sims - Where Everyone Can Be a Boyfriend

We are delighted to have the opportunity to chat with some of the members of Queer Arcana, a queer drag Dungeons & Dragons experience. We really got to speak about our love of fantasy, performing, and experimenting with identity through the lense of RPGs and performance. Please, please do yourself a favor and check out their show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/QueerArcana And if you love them as much as we did, please consider joining them on Patreon: www.patreon.com/DndqNL And of course please listen to our friends at the Broadswords everywhere you listen to podcasts!

Queer Arcana 101

In this episode, Avalon explains what Final Fantasy is to a bewildered Diana, who has never played any game in the series. Avalon focuses in on their favorite, game 10. Featuring a random honest heart-to-heart and a classic FMK.  Please come join us over on Patreon now to hear a ...special cover of the Femsplained theme song (or to just support us), and feel free to shout out who you'd like to see come and guest on Femsplained next by hitting us up on twitter!

Final Fantasy 10 Million

In this mutual episode, we take a big hop back to the last time we were truly happy, the Scholastic Book Fair. Which, thankfully, gave us a chance to talk about Animorphs again. Come on this memory lane trip, and also PLEASE check out our friends at Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries wherever you listen to podcasts!

Chasing the High of the Scholastic Book Fair

In this episode Diana tells Avalon the entire plot of Black Sails, a Starz original series prequel to the story Treasure Island. Featuring a long discussion about strip clubs v. burlesque, and a shockingly small amount about Muppet Treasure Island!

Black Sails, the Prequel to Muppet Treasure Island

In this episode, Avalon tells Diana about the tiny (but epic) fantasy series she grew up with (and is now revisiting) Redwall. Diana is pretty peeved that no one told her about it before now, frankly.    Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/femsplained and be sure to listen to the Broadswords podcast wherever you listen to podcasts

Redwall

In this episode Avalon and Diana revisit the last few topics including DS:9, Adventure Time, and Dragon Age, plus diving into a LOT of rants about Stardew Valley, Ross Rifles, and a fight about birth stones. This episode has been live on our Patreon page for a month already, so if you want behind the scenes episodes and content please consider subscribing at patreon.com/femsplained! 

Homework: Powered by Adult Beverages

This week we were joined by the amazing Brenda (aka @Snellbykay) to talk about Detective Conan. This was a totally new topic for us and we are super stoked to check out the show. Don't worry, we also went off-topic to chat about knitting, fanfiction, and what our Pokemon names would sound like!  Please check out Brenda's other podcasts here: Secret Histories of nerd Mysteries:  fictionalitea      For those who decide to watch Detective Conan after this episode, Brenda has a little CW: Warning for the first episode, there is a pretty graphic accident on a rollercoaster.  It is the most graphic scene in the show and Crunchyroll has the censored cut of it (I believe).  If the anime is too much, check out the movies Phantom of Baker Street (very scifi), or Countdown to Heaven (it's kinda like murder mystery die-hard).  They have a recap of the story at the beginning of every movie

Detective Conan with Brenda (Snellbykay)

A callback to our episode with the awesome Bee Zelda, Diana finally tells Avalon about one of her favorite short anime, Kino's Journey, an episodic slice of life series. Avalon is NOT mad that we never talked about it before.  Please give us a listen, join us on Patreon.com/femsplained, and be sure to check out our friends and fellow nerds at BeholdHER podcast!  

Kino's Journey/Kino no Tabi

This is a true episode of Femsplained in that the topic doesn't stay put for long. Avalon starts telling Diana about her favorite Manga series' from the late 90s and early 2000's, which quickly transitions into some swapping of embarrassing youth tales from that time. Give it a listen and let us know you answer to the important question - are you a Dave or are you a Buster?

The Early Aughts - Manga and High School Horror Stories

We are joined this week by the incredible Bee Zelda of The Broadswords (which you will hear a little bit about in the beginning of this episode - Link Here) who is so knowledgeable of the vast and growing world of indie ttrpgs. In this episode they talk and share experiences about emotional games, combat games, and their desire to "hold hands with another robot and punch the moon." (We share that desire, Bee).  Please give a listen and if you have not already - go follow Bee and the rest of the Broadswords! 

The Vast World of Indie TTRPGs with Bee Zelda

Diana felt some nostalgia this week and dove into SNICK, the "late" line up on Saturday nights for Nickelodeon fans in the 90s. Please come join us on Patreon for behind the scenes episodes and PLEASE listen to Asians Represent wherever podcasts are found. 

Vital Information about SNICK

This episode is live for all now, but has been available to Patreon subscribers for a whole month! In this homework episode, we revisit iHunt, Stardew Valley, LonelyGirl15, and our Disney PvP. Also, this is a very rare night-recording of Femsplained, so we are accompanied by some Adult Beverages while recording. To join in on Patreon and get exclusives, go to Patreon.com/femsplained.   

Homework: Punchy Energy

In this podcast, two long distance friends take turns teaching each other about their geeky interests and their queer, feminist experiences living in the world of nerd culture. Join us as we discuss nerd topics such as video games, tabletop gaming, anime, sci-fi, and fantasy as well as personal topics such as sexuality, growing up awkward, mental health, and our love for one another.

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