The Guilty Feminist 444. Edinburgh Previews with Bec Hill, Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Anastasiya Ador
Jul 28, 2025
This episode features Bec Hill, a whimsical Australian comedian known for her flip chart comedy, Alice Fraser, an award-winning writer and stand-up, Ria Lina, a comedian with a science background, and Anastasiya Ador, a Belarus-born performer exploring identity. The guests dive into humorous takes on modern dating dilemmas and gendered language. They reflect on absurd romance tropes, the importance of silliness in life, and share experiences navigating cultural complexities. Get ready for laughter and insightful anecdotes!
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Bec Hill's Divorce Journey
- Bec Hill shares her experience of amicable divorce and exploring bisexuality after 16 years of marriage.
- She humorously describes discovering new personal freedoms and challenges with vulnerability on stage.
Romance Novels' Cultural Power
- Alice Fraser explains the underestimated cultural and emotional value of romance novels.
- She reveals how these novels express sexuality and challenge common masculinity models.
Impacts of Reading Tastes
- Alice Fraser reveals how certain literary tastes can cause imposter syndrome despite genuine enjoyment.
- She notes many feel ashamed of enjoying less 'prestigious' genres like romance novels.
