Lydia and Thomas from 'Where There's Woke' join for an atheist review of Lady Ballers, a movie with grown men yelling slurs. They critique its lack of sports and comedy, discuss controversial movies, and talk about creating controversy. The hosts engage in comedic banter, critique movie scenes, discuss fitness apps, and analyze problematic elements in movies. They question unrealistic basketball scenes, gender roles in film, and the rejection of transgender identity. The episode ends with debunking insane lies and research rabbit holes.
The podcast episode explores themes of gender identity and societal acceptance through the story of a trans woman competing in a race and facing controversy.
The movie depicted in the podcast highlights the absurdity of the situation by infantilizing women's sports and symbolizing women's power through a little girl getting injured.
The coach's transformation and questioning of his beliefs about trans identities is discussed, along with the flawed arguments against trans inclusivity portrayed in the movie.
The lack of a coherent message or meaningful conclusion in the film is criticized as a major flaw.
The comedic presence of Ted Cruz as a spectator at the game adds a humorous element and satirical commentary to the story.
Deep dives
Coach Rob reconnects with his old athlete, Alex
Coach Rob reconnects with Alex, one of his former athletes from his glory days as a basketball coach. They reminisce about their past and discuss the current state of sports.
Coach Rob takes on a job at a drag bar
Coach Rob, in need of a job, takes on a job at a drag bar where all the servers are men in drag. He realizes he needs to adapt to his new environment and start coaching a different sport.
Alex competes as a trans woman
Alex decides to compete in a race as a trans woman, facing controversy and criticism from those who question his eligibility. Despite the challenges, he remains determined to prove himself as an athlete.
Coach Rob forms a basketball team for the global games
Inspired by Alex's success, Coach Rob gathers his former high school basketball teammates and forms a basketball team to compete in the global games. They aim to showcase their skills and make a statement in the world of sports.
The team dominates in their first game
The Lady Ballers easily win their first game in the tournament, showcasing their superiority over the women's team through physical domination and comedic moments.
Ted Cruz makes a cameo
Ted Cruz briefly appears in the movie as a spectator at the game, adding a humorous element to the story and creating a satirical commentary on his own public persona.
Conflicting thoughts on transgender participation
The ex-wife expresses her concerns about the team's participation as trans women, sparking a discussion about gender identity and societal acceptance. The daughter also reveals her desire to be a boy, highlighting the complex nature of gender identity.
The team struggles in their final game
In the final game, the Lady Ballers find themselves losing their competitive edge as they start questioning their participation. This reflects the internal conflicts and moral dilemmas they face as the tournament progresses.
The team faces a formidable opponent in the finals
In the podcast episode, the team is depicted as being at a disadvantage in the basketball finals. They struggle against their opponents, who are a group of men pretending to be trans women. The team loses by only a few points, but they are shown helping the opposing team score baskets when a little girl from their team gets injured. The focus of this segment is on the absurdity of the situation, with the movie infantilizing women's sports and portraying the little girl as a symbol of women's power.
The coach's transformation and flawed arguments against trans inclusivity
Another key point discussed in the podcast episode is the coach's transformation, as he learns about the realities of trans identities and begins to question his own beliefs. However, his journey is marred by flawed arguments against trans inclusivity, perpetuating harmful stereotypes. The podcast episode criticizes how the movie attempts to dismiss trans identities and portrays Jordan Peterson in a negative light. The lack of a coherent message or meaningful conclusion is also highlighted as a major flaw in the film.
This week, Lydia and Thomas from the "Where There's Woke" podcast join us for an atheist review of Lady Ballers. It's the story of a bunch of grown men yelling slurs in hopes of getting a rise out of others. It's "Too Many 10 Year Old Boys on This Server: The Movie."
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