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Caitlin Durante

Co-host of The Bechdel Cast podcast, offering an intersectional feminist perspective on movies and media. Known for her extensive analysis of Titanic and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Top 5 podcasts with Caitlin Durante

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Oct 23, 2018 • 1h 3min

Part One: How L. Ron Hubbard Lied His Way to Godhood

Lafayette Ron Hubbard was a living monument to how much a tall white guy can achieve by lying, without pause, for seventy straight years. In Episode 27, Robert is joined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) and they discuss the wild life of the found of Scientology.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 25, 2018 • 57min

Part Three: L. Ron Hubbard's High Sea Adventures With His Private Cult Navy

In Part Three of our Series on L. Ron Hubbard, Robert is joined again by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) to discuss how L. Ron Hubbard spent 99% of his waking hours making up insane lies and died worth $600 million. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 15min

Part One: The Surrealists Were Even Cooler Than You Thought

Caitlin Durante, queer, antifascist artist, discusses the queer, antifascist artists of the surrealist movement who aimed to overthrow the world order. They explore the shift from communism to anarchism, the persecution faced by lesbian and non-binary artists during the Nazi occupation, and the influence of surrealists on camouflage techniques and fake armies in World War II.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 6min

The Cult of Leonardo DiCaprio

Caitlin Durante, co-host of The Bechdel Cast, dives into the complex mythology of Leonardo DiCaprio, exploring his cult-like celebrity status. They discuss his iconic film roles, the peculiar habits of his inner circle, and the contradictions in his environmental activism. The conversation touches on the nuances of celebrity worship, the dynamics of his romantic relationships, and the societal implications of his enduring popularity. Listeners are invited to reflect on the fine line between fandom and cult behavior, all while indulging in nostalgia for Titanic.
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Jan 12, 2025 • 1h

Weekly Zeitgeist 353 (Best of 1/6/2025-1/10/2025)

Caitlin Durante, a witty writer and stand-up comedian known for co-hosting the Bechdelcast, joins the discussion. They delve into the intricate relationships in Severance Season 2 and share hilarious tales from a holiday white elephant party. The conversation takes a quirky turn as they explore L.A.'s unpredictable weather and critique public services, discussing the absurdity of funding disparities amid climate disasters. They also analyze cultural representation in films like Spider-Man and humorously speculate on the future of sex robots. The episode wraps up with light-hearted banter and listener appreciation.