In Episode 46 I invited Professor Alison Staudinger over to discuss her pick, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. Alison is an Associate Professor at UWGB and teaches Freedom and Democracy Studies as well as Women and Gender Studies. We also discussed Ted Bundy and America's fascination with serial killers, how it's never ever going to stop snowing here, and Alisons' new book-Gender in the Political Science Classroom. We also deliberated the significance of the cat, which personally hit home for me as I spend a lot of time thinking about my cat. Enjoy! And check out Alison's book here: http://www.iupress.indiana.edu/product_info.php?products_id=809189

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Episode 46 A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night with Alison Staudinger

In Episode 45 I'm joined by Milwaukee comedian Kaitlin McCarthy to discuss Hereditary. This is one of my favorite new movies, be warned we go full spoilers! We discussed using comedy as a tool to explore dark personal issues and how powerful that can be ....and sometimes alienating. We also discussed how comedy can be a community to turn to when those larger issues hit. In addition to working on the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Kaitlin also produces one of my favorite shows, Subjective: A Comedic Showing The second Friday of every month in Milwaukee Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/SubjectiveAComedicShowing/?ref=br_rs And follow her on twitter at: @The_Kaits_Meow

Episode 45 Hereditary with Kaitlin McCarthy

In Episode 44 I'm joined by Austin's own Austin Smartt! She's a hilarious comic and hosts the podcast Gender Fluids with Arielle Norman (another Austin comic to watch for sure). In September of 2018 we were both on the Altercation Comedy Festival so I took the opportunity to talk to her about one of her favorite movies, Raw. We also talked about Austin growing up in small town Texas, bad parenting, and sisterhood. Enjoy and be sure to check out Austin's podcast! Twitter & Insta - @austinissmartt Website- austinsmartt.com Gender Fluids on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gender-fluids/id1294948276?mt=2

Episode 44: Raw with Austin Smartt

Episode 43 is a celebration of all things Fargo! I was opening for JT Habersaat at the Cellar in Fargo, North Dakota and we got a chance to check out the new film Lizzie at the beautiful Fargo theater. We also got to go see the original wood chipper from the movie Fargo and stuff our faces on pizza and German food. Fargo-you're amazing. In addition to the movie we also discussed our haunted hotel, rock and roll werewolves, domestic work and more! Enjoy!

Episode 43 Lizzie with JT Habersaat (Live from Fargo!)

In Episode 42 of Bloody Mary Podcast with Genevieve Rice and I discussing The Shining! Genevieve is the producer of Bird City Comedy Festival, host of Tastebuddies podcast, and one of my favorite people! We also discussed creepy twins, deadmalls.com, the question of “can people change,” and more—enjoy!

Episode 42: The Shining with Genevieve Rice

In Episode 41 I got to sit down with Madison's own Cynthia Marie. Cynthia is a stand up comedian and a regular at the Club on State. Originally from Philly, Cynthia is a driving force behind Madison Comedy Week, a debut comedy festival out of Madison in 2018. This is one of my favorite movies, a pivotal point in comedy meeting horror, and it was a delight to talk about it with Cynthia. Check out more about Cynthia here https://www.cynthiacasebere.com/

Episode 41 Cabin in the Woods with Cynthia Marie

In Episode 40 Kristin sat down with long time friend and creator of the famed dance party Pants Off Dance Off, Claire Dactyl. Claire is a DJ, record store guru, and Kristin's Super Club sister. The two discussed "performing as human" and how hard that can be, how much Ripley made an impression on them growing up, and the importance of Jones the cat. Enjoy!

Episode 40: Alien with Claire Dactyl

Episode 39 of Bloody Mary features Kristin Lytie talking about XX with Holly Trasti. Holly is a Green Bay guitar god of Holly and the Nice Lions. She is also a teacher, record store aficionado, and all around awesome person. Check out her band here: https://www.facebook.com/hollyandthenicelions/

Episode 39 XX with Holly Trasti

Episode 38 was recorded in Toronto with comedian Nour Hadidi! Kristin and Nour discussed I Know What You Did Last Summer and important issues of life like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, doing comedy for international audiences, and the age old battle of brunettes vs. blondes! Nour is a hilarious comic whose writing can be seen on CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes and the Comedy Network's The Beaverton. Check out more about her here: https://nourhadidi.com/ Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @NourHadidi And go see her live in Toronto!

Episode 38 I Know What You Did Last Summer with Nour Hadidi

In Episode 36 Chicago comedian and storyteller, Carly Ballerini was on to discuss Rosemary's Baby with Bloody Mary host Kristin Lytie. The two also discussed growing up in Wisconsin, witchy baked goods, and the attack on women's agency of their own health. Enjoy! My friend Emma Johnson's Article that we discussed: It's Time To Talk About Transphobia in Horror Movies https://www.horrorsociety.com/2017/11/25/time-talk-transphobia-horror-films/ Carly's Website: https://www.carlyballerini.com/

Episode 36 Rosemary's Baby with Carly Ballerini

In Episode 35 Sonal Aggarwal, world traveler and Chicago based comedian, sat down to talk about The Descent with your host Kristin Lytie. The two quickly realized it was not quite the film they remembered loving as young women. However in that moment Sonal stressed her fondness of remembering the first time she viewed The Descent. She also explored her ability to appreciate things she doesn't like and value the artistic labor that went into them, even the worst head crushing scene. She's zen as fuck if you hadn't noticed. Within this film there is are very strong themes of hurtful competition among women, women being brutalized for standing up to power, and women also being brutalized for ..being funny? And ladies, don't forget to apologize! Sonal also shared stories of her own spelunking which made Kristin deeply uncomfortable. You may have seen Sonal in the movie, Signature Move: Signaturemovemovie.com Or in the web series, Code Switched: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/code-switched-an-original-series-diversity#/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razor_bliss/

Episode 35 The Descent with Sonal Aggarwal

Check out Episode 34 of Bloody Mary featuring Chicago comics Deanna Ortiz and Kristin Lytie discussing The Strangers. Deanna is a cast member of the Lincoln Lodge, produces the The Two Hour Comedy Hour, and is terrified of horror movies. Luckily she overcame that fear to discuss her long time favorite horror movie, The Strangers. The two discussed the main characters' relationship, how bad Liv Tyler is at hiding, and their personal tactics for making sure no one's in their house. Follow her on twitter: @deannaortiz_ See her perform at the Lincoln Lodge: www.thelincolnlodge.com

Episode 34 The Strangers with Deanna Ortiz

In Episode 33 Jen Larson of the bands Swimsuit Addition and Beastii, creator of the card game Douchebag CEO, and Chicago Public School teacher joined me to talk about Pet Sematary 1 and 2.... well more so part 1. We discussed toxic relationships, the characters inability to face honest conflict resolution, and the eternal hell Pascow must face having to wear jogging shorts for all eternity. Jen's Bands: https://beastii.bandcamp.com/ https://swimsuitaddition.bandcamp.com/ Jen's Card Game Douchebag CEO: http://www.disappearingmedia.com/douchebag-ceo.html Jen's Website: http://www.disappearingmedia.com/

Episode 33: Pet Sematary with Jen Larson

In Episode 32 I'm joined by Mariana Karampelas to discuss this 90's throwback, The Craft. Mariana is a lawyer, a bike enthusiast, and a genuine Chicago treasure. I had originally remembered this film to be an empowering tale of female teenage friendship and upon going back to re-watch it, realized just how horribly wrong I was. Mariana and I also discussed her experience growing up in a family of first generation Greek immigrants, the importance of a slow-mo squad role, and how cool we both were in high school. Spoiler-we were VERY cool. Here's the articles we discussed: http://www.graveyardshiftsisters.com/2016/11/20-years-of-craft-why-we-needed-more-of.html http://www.maskmagazine.com/the-body-issue/style/not-that-innocent Check out Mariana's bike gang The Stabettes! http://stabettes.com/

Episode 32 The Craft with Mariana Karampelas

Happy Halloween--It's Episode 31 on October 31st! Holly Krig, Chicago activist and mother of Soph, stopped in to talk about the Exorcist. Be it anti-eviction work, abolitionism, or coordinating rides for children to see their incarcerated parents Holly is there fighting for the dignity of all people. The two chatted about growing up in Wisconsin, Dark Shadows making a lasting impression on them, and Holly discussed how she saw the Exorcist as a metaphor for restorative justice. Oh and Father Karras! Holly is the director of Moms United https://www.facebook.com/MomsUnitedChi/ Follow Moms United on Twitter: @MomsUnitedChi And follow her on Twitter @holidarity

Episode 31: The Exorcist with Holly Krig

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