Biting the Hand

9. Velvet Goldmine (1998)

In this episode, we journey back to the 70s, 80s, and 90s to discover the fantasy glam-rock biopic Velvet Goldmine. We talk about the history and political climate of the 70s and 80s regarding glam, the enigma of Kurt Cobain, and try to pretend we know about Oscar Wild. But, there is something else you didn't expect under all that glitter; fascism. Support us on Comradery [https://comradery.co/bitingthehand] Give to Lambert House [https://www.lamberthouse.org/giving] Playlist: Velvet Goldmine - David Bowie Rock and Roll Part II - Gary Glitter Chance Meeting - Bryan Ferry Super Paradise - Romy Haag Needle In The Camel's Eye - Brian Eno Mr. Soft - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Life on Mars - Mick Ronson Criminal World - Metro Total Eclipse -Klaus Nomi My Unclean - Ewan Mcgregor The Man Who Sold The World - Nirvana Space Clown - Jobriath Additional film sound clips from The Linguini Incident and Fitzcarraldo

8. Lady Gaga's The Fame Part 2

Our episode on Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame was so long that we had to break it up into two parts. In our SECOND episode, we break down the tracklist of The Fame. We discuss our personal relationships to the album as well as; Gaga's artistic subversion of fame and pop culture, the complicated relationships of queerness in regards to celebrity, and what the heck was up with Gaga's purple teacup. Support us on Comradery [https://comradery.co/bitingthehand]!

7. Lady Gaga's The Fame Part 1

We discuss Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame. In this first episode, we address the context of the cultural landscape surrounding The Fame. Then, we dig deep into pop culture and bring up the media uproar of paparazzi in regards to the fame culture of celebrities just before the 2008 financial crisis. Support us on Comradery [We discuss Lady Gaga's debut album The Fame. In this first episode, we address the context of the cultural landscape surrounding The Fame. We dig deep into pop culture and bring up the media uproar of paparazzi in regards to the fame culture of celebrities just before the 2008 financial crisis. ]!

6. MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)

We are so glad to be back! In this episode, Julia and Nax discuss Lil Nas X's MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) in relation to queer theology and why his provoking devil imagery upsets right-wing media. Support us on Comradery! [https://comradery.co/bitingthehand] Mutual Aid mentioned: Central Jersey DSA Mutual Aid [https://www.communityvs.org/resources-database/central-jersey-dsa-mutual-aid] 912 Mutual Aid Fund [https://www.912maf.com/] WA-BLOC [https://www.wa-bloc.org/]

BLM ACAB 2020

In this bonus episode, we discuss racism and the present rise of fascism in the United States. Support us on Comradery [https://comradery.co/bitingthehand]!