Fandoms, Fanfic, & Fantasy: How We Remember Nostalgic Media

Welcome to STITCHLESS, a show that explores creativity in all its manifestations. Each episode, we chat with a diverse range of creatives about their art and streams of thinking. In today’s episode, we chat with Vaibhavi Hemasundar about her work as a writer, podcaster, and creative conversationalist. For more of Vaibhavi: email @[email protected], or check out her website: https://vaibhavihemasundar.wixsite.com/profile Intro music: “Terms of Motion,” by The Cliff Host: Anoushka D, Audio Editor: Lianna Amorusso, [email protected] Graphics and Social Media: Colleen Charcut, [email protected] Email us at [email protected], and follow us on @stitchpodcasts on instagram to stay updated!

Welcome to STITCHLESS, a show that explores creativity in all its manifestations. Each episode, we chat with a diverse range of creatives about their art and streams of thinking. In today’s episode, we chat with Dia Jane about her work as a musician and filmmaker.  For more of Dia: @diaprobably on instagram and @babybrainband on instagram  Intro music: “Terms of Motion,” by The Cliff Email us at [email protected], and follow us on @stitchpodcasts on instagram to stay updated!

Carly Witteman (Class of 2024, Associate Editor) and Vaibhavi Hemasundar (Class of 2023, Print Managing Editor) knew they shared a double major: Journalism and English Literature. Through a conversation in the Norris basement, the friends realized they have another thing in common: passionate sentiments about the male gaze. In this episode, Witteman and Hemasundar discuss the origins and definition of the male gaze, its relevance in pop culture (and culture in general) and how it has affected them personally. Grab some popcorn and get ready for some feminist theory, silly tangents, "Twilight" references, hyper-femininity rants, manic pixie dream girl analyses and more. 

CW: Mentions of sexual assault, addiction, abuse On this episode Yola and Libby talk about their new favourite show - Euphoria. They breakdown the storylines, fashion, cultural reception and more.   In keeping with our Academia Issue and 'shows set in schools' theme, Yola and Libby also discuss the triumphs and fails of the Gossip Girl reboot and The Sex Lives of College Girls. follow us here: @stitchfashion read all about us here: www.stitchfashion.com

On this NAKED segment, we talked to Jude Cramer! Jude is an up and coming entertainer and a fan favourite in the Chicago drag scene. When in drag, Jude answers to Karma 'ZaBitch. On this episode, Jude and Karma reflect on their relationships with the body and how being in and out of drag has influenced it. Keep up with Jude and Karma here: @heyjudecramer and @karma.zabitch  Follow us!  Instagram: @stitchfashion Website: www.stitchfashion.com

On this NAKED segment, we talked to Maia Spoto! Maia has dedicated almost all of her life to dance and has performed in numerous shows. Today, Maia reflects on what dancing has taught her about her body. Keep up with Maia here: @maiaspoto  Follow us!  Instagram: @stitchfashion Website: www.stitchfashion.com

On this NAKED segment, we talked to Becky Kamau! Becky is a celebrated athlete and has competed at the college, national and international level. Today, Becky reflects on what her swimming career has taught her about her body. Keep up with Becky here: @becky_kamau Follow us!  Instagram: @stitchfashion Website: www.stitchfashion.com

Linda, Libby, and Jayna discuss the media that got them through their tween years and reflect on how they found community through shared passions for films, TV shows, and books. 

On this segment, Carly talks about her favourite looks from the 2019 Met Gala!

On this NAKED segment, Molly talks microtrends, how they influence the fashion season cycle and the environment.  Tik Tok Molly referenced: https://www.tiktok.com/@ufodelaney/video/6957056429496749318