01.07 The One Where They Popularized a Super Problematic Term

Siblings Emilie and Quinn host What The Phalange?!, a queer feminist look back at the cultural monolith that is *Friends*. Their dynamic is the heart of this podcast; Emilie (she/her) and Quinn (they/them) approach the show from a place of genuine affection, but also with the critical lenses their identities and experiences demand. You’ll hear them revel in the iconic 90s fashion and dissect the complicated, often messy relationships that defined the series. More importantly, they tackle the show's enduring legacy by directly confronting its problematic jokes and outdated norms, asking what this sitcom says about the era it defined and what we’ve carried forward. Each episode of their podcast is a deep dive into a single installment of the TV show, blending nostalgia with thoughtful critique. As they record, they’re also openly figuring out the rhythms of audio creation, making the process part of the conversation. It’s a space where fandom isn’t about uncritical praise, but about engaging deeply with the media that shaped us, laughing along the way.