Category: Entertainment

Is Taylor Swift Actually the Root of All Evil?

By Hannah Strader
Art by Kelcie McKenney & Maddy Best

Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t believe in billionaires.

You don’t become a billionaire without having been under-generous to the people who have worked menial jobs even harder and for less income. Has she paid unprecedented bonuses to her staff? Absolutely. Has she boosted local economies and brought smiles to the faces of children? Also yes.

Has she inherited millions of dollars in blood money from emerald mining, exploded rockets in the sky that impact local neighborhoods, planned a $68.3 million dollar “fair” using taxpayer money, implemented AI to lower literacy rates, or constructed data centers across the nation that are causing skyrocketing electricity bills and non-potable water for everyday Americans? 

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Lesbian, sapphic, and dyke culture on The Lesbian Peep Show with Erin Brown

By Sophia-Joelle McDowell

Erin Brown is a lesbian influencer and advocate for queer culture. Her podcast The Lesbian Peep Show covers all things lesbian, sapphic, and dyke culture—from queer history and identity development to body politics, relationships, and more. Along with her podcast, she also created The Sapphic Syllabus archive to preserve and promote lesbian narratives and histories. We spoke about the pod, authentic expression, activism, and everything in between.  

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Filmmaker Sav Rodgers, Director of Chasing Chasing Amy, is Back and Working on a New Film

By Shelby Faulkner

Director Sav Rodgers is working on a new film, and he’s teaming up with some amazing folks in the film industry—and you—to make it a reality.

Sav is best known for his acclaimed documentary Chasing Chasing Amy—a deeply moving film that explores the impact of Kevin Smith’s 1997 comedy Chasing Amy on the LGBTQ+ community and, more importantly, Sav’s exploration of his own identity as he processes this film’s role in his own coming out and transition.

Pancake Skank, his new comedy short, promises to be a surreal film that celebrates queer people and the fun of cinema.

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Catch Us at The Dub: Kansas City’s Brand New Women’s Sports Bar

By Sophia-Joelle McDowell
Photos by Whitney Young

When the CPKC Stadium opened at Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City last year, it was the first professional women’s sports stadium in the United States to open to the public. Welcome to teal town, baby! As Kansas Citians, we couldn’t be prouder to cheer on the KC Current—and women’s sports news in the metro keeps getting better.

Downtown Kansas City is getting something you may not have realized was missing: a sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. Rachel Glenn and Monica Brady, partners in business and in life, are the masterminds behind The Dub. We spoke with them about the exciting new spot heading our way. Get excited Kansas City! 

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Get Comfy, It’s Cozy Game Season

By The Catcall Team

We’ve got nothing against intense video games with lots of action and noise, but sometimes the moment calls for something a little more relaxing. Cozy games are typically low stress, and the right one can feel like a warm hug. They’re a great way to unwind or set the tone for the day. 

What makes one person feel toasty and snug might not be the same for another. Popular games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley are classics for a reason, but if you’re looking to switch your cozy gaming up with something fresh, then you’ve come to the right place! At Catcall, we love a cozy game. So we rounded up our team and shared some of our favorites. Give ‘em a play and let us know what you think. 

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