Episodes

  • Because I Watched Sex Education

    Because I Watched Sex Education
    4 Mar 2020
    Asking your mom about sex can be weird. This Israeli journalist vows to make it anything but for her teenage son. This essay was written and read by Sara Benincasa
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    19 min
  • Because I Watched To All The Boys I've Loved Before

    Because I Watched To All The Boys I've Loved Before
    19 Feb 2020
    One Korean-American woman finally sees herself reflected in a romantic lead, and learns to embrace all the parts of her identity. This essay is read by Anna Cathcart, who plays Kitty on To All The Boys I've Loved Before.
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    13 min
  • Because I Watched Orange is the New Black

    Because I Watched Orange is the New Black
    5 Feb 2020
    An Egyptian woman struggles with her identity as a lesbian in a country that denies her existence. A mysterious stranger and the ladies of Litchfield help her find her way. This week’s essay is read by Dascha Polanco, who plays Daya in Orange is the New Black.
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    27 min
  • Because I Watched Grace and Frankie

    Because I Watched Grace and Frankie
    22 Jan 2020
    As a woman, being a standup comedian in India is not the norm. But Fatima finds inspiration and courage from two onscreen funny women and gives it a go. This week’s essay is read by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, who play Grace and Frankie on Grace and Frankie.
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    21 min
  • Because I Watched: Holiday Trailer

    Because I Watched: Holiday Trailer
    18 Dec 2019
    We'll be taking a short break for the holidays, but don't worry! We'll be back in the new year with more stories. Happy Holidays!
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    1 min
  • Because I Watched Stranger Things

    Because I Watched Stranger Things
    11 Dec 2019
    Four Texas teachers transport their students to 1980s Hawkins, Indiana where they encounter demogorgons, the Upside Down, and a newfound confidence in their studies. This week’s essay is read by Cara Buono, who plays Karen Wheeler in Stranger Things.
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    23 min
  • Because I Watched Delhi Crime

    Because I Watched Delhi Crime
    4 Dec 2019
    A Pakistani journalist catches the attention of the President after speaking out about the desperate need for women’s representation in media. This week’s essay is read by Shefali Shah, who plays Vartika Chaturvedi in Delhi Crime.
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    18 min
  • Because I Watched Queer Eye

    Because I Watched Queer Eye
    27 Nov 2019
    Homophobia tears a Venezuelan mother and daughter apart. The Fab Five reunites them. This week’s essay is read by Bobby Berk, a member of the Fab Five in Queer Eye.
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    21 min