{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66cf2043798a02eed43ecb54/67a195c7d4ac62b7f5cad153?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Does Hollywood Have a Bisexual Problem?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66cf2043798a02eed43ecb54/1738642501658-8067f8e8-8c4a-49bf-8634-808c3d556b44.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>Does Hollywood Have a Bisexual Problem? 🎬🌈</h3><p><br></p><p>From bisexual tropes that refuse to die to the characters that shaped how we see ourselves, this episode is a deep dive into how Hollywood portrays bisexuality—for better or worse.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re asking:</p><ul><li>🎭 <strong>Why is bisexual representation still such a mess?</strong></li><li>📺 <strong>What actually makes a “good” bi character?</strong></li><li>🎥 <strong>How has cinema influenced the way we understand our own identities?</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, we unpack the <strong>GLAAD Media Report</strong> and the ongoing underrepresentation of bisexuality on screen, discuss how bi tropes have personally shaped our own experiences, and revisit the <strong>Hays Code</strong>—the old Hollywood censorship rules that forced bisexuality into subtext, villainy, or outright invisibility.</p><p><br></p><p>Also in this episode:</p><ul><li>✨ <strong>Bisexual-coded villains &amp; messy, imperfect representation</strong>—do we need more of it?</li><li>🌟 <strong>Why Hollywood struggles to say the word \"bisexual\"</strong></li><li>🎬 <strong>Netflix’s upcoming bisexual romance drama &amp; exciting LGBTQ+ news from Thailand</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a film buff or just a casual viewer, this one is a must-listen.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:</h3><ul><li>📩 <a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/newsletter?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-18\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sign up for our newsletter</strong></a> – Stay updated on episodes, resources, and community events!</li><li>👥 <a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/community?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-18\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Join our Facebook community group</strong></a> – Connect with other bi+ people.</li><li>🌐 <a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-18\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Visit our website</strong></a> – Explore more episodes, resources, and updates.</li><li>📖 <a href=\"https://giveittomebi.com/support-someone-come-out-bisexual?utm_source=show_notes&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=episode-18\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How to Support Someone Who’s Just Come Out as Bisexual</strong></a> – A guide for friends, family, and partners.</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Listen Now:</h3><ul><li>🎧<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/3N8vfIGQlZTQT2zNfR8GcN?si=53ae8e3283ba457f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Spotify</strong></a></li><li>🍎<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/give-it-to-me-bi/id1766204834\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a></li><li>▶️<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@GiveItToMeBi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>YouTube</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Chad Barnier, Steve Spencer"}