Subtextual
On the Subtextual podcast, we take a queer lens to movies to find the gayness you always knew was there. Most movies are gay. We’ll prove it. New episodes every Monday. You can find us at: Instagram @subtextualpod Twitter @subtextualpod Letterboxd @subtextualpod TikTok @subtextualpod Support the show at Patreon.com/subtextualpod Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Guitreau (@denimdemonn) & Samantha De La Fuente (@glden.grl) Produced/Mixed by Lee Garcia of Northern OverExposure Podcast Produced by Bruno Doria Art by JBabs Design Theme Music by DJ Kneaux
Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
Lizzie, Sam & Gerald Lee (@geralddleee) blaze a trail to the lost city of gay! I mean, gold! A wild romp from the depth's of our childhood, this movie is all about old partnerships, new thruples, and unrealistic horse scenarios. Come adventure with us into the wild subtextual jungles of El Dorado!
Clip: Meeting Miguel & TulioPic: The Arm Clasp!Clip: Death Confession SceneTumblr 1, Tumblr 2, Tumblr 3!
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Gerald Lee | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Gerald LeeMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Challengers (2024)
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Sam and Lizzie do it all for love over Luca Guadagnino's Challengers! A love triangle where every corner touches and tennis is much more a sport with balls, we get into every nook and cranny of the gayest sport film of our time. Pickup a racket and a protein shake and let's get hittin!
Clip: Variety's Directors on DirectorsClip: Luca talks score!Clip: Churro sceneClip: Alley scene
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Gerald Lee | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Gerald LeeMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Batman Forever (1995)
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
We're BACK in the Batmobile seat to bring you a 90's stunner of a spectacle, Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer (repeat offender from our Top Gun episode), Chris O'Donnell, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman and directed by Joel Schumacher. The Batman films of the 80s and 90s bring homoerotic to the next level and we get into it all! So hold on to your metal-sculpted nipples and let's ride.
Clip: Dr. Chase MeridianClip: Robin does his laundryClip: Not a friend...a partner!!Clip: Joel Schumacher talks nipplesReferenced throughout: The Shadows of the Bat documentary
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Gerald Lee | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Gerald LeeMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Zoolander (2001)
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Sam and Lizzie are really really really ridiculously good looking today for runway hit, Zoolander directed by Ben Stiller! Himbos are so hot right now and we sort through some tea from the production and visit Derek Zoolander's model origins. So grab an orange mocha frappucino and welcome Zoolander to the Subtextual Bicon Club!
Clip: Derek Zoolander's first appearanceClip: Hansel
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Bruno DoriaMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Sweeney Todd (2007) with special guest Gabby - Happy Birthday, Lizzie!
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Lizzie, Sam, and bestie of the pod Gabby celebrate Lizzie's birthday and ring in the occasion with meat pies and man-bashing. We think of some tips for Megan Thee Stallion, discuss busoms, and take some stanky trips down memory lane. This movie is just straight enough to warrant a birthday episode!
Clip: Worst Pies in London
Clip: A Little Priest
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Guitreau & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Bruno DoriaMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Patreon Exclusive: Fast Food Chains and Bragging Rights
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
This week on Patreon, Sam and Lizzie dive into a double topic episode and discuss what fast food chain they would save from a natural disaster and take a moment to do some bragging. *hair flip* Come order off-menu items and hear what good things we're got to say about ourselves in a super special topic showdown bonus episode!
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Bruno DoriaMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Dec 02, 2024
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Lizzie and Sam bust into the holiday spirit with queerly engaging 2000's blockbuster How the Grinch Stole Christmas! He's a mean one and has a past worth dissecting with a subtextual lens. So hide your stockings and your roast beast, and dive into this tasty holiday treat. OH NO! I'm speaking in RHYME!!
Photo: Taylor Momsen nowPhoto: The Grinch and the Nutty ProfessorClip: The Grinch's Origin Story
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Bruno DoriaMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Imagine Me & You (2005)
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Sam and Lizzie yell up from their diaphragms for British lesbo romcom Imagine Me & You starring Piper Perabo and Lena Headey. And we know what you're thinking, NO ITS NOT SUBTEXUAL but YES YOU WILL ENJOY IT. We could all use a bit of brain bleach to cleanse the palette, so dip in for some trifle and a cuppa and enjoy a true HEA.
Video: Mina Le "yhy aren't romcoms romantic anymore?"
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Bruno DoriaMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Patreon Exclusive: Harry Potter Series & Fancast
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Enjoy this sneak peek of our latest bonus episode! Sam and Lizzie go over their magical/traumatizing childhood memories of reading Harry Potter and discuss the new upcoming series! Listen to the full episode on Patreon to hear our fancast choices!
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Bruno DoriaMusic by DJKNEAUX
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Carrie (1976)
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Lizzie and Sam have a bloody fantastic time at prom with 1976 classic horror film CARRIE! From the twisted first novel of Stephen King, we find a lot of characters soaked in subtextuality and wait for the bucket of blood to drop. Happy Halloween and let the blood letting begin!
Clip: Coming Out to Momma
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Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La FuenteEdited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee GarciaProduced by Lee Garcia & Bruno DoriaMusic by DJKNEAUX






